South Bloomingville, Ohio Short-Term Rental Market
South Bloomingville's Hocking Hills STR market posted $373 ADR, 52.0% occupancy and $5,460 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: South Bloomingville, Ohio is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Hocking Hills market area is 52%. average monthly revenue in the Hocking Hills market area is $5,460. average daily rate in the Hocking Hills market area is $373. the top operator in the Hocking Hills market area is Book Hocking with 285 listings. market score is 92/100 (grade A).
Market data reflects the Hocking Hills regional market, which includes South Bloomingville. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to South Bloomingville.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
This profile covers South Bloomingville, Ohio, an unincorporated community of 884 residents in Benton Township, Hocking County. Performance figures describe the Hocking Hills region STR market, which also covers nearby Laurelville and Mc Arthur, so every number below reflects the Hocking Hills STR market rather than South Bloomingville alone. The data month is September 2026.
In September 2026 the Hocking Hills STR market averaged an ADR of $373 and occupancy of 52.0%. Average monthly revenue per listing was $5,460. Compared with September 2025, occupancy rose 9.0%, ADR rose 0.2%, and revenue rose 10.8%, so the gain came almost entirely from more booked nights rather than higher rates. Using the seasonal monthly averages, annualized revenue for a typical listing comes to $51,817.
South Bloomingville sits at the intersection of SR-56 and SR-664, close to the Old Man’s Cave trailhead, and has the densest concentration of cabin rentals in the region. The Hocking Hills Tourism Association estimates up to about 5 million visitors a year across the region, up from under 1 million before 2020. Visitors are mostly regional drive-market leisure travelers from Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and neighboring states who come for hiking, waterfalls, and cabin getaways. Peak season runs from Memorial Day to mid-October, with strong fall-color demand.
Listing counts by bedroom, booking channel, and listing type are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for South Bloomingville, so this profile omits them. The revenue split by property type appears in the revenue breakdown section.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 35% |
| Feb | 39% |
| Mar | 52% |
| Apr | 50% |
| May | 50% |
| Jun | 60% |
| Jul | 66% |
| Aug | 59% |
| Sep | 54% |
| Oct | 62% |
| Nov | 52% |
| Dec | 44% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Hocking Hills market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Hocking Hills market as a whole, which includes South Bloomingville, so these counts are not South Bloomingville-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Book Hocking | 285 | 19,286 | ★ 4.80 |
| 2 | Chalets in Hocking Hills | 51 | 6,462 | ★ 4.81 |
| 3 | Glamping Hub International | 42 | 637 | ★ 4.89 |
| 4 | 1st Choice Cabin Rentals | 42 | 5,259 | ★ 4.45 |
| 5 | Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls | 41 | 635 | ★ 4.78 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in South Bloomingville?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 22.9% |
| vrbo | 11.7% |
| both | 65.3% |
Home Value Trends (South Bloomingville)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
As of July 2026, South Bloomingville is an unincorporated community in Benton Township, Hocking County, and short-term rentals are permitted. No county STR permit or licensing requirement has been enacted, no permit fee applies, and no annual night cap, owner-occupancy rule, or primary-residence rule is in place. Cabins operate freely and densely here, and enforcement severity is rated minimal.
The one active obligation is the lodging (occupancy) tax of 6% total: 3% to Hocking County and 3% to the township. Benton Township collects its own 3% share directly rather than through the county. Operators must file monthly for the prior month by month-end, even for months with zero rentals, and platforms like Airbnb and VRBO do not remit on the operator’s behalf. An online filing portal launched May 1, 2026.
A change is on the horizon. The Hocking County Zoning Commission drafted an STR ordinance in September 2025 and a revised clean draft on January 29, 2026. It would require an annual permit (a reported basic fee of about $50), compliance with county driveway standards for emergency access, two exits per bedroom, occupancy limits based on bedroom and loft square footage, a local contact reachable within 30 minutes, and possibly a minimum renter age of 21. The draft is not adopted and has no confirmed vote date. Investors should budget for the 6% tax and monthly filing now, and for possible permit and safety upgrades later.
Market Comparison
The Hocking Hills STR market pairs a high rate with middling occupancy. The September 2026 ADR was $373 and occupancy was 52.0%, which is typical of a cabin and getaway market where guests pay more per night for a destination stay.
Revenue per listing of $5,460 in September 2026 reflects that rate premium. Occupancy grew 9.0% year over year, which is faster than ADR growth of 0.2%. Luxury listings reach a $592 ADR.
The market’s draw is the Hocking Hills region, with Old Man’s Cave, Cedar Falls, Conkle’s Hollow, and Ash Cave, plus an estimated 5 million visitors a year across the region.
Property manager rankings are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for South Bloomingville, so this profile omits them. Investors comparing this market with others should weigh the high ADR against winter occupancy that drops to 34.8% in January.
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