Gouldsboro, Pennsylvania Short-Term Rental Market
The Pocono Mountains STR market around Gouldsboro averaged $392 ADR, 35.9% occupancy and $4,070 revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Gouldsboro, Pennsylvania is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Pocono Mtns market area is 36%. average monthly revenue in the Pocono Mtns market area is $4,070. average daily rate in the Pocono Mtns market area is $392. the top operator in the Pocono Mtns market area is Evolve with 517 listings. market score is 86/100 (grade A).
Market data reflects the Pocono Mtns regional market, which includes Gouldsboro. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Gouldsboro.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
This profile covers short-term rental performance in the Pocono Mountains region STR market, which includes Gouldsboro and nearby Pennsylvania towns. These towns share one regional metric series, so every performance figure below describes the Pocono Mountains region rather than Gouldsboro alone. Gouldsboro itself is a census-designated place with a population of 750.
In September 2026 the regional average daily rate was $392 and occupancy was 35.9%, producing average monthly revenue of $4,070 per listing. Compared with September 2025, occupancy rose 24.5%, ADR rose 9.4% and revenue rose 20.7%.
The longer trend is also positive. 2025 averaged 41.2% occupancy, a $373 ADR and $4,347 in monthly revenue. The first nine months of 2026 are running at 42.7% occupancy, a $404 ADR and $4,905 in monthly revenue, ahead of 2025 on all three measures and above the previous high for monthly revenue in the series, $4,858 in 2021. The 2020 surge to 55.4% occupancy has not returned, and occupancy has held between 39.7% and 42.7% from 2022 through 2026, so recent revenue growth has come mostly from rate.
Demand is tied to outdoor recreation. Gouldsboro State Park covers 2,800 acres with a 250-acre lake, and the wider Pocono Mountains draw an estimated 27 to 30 million day and overnight visitors a year across Wayne, Pike, Monroe and Carbon counties. About 92% of visitors travel for leisure, most guests come from the New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia corridor, and roughly 35% of Pocono visitors stay overnight. Peak season runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Bedroom mix, booking channel and listing-type counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Gouldsboro, so this profile omits them.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 35% |
| Feb | 41% |
| Mar | 28% |
| Apr | 37% |
| May | 38% |
| Jun | 48% |
| Jul | 61% |
| Aug | 63% |
| Sep | 33% |
| Oct | 38% |
| Nov | 37% |
| Dec | 42% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Pocono Mtns market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Pocono Mtns market as a whole, which includes Gouldsboro, so these counts are not Gouldsboro-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 517 | 21,732 | ★ 4.56 |
| 2 | Pocono Rental Management | 123 | 5,709 | ★ 4.64 |
| 3 | LiveFree Hospitality | 96 | 7,033 | ★ 4.78 |
| 4 | Vacasa | 83 | 2,356 | ★ 4.38 |
| 5 | Techvestor | 75 | 6,122 | ★ 4.69 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Gouldsboro?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 30.5% |
| vrbo | 7.2% |
| both | 62.3% |
Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are permitted in Gouldsboro, and a license is required. Gouldsboro is a census-designated place, not a standalone municipality, and it spans two townships with separate rules. Investors must confirm which township governs a parcel before buying: Lehigh Township in Wayne County or Coolbaugh Township in Monroe County. Both require an annual municipal license issued to the property owner. The permit cost is $150, and the license renews annually. Enforcement severity is rated moderate.
Lehigh Township adopted its first STR ordinance in May 2022. The license is issued only to the owner, not to a manager or agent, and it is non-transferable. It expires every December 31. Occupancy is capped at 2 persons per bedroom, and a local contact person with authority to respond to complaints is mandatory.
Coolbaugh Township permits STRs only in the R-1, R-2, R-3, W-C and C-3 zoning districts. Owners must carry $500,000 in liability insurance. The initial application fee is $200 and the annual renewal is $150. Occupancy is 2 guests per bedroom plus 4 additional guests. The township has used a third-party vendor to find unregistered rentals since about 2022 to 2023, and fines reach $1,000 per day for operating without a license.
The occupancy tax is 9% in total, which combines the 6% Pennsylvania hotel occupancy tax with a 3% county tax. No annual night cap applies, and neither owner occupancy nor primary residence is required. No statewide Pennsylvania STR legislation had been enacted as of the research date.
Market Comparison
The Pocono Mountains region STR market is a high-rate, lower-occupancy market. The September 2026 ADR was $392 with occupancy of 35.9%, and the 2026 year-to-date ADR of $404 shows rate strength is not limited to peak season.
The gap between seasons is wide. August occupancy reaches 62.6%, while the weak months are March at 27.9% and September at 33.1%.
The tradeoff for investors is clear. Revenue per booked night is high, but properties sit empty for much of the year, so results depend on capturing the June to August window and pricing the shoulder months carefully. Year-over-year growth of 24.5% in occupancy and 9.4% in ADR suggests the market is strengthening.
Top property managers are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Gouldsboro, so this profile omits operator names.
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