Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania Short-Term Rental Market
Lake Harmony's Pocono Mountains STR market posted $392 ADR, 35.9% occupancy and $4,070 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Lake Harmony, 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 516 listings. market score is 86/100 (grade A).
Market data reflects the Pocono Mtns regional market, which includes Lake Harmony. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Lake Harmony.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
This profile covers Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania, using data through September 2026. Performance figures describe the Pocono Mountains STR market, a shared regional series that also covers nearby communities, rather than Lake Harmony alone. In September 2026 the Pocono Mountains STR market averaged an ADR of $392 and occupancy of 35.9%, producing average monthly revenue of $4,070. Compared with September 2025, occupancy rose 24.5%, ADR rose 9.4% and revenue rose 20.7%. Entire-home listings averaged $397 per night, and summing the seasonal monthly figures gives annualized revenue of $46,591.
Lake Harmony is a small unincorporated lakeside resort community in Kidder Township, Carbon County, with a population of 718. Over 69% of housing units are seasonal or recreational, so the visitor base leans toward second-home owners and short-term vacationers. Demand is drive-market, drawing from the New York City, Philadelphia and New Jersey areas. Winter brings skiers and snowboarders to Big Boulder and Jack Frost, while summer brings boating, swimming and beach use on Lake Harmony plus whitewater rafting on the Lehigh River. The wider Pocono region (Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne counties) reports roughly 27 to 30 million annual visitors, though no Lake Harmony specific visitor count is published.
The 2026 year to date record covers nine months and shows occupancy of 42.7%, an ADR of $404 and average monthly revenue of $4,905. That is the highest annual revenue figure in the series back to 2017, ahead of the 2021 figure of $4,858. Bedroom, channel and listing-type counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Lake Harmony, 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 | 38% |
| 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 Lake Harmony, so these counts are not Lake Harmony-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 516 | 21,759 | ★ 4.56 |
| 2 | Pocono Rental Management | 123 | 5,740 | ★ 4.64 |
| 3 | LiveFree Hospitality | 96 | 7,069 | ★ 4.78 |
| 4 | Vacasa | 85 | 2,357 | ★ 4.39 |
| 5 | Techvestor | 75 | 6,155 | ★ 4.69 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Lake Harmony?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 30.4% |
| vrbo | 7.3% |
| both | 62.3% |
Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are legal in Lake Harmony but tightly regulated, and enforcement is rated strict. Kidder Township adopted its STR ordinance in July 2021 after heavy resident complaints, when the township identified more than 600 rental properties, 234 of them in Lake Harmony Estates alone. A revised STR packet dated September 16, 2022 is posted on the township site.
Every unit needs a Short-Term Rental Certificate of Occupancy. The initial permit costs $2,000 and renews annually at $1,000. Owners must pass an annual inspection, submit floor and site plans, certify a functioning septic system, provide on-site parking and carry at least $500,000 in commercial liability insurance. A 24 hour local contact must be able to respond within one hour. Maximum occupancy is set by bedroom count, from 8 people for a two bedroom home up to 18 for a seven bedroom home. Bedrooms need two means of egress, and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are required.
The combined lodging tax is about 9%, made up of the 3% Carbon County Room Tax and the 6% Pennsylvania sales and hotel occupancy tax. Fines escalate from $300 for a first offense to $500 for a second and $1,000 for a third and beyond, covering noise, disorderly conduct, fireworks, fighting and excessive vehicles. There is no cap on nights per year, and no owner-occupancy or primary residence requirement for standard rentals. Because the Board of Supervisors sets fees by resolution, confirm current fees with the township at 570-722-0107.
Market Comparison
The Pocono Mountains STR market posted 35.9% occupancy and a $392 ADR in September 2026. The pattern is a rate-led, lower occupancy market, which fits a seasonal leisure area where many homes are large and used by groups.
Even in the peak months occupancy stays near 60%: August reached 62.6% and July 61.2%, while the annual average for 2025 was 41.2% at a $373 ADR. Owners should therefore underwrite on rate and a limited number of strong weeks, not on peak-month occupancy alone.
The year over year trend is stronger than the level. Occupancy rose 24.5%, ADR rose 9.4% and revenue rose 20.7% compared with September 2025, so the market is recovering from a weaker base. Top operator names are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Lake Harmony, so this profile omits them.
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