Basye, Virginia Short-Term Rental Market
Basye area STR averaged $262 ADR, 48.5% occupancy and $3,541 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Basye, Virginia is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Shenandoah Valley market area is 48%. average monthly revenue in the Shenandoah Valley market area is $3,541. average daily rate in the Shenandoah Valley market area is $262. the top operator in the Shenandoah Valley market area is Evolve with 129 listings. market score is 98/100 (grade A).
Market data reflects the Shenandoah Valley regional market, which includes Basye. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Basye.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
This page covers short-term rental performance around Basye, Virginia, a small mountain resort community in Shenandoah County with a population of 1,374. Every performance number below describes the Northern Virginia Blue Ridge and Shenandoah Valley region STR market, a regional series that Basye shares with other nearby areas. The figures run through September 2026.
In September 2026 the regional STR market averaged an ADR of $262, occupancy of 48.5%, and revenue of $3,541 per listing for the month. Entire place rentals averaged $270 per night. Compared with the same month a year earlier, occupancy is up 10.0%, ADR is up 4.4%, and revenue is up 19.8%.
The longer record shows a market that has settled after the pandemic surge. Occupancy peaked at 62.1% in 2021, then eased to 53.6% in 2022, 49.9% in 2023, and 48.6% in 2024. It was 48.7% in 2025 and stands at 48.8% across the nine months of 2026 reported so far. ADR has kept rising through that flat stretch, from $223 in 2023 to $241 in 2024, $250 in 2025, and $258 in 2026 to date. Average monthly revenue per listing has followed, from $3,092 in 2023 to $3,335 in 2024, $3,479 in 2025, and $3,552 in 2026 to date.
Demand around Basye comes mainly from the Washington, D.C. metro area, roughly 115 miles east, along with visitors from Northern Virginia, Maryland, and the broader Shenandoah Valley. Bryce Resort anchors the local tourism economy with alpine skiing, snow tubing, golf, and mountain biking, and Lake Laura adds summer water recreation. Shenandoah County generated $152 million in direct visitor spending in 2024.
Bedroom, booking channel, and listing-type counts, along with top operator names, are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Basye, so this profile omits them.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 39% |
| Feb | 43% |
| Mar | 45% |
| Apr | 52% |
| May | 51% |
| Jun | 54% |
| Jul | 59% |
| Aug | 58% |
| Sep | 49% |
| Oct | 57% |
| Nov | 50% |
| Dec | 45% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Shenandoah Valley market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Shenandoah Valley market as a whole, which includes Basye, so these counts are not Basye-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 129 | 8,089 | ★ 4.69 |
| 2 | TripForth | 123 | 3,943 | ★ 4.62 |
| 3 | Bryce Mountain Escapes | 102 | 1,299 | ★ 4.71 |
| 4 | Be Still Getaways | 51 | 4,957 | ★ 4.92 |
| 5 | Vacay Away Vacation Rentals | 39 | 2,929 | ★ 4.55 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Basye?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 43.3% |
| vrbo | 6.3% |
| both | 50.4% |
Home Value Trends (Basye)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are permitted in Basye under Shenandoah County’s structured ordinance, and a permit is required. Properties with 4 bedrooms or less available for rental can operate by right with an annual zoning permit, which costs $225 and renews annually. Eligible zones are C-1, A-1, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, B-1, and B-2.
Properties with more than 4 bedrooms, or those renting non-dwelling structures, need a Special Use Permit. That permit costs $500 non-refundable plus public noticing costs, and it requires a public hearing before the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors, typically taking several months. Non-dwelling STR uses are limited to C-1, A-1, R-1, and B-1 zones.
All operators must collect and remit a 5% Transient Occupancy Tax, raised from 2% effective October 1, 2023. Monthly returns are due by the 20th of each month, including months with no revenue. A life and safety inspection is required before approval, and properties on septic must clear Virginia Department of Health review.
Standard whole-home rentals have no owner-occupancy or primary residence requirement. Homeshare configurations do require the owner to use the dwelling as a principal residence during rentals. Stays are capped at 30 consecutive days per guest, above which the use shifts to long-term rental.
As of early 2025 the county had identified 508 STR properties, with roughly nine in ten permitted or working through compliance. Enforcement severity is rated moderate. The Planning Commission held work sessions in 2024 and early 2025 on septic requirements, enforcement timelines, and possible rules on property manager response time and complaint inspections. State bill SB544, which would have made STRs a by-right use statewide, was considered in 2024 and has not been enacted. Confirm current rules with Shenandoah County before buying.
Market Comparison
The Northern Virginia Blue Ridge and Shenandoah Valley region STR market posted September 2026 occupancy of 48.5% and an ADR of $262.
The combination works out to a revenue per available night of about $127.
The trend is favorable. Occupancy is up 10.0% year over year, ADR is up 4.4%, and revenue is up 19.8%. Occupancy has held near 48% to 49% since 2024 while ADR has climbed from $241 to $258. That pattern suggests the region has stable demand and room for rate growth, with the main weakness being the winter months, when occupancy falls to 38.5% in January and 43.2% in February.
Top operator names are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Basye, so this profile omits them.
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