Manson, Washington Short-Term Rental Market
Manson STRs need a capped county permit; regional August 2026 figures: $452 ADR, 56.7% occupancy, $7,128 monthly revenue.
Quick Answer: Manson, Washington is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Leavenworth/Cascade Mtns market area is 47%. average monthly revenue in the Leavenworth/Cascade Mtns market area is $4,489. average daily rate in the Leavenworth/Cascade Mtns market area is $348. the top operator in the Leavenworth/Cascade Mtns market area is Vacasa with 177 listings. market score is 57/100 (grade C).
Market data reflects the Leavenworth/Cascade Mtns regional market, which includes Manson. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Manson.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Manson is an unincorporated community of 1,523 residents on the north shore of Lake Chelan in Washington. The market data for Manson is shared with Chelan, East Wenatchee and Gold Bar. The performance figures below therefore describe the central Washington Cascades region (Lake Chelan, the Wenatchee Valley and Gold Bar), not Manson alone. Gold Bar sits on the west side of the Cascades, so read the averages as a guide to the Lake Chelan area rather than a Manson-only measure.
In August 2026 the regional STR market averaged an ADR of $452 at 56.7% occupancy. Average monthly revenue was $7,128. Compared with August 2025, ADR rose 6.7%, while occupancy fell 23.0% and revenue fell 17.2%. These are relative changes, so occupancy fell 23.0% relative to its prior-year rate, not 23 percentage points.
By property category, entire-place rentals averaged $7,320 in monthly revenue, houses averaged $7,917 and apartments averaged $5,901. The long-run trend shows rising prices and softer occupancy. Annual average occupancy peaked at 62.8% in 2021 and was 50.1% in 2025. Annual average ADR rose from $259 in 2019 to $339 in 2025. For January to August 2026 the averages are 48.2% occupancy and a $353 ADR.
The listing-type mix, bedroom mix and channel split are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Manson, so this profile omits them. Demand centers on lake recreation and wine tourism. The Lake Chelan Wine Valley has 40+ vineyards and 18+ wineries and tasting rooms, and most visitors drive from the Seattle metro area and the wider Pacific Northwest. No reliable annual visitor count for Manson or Lake Chelan was found.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 41% |
| Feb | 43% |
| Mar | 37% |
| Apr | 46% |
| May | 48% |
| Jun | 60% |
| Jul | 71% |
| Aug | 69% |
| Sep | 50% |
| Oct | 41% |
| Nov | 41% |
| Dec | 61% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Leavenworth/Cascade Mtns market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Leavenworth/Cascade Mtns market as a whole, which includes Manson, so these counts are not Manson-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vacasa | 177 | 15,010 | ★ 4.40 |
| 2 | Chelan Lookout Rentals | 155 | 3,534 | ★ 4.79 |
| 3 | Love Leavenworth Vacation Rentals | 142 | 20,892 | ★ 4.81 |
| 4 | Windermere Vacation Rentals Lake Chelan | 139 | 4,271 | ★ 4.52 |
| 5 | NW Comfy Cabins | 62 | 7,466 | ★ 4.81 |
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 33.7% |
| vrbo | 9.2% |
| both | 57.1% |
Home Value Trends (Manson)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Manson STRs require a county permit, and the number of permits is capped. Manson is unincorporated, so Chelan County regulates short-term rentals under Chelan County Code 11.88.290. STRs are legal, and the county rates enforcement as strict.
The county uses three permit tiers. Tier 1 covers owner-occupied rentals, or whole homes rented no more than 15 days a year, with a maximum of 8 occupants. Tier 2 covers non-owner-occupied rentals with a maximum of 12 occupants. Tier 3 allows a maximum of 16 occupants. Fees are about $600 a year for Tiers 1 and 2 and $900 a year for Tier 3. Permits renew every year, with an on-time window from Sept 1 to Oct 31. Late renewals cost 2 to 3 times as much.
Tier 2 and Tier 3 permits are capped as a share of total housing units. Most of the county is capped at 6%. The Manson Urban Growth Area is capped at 9%. When an area reaches its cap, no new non-owner-occupied permits are issued. Some zones prohibit STRs or allow only bed and breakfasts.
Operators need at least $1,000,000 in liability insurance and a local contact who can respond within about 60 minutes. The county lists a 2.0% occupancy tax. Hosts must also register with the Washington Department of Revenue and collect state sales tax, which is 8.4% combined in Manson. The county monitors complaints through the Deckard system. The rules were overhauled in July 2021 and extended with new sections in 2025. No annual night limit is published, and owner occupancy and primary residence are not required.
Market Comparison
The regional market sits above the US norms on both occupancy and rate. In August 2026 occupancy was 56.7%, against a US median of about 55%. The ADR was $452, against a US median of about $220, which is roughly double.
The full-year picture is less strong on occupancy. The 2025 annual average occupancy was 50.1%, which is below the US median of about 55%. The 2025 annual average ADR was $339, which is still above the US median of about $220. The market earns more per night but fills fewer nights over a full year.
Top property manager data is tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Manson, so this profile omits it. Market scores, listing counts and channel splits have the same limit, so they are not compared here.
Buyers should weigh the high nightly rates against the permit cap and the entry cost. The typical home value in Manson is $746,764.
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