New to Real Estate · Member since 2019 · 7 posts · 3 votes
Hello All,
I've been thinking about investing in a short term rental. Some place that I can reasonably visit myself if need be on a weekend. I live in the Bay Area and have been focusing on regions outside Yosemite national park to do my research. Mariposa and Oakhurst areas specifically seem like they could be promising if the right deal is found.
I'm wondering if anyone here has experience with short term rentals in this area. If so I'd love to hear about your experience and what you like/dislike about the area.
I'd also like to know if you have any agents you've worked with that I could reach out to. I'd love to get a referral that you trust.
Investor · Castro Valley, CA · Member since 2015 · 17 posts · 14 votes
4y
I have a property halfway between Mariposa and Oakhurst that I'll be posting to Airbnb soon. DM me - Happy to share learnings so far and give you an agent referral.
Investor · Castro Valley, CA · Member since 2015 · 17 posts · 14 votes
4y
I have a property halfway between Mariposa and Oakhurst that I'll be posting to Airbnb soon. DM me - Happy to share learnings so far and give you an agent referral.
We are closing on our second short term rental in Oakhurst this month. Personally I really enjoy the area which is why I chose to invest there. Heres my listing: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/5...
We are closing on our second short term rental in Oakhurst this month. Personally I really enjoy the area which is why I chose to invest there. Heres my listing: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/5...
Happy to share our experience with you.
-Jennifer
Hi Jennifer. The listing looks awesome and thanks for sharing. Can I send you a PM for a possible agent referral?
I've been thinking about investing in a short term rental. Some place that I can reasonably visit myself if need be on a weekend. I live in the Bay Area and have been focusing on regions outside Yosemite national park to do my research. Mariposa and Oakhurst areas specifically seem like they could be promising if the right deal is found.
I'm wondering if anyone here has experience with short term rentals in this area. If so I'd love to hear about your experience and what you like/dislike about the area.
I'd also like to know if you have any agents you've worked with that I could reach out to. I'd love to get a referral that you trust.
Looking forward to hearing your stories!
Hi, I am looking to invest in STR in Mariposa and wanted to see if anyone has any insight into the occupancy. Also real estate prices have gone up and looks like slight correction in this market but prices are still high. Any insight into this market and price to STR ratio will be helpful.
We are closing on our second short term rental in Oakhurst this month. Personally I really enjoy the area which is why I chose to invest there. Heres my listing: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/5...
I have a property halfway between Mariposa and Oakhurst that I'll be posting to Airbnb soon. DM me - Happy to share learnings so far and give you an agent referral.
can you send that agent's info? any insights into seasonailty ?
We are closing on our second short term rental in Oakhurst this month. Personally I really enjoy the area which is why I chose to invest there. Heres my listing: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/5...
Happy to share our experience with you.
-Jennifer
Hey Jennifer, hows the seasonality?
There is definitely a peak season, the end of May through Labor Day. In the slower months I have struggled.
We are closing on our second short term rental in Oakhurst this month. Personally I really enjoy the area which is why I chose to invest there. Heres my listing: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/5...
Happy to share our experience with you.
-Jennifer
Hey Jennifer, hows the seasonality?
There is definitely a peak season, the end of May through Labor Day. In the slower months I have struggled.
I would definitely make sure you are running a pro forma to make sure your numbers are what you need them to be.
We are closing on our second short term rental in Oakhurst this month. Personally I really enjoy the area which is why I chose to invest there. Heres my listing: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/5...
Happy to share our experience with you.
-Jennifer
Hey Jennifer, hows the seasonality?
There is definitely a peak season, the end of May through Labor Day. In the slower months I have struggled.
What would you say your occupancy is during winter months? From my experience oakhusr is more reachable in winter months than other places
We are closing on our second short term rental in Oakhurst this month. Personally I really enjoy the area which is why I chose to invest there. Heres my listing: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/5...
Happy to share our experience with you.
-Jennifer
Hey Jennifer, hows the seasonality?
There is definitely a peak season, the end of May through Labor Day. In the slower months I have struggled.
What would you say your occupancy is during winter months? From my experience oakhusr is more reachable in winter months than other places
I have been in operation for a little over two years my first slow season was awful, I can’t really give you an accurate number but somewhere around 25-30%. My second slow season I decided not to rent it out because the propane bill to heat the home wasn’t worth the hassle, this last slow season was record snow and many homes lost power and heat for several days, it was categorized as a natural disaster. I’m hopeful going into this slow season because I have traction and great SEO optimization but can’t give any sort of projection at the moment.
A pro forma is vitally important, to make sure your projected returns match your budget. When looking into this area as a whole it’s definitely not considered an A rated market when considering returns.
Rental Property Investor · San Francisco, CA · Member since 2020 · 78 posts · 23 votes
1y
@Jennifer Cooper I have been researching short-term rental (STR) investment properties in Oakhurst and Groveland, as both are near entrances to Yosemite National Park. I am trying to determine whether these cities are good markets to invest in. When reviewing Airbnb listings and their calendars, I noticed that around 95% of them have no bookings for the next 2 to 3 months. I would appreciate it if you could share your experience.
I’m an active short-term rental owner in Oakhurst (Yosemite gateway) and a licensed California Realtor. Because I self-manage and operate in this space directly, my approach to analyzing STRs centers on real-world operational viability, market regulations, and genuine cash-flow potential, not just optimistic revenue projections.
If you’re looking to acquire or underwrite a short-term rental in California and want an operator’s perspective on the numbers, feel free to shoot me a DM. Always happy to connect and talk shop!