Most Pet-Friendly AirBnB Markets in the US: Oregon Coast makes another top STR list

[AJ Wong]

If there's one thing STR investors welcome in the PNW... it's dogs with three of the top 10 locations for pet friendly AirBnB's located in Oregon & Washington.

According to AirDNA the top ten vacation rental destinations with the greatest proportion of pet friendly AirBnB listings are:

1. Gray's Harbor Washington - 67.8%!

2. Joshua Tree California - 66%

3. Red River Gorge, KY - 55.4%

4. Ocala, FL - 53%

5. St. George Island, FL - 52.9%

6. Amarillo, TX - 52.6%

7. South Dakota Area, SD - 51.1%

8. Northern Cascades, WA - 50.8%

9. Las Cruces, NM - 49.1%

10. Rockaway Beach, OR - 49%

Most of my Oregon Coast and Joshua Tree area investors are aware that pet permissions can add a significant (5-10%) boost in revenue. Obviously comes with some drawbacks, but as somebody with two dogs pet allowances are essential when we travel with the entire family. 

Rockaway Beach has made consistent appearances on many top beach STR investment lists due to a balanced price to ROI ratio (and majestic destination) with a historically a low barrier to an STR permit. Probably for the better the city recently instituted a CAP on new licenses. Actively licensed properties can transfer to the new owners but until about 100 sales or non renewals of currently licensed properties occurs, no non commercially zoned or non active rentals can obtain a new permit. However, generally there are several active listings of actively licensed or operated STR's in Rockaway Beach and the immediate surrounding area.

Do you allow pets at your vacation rentals? If so what are some tips and tricks to keep things clean? I think a lot has to do with the property itself, if there's space for dogs and their business, and also the area and type of guests likely to visit. 

[Michael Baum]

We do allow up to 2 dogs (that can be flexible depending) up to 80lbs. So far, zero issues.

[John Underwood]

Weird statistic.

Yes we allow up to 2 dogs at one place, but don't allow pets at our PF cabin due to all the carpet.

[John Mason]

Is there a  bigger charge depending on the number of pets?

[Andrew Steffens]

I cannot find the article but something like 50% of guests using STR platforms are looking for pet friendly. I always advise my clients to be pet friendly in the listing, and most listen. We have had thousands of pets in the homes and have never had a severe damage issue. Worst I can remember being pee on a rug that had to be replaced.