Cle Elum short-term rental market overview
Most buyers start with the peak month. The better question is whether Cle Elum still works after reserves, rules, and setup friction. Resort overflow and four-season mountain demand support larger homes.
$81.7K
Peak month in Jul 2023
6+ bedroom
Top bedroom bucket in the file
3.9x
Peak-to-trough swing
I-90 resort corridor
What this market is really saying
Residential zones face a two-hundred-fifty-foot spacing rule and local contact expectations. Permit transfer risk and covenant review matter before price negotiations.
Sample stays shaping this market
Mountain Tower Cabin Near Lake Kachess
Easton, Washington, United States. Use this stay to pressure-test product fit, not just headline revenue.
Suncadia Mountain Retreat | Hot Tub + Sleeps 14
Cle Elum, Washington, United States. Use this stay to pressure-test product fit, not just headline revenue.
Riverfront mountain view retreat w hot tub & games
Easton, Washington, United States. Use this stay to pressure-test product fit, not just headline revenue.
Start with these facts
Peak demand window
The strongest month in the file was Jul 2023 at $81,654 across the tracked bedroom buckets.
Low-season reality
The weakest month fell to $20,864. Buyers need reserves that respect the quiet stretch, not only the summer spike.
Risk moat
Spacing buffer in residential zones. Permit transfer risk. Local response rules.
The market thesis
Cle Elum is a moat market because spacing rules and local response requirements block casual buyers.
The risk screen
Residential zones face a two-hundred-fifty-foot spacing rule and local contact expectations. Permit transfer risk and covenant review matter before price negotiations.
The next page to read
Move to the revenue page if you want the bedroom mix. Move to the diligence page if you want the rule and permit questions before an offer.
Educational only. Vacation-rental revenue files show historical Airbnb booking patterns, not future performance. Tax outcomes, permit status, occupancy, and depreciation treatment must be confirmed with your CPA and local counsel before you buy.
Questions about Cle Elum
Clear answers first. If one question changes the deal, bring it into the review before you move money.
Q1Is Cle Elum a steady market?+
It can work, but the revenue file still swings by season. That is why we underwrite reserves, response coverage, and permit risk before a buyer leans on the peak month.
Q2Can this offset W-Two income?+
Sometimes. The asset, your participation, setup timing, and CPA position all matter. This page is educational. Your CPA confirms the filing result.
Q3What breaks these deals most often?+
Spacing buffer in residential zones
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Cle Elum revenue by bedroom
Cle Elum revenue by bedroom with responsive charts, table fallback, and seasonality notes for short-term-rental underwriting.
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