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🔥 40+ STR Deals Just Dropped – Waterfronts, Cabins & Cashflow Ready
STR crackdown cities, glamping goldmines, and 3 Pro Tips to boost your bookings fast
Andy Thoms
May 14, 2025
🏡 STR Scout | Wednesday Edition — May 14, 2025
Inventory is rising, seller flexibility is back (for those who want to get it closed), and buyers are gaining leverage in top STR markets—from lakeside cabins to coastal retreats.
This week’s issue is packed with a surge of 40+ new STR listings in just a few days, pricing signals, and proven strategies to help you spot opportunity and stay ahead of shifting conditions.
🔥 STR Classifieds – 40+ new STR deals, by region, from $262K to $5.4M, including waterfronts, cabins, and high-income plays
📈 Pro Tips – Price for events, add guest love, and turn quirky spaces into micro-rentals
📰 News Nuggets – Houston’s new STR rules, Galveston’s listing surge, and tourism headwinds hitting bookings
Let’s dive in 👇
—The STR Scout Team
💰 STR Homes for Sale
Trending now on the largest Facebook STR buyer/seller markeplace.
🏖 Southeast
🔹 View Details $1.249M – Pompano Beach, FL
3BD/2BA, 1,897 sqft canal home w/ ocean access. Turnkey w/ impact windows, new roof, split floor plan, and pool access. Seller financing offered.
🔹 View Details $420k – Davenport, FL
4BD/3BA, 1,900 sqft pool home near Disney. Fully furnished, recent major updates, in STR-friendly community with tennis, lake trails, and BBQ areas.
🔹 View Details $345k – Palm Bay, FL
2BD/2BA, 1,343 sqft pool home. STR favorite with 4.95-star rating, heated pool, tiki bar, new roof, whole-house generator. Turnkey and furnished.
🔹 View Details $559.9k – Jensen Beach, FL
2BD/2BA, 974 sqft island cottage. Fully updated, deeded dock and beach access, no rental restrictions, new roof and AC, sold furnished.
🔹 View Details $465k – Holiday, FL
3BD/2BA, 1,647 sqft lakefront home. No flood zone, luxury finishes, incredible wildlife and water views in Gulf Trace community.
🔹 View Details $840k – Hollywood, FL
4BD/2BA, mid-century home with pool. Fully furnished on oversized corner lot, near Miami & beach. STR potential with luxury vibes.
🔹 View Details $489k – Davenport, FL
5BD/4.5BA, 2,283 sqft end unit in Windsor Island. Private splash pool, fully furnished, resort amenities. Minutes from Disney.
🔹 View Details $665k – Kissimmee, FL
6BD/3.5BA, 2,469 sqft home in Windsor Hills. STR favorite w/ west-facing pool, updated interiors, resort amenities and 24/7 security.
🔹 View Details $1.1M – Mexico Beach, FL
4BD/2BA beachfront home. Unobstructed Gulf views, private swim spa, huge lot, Star Wars-themed STR with creative potential.
🔹 View Details $265k – Miramar Beach, FL
Studio condo in Sandestin. $40K+ 2024 income. Fully renovated, modern design, 5-star reviews. Turnkey with mentorship support included.
🔹 View Details $324.9k – Pensacola, FL
STR duplex with 2 units: 1BD/1BA and 1BD/2BA. Fully furnished, active STR with flexible options for use or combined living.
🔹 View Details $278.9k – North Myrtle Beach, SC
2BD/2BA, 786 sqft condo in Cherry Grove. Partial ocean views, updated, across from beach. STR-ready with pool, new AC & water heater.
🏔 Mountain & Lake
🔹 View Details $590k – Ellijay, GA
4BD/3BA, 3,496 sqft in Coosawattee River Resort. STR gem with $65K+/yr income, hot tub, decks, game room. Fully furnished with strong history.
🔹 View Details $595k – Hot Springs, AR
3BD/2BA, 1,917 sqft lakefront home. STR or personal lake home, covered dock, hot tub, fully furnished, great views and updates.
🔹 View Details $549k – New Concord, KY
5BD/3BA, 2,691 sqft on Kentucky Lake. Private dock, Trex deck, metal roof, furnished, high-end lake views. Great for STR or second home.
🔹 View Details $589k – Pigeon Forge, TN
2BD/2BA, 1,352 sqft cabin. Minutes to Gatlinburg & Dollywood. Game room, decks, proven income, turnkey and furnished.
🔹 View Details $1.125M – Blue Ridge, GA
4BD/3BA, 4,460 sqft farmhouse cabin. $168K gross in 2024. Detached apartment, garage, mountain views. Fully furnished, STR ready.
🔹 View Details $455k – Sevierville, TN
2BD/2BA cabin in Douglas Lake Resort. $50K/year proven income, 4.9-star reviews, booked through summer. Turnkey and furnished.
🔹 View Details $595k – Sevierville, TN
2BD/2BA cabin on 2.87 acres. Hot tub, firepit, screened porch, game room. Fully furnished and turnkey in gated Smoky Mountain community.
🔹 View Details $585k – Canyon Lake, TX
4BD/3.5BA, 2,003 sqft home. Private retreat with hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen, and serene outdoor space in North Ridge Estates.
🔹 View Details $575k – Granbury, TX
3BD/2BA waterfront home. STR income, no permits required. Hot tub, fire pit, dock potential, all furnishings incl. Kayaks too!
🔹 View Details $650k – Black Hawk, CO
2BD/1.5BA, 1,550 sqft geodesic dome. $8K/mo STR income, hot tub, furnished, legal STR in Colorado. Unique and guest-loved.
🧭 Northeast & Midwest
🔹 View Details $480k – Tamworth, NH
3BD/2BA, 1,560 sqft home near White Lake State Park. Solid STR history, hot tub, firepit, EV charger, pellet stove. Furnished and move-in ready.
🔹 View Details $375k – Albrightsville, PA
3BD/2BA, 1,689 sqft chalet. STR history, hot tub, game room, hardwood floors, deck. STR-friendly community and private primary suite.
🔹 View Details $399.9k – Branchport, NY
5BD/2BA, 2,072 sqft ranch near Keuka Lake. Airbnb income ~$45K/year. Pond, garage, landscaped lot. Updated systems and kitchen.
🔹 View Details $399k – Cape Cod, MA
3BD/2BA, 1,035 sqft duplex condo. Use as one or split into 2 units. Pool, parking, storage. Strong STR history, fully furnished.
🔹 View Details $425k – Smithville, TX
2BD/2BA, 2,056 sqft historic home + guest studio. STR with records, live/work option, lush backyard, sold furnished.
🔹 View Details $650k – Indianapolis, IN
4BD/2BA, 2,211 sqft condo in Lockerbie Square. Long-time STR w/ rooftop patio, high ceilings, custom closets, unique design.
🔹 View Details $399k – Southern IL
Top-rated glamping retreat with dome on 6.7 acres. Featured in USA Today. $80K+ annual revenue. Add more domes. 100% passive.
🔹 View Details $999.9k – Hendersonville, NC
3 properties incl. 100+ year-old home + 2 Superhost Airbnbs. $25K+ & $11K annual from treehouse and loft. Historic charm meets ROI.
🔹 View Details $634.8k – Norfolk, VA
New build steps from Chesapeake Bay. STR-ready, move-in turnkey w/ builder incentives incl. privacy fence, appliances, and closing costs.
🌴 Beach & Tropics
🔹 View Details $390k – Gulf Shores, AL
1BD/1BA, 590 sqft Airbnb. $51K+ annual income. Turnkey, Gulf views, updated and furnished. Top-rated rental with reviews in place.
🔹 View Details $560k – Jensen Beach, FL
2BD/2BA, 974 sqft island cottage. Updated, furnished, deeded dock & beach access. STR-friendly, no HOA, new roof & AC.
🔹 View Details $549k – New Concord, KY
5BD/3BA, 2,691 sqft lakefront home with private dock. Multiple updates, decks, views, and rec room. Near marinas and state park.
🌍 International
🔹 View Details $262k – Tulum, Mexico
2BD/3.5BA, fully furnished condo in Aldea Zama. Rooftop pool, turnkey STR or second home, near beach and ruins.
📦 Multi-Unit / Unique Investment
🔹 View Details $949.5k – Pigeon Forge, TN
2 cabins + buildable lot. 6BD total. $152K+ gross income, value-add in basement & vacant lot. Financing available, high STR ROI.
🔹 View Details $5.4M – Austin, TX
Off-market luxury STR compound in 78704. $450K bookings YTD, est. $700K+ by year-end. Urban oasis with $1M+ potential in 2026.
🧠 Pro Tips | Smarter STR Moves in 60 Seconds
Quick wins and actionable insights for Pro members to help you optimize your portfolio, listings, and strategy.
🔧 Turn Quirky Spaces into Cash
Pro Move: Repurpose unused structures.
A Yakima host turned a 100-year-old chicken coop into a 2BR Airbnb earning $2K–$6K/month. Think outside the box: repurpose garages, sheds, or casitas into creative micro-rentals that guests won’t forget.
🎁 Add a Welcome Basket for Guest Love
Why It Works: Guests love thoughtful touches.
A simple basket with local snacks, a handwritten note, or travel-sized toiletries helps guests feel cared for — and shows up in your reviews. Use your region’s flavors or vibe to keep it memorable.
🎯 Price for Events, Not Just Seasons
Revenue Boost Tip: Track your local calendar.
Conferences, festivals, and sports events often spike demand. Tools like AirDNA or Guesty PriceOptimizer let you surge pricing smartly during high-traffic windows. Be proactive — not reactive.
📰 Trending News Nuggets
Skim fresh, real-time headlines shaping Airbnb, housing, and STR investing—catch the current signals, and understand what’s driving the market
🏘️ Houston introduces strict new STR rules
Short-term rental owners in Houston must now register properties, carry $1M in liability insurance, and follow new trash and noise rules.
STR operators face $50 annual registration fees and required signage with permit numbers.
City officials claim it's about safety, but many hosts see it as bureaucratic overreach.
🏝️ Galveston Airbnb owners rush to sell
The Galveston market is seeing a wave of STR sell-offs, with a 42% increase in listings and growing buyer leverage.
Increased insurance rates and new business taxes are pushing owners out.
Buyers now have the upper hand with 17 months of inventory on the market.
📉 U.S. tourism slump hits Airbnb bookings
Airbnb and Expedia report a collapse in bookings amid declining U.S. tourism and global geopolitical shifts.
Travelers from Canada, Brazil, France, and Japan are turning to new destinations.
Industry insiders cite “tariff turmoil” and political optics as major deterrents.
🛑 Cleveland proposes Airbnb crackdown
Cleveland city officials are pushing new rules limiting STRs and enforcing neighborhood STR caps.
Includes plans for licensing, inspection requirements, and enforcement teams.
Aims to prevent neighborhood over-saturation and housing shortages.
🌴 "Greedy" Airbnb hosts blamed for price spikes
In one Texas beach town, locals blame STR investors for inflated home prices—now they're exiting as market softens.
Prices rose rapidly due to STR demand; now listings are sitting and sellers are cutting.
Example of backlash in overtouristed, formerly quiet markets.
🐔 Jet-set Airbnb: private jet turned rental
One creative host converted a vintage jet into an Airbnb—fully preserved cockpit and all.
Located in the woods, this quirky stay is fully booked and mortgage-covering.
Proof that themed STRs still capture viral attention and strong occupancy.
🏝️ Honolulu’s Airbnb enforcement is all talk—no fines yet
Although Honolulu legalized fines for illegal vacation rentals, no penalties have been issued since the law passed.
Lack of enforcement is frustrating residents and leaving a loophole for illegal hosts.
STR legality remains murky across many Hawaiian islands.
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