A well-positioned short-term rental in Broken Bow, Oklahoma is estimated to gross $52,000 - $110,000 a year, at an average daily rate of $255 - $420 and annual occupancy of 55% - 65%. Net cash flow after a full expense load and debt service typically lands between $14,000 - $36,000. Those are estimates for illustration rather than a projection for any specific property.
Broken Bow short-term rental numbers for 2026
| Metric | Estimated range |
|---|---|
| Entry price | $350,000 - $750,000 |
| Average daily rate | $255 - $420 |
| Annual occupancy | 55% - 65% |
| Gross annual revenue | $52,000 - $110,000 |
| Net cash flow after debt service | $14,000 - $36,000 |
| Peak season | Spring and fall weekends, with strong summer lake demand |
| Do we buy here? | Yes, this is an active market for us. |
Figures are estimates assembled from our own closings and active-listing comparables, offered for illustration. They are not projections for any specific property, and actual performance varies with location, condition, amenities, management, and season.
What drives demand in Broken Bow
Broken Bow is cabin country inside a three-hour drive of Dallas and two of Oklahoma City, and that drive-to catchment is the entire demand story. Guests come for Beavers Bend, the lake, and a cabin with a hot tub, and they book short lead times for weekends.
Entry price is the lowest of any market we buy in, which is why gross yield here is among the strongest we track.
Regulation in Broken Bow
McCurtain County is among the least restrictive jurisdictions we operate in, with no permit cap and a light regulatory touch. That permissiveness is also the risk: low barriers mean supply can arrive quickly, so saturation deserves closer attention here than regulation does.
Regulation is a pass or fail gate, not a factor to weigh against revenue. Confirm the rules for the specific parcel and the HOA before you write an offer, because county-level permissiveness frequently does not apply inside city limits. See how to check STR regulations before buying.
What a deal has to clear here
- Revenue supported by real comps. Eight to twelve active listings within one bedroom of the subject, live at least twelve months, underwritten to the median rather than the mean.
- Cash flow after a full expense load. Management at market rate, cleaning, supplies, utilities, insurance at short-term rental rates, property tax at the reassessed value, and debt service at the rate you will actually get.
- A reserve sized to the trough. Peak season is Spring and fall weekends, with strong summer lake demand. Model the worst three consecutive months against fixed costs, because those costs do not pause.
- Regulatory headroom. A permit you can actually obtain, in a jurisdiction that is not mid-moratorium, with governing documents that permit nightly stays.
- An exit that does not depend on the STR premium. If the only buyer is another short-term rental investor, you carry regulatory risk twice.
Our take on Broken Bow
Yes. Broken Bow produces the best revenue-to-price ratio in our portfolio. The work is in differentiation, because when anyone can build a cabin, the cabin that photographs better and has the better amenity set takes the booking.
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Frequently asked questions
How much can you make on Airbnb in Broken Bow?
A well-positioned short-term rental in Broken Bow is estimated to gross $52,000 - $110,000 a year, at an average daily rate of $255 - $420 and annual occupancy of 55% - 65%. Net cash flow after a full expense load and debt service typically lands in the $14,000 - $36,000 range. Figures are estimates for illustration, and actual performance varies with location, capacity, amenities, and management.
What does it cost to buy a short-term rental in Broken Bow?
Entry prices in Broken Bow generally run $350,000 - $750,000 for property that can compete in the nightly rental market. On top of the purchase you should budget closing costs, furnishing of roughly $20,000 to $45,000 depending on size, and an operating reserve sized to the shoulder season.
Is Broken Bow a good short-term rental market in 2026?
Yes. Broken Bow produces the best revenue-to-price ratio in our portfolio. The work is in differentiation, because when anyone can build a cabin, the cabin that photographs better and has the better amenity set takes the booking.
What is the peak season in Broken Bow?
Peak demand runs Spring and fall weekends, with strong summer lake demand. Because fixed costs continue through the shoulder months, the reserve requirement should be modelled against the worst three consecutive months rather than against the annual average.
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