Mara Lake Waterfront Estate Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- CA$139,781
- Occupancy
- 60.2%
- Daily rate
- CA$1,250
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Sicamous brought in CA$33,918 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 25% less than the British Columbia average of CA$45,117.
The short answer
Listings averaged CA$315 a night, about 6% lower than the British Columbia average of CA$335, and were booked on 46% of available nights, close to its 48%.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about three times as much as in October, usually the slowest.
With 76 active listings, Sicamous is the 79th-largest of 212 British Columbia markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 38% while the number of active listings grew 12%.
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Gross bookings per Sicamous listing averaged CA$33,918 over the 12 months to September 2026 (British Columbia average: CA$45,117), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Sicamous listing brings in CA$7,940 in July, its best month, and CA$2,640 in October, its slowest. November runs within 2% of October, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 40% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 3.1 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
July earns about three times what October does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, CA$4,210. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
July 2026 led on revenue, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | CA$3,339 | 42.7% | CA$285 | CA$111 | 66 days | 5.3 nights |
| Oct 2025 | CA$3,073 | 27.4% | CA$280 | CA$99 | 53 days | 7.5 nights |
| Nov 2025 | CA$3,527 | 33.0% | CA$278 | CA$118 | 34 days | 7.3 nights |
| Dec 2025 | CA$4,420 | 40.1% | CA$282 | CA$143 | 60 days | 7.4 nights |
| Jan 2026 | CA$5,778 | 51.3% | CA$285 | CA$186 | 70 days | 10.8 nights |
| Feb 2026 | CA$5,088 | 50.9% | CA$283 | CA$182 | 67 days | 7.2 nights |
| Mar 2026 | CA$3,341 | 31.8% | CA$282 | CA$108 | 28 days | 6.4 nights |
| Apr 2026 | CA$3,596 | 34.8% | CA$280 | CA$120 | 62 days | 6 nights |
| May 2026 | CA$4,250 | 38.0% | CA$311 | CA$137 | 57 days | 5.5 nights |
| Jun 2026 | CA$4,873 | 42.0% | CA$349 | CA$162 | 81 days | 4.9 nights |
| Jul 2026 | CA$9,099 | 68.8% | CA$369 | CA$294 | 126 days | 8 nights |
| Aug 2026 | CA$8,067 | 66.2% | CA$364 | CA$260 | 120 days | 4.9 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Sicamous home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb income calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Sicamous Airbnb took in CA$33,918 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about CA$1,890 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about CA$3,110 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the CA$2,920 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about CA$2,130 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about CA$1,630 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | CA$30,998 | CA$50,640 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay9% of Sicamous bookings | CA$2,920 | CA$4,770 |
| Gross bookings | CA$33,918 | CA$55,410 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 80% of Sicamous listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −CA$4,420 | −CA$7,220 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; CA$0 if you clean yourself | −CA$2,920 | −CA$4,770 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −CA$1,700 | −CA$2,770 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −CA$680 | −CA$1,110 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −CA$1,020 | −CA$1,660 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −CA$340 | −CA$340 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −CA$170 | −CA$170 |
| ManagementCA$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Total running costsAbout 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −CA$11,250 | −CA$18,040 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | CA$22,668about CA$1,890 a month | CA$37,370about CA$3,110 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Sicamous's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Sicamous home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about CA$4,620 a month, against CA$2,830 for the average one.
Occupancy
Sicamous listings were booked on 46% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points below the British Columbia average (48%) and in line with the Canada average. In a typical year, occupancy swings from 32% in October to 65% in August.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.1 times as often as the bottom quarter.
August is usually the busiest month in Sicamous, October the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 46% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Sicamous, known as ADR (average daily rate), was CA$315 over the past year, about 6% below the British Columbia average of CA$335 and about 13% above the Canada average of CA$280. In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about CA$335 and bottom out in April and December at about CA$270.
The top 10% charge about 2.6 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
July rates run 24% above December's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, CA$289. The 12-month ADR of CA$315 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Sicamous it averaged CA$167 over the past year, from about CA$85 in a typical October to about CA$256 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about three times October's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, CA$138. The 12-month RevPAR of CA$167 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Sicamous has two high seasons, January and July–August, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from September to December and slows again from March to May.
Average revenue by month in Sicamous
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, CA$4,210.
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | High season | CA$5,050 |
| February | Shoulder season | CA$4,340 |
| March | Low season | CA$3,180 |
| April | Low season | CA$3,170 |
| May | Low season | CA$3,400 |
| June | Shoulder season | CA$4,270 |
| July | High season | CA$7,940 |
| August | High season | CA$7,300 |
| September | Low season | CA$2,750 |
| October | Low season | CA$2,640 |
| November | Low season | CA$2,680 |
| December | Low season | CA$3,770 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJuly–August | CA$7,620 | 65% | CA$334 |
| High seasonJanuary | CA$5,050 | 49% | CA$278 |
| Shoulder seasonFebruary, June | CA$4,310 | 46% | CA$295 |
| Low seasonMarch–May, September–December | CA$3,080 | 35% | CA$276 |
Guests book Sicamous stays 82 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. July stays are booked furthest out, about 123 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 32 days. A typical July booking is made in mid-March.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 82 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
All 76 active listings in Sicamous display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what local rules allow: it can't show whether new permits are still issued, or whether limits on nights, zones or property types apply.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Sicamous.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Sicamous neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Shuswap Lake, Eagle Pass and Sicamous Provincial Park. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Shuswap Lake | A beautiful destination famous for its stunning lake views and outdoor activities. Ideal for tourists looking for recreational opportunities like boating, fishing, and swimming. | Shuswap Lake Provincial Park, Kayaking, Fishing, Waterfront Beach, Hiking Trails |
| Eagle Pass | A serene area surrounded by mountains and nature, perfect for nature lovers and those looking for a peaceful getaway. Popular for hiking and outdoor adventures. | Eagle Pass Mountain, Hiking Trails, Scenic Views, Wildlife Watching |
| Sicamous Provincial Park | A scenic park area that attracts nature enthusiasts and offers a variety of outdoor activities. A great spot for camping and exploring the outdoors. | Camping Sites, Nature Trails, Wildlife Viewing, Beautiful Scenery |
| Mara Lake | Known for its clear waters and beautiful surroundings, Mara Lake is great for water sports and relaxing by the lakeside, attracting families and friends. | Swimming, Beach Areas, Picnic Spots, Water Sports |
| Malakwa | A quiet community that offers access to beautiful trails and outdoor experiences, making it a great place for Airbnb stays focused on nature activities. | Hiking, Fishing Spots, Nature Trails |
| Sicamous Town Center | The heart of Sicamous, providing easy access to restaurants, shops, and local attractions. Ideal for travelers looking for convenience and urban amenities. | Restaurants, Local Shops, Cafes, Sicamous Visitor Centre |
| Canoe Beach | A family-friendly beach area perfect for swimming and sunbathing, attracting families and travelers looking for relaxation alongside water activities. | Beach Access, Swimming, Picnic Areas, Water Activities |
| Silver Creek | A small, charming area ideal for those seeking tranquility and a connection to the surrounding nature. Attracts visitors looking for a quiet retreat. | Nature Walks, Trails, Local Wildlife Viewing |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Almost every Airbnb in Sicamous is an entire home: 97% of listings, with private rooms at 3%. Houses (38%) and apartments or condos (34%) split the stock almost evenly.
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Sicamous Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 97.4% | 74 |
| Private room | 2.6% | 2 |
Houses and apartments split the stock
Sicamous Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 38.2% | 29 |
| Apartment/Condo | 34.2% | 26 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 23.7% | 18 |
| Others | 2.6% | 2 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 1.3% | 1 |
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Sicamous (36% of entire homes), and 46% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 72 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Sicamous entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 18.1% | 13 |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.1% | 26 |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.2% | 21 |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.3% | 6 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.3% | 6 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Sicamous earned CA$8,590 over the past year, against CA$29,800 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 13 | CA$8,590 | CA$10,400 | CA$172 | 44% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26 | CA$24,900 | CA$27,700 | CA$260 | 47% |
| 3 bedrooms | 21 | CA$29,800 | CA$32,700 | CA$344 | 44% |
Sicamous is a group-trip market: 33% of listings sleep eight or more guests, more than the share of the next most common size, six guests (27%).
Sicamous listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 4.1% | 3 |
| 3 guests | 1.4% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 23.3% | 17 |
| 5 guests | 11.0% | 8 |
| 6 guests | 27.4% | 20 |
| 8+ guests | 32.9% | 24 |
Sicamous hosts set up an average of 3.9 beds per listing. About four in ten listings (39%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Fireplaces are common in Sicamous: 49% of listings have one, and 42% have a fire pit.
Share of Sicamous listings with each common amenity
Guests
Sicamous draws mostly domestic guests: 87% of those who left reviews live in Canada. Calgary alone accounts for 20% of reviews. Of the 13% from abroad, most come from the United States and Germany.
87% of Sicamous guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Sicamous guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Calgary | 20.5% |
| Vancouver | 5.2% |
| Kelowna | 3.4% |
| Sherwood Park | 3.1% |
| Edmonton | 3.1% |
Where Sicamous guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Canada | 86.7% |
| United States | 6.3% |
| Germany | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | 1.2% |
| Australia | 1.2% |
Languages spoken by Sicamous guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 67.1% |
| French | 9.1% |
| German | 4.2% |
| Spanish | 4.2% |
| Russian | 3.5% |
Sicamous Airbnbs average 4.86 stars, and 63% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.77, against 4.94 for host communication.
Communication scores highest in Sicamous; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.87 |
| Cleanliness | 4.82 |
| Communication | 4.94 |
| Location | 4.88 |
| Check-in | 4.93 |
| Value | 4.77 |
Booking patterns
Nearly nine in ten Sicamous listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 13% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 36% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Sicamous listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 53.9% | 41 |
| 181-270 days | 34.2% | 26 |
| 91-180 days | 11.8% | 9 |
Days a year Sicamous listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 13.2% | 10 |
| 91-180 days | 35.5% | 27 |
| 31-90 days | 35.5% | 27 |
| 1-30 days | 15.8% | 12 |
The average Sicamous booking lasts 7.3 nights, longest in January and shortest in September. Listings took about 17 bookings each over the year, some 1,240 in all. About six in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Sicamous
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
38% of listings in Sicamous accept stays of one or two nights; the most common minimum is three nights.
Minimum stay set by Sicamous listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Sicamous, used by 46% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: more than half of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 36% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Sicamous listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About nine in ten Sicamous listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about CA$183. Spread over the average stay of 7.3 nights, that adds roughly CA$25 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 9% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Sicamous, a six-bedroom home, took in CA$140,000 over the past year, about 4.1 times the city's average of CA$33,900. Four of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other two have four bedrooms.
Mara Lake Waterfront Estate Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Hyde Mountain Luxury Villa Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Hyggehaus Sicamous~ Signature Retreat Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
The Song Bird Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.99
Blue Owl Villa at the entrance to Owlhead Mountain Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.81
HI-Mark House - Pool, Hot tub, Bicycles Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.69 Only 12% of Sicamous listings are classed as professionally managed, though 30% of listings have a co-host. 58% of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 80% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 58 km, Revelstoke (58 km away) earned the most per listing, about 73% more than Sicamous.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area E (Eagle River Valley) 4 km | 43 | CA$42,765 | CA$448 | 36% |
| Salmon Arm 24 km | 69 | CA$23,108 | CA$181 | 47% |
| Area C (Blind Bay/Sorrento) 26 km | 123 | CA$30,709 | CA$331 | 41% |
| Area F (Grindrod/Ashton Creek/Mabel Lake) 26 km | 34 | CA$26,653 | CA$272 | 39% |
| Area F (Scotch Creek/Seymour Arm) 27 km | 89 | CA$30,885 | CA$351 | 39% |
| Area C (Silver Star) 54 km | 250 | CA$41,321 | CA$499 | 39% |
| Area B (Shelter Bay/Mica Creek) 57 km | 62 | CA$58,231 | CA$467 | 44% |
| Revelstoke 58 km | 322 | CA$58,688 | CA$454 | 47% |
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FAQ
An active Sicamous Airbnb grossed CA$33,918 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 76 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in CA$6,430 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Sicamous listings earn between CA$2,070 and CA$6,430 in a typical month, and the top tenth CA$8,980 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Sicamous were booked on 46% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 48% for the British Columbia average. August is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Sicamous cost CA$315 before fees. Half of listings charge between CA$195 and CA$355, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
All active Sicamous listings display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what the rules allow, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Sicamous Airbnb grossed CA$33,918 in the 12 months to September 2026, 25% below the British Columbia average of CA$45,117. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, CA$22,668 a year (about CA$1,890 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about CA$3,110 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July usually pays best, averaging CA$7,940 per active listing over the past two years, and October usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Sicamous listing was open to book earned CA$167 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made CA$293 or more.
Sicamous stays were booked 82 days (about two and a half months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
The average Sicamous Airbnb stay lasted 7.3 nights over the past year. A listing took 17 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Sicamous Airbnbs 4.86 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
Shuswap Lake, Eagle Pass and Sicamous Provincial Park draw the most short-term rental interest in Sicamous. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 76 active Airbnb listings in Sicamous as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Area E (Eagle River Valley), 4 km away.
In Sicamous, about nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about CA$183.
Method
Figures on this page cover 76 active Airbnb listings in Sicamous from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in Canadian dollars at CA$1.39 per US$, the typical rate from October 2025 to September 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.