Branson Short-Term Rental Management Company

The Branson STR market averages around $240 in daily rate (per AirDNA, which tracks both Airbnb and Vrbo) and roughly 51% occupancy, with an active tourism season running from mid-March through December—one of the longest in the Midwest. Summer (June–August) and the holiday season (November–December) drive the strongest demand, while spring and fall offer solid shoulder-season bookings. Lakefront cabins on Table Rock Lake tend to outperform the market average, especially during summer and Silver Dollar City festival season. Professional management with dynamic pricing is the biggest lever for maximizing annual revenue. Get a free income projection for your specific property.

We charge a commission on the base rate your property earns—the nightly accommodation revenue—plus we retain cleaning fees and damage waiver fees, which cover the cost of providing those services. For a limited time, we're offering a 15% commission rate for Branson-area properties that sign before June 30, 2026. There are no hidden monthly fees. You receive a detailed weekly payout and a monthly statement showing every dollar in and every dollar out. Visit our Pricing page for more details.

We list your property on Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, and our own direct booking website at stay.weekendermanagement.com. Multi-platform distribution maximizes your property's exposure and reduces dependence on any single channel. We handle optimized photography, compelling descriptions, and competitive pricing across every platform.

Branson STRs carry a layered tax stack that combines general sales taxes with a separate City of Branson tourism tax. Missouri imposes its 4.225% state sales tax on short-term lodging under RSMo § 144.020.1(6); Taney County adds 1.875% sales tax plus a 0.25% Ambulance District tax; the City of Branson adds 2.0% municipal sales tax. On top of that sales-tax base, Branson levies a separate 4.0% tourism tax under RSMo § 94.802 (Branson Municipal Code Sec. 82-93), which the City confirmed in 2024 (Ord. 2024-0065, effective May 1, 2025) applies to short-term rentals. Combined, a typical in-city Branson STR carries a ~12.35% tax burden (8.35% sales tax + 4.0% tourism tax). Properties inside one of Branson's overlay districts (Branson Landing TDD, 76 Entertainment CID, Historic Downtown CID, Fall Creek Valley CID, Branson Hills CIDs) carry an additional 0.5–1.0%, bringing the burden to between 12.85% and 13.35%. Important: Airbnb and Vrbo collect the state sales tax automatically, but neither platform remits the City of Branson's 4% tourism tax — hosts file it monthly with Branson's Finance Department, and the City requires a $100 tourism-tax bond from STR operators. We handle all of this on your behalf. Properties outside Branson city limits face different stacks: Branson West STRs are now subject to a new 3% Stone County Tourism Tax (voter-approved April 2025, effective October 2025) on top of municipal sales tax — combined ~12.975%; Hollister STRs face a separate 5% city transient-guest tax under RSMo §§ 67.1360–67.1362, combined ~13.35%; and Galena STRs (no city tourism tax, outside both the Branson/Lakes Area TCED and the Southern Stone County Tourism District) carry the lowest burden in the corridor at ~9.475%.

The City of Branson requires a $100 annual short-term rental license plus a $150 STR Permit from the Fire Department (valid for three years after passing a fire safety inspection). Operators must also post a tourism tax bond and hold a Missouri Retail Sales Tax license. The total initial cost to legally operate an STR within Branson city limits is at least $250 plus the bond. Properties in unincorporated Stone County (including the Galena area near Table Rock Lake) are generally not subject to city-level STR licensing, though county and state tax registration is required. We handle all licensing, permits, and registration as part of our onboarding process so you don't have to navigate the paperwork yourself. For a full breakdown, see our Branson STR Regulations Guide.

Yes. You receive up to 30 calendar days and 8 weekend days per year of personal use at no extra charge. Simply block the dates in your Owner Portal. If you'd like unlimited personal use, a $99/month software fee applies to cover our overhead during those periods.

We operate on month-to-month terms. You can cancel at any time with 90 days' written notice. There's no long-term lock-in. We also offer an optional 12-month commitment that reduces your onboarding costs.

After signing, we commission professional photography, install a smart lock and storage lock, set up your listing across all platforms, configure dynamic pricing, stock initial consumables, and complete an initial deep clean. Most properties are live and accepting bookings within 2–3 weeks.

Branson enjoys one of the longest active tourism seasons in the Midwest, running from mid-March through December. True peak demand periods are summer (June–August), when family tourism and lake recreation drive occupancy above 60%, and the November–December holiday season, anchored by Silver Dollar City's An Old Time Christmas. Spring (April–May) and fall (September–October) are solid shoulder seasons with moderate demand—Silver Dollar City's Festival of Wonder, Moonlight Madness, and Harvest Festival create reliable demand spikes during these periods. January and February are the clear low months (SDC is closed, many theaters go dark), but strategic pricing for extended stays and last-minute bookings can still capture meaningful revenue.