Hosting Insights

The Kelowna
hosting playbook.

Practical guides on STR licensing, regulations, and revenue for Kelowna property owners, written by people who host here too.

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Regulations Updated May 2026

The Ultimate Guide to Short-Term Rental Licensing in Kelowna (2026)

Everything Kelowna property owners need to know: BC's principal residence rule, the city business licence, the provincial registry, fines, exemptions, and the game-changing June 2026 opt-out that reopens investment properties.

STR Licensing BC Regulations June 2026 Opt-Out Big White
Simply Hosted Kelowna
May 11, 2026 · 12 min read
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Kelowna waterfront condos approved for short-term rental
Regulations May 2026

Every Kelowna Building Approved for Short-Term Rental (2026)

The complete list of condos and buildings in Kelowna with tourism zoning: Discovery Bay, Waterscapes, McKinley Beach, Aqua, Playa Del Sol, and more. Find out if your building qualifies.

Tourism Zoning STR Approved Buildings Kelowna Condos
Simply Hosted Kelowna
May 13, 2026 · 8 min read
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Revenue

How to price your Kelowna Airbnb for peak season (June, July & August)

Base rates, feature premiums, event surge dates, occupancy expectations, and the honest truth about a market nobody fully knows yet.

May 13, 2026 · 14 min read
Setup

The Kelowna STR checklist: what guests expect in 2026

What to stock, how to stage, and what earns you 5-star reviews.

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Market

Big White vs. downtown Kelowna: where's the better STR ROI?

A data-driven look at revenue, seasonality, and occupancy in both markets.

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