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.

Aerial view of Kelowna, BC
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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Interior of a professionally managed ski chalet
Regulations Updated August 2026

The Complete Guide to Airbnb & Short-Term Rentals at Big White Ski Resort (2026)

The BC STR Act exemption, provincial registration, strata rental bylaws most owners miss, ski-season taxes, and what Big White owners are actually earning.

Big White STR Registration Strata Bylaws
Simply Hosted
August 20, 2026 · 11 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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Kelowna Airbnb kitchen fully stocked with supplies
Setup Guide June 2026

The Complete Airbnb Supplies Checklist for Kelowna Hosts (Room-by-Room)

Everything you need to stock your Kelowna short-term rental — kitchen to bathroom, with Amazon links, Okanagan-specific pro tips, and a restock guide for every turnover.

Airbnb Supplies Setup Checklist Kelowna Hosting Amazon Picks
Simply Hosted Kelowna
June 20, 2026 · 15 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 Guide

The complete Airbnb supplies checklist for Kelowna hosts

Room-by-room guide to stocking your Kelowna Airbnb, with Amazon links and Okanagan-specific hosting tips.

June 20, 2026 · 15 min read
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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