Best Mountain Towns Where Homes Deliver the Strongest Airbnb Returns
Realtor.com · February 21, 2026

Realtor.com’s ranking of mountain towns with the best short-term rental returns includes Desert Hot Springs, CA. Craft & Bauer co-founder Shana Gates shares why so many buyers there purchase homes to rent on Airbnb, and why the Coachella Valley’s mountain hiking, including the trail to Tahquitz Falls, keeps visitors coming.
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