Glamping Calculator

How to use this calculator

Enter the number of sites, average nightly rate, and expected occupancy, then your combined purchase and buildout cost and loan terms. Add operating costs — management, maintenance, utilities, tax, and insurance. The calculator projects revenue, NOI, cash flow, cap rate, and cash-on-cash, with cash flow across occupancy.

What the metrics mean

• Occupancy — the share of available site-nights booked across the year.
• Net operating income (NOI) — revenue minus operating expenses, before the loan.
• Cap rate — NOI divided by total project cost.
• Cash-on-cash return — annual cash flow divided by cash invested (down payment plus buildout).

Frequently asked questions

How do you calculate glamping revenue?

Annual revenue is the number of sites multiplied by the average nightly rate, 365 nights, and your occupancy rate. Several cabins, yurts, or tents at moderate occupancy can add up quickly.

What occupancy should I expect for glamping?

Glamping is highly seasonal, so blended annual occupancy often runs 35–55%. The calculator lets you test a range so you can see how sensitive cash flow is to bookings.

What expenses are unique to glamping?

Beyond debt service, plan for management, cleaning and turnover supplies, utilities, property tax, and specialty insurance. Unit upkeep (canvas, decking, hot tubs) and seasonality drive maintenance higher than a standard rental.

Is buildout included?

Yes — enter your combined purchase and buildout cost. Down payment plus buildout becomes your cash invested, so cash-on-cash reflects the true cost to get the site operating.

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