Watauga County drew $515 million in visitor spending in 2024, ranking 15th among all 100 NC counties. With four peak seasons and a growing base of affluent repeat visitors, the High Country is one of the Southeast’s most reliably booked short-term rental markets. Is your listing keeping up?
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Is your listing earning
what it should be?
Enter your current numbers below and see how much revenue optimization could add to your High Country property annually.
Your property details
Your current est. annual revenue
$36,135
Booked nights per year
164
High Country market average
$41,425
Potential revenue lift with optimization
Choose your Kindled Stays plan
Starter audit
$129 one-time
Full overhaul
$419 one-time
Revenue retainer
$399/month
Portfolio
$999/month
Annual plan cost
$129
One-time fee
Estimated net annual gain
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Based on 28% expected lift
Estimates based on Watauga County market averages (AirDNA, 2025–2026). Actual results vary by property, season, and implementation. All Kindled Stays recommendations are advisory in nature.