💰 $85K+ Revenue on This $489K Poconos STR — Just 1 Bedroom!
🏊 $489K for a proven Airbnb with ~17.4%+ gross rental yield, a private pool, barrel sauna, hot tub + sleeps 6.
Alex Veytsman
October 10, 2026
💰 $85K+ Revenue on a $489K Poconos STR With a Pool, Sauna + Hot Tub
🏔️ Tobyhanna, PA • $489K • $85K+ Gross Revenue Over the Last 12 Months • ~17.4%+ Gross Revenue-to-Price • Sleeps 6 • Private Pool • Barrel Sauna • Hot Tub • Fully Furnished
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💰 $85K+ in Revenue From a One-Bedroom STR?
Here's a property that challenges the idea that you need a massive vacation home to generate meaningful short-term rental revenue.
This 1-bedroom Poconos cabin has generated more than $85,000 in gross rental revenue over the last 12 months, according to the listing.
And it's doing that with just 1,008 square feet.
At the $489,000 asking price, that represents:
17.4%+ Gross Revenue-to-Price Ratio
Or approximately 5.8x annual gross revenue.
The secret appears to be the outdoor experience.
Instead of competing on bedroom count, this property offers guests a private pool, barrel sauna, hot tub, firepit and fully fenced backyard.
It's a compact cabin designed to deliver a much bigger vacation experience.
🏡 The Asset + Investment Story
1113 Kensington Dr, Tobyhanna, PA 18466
💰 Asking Price: $489,000
💵 Gross Revenue Over Last 12 Months: $85,000+
📊 Gross Revenue / Price: ~17.4%+
🔢 Price / Gross Revenue: ~5.8x or Less
🛏️ 1 Bedroom + Bonus Sleeping Loft
🚿 1 Bathroom
📐 1,008 Sq Ft
👨👩👧👦 Sleeps Up to 6 Guests
🏊 Private Deck-Level Pool
♨️ Barrel Sauna
🛁 Private Hot Tub
🔥 Outdoor Firepit
🐕 Fully Fenced Backyard
🌲 Spacious Rear Deck
🪵 Wood-Burning Stove
❄️ Ductless Heating + Air Conditioning
🏠 Durable Metal Roof
🛋️ Fully Furnished + Turnkey
📍 Near Kalahari, Camelback Mountain Resort + Mount Airy Casino
💸 Low Neighborhood Dues + No Per-Rental Fees, Per Listing
The investment story is straightforward: a smaller, amenity-heavy cabin with an established rental history and a guest experience built around private outdoor recreation and relaxation.
With more than $85K in reported annual gross revenue, the property's outdoor amenities appear to be a major part of its appeal.
🏊 A Private Pool, Sauna + Hot Tub — All in One Backyard
The standout feature here is the outdoor setup.
Step outside onto the spacious rear deck and guests have access to a deck-level pool, barrel sauna, private hot tub and dedicated firepit area.
The entire backyard is fenced, providing privacy and making the property appealing to guests traveling with pets.
It's essentially a private wellness retreat packed into a one-bedroom cabin.
And unlike a typical small rental, guests have multiple experiences to enjoy without leaving the property.
🛏️ One Bedroom, But Sleeps Six
Despite being officially listed as a one-bedroom, one-bathroom home, the cabin includes a bonus sleeping loft that allows it to accommodate up to six guests, according to the listing.
Inside, guests will find mountain-inspired finishes, a wood-burning stove and a wall of windows overlooking the outdoor amenities.
The result is a cozy interior complemented by an unusually extensive backyard experience.
Buyers should verify the approved sleeping occupancy and use of the loft.
🏔️ Minutes From Major Poconos Attractions
The cabin is located near several major regional attractions:
💦 Kalahari Indoor Water Park + Convention Center
🎿 Camelback Mountain Resort
🎰 Mount Airy Casino Resort
That gives the property exposure to different types of travelers, from families visiting the waterpark to ski groups and weekend vacationers.
Combined with the private pool, sauna and hot tub, the cabin offers both destination-driven demand and an appealing reason to stay on-site.
🔑 Fully Furnished + Already Generating Revenue
The property is currently operating as a self-managed STR, with the seller reporting more than $85K in gross revenue over the past 12 months.
It's being sold fully furnished and turnkey, including the outdoor amenities.
Additional features include ductless heating and cooling, a metal roof and updated interior finishes.
The neighborhood also reportedly has low dues and no per-rental fees, although buyers should verify the current rules and any STR registration requirements.
For an investor, the appeal is being able to evaluate an established rental rather than starting with an empty property.
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🎯 Why This One Stands Out
💰 $85K+ Gross Revenue Over the Last 12 Months — strong reported performance for a one-bedroom cabin.
📊 ~17.4%+ Gross Revenue-to-Price Ratio — based on the $489K asking price.
🏊 Private Pool + Barrel Sauna + Hot Tub — an unusually extensive amenity package for a small cabin.
🐕 Fully Fenced Yard — privacy and pet-friendly appeal.
🛏️ Sleeps Six — one traditional bedroom plus a bonus sleeping loft.
🏔️ Near Kalahari, Camelback + Mount Airy — access to major Poconos attractions.
🔑 Fully Furnished + Active STR — established rental operations and amenities already in place.
⚡ Bottom Line
$489K. $85K+ Annual Revenue. ~17.4%+ Gross Revenue-to-Price. Private Pool. Sauna. Hot Tub. Sleeps Six.
This is a compelling example of a smaller STR generating meaningful revenue through a differentiated guest experience.
Despite having just one traditional bedroom and 1,008 square feet, the property has reportedly generated more than $85K in gross revenue over the last 12 months.
The combination of a private pool, barrel sauna, hot tub, firepit and fenced backyard gives guests multiple reasons to book.
Add in proximity to major Poconos attractions and a furnished, active rental operation, and there's an established investment opportunity here worth evaluating.
Sometimes, it's not the size of the property that drives bookings. It's what guests get to experience when they stay there.
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