Branson, Missouri
Can you short-term rent here?
There is no single Branson-wide short-term-rental rule — it comes down to the subdivision and its HOA covenants. Here's where each community stands, so you can check before you fall for a listing.
37 communities profiled
- Branson CoveBransonShort-term rentals allowed
Confirmed approved for nightly rental — a designated STR community. Lodge-style single-family homes (no condos); owners hold the lot and may self-manage or hire any property manager. In Taney County next to State Park Marina / Table Rock State Park; verify the governing municipality and its STR/lodging-tax rules.
- Branson CreekHollisterShort-term rentals not allowed
No nightly-rental approval in any section of Branson Creek. In Hollister (Taney County) — a primary-residence / long-term community.
- Branson HillsBransonSTR posture not confirmed
Split by location: homes inside the original gates are NOT approved for nightly rental. The new Cabins at Magnolia Ridge (just outside the gates) ARE nightly-rental friendly. Confirm approval per property. Inside Branson city limits (city STR license + 4% tourism tax apply).
- Branson LandingBransonSTR posture not confirmed
- Chateau MountainBransonShort-term rentals allowed
Confirmed approved for nightly rental — a designated STR community with no management restrictions. In Taney County a few miles west of the 76 strip; confirm the parcel's municipality (city limits vs unincorporated) for the applicable STR license and lodging tax.
- Cozy CoveBransonShort-term rentals not allowed
- Crowne View EstatesIndian PointShort-term rentals allowed
Confirmed approved for nightly rental. A cabin community on Indian Point (also known as The Lodges at Table Rock Lake), minutes from Silver Dollar City and Table Rock Lake. Unincorporated Stone County — county rules and the area tourism tax govern.
- Emerald PointeHollisterSTR posture not confirmed
- Fall Creek CondosBransonSTR posture not confirmed
- Holiday Hills CondosBransonSTR posture not confirmed
- Kimberling CrossingKimberling CitySTR posture not confirmed
- Kimberling ShoresKimberling CityShort-term rentals not allowed
- Lakewood VillageBransonShort-term rentals allowed
- Lantern Bay CondosBransonSTR posture not confirmed
- Majestic at Table Rock CondoBransonShort-term rentals allowed
- Merriam WoodsMerriam WoodsSTR posture not confirmed
Unsure of the official STR approval posture. I’ve searched Airbnb and haven’t found any homes in Merriam Woods. There are several Airbnb properties just south in Rockaway Beach so it’s possible that approval could be granted, but investors should verify and not assume approval.
- Morningside DevelopmentBlue EyeSTR posture not confirmed
- Notch EstatesBranson WestShort-term rentals allowed
Confirmed approved for nightly rental. A wooded community of ~200 condos and cabins across 160 acres in Branson West, ~1 mile west of Silver Dollar City. In Stone County, so Stone County rules and the area tourism tax govern (not the City of Branson program).
- Pointe RoyaleBransonShort-term rentals allowed
Condos are approved for nightly rental; single-family homes are NOT — confirm the unit type's status before underwriting STR income. Inside Branson city limits, so the city STR license and 4% tourism tax apply.
- Roark CreekBransonShort-term rentals allowed
None
- Rockaway BeachRockaway BeachShort-term rentals allowed
There are numerous STR properties listed on Airbnb so it is a safe assumption of approval. However investors should always double check with authorities to confirm.
- Rocky Shores LodgeHollisterShort-term rentals allowed
- Schooner Bay LandingKimberling CityShort-term rentals not allowed
- StoneBridge VillageBranson WestSTR posture not confirmed
Conditional by property type — condos are generally approved, homes are not, and some duplexes may be. Confirm approval per property. Branson West / Stone County (Stone County's own STR/tourism-tax rules apply).
- Summer BayBransonShort-term rentals allowed
- Tall Timbers CampHollisterShort-term rentals allowed
- Taneycomo TerraceForsythShort-term rentals not allowed
- The Cabins at Grand MountainBransonSTR posture not confirmed
- The Landing at Eagle's NestIndian PointShort-term rentals allowed
Confirmed approved for nightly rental. A condo and lodge resort next to Silver Dollar City with Table Rock Lake views and full public utilities; units sell turnkey and furnished. Unincorporated Stone County — county rules and the area tourism tax govern.
- The Lodges at Chateau CoveBransonShort-term rentals allowed
Confirmed approved for nightly rental — a designated STR community. In Taney County off Hwy 265 near Chateau on the Lake; confirm the parcel's municipality (city limits vs unincorporated) for the applicable STR license and lodging tax.
- The Majestic at Table RockBransonShort-term rentals allowed
Confirmed approved for nightly rental. Lakefront condos on Hwy 265 with main-channel Table Rock Lake views, minutes from downtown Branson and Silver Dollar City. In Taney County — verify whether the parcel is inside Branson city limits (city STR license and 4% tourism tax).
- The Vineyard CondominiumsBransonSTR posture not confirmed
- Thousand HillsBransonShort-term rentals allowed
Nightly rentals permitted; owners are not required to use the on-site management program. Inside Branson city limits (city STR license + 4% tourism tax apply).
- Treehouse CondosIndian PointShort-term rentals allowed
Confirmed approved for nightly rental. Elsewhere on Indian Point, approval is zoning-dependent — some areas are pre-zoned for nightly rental, others require a rezoning approved by Planning & Zoning and the Board of Trustees. Unincorporated Stone County (county rules + area tourism tax apply).
- Village at Indian PointBransonSTR posture not confirmed
- Vinyards Terrace CondominiumBransonShort-term rentals allowed
- Wilderness MountainKimberling CityShort-term rentals allowed
STR posture reflects the latest covenant review and can change. Always confirm the current rules — and any city or county permit requirements — with the HOA before purchasing. This is not legal advice.
Not sure about a specific community?
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