Vacasa Reveals the 2025 Top 25 Best Places to Buy a Vacation Home

From Coastal Retreats to Mountain Escapes, Discover the Hottest Investment Destinations Across the U.S.

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vacasa, a leading vacation rental management platform in North America, today announced the release of its highly anticipated Top 25 Best Places to Buy a Vacation Home report for 2025. This annual ranking showcases the most sought-after destinations for buyers looking to invest in a vacation rental property, blending lifestyle appeal with lucrative income potential.

The 2025 edition of the report highlights a diverse range of locations, from serene beachfront havens to adventure-packed mountain towns. Each destination has been carefully evaluated based on market conditions, rental revenue performance, and unique regional attributes, offering both aspiring vacation homeowners and seasoned investors insights into where to buy next.

Vacasa’s Top 10 Markets, Ranked:

1. North Myrtle Beach, S.C.
2. Dauphin Island, Ala.
3. Okaloosa Island, Fla.
4. Hatteras Island, N.C.
5. Girdwood, Alaska
6. Navarre, Fla.
7. Gatlinberg, Tenn.
8. North Topsail Beach, N.C.
9. Corolla, N.C.
10. Truro, Mass.

*To access the full list, click here.

"This year’s report highlights the growing demand for vacation homes in both traditional and emerging markets. Whether you’re seeking an investment opportunity, a personal retreat or both, these top 25 locations offer a blend of lifestyle appeal, guest demand and revenue potential,” said Daned Kirkham, Senior Director of Real Estate for Vacasa. “Once a buyer finds the perfect place to call their home away from home, working with a professional vacation rental manager like Vacasa provides owners peace of mind that the home, and their guests, are well cared for should they choose to rent on a short-term basis.”

With more travelers seeking flexible accommodations and personalized experiences, vacation homes continue to serve as attractive investments for those looking to tap into the short-term rental market.

Download the full report here to explore Vacasa’s Top 25 Best Places to Buy a Vacation Home in 2025.

About Vacasa

Vacasa is a leading vacation rental management platform in North America, transforming the vacation rental experience by integrating purpose-built technology with expert local and national teams. Homeowners enjoy earning significant incremental income on one of their most valuable assets, delivered by the company’s unmatched technology that is designed to adjust rates in real time to maximize revenue. Guests can relax comfortably in thousands of Vacasa homes in hundreds of destinations across the United States, and in Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, and Mexico, knowing that 24/7 support is just a phone call away. In addition to enabling guests to search, discover and book its properties on Vacasa.com and the Vacasa Guest App, Vacasa provides valuable, professionally managed inventory to top channel partners, including Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo.