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Short-term rental as an investment in Lapland — numbers, risks and scale
An investor is not buying a service but a return relative to risk and time spent. This page explains how short-term rental in Lapland actually adds up.
In short: Short-term rental in Lapland typically earns more than long-term letting, because winter season nightly rates are several times higher than summer or long-term rents. In return the income is seasonal and requires professional pricing and operations. Lapland Host manages around 100 properties in four locations, with no fixed costs for the owner: we charge a commission on realised rental income only.
Updated: 16 September 2026
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But what do we actually even do?
In 42 seconds, you’ll know what we do for your property — from furnishing to daily pricing.
In brief
Lapland Host manages short-term rentals for property owners in Rovaniemi, Levi and Ylläs. We manage around 100 properties and hold a Booking.com rating of 9.6/10. There are no setup fees or fixed monthly charges — our fee is paid only from rental income actually earned.
What the service includes
- Furnishing and styling when the property is not yet ready for guests
- Professional photography and listings for booking channels
- Guest communication and arrival arrangements
- Linen and cleaning coordination
- Daily pricing based on demand
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Short-term renting your apartment in Rovaniemi is much easier than you might think.
Many people think Airbnb hosting is entirely passive income, but in reality it requires constant messaging, cleaning coordination and price updates.
Lapland Host makes all of this completely effortless for you in three stages.
If your apartment is empty, our team can furnish and style it to meet even the expectations of international travellers.
A professional photographer visits the property, and we create optimised listings for all the largest channels.
We answer guest messages around the clock, manage hotel-quality linen and cleaning, and update prices daily using an algorithm-based approach.
You own the property, and we manage it with complete transparency and no fixed monthly fees.
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+29%
Better average nightly rate
Realised, December, Rovaniemi
100
Properties managed
Rovaniemi, Levi, Ylläs
9,6/10
Booking.com
Guest rating
€0
Fixed costs
Commission only
Does short-term rental beat long-term letting?
In Lapland the difference comes from the season. Nightly rates in December and the ski holiday weeks are far above the yearly average, and a well-priced property earns a large share of its annual income in a few months. In our own portfolio the average nightly rate in December in Rovaniemi has been 29% better than the comparison level.
Long-term letting produces steady income and needs less operating work. The choice depends on whether you want to maximise return or minimise variation.
| Factor | Short-term rental | Long-term letting |
|---|---|---|
| Income potential | Higher, season-weighted | Lower, steady |
| Cash flow variation | Strong seasonality | Low |
| Costs | Cleaning, linen, channel fees | Low running costs |
| Your own time | High without a partner | Low |
| Personal use | Possible by blocking dates | Practically none |
| Exit flexibility | Flexible | Tenancy binds |
Where does the income in Lapland actually come from?
- Nightly rate: dynamic pricing by season, demand and events — the single biggest driver.
- Occupancy: number of channels and visibility, minimum stays and cancellation terms.
- Reviews: a high rating lifts both price and ranking in search results.
- Costs: the guest pays the cleaning fee, so it does not eat into the owner's return.
How does this scale across several properties?
The same process repeats from one property to the next: survey, photography, listing, pricing model and a local operating team. Your second and third property take no more of your time than the first, because the owner's workload starts at zero.
Reporting is per property, so you can see income, occupancy and costs separately and compare where to invest next.
What is the biggest risk and how is it managed?
The main risks are low off-season occupancy, regulatory change and dependence on a single channel. We spread visibility across several channels, follow regulation and adjust minimum stays by season.
Property selection matters most: location relative to the town centre or the slopes, a sauna and parking affect demand more than floor area.
What kind of property is worth buying for short-term rental?
- In Rovaniemi, properties near the centre or towards the airport with a sauna and parking.
- In Levi, proximity to the slopes and sleeping capacity set the weekly rate.
- In Ylläs, quiet and nature sell — a well-equipped cabin attracts longer stays.
- Always verify that the housing company and local planning allow the intended use before buying.
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