Comments on: Chiwawa River Pines – Effects of Rental Ban?

By: Ponderosa Estates to Ban Vacation Rentals? | Icicle Creek Real Estate

Ponderosa Estates to Ban Vacation Rentals? | Icicle Creek Real Estate — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:26:50 +0000

[...] Chiwawa River Pines neighborhood’s discussion about prohibiting vacation rentals has been a hot topic on this blog and a heated discussion at the [...]

By: Geordie Romer

Geordie Romer — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:07:53 +0000

Jim- Thanks for the question. Ponderosa Estates is currently discussing the question and will have a meeting on October 10,2009. More info can be found in the current issue of the Needler http://www.ponderosacommunityclub.org/needler/Needler2009/pcc_0909_asize.pdf

I don’t know of other neighborhoods that don’t allow nightly weekly except for those within the city limits of Leavenworth. Inside the city, rentals must be in commercially zoned areas.

By: Jim

Jim — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:10:14 +0000

Gordie,
I am curious if there are other communities in the Leavenworth/Lake Wenatchee areas that do not allow nightly rentals. If there are, it would be interesting to see what market trends they have.

By: Marie Garrett

Marie Garrett — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:29:43 +0000

I read with interest the discussion about the ban on nightly rentals. My neighborhood (also in the Plain area) is considering a similar ban. The truth is that nightly rentals are a nightmare for nearby residents. They are essentially unlicensed, unregulated motels that are often filled with noisy, obnoxious renters who have no ties to the community and who could care less about their impact on neighbors. Nightly rentals have a substantial negative effect on the safety, quality of life and property values of any neighborhood where they are allowed. If those who oppose such a ban were to experience the disruption, noise, trash, and trespassing that accompany nightly rentals, I believe your views would change.

By: Geordie Romer

Geordie Romer — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:58:13 +0000

Christine, Kristen and Sissy-

Thanks so much for joining the conversation.

Do vacation rentals belong in Chiwawa River Pines? Honestly, I don’t really have an opinion. If the homeowners don’t want them, then that’s the way it should be.

My point is that the market, the majority of home buyers who vote with their purchasing dollars, prefers neighborhoods that allow rentals.

As long as owners in Chiwawa River Pines understand the tradeoff, then any decision is ok with me.

It’s my opinion that the current market (the past 5 years) penalizes those areas around Leavenworth and Lake Wenatchee that don’t allow vacation rentals. This penalty results in fewer homes selling and for lower prices. I have seen this within the city limits of Leavenworth and I believe we are starting to see it in Chiwawa River Pines.

Does anyone have a local example of someplace that doesn’t have vacation rentals and prices have been higher than average?