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1765 Greensboro Station Pl
McLean VA 22102
Service Areas: Lake Anna, Louisa, Spotsylvania, Orange and Surrounding Counties in Virginia
Contact
Office
1765 Greensboro Station Pl
McLean VA 22102
Service Areas: Lake Anna, Louisa, Spotsylvania, Orange and Surrounding Counties in Virginia
Lake Anna can be a strong short-term rental market when the property is right.
Not all lake homes work as STRs.
Rules, location, layout, and seasonality matter here more than almost anywhere else.
This page is for buyers who want to purchase property with the intent to operate it as a short-term rental at Lake Anna, Virginia.
A short-term rental is a property that is rented for short stays, typically less than 30 days, to guests such as vacationers, weekend travelers, or temporary visitors.
Short-term rentals are commonly booked through platforms like Airbnb and VRBO and are often furnished and fully equipped for guest use.
At Lake Anna, each HOA may define what “short-term rental” means differently, including minimum stay requirements or specific restrictions. It’s important for property owners to review their community documents and rules before purchasing or operating a short-term rental.
Because stays are shorter and turnover is higher, short-term rentals usually involve more management, cleaning, and ongoing maintenance than long-term rentals.
Before looking at numbers, we confirm the property can legally operate as a short-term rental.
What we check first:
• County STR rules
• HOA or POA restrictions
• Occupancy limits
• Parking requirements
• Enforcement risk
If a property cannot legally operate, it is not an STR. Period.
At Lake Anna, income is driven by by many factors, not price.
What performs best:
• Waterfront homes
• Deep water at the dock
• Easy lake access
• Amenities and set up
• Simple guest access and more
A cheaper home in the wrong spot often earns less than a higher-priced home in the right location.
If a property is an active short-term rental and data is available, we can help pull:
• Historical booking information
• Occupancy trends
• Seasonal performance patterns
This data helps you understand how the property has actually performed, not how someone hopes it will perform.
Things to assess:
• Sleeping capacity and layout
• Bathroom count and flow
• Parking and turnaround space
• Septic system limitations
• Overall guest usability
These details affect reviews, repeat bookings, and long-term demand.
We do not create rental projections or manage properties.
What we do instead:
• Connect you with local property managers
• Introduce professionals who can provide projections
• Help coordinate insight before or during due diligence
This ensures projections come from the people who will actually manage the property.
What we do is we help you buy the home. After this, you will want to explore self-managing your STR or using a property management company.
Nightly rate & occupancy
Cleaning per stay
Management & booking fees
Utilities & internet
Lawn care & HOA (if any)
Insurance & property taxes
Maintenance & repairs
Furniture & setup costs
Mortgage (if financed)
Local STR taxes & permits
When you manage the property yourself, you are responsible for:
Pricing and calendar management
Guest communication and bookings
Cleaning coordination and inspections
Restocking supplies
Maintenance and repairs
Handling issues during stays
Managing reviews and guest feedback and more
This option can reduce costs but requires time, availability, and hands-on involvement.
A property manager may handle:
Listing setup and pricing
Booking and guest communication
Cleaning coordination
Maintenance coordination
Check-ins, check-outs, and guest issues
Review management
Property managers usually charge a percentage of gross rental income.
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$567,120
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1765 Greensboro Station Pl McLean VA 22102
1765 Greensboro Station Pl McLean VA 22102