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Glamping Property Appraisal

Sage Outdoor Advisory offers specialized appraisal services for glamping resorts, ensuring that stakeholders receive accurate valuations that reflect the unique aspects and luxury offerings of these properties. Our appraisals are crucial for financing, selling, or expanding glamping operations, providing comprehensive assessments that consider market trends and revenue potential.

Last Updated: December 1, 2025

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Why Choose Sage for Your Glamping Appraisal?

Sage Outdoor Advisory specializes exclusively in outdoor hospitality appraisals, bringing deep expertise and proprietary market data from hundreds of projects across North America. Our appraisals reflect the unique luxury and experiential nature of glamping resorts, something traditional appraisers often miss.

Breakdown of Our Glamping Resort Appraisals

Our comprehensive glamping resort appraisals include the following components:

Area and Neighborhood Analysis

Comprehensive evaluation of the property's geographic and market context:
  • Location Assessment: Detailed review of the geographical location and its advantages for glamping operations
  • Demographics: Analysis of population statistics and demographics relevant to the trade area
  • Recreation Opportunities: Identification of recreational amenities and their appeal to potential guests
  • Demand Generators: Identification and analysis of key demand generators for the business, including nearby attractions, events, and activities
  • Accessibility: Evaluation of transportation infrastructure and accessibility for target markets
  • Area Development: Insights into current and future development projects in the area that may impact value

Industry Overview

Analysis of the broader glamping and outdoor hospitality industry context:
  • Economic Trends: Examination of economic indicators and their impact on the glamping industry
  • Tourism Analysis: Insights into tourism patterns and their influence on the glamping market
  • Outdoor Recreation: Evaluation of outdoor recreational activities and their popularity in your target area
  • Outdoor Hospitality: Trends and forecasts in the outdoor hospitality sector affecting glamping demand

Market Analysis

Thorough examination of the competitive landscape and market dynamics:
  • Competitive Summary: Overview of existing competitors and their market positions, pricing, and offerings
  • Market Opportunities: Identification and analysis of potential market opportunities and gaps
  • New Competition: Assessment of emerging competitors and their potential impact on property value

Site and Improvement Analysis

Evaluation of the physical site and property improvements:
  • Zoning Requirements: Review of zoning regulations and compliance requirements for glamping development
  • Flood Risk and Wetlands Assessment: Identification of any flood risk and/or wetland areas and related restrictions
  • Physical Restrictions: Analysis of physical site limitations that may impact value
  • Utilities: Evaluation of utility availability and infrastructure requirements
  • Transportation Analysis: Assessment of transportation links and access to the property
  • Improvement Analysis: Assessment of the condition and functionality of the improvements, including accommodations, amenities, and infrastructure

Highest and Best Use Analysis

Determination of the property's optimal use and value potential:
  • As Vacant: Review of legally permissible, physically possible, financially feasible, and maximally productive uses for the land
  • As Improved: Review of legally permissible, physically possible, financially feasible, and maximally productive uses for the improved property
  • Conclusions: Conclusion of highest and best use, most likely user, and most likely buyer

Cost Approach

Valuation based on replacement cost and depreciation:
  • Land Valuation: For unentitled land, research and analyze comparable land sales to develop a market value of the land, as if vacant. For entitled but not yet constructed properties, land valuation is a function of the market value "as complete" conclusion less the cost of construction and appropriate profit
  • Site Development Costs: Preliminary estimation of site development costs including infrastructure and site preparation
  • Unit Cost Projection: Detailed unit cost projection for development of glamping/lodging units
  • Amenity Cost Project: Preliminary estimate for all amenities, support structures, and FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment)
  • Total Cost New Projection: Comprehensive total cost new estimation for the project
  • Depreciation Deduction: Estimate all forms of depreciation, if applicable
  • Conclusion: Conclude value indication via the Cost Approach

Income Capitalization Approach

Valuation based on the property's income-generating potential:
  • Rates Projection: Forecasting future rates based on market trends, competitive positioning, and data analysis
  • Occupancy Trends: Forecasting occupancy rates by unit type and any potential stabilization period
  • Insights and Trends: Utilization of Sage's proprietary outdoor hospitality database for trend analysis and benchmarking
  • Expense Analysis: Detailed breakdown of projected operating expenses by category
  • Industry Averages Comparison: Comparison with industry averages to benchmark performance
  • Net Operating Income Pro Forma: Develop a stabilized pro forma NOI for stabilized properties, and a 10-year discounted cash flow for proposed or unstabilized properties
  • Conclusion: Apply the appropriate risk rates to develop the value indication via the Income Capitalization Approach

Sales Comparison Approach

Valuation based on comparable property sales:
  • Comparable Sales Data: Utilize our extensive database and primary research techniques to identify recent comparable sales of similar properties to the subject. Depending on the property type, this might be on a local, regional, or national basis
  • Analyze Sales Data: Analyze all aspects of the comparable sales and apply adjustments in comparison to the subject, to come up with a range of value
  • Conclusion: Analyze the results of the analysis, including which comparables are most meaningful and develop the value indication via the Sales Comparison Approach

Reconciliation

Final value determination through reconciliation of all approaches:
  • Reconcile Approaches to Value: Summarize and analyze the value indications via each approach utilized, including a discussion of which approach is most meaningful and why
  • Conclusion: Conclude market value, and reconcile to any recent purchase price

Get Started with Your Glamping Appraisal

A professionally prepared appraisal demonstrates the financial viability and market value of your glamping resort, which is often a critical step in obtaining a bank loan or attracting serious investors. Schedule a free consultation with our glamping appraisal specialists to discuss your property. You can also explore our glamping market data and download our free 2025 USA Glamping Market Report to get started.

Why Choose Sage Outdoor Advisory?

350+ outdoor hospitality appraisals completed

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Deep glamping market expertise

Fast turnaround times

Trusted by Industry Leaders

See how Sage Outdoor Advisory has helped successful outdoor hospitality projects across the United States.

“Sage's feasibility study was essential to the success of the first phases of development at our Margaritaville RV Resort in Auburndale. They continue to provide valuable market and financial insights for several of our other new projects. Their unparalleled knowledge of the industry and their unwavering commitment to their clients make them a true asset.”

— Randy Knapp, Owner – Margaritaville RV Resort, Auburndale FL

Recipient of 'Top 10' Awards from USA Today, Campendium, RV Share and Traveler's Choice

“Sage creates win-win scenarios for hoteliers and bankers or investors who want to get into the unconventional glamping space. Open Sky is currently in its second season of operations, in large part, thanks to the relationship with Sage. They provided a thorough and realistic appraisal of our glamping property, which in turn, allowed Open Sky to secure traditional bank funding for our pre-planned & designed build out.”

— Bygnal Dutson, Founder of Open Sky, Zion, UT

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a glamping resort appraisal and why is it important?

A glamping resort appraisal is a professional valuation that assesses the market value of your property based on its location, amenities, income potential, and comparable sales. It's essential for securing financing, supporting a sale, or making informed decisions about future development or expansion.

How long does the glamping appraisal process take?

Our appraisals typically take between 4 to 8 weeks, depending on the size and complexity of the property. This timeframe allows us to thoroughly review market data, inspect the property, and prepare a detailed, accurate report. For a more specific timeline based on your project, please contact our team—we're happy to discuss your appraisal needs.

What makes Sage Outdoor Advisory's appraisals different?

We specialize exclusively in outdoor hospitality, bringing deep expertise and proprietary market data from hundreds of projects across North America. Our appraisals reflect the unique luxury and experiential nature of glamping resorts, something traditional appraisers often miss.

Can an appraisal help me secure a loan or attract investors?

Yes. A professionally prepared appraisal demonstrates the financial viability and market value of your glamping resort, which is often a critical step in obtaining a bank loan or attracting serious investors. Our bank-approved appraisals are trusted by financial institutions nationwide.

Do I need to have an operating resort to get an appraisal?

Not necessarily. We can appraise both existing and proposed developments. For new projects, we use market data, cost projections, and pro forma income to deliver a value estimate based on expected performance. Appraisals can reflect the value of a property "as is," "as permitted but not yet built," "as complete," or "as stabilized."

What is the difference between a market study, a feasibility study and an appraisal?

A market study analyzes supply and demand trends in a particular market and is typically a good first step in determining the potential for a viable project. It focuses on broader market dynamics, including competitor analysis, occupancy trends, and rate positioning, without tying the findings to a specific site. A feasibility study includes the components of a market study but is tailored to a specific site. It incorporates detailed projections for revenue, operating expenses, and construction costs, and evaluates key financial metrics such as return on equity and debt service coverage. Feasibility studies are typically used to guide investment decisions or secure financing for new developments or expansions. An appraisal is similar in scope to a feasibility study but instead determines the market value of a property. Rather than focusing on investor returns, the appraisal provides a professional opinion of value based on market conditions and comparable properties. Appraisals can reflect the value of a property "as is," "as permitted but not yet built," "as complete," or "as stabilized," and are commonly used for lending, acquisitions, or internal decision-making.

Will banks accept Sage's glamping appraisals?

Yes, absolutely. Sage Outdoor Advisory's glamping appraisals are bank-approved and trusted by financial institutions nationwide for glamping property financing and transactions. Our appraisals meet USPAP standards and are specifically designed to satisfy lender requirements. See how we've helped clients like Open Sky in Zion, UT secure traditional bank funding. Schedule a consultation to learn more.

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