According to early 2026 data from AirDNA, there are estimated 1,300 to 2,200 active Airbnb listings in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with the majority (around three-quarters) being entire home rentals. This also includes listings on VRBO and other lesser-utilized short term rental (STR) services. While rules have tightened significantly when compared to when Airbnb first arrived in Winnipeg (see below) it remains to be an effective way for homeowners to earn passive income and pay down their mortgage when not yet paid off. The forward momentum is expected to persist. Just last year, the City of Winnipeg announced the launch a five-year strategy (2026–2030) to significantly boost tourism and economic development, aiming for a $3.4B GDP impact based upon a $1.25 billion in capital investment. As a result, owners of current and prospective STR listed homes are also investing to increase occupancy rates. Exterior and interior design are critical to attracting interest and increasing bookings on STR service providers, with a fresh coat of paint being the first line of marketing effort. As someone among this group of business-savvy homeowners, you have come online to search for a professional Airbnb painting service in Winnipeg. Call
204-233-4769 to ask about our service and get a FREE quote, or read ahead first for more information.
“The City of Winnipeg requires that all short-term rentals (STRs) to be licensed, renewed annually, and to collect a 5% accommodation tax. Rentals are generally restricted to the operator’s primary residence, especially for properties acquired after February 23, 2023. Operators must adhere to safety, parking, and noise regulations, with rentals limited to 29 consecutive nights.”
Why Choose Buhle Painting & Decorating When Seeking the Best STR / Airbnb Painting Service in Winnipeg MB
Airbnb Exterior Painting Service
A fresh exterior paint job significantly boosts Airbnb occupancy rates by enhancing curb appeal (or more specifically, online curb appeal), increasing listing clicks, and signaling cleanliness. A well-maintained exterior effectively acts as the primary “packaging” of your listing, reducing guest anxiety and driving booking decisions. These factors not only increase bookings, they may also justify higher nightly rates when compared against competing listings in Winnipeg.
Buhle is Winnipeg’s premium
residential exterior painter, specializing in single detached family homes, townhouses (
view more), and duplexes (
view more). For those about to purchase a home who want to leverage Airbnb, the latter (duplexes) is particularly appealing in that they often allow owners to satisfy strict “principal residence” or owner-occupancy regulations. By living in one unit and short-term renting the other, owners may potentially comply with zoning laws that ban non-owner-occupied, single-family rentals, while maximizing rental income through dual-unit usage. Exterior painting can be used to delineate one unit from the other, with one appealing to your household’s preferences (generally more subdued) and the secondary unit being more vibrant and appealing to what visitors to Winnipeg may be looking for.
Airbnb Interior Painting Service
Strategic interior painting increases Airbnb occupancy rates by making properties more photogenic. It can create a “wow” factor, and justify higher nightly rates when compared against cookie-cutter competitors. Experts suggest that thoughtful, professional-level painting and design may increase STR revenue by as much as 40%, with many hosts reporting 10-25% higher average daily rates (ADR) after a refresh of interior paint.
Mural Painting for Enhanced Guest Experiences
As alluded to in the sections above, standing out from the crowd is the key to increasing bookings on Airbnb. While a fresh coat of exterior and interior paint all make a difference, consider stepping it up a natch by adding a mural (or murals) to the property. Adding a painted mural to an Airbnb / STR can help increase bookings by creating a unique, visually appealing, and memorable guest experience. Consider a scene that depicts what visitors come to Winnipeg to experience. For instance, a mural capturing the essence of Winnipeg may blend its rich Indigenous history, diverse cultural tapestry, our vibrant arts scene. or even its dramatic but beautiful winter landscape. This is yet another category that sets Buhle Painting & Decorating apart from other painters, as we offer mural painting services too.
Free Estimate on Your Airbnb Painting Project
Just because you will earn revenue from painting your Airbnb, doesn’t mean that you don’t appreciate value wherever you can get it. You’ll be pleased to know that we offer a FREE estimate for all house painting projects, Airbnbs included. Give us a call or send us an email to get started.
(Winnipeg area homes)
