Airbnb comparison · Sainte-Adèle vs Morin-Heights
Sainte-Adèle vs Morin-Heights — where to invest in Airbnb in the Laurentides?
Short answer — For an Airbnb investor in the Laurentides, Sainte-Adèle beats Morin-Heights on regulatory certainty: tourism-residence use is permitted by by-law 1314-2010-Z (pages 250, 411, 429) with no gray area. Morin-Heights shows 6.6% reference cash-on-cash vs 12.9% in Sainte-Adèle, but STR use depends on the lot's exact zone — written confirmation required lot by lot.
| Metric | Sainte-Adèle | Morin-Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Airbnb regulations | Permitted by by-law | Verify by zone |
| Project Heritage lots | Yes — 70+ lots | Verify lot by lot |
| ADR (average nightly rate) | $340/night | $310/night |
| Occupancy rate | 65% | 60% |
| Annual gross revenue | $80,665 | $67,890 |
| Cash-on-cash return | 12.9% | 6.6% |
| Land from | $119,000 | $135,000 |
Indicative comparison — Heritage reference scenario (land + build, 25% / 5.5% / 25-year financing). Past returns do not guarantee future returns. Verify municipal regulations before any purchase.
Airbnb regulations — Sainte-Adèle
In Sainte-Adèle, tourism residence (Airbnb / Vrbo) is expressly authorized by zoning by-law 1314-2010-Z in zones named on pages 250, 411 and 429 — no derogation, no individual application, no minimum-stay condition beyond what the rental contract sets. Project Heritage sits in one of these zones.
Airbnb regulations — Morin-Heights
In Morin-Heights, tourism residence is governed by the local zoning by-law: permission depends on the exact lot zone. Quebec also requires the CITQ number and the 3.5% lodging tax (Bill 67). Verify the zone with the planning department before any purchase — do not assume a neighboring lot is permitted.
Frequently asked questions
Sainte-Adèle or Morin-Heights for an Airbnb — which to choose?
For an Airbnb investor in the Laurentides, Sainte-Adèle beats Morin-Heights on regulatory certainty: tourism-residence use is permitted by by-law 1314-2010-Z (pages 250, 411, 429) with no gray area. Morin-Heights shows 6.6% reference cash-on-cash vs 12.9% in Sainte-Adèle, but STR use depends on the lot's exact zone — written confirmation required lot by lot.
Where are Airbnb rules clearest — Sainte-Adèle or Morin-Heights?
Sainte-Adèle: Permitted by by-law. Morin-Heights: Verify by zone. Only Sainte-Adèle writes tourism-residence use directly into the municipal zoning by-law (1314-2010-Z, pages 250, 411, 429) for Project Heritage lots.
What is the Heritage reference cash-on-cash for Sainte-Adèle vs Morin-Heights?
Heritage scenario (land + build, 25% down, 5.5%, 25 years, 2024/2026 data): Sainte-Adèle 12.9%, Morin-Heights 6.6%. Annual gross revenue: $80,665 vs $67,890. Assumptions editable in the ROI calculator.
Are there certified Airbnb-permitted lots in Morin-Heights?
No certified development equivalent to Project Heritage in Morin-Heights. Every lot requires lot-by-lot zoning verification. For land where the use is written into the by-law with no gray area, see Sainte-Adèle (Project Heritage).
Where do the ADR and occupancy figures come from?
AirDNA median for 2–4 bedroom chalets (2024/2026), calibrated per municipality and cross-checked with Heritage operating data. Last updated: 2026-05-22.
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