São Francisco Do Sul

As of June 2026, São Francisco do Sul, Joinville, Balneário Barra do Sul have 1,337 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 4% increase from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in São Francisco do Sul generates R$29K per year. High-performing properties earn R$81K/year, while low-performing properties earn R$12K/year. Supply growth of 4.5% YoY combined with declining revenue signals intensifying competition outpacing demand. The nearly 3x performance gap between high and low performers suggests market bifurcation, where differentiation increasingly determines viability.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in São Francisco do Sul. Average annual revenue is R$29K with 17% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to R$81K/year. Despite modest supply growth of 4.5% YoY, revenue declined 7.2%, suggesting demand softness outpacing new listings. The nearly 3x gap between average and top performers indicates significant performance variance within a relatively soft market.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in São Francisco do Sul is 17%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of R$483, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of R$69 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in São Francisco do Sul, with annual revenue of R$51K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the São Francisco do Sul market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the São Francisco do Sul area. São Francisco do Sul: Lenient. No specific STR regulations, general business registration may apply. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Joinville: Lenient. Basic business license (alvará) required, tax registration. Light enforcement, widespread informal operations. Balneário Barra do Sul: Lenient. Municipal registration recommended, tourist tax collection expected. Minimal enforcement, most hosts operate without formal compliance. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The São Francisco do Sul Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 7%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The wide gap between average revenue ($29,193) and high-performing properties ($81,118) suggests significant performance variance, while the 17% occupancy rate reflects a market with considerable available capacity and intensifying competition among listings.

Launch around October, 2-3 months before peak winter season (January peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 68% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (May-June) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in São Francisco do Sul listings include: Kitchen (98%), Tv (95%), Bbq (89%), Air Conditioning (87%), Pets Allowed (63%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Lake Access, Pool, Bbq, with Lake Access properties earning approximately 67% more (R$132K/year vs R$79K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in São Francisco do Sul over the last 12 months: May: R$648, June: R$345, July: R$678, August: R$455, September: R$750, October: R$899, November: R$2K, December: R$5K, January: R$7K, February: R$4K, March: R$2K, April: R$2K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.

The overall average nightly rate in São Francisco do Sul is R$483, up 15% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average R$296/night, 2-bedroom properties average R$418/night, 3-bedroom properties average R$558/night, 4+ bedroom properties average R$960/night. Rates peak in January and are lowest in June.

Guests in São Francisco do Sul book an average of 22 days in advance, down 14% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 19 days, 2-bedroom: 20 days, 3-bedroom: 23 days, 4+ bedroom: 29 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the São Francisco do Sul Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply grew 4%, revenue per listing decreased 7%, occupancy fell 17%, average nightly rates increased 15%, and lead time decreased 14%. The combination of rising supply with falling occupancy and shortened booking windows signals intensifying competition, while the substantial gap between average revenue ($29,193) and top performers ($81,118) suggests market bifurcation favoring differentiated properties.

In São Francisco do Sul, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Tuesday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekends show 31% higher occupancy than weekdays.