Sao Sebastiao
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Annual revenue (actual)
R$132k
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
33%
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
R$963
12 mo avg
↑23%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
28 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
R$305
12 mo avg
↑6%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Sao Sebastiao market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV Charger | — | +R$134,290 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +R$1••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 R$2••••• | 🔒 R$1••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +R$1••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 R$2••••• | 🔒 R$1••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +R$9•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R$3••••• | 🔒 R$2••••• |
| TV | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +R$8•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R$2••••• | 🔒 R$1••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +R$8•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R$2••••• | 🔒 R$1••••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +R$7•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R$2••••• | 🔒 R$2••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +R$6•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R$2••••• | 🔒 R$2••••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +R$5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R$2••••• | 🔒 R$2••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +R$5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R$2••••• | 🔒 R$2••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
2 bedrooms (4.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.8 nights)
Studio (4.7 nights)
1 bedroom (4.6 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (R$52)
3 bedrooms (R$41)
2 bedrooms (R$33)
Studio (R$23)
1 bedroom (R$22)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (60%)
Professionally managed (40%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Sao Sebastiao market averaged 8,825 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 5% from a year earlier and up 28% over two years.
An average Sao Sebastiao listing earns R$86K/year. High-performing listings earn R$272K, while low-performing listings earn R$36K.
Average occupancy in Sao Sebastiao is 23%, producing RevPAR of R$209 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Sao Sebastiao, at R$172K.
Rules vary across Sao Sebastiao. São Sebastião: Moderate. Municipal registration required, tax compliance mandatory. Growing enforcement with inspections in tourist zones, though many hosts still operate informally in beach neighborhoods. Ilhabela: Moderate. Tourism registry and sanitary permits needed. Enforcement exists but inconsistent—formal properties monitored, informal rentals common in residential areas. Ubatuba: Lenient. Basic business registration recommended, environmental compliance in protected zones. Light enforcement—large informal market operates freely despite regulations. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Sao Sebastiao Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 16%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in January and December; it is lowest in August and June.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Internet (98%), TV (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+122%), Pool (+90%), Bbq (+78%).
Average daily rate in Sao Sebastiao is R$998, up 19% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in October.
Guests in Sao Sebastiao book an average of 27 days in advance, down 5% from last year. Booking windows range from 23 days for 1-bedroom listings to 34 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 52% higher than weekday occupancy.
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