Sao Sebastiao
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Overview
Annual Rev
R$131.3k
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
R$945
12 mo avg
↑18%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
26 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
R$298
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Sao Sebastiao market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +R$117,951 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +R$9•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R$2••••• | 🔒 R$1••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +R$9•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R$2••••• | 🔒 R$1••••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +R$8•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R$2••••• | 🔒 R$1••••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +R$7•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R$2••••• | 🔒 R$1••••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1•• (•%) | 🔒 +R$6•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R$2••••• | 🔒 R$1••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +R$5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R$2••••• | 🔒 R$1••••• |
| TV | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +R$5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R$2••••• | 🔒 R$1••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +R$5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R$2••••• | 🔒 R$1••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 2••• (••%) | 🔒 +R$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R$2••••• | 🔒 R$1••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
1 bedroom (5.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (R$52)
3 bedrooms (R$41)
2 bedrooms (R$33)
1 bedroom (R$21)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (72%)
Independent hosts (28%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Sao Sebastiao market averaged 8,701 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 3% from a year earlier and up 26% over two years.
An average Sao Sebastiao listing earns R$87K/year. High-performing listings earn R$273K, while low-performing listings earn R$37K.
Average occupancy in Sao Sebastiao is 23%, producing RevPAR of R$207 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Sao Sebastiao, at R$171K.
Rules vary across Sao Sebastiao. São Sebastião: Moderate. Municipal registration required, tax compliance mandatory. Growing enforcement with periodic inspections and fines for unregistered properties. Ilhabela: Moderate. Tourism registry and municipal license needed, environmental zone restrictions apply. Selective enforcement, more active during peak season. Ubatuba: Lenient. Basic business registration recommended, minimal oversight. Light enforcement, many operate informally without significant consequences. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Sao Sebastiao Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 13%, 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 (96%), TV (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+117%), Pool (+88%), TV (+80%).
Average daily rate in Sao Sebastiao is R$989, up 18% year-over-year. Rates peak in January and are lowest in September.
Guests in Sao Sebastiao book an average of 26 days in advance, down 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 23 days for 1-bedroom listings to 33 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 49% higher than weekday occupancy.