Governor's Harbour
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Overview
Annual Rev
BS$72.9k
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
BS$596
12 mo avg
↑12%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
50 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
BS$148
12 mo avg
↓0%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Governor's Harbour 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +$350,651 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 $2••••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +$6•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $1••••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $1••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $1••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $1••••• |
| TV | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$6•• (+•%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $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 (6.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (BSD 297)
3 bedrooms (BSD 150)
2 bedrooms (BSD 114)
1 bedroom (BSD 102)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (65%)
Independent hosts (35%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Governor's Harbour market averaged 682 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 7% from a year earlier and up 80% over two years.
An average Governor's Harbour listing earns BSD77K/year. High-performing listings earn BSD242K, while low-performing listings earn BSD28K.
Average occupancy in Governor's Harbour is 31%, producing RevPAR of BSD155 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Governor's Harbour, at BSD166K.
Rules vary across Governor's Harbour. Governor's Harbour, Eleuthera: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations or permits required at municipal level. Bahamas national requirements include business license and VAT registration for rentals. Property tax applies. Minimal enforcement infrastructure; most hosts operate informally without licenses. No occupancy rules, rental caps, or density limits. Tourism-dependent economy means authorities take hands-off approach to vacation rentals. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Governor's Harbour Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 7% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 8%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in March and April; it is lowest in September and October.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Kitchen (99%), Internet (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+186%), Washing Machine (+66%), Gym (+49%).
Average daily rate in Governor's Harbour is BSD731, up 13% year-over-year. Rates peak in March and are lowest in October.
Guests in Governor's Harbour book an average of 49 days in advance, down 6% from last year. Booking windows range from 44 days for 1-bedroom listings to 55 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekend occupancy is 9% higher than weekday occupancy.