Bancroft

As of May 2026, Bancroft, Peterborough, Belleville have 1,780 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 13% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Bancroft generates C$39K per year. High-performing properties earn C$100K/year, while low-performing properties earn C$19K/year. The wide performance gap suggests that the market is highly fragmented, where top-tier listings capture disproportionate revenue despite a 13% decline in overall supply.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Bancroft. Average annual revenue is C$39K with 31% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to C$100K/year. This revenue variance highlights that profitability is heavily dependent on asset positioning rather than market-wide averages, particularly as total revenue has compressed by 20% year-over-year.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Bancroft is 31%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of C$396, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of C$66 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Bancroft, with annual revenue of C$55K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Bancroft market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Bancroft area. Bancroft: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or licensing requirements. Operates under general zoning and business rules. Minimal enforcement. Peterborough: Moderate. Business license required, zoning compliance needed, principal residence encouraged but not mandated. Standard enforcement through complaints. Belleville: Lenient. No dedicated STR bylaws, follows general business licensing and zoning. Light enforcement, complaint-based only. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Bancroft Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 13% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 20%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics, suggesting that the reduction in available listings is currently offset by weaker per-unit revenue performance.

Launch around May, 2-3 months before peak summer season (August peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 23% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (January-March) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Bancroft listings include: Kitchen (96%), Tv (82%), Bbq (76%), Heating (75%), Balcony (67%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Washing Machine, Hot Tub, Tv, with Washing Machine properties earning approximately 64% more (C$86K/year vs C$52K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Bancroft over the last 12 months: May: C$2K, June: C$3K, July: C$4K, August: C$4K, September: C$2K, October: C$2K, November: C$1K, December: C$2K, January: C$1K, February: C$1K, March: C$1K, April: C$1K. 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 Bancroft is C$396, up 13% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average C$211/night, 2-bedroom properties average C$284/night, 3-bedroom properties average C$368/night, 4+ bedroom properties average C$612/night. Rates peak in December and are lowest in May.

Guests in Bancroft book an average of 36 days in advance, down 21% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 31 days, 2-bedroom: 35 days, 3-bedroom: 36 days, 4+ bedroom: 41 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, supply declined 13%, revenue per listing decreased 20%, occupancy fell 2%, average nightly rates increased 13%, and lead time decreased 21%. The combination of rising nightly rates and shrinking lead times points to a shift toward spontaneous, higher-margin bookings amid tightening market conditions.

In Bancroft, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Tuesday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekends show 45% higher occupancy than weekdays.