Cape Breton Island
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Overview
Annual Rev
C$38.3k
12 mo avg
↑10%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
C$260
12 mo avg
↑15%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
35 days
12 mo avg
↓8 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
C$61
12 mo avg
↓18%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Cape Breton Island 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 | — | +$43,577 | — | — |
| Sauna | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$4•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| TV | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$6••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$5•• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
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
4+ bedrooms (5.6 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.2 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.8 nights)
1 bedroom (4.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CA$99)
3 bedrooms (CA$79)
2 bedrooms (CA$63)
1 bedroom (CA$38)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (62%)
Independent hosts (38%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Cape Breton Island market averaged 788 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 6% from a year earlier.
An average Cape Breton Island listing earns C$36K/year. High-performing listings earn C$80K, while low-performing listings earn C$18K.
Average occupancy in Cape Breton Island is 35%, producing RevPAR of C$62 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Cape Breton Island, at C$55K.
Rules vary across Cape Breton Island. Sydney, NS: Moderate. Business registration required, zoning compliance needed. Standard enforcement through complaints. Baddeck, NS: Lenient. Minimal municipal requirements, follows provincial tourism regulations. Light enforcement, complaint-based. Ingonish, NS: Lenient. Few specific STR regulations, basic business licensing. Very light enforcement in small tourism community. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Cape Breton Island Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 31%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (97%), Parking (96%), Internet (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Sauna (+86%), Ev Charger (+84%), Hot Tub (+58%).
Average daily rate in Cape Breton Island is C$287, up 22% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in January.
Guests in Cape Breton Island book an average of 37 days in advance, down 7% from last year. Booking windows range from 34 days for 1-bedroom listings to 41 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 16% higher than weekday occupancy.