Courtenay
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Overview
Annual Rev
C$44.3k
12 mo avg
↑16%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
C$244
12 mo avg
↑26%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
40 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
C$79
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Courtenay 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 | — | +$72,866 | — | — |
| Sauna | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| TV | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••• (+•%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
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
3 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
1 bedroom (4.6 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.3 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CA$156)
3 bedrooms (CA$107)
2 bedrooms (CA$65)
1 bedroom (CA$44)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (51%)
Independent hosts (49%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Courtenay market averaged 621 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 19% from a year earlier and down 21% over two years.
An average Courtenay listing earns C$43K/year. High-performing listings earn C$85K, while low-performing listings earn C$18K.
Average occupancy in Courtenay is 42%, producing RevPAR of C$83 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Courtenay, at C$77K.
Rules vary across Courtenay. Courtenay: Moderate. Business license required, principal residence only, max 2 bedrooms. Growing enforcement with complaints investigated. Comox: Moderate. Business license mandatory, principal residence requirement, zoning restrictions apply. Complaint-based enforcement increasing. Campbell River: Lenient. Business license needed, some zoning limits. Light enforcement, many operate without compliance. Minimal active monitoring. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Courtenay Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 19% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 39%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and November.
The most common amenities are Internet (98%), Kitchen (98%), Parking (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Gym (+40%), Washing Machine (+40%), Bbq (+34%).
Average daily rate in Courtenay is C$273, up 27% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.
Guests in Courtenay book an average of 40 days in advance, down 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 36 days for 1-bedroom listings to 53 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 20% higher than weekday occupancy.