Port Dover

As of May 2026, Port Dover, Long Point, Simcoe, Brantford have 373 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 9% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Port Dover generates C$31K per year. High-performing properties earn C$65K/year, while low-performing properties earn C$15K/year. The substantial revenue spread suggests that market rewards are highly polarized rather than evenly distributed among existing inventory.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Port Dover. Average annual revenue is C$31K with 30% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to C$65K/year. This variance highlights a significant performance gap, indicating that a minority of listings capture a disproportionate share of total market demand.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Port Dover is 30%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of C$287, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of C$54 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Port Dover, with annual revenue of C$46K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Port Dover market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Port Dover area. Port Dover: Moderate. Municipal Accommodation Tax registration required, zoning rules apply. Norfolk County has some enforcement but many operate informally. Long Point: Moderate. Part of Norfolk County, same tax registration needed. Limited enforcement in seasonal cottage area, many unregistered operators. Simcoe: Moderate. Norfolk County rules, accommodation tax required. Standard zoning compliance. Moderate enforcement, complaint-driven. Brantford: Lenient. Business license required, zoning compliance. Light enforcement, primarily complaint-based with minimal proactive monitoring. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Port Dover Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 9% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 24%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The concurrent drop in both supply and revenue suggests that market contraction is currently outpacing the removal of underperforming capacity.

Launch around April, 2-3 months before peak summer season (July peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 38% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (March-January) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Port Dover listings include: Kitchen (97%), Air Conditioning (89%), Tv (89%), Heating (78%), Bbq (69%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Lake Access, Bbq, Tv, with Lake Access properties earning approximately 21% more (C$58K/year vs C$48K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Port Dover 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$1K, January: C$556, February: C$602, March: C$819, 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 Port Dover is C$287, up 6% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average C$186/night, 2-bedroom properties average C$258/night, 3-bedroom properties average C$286/night, 4+ bedroom properties average C$525/night. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.

Guests in Port Dover book an average of 34 days in advance, down 18% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 33 days, 2-bedroom: 33 days, 3-bedroom: 35 days, 4+ bedroom: 39 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Port Dover Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 9%, revenue per listing decreased 24%, occupancy fell 6%, average nightly rates increased 6%, and lead time decreased 18%. These shifts reflect a tightening environment where shorter booking windows and lower occupancy are pressuring overall asset yields.

In Port Dover, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekends show 48% higher occupancy than weekdays.