Shelburne
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Overview
Annual Rev
C$44k
12 mo avg
↑11%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
C$269
12 mo avg
↑25%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
32 days
12 mo avg
↓10 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
C$77
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Shelburne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +$32,101 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $6•••• | 🔒 $5•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$9••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +$8••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| TV | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$4••• (+••%) | 🔒 $5•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••• (+•%) | 🔒 $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
4+ bedrooms (6.4 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.5 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.2 nights)
1 bedroom (4.6 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CA$104)
3 bedrooms (CA$82)
2 bedrooms (CA$66)
1 bedroom (CA$45)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (50%)
Independent hosts (50%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Shelburne market averaged 493 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 1% from a year earlier and up 37% over two years.
An average Shelburne listing earns C$39K/year. High-performing listings earn C$83K, while low-performing listings earn C$21K.
Average occupancy in Shelburne is 36%, producing RevPAR of C$71 per available night.
3-bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Shelburne, at C$53K.
Rules vary across Shelburne. Halifax: Moderate. Registration required, principal residence rule, max 2 units per property. Enforcement increasing with complaints but many unlicensed operators exist. Lunenburg: Moderate. Business license required, zoning restrictions in heritage areas. Complaint-driven enforcement, some unlicensed activity tolerated. Mahone Bay: Lenient. Business license needed, basic zoning rules. Minimal enforcement, tourism-friendly approach with limited oversight. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Shelburne Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 33%, 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 Parking (99%), Kitchen (98%), Heating (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Sauna (+58%), Washing Machine (+46%), Bbq (+36%).
Average daily rate in Shelburne is C$301, up 28% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in November.
Guests in Shelburne book an average of 35 days in advance, down 7% from last year. Booking windows range from 33 days for 2-bedroom listings to 39 days for 3-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 23% higher than weekday occupancy.