Waterville
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Overview
Annual Rev
€29.9k
12 mo avg
↑13%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
€203
12 mo avg
↑26%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
46 days
12 mo avg
↓11 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€51
12 mo avg
↓15%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Waterville 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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4+
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | — | +€19,109 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €5•••• | 🔒 €4•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 9 (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €5•••• | 🔒 €4•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €5•••• | 🔒 €4•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +€5••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| TV | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +€2••• (+•%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +€1••• (+•%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €4•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +€9•• (+•%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €4•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +€5•• (+•%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €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)
2 bedrooms (4.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.3 nights)
1 bedroom (3.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€134)
3 bedrooms (€93)
2 bedrooms (€63)
1 bedroom (€41)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (68%)
Independent hosts (32%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Waterville market averaged 1,052 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 6% from a year earlier.
An average Waterville listing earns €27K/year. High-performing listings earn €53K, while low-performing listings earn €14K.
Average occupancy in Waterville is 38%, producing RevPAR of €49 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Waterville, at €34K.
Rules vary across Waterville. I don't have reliable, current data on short-term rental regulations or enforcement reality for these specific Irish towns (Waterville, Cahersiveen, and Sneem in County Kerry). Ireland has national planning regulations requiring permission for short-term lets in rent pressure zones, but enforcement varies significantly by local authority. Without verified local enforcement data for these small Kerry towns, I cannot accurately classify them or confirm whether hosts commonly operate despite restrictions. I recommend contacting Kerry County Council directly for current requirements and enforcement practices. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Waterville Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 28%, 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 (94%), Parking (93%), Heating (91%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+35%), TV (+33%), Heating (+24%).
Average daily rate in Waterville is €213, up 32% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in September.
Guests in Waterville book an average of 46 days in advance, down 11% from last year. Booking windows range from 44 days for 1-bedroom listings to 50 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 20% higher than weekday occupancy.