Waterville
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Annual revenue (actual)
€30.6k
12 mo avg
↑18%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
43%
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
€210
12 mo avg
↑28%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
49 days
12 mo avg
↓1 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
€58
12 mo avg
↑21%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Waterville market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +€16,074 | — | — |
| Sauna | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +€1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 €5•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +€9••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +€9••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| TV | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +€8••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +€6••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +€5••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +€4••• (+••%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +€3••• (+••%) | 🔒 €3•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +€2••• (+•%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 4• (•%) | 🔒 +€1••• (+•%) | 🔒 €4•••• | 🔒 €3•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
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 (4.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.6 nights)
2 bedrooms (4.3 nights)
1 bedroom (3.9 nights)
Studio (3.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (€133)
3 bedrooms (€95)
2 bedrooms (€64)
1 bedroom (€44)
Studio (€34)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (59%)
Professionally managed (41%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Waterville market averaged 1,065 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 3% from a year earlier.
An average Waterville listing earns €27K/year. High-performing listings earn €53K, while low-performing listings earn €13K.
Average occupancy in Waterville is 38%, producing RevPAR of €52 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Waterville, at €32K.
Rules vary across Waterville. I don't have reliable, current information about short-term rental regulations or enforcement realities for these specific Irish towns (Waterville, Cahersiveen, and Sneem in County Kerry). Ireland has national planning regulations requiring planning permission for short-term rentals in some cases, but local enforcement varies significantly by council area. For accurate information about Kerry County Council's current requirements and actual enforcement practices in these towns, I'd recommend contacting the council directly or consulting local property management professionals. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Waterville Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 40%, 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%), Heating (93%), Parking (92%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+31%), TV (+26%), Heating (+21%).
Average daily rate in Waterville is €216, up 31% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in October.
Guests in Waterville book an average of 47 days in advance, down 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 45 days for 1-bedroom listings to 51 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 21% higher than weekday occupancy.
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