Zierikzee

As of June 2026, Zierikzee, Renesse, Brouwershaven have 736 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 1% increase from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Zierikzee generates €22K per year. High-performing properties earn €43K/year, while low-performing properties earn €11K/year. With supply essentially flat and revenue declining 17% annually despite stable inventory, the market faces demand contraction rather than oversupply. The doubling gap between high and low performers suggests significant operational or positioning variance is driving outcomes in this softening market.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Zierikzee. Average annual revenue is €22K with 38% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €43K/year. Despite minimal supply growth, revenue declined significantly year-over-year, suggesting market saturation or seasonal softness rather than capacity constraints. The doubling of revenue between average and top performers indicates meaningful differentiation opportunities exist within a relatively stable competitive landscape.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Zierikzee is 38%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €171, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €40 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Zierikzee, with annual revenue of €27K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Zierikzee market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Zierikzee area. Zierikzee: Moderate. Registration required, environmental permit needed for commercial use. Standard Dutch municipal rules apply. Moderate enforcement through complaints. Renesse: Moderate. Registration mandatory, zoning restrictions in residential areas. Municipality monitors due to tourism pressure. Moderate enforcement. Brouwershaven: Lenient. Basic registration required, minimal restrictions in this small village. Light enforcement, tourism encouraged. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Zierikzee Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 17%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The wide gap between average revenue ($21,949) and high-performing properties ($43,336) suggests significant performance variation across the market, while the 38% occupancy rate reflects moderate demand absorption despite flat multi-year trends.

Launch around January, 2-3 months before peak summer season (April peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 70% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (November-January) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Zierikzee listings include: Kitchen (75%), Tv (65%), Washing Machine (55%), Pets Allowed (46%), Heating (44%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Heating, Tv, Pets Allowed, with Heating properties earning approximately 310% more (€140K/year vs €34K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Zierikzee over the last 12 months: May: €2K, June: €2K, July: €2K, August: €2K, September: €1K, October: €1K, November: €618, December: €926, January: €562, February: €570, March: €1K, April: €2K. 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 Zierikzee is €171, up 14% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €127/night, 2-bedroom properties average €152/night, 3-bedroom properties average €202/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €242/night. Rates peak in August and are lowest in November.

Guests in Zierikzee book an average of 39 days in advance, down 30% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 38 days, 2-bedroom: 37 days, 3-bedroom: 43 days, 4+ bedroom: 37 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Zierikzee Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply grew 1%, revenue per listing decreased 17%, occupancy fell 18%, average nightly rates increased 14%, and lead time decreased 30%. The combination of flat supply growth with declining occupancy and revenue suggests weakening demand relative to available inventory, while the substantial gap between average ($21,949) and high-performing listings ($43,336) indicates market stratification favoring differentiated properties.

In Zierikzee, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekends show 15% higher occupancy than weekdays.