Freetown
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Overview
Annual Rev
Le95.5m
12 mo avg
↓26%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 1•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 Le1••••••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
18 days
12 mo avg
↓9 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
Le132,113
12 mo avg
↓52%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Freetown market data as of June 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gym | 6 (33%) | +SLL 171,442,668 (+64%) | SLL 440,697,046 | SLL 269,254,378 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
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
1 bedroom (19.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (9.2 nights)
3 bedrooms (8.4 nights)
Studio (5.0 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (SLL 5)
Studio (SLL 0)
1 bedroom (SLL 0)
2 bedrooms (SLL 0)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (61%)
Professionally managed (39%)
As of June 2026, Freetown has 182 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 7% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in Freetown generates SLL44.6M per year. High-performing properties earn SLL228.1M/year, while low-performing properties earn SLL9.3M/year. Despite declining supply, revenue has fallen sharply, indicating demand weakness outpacing reduced competition. The 11% occupancy rate and five-fold earnings gap between high and average performers suggest a bifurcated market where only select properties capture disproportionate demand.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Freetown. Average annual revenue is SLL44.6M with 11% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to SLL228.1M/year. Declining supply and revenue suggest a contracting market, while the five-fold gap between average and top performers indicates significant performance variance driven by property-level factors rather than overall market strength.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Freetown is 11%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of SLL1.8M, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of SLL103K per day.
3-bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Freetown, with annual revenue of SLL57.1M. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Freetown market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
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The Freetown Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 7% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 29%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. However, the severe RevPAR decline outpacing supply reduction suggests weakened pricing power, while the wide gap between average and high revenues indicates highly uneven performance across listings.
Launch around January, 2-3 months before peak winter season (April peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -111% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (July-June) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in Freetown listings include: Air Conditioning (100%), Kitchen (100%), Tv (94%), Balcony (65%), Private Yard (53%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Gym, Washing Machine, with Gym properties earning approximately 59% more (SLL468.5M/year vs SLL294.4M/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Freetown over the last 12 months: May: SLL2.6M, June: SLL1.2M, July: SLL2.3M, August: SLL2.0M, September: SLL3.6M, October: SLL3.4M, November: SLL2.9M, December: SLL4.6M, January: SLL3.8M, February: SLL3.2M, March: SLL3.4M, April: SLL4.5M. 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 Freetown is SLL1.8M, up 33% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average SLL1.4M/night, 2-bedroom properties average SLL1.6M/night, 3-bedroom properties average SLL1.9M/night, 4+ bedroom properties average SLL1.6M/night. Rates peak in October and are lowest in May.
Guests in Freetown book an average of 18 days in advance, down 25% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 14 days, 2-bedroom: 16 days, 3-bedroom: 22 days, 4+ bedroom: 9 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the Freetown Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 7%, revenue per listing decreased 29%, occupancy fell 10%, average nightly rates increased 33%, and lead time decreased 25%. The rate increase failing to offset occupancy losses signals weakening demand relative to supply, while the substantial gap between average and peak revenue suggests a bifurcated market where top-performing properties capture disproportionate share.
In Freetown, Friday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Wednesday and are lowest on Sunday.