Cole Bay, SX
Part of the Sint Maarten market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
$81.9k
12 mo avg
↑17%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
49%
12 mo avg
↑3%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$434
12 mo avg
↑8%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
45 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$156
12 mo avg
↑6%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Sint Maarten 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | — | +$47,997 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 7•• (••%) | 🔒 +$4•••• (+•••%) | 🔒 $9•••• | 🔒 $4•••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +$2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1••••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+•%) | 🔒 $8•••• | 🔒 $8•••• |
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
Studio (6.2 nights)
1 bedroom (5.8 nights)
2 bedrooms (5.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($273)
3 bedrooms ($154)
2 bedrooms ($95)
1 bedroom ($63)
Studio ($62)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (68%)
Independent hosts (32%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Sint Maarten market averaged 1,212 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 14% from a year earlier and down 9% over two years.
An average Sint Maarten listing earns $61K/year. High-performing listings earn $140K, while low-performing listings earn $26K.
Average occupancy in Sint Maarten is 40%, producing RevPAR of $119 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Sint Maarten, at $132K.
Rules vary across Sint Maarten. I don't have reliable information about short-term rental regulations or enforcement reality for Philipsburg, Simpson Bay, and Maho Beach in Sint Maarten. These locations are in a Caribbean territory with limited publicly available data on STR enforcement practices. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Sint Maarten Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 14% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 31%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in March and April; it is lowest in September and October.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), Internet (98%), TV (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+99%), Bbq (+74%), Washing Machine (+66%).
Average daily rate in Sint Maarten is $414, up 7% year-over-year. Rates peak in March and are lowest in September.
Guests in Sint Maarten book an average of 44 days in advance. Booking windows range from 38 days for 1-bedroom listings to 60 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Thursday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 16% higher than weekday occupancy.