Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Bremerton?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Bremerton market averaged 1,810 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 8% from a year earlier and up 32% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Bremerton?

Accepted Answer

An average Bremerton listing earns $43K/year. High-performing listings earn $93K, while low-performing listings earn $17K.

Question 3

How much does it cost to buy an Airbnb or VRBO property in Bremerton?

Accepted Answer

Median Bremerton home prices by size are 1-bedroom $469K, 2-bedroom $510K, 3-bedroom $573K, and 4+ bedroom $653K.

Question 4

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Bremerton?

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Bremerton is 33%, producing RevPAR of $93 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Bremerton?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Bremerton. Bremerton: Lenient. Business license required, no owner-occupancy mandate. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely.
Seattle: Strict. Owner-occupancy required, two-unit maximum, operator's license mandatory. Active enforcement with significant fines and platform compliance.
Tacoma: Moderate. Business license and zoning compliance required, no owner-occupancy rule. Complaint-based enforcement, moderately active.
Olympia: Moderate. Business license required, residential zoning restrictions apply. Light to moderate enforcement, primarily complaint-driven. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Bremerton Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Bremerton Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 8% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 15%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Bremerton?

Accepted Answer

RevPAR is highest in July and August; it is lowest in January and February.

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Bremerton?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Internet (97%), Heating (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+65%), Hot Tub (+48%), Bbq (+48%).

Question 9

What is the average nightly rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Bremerton?

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Bremerton is $319, up 18% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in February.

Question 10

How far in advance do guests book Airbnb and VRBO stays in Bremerton?

Accepted Answer

Guests in Bremerton book an average of 38 days in advance, up 2% from last year. Booking windows range from 34 days for 1-bedroom listings to 46 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

Which days of the week perform best for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Bremerton?

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 54% higher than weekday occupancy.

Question 12

How is gross yield calculated?

Accepted Answer

For each eligible home, annual room-revenue potential is divided by a ZIP- and bedroom-matched home-value estimate. Groups show the median of those yields. Cleaning income is excluded. Gross yield is before expenses and financing.

Neighborhood	Revenue (potential)	Gross yield
1.Bremerton and Silverdale	$42.1K 162 listings	10.5% 162 listings
2.Shelton and Harstine Island	$46.2K 46 listings	9.9% 46 listings
3.Port Orchard and South Kitsap	$46.5K 106 listings	9.5% 106 listings
4.Key Peninsula	$58.1K 43 listings	9.1% 43 listings
5.Hood Canal, Union and Grapeview	$45.7K 107 listings	8.8% 107 listings
6.Eld Inlet and Summit Lake	$45.6K 42 listings	8.7% 42 listings
7.Poulsbo and North Kitsap	$48.1K 123 listings	7.8% 123 listings
8.Gig Harbor Peninsula and Fox Island	$47.9K 99 listings	6.6% 99 listings
9.Bainbridge Island	$51.7K 87 listings	5.7% 87 listings
10.Vashon Island	$45.5K 70 listings	5.4% 70 listings