Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Georgetown?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Georgetown market averaged 1,710 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 16% from a year earlier and up 56% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Georgetown?

Accepted Answer

An average Georgetown listing earns $50K/year. High-performing listings earn $110K, while low-performing listings earn $27K.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Median Georgetown home prices by size are 1-bedroom $224K, 2-bedroom $226K, 3-bedroom $336K, and 4+ bedroom $1.4M.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Georgetown is 32%, producing RevPAR of $110 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Georgetown?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Georgetown. Myrtle Beach: Moderate. Business license required, annual registration, occupancy limits enforced. City actively monitors compliance with inspections and fines for violations.
Georgetown: Lenient. Business license needed, basic zoning compliance. Minimal active enforcement, many operate informally without issues.
Pawleys Island: Moderate. Town business license required, parking and occupancy rules apply. Enforcement primarily complaint-driven, occasional violations addressed but not heavily monitored. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Georgetown Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Georgetown Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 16% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 8%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Georgetown?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Georgetown?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Internet (100%), Air Conditioning (98%), TV (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+42%), TV (+32%), Air Conditioning (+25%).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Georgetown is $387, up 6% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in January.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Guests in Georgetown book an average of 56 days in advance, up 11% from last year. Booking windows range from 37 days for 1-bedroom listings to 74 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 36% 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.DeBordieu & Southern Coast	$89.1K 32 listings	17.3% 32 listings
2.Georgetown & Surrounding Countryside	$31.4K 30 listings	12.4% 30 listings
3.Garden City Beach & Surroundings	$46.8K 131 listings	11.3% 131 listings
4.Murrells Inlet & Inland Surroundings	$38.3K 119 listings	10.8% 119 listings
5.Litchfield Beach & Surroundings	$50.6K 194 listings	9.6% 194 listings
6.Pawleys Mainland & Surroundings	$29.9K 194 listings	7.3% 194 listings
7.Pawleys Island	$55.8K 41 listings	5.2% 41 listings