Question 1

How many Airbnb and VRBO listings are in Rotonda West?

Accepted Answer

Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Rotonda West market averaged 3,123 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 8% from a year earlier and up 35% over two years.

Question 2

How much do Airbnbs and VRBOs make in Rotonda West?

Accepted Answer

An average Rotonda West listing earns $30K/year. High-performing listings earn $88K, while low-performing listings earn $13K.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Median Rotonda West home prices by size are 1-bedroom $174K, 2-bedroom $281K, 3-bedroom $489K, and 4+ bedroom $619K.

Question 4

What is the occupancy rate for Airbnb and VRBO in Rotonda West?

Accepted Answer

Average occupancy in Rotonda West is 31%, producing RevPAR of $68 per available night.

Question 5

Are short-term rentals legal in Rotonda West?

Accepted Answer

Rules vary across Rotonda West. Rotonda West: Lenient. Part of unincorporated Charlotte County. Business tax receipt required, no density limits. Minimal enforcement, many hosts operate.
Englewood: Lenient. Unincorporated area, basic business tax receipt needed. Light enforcement, widespread STR activity.
Port Charlotte: Lenient. Unincorporated Charlotte County rules apply. Business tax receipt required, minimal restrictions. Light enforcement.
Punta Gorda: Moderate. Business tax receipt, zoning compliance required. Some enforcement of zoning violations but not aggressive citywide monitoring. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.

Question 6

Is the Rotonda West Airbnb and VRBO market oversaturated?

Accepted Answer

The Rotonda West Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 8% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 5%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.

Question 7

When is peak season for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Rotonda West?

Accepted Answer

RevPAR is highest in March and July; it is lowest in October and November.

Question 8

Which Airbnb and VRBO amenities matter most in Rotonda West?

Accepted Answer

The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (99%), Internet (99%), TV (98%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+21%), Washing Machine (+16%), TV (+11%).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Average daily rate in Rotonda West is $302, up 20% year-over-year. Rates peak in February and are lowest in September.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Guests in Rotonda West book an average of 44 days in advance, up 12% from last year. Booking windows range from 38 days for 1-bedroom listings to 56 days for 4+ bedroom listings.

Question 11

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

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 19% 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.Casey Key	$53.6K 55 listings	18.0% 55 listings
2.Manasota Key & Englewood Beach	$48.1K 296 listings	17.0% 296 listings
3.Venice Island	$37.0K 56 listings	13.4% 56 listings
4.East Englewood	$31.5K 154 listings	11.5% 154 listings
5.Palm, Don Pedro & Little Gasparilla Islands	$56.1K 62 listings	10.7% 62 listings
6.South & East Venice	$34.3K 292 listings	9.2% 292 listings
7.Englewood Mainland	$27.0K 138 listings	8.6% 138 listings
8.South Gulf Cove & Gulf Cove	$29.9K 97 listings	8.5% 97 listings
9.Nokomis Mainland	$33.6K 145 listings	8.1% 145 listings
10.Rotonda West	$28.4K 220 listings	8.1% 220 listings
11.Boca Grande & Gasparilla Island	$80.9K 23 listings	3.8% 23 listings