Overstrand Municipality
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Annual revenue (actual)
R423.3k
12 mo avg
↑15%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
39%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
R2,949
12 mo avg
↑28%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
34 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
R906
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Overstrand Municipality market data as of October 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Annual revenue per listing, broken down by bedroom count. Compare which property sizes perform best.
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Short-term rental supply growth
Tracks how the number of active listings changes over time. Rising supply with flat revenue may indicate saturation.
Performance metrics by bedroom
Breakdown of revenue, property values, yields, supply, and cleaning fees for each bedroom type.
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
Shows how specific amenities impact revenue. Beware false correlation i.e. more expensive properties tend to have pools or views.
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicycles | — | +R 523,213 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 2••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 7••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 7••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| TV | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 6••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 7•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 6••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +R 5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 5•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 6••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 7• (•%) | 🔒 +R 4•••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 6••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1•••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Average nightly rate for each day of the week. Most markets see higher rates on weekends.
Occupancy rate by day of week
Shows booking patterns throughout the week. Helps understand demand cycles.
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
3 bedrooms (4.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.1 nights)
1 bedroom (4.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.9 nights)
Studio (2.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (ZAR 46)
3 bedrooms (ZAR 38)
2 bedrooms (ZAR 26)
1 bedroom (ZAR 24)
Studio (ZAR 12)
Professional host share
Independent hosts (58%)
Professionally managed (42%)
Over the 12 months ending September 2026, the Overstrand Municipality market averaged 1,939 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 4% from a year earlier and up 35% over two years.
An average Overstrand Municipality listing earns R325K/year. High-performing listings earn R920K, while low-performing listings earn R141K.
Average occupancy in Overstrand Municipality is 31%, producing RevPAR of R707 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Overstrand Municipality, at R525K.
Rules vary across Overstrand Municipality. Hermanus: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or licensing requirements. Zoning and general business compliance expected. Minimal enforcement, many operate informally. Gansbaai: Lenient. No dedicated STR permits or registration system. Subject to general municipal bylaws and tourism guidelines. Light enforcement, hosts largely self-regulate. Betty's Bay: Lenient. No formal STR licensing or caps. Small coastal town with minimal regulation. Very light enforcement, operates on community norms. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Overstrand Municipality Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 4% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 31%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in December and April; it is lowest in June and November.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (99%), Parking (92%), Internet (91%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+81%), Pool (+45%), TV (+42%).
Average daily rate in Overstrand Municipality is R3K, up 31% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in October.
Guests in Overstrand Municipality book an average of 33 days in advance, down 3% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 39 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 48% higher than weekday occupancy.
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