Overstrand Municipality
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Overview
Annual Rev
R401.5k
12 mo avg
↑9%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
R2,858
12 mo avg
↑26%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
33 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
R850
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Overstrand Municipality 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:
0
1
2
3
4+
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicycles | — | +R 251,726 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 7••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 6••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| TV | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 8•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 6••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 7•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 6••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 8•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 7•••• (+••%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 4••••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 7 (•%) | 🔒 +R 4•••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +R 2••• (+•%) | 🔒 R 5••••• | 🔒 R 5••••• |
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
3 bedrooms (4.8 nights)
1 bedroom (4.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (3.9 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (ZAR 46)
3 bedrooms (ZAR 38)
2 bedrooms (ZAR 26)
1 bedroom (ZAR 24)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (62%)
Independent hosts (38%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Overstrand Municipality market averaged 1,911 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 1% from a year earlier and up 33% over two years.
An average Overstrand Municipality listing earns R311K/year. High-performing listings earn R898K, while low-performing listings earn R133K.
Average occupancy in Overstrand Municipality is 30%, producing RevPAR of R676 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Overstrand Municipality, at R514K.
Rules vary across Overstrand Municipality. Hermanus: Lenient. No specific STR regulations, general business registration advised. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely. Gansbaai: Lenient. No formal STR permits required, general municipal compliance expected. Light enforcement, widespread operation. Betty's Bay: Lenient. No dedicated STR rules, basic zoning applies. Minimal oversight, hosts self-regulate. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Overstrand Municipality Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 23%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in December and April; it is lowest in September and June.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Parking (94%), Internet (91%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+89%), TV (+43%), Gym (+38%).
Average daily rate in Overstrand Municipality is R3K, up 31% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in September.
Guests in Overstrand Municipality book an average of 33 days in advance, down 10% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 1-bedroom listings to 38 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 47% higher than weekday occupancy.