Airbnb market data · 202512 months to June 2025
Saint James, Barbados Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Saint James brought in BBD 53,081 over the 12 months through June 2025, across just 18 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for Saint James run through June 2025.
The short answer
Saint James Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged BBD 572 a night and were booked on 46% of available nights.
Timing matters: in November, the best month, the average listing earned about 5.7 times as much as in October, the slowest. With only 18 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 18 active listings, Saint James is the eighth-largest of 8 markets AirROI tracks in the wider Saint James region.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Saint James?
Gross bookings per Saint James listing averaged BBD 53,081 over the 12 months to June 2025 (Saint James region average: BBD 91,446), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Saint James listing brought in BBD 15,700 in November, its best month, and BBD 2,750 in October, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 43% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Saint James's 18 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn BBD 24,400+ a month, about 4.9 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn BBD 12,600 or more, roughly BBD 7,600 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about BBD 4,990 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn BBD 2,490 or less, about half of the median.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
November earned about 5.7 times what October did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, BBD 9,510. Dashed: June left out, as the latest month's data looks incomplete.
Saint James Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the June 2025 data.
November led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in March.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | Booking Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | BBD 5,585 | 43.6% | BBD 586 | 43 days |
| Aug 2024 | BBD 6,749 | 47.3% | BBD 580 | 28 days |
| Sep 2024 | BBD 3,834 | 40.0% | BBD 579 | 38 days |
| Oct 2024 | BBD 2,753 | 29.0% | BBD 580 | 16 days |
| Nov 2024 | BBD 15,654 | 74.3% | BBD 586 | 136 days |
| Dec 2024 | BBD 12,381 | 46.4% | BBD 646 | 86 days |
| Jan 2025 | BBD 14,595 | 57.1% | BBD 675 | 54 days |
| Feb 2025 | BBD 14,982 | 71.4% | BBD 670 | 119 days |
| Mar 2025 | BBD 14,537 | 62.3% | BBD 707 | 59 days |
| Apr 2025 | BBD 8,313 | 35.7% | BBD 647 | 96 days |
| May 2025 | BBD 5,187 | 19.4% | BBD 632 | 43 days |
| Jun 2025* | BBD 1,058 | 11.5% | BBD 619 | 6 days |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in for stays in that month. *Jun 2025 is the latest month and looks incomplete: its occupancy sits well below the calendar months either side of it, as the latest month often does before late bookings are recorded. It may be revised and is not counted as a best or worst month.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Saint James home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb estimator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Saint James Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Saint James Airbnb took in BBD 53,081 in the 12 months to June 2025, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about BBD 3,230 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about BBD 8,220 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
Saint James Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Gross bookings | BBD 53,081 | BBD 133,490 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's fee15.5% of bookings, Airbnb's standard host-only fee | −BBD 8,230 | −BBD 20,690 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −BBD 2,650 | −BBD 6,670 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −BBD 1,060 | −BBD 2,670 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −BBD 1,590 | −BBD 4,000 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −BBD 530 | −BBD 530 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −BBD 270 | −BBD 270 |
| ManagementBBD 0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | BBD 0 | BBD 0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | BBD 0 | BBD 0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | BBD 0 | BBD 0 |
| Total running costsAbout 27% of bookings | −BBD 14,330 | −BBD 34,830 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | BBD 38,751about BBD 3,230 a month | BBD 98,660about BBD 8,220 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Saint James Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Saint James's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Saint James home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
How Saint James's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Saint James listings are booked on 63% or more of their nights, against 40% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of BBD 350 adds about BBD 3,480 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge BBD 890 a night or more, against a median of BBD 350. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about BBD 5,310 a year.
- Open for the busy months. November brought the average listing about BBD 15,700, against BBD 2,750 in October, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about BBD 11,120 a month, against BBD 4,420 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Saint James?
Saint James listings were booked on 46% of the nights they were open over the past year, 4 percentage points above the Saint James region average (42%) and 3 points above the Barbados average (43%). Occupancy swings from 19% in May to 74% in November.
Across Saint James's 18 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 73%+ of open nights, 33 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 63% or more, roughly four nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 40% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 28% or less, roughly two nights a week.
November was the busiest month in Saint James, May the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
Dashed: June data incomplete.
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Saint James?
The average nightly rate in Saint James, known as ADR (average daily rate), was BBD 572 over the past year, about 39% below the Saint James region average of BBD 945 and about 9% below the Barbados average of BBD 630. Averaged month by month, rates peak in March at about BBD 705 and bottom out in August and September at about BBD 580.
Across Saint James's 18 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge BBD 1,535+ a night, about 4.4 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge BBD 890 or more, about BBD 540 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about BBD 350 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge BBD 200 or less, about 58% of the median.
March rates ran 22% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, BBD 626. Dashed: June data incomplete. The 12-month ADR of BBD 572 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Saint James
With only 18 active listings, the monthly pattern in Saint James is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in November and bottomed out in October.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Saint James?
Guests book Saint James stays 60 days ahead on average (about nine weeks). November stays are booked furthest out, about 136 days ahead, and October stays closest to arrival, about 16 days. A typical November booking is made in early July.
November stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay
Dashed: June data incomplete. The 12-month figure of 60 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Saint James
None of the 18 active listings in Saint James display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Saint James.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Saint James
AirROI's area guide picks six Saint James neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Paynes Bay, Folkestone Marine Park and West Coast (Platinum Coast). The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Paynes Bay | A picturesque bay area that offers stunning beachfront views and luxury villas. Popular among visitors for water sports and fine dining. | Paynes Bay Beach, Dolphin Discovery, St. Lawrence Gap, Seafood restaurants |
| Folkestone Marine Park | A beautiful marine reserve that offers snorkeling and diving opportunities. Attracts nature lovers and aquatic enthusiasts. | Folkestone Marine Park and Museum, Underwater snorkeling, Scuba diving spots, Coral reefs |
| West Coast (Platinum Coast) | Known for its upscale resorts and pristine beaches, the Platinum Coast is a premier location for luxury travelers seeking relaxation and high-end amenities. | Paynes Bay, Mullins Beach, Sandy Lane Beach, Luxury resorts and spas |
| Sugar Hill | A gated community that offers luxury villas with beautiful ocean views. Attracts upscale tourists and those looking for a serene getaway. | Golf courses, Spa facilities, Infinity pools |
| Newcastle | A quieter, more residential area offering access to beautiful beaches and local culture. Ideal for those seeking authenticity in their travel experience. | Local markets, Beaches, Community events |
| Coconut Grove | A wonderful area filled with lush greenery and beautiful beaches, it is great for families and those looking to enjoy nature and relaxation. | Coconut Grove Beach, Nature trails, Family-friendly activities |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Saint James vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 11 km, Mount Standfast (5 km away) earned the most per listing, about 94% more than Saint James.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paynes Bay Beach 0 km | 30 | BBD 94,093 | BBD 1,302 | 41% |
| Fitts Village 2 km | 81 | BBD 85,362 | BBD 677 | 45% |
| Holetown 2 km | 284 | BBD 71,430 | BBD 628 | 46% |
| Mount Standfast 5 km | 403 | BBD 103,142 | BBD 1,227 | 38% |
| Bridgetown 8 km | 366 | BBD 50,743 | BBD 407 | 45% |
| Mullins 8 km | 63 | BBD 83,582 | BBD 927 | 41% |
| Speightstown 10 km | 62 | BBD 88,362 | BBD 913 | 45% |
| Retreat 11 km | 57 | BBD 49,986 | BBD 472 | 42% |
FAQ
Saint James Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Saint James?
An active Saint James Airbnb grossed BBD 53,081 on average in the 12 months to June 2025, according to AirROI's tracking of 18 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in BBD 12,600 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Saint James?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Saint James listings earn between BBD 2,490 and BBD 12,600 in a typical month, and the top tenth BBD 24,400 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Saint James?
Listings in Saint James were booked on 46% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 42% for the Saint James region average. November was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Saint James?
The average booked night in Saint James cost BBD 572 before fees. Half of listings charge between BBD 200 and BBD 890, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Saint James?
None of the active Saint James listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Is Airbnb profitable in Saint James?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Saint James Airbnb grossed BBD 53,081 in the 12 months to June 2025, 42% below the Saint James region average of BBD 91,446, though with only 18 active listings a single property can move that figure. Run by its owner, with everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, BBD 38,751 a year (about BBD 3,230 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about BBD 8,220 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Saint James?
November paid best over the past year, at BBD 15,700 per active listing, and October paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Saint James?
Saint James stays were booked 60 days (about nine weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Saint James?
Paynes Bay, Folkestone Marine Park and West Coast (Platinum Coast) draw the most short-term rental interest in Saint James. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Saint James?
AirROI counted 18 active Airbnb listings in Saint James as of June 2025. The closest tracked market is Fitts Village, 2 km away.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 18 active Airbnb listings in Saint James from July 2024 to June 2025 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in Barbadian dollars at BBD 2.01 per US$, the typical rate from November 2025 to October 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.