Airbnb market data · 202612 months to April 2026
Town of Shelburne, NS Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Town of Shelburne brought in CA$12,212 over the 12 months through April 2026, across just 18 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for Town of Shelburne run through April 2026.
The short answer
Town of Shelburne Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged CA$182 a night and were booked on 34% of available nights.
Timing matters: in August, the best month, the average listing earned about 6.5 times as much as in January, the slowest. With only 18 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 18 active listings, Town of Shelburne is the 44th-largest of 49 Nova Scotia markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Town of Shelburne?
Gross bookings per Town of Shelburne listing averaged CA$12,212 over the 12 months to April 2026 (Nova Scotia average: CA$35,522), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Town of Shelburne listing brought in CA$3,100 in August, its best month, and CA$476 in January, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 45% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Town of Shelburne's 18 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn CA$2,780+ a month, about 2.1 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn CA$1,980 or more, roughly CA$680 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about CA$1,300 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn CA$614 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.
August earned about 6.5 times what January did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, CA$1,550. Dashed: April left out, as the latest month's data looks incomplete.
Town of Shelburne Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the April 2026 data.
August led on revenue, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | CA$1,362 | 24.8% | CA$169 | CA$44 | 51 days | 1.5 nights |
| Jun 2025 | CA$2,199 | 35.6% | CA$182 | CA$73 | 49 days | 6.6 nights |
| Jul 2025 | CA$2,622 | 45.2% | CA$183 | CA$85 | 67 days | 2.9 nights |
| Aug 2025 | CA$3,101 | 50.8% | CA$189 | CA$100 | 80 days | 3.2 nights |
| Sep 2025 | CA$2,270 | 42.6% | CA$184 | CA$76 | 83 days | 3.2 nights |
| Oct 2025 | CA$1,400 | 29.6% | CA$180 | CA$45 | 34 days | 4.1 nights |
| Nov 2025 | CA$1,180 | 24.7% | CA$176 | CA$39 | 37 days | 1.7 nights |
| Dec 2025 | CA$1,006 | 17.9% | CA$184 | CA$32 | 52 days | 2.7 nights |
| Jan 2026 | CA$476 | 12.9% | CA$179 | CA$15 | 15 days | 3 nights |
| Feb 2026 | CA$724 | 22.6% | CA$181 | CA$26 | 76 days | 4 nights |
| Mar 2026 | CA$675 | 15.5% | CA$181 | CA$22 | 7 days | 2.8 nights |
| Apr 2026* | CA$562 | 11.4% | CA$182 | CA$19 | 56 days | 1.2 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month. *Apr 2026 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.
The typical Town of Shelburne listing earns about CA$1,300 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Town of Shelburne Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Town of Shelburne Airbnb took in CA$12,212 in the 12 months to April 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about CA$710 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 CA$1,090 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the CA$770 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about CA$780 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about CA$620 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.
Town of Shelburne Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | CA$11,442 | CA$17,350 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay6% of Town of Shelburne bookings | CA$770 | CA$1,170 |
| Gross bookings | CA$12,212 | CA$18,520 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 72% of Town of Shelburne listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −CA$1,470 | −CA$2,230 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; CA$0 if you clean yourself | −CA$770 | −CA$1,170 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −CA$610 | −CA$930 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −CA$240 | −CA$370 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −CA$370 | −CA$560 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −CA$120 | −CA$120 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −CA$60 | −CA$60 |
| ManagementCA$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Total running costsAbout 24% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −CA$3,640 | −CA$5,440 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | CA$8,572about CA$710 a month | CA$13,080about CA$1,090 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Town of Shelburne Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Town of Shelburne'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 Town of Shelburne 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 Town of Shelburne's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Town of Shelburne listings are booked on 39% or more of their nights, against 25% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of CA$165 adds about CA$1,640 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge CA$205 a night or more, against a median of CA$165. 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 CA$1,140 a year.
- Open for the busy months. August brought the average listing about CA$3,100, against CA$476 in January, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Town of Shelburne listings average 4.91 stars, and 56% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.
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 CA$1,540 a month, against CA$1,020 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Town of Shelburne?
Town of Shelburne listings were booked on 34% of the nights they were open over the past year, 17 percentage points below the Nova Scotia average (51%) and 11 points below the Canada average (45%). Occupancy swings from 13% in January to 51% in August.
Across Town of Shelburne's 18 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 52%+ of open nights, 27 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 39% or more, roughly two and a half nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 25% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 12% or less, less than one night a week.
August was the busiest month in Town of Shelburne, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
Dashed: April data incomplete. The 12-month rate of 34% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Town of Shelburne?
The average nightly rate in Town of Shelburne, known as ADR (average daily rate), was CA$182 over the past year, about 29% below the Nova Scotia average of CA$255 and about 37% below the Canada average of CA$290. Rates peak in August at about CA$190 and bottom out in May at about CA$170.
Across Town of Shelburne's 18 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge CA$260+ a night, about 1.6 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge CA$205 or more, about CA$40 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about CA$165 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge CA$145 or less, about 11% below the median.
August rates ran 12% above May's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, CA$181. Dashed: April data incomplete.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Town of Shelburne?
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Town of Shelburne it averaged CA$65 over the past year, from about CA$15 in January to about CA$100 in August.
Across Town of Shelburne's 18 active listings, RevPAR by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn CA$130+ per open night, about 2.3 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn CA$78 or more, about CA$20 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about CA$56 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn CA$30 or less, about half of the median.
August RevPAR was about 6.5 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, CA$51. Dashed: April data incomplete. The 12-month RevPAR of CA$65 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Town of Shelburne
With only 18 active listings, the monthly pattern in Town of Shelburne is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in August and bottomed out in January.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Town of Shelburne?
Guests book Town of Shelburne stays 57 days ahead on average (about eight weeks). September stays are booked furthest out, about 83 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 7 days. A typical September booking is made in late June.
September stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay
Dashed: April data incomplete. The 12-month figure of 57 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 Town of Shelburne
94% of the 18 active listings in Town of Shelburne display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what local rules allow: it can't show whether new permits are still issued, or whether limits on nights, zones or property types apply.
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 Town of Shelburne.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Town of Shelburne
AirROI's area guide picks eight Town of Shelburne neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Shelburne Waterfront, Downtown Shelburne and Baccaro. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shelburne Waterfront | Picturesque waterfront area known for its stunning views and historical significance. Attracts tourists looking to enjoy the beauty of the harbor and peaceful scenery. | Shelburne Harbour, Historic Shelburne Town, Fisherman’s Wharf, Shelburne County Museum, Governors' Landing |
| Downtown Shelburne | The heart of the town featuring local shops, dining, and cultural experiences. Ideal for guests who want to explore the local scene and enjoy community events. | Shelburne Museum, The Old Mersey Hotel, Local artisan shops, Restaurants and cafes, Shelburne Arts Centre |
| Baccaro | A tranquil coastal area known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities. Perfect for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful retreat. | Baccaro Point Lighthouse, Beaches, Hiking Trails, Bird Watching, Fishing |
| River Hills | A serene location with views of the river and access to nature trails. Wonderful for travelers seeking relaxation and outdoor adventures. | Shelburne River, Walking trails, Picnic areas, Nature observation, Kayaking |
| Birchtown | Rich in African Nova Scotian history, this area offers a unique cultural experience. Great for history buffs and those interested in local heritage. | Black Loyalist Heritage Centre, Birchtown Revolutionary War Site, Educational tours, Local events |
| Jordan Bay | A scenic bay area known for its beautiful landscapes and fishing opportunities. Ideal for guests who enjoy water activities and peaceful surroundings. | Jordan Bay, Fishing spots, Scenic boat tours, Nature trails, Wildlife watching |
| Lockeport | Close to Shelburne, this charming town is known for its beaches and coastal activities. Attracts families and beachgoers looking for sun and sand. | Lockeport Beach, Cape Roseway Lighthouse, Historical sites, Local eateries, Kayaking |
| Barrington | A quaint village nearby, perfect for those who want to experience rural Nova Scotia with its friendly community and local markets. | Barrington Roots Community Museum, Local farms, Farmers' markets, Walking paths, Waterfront views |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Town of Shelburne vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the two nearby markets in the table, all within 64 km, Hunts Point (51 km away, 31 listings) earned the most per listing, about 4.7 times as much as Town of Shelburne.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunts Point 51 km | 31 | CA$56,826 | CA$392 | 48% |
| Yarmouth 64 km | 52 | CA$22,300 | CA$187 | 46% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Nova Scotia
- Halifax Airbnb data 845 listings
- Dartmouth Airbnb data 181 listings
- Bedford Airbnb data 99 listings
- Lunenburg Airbnb data 89 listings
- Cheticamp Airbnb data 73 listings
- Sydney Airbnb data 72 listings
- Wolfville Airbnb data 68 listings
- Town of Mahone Bay Airbnb data 60 listings
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Markets Similar to Town of Shelburne
Markets elsewhere in Canada with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Town of Shelburne:
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- Sarnia Airbnb data ON · CA$194/night · 37.5%
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FAQ
Town of Shelburne Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Town of Shelburne?
An active Town of Shelburne Airbnb grossed CA$12,212 on average in the 12 months to April 2026, 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 CA$1,980 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Town of Shelburne?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Town of Shelburne listings earn between CA$614 and CA$1,980 in a typical month, and the top tenth CA$2,780 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 Town of Shelburne?
Listings in Town of Shelburne were booked on 34% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 51% for the Nova Scotia average. August was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Town of Shelburne?
The average booked night in Town of Shelburne cost CA$182 before fees. Half of listings charge between CA$145 and CA$205, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Town of Shelburne?
In Town of Shelburne, 94% of active listings display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what the rules allow, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Is Airbnb profitable in Town of Shelburne?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Town of Shelburne Airbnb grossed CA$12,212 in the 12 months to April 2026, 66% below the Nova Scotia average of CA$35,522, though with only 18 active listings a single property can move that figure. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, CA$8,572 a year (about CA$710 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 CA$1,090 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Town of Shelburne?
August paid best over the past year, at CA$3,100 per active listing, and January paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Town of Shelburne?
Each night a Town of Shelburne listing was open to book earned CA$65 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made CA$130 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Town of Shelburne?
Town of Shelburne stays were booked 57 days (about eight weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Town of Shelburne?
The average Town of Shelburne Airbnb stay lasted 4 nights over the past year. A listing took 13 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Town of Shelburne rated?
Guests rate Town of Shelburne Airbnbs 4.91 out of 5 on average. Guests score cleanliness highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Town of Shelburne?
Shelburne Waterfront, Downtown Shelburne and Baccaro draw the most short-term rental interest in Town of Shelburne. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Town of Shelburne?
AirROI counted 18 active Airbnb listings in Town of Shelburne as of April 2026. The closest tracked market is Hunts Point, 51 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Town of Shelburne?
In Town of Shelburne, about two-thirds of listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about CA$60.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 18 active Airbnb listings in Town of Shelburne from May 2025 to April 2026 (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 Canadian dollars at CA$1.39 per US$, 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.
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