Simmer Down Villa Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.78 - Revenue
- JMD 19.4M
- Occupancy
- 38.2%
- Daily rate
- JMD 152,726
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Duncans brought in JMD 5,573,808 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 2.4 times the national average of JMD 2,288,498.
The short answer
Duncans earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged JMD 88,378 a night and were booked on 28% of available nights, against JMD 28,800 and 34% for the national average.
January, usually the best month, brings in about 70% more per listing than May, usually the slowest. With only 30 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
AirROI tracked 30 active listings in Duncans.
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Gross bookings per Duncans listing averaged JMD 5,573,808 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Jamaica average: JMD 2,288,498), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Duncans listing brings in JMD 998,000 in January, its best month, and JMD 588,000 in May, its slowest. December runs within 3% of January, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 29% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 5.1 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
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.
January earns about 1.7 times what May does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, JMD 840,000. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
July 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in January 2026. Across the past two years, January is usually the strongest month.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | JMD 770,196 | 33.9% | JMD 84,469 | JMD 25,673 | 26 days | 7.5 nights |
| Oct 2025 | JMD 694,717 | 23.4% | JMD 84,861 | JMD 22,410 | 74 days | 3.7 nights |
| Nov 2025 | JMD 641,182 | 21.4% | JMD 85,728 | JMD 21,373 | 52 days | 3.8 nights |
| Dec 2025 | JMD 767,224 | 25.4% | JMD 87,816 | JMD 24,749 | 88 days | 4.8 nights |
| Jan 2026 | JMD 744,552 | 28.4% | JMD 88,207 | JMD 24,018 | 78 days | 4.8 nights |
| Feb 2026 | JMD 562,799 | 23.8% | JMD 87,463 | JMD 20,100 | 65 days | 4.1 nights |
| Mar 2026 | JMD 672,916 | 32.1% | JMD 86,919 | JMD 21,707 | 54 days | 5.5 nights |
| Apr 2026 | JMD 986,690 | 38.7% | JMD 87,629 | JMD 32,890 | 62 days | 4.3 nights |
| May 2026 | JMD 578,674 | 24.5% | JMD 82,224 | JMD 18,667 | 32 days | 3.7 nights |
| Jun 2026 | JMD 725,911 | 30.6% | JMD 81,211 | JMD 24,197 | 54 days | 4.4 nights |
| Jul 2026 | JMD 1,102,814 | 42.5% | JMD 81,875 | JMD 35,575 | 69 days | 4.6 nights |
| Aug 2026 | JMD 969,448 | 38.6% | JMD 82,163 | JMD 31,273 | 75 days | 4.8 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. 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.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Duncans home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the free Airbnb calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Duncans Airbnb took in JMD 5,573,808 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about JMD 343,000 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 JMD 671,000 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the JMD 235,000 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about JMD 362,000 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about JMD 298,000 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.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | JMD 5,338,808 | JMD 10,354,000 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay4% of Duncans bookings | JMD 235,000 | JMD 455,000 |
| Gross bookings | JMD 5,573,808 | JMD 10,809,000 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 11%: 15.5% for the 60% of Duncans listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −JMD 585,000 | −JMD 1,135,000 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; JMD 0 if you clean yourself | −JMD 235,000 | −JMD 455,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −JMD 279,000 | −JMD 540,000 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −JMD 111,000 | −JMD 216,000 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −JMD 167,000 | −JMD 324,000 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −JMD 56,000 | −JMD 56,000 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −JMD 28,000 | −JMD 28,000 |
| ManagementJMD 0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | JMD 0 | JMD 0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | JMD 0 | JMD 0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | JMD 0 | JMD 0 |
| Total running costsAbout 22% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −JMD 1,461,000 | −JMD 2,754,000 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | JMD 4,112,808about JMD 343,000 a month | JMD 8,055,000about JMD 671,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Duncans'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 Duncans 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.
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 JMD 901,000 a month, against JMD 464,000 for the average one.
Occupancy
Duncans listings were booked on 28% of the nights they were open over the past year, 6 percentage points below the Jamaica average (34%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 44% in April and falls to 25% in May.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.6 times as often as the bottom quarter.
April is usually the busiest month in Duncans, May the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 28% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Duncans, known as ADR (average daily rate), was JMD 88,378 over the past year, about three times the Jamaica average of JMD 28,800. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates barely change through the year, staying between about JMD 81,500 and JMD 88,300.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 6 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
Average nightly rate by month in Duncans
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, JMD 85,000.
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 Duncans it averaged JMD 24,400 over the past year, from about JMD 19,000 in a typical May to about JMD 32,200 in a typical April.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
April RevPAR is about 1.7 times May's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, JMD 27,600. The 12-month RevPAR of JMD 24,400 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 30 active listings, the monthly pattern in Duncans is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in January and bottom out in May.
Average revenue by month in Duncans
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, JMD 840,000.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | JMD 998,000 |
| February | JMD 729,000 |
| March | JMD 899,000 |
| April | JMD 967,000 |
| May | JMD 588,000 |
| June | JMD 700,000 |
| July | JMD 934,000 |
| August | JMD 935,000 |
| September | JMD 703,000 |
| October | JMD 840,000 |
| November | JMD 804,000 |
| December | JMD 978,000 |
Guests book Duncans stays 71 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. December stays are booked furthest out, about 92 days ahead, and September stays closest to arrival, about 37 days. A typical December booking is made in mid-September.
December stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 71 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 30 active listings in Duncans 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 Duncans.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks five Duncans neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Duncans Bay, Silver Sands and Royalton White Sands. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Duncans Bay | A beautiful beach area with stunning ocean views and a relaxed atmosphere. Perfect for families and couples looking for a tropical vacation experience. | Duncans Bay Beach, Swim with Dolphins, Green Grotto Caves, Jamaica's North Coast, Local Seafood Restaurants, Bamboo Beach Club |
| Silver Sands | A gated community known for its pristine beaches and private villas. Attracts visitors seeking a tranquil and secure beachfront experience. | Silver Sands Beach, Private Villa Rentals, Beach BBQ, Water Sports Activities, Swim-Up Bars, Local Markets |
| Royalton White Sands | All-inclusive resort area attracting guests seeking luxurious accommodations and an array of onsite activities and dining. | Royalton White Sands Resort, Spa Services, Water Park, Nightlife Entertainment, Gourmet Dining, Beachfront Access |
| Bamboo | A small coastal area known for its lush greenery and nearby beaches. Attracts eco-tourists and adventure-seekers. | Bamboo Beach, Lush Trails, Horseback Riding Tours, Cultural Tours, Local Cuisine, Scenic Views |
| Oracabessa | A coastal town known for its historical significance and scenic beauty. Ideal for travelers interested in history and nature. | James Bond Beach, Oracabessa Bay Beach, Historical Sites, Local Festivals, Water Sports, Nature Reserves |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Almost every Airbnb in Duncans is an entire home: 97% of listings, with private rooms at 3%. Houses account for 83% of the stock; apartments and condos come next at 13%.
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Duncans Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 96.7% | 29 |
| Private room | 3.3% | 1 |
Houses dominate the property mix
Duncans Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 83.3% | 25 |
| Apartment/Condo | 13.3% | 4 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 3.3% | 1 |
The most common size among Duncans's 29 entire homes with a bedroom count is four bedrooms (10 homes).
Duncans entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 3.4% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 6.9% | 2 |
| 2 bedrooms | 10.3% | 3 |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.0% | 9 |
| 4 bedrooms | 34.5% | 10 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 13.8% | 4 |
Duncans is a group-trip market: 62% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about 2.6 times the share of the next most common size, six guests (24%).
Duncans listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 6.9% | 2 |
| 4 guests | 6.9% | 2 |
| 6 guests | 24.1% | 7 |
| 8+ guests | 62.1% | 18 |
Duncans hosts set up an average of 5.2 beds per listing. Only 43% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Pools are close to standard in Duncans: 87% of listings have one, and 77% offer beach access.
Share of Duncans listings with each common amenity
Guests
Duncans runs on foreign visitors: nine in ten guests who left reviews live outside Jamaica. The United States leads with 65% of reviewers, ahead of Canada at 12%. English is spoken by 68% of guests, and Spanish by 15%.
89% of Duncans guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Duncans guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| New York | 10.7% |
| Kingston | 7.1% |
| Toronto | 3.6% |
| Orlando | 3.6% |
| Mandeville | 1.8% |
Where Duncans guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 64.9% |
| Canada | 12.3% |
| Jamaica | 10.5% |
| United Kingdom | 5.3% |
| Mexico | 1.8% |
Languages spoken by Duncans guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 67.6% |
| Spanish | 14.7% |
| French | 8.8% |
| German | 5.9% |
| Serbian | 2.9% |
Duncans Airbnbs average 4.85 stars, and 23% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.79.
Communication scores highest in Duncans; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.86 |
| Cleanliness | 4.88 |
| Communication | 4.93 |
| Location | 4.83 |
| Check-in | 4.91 |
| Value | 4.79 |
Booking patterns
More than nine in ten Duncans listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 7% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 47% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Duncans listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 73.3% | 22 |
| 181-270 days | 20.0% | 6 |
| 91-180 days | 6.7% | 2 |
Days a year Duncans listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 6.7% | 2 |
| 91-180 days | 20.0% | 6 |
| 31-90 days | 46.7% | 14 |
| 1-30 days | 26.7% | 8 |
The average Duncans booking lasts 4.7 nights, longest in September and shortest in June. Listings took about 14 bookings each over the year. Nearly six in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Duncans
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
About two-thirds of listings in Duncans accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Duncans listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Duncans, used by 40% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: nearly six in ten listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 40% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Duncans listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
More than four in ten Duncans listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is JMD 7,899, and some higher fees lift the average to JMD 10,293. Spread over the average stay of 4.7 nights, that adds roughly JMD 1,670 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 4% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Duncans, a four-bedroom home, took in JMD 19,400,000 over the past year, about 3.5 times the city's average of JMD 5,570,000.
Simmer Down Villa Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.78
Relax & Recharge at Beach Haven Villa Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.80
Butterfly Villa, Silver Sands. Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.81
Adehya the Villa Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.93
Isanti Villa - Chef and Housekeeping Included Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Fully Staffed Villa w. Pool 30 Sec Walk From Beach Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.91 Fewer than 1% of Duncans listings are classed as professionally managed. Only 30% of listings are run by Superhosts. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 27% of listings accept Instant Book. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 60% of listings.
Nearby markets
Duncans out-earns every one of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 35 km; the best of them, Plantation Village, averaged about 37% less per listing. St.Bran's Burg was the busiest, booked on 35% of nights against 28% in Duncans.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Hall 10 km | 103 | JMD 1,582,960 | JMD 19,975 | 31% |
| Falmouth 11 km | 41 | JMD 1,173,475 | JMD 16,667 | 32% |
| Discovery Bay 14 km | 187 | JMD 3,186,457 | JMD 39,618 | 33% |
| Runaway Bay 21 km | 165 | JMD 2,657,382 | JMD 41,523 | 29% |
| St.Bran's Burg 28 km | 39 | JMD 1,285,641 | JMD 16,239 | 35% |
| Plantation Village 31 km | 30 | JMD 3,489,778 | JMD 32,899 | 33% |
| Priory 32 km | 137 | JMD 2,096,079 | JMD 30,549 | 31% |
| St Ann's Bay 35 km | 30 | JMD 1,715,505 | JMD 32,852 | 28% |
FAQ
An active Duncans Airbnb grossed JMD 5,573,808 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 30 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in JMD 1,030,000 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Duncans listings earn between JMD 199,000 and JMD 1,030,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth JMD 1,710,000 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Duncans were booked on 28% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 34% for the national average. April is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Duncans cost JMD 88,378 before fees. Half of listings charge between JMD 33,300 and JMD 131,000, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Duncans 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.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Duncans Airbnb grossed JMD 5,573,808 in the 12 months to September 2026, at about 2.4 times the national average of JMD 2,288,498. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, JMD 4,112,808 a year (about JMD 343,000 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 JMD 671,000 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
January usually pays best, averaging JMD 998,000 per active listing over the past two years, and May usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Duncans listing was open to book earned JMD 24,400 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 JMD 58,000 or more.
Duncans stays were booked 71 days (about two and a half months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
The average Duncans Airbnb stay lasted 4.7 nights over the past year. A listing took 14 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Duncans Airbnbs 4.85 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
Duncans Bay, Silver Sands and Royalton White Sands draw the most short-term rental interest in Duncans. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 30 active Airbnb listings in Duncans as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Florence Hall, 10 km away.
In Duncans, more than four in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is JMD 7,899, and some higher fees lift the average to JMD 10,293.
Method
Figures on this page cover 30 active Airbnb listings in Duncans from October 2025 to September 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 Jamaican dollars at JMD 158 per US$, the typical rate from October 2025 to September 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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