Surfside Beachfront Paradise Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.93 - Revenue
- $240,601
- Occupancy
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- Daily rate
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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Surfside Beach, TX Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Surfside Beach brought in $34,078 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 27% more than the Texas average of $26,925.
The short answer
Surfside Beach Airbnb Market at a Glance
Surfside Beach earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged $338 a night and were booked on 32% of available nights, against $265 and 37% for the Texas average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 4.5 times as much as in January, usually the slowest.
With 413 active listings, Surfside Beach is the 33rd-largest of 442 Texas markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 10% while the number of active listings grew 8%.
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Revenue
How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Surfside Beach?
Gross bookings per Surfside Beach listing averaged $34,078 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Texas average: $26,925), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Surfside Beach listing brings in $7,810 in July, its best month, and $1,730 in January, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 44% 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 3.3 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $8,200+ a month, about three times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $4,840 or more, roughly $2,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $2,810 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $1,430 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.
July earns about 4.5 times what January does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $3,600 $8,250 $1,700
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.
Surfside Beach Airbnb Data by Month
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, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $2,652 | 28.9% | $318 | $88 | 34 days | 2.8 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $2,915 | 31.1% | $314 | $94 | 35 days | 3.5 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $2,732 | 29.3% | $310 | $91 | 40 days | 3.5 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $2,526 | 24.9% | $316 | $81 | 36 days | 4 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $1,747 | 18.9% | $306 | $56 | 19 days | 4.9 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $2,223 | 27.6% | $302 | $79 | 32 days | 4.2 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $3,539 | 33.6% | $332 | $114 | 28 days | 3.6 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $2,870 | 29.5% | $315 | $96 | 33 days | 3.5 nights |
| May 2026 | $4,293 | 35.7% | $356 | $138 | 43 days | 2.9 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $7,213 | 52.9% | $396 | $240 | 47 days | 3.7 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $8,250 | 53.1% | $403 | $266 | 55 days | 3.8 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $4,046 | 35.4% | $353 | $131 | 36 days | 2.8 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.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole Surfside Beach market, enter its address and size in the short-term rental calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Surfside Beach Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Surfside Beach Airbnb took in $34,078 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,620 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 $2,830 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $5,990 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $2,120 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,390 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 HOA or condo fees.
Surfside Beach Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $28,088 | $48,370 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay18% of Surfside Beach bookings | $5,990 | $10,310 |
| Gross bookings | $34,078 | $58,680 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 86% of Surfside Beach listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$4,700 | −$8,100 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$5,990 | −$10,310 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,700 | −$2,930 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$680 | −$1,170 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$1,020 | −$1,760 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$340 | −$340 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$170 | −$170 |
| Management$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | $0 | $0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | $0 | $0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | $0 | $0 |
| Total running costsAbout 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$14,600 | −$24,780 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $19,478about $1,620 a month | $33,900about $2,830 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Surfside Beach Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Surfside Beach'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 Surfside Beach 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 Surfside Beach's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Surfside Beach listings are booked on 48% or more of their nights, against 30% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $290 adds about $2,910 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $390 a night or more, against a median of $290. 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 $2,810 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, July brings the average listing about $7,810, against $1,730 in January, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Surfside Beach listings average 4.76 stars, and 46% 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 $4,890 a month, against $2,840 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Surfside Beach?
Surfside Beach listings were booked on 32% of the nights they were open over the past year, 5 percentage points below the Texas average (37%) and 9 points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 22% in January to 55% in July.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about four times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 64%+ of open nights, 34 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 48% or more, roughly three nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 30% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 16% or less, under two nights a week.
July is usually the busiest month in Surfside Beach, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 35% 57% 19%
The 12-month rate of 32% 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 Surfside Beach?
The average nightly rate in Surfside Beach, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $338 over the past year, about 28% above the Texas average of $265 and about 6% above the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates peak in June and July at about $390 and bottom out in February and November at about $285.
The top 10% charge about 2.5 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $560+ a night, about twice the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge $390 or more, about $100 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about $290 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $220 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
July rates run 37% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $320 $403 $256
The 12-month ADR of $338 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Surfside Beach?
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 Surfside Beach it averaged $120 over the past year, from about $56 in a typical January to about $252 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $247+ per open night, about 2.5 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $145 or more, about $45 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $99 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $61 or less, about 61% of the median.
July RevPAR is about 4.5 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $118 $266 $55
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Surfside Beach
Surfside Beach has one high season, May through August, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from September to February and slows again in April. A listing earns about three times as much a month in June through August as in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Surfside Beach
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average $3,600 $7,810 $1,730
Revenue by month in Surfside Beach in numbers
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | $1,730 |
| February | Low season | $2,160 |
| March | Shoulder season | $3,410 |
| April | Low season | $2,750 |
| May | High season | $4,140 |
| June | High season | $6,790 |
| July | High season | $7,810 |
| August | High season | $4,300 |
| September | Low season | $2,600 |
| October | Low season | $2,670 |
| November | Low season | $2,470 |
| December | Low season | $2,390 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonMay–August | $5,760 | 45% | $369 |
| Shoulder seasonMarch | $3,410 | 35% | $320 |
| Low seasonApril, September–February | $2,390 | 29% | $292 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Surfside Beach?
Guests book Surfside Beach stays 40 days ahead on average (about six weeks). July stays are booked furthest out, about 53 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 24 days. A typical July booking is made in late May.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 36 days 55 days 19 days
The 12-month figure of 40 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 Surfside Beach
None of the 413 active listings in Surfside Beach 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 occupancy-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the city or county before buying or listing in Surfside Beach.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Surfside Beach
AirROI's area guide picks Surfside Beach, Matagorda Beach and Rockport as the parts of Surfside Beach that draw short-term rental guests. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Surfside Beach | A charming coastal town known for its peaceful sandy beaches, making it ideal for vacation rentals. It attracts families and beach lovers seeking a quiet getaway. | Surfside Beach Park, Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge, Blue Water Highway, Surfside Jetty Park, Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary |
| Matagorda Beach | Known for its natural beauty and bird-watching opportunities, Matagorda's tranquil setting makes it a unique location for Airbnb rentals. | Matagorda Beach, Matagorda Bay Nature Park, Matagorda County Birding Nature Center, Colorado River, Matagorda Island State Park |
| Rockport | A coastal city famous for its artistic community and coastal views. Great for visitors looking for a mix of culture and beach experiences. | Rockport Beach, Fulton Mansion, Texas Maritime Museum, Aquarium at Rockport Harbor, Rockport Harbor |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Surfside Beach Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Almost every Airbnb in Surfside Beach is an entire home: over 99% of listings, with private rooms at under 1%. Houses account for 92% of the stock; apartments and condos come next at 6%.
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Surfside Beach Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 100%
- Private room <1%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 99.8% | 412 |
| Private room | 0.2% | 1 |
Houses dominate the property mix
Surfside Beach Airbnb listings by property type
- House 92%
- Apartment/Condo 6%
- Cabin/Outdoor <1%
- Hotel/Boutique <1%
- Others <1%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 92.0% | 380 |
| Apartment/Condo | 6.3% | 26 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 1.0% | 4 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 0.5% | 2 |
| Others | 0.2% | 1 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Surfside Beach Have?
Most Surfside Beach homes are built for groups: 72% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and three-bedroom homes are the most common size (47%).
Surfside Beach entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
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6%
21%
47%
20%
6%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 0.2% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 5.9% | 24 |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.4% | 87 |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.2% | 192 |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.7% | 80 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.7% | 23 |
What Each Home Size Earns in Surfside Beach
A typical one-bedroom home in Surfside Beach earned $12,700 over the past year, against $81,100 for a home with five or more bedrooms.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 24 | $12,700 | $15,000 | $169 | 30% |
| 2 bedrooms | 87 | $20,300 | $23,200 | $243 | 32% |
| 3 bedrooms | 192 | $22,700 | $27,900 | $310 | 30% |
| 4 bedrooms | 80 | $43,900 | $49,200 | $467 | 34% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 23 | $81,100 | $97,800 | $711 | 38% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Surfside Beach Sleep?
Surfside Beach is a group-trip market: 69% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about 4.7 times the share of the next most common size, six guests (15%).
Surfside Beach listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
1%
2%
5%
4%
15%
5%
69%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 1.0% | 4 |
| 3 guests | 2.2% | 9 |
| 4 guests | 4.6% | 19 |
| 5 guests | 4.1% | 17 |
| 6 guests | 14.5% | 60 |
| 7 guests | 5.1% | 21 |
| 8+ guests | 68.5% | 283 |
How Surfside Beach Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Surfside Beach hosts set up an average of 6.1 beds per listing, roughly two for every bedroom. 58% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 14
- Beds per listing
- 6.1
- Show exact location
- 58%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Surfside Beach Offer?
Pet-friendly policies are common in Surfside Beach: 70% of listings have one.
Share of Surfside Beach listings with each common amenity
Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Surfside Beach
Listings in Surfside Beach with a themed room earned about 2.9 times as much a year, on average, as those without: $94,100 against $32,600. The gap is smaller for a hot tub (about 2.4 times as much) and arcade games (about 2.2 times as much). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.
Revenue gap for Surfside Beach listings with each amenity
How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it
Revenue by amenity in numbers
| Amenity | Listings with it | Avg. revenue with | Avg. revenue without | Revenue gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theme room | 2% | $94,100 | $32,600 | +189% |
| Hot tub | 5% | $75,600 | $31,700 | +138% |
| Arcade games | 2% | $72,700 | $33,100 | +119% |
| Waterfront | 36% | $49,000 | $25,800 | +90% |
| Life size games | 2% | $62,600 | $33,400 | +88% |
| Game console | 5% | $57,800 | $32,700 | +76% |
| Kayak | 3% | $48,900 | $33,700 | +45% |
| Pets allowed | 70% | $37,300 | $26,500 | +41% |
| Gym | 17% | $44,300 | $32,000 | +38% |
| EV charger | 7% | $45,500 | $33,200 | +37% |
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Surfside Beach?
Surfside Beach draws mostly domestic guests: 98% of those who left reviews live in the United States. Houston alone accounts for 19% of reviews. English is spoken by 73% of guests, and Spanish by 19%.
98% of Surfside Beach guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 98%
- International 2%
Where Surfside Beach guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Houston | 18.5% |
| Austin | 5.7% |
| Dallas | 3.1% |
| Spring | 2.9% |
| Katy | 2.6% |
Where Surfside Beach guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 98.2% |
| United Kingdom | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% |
| Mexico | 0.2% |
| Canada | 0.2% |
Languages spoken by Surfside Beach guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 72.9% |
| Spanish | 19.0% |
| French | 1.5% |
| German | 0.9% |
| Portuguese | 0.9% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Surfside Beach?
Surfside Beach Airbnbs average 4.76 stars, and 46% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.70, against 4.90 for check-in.
Check-in scores highest in Surfside Beach; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
Category scores in numbers
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.80 |
| Cleanliness | 4.72 |
| Communication | 4.87 |
| Location | 4.88 |
| Check-in | 4.90 |
| Value | 4.70 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Surfside Beach: Stays, Rules and Fees
About nine in ten Surfside Beach listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 11% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 38% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Surfside Beach listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 56%
- 181-270 days 34%
- 91-180 days 9%
- 31-90 days <1%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 56.2% | 232 |
| 181-270 days | 34.1% | 141 |
| 91-180 days | 9.4% | 39 |
| 31-90 days | 0.2% | 1 |
Days a year Surfside Beach listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days <1%
- 181-270 days 10%
- 91-180 days 35%
- 31-90 days 38%
- 1-30 days 16%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 0.5% | 2 |
| 181-270 days | 10.2% | 42 |
| 91-180 days | 34.6% | 143 |
| 31-90 days | 38.3% | 158 |
| 1-30 days | 16.5% | 68 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Surfside Beach?
The average Surfside Beach booking lasts 3.5 nights, longest in January and shortest in September. Listings took about 24 bookings each over the year, some 9,860 in all. Nearly eight in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Surfside Beach
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 3.6 nights 5.8 nights 2.6 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Surfside Beach Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
About nine in ten listings in Surfside Beach accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Surfside Beach listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Surfside Beach?
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Surfside Beach, used by 55% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: nearly two-thirds of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 31% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Surfside Beach listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Surfside Beach?
Nearly all Surfside Beach listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $199. Spread over the average stay of 3.5 nights, that adds roughly $55 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 18% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- $199
- Average cleaning fee
- $223
- Listings charging a fee
- 97.8%
- Share of gross revenue
- 17.6%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Surfside Beach
The top-grossing Airbnb in Surfside Beach, a five-bedroom home, took in $241,000 over the past year, about 7.1 times the city's average of $34,100. Five of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other one has four bedrooms.
Surfside Beachfront Paradise Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.93 
Hot Tub + Pickleball 6BD/6BA + Elevator! Sleeps 26 Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.87 - Revenue
- $187,174
- Occupancy
- 53.5%
- Daily rate
- $776
Oceanfront | Pets | Hot Tub | Game Room | Cart Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- $182,102
- Occupancy
- 39.0%
- Daily rate
- $1,205
Spacious Beach Front Oasis Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.59 - Revenue
- $145,064
- Occupancy
- 51.6%
- Daily rate
- $749
Large Home with Game Room, Deck & Bunk Room Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.58 - Revenue
- $145,050
- Occupancy
- 52.0%
- Daily rate
- $598
Starfish Beachfront Swim-Up with HOT TUB Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.87 - Revenue
- $141,677
- Occupancy
- 45.0%
- Daily rate
- $885
Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Surfside Beach?
The 979 Crew is the top-grossing host in Surfside Beach, with $1.43 million in bookings across 41 listings over the past year. Together, the ten top-grossing hosts run 35% of the market's 413 listings. Per listing, a smaller operator earns more: Alan grossed $91,500 per listing, about 2.6 times The 979 Crew's $34,900.
| # | Host | Listings | Gross revenue | Per listing | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The 979 Crew | 41 | $1,432,622 | $34,942 | 4.58/5 | |
| Evolve | 45 | $1,344,546 | $29,879 | 4.64/5 | |
| Shore Thing Properties | 17 | $881,960 | $51,880 | 4.88/5 | |
| 4 | Britt Family | 7 | $487,965 | $69,709 | 4.93/5 |
| 5 | Alan | 4 | $365,874 | $91,469 | 4.97/5 |
| 6 | Marcus | 16 | $289,402 | $18,088 | 4.73/5 |
| 7 | Gina | 3 | $255,933 | $85,311 | 4.90/5 |
| 8 | Airbnb. | 7 | $243,557 | $34,794 | 4.80/5 |
| 9 | StayBeachBox Vacations BeachBox | 4 | $227,687 | $56,922 | 4.63/5 |
| 10 | Kourtney | 1 | $187,174 | $187,174 | 4.87/5 |
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Surfside Beach?
Professional management companies run 32% of Surfside Beach listings and owners run the rest, though 32% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run 44% of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 86% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 44.1%
- Professional management
- 32.4%
- Cohosted listings
- 32.0%
- Instant Book enabled
- 54.7%
- Simplified Pricing
- 86.4%
Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Surfside Beach
4 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Surfside Beach, and companies run 21% of its 413 active listings. Evolve is the largest, with 45 listings and an average guest rating of 4.69; the next largest are Shore Thing Properties, BeachBox and Ryson Vacation Rentals. Among the four largest, Shore Thing Properties' homes rate highest, at 4.88.
The four largest run 18% of Surfside Beach's listings
Share of Surfside Beach's 413 active Airbnb listings each company runs as host or co-host
- Evolve 11% · 45
- Shore Thing Properties 4% · 17
- BeachBox 2% · 8
- Ryson Vacation Rentals 1% · 6
- All other listings 82%
Listings each company runs as host or co-host, 12 months to September 2026. Guest ratings average each listing's Airbnb rating, weighted by its reviews.
See the largest management companies in Texas, with a profile of each.
Nearby markets
Surfside Beach vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 51 km, Jamaica Beach (39 km away) earned the most per listing, about 41% more than Surfside Beach.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport 11 km | 200 | $33,215 | $376 | 32% |
| Brazoria 29 km | 35 | $14,399 | $197 | 27% |
| Jamaica Beach 39 km | 201 | $48,182 | $420 | 38% |
| Sargent 39 km | 33 | $19,459 | $271 | 31% |
| Bay City 48 km | 95 | $18,338 | $253 | 30% |
| Alvin 50 km | 32 | $24,745 | $231 | 37% |
| Galveston 50 km | 3,884 | $31,607 | $319 | 34% |
| Hitchcock 51 km | 37 | $17,259 | $235 | 28% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Texas
- Houston Airbnb data 9,101 listings
- Austin Airbnb data 8,695 listings
- San Antonio Airbnb data 5,399 listings
- Dallas Airbnb data 4,695 listings
- Port Aransas Airbnb data 2,539 listings
- South Padre Island Airbnb data 2,425 listings
- Fredericksburg Airbnb data 2,191 listings
- Corpus Christi Airbnb data 1,995 listings
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Markets Similar to Surfside Beach
Markets elsewhere in the United States with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Surfside Beach:
- Town of Lake Luzerne Airbnb data NY · $335/night · 31.9%
- Vilas Airbnb data NC · $339/night · 31.7%
- Camdenton Airbnb data MO · $340/night · 32.5%
- Murphys Airbnb data CA · $337/night · 32.7%
- Beech Mountain Airbnb data NC · $343/night · 31.4%
- Lake Ozark Airbnb data MO · $343/night · 31.3%
FAQ
Surfside Beach Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Surfside Beach?
An active Surfside Beach Airbnb grossed $34,078 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 413 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $4,840 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Surfside Beach?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Surfside Beach listings earn between $1,430 and $4,840 in a typical month, and the top tenth $8,200 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 Surfside Beach?
Listings in Surfside Beach were booked on 32% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 37% for the Texas average. July is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Surfside Beach?
The average booked night in Surfside Beach cost $338 before fees. Half of listings charge between $220 and $390, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Surfside Beach?
None of the active Surfside Beach listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and occupancy-tax rules with the city or county before buying.
Is Airbnb profitable in Surfside Beach?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Surfside Beach Airbnb grossed $34,078 in the 12 months to September 2026, 27% above the Texas average of $26,925. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $19,478 a year (about $1,620 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 $2,830 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Surfside Beach?
July usually pays best, averaging $7,810 per active listing over the past two years, and January usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Surfside Beach?
Each night a Surfside Beach listing was open to book earned $120 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 $247 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Surfside Beach?
Surfside Beach stays were booked 40 days (about six 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 Surfside Beach?
The average Surfside Beach Airbnb stay lasted 3.5 nights over the past year. A listing took 24 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Surfside Beach rated?
Guests rate Surfside Beach Airbnbs 4.76 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Surfside Beach?
Surfside Beach, Matagorda Beach and Rockport draw the most short-term rental interest in Surfside Beach. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Surfside Beach?
AirROI counted 413 active Airbnb listings in Surfside Beach as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Freeport, 11 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Surfside Beach?
In Surfside Beach, nearly all listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $199.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 413 active Airbnb listings in Surfside Beach 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. Money figures are in U.S. dollars. 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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