Dixie Queen | Spa Deck + Beachfront + Elevator Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.73 - Revenue
- $482,460
- Occupancy
- 65.8%
- Daily rate
- $1,868
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Pensacola Beach, FL Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Pensacola Beach brought in $49,685 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 27% more than the Florida average of $39,250.
The short answer
Pensacola Beach Airbnb Market at a Glance
Pensacola Beach earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged $477 a night and were booked on 38% of available nights, against $335 and 42% for the Florida average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 4.6 times as much as in January, usually the slowest.
With 968 active listings, Pensacola Beach is the 45th-largest of 477 Florida markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 23% while the number of active listings grew 11%.
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Revenue
How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Pensacola Beach?
Gross bookings per Pensacola Beach listing averaged $49,685 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Florida average: $39,250), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Pensacola Beach listing brings in $11,500 in July, its best month, and $2,510 in January, its slowest. June runs within 3% of July, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 43% 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 three times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $12,600+ a month, about 2.6 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $8,070 or more, roughly $3,200 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $4,830 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $2,630 or less, about 54% 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 4.6 times what January does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $5,900 $12,100 $2,180
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.
Pensacola 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.
June 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in July 2026. Across the past two years, July is usually the strongest month.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $4,947 | 39.9% | $436 | $165 | 78 days | 4.5 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $5,210 | 40.9% | $415 | $168 | 85 days | 4.8 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $3,934 | 33.6% | $383 | $131 | 85 days | 4.7 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $3,519 | 27.2% | $395 | $114 | 59 days | 4.8 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $2,834 | 24.2% | $394 | $91 | 56 days | 7.6 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $4,306 | 37.7% | $396 | $154 | 82 days | 7.2 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $5,926 | 43.5% | $442 | $191 | 69 days | 5.7 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $6,352 | 46.4% | $453 | $212 | 81 days | 4.6 nights |
| May 2026 | $8,462 | 49.3% | $545 | $273 | 89 days | 4.8 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $12,060 | 58.3% | $665 | $402 | 79 days | 5.1 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $11,975 | 54.1% | $685 | $386 | 106 days | 4.5 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $5,890 | 39.9% | $488 | $190 | 73 days | 4.4 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 Pensacola Beach market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Pensacola Beach Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Pensacola Beach Airbnb took in $49,685 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $2,480 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 $4,180 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $7,210 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $3,080 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $2,120 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.
Pensacola Beach Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $42,475 | $70,940 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay15% of Pensacola Beach bookings | $7,210 | $12,050 |
| Gross bookings | $49,685 | $82,990 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 90% of Pensacola Beach listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$7,050 | −$11,780 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$7,210 | −$12,050 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$2,480 | −$4,150 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$990 | −$1,660 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$1,490 | −$2,490 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$500 | −$500 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$250 | −$250 |
| 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 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$19,970 | −$32,880 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $29,715about $2,480 a month | $50,110about $4,180 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Pensacola Beach Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Pensacola 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 Pensacola 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 Pensacola Beach's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Pensacola Beach listings are booked on 61% or more of their nights, against 38% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $410 adds about $4,100 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $545 a night or more, against a median of $410. 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 $4,250 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, July brings the average listing about $11,500, against $2,510 in January, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Pensacola Beach listings average 4.77 stars, and 27% 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 $6,920 a month, against $4,140 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Pensacola Beach?
Pensacola Beach listings were booked on 38% of the nights they were open over the past year, 4 percentage points below the Florida average (42%) and 3 points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 24% in January to 57% in June.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.2 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 78%+ of open nights, 40 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 61% or more, roughly four nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 38% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 19% or less, under two nights a week.
June is usually the busiest month in Pensacola Beach, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 42% 58% 24%
The 12-month rate of 38% 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 Pensacola Beach?
The average nightly rate in Pensacola Beach, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $477 over the past year, about 42% above the Florida average of $335 and about 49% above the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates swing with the seasons, from about $335 in November to about $645 in June and July.
The top 10% charge about 2.4 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $750+ a night, about 1.8 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge $545 or more, about $140 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about $410 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $315 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
July rates run 91% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $448 $685 $290
The 12-month ADR of $477 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 Pensacola 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 Pensacola Beach it averaged $192 over the past year, from about $81 in a typical January to about $376 in a typical June.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $353+ per open night, about 2.3 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $232 or more, about $80 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $154 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $101 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
June RevPAR is about 4.6 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $194 $402 $70
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Pensacola Beach
Pensacola Beach has one high season, May through July, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from September to February. A listing earns about three times as much a month in June through August as in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Pensacola Beach
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average $5,900 $11,500 $2,510
Revenue by month in Pensacola Beach in numbers
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | $2,510 |
| February | Low season | $3,880 |
| March | Shoulder season | $6,030 |
| April | Shoulder season | $6,220 |
| May | High season | $8,000 |
| June | High season | $11,300 |
| July | High season | $11,500 |
| August | Shoulder season | $5,960 |
| September | Low season | $4,500 |
| October | Low season | $4,590 |
| November | Low season | $3,290 |
| December | Low season | $3,070 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonMay–July | $10,300 | 54% | $601 |
| Shoulder seasonMarch–April, August | $6,070 | 44% | $456 |
| Low seasonSeptember–February | $3,640 | 34% | $367 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Pensacola Beach?
Guests book Pensacola Beach stays 83 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. July stays are booked furthest out, about 94 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 51 days. A typical July booking is made in mid-April.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 76 days 106 days 46 days
The 12-month figure of 83 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 Pensacola Beach
None of the 968 active listings in Pensacola 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 Pensacola Beach.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Pensacola Beach
AirROI's area guide picks five Pensacola Beach neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Pensacola Beach, Navarre Beach and Historic Pensacola. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pensacola Beach | A beautiful beach destination known for its pristine white sand beaches and emerald waters. Attracts tourists for water sports, beach relaxation, and sunset views. | Gulf Islands National Seashore, Pensacola Beach Pier, Fort Pickens, The Boardwalk on Pensacola Beach, Pensacola Beach Gulf Fishing Pier |
| Navarre Beach | A quieter alternative to Pensacola Beach, offering family-friendly activities and beautiful coastline. Great for families looking for a peaceful beach getaway. | Navarre Beach Marine Science Station, Navarre Beach, Navarre Fishing Pier, St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Navarre Park |
| Historic Pensacola | Rich in history and culture, this area offers a unique blend of historical attractions and modern amenities, perfect for cultural tourists. | Historic Pensacola Village, T.T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum, Pensacola Lighthouse, Fort Barrancas, The Pensacola Museum of Art |
| Milton | Located inland, Milton offers visitors a chance to experience the local culture and the beautiful Blackwater River. | Blackwater River State Park, The West Florida Railroad Museum, Milton Historic District, Canoeing and kayaking on Blackwater River, Local dining and shops |
| West Pensacola | This area offers a mix of local living and access to the beach, appealing for those looking for a more residential feel while staying near the coast. | Escambia Bay, Historic African American neighborhoods, Local parks, Nearby restaurants, Fishing spots on Escambia River |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Pensacola Beach Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Almost every Airbnb in Pensacola Beach is an entire home: over 99% of listings, with private rooms at under 1%. Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 74%, about three times the share of houses (25%).
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Pensacola Beach Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 100%
- Private room <1%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 99.7% | 965 |
| Private room | 0.3% | 3 |
Listings by property type
Pensacola Beach Airbnb listings by property type
- Apartment/Condo 74%
- House 25%
- Others <1%
- Hotel/Boutique <1%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 74.4% | 720 |
| House | 25.3% | 245 |
| Others | 0.2% | 2 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 0.1% | 1 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Pensacola Beach Have?
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Pensacola Beach (53% of entire homes), and 39% have three or more bedrooms.
Pensacola Beach entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
<1%
8%
53%
23%
9%
7%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 0.1% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 8.4% | 81 |
| 2 bedrooms | 53.0% | 511 |
| 3 bedrooms | 22.8% | 220 |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.8% | 85 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.9% | 67 |
What Each Home Size Earns in Pensacola Beach
A typical one-bedroom home in Pensacola Beach earned $32,300 over the past year, against $109,000 for a home with five or more bedrooms.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 81 | $32,300 | $36,300 | $269 | 46% |
| 2 bedrooms | 511 | $29,400 | $36,100 | $366 | 38% |
| 3 bedrooms | 220 | $34,000 | $46,800 | $532 | 34% |
| 4 bedrooms | 85 | $75,400 | $83,500 | $719 | 41% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 67 | $109,000 | $137,000 | $1,109 | 39% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Pensacola Beach Sleep?
The most common capacity in Pensacola Beach is six guests (41% of listings), and 86% of listings sleep six or more.
Pensacola Beach listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
2%
<1%
9%
3%
41%
5%
39%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 1.8% | 17 |
| 3 guests | 0.1% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 9.2% | 89 |
| 5 guests | 3.0% | 29 |
| 6 guests | 41.5% | 400 |
| 7 guests | 5.2% | 50 |
| 8+ guests | 39.3% | 379 |
How Pensacola Beach Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Pensacola Beach hosts set up an average of 4.3 beds per listing, roughly two for every bedroom. Only 38% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 24
- Beds per listing
- 4.3
- Show exact location
- 38%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Pensacola Beach Offer?
Washers are close to standard in Pensacola Beach: 96% of listings have one.
Share of Pensacola Beach listings with each common amenity
Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Pensacola Beach
Listings in Pensacola Beach with a children's playroom earned about 3.9 times as much a year, on average, as those without: $185,000 against $47,500. The gap is smaller for a pool table (about 3.2 times as much) and a game console (about 2.4 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 Pensacola 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's playroom | 2% | $185,000 | $47,500 | +290% |
| Pool table | 1% | $154,000 | $48,400 | +219% |
| Game console | 1% | $119,000 | $49,000 | +143% |
| BBQ grill | 29% | $79,400 | $37,700 | +111% |
| Movie theater | 1% | $97,300 | $49,000 | +98% |
| Backyard | 16% | $82,500 | $43,600 | +89% |
| Keypad | 18% | $80,500 | $42,700 | +88% |
| Fire pit | 5% | $88,900 | $47,500 | +87% |
| Hammock | 2% | $91,100 | $48,900 | +86% |
| Pets allowed | 14% | $81,300 | $44,700 | +82% |
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Pensacola Beach?
Pensacola Beach draws mostly domestic guests: 98% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Pensacola is the largest source, at about 3% of reviews. English is spoken by 77% of guests, and Spanish by 11%.
98% of Pensacola Beach guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 98%
- International 2%
Where Pensacola Beach guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Pensacola | 3.2% |
| New Orleans | 2.3% |
| Atlanta | 2.0% |
| Nashville | 1.6% |
| Houston | 1.6% |
Where Pensacola Beach guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 97.9% |
| Canada | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% |
Languages spoken by Pensacola Beach guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 77.5% |
| Spanish | 11.4% |
| French | 2.0% |
| German | 1.5% |
| Italian | 1.1% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Pensacola Beach?
Pensacola Beach Airbnbs average 4.77 stars, and 27% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.68, against 4.93 for location.
Location scores highest in Pensacola 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 | 4.82 |
| Cleanliness | 4.75 |
| Communication | 4.83 |
| Location | 4.93 |
| Check-in | 4.83 |
| Value | 4.68 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Pensacola Beach: Stays, Rules and Fees
More than eight in ten Pensacola Beach listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 19% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 32% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Pensacola Beach listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 55%
- 181-270 days 29%
- 91-180 days 14%
- 31-90 days 2%
- 1-30 days <1%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 54.5% | 528 |
| 181-270 days | 28.5% | 276 |
| 91-180 days | 14.5% | 140 |
| 31-90 days | 2.3% | 22 |
| 1-30 days | 0.2% | 2 |
Days a year Pensacola Beach listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 3%
- 181-270 days 16%
- 91-180 days 28%
- 31-90 days 32%
- 1-30 days 21%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 2.7% | 26 |
| 181-270 days | 15.9% | 154 |
| 91-180 days | 28.3% | 274 |
| 31-90 days | 31.8% | 308 |
| 1-30 days | 21.3% | 206 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Pensacola Beach?
The average Pensacola Beach booking lasts 5.1 nights, longest in January and shortest in September. Listings took about 20 bookings each over the year, some 19,100 in all. Nearly eight in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Pensacola Beach
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 5.1 nights 7.4 nights 4.1 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Pensacola Beach Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
About half of listings in Pensacola Beach accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Pensacola 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 Pensacola Beach?
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Pensacola Beach, used by 48% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: more than six in ten listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 35% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Pensacola Beach listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Pensacola Beach?
Nearly all Pensacola Beach listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $326. Spread over the average stay of 5.1 nights, that adds roughly $65 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 15% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- $326
- Average cleaning fee
- $369
- Listings charging a fee
- 98.7%
- Share of gross revenue
- 14.5%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Pensacola Beach
The top-grossing Airbnb in Pensacola Beach, a six-bedroom home, took in $482,000 over the past year, about 9.7 times the city's average of $49,700. Five of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other one has four bedrooms.
Dixie Queen | Spa Deck + Beachfront + Elevator Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.73 
Luxury, Beach Access, Sleeps 31 Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.95 - Revenue
- $372,040
- Occupancy
- 58.3%
- Daily rate
- $1,444
Beach Elite-Private Pool, Chef's Kitchen Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.90 - Revenue
- $315,366
- Occupancy
- 47.3%
- Daily rate
- $1,366
Tuscan Sun | Sleeps 18 w/ Pool + Game Room Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.91 - Revenue
- $314,555
- Occupancy
- 52.8%
- Daily rate
- $1,348
Surf and City | Sleek Design w/ Pool + Gulf Views Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.86 - Revenue
- $291,418
- Occupancy
- 65.2%
- Daily rate
- $1,079
Beach Front Beauty | Gulf Views + Pet Friendly Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.86 - Revenue
- $280,044
- Occupancy
- 68.8%
- Daily rate
- $929
Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Pensacola Beach?
Premier Island - Carrie is the top-grossing host in Pensacola Beach, with $6.36 million in bookings across 251 listings over the past year. The market is concentrated: the ten top-grossing hosts run 68% of its 968 listings. Per listing, a smaller operator earns more: Eddie grossed $201,000 per listing, about 7.9 times Premier Island - Carrie's $25,400.
| # | Host | Listings | Gross revenue | Per listing | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Island - Carrie | 251 | $6,363,647 | $25,353 | 4.78/5 | |
| Eddie | 26 | $5,215,536 | $200,598 | 4.81/5 | |
| Pensacola Beach Properties | 86 | $5,090,058 | $59,187 | 4.54/5 | |
| 4 | Laura | 61 | $4,120,343 | $67,547 | 4.86/5 |
| 5 | Southern Vacation Rentals | 111 | $3,379,166 | $30,443 | 4.51/5 |
| 6 | Postcard Properties | 29 | $2,194,202 | $75,662 | 4.76/5 |
| 7 | Stephanie @ Beach Bum BB | 30 | $1,669,765 | $55,659 | 4.92/5 |
| 8 | Beach Getaways | 22 | $909,439 | $41,338 | 4.70/5 |
| 9 | Surfside Properties | 29 | $825,282 | $28,458 | 4.89/5 |
| 10 | ITrip Vacations | 10 | $591,998 | $59,200 | 4.76/5 |
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Pensacola Beach?
Professional management companies run two-thirds of Pensacola Beach listings. Superhosts run 45% of listings. Seven in ten listings accept Instant Book, so most stays are confirmed without the host's approval. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 90% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 45.0%
- Professional management
- 66.7%
- Cohosted listings
- 23.6%
- Instant Book enabled
- 68.9%
- Simplified Pricing
- 89.6%
Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Pensacola Beach
10 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Pensacola Beach, and companies run 63% of its 968 active listings. Premier Island Management Group is the largest, with 251 listings and an average guest rating of 4.77; the next largest are Southern Vacation Rentals, Postcard Properties, Surfside Properties and Beach Getaways. Among the five largest, Surfside Properties' homes rate highest, at 4.90.
The five largest run 46% of Pensacola Beach's listings
Share of Pensacola Beach's 968 active Airbnb listings each company runs as host or co-host
- Premier Island Management Group 26% · 251
- Southern Vacation Rentals 11% · 111
- Postcard Properties 3% · 29
- Surfside Properties 3% · 29
- Beach Getaways 2% · 22
- All other listings 54%
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 Florida, with a profile of each.
Nearby markets
Pensacola Beach vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Pensacola Beach earns about as much per listing as Navarre, the top earner of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 32 km. Brent was the busiest, booked on 47% of nights against 38% in Pensacola Beach.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Breeze 4 km | 569 | $39,281 | $369 | 41% |
| Brent 20 km | 32 | $26,539 | $170 | 47% |
| Pensacola 21 km | 2,543 | $32,413 | $271 | 43% |
| Ferry Pass 22 km | 50 | $22,872 | $177 | 45% |
| Navarre 24 km | 1,368 | $49,895 | $398 | 43% |
| Ensley 26 km | 54 | $21,779 | $183 | 42% |
| Perdido Key 32 km | 163 | $44,938 | $378 | 43% |
| Pace 32 km | 33 | $21,839 | $168 | 45% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Florida
- Kissimmee Airbnb data 10,846 listings
- Four Corners Airbnb data 10,535 listings
- Panama City Beach Airbnb data 10,261 listings
- Miami Airbnb data 9,004 listings
- Miramar Beach Airbnb data 4,860 listings
- Orlando Airbnb data 4,618 listings
- Miami Beach Airbnb data 4,561 listings
- Tampa Airbnb data 4,482 listings
See all 477 Florida Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Pensacola Beach
Markets elsewhere in the United States with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Pensacola Beach:
- Kure Beach Airbnb data NC · $480/night · 38.1%
- La Quinta Airbnb data CA · $475/night · 38.3%
- Sagle Airbnb data ID · $478/night · 38.6%
- Ogunquit Airbnb data ME · $466/night · 38.1%
- Falmouth Airbnb data MA · $476/night · 38.7%
- Kings Beach Airbnb data CA · $472/night · 37.4%
FAQ
Pensacola Beach Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Pensacola Beach?
An active Pensacola Beach Airbnb grossed $49,685 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 968 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $8,070 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Pensacola Beach?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Pensacola Beach listings earn between $2,630 and $8,070 in a typical month, and the top tenth $12,600 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 Pensacola Beach?
Listings in Pensacola Beach were booked on 38% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 42% for the Florida average. June is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Pensacola Beach?
The average booked night in Pensacola Beach cost $477 before fees. Half of listings charge between $315 and $545, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Pensacola Beach?
None of the active Pensacola 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 Pensacola Beach?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Pensacola Beach Airbnb grossed $49,685 in the 12 months to September 2026, 27% above the Florida average of $39,250. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $29,715 a year (about $2,480 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 $4,180 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Pensacola Beach?
July usually pays best, averaging $11,500 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 Pensacola Beach?
Each night a Pensacola Beach listing was open to book earned $192 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 $353 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Pensacola Beach?
Pensacola Beach stays were booked 83 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.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Pensacola Beach?
The average Pensacola Beach Airbnb stay lasted 5.1 nights over the past year. A listing took 20 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Pensacola Beach rated?
Guests rate Pensacola Beach Airbnbs 4.77 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Pensacola Beach?
Pensacola Beach, Navarre Beach and Historic Pensacola draw the most short-term rental interest in Pensacola Beach. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Pensacola Beach?
AirROI counted 968 active Airbnb listings in Pensacola Beach as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Gulf Breeze, 4 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Pensacola Beach?
In Pensacola Beach, nearly all listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $326.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 968 active Airbnb listings in Pensacola 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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