STR Market Report
Destin, FL
Florida • Short-Term Rental Market
Key Market Metrics
0.65%
Entire-home, active listings
Occupancy Rate
~0 nights booked per month on average
$245
Median, entire-home
Avg Nightly Rate
Typical price per night charged by whole-home hosts in this market
5,600
Had a review in past 12 mo
Active Listings
Whole-home Airbnbs with at least 1 recent guest review — active supply
$48
~0 booked nights / month
Est. Monthly Revenue
Directional gross booking revenue estimate before fees, expenses, and seasonality shifts
Friendly
Permissive regulations — straightforward licensing, no owner-occupancy requirement
Regulatory Risk
Quick Investor Read
Higher-risk setup due to weaker demand, pricing constraints, or regulation. Underwrite conservatively.
Note: These figures are estimated from public STR market reports and are provided for directional reference only. For investment decisions, use AirDNA or Mashvisor for live, verified data.
🏖️ Demand Seasonality: Summer peak
Peak demand June–August; shoulder spring/fall; lower winter occupancy
Market Overview
Destin and the 30A corridor are among the top beach vacation destinations in the US with exceptionally high summer occupancy. The emerald-green water and white sand beaches draw families and groups year-round. Florida Gulf Coast markets benefit from strong regulatory environments at the state level, with limited ability for local governments to restrict STRs.
Top STR Neighborhoods
- 1Miramar Beach
- 2Sandestin
- 3Crystal Beach
- 4Kelly Plantation
- 530A
Based on editorial research and industry reporting.
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Investment Score Breakdown
Score formula: Occupancy (max 45 pts) + ADR (max 30 pts) + Regulatory environment (up to 25 pts). Max score: 100.
Challenging market — lower occupancy, rate constraints, or restrictive regulations make Destin a higher-risk choice for new STR investors.
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