Rotonda West, Florida Short-Term Rental Market
Rotonda West and the Charlotte County STR market posted $191 ADR, 39.7% occupancy, $2,153 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Rotonda West, Florida is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Punta Gorda market area is 40%. average monthly revenue in the Punta Gorda market area is $2,153. average daily rate in the Punta Gorda market area is $191. the top operator in the Punta Gorda market area is Evolve with 176 listings. market score is 43/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the Punta Gorda regional market, which includes Rotonda West. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Rotonda West.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Rotonda West is an unincorporated, deed-restricted golf community on Florida’s Gulf Coast in Charlotte County, with a population of 10,114. Performance figures on this page describe the Charlotte County STR market, which includes Rotonda West, rather than Rotonda West alone. In September 2026 that market averaged an ADR of $191 and occupancy of 39.7%, producing average monthly revenue of $2,153 per listing. Compared with September 2025, occupancy rose 8.4%, ADR rose 7.2%, and revenue rose 14.4%, so the latest month improved on last year even though September sits in the seasonal low. By property type, apartments averaged $2,412 in monthly revenue, entire places $2,197, and houses $2,124. Entire-place ADR was $196. On a seasonal-sum basis, annualized revenue is $34,573 per listing. Bedroom, channel, and listing-type counts and the top operators are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Rotonda West, so this profile omits them. The longer trend shows a market that peaked in 2022 at 68.6% occupancy and $3,376 in monthly revenue, eased to 55.7% and $3,087 in 2025, and is recovering in 2026. Through September 2026 the year to date figures are 57.4% occupancy, a $225 ADR, and $3,489 in monthly revenue. Demand is anchored by golf, with five courses and 99 holes at Rotonda, plus winter seasonal visitors and beach traffic to Englewood Beach, Boca Grande, and Stump Pass Beach State Park. Charlotte County drew roughly 980,000 visitors in FY2023, and Punta Gorda Airport is a primary gateway. The county positions itself as a quieter, nature and water focused alternative to busier Southwest Florida destinations. All figures are for September 2026 unless stated otherwise.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 68% |
| Feb | 84% |
| Mar | 82% |
| Apr | 54% |
| May | 50% |
| Jun | 60% |
| Jul | 59% |
| Aug | 42% |
| Sep | 39% |
| Oct | 52% |
| Nov | 55% |
| Dec | 59% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Punta Gorda market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Punta Gorda market as a whole, which includes Rotonda West, so these counts are not Rotonda West-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 176 | 3,713 | ★ 4.62 |
| 2 | All In Property Management | 117 | 24 | ★ 4.63 |
| 3 | Global Resort Homes. | 112 | 703 | ★ 4.75 |
| 4 | Vacasa | 101 | 967 | ★ 4.62 |
| 5 | Boca Grande Real Estate | 81 | 135 | ★ 4.76 |
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 25.1% |
| vrbo | 20.6% |
| both | 54.3% |
Home Value Trends (Rotonda West)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Rotonda West is unincorporated, so Charlotte County and Florida state rules govern short-term rentals rather than a city code. Short-term rentals are permitted. Florida preemption law bars local governments from banning vacation rentals or setting minimum stay lengths unless a qualifying ordinance predated June 1, 2011. To operate legally, an owner must register for Florida sales tax, obtain a state DBPR Vacation Rental License, hold a Charlotte County Business Tax Receipt, and open a Charlotte County Tourist Tax account. The business tax receipt costs $35 and renews annually. Lodging taxes total about 12%, made up of a 5% county Tourist Development Tax and 7% state sales and use tax, collected from guests and remitted monthly to the county tax collector by the 20th. There is no owner-occupancy requirement, no primary-residence requirement, and no annual night cap. The more important constraint is private. Rotonda West is a deed-restricted community of detached bungalows, with no multi-unit dwellings or shopping centers, a 1,600 square foot minimum living area, and an enclosed two-car garage of at least 400 square feet. The Rotonda West Association enforces those restrictions. The community is noted for relatively permissive rental policies and low HOA dues, but buyers should confirm current rental rules with the association before listing. Enforcement severity is moderate, handled through county code enforcement, tax compliance, and deed-restriction enforcement. Florida SB 280, a statewide registration bill, was vetoed in June 2024, so the existing preemption framework remains in effect through 2026 with no new statewide registry.
Market Comparison
This page compares the market with its own history. In September 2026 the Charlotte County STR market posted 39.7% occupancy and a $191 ADR, which looks soft. September is the weakest month here, though, so the comparison is better made on a fuller basis. The 2026 year to date figures are 57.4% occupancy and a $225 ADR, above the 2025 annual figures of 55.7% and $208. The peak months stand well apart: February at 84.3% occupancy and March at a $228 ADR. Premium listings also stand out, with professionally managed listings at $273 and luxury at $446, against the $191 all-listings ADR. The market scores for this area and the top operators are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Rotonda West, so this profile omits them. The overall picture is a seasonal market. It is softest in late summer and strongest in winter, with strong year over year gains in occupancy, ADR, and revenue.
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