Brunswick, Georgia Short-Term Rental Market
Brunswick, GA STRs averaged $360/night at 62.4% occupancy in April 2026, anchored by Golden Isles beach and nature tourism.
Quick Answer: Brunswick, Georgia is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Amelia/St. Simons/Jekyll Islands market area is 73%. average monthly revenue in the Amelia/St. Simons/Jekyll Islands market area is $8,224. average daily rate in the Amelia/St. Simons/Jekyll Islands market area is $421. the top operator in the Amelia/St. Simons/Jekyll Islands market area is Hodnett Cooper Vacation Rentals with 349 listings. market score is 55/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the Amelia/St. Simons/Jekyll Islands regional market, which includes Brunswick. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Brunswick.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Brunswick is the gateway to Georgia’s Golden Isles, serving visitors to St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island, and Cumberland Island National Seashore. In April 2026, the market posted an average daily rate of $360 and occupancy of 62.4%, generating $224 in RevPAR. Year-over-year, occupancy dipped 2.2 percentage points while ADR held nearly flat (+0.05%) and average monthly revenue grew 1.2%.
The listing mix is almost entirely entire-place rentals: 5,304 entire-place listings versus 90 private rooms. Two-bedroom units lead at 1,986 listings, followed by three-bedroom (1,802), four-bedroom (596), one-bedroom (715), and five-bedroom-plus (291). Channel distribution is notably balanced: 3,495 listings on both Airbnb and VRBO, 989 on Airbnb only, and 910 on VRBO only, the highest VRBO share in this batch. The investability score of 84.5 and rental demand score of 86.4 out of 100 are among the stronger readings in Georgia coastal markets.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 40% |
| Feb | 63% |
| Mar | 68% |
| Apr | 59% |
| May | 57% |
| Jun | 73% |
| Jul | 74% |
| Aug | 48% |
| Sep | 46% |
| Oct | 51% |
| Nov | 40% |
| Dec | 36% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Amelia/St. Simons/Jekyll Islands market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Amelia/St. Simons/Jekyll Islands market as a whole, which includes Brunswick, so these counts are not Brunswick-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hodnett Cooper Vacation Rentals | 349 | 6,784 | ★ 4.72 |
| 2 | Vacasa | 292 | 9,241 | ★ 4.56 |
| 3 | RedAwning | 236 | 4,646 | ★ 4.46 |
| 4 | Lighthouse Vacations | 187 | 8,334 | ★ 4.86 |
| 5 | Real Escapes | 184 | 6,523 | ★ 4.68 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Brunswick?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 18.3% |
| vrbo | 16.9% |
| both | 64.8% |
Home Value Trends (Brunswick)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Brunswick and Glynn County require permits for short-term rentals (stays under 30 consecutive days). In unincorporated Glynn County, operators must obtain an annual Short-Term Rental Certificate ($150 initial fee, $225 if filed after July 1) through the Licensing and Compliance department via the OpenGov platform. In the City of Brunswick proper, Chapter 27 of the city code requires a separate city permit. Operators renting six or more properties in the county also need an Occupation Tax Certificate.
The combined lodging tax rate is 7.0% (Glynn County hotel-motel excise tax, increased from 5% to 7% effective July 1, 2025 under HB 732 signed May 1, 2025). This 7% tax applies to county properties; the city of Brunswick has separate tax provisions. No owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement applies. Enforcement is rated moderate. No maximum nights per year cap applies.
Market Comparison
Against national benchmarks of roughly 55% median occupancy and $220 median ADR, Brunswick’s April 2026 occupancy of 62.4% is 7 percentage points above the national median, and the $360 ADR is 64% above the national baseline, reflecting the Golden Isles coastal premium.
Hodnett Cooper Vacation Rentals leads with 349 listings, 6,784 reviews, and a 4.72 average rating. Vacasa ranks second with 292 listings and 9,241 reviews (4.56 rating). RedAwning holds third with 236 listings and 4,646 reviews (4.46 rating). The top three operators manage 877 listings combined in a market of approximately 5,394 total listings. The high VRBO penetration (910 VRBO-only listings plus 3,495 dual-channel) reflects a mature vacation rental market where platform diversification is standard practice.
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