Brunswick, Georgia Short-Term Rental Market
Golden Isles area STRs averaged a $339 ADR at 44.5% occupancy in August 2026, with $4,550 in average monthly revenue.
Quick Answer: Brunswick, Georgia is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Amelia/St. Simons/Jekyll Islands market area is 49%. average monthly revenue in the Amelia/St. Simons/Jekyll Islands market area is $4,264. average daily rate in the Amelia/St. Simons/Jekyll Islands market area is $322. 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’s short-term rental data is tracked at the Golden Isles area level, a shared market that also covers Jekyll Island and Saint Simons Island. Every performance figure on this page describes the Golden Isles area STR market, not Brunswick city limits alone. In August 2026 that market averaged a $339 average daily rate (ADR) at 44.5% occupancy, with average monthly revenue of $4,550. Compared with August 2025, occupancy was down 3.8%, ADR was up 1.7%, and revenue was down 1.6%. August is normally a softer month than summer. Across the full data history, August averages 47.7% occupancy and a $299 ADR, so August 2026 ran about 3 points below the usual occupancy and about $40 above the usual rate.
Over a full year the picture is stronger. In 2025 the Golden Isles area averaged 54.4% occupancy, a $330 ADR, and $4,899 in monthly revenue. January through August 2026 averages 60.3% occupancy, a $346 ADR, and $5,610 in monthly revenue. Those eight months include the spring and summer peak, so they should not be compared directly with a full-year average.
Visitors come for the coast and for history. The area profile lists the Jekyll Island National Historic Landmark District, Fort Frederica National Monument, the St. Simons Island Lighthouse Museum, and the Georgia Sea Turtle Center among the main attractions. The profile reports that STR demand is concentrated on Saint Simons Island and Jekyll Island, while Brunswick proper works as a lower-cost base for visitors. Brunswick has a population of 15,404. The Golden Isles generate $1.6 billion in annual visitor spending across Glynn County, according to the profile.
Listing-type mix, bedroom mix, and booking channel mix are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Brunswick, so this profile omits them. Average length of stay in the Golden Isles area market is 4.7 nights, and the average booking is made 60 days ahead.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 40% |
| Feb | 63% |
| Mar | 68% |
| Apr | 59% |
| May | 57% |
| Jun | 73% |
| Jul | 73% |
| Aug | 48% |
| Sep | 47% |
| 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
Booking-window and length-of-stay analysis for Brunswick — how far ahead guests book and how to price around it — is available to StaySTRA Pro members. Unlock with StaySTRA Pro or analyze a specific address free.
Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are permitted in Brunswick, and a permit is required. Which permit applies depends on where the property sits. Unincorporated Glynn County uses an annual Short-Term Rental Certificate. The City of Brunswick requires a separate Short-Term Rental Permit under Chapter 27 of the city code, in effect since July 1, 2022. Jekyll Island has its own rules and is excluded from both programs.
The county certificate costs $150 initially, or $225 if filed after July 1, and renews annually. Since November 2025 renewals go through the OpenGov online platform, and fees did not change. Operators renting six or more properties in Glynn County also need an Occupation Tax Certificate.
Taxes differ by jurisdiction. Glynn County’s hotel-motel excise tax rose from 5% to 7% on July 1, 2025, and applies in unincorporated areas. Properties inside the City of Brunswick pay the city’s 3% rate instead. Georgia also charges 4% state sales tax on rentals of 89 nights or less and a $5 per night state hotel-motel fee on stays of 30 nights or less.
Neither jurisdiction caps annual rental nights. The profile lists no owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement and no blanket zoning ban. Enforcement is rated moderate. Glynn County runs a 24-hour complaint hotline and monitors rental platforms with compliance software. Fines in unincorporated areas range from $250 for a first offense to $1,000 for a third or later offense. Confirm the rules for the exact parcel with the county or city before buying.
Market Comparison
The Golden Isles area STR market runs well above national norms on rate. The August 2026 ADR of $339 compares with a US median near $220, a premium of about 54%. Occupancy in August was 44.5%, about 10.5 points below the US median near 55%. The 2025 full-year average was 54.4%, which is close to that national figure, and the 2025 ADR of $330 was about 50% above it.
The pattern is a high-rate, seasonal market. June and July run above 72% occupancy, while December runs near 36%. National benchmarks are rough, and a coastal Georgia market with a short peak behaves differently from a year-round destination.
Top property managers and operator shares are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Brunswick, so this profile omits them. Investors who want to use a manager should compare local managers directly on fees, occupancy history, and guest ratings.
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