West Yarmouth, Massachusetts Short-Term Rental Market
West Yarmouth, MA short-term rentals averaged $571/night at 66.5% occupancy in June 2026, with no owner-occupancy requirement or night cap.
Quick Answer: West Yarmouth, Massachusetts is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Cape Cod market area is 67%. average monthly revenue in the Cape Cod market area is $7,792. average daily rate in the Cape Cod market area is $571. the top operator in the Cape Cod market area is Vacasa with 569 listings. market score is 46/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the Cape Cod regional market, which includes West Yarmouth. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to West Yarmouth.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
West Yarmouth is a beach-resort village within the Town of Yarmouth on Cape Cod’s Mid-Cape, population 6,390, anchored by the busy Route 28 resort strip along Nantucket Sound and Sea Gull Beach, the town’s largest beach. Barnstable County sees roughly $2.7 billion in direct visitor spending, and the nearby Cape Cod National Seashore drew 3.8 million visitors in 2024. In June 2026, the latest month with data, short-term rentals in this market averaged $571.41 per night at 66.5% occupancy, generating $7,792 in average monthly revenue per listing. Revenue rose 7.5% year over year even as occupancy and ADR both eased slightly (-1.9 points and -1.9%). By property type, apartments averaged $5,640/month, entire homes $7,979/month, and houses $8,309/month. Regionally, entire-place listings make up roughly 95% of the Cape Cod submarket, with 3-bedroom properties the largest single bedroom category at about 29%.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy | ADR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30% | $323 | $2,767 |
| Feb | 42% | $314 | $2,924 |
| Mar | 42% | $301 | $2,851 |
| Apr | 48% | $306 | $2,855 |
| May | 51% | $358 | $3,258 |
| Jun | 67% | $452 | $5,970 |
| Jul | 77% | $479 | $8,404 |
| Aug | 79% | $510 | $9,283 |
| Sep | 45% | $401 | $4,875 |
| Oct | 34% | $323 | $3,242 |
| Nov | 31% | $316 | $2,647 |
| Dec | 33% | $353 | $2,989 |
Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Cape Cod market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Cape Cod market as a whole, which includes West Yarmouth, so these counts are not West Yarmouth-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vacasa | 569 | 20,680 | ★ 4.52 |
| 2 | Del Mar Vacation Rentals | 398 | 18,582 | ★ 4.79 |
| 3 | Kinlin Grover Vacation Rentals | 351 | 1,811 | ★ 4.70 |
| 4 | New England Vacation Rentals | 274 | 1,577 | ★ 4.66 |
| 5 | Robert Paul Vacations | 189 | 1,796 | ★ 4.69 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in West Yarmouth?
Revenue and pricing by property type, tier, and bedroom count.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
| 1 bed | 2,491 |
| 2 bed | 2,764 |
| 3 bed | 3,931 |
| 4 bed | 2,632 |
| 5 bed | 1,533 |
ADR by Property Tier
| Entire Home | $587 |
| Luxury | $1,114 |
| Professionally Managed | $566 |
Revenue by Dwelling Type
| Apartment | $5,640 |
| Entire Place | $7,979 |
| House | $8,309 |
Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 29.3% |
| vrbo | 21.1% |
| both | 49.6% |
Investment Analysis
West Yarmouth’s market-wide ADR of $571.41 already exceeds the professionally-managed tier average ($565.86), while the luxury tier averages $1,113.64, nearly double the market rate, indicating substantial upside for top-end listings. The typical home value here is $548,409, and average monthly revenue of $7,792 annualizes to about $93,507, working out to a gross rental yield of roughly 17.0% before expenses, one of the strongest figures in this batch. For-sale inventory is thin at 36 homes with a fast median 9 days to pending, signaling a competitive buyer’s market. On regulation, West Yarmouth stands out as comparatively investor-friendly among the Cape Cod markets in this dataset: the town imposes no owner-occupancy requirement and no annual cap on rental nights, unlike neighboring towns such as Provincetown (two-STR-per-landlord cap) and Wareham (corporate/REIT ownership ban).
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ADR & Occupancy Trends (5 yr)
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Booking Insights
Guests book West Yarmouth listings an average of 106.2 days ahead, one of the longest lead times in this batch of markets, and stay 4.7 nights per trip. That extended booking window is typical of Cape Cod family beach vacations planned well in advance, giving operators significant runway to set rates and minimum stays ahead of the sharp summer peak.
Short-Term Rental Regulations
West Yarmouth is part of the Town of Yarmouth, which permits short-term rentals but requires layered registration. Every short-term, seasonal, or annual rental must be registered each year with the Yarmouth Health Department under local bylaw Chapter 108 and the Short-Term Rental Zoning Bylaw (Article 27, adopted 2022). The registration fee is $80 per unit plus an additional $100 for short-term rentals ($180 total), renewed annually, with inspections possible for first-time rentals, new owners, or complaint-driven review. Failing to register can bring fines up to $300 per day. Under Massachusetts’ 2019 state STR law, operators must also register with the Department of Revenue via MassTaxConnect and carry at least $1 million in liability insurance. The total lodging tax on a West Yarmouth STR is 14.45%: 5.7% state excise, 6% Yarmouth local option, and 2.75% Cape Cod & Islands Water Protection Fund. There is no local owner-occupancy requirement and no annual cap on rental nights, and the tax does not apply to properties rented fewer than 14 days per calendar year, though registration and insurance are still required. Enforcement is rated moderate.
Market Comparison
West Yarmouth’s 66.5% occupancy in June 2026 runs well above the roughly 55% U.S. median often cited for short-term rentals, and its $571.41 ADR is more than double the roughly $220 national median, reflecting its position as a premium Cape Cod beach market. No property manager snapshot data is currently published for this market, so a top-operator comparison is not available here; the town’s investor-friendly rules (no owner-occupancy requirement, no night cap) suggest room for professional management to expand relative to more restrictive neighboring Cape Cod towns.
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