Westport, Washington Short-Term Rental Market
Grays Harbor coast short-term rentals averaged $320 ADR, 46.5% occupancy and $4,186 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Westport, Washington is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Grays Harbor market area is 46%. average monthly revenue in the Grays Harbor market area is $4,186. average daily rate in the Grays Harbor market area is $320. the top operator in the Grays Harbor market area is Seabrook Hospitality with 342 listings. market score is 53/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the Grays Harbor regional market, which includes Westport. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Westport.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Westport is a beach town of about 2,217 residents at the mouth of Grays Harbor on Point Chehalis, roughly 2.25 hours southwest of Seattle. The performance figures on this page describe the Grays Harbor coast STR market, a shared coastal series, so treat the numbers as a regional benchmark rather than a Westport only reading. The data runs through September 2026.
In September 2026 the average daily rate across all listings was $320, with occupancy at 46.5% and average monthly revenue of $4,186 per listing. Entire home listings averaged $321 per night. Compared with September 2025, occupancy is up 6.8%, ADR is up 6.1% and revenue is up 12.2%, so both price and demand moved in the same direction.
The longer record shows how the market has reset since the pandemic surge. Annual occupancy peaked at 64.7% in 2021, then eased to 54.0% in 2022, 49.5% in 2023, 46.5% in 2024 and 45.0% in 2025. ADR moved the other way, climbing from $222 in 2021 to $289 in 2024 and $303 in 2025. Through the first nine months of 2026, occupancy is 47.7%, ADR is $324 and monthly revenue averages $4,509, the strongest revenue level on record in this series. Summing the seasonal monthly averages gives an annualized revenue of $39,719 per listing.
Demand here is driven by regional Pacific Northwest visitors on weekend trips. Sport and charter anglers, razor clam diggers, surfers, beachcombers and whale watchers make up the core visitor base. The visitor mix points to a value oriented outdoor recreation market rather than a luxury resort, with strong seasonality that peaks from spring through fall. Bedroom, booking channel and listing type counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Westport, so this profile omits them.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 30% |
| Feb | 39% |
| Mar | 44% |
| Apr | 52% |
| May | 47% |
| Jun | 55% |
| Jul | 72% |
| Aug | 76% |
| Sep | 49% |
| Oct | 41% |
| Nov | 39% |
| Dec | 36% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Grays Harbor market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Grays Harbor market as a whole, which includes Westport, so these counts are not Westport-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seabrook Hospitality | 342 | 3,895 | ★ 4.75 |
| 2 | Oyhut Bay | 92 | 3,004 | ★ 4.88 |
| 3 | Istay Vacation Rentals | 81 | 4,950 | ★ 4.32 |
| 4 | At the Beach Rentals Inc. | 78 | 8,769 | ★ 4.78 |
| 5 | Vacasa | 78 | 7,837 | ★ 4.40 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Westport?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 25.2% |
| vrbo | 6% |
| both | 68.8% |
Home Value Trends (Westport)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are legal in Westport and the rules are investor friendly. They are governed by Westport Municipal Code Chapter 17.22, which defines a vacation rental dwelling as lodging for 30 days or fewer. Enforcement severity is rated moderate.
Operators must hold a Vacation Rental Dwelling permit before operating. The new application fee is $750, and renewal is annual at $250. A $150 reinspection fee and a $75 resubmission fee can also apply. Renewal requires the city to verify substantial compliance and review complaint history. There is no owner occupancy requirement, no primary residence requirement and no cap on nights per year, so non resident investors can rent year round.
Vacation rentals are allowed in any zoning district that permits detached houses, as a permitted use. Only one vacation rental is allowed per parcel, except in mixed use tourist commercial zones and for condominium dwellings. Operating rules include occupancy limits tied to the International Building Code, parking limits, safety inspections, at least $1 million in liability insurance (or platform provided coverage), mandatory solid waste and recycling collection, and a designated local representative available 24 hours a day who can respond to complaints within 30 minutes.
Enforcement was strengthened in August 2023, with $500 fines, misdemeanor liability and possible permit suspension or revocation. In September 2023 the application fee was raised to $1,500. On October 31, 2023 the council rejected proposed density caps and a 6 month moratorium, each by a 3 to 2 vote, and cut the fee back to $750.
Operators must register with the Washington Department of Revenue and collect lodging taxes of about 10.9% in total (8.9% combined sales tax plus a 2% special hotel and motel tax). Confirm current rules with the City of Westport before buying.
Market Comparison
The Grays Harbor coast market posted a September 2026 ADR of $320 at 46.5% occupancy, which works out to roughly $149 per available night, a figure consistent with the revpar check in the data.
The market is also highly seasonal. Occupancy runs from 30.2% in January to 75.8% in August, so annual results depend heavily on the summer months. The 2026 year to date occupancy of 47.7% is still well below the 64.7% reached in 2021, while ADR has risen from $222 to $324 over the same period.
The local operator base and the mix of bedrooms, channels and listing types are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Westport, so this profile omits them. For buyers, the combination of a typical home value of $316,285, legal STR status with no owner occupancy requirement and a permit fee of $750 makes Westport accessible relative to many restricted coastal markets, provided the strong summer revenue is balanced against a long, slow winter.
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