Amelia Island, FL
Florida's northernmost barrier island - quiet luxury STR
Amelia Island is Florida's northernmost barrier island, offering 13 miles of uncrowded Atlantic beach and a remarkably well-preserved Victorian-era downtown in Fernandina Beach. The market attracts a quieter, more upscale demographic than Orlando or Miami - golfers, couples, and multi-generational families seeking a lower-key Florida experience. Omni Amelia Island Resort anchors the luxury segment.
Estimated Annual Performance
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Is Amelia Island, FL a good short-term rental market?
Amelia Island is a Southeast STR market averaging a 7.7% cap rate, 64% annual occupancy, and $395/night across STR-viable listings. Amelia Island is Florida's northernmost barrier island, offering 13 miles of uncrowded Atlantic beach and a remarkably well-preserved Victorian-era downtown in Fernandina Beach. The market attracts a quieter, more upscale demographic than Orlando or Miami - golfers, couples, and multi-generational families seeking a lower-key Florida experience. Omni Amelia Island Resort anchors the luxury segment.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Amelia Island?
STR-viable properties in Amelia Island average about 64% occupancy across the year. Peak season is Mar - May, Sept - Nov, holiday weeks. Occupancy here reflects availability-adjusted booking performance, not raw calendar occupancy, so it represents what a full-time operated rental can realistically achieve.
How much do short-term rentals earn in Amelia Island?
At $395/night and 64% occupancy, a typical Amelia Island STR grosses roughly $92,272 per year before expenses, leaving an estimated $55,363 in net operating income against a $720K average price, an implied 7.7% cap rate. Individual results depend on property, amenities, and management.
What types of properties work best for STR in Amelia Island?
The strongest-performing STR property types in Amelia Island are Single Family, Oceanfront Home, Cottage, Condo. Uncrowded and upscale - average guest spend exceeds most FL markets. Matching the local guest profile and the amenities that drive bookings in this market matters more than raw square footage.
What is the median STR-viable home price in Amelia Island?
STR-viable listings in Amelia Island average around $720K. Primary STR ZIP codes include 32034. Combined with the market's 7.7% average cap rate, that price level sets the return baseline you'd underwrite against.
Market averages, not guarantees. Cap rates, occupancy, and nightly rates are market-wide averages based on active STR listings and historical data. Individual property performance depends on location, amenities, management, and listing quality. Always run a full underwriting analysis before purchasing.
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