Research

Research & Market Data

Original research from our vacation rental operations in Bradenton and Sarasota, Florida. Unlike scraped listing prices, our data comes from actual guest bookings and local cost verification.

What 545 Bookings Reveal About Gulf Coast Vacation Trends

March 2026
Channel dominance, seasonal pricing, guest demographics, and booking patterns from 545 confirmed reservations across 5 Bradenton/Sarasota properties.

The Real Cost of a Florida Beach Vacation: Bradenton vs Sarasota vs AMI

March 2026
Dollar-for-dollar comparison of accommodation, dining, and activities across three Gulf Coast areas. Built from real booking data and local price checks.

Florida Gulf Coast Vacation Cost Calculator

May 2026
Compare Bradenton, Sarasota, and Anna Maria Island trip costs before you book, with lodging, food, activities, transportation, and booking-fee impact shown side by side.

2026 Florida Gulf Coast Vacation Rental Management Fee Benchmark

May 2026
Owner-side benchmark for management fees, OTA host-fee drag, direct-booking leakage, and the revenue math owners should check before switching managers.

2026 Gulf Coast Vacation Rental Chart Pack

May 2026
Embeddable static charts for Airbnb channel dependence, the 74-day booking window, seasonal ADR spread, and Bradenton vs Sarasota vs AMI trip cost.
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