Documented confirmation from the city or county, the HOA or condo association, and the required licenses. Never shown from MLS data alone.
Airbnb and Short-Term Rental Investment Properties in Tampa Bay
Discover vacation rental homes, beach condos and waterfront investment properties from Tampa to Anna Maria Island, with a local advisor who helps you check what each home allows before you buy.
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Airbnb Homes for Sale and Vacation Rental Investments
Search Tampa Bay listings by what short-term rental investors look for first. Each search opens Search Homes with its filters already set, so you can refine by price, beds, location and more.
Short-Term Rental PotentialListings that report a 1–7 day minimum lease.Potential
Listings That Mention AirbnbListing descriptions that mention Airbnb.Potential
Waterfront InvestmentsHomes and condos on the Gulf, the bay, canals and lakes.
CondosBeach, bay and downtown condos.
Furnished Vacation HomesHomes and condos listed as furnished.
All Investment PropertiesFix & flip, foreclosures and listings marketed to investors.
Potential vs. verified
Airbnb-Friendly Properties: What a Listing Can and Can’t Tell You
Many buyers search for Airbnb-friendly properties. MLS rental information, such as a listing’s minimum lease, comes from the listing agent and does not guarantee Airbnb or short-term rental eligibility. So SoldByEkin sorts what a listing shows into three levels, and never labels a property Verified without documented confirmation.
The MLS listing reports a short or no minimum lease, or its description mentions Airbnb. A home worth a closer look.
The listing has no lease information. Check it the same way as any other home.
Where to look
Vacation Rental Homes Across Tampa Bay and the Gulf Beaches
From downtown waterfronts to barrier island beach towns, explore the places investors and second-home buyers ask about most.
Tampa
Waterfront neighborhoods, downtown condos and homes minutes from Tampa International Airport.
St. Petersburg
Downtown waterfront condos, historic bungalows and homes near the bay.
Clearwater
Clearwater Beach condos and mainland homes along the Gulf.
St. Pete Beach
Gulf-front condos and homes in a barrier island beach town.
Treasure Island
Beachfront condos and canal homes between Madeira Beach and St. Pete Beach.
Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach: island cottages, condos and beach homes.
Longboat Key
Gulf-front condos and estates on the key between Anna Maria Island and Sarasota.
Apollo Beach
Canal-front homes with water access on Tampa Bay’s South Shore.
Gulfport
A waterfront arts town beside St. Petersburg on Boca Ciega Bay.
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Short-term rental eligibility varies by property, location, zoning, and HOA or condo restrictions. Verify rental permissions before you buy.
Check Local Rental Regulations
Short-term rental eligibility varies by property, location, zoning, and HOA or condo restrictions. Buyers are responsible for independently verifying rental permissions, licensing, taxes, and applicable regulations with the appropriate authorities before purchasing.
Check Local Rental Regulations
- Florida DBPR: vacation rental licensing
- Florida Department of Revenue: rental taxes
- City of Tampa: Code of Ordinances
- City of St. Petersburg: zoning
- City of Clearwater: code compliance
- City of St. Pete Beach: short-term rentals
- City of Treasure Island: short-term rentals
- Pinellas County: short-term rental program
- City of Anna Maria: vacation rentals
- City of Holmes Beach: vacation rental certificates
- City of Bradenton Beach: building and planning