A recent check of listings on VRBO and Homeaway.com revealed 5 Belleair Beach homes violating city code by offering short term rentals. The worst offender is a listing for 311* Tiffany Drive (aka La Bella Vita) with a 1 night minimum and average nightly rate of $922/night before tax. (At least it’s not homesteaded like another that was found). A 2 week stay at “La Bella Vita” in April costs $16,900 after fees and tax. Allowing for vacancy and maintenance that’s over $300k a year in revenue, more than enough to cover taxes, insurance and debt service. At that rate they are likely searching for another cash cow – hopefully not next to your house. Scroll down for the full list (current as of Feb 5th):
Screenshot of 311* Tiffany Drive VRBO Short Term Rental Listing
311* TIFFANY DR
https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p1536014vb
41* 22ND ST
https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p1492283vb
222* GULF BLVD
https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p1254784vb
10* 20th ST
https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p1418472vb
21* HOWARD DR
https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p1499090vb