77%
Avg Occupancy
$286
Avg ADR
4.81★
Guest Rating
100+
Properties Managed
The Real Numbers
How Much Does a Solterra Vacation Home Actually Make?
“What kind of Solterra Resort rental income can I expect?” I get this question every week from owners and buyers looking at the resort. The short answer: it depends on how your home is managed, furnished, and priced.
I manage vacation rental properties across Davenport, FL, and Solterra is one of the most active short-term rental communities in the area. Our Solterra homes average 77% occupancy, which is well above the 63% market average for the Davenport area. The amenity package pulls bookings. The lazy river, waterslides, and clubhouse give guests a reason to pick Solterra over a random neighborhood rental.
But the Solterra Resort rental income gap between a well-managed home and a poorly managed one is massive. I’ve seen the same floor plan earn $45,000 or $75,000 depending on management, pricing, and guest experience. So let’s break down what you should actually expect.
Property Values
What Solterra Homes Cost Right Now
Solterra has homes from four builders: DR Horton, Pulte, Lennar, and Park Square Homes. You’ll find everything from 4-bedroom townhomes to 14-bedroom estates.
| Property Type | Bedrooms | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Townhome | 4-5 BD | $350K – $450K |
| Single-Family | 5-7 BD | $450K – $750K |
| Large Single-Family | 8-10 BD | $700K – $950K |
| Estate | 11-14 BD | $900K – $1.4M |
The average selling price in Solterra hit $514,000 in mid-2026, at about $141 per square foot. Homes sit on the market for around 146 days with a list-to-sell ratio of 96%.
Revenue
Gross Rental Income by Bedroom Count
Davenport’s vacation rental market scores a 95 out of 100 on AirROI, and Solterra benefits directly from that demand. Here is what professionally managed Solterra homes are pulling in.
| Bedrooms | Gross Revenue (Annual) | Peak Season ADR |
|---|---|---|
| 5 BD | $45,000 – $55,000 | $250 – $300 |
| 6 BD | $54,000 – $65,000 | $280 – $340 |
| 7-8 BD | $65,000 – $85,000 | $320 – $420 |
| 9-10+ BD | $80,000 – $110,000+ | $400 – $550+ |
The Davenport market averages $261-$301 ADR across all property types, with 60-70% occupancy. Peak months (March, June through August, December) drive 40-45% of your annual revenue. Homes that are outperforming other Solterra rentals are using dynamic pricing, professional photography, and consistent guest screening to stay above these averages.
Expenses
What It Costs to Run a Solterra Rental
This is where a lot of owners get surprised. Solterra has higher carrying costs than some competing resorts because of its CDD. The amenities are worth it for bookings, but you need to know the full picture.
Here is a realistic annual expense breakdown for a 6-bedroom single-family home (roughly $550K purchase price).
| Expense | Annual Cost |
|---|---|
| Property Management (15-20%) | $8,100 – $13,000 |
| Property Tax (incl. CDD) | $9,500 – $11,700 |
| HOA Fees | $4,000 – $4,800 |
| Insurance | $3,000 – $4,500 |
| Electric | $4,800 |
| Water/Sewer | $1,920 |
| Cleaning (40-50 turns @ $120-$160) | $4,800 – $8,000 |
| Internet/Cable | $840 – $1,200 |
| Pool/Lawn Maintenance | $2,400 – $3,600 |
| Total Annual Expenses | $39,360 – $52,800 |
About that CDD: Solterra’s Community Development District assessment runs $200-$300 per month on top of your property taxes. It is higher than many competing resorts. That CDD pays for the clubhouse, lazy river, waterslides, and common areas. It shows up on your tax bill, not as a separate invoice.
⚠ Furnishing cost: Budget $45,000 to $80,000 to furnish a Solterra home before you earn a single dollar. This is not optional. Unfurnished or poorly furnished homes sit empty while the mortgage runs.
Licensing costs most owners forget: Before you earn your first dollar, you need a City of Davenport Vacation Rental License ($136.17 application fee, $36.70 annual renewal), a Polk County Business Tax Receipt, and a Florida DBPR license. Miss any of these, and you’re looking at fines up to $15,000. We handle all of this for our owners through our licensing service.
Want us to run these numbers for your specific property?
We give Solterra owners a free rental projection based on their floor plan, bedroom count, and furnishing level.
Net Income
What You Actually Keep
On a 6-bedroom Solterra Resort home grossing $60,000 per year with $45,000 in total expenses, your Solterra Resort rental income nets roughly $15,000 before mortgage. A well-managed 8-bedroom pulling $85,000 gross with $55,000 in expenses nets around $30,000.
Those numbers do not include your mortgage. If you’re financing, your cash flow depends on your down payment. Most investors putting 25-30% down on a $550K home are close to breakeven or slightly positive in year one, with income climbing as reviews stack and occupancy stabilizes.
You also need to factor in 12% in tax on every booking: 6% Florida sales tax, 5% Polk County tourist development tax, and 1% county discretionary surtax. Airbnb collects some of this automatically, but the responsibility falls on you if anything is missed. Penalties for non-compliance start at $500 and go up to $15,000.
Read the full breakdown of Davenport Airbnb laws for Solterra before you list.
What Makes the Difference
Why Some Solterra Homes Earn 30-40% More
The Solterra Resort rental income ranges above are wide for a reason. Four things separate top earners from everyone else.
Dynamic pricing. Static nightly rates leave money on the table during peak weeks and price you out during slow months. We use dynamic pricing algorithms that adjust rates daily based on demand, local events, and competitor pricing. Our Solterra homes average $286 ADR, compared to the market average of $261.
Guest experience. Solterra’s resort amenities get guests in the door. What keeps them coming back (and leaving 5-star reviews) is what happens inside your home. We screen every guest through Truvi, which includes $50,000 in damage protection per incident. Clean, well-maintained properties with responsive communication earn repeat bookings and higher search placement. We put together a full guide on building a 5-star guest experience specific to Solterra.
Multi-platform distribution. Most self-managing owners list on Airbnb only. We distribute across Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, Expedia, and Google Vacation Rentals. More channels means more visibility and fewer empty nights.
Professional management. Self-managing from out of state sounds like it saves money. It usually costs money. Missed maintenance, slow guest responses, and flat pricing add up fast. The owners in our portfolio who switched from self-management to Davenport property management saw an average 15-25% revenue increase within 12 months. No renovations. Just better operations, better pricing, and 24/7 guest support.
We handle every item on this list for our managed properties. If you want the full compliance breakdown, read our 2026 Solterra Airbnb laws guide.
Want to Know What Your Solterra Home Could Earn?
We manage Solterra properties with a 15-20% flat-rate fee. No hidden charges. No long-term contracts. Real income projections based on your specific floor plan and bedroom count.
Mike Chen is the founder of FunStay Florida and a licensed realtor specializing in vacation rental properties across Davenport, Kissimmee, and Greater Orlando. He manages 100+ short-term rentals with a 4.81-star average guest rating across Solterra, Windsor Cay, ChampionsGate, Reunion, and other Central Florida resort communities.
Want to explore Solterra management? Visit our Solterra Resort property management page or call (321) 430-8681.
