How Much Could You Rent Your House for During the U.S. Open?

If you own a home on the Monterey Peninsula, you may be asking exactly how much you can rent your house for during the U.S. Open, and whether the event creates a genuine earning opportunity. The short answer is that rental value during a major golf championship depends on several interconnected factors, including your property's size, location, bedroom count, overall quality and the dates you make available. This article explains what shapes that value, what you can do to present your home at its best, and how Golf Event Stays can help you connect with golf travellers searching for accommodation.

What Shapes Your Rental Value During the U.S. Open?

No single formula produces a rental figure, because the value of your home to a golf traveller depends on a combination of the following factors.

Location and Travel Time

Properties within Pebble Beach itself, inside 17-Mile Drive, tend to attract the highest interest from corporate groups, VIP parties and serious golf enthusiasts. Carmel-by-the-Sea, Pacific Grove and Monterey are all within approximately 10 to 20 minutes of the course under normal traffic conditions, making them attractive bases for families and groups of friends. Wider areas such as Seaside and Marina, roughly 20 to 30 minutes away, can also attract visitors who prioritise space and group value over proximity.

During the championship itself, road access inside 17-Mile Drive is subject to restrictions, and event traffic will lengthen normal journey times considerably. Honest, accurate information about your travel time — presented as an approximate normal-traffic figure with a clear note about event-day conditions — is more reassuring to prospective guests than an optimistic estimate that does not hold up on match days.

Bedrooms, Bathrooms and Group Capacity

Properties offering three or more bedrooms have a natural advantage during major golf events. A group of six, eight or ten friends travelling together for the week will often find a single private home far more convenient and better value than booking several separate hotel rooms. Each additional bedroom, and each additional bathroom, increases the number of guests who can stay comfortably, which typically supports a higher overall rental price.

Parking, Outdoor Space and Shared Facilities

Reliable off-street parking matters to visiting groups, particularly those arriving by rental car from San Francisco International Airport (SFO, approximately two to two and a half hours away) or San Jose Airport (SJC, approximately 90 minutes away), or connecting through Monterey Regional Airport (MRY, roughly 15 minutes from Pebble Beach). A kitchen, shared living area, outdoor seating, a barbecue and similar amenities all add genuine value and often allow a homeowner to set a higher nightly or weekly price.

Presentation and Photographs

The cleanliness, organisation and visual presentation of your listing matter as much as the physical property itself. Clear photographs of every bedroom, the bathrooms, the kitchen and living areas, the garden or deck, and the parking situation help prospective guests make a confident decision. A well-presented listing can meaningfully outperform a similarly located property that has been listed hastily or with poor photographs.

Available Dates and Minimum Stay

Making your property available for the full event week, from 14 to 20 June 2027, is likely to attract the widest range of enquiries. Many groups prefer to book the entire week in a single arrangement rather than assembling overlapping short stays. If you are willing to accommodate a full-week booking, your listing may be more attractive to serious enquirers.

Getting an Estimated Rental Value During the Listing Process

What Kinds of Guests Look for Private Homes Near Pebble Beach?

Golf travellers searching for private accommodation during the U.S. Open typically fall into a few clear groups.

• Groups of friends: Buddy trips of four to ten people often pool their accommodation budget and look for a home that offers everyone their own bedroom and shared communal space.
• Families: Couples and families with older children may prefer the privacy, kitchen facilities and outdoor space that a private home provides over a hotel stay.
• Corporate and VIP groups: Sponsors, corporate guest groups and business groups often seek larger or more distinctive properties, particularly within or near Pebble Beach itself, where the surroundings can form part of the experience.
• International visitors: Golf fans travelling from the UK, Ireland, Australia, Japan and continental Europe often plan well in advance and actively look for longer stays, especially given the travel involved.

Understanding which type of guest your property is best suited for helps you write a focused, accurate listing that speaks directly to the right audience.

How to List Your Property for the U.S. Open 2027

The process of listing your home on Golf Event Stays is straightforward. Below is a practical sequence to follow.

1. Start your listing on Golf Event Stays and enter your property details to get an initial estimate of your property's potential event-week value.
2. Decide which dates you are willing to make available, noting the full event week from 14 to 20 June 2027.
3. Confirm the maximum number of guests your home can accommodate comfortably.
4. Take clear photographs of every bedroom, bathroom, the kitchen, the living area, outdoor space and parking.
5. Write an honest description covering bedrooms, bathrooms, parking, kitchen facilities, outdoor areas and approximate travel time to Pebble Beach Golf Links.
6. Decide your rental price and payment structure, including any booking deposit and security deposit.
7. Choose your listing option and submit your property through the Golf Event Stays platform.
8. Once your property is reviewed and listed, you can begin receiving enquiries from golf travellers.
9. Respond to interested guests, confirm the details, use a straightforward written agreement and confirm the booking when you are comfortable.
10. Prepare your home, provide clear check-in information and inspect the property promptly after checkout.

Most of the preparation involves ordinary cleaning, good organisation and straightforward communication. You do not need to operate a permanent vacation rental business to make your property available for one event week.

Your Two Listing Options: Self-Managed and Fully Managed

Golf Event Stays offers homeowners two ways to list a property for the U.S. Open 2027 at Pebble Beach.

With Self-Managed, you pay a one-time listing fee of $349 and keep 100% of your rental income. You receive enquiries directly and manage your own guest communication, agreement and payment collection. With Fully Managed, you pay a $695 upfront listing fee, which is refunded when Golf Event Stays successfully secures a rental for your property. A 15% success commission on the total confirmed accommodation rental value also applies. Golf Event Stays assists with enquiry management, guest communication, and progressing the booking through to confirmation. The guest pays the homeowner directly under both options.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can I rent my house for during the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach?

Rental value depends on your property's size, location, bedroom count, presentation and available dates. Start your listing on Golf Event Stays and enter your property details to get an indicative estimate based on your specific property.

There is no single figure that applies to every home on the Monterey Peninsula. Properties within or immediately adjacent to Pebble Beach, offering multiple bedrooms, parking and quality presentation, tend to attract the highest interest and can support the strongest rental prices. Homes in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Pacific Grove and Monterey are also well positioned, sitting roughly 10 to 20 minutes from Pebble Beach Golf Links under normal traffic. Wider areas such as Seaside and Marina, around 20 to 30 minutes away, can still appeal to groups who prioritise space and group value over proximity. The best way to arrive at a realistic figure is to enter your property details into The Golf Event Stays listing process, which produces an indicative estimate based on your specific situation. These estimates are indicative only, not guaranteed income.

Do I need to be a professional host or vacation rental operator to list my home?

No. Many homeowners make their property available only for a single major golf event. You do not need to operate a permanent vacation rental business.

Golf Event Stays is designed for ordinary homeowners who may never have rented their property before. Making your home available for one week during the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach is a temporary, event-specific opportunity. The preparation involved, deciding your dates, securing personal belongings, cleaning the property, taking photographs and preparing a straightforward written agreement, is manageable for most homeowners without specialist experience. You remain in control of your own pricing, guest selection and rental terms throughout.

Does my property need to be right next to Pebble Beach Golf Links to attract guests?

Not necessarily. Many groups prefer a comfortable home a manageable drive from the venue over several separate hotel rooms in the immediate area.

While properties inside or immediately adjacent to Pebble Beach attract strong corporate and VIP interest, many travelling groups, particularly larger parties of friends or families, actively look for homes that offer several bedrooms, shared living space, a kitchen and parking at a reasonable group price. A property in Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel Valley or even Seaside can be genuinely attractive if it offers the right combination of comfort, capacity and road access. Focus your listing on the complete offering rather than distance alone, and be honest about approximate journey times, noting that event-day traffic will affect travel times.

What are my two options for listing on Golf Event Stays?

Self-Managed costs $349 as a one-time fee with 0% commission. Fully Managed costs $695 upfront plus a 15% commission on the confirmed rental value, with the upfront fee refunded on a successful rental.

With Self-Managed, you pay a one-time listing fee of $349, receive enquiries directly through the platform, and manage all guest communication, agreements and payment yourself. There is no commission on your rental income. With Fully Managed, you pay an upfront listing fee of $695, which is refunded when Golf Event Stays successfully secures a rental for your property. A 15% success commission on the total confirmed accommodation rental value also applies once a booking is confirmed. Under Fully Managed, Golf Event Stays assists with receiving enquiries, guest communication and progressing the booking to confirmation. The guest pays the homeowner directly under both options.

Should I require a security deposit from guests?

A refundable security deposit is a sensible precaution. Tell guests the amount before booking, photograph the property before arrival, and return the deposit promptly when everything is in order after checkout.

A security deposit is a separate, refundable amount designed to cover significant damage, missing important items, undisclosed additional guests or exceptional cleaning beyond normal use. It is distinct from the booking deposit that secures the dates. Communicate the amount clearly before the guest confirms, photograph the property thoroughly before check-in, inspect it promptly after checkout, and document any deduction if one is required. Do not charge for normal wear and tear. A straightforward and transparent approach to deposits reassures genuine guests rather than deterring them.

Are U.S. Open tickets part of accommodation booked through Golf Event Stays?

No. Golf Event Stays listings cover accommodation only; event tickets must be obtained separately. Guests should obtain U.S. Open tickets through official USGA channels.

Golf Event Stays is an independent property-listing marketplace and is not affiliated with the USGA, Pebble Beach Company or the U.S. Open Championship organisers. A listing on Golf Event Stays covers accommodation only. Guests are responsible for securing their own event tickets through authorised USGA ticket channels. Homeowners should not represent or imply that an accommodation arrangement comes with event tickets.