Airbnb sold out for The Masters 2027? Here's what to actually do.
Augusta becomes the most expensive small town in America for one week. Here's where there's still a chance.
Typical sellout: Many homes rent a year ahead; remaining inventory goes by January
Why The Masters sells out
Augusta is a mid-sized city hosting a week-long global event. Locals famously rent out their own homes for Masters week, and many of those are booked year to year by the same groups.
Ticket (badge) lotteries are announced in the months before, and when lottery results don't go a group's way, bookings get cancelled — usually in the late-winter window.
Practice rounds (Mon–Wed) are often easier to book than the weekend rounds.
What prices actually look like
Masters-week rentals routinely list at 4–8× normal rates, and whole-week rentals are common for houses near Washington Road.
| Area / period | During The Masters | Baseline |
|---|---|---|
| Near Washington Rd / National Hills | $800–3,000/night | $140 |
| Summerville / The Hill | $600–2,000 | $150 |
| Evans / Martinez | $400–1,200 | $130 |
| North Augusta, SC | $350–900 | $120 |
Price ranges based on public Airbnb data at time of writing. Rates change; use them as a reference, not a quote.
When to book vs. when to set an alert
Book as soon as your badges are confirmed. If you only learn late, set a watch for your exact nights — lottery fallout releases homes in February and March.
Neighborhoods, honestly ranked
- National Hills / Washington RdClosest to the course, highest prices.
- Summerville (The Hill)Historic homes, 10 min drive.
- Evans & MartinezSuburban houses for groups, 15–20 min.
- Downtown AugustaRestaurants on Broad St, smaller units.
If the city itself is fully booked
- North Augusta, SC (15 min)Across the river, solid inventory.
- Aiken, SC (35 min)Charming town, many golf groups stay here.
- Lake Thurmond area (40 min)Lake houses for big groups.
How BetterStay helps for this weekend
Paste your Airbnb search URL for Augusta on your dates — even one currently showing zero results — and BetterStay re-runs it around the clock. The moment a cancellation or new listing appears, you get an email with a link. First free watch takes about a minute to set up, no credit card. If you've already booked something as a safety net, we'll keep watching for something cheaper or better-rated before your cancellation window closes.
FAQ
When do Masters Airbnbs sell out?
The closest homes are often re-booked by the same groups year to year. Remaining inventory near the course is usually gone by January.
Are practice-round days easier to book?
Yes. Monday to Wednesday nights are typically more available and cheaper than Thursday to Sunday.
When do Masters cancellations happen?
Mostly after badge lottery results, when groups that didn't get tickets cancel their rentals.
Independent guide — not affiliated with The Masters, Airbnb, or any promoter. Details reflect public information at time of writing and may change year to year.