Lakefront Family Cottage on Quiet Private Lake Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.96 - Revenue
- CA$128,211
- Occupancy
- 61.1%
- Daily rate
- CA$617
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in West Grey brought in CA$19,926 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 32% less than the Ontario average of CA$29,187.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the Ontario average. Listings averaged CA$242 a night and were booked on 31% of available nights, against CA$270 and 42% for the Ontario average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.4 times as much as in March, usually the slowest. With only 41 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 41 active listings, West Grey is the 177th-largest of 282 Ontario markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 23% while the number of active listings shrank 15%.
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Gross bookings per West Grey listing averaged CA$19,926 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Ontario average: CA$29,187), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average West Grey listing brings in CA$3,940 in July, its best month, and CA$1,610 in March, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 34% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 5.3 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
July earns about 2.4 times what March does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, CA$2,600. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
July 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in August 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | CA$2,625 | 35.4% | CA$231 | CA$87 | 29 days | 2.9 nights |
| Oct 2025 | CA$2,880 | 40.3% | CA$231 | CA$93 | 19 days | 4.3 nights |
| Nov 2025 | CA$2,316 | 31.5% | CA$227 | CA$77 | 46 days | 3.5 nights |
| Dec 2025 | CA$2,972 | 35.5% | CA$227 | CA$96 | 34 days | 2.9 nights |
| Jan 2026 | CA$2,718 | 33.1% | CA$226 | CA$88 | 22 days | 2.8 nights |
| Feb 2026 | CA$2,225 | 38.2% | CA$226 | CA$79 | 36 days | 4.1 nights |
| Mar 2026 | CA$1,810 | 30.4% | CA$227 | CA$58 | 30 days | 3.6 nights |
| Apr 2026 | CA$1,842 | 25.6% | CA$230 | CA$61 | 14 days | 3.6 nights |
| May 2026 | CA$2,686 | 33.9% | CA$255 | CA$87 | 35 days | 5.4 nights |
| Jun 2026 | CA$3,211 | 32.2% | CA$273 | CA$107 | 45 days | 4.5 nights |
| Jul 2026 | CA$4,668 | 42.4% | CA$287 | CA$151 | 62 days | 4.3 nights |
| Aug 2026 | CA$3,881 | 41.7% | CA$289 | CA$125 | 51 days | 3.8 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular West Grey home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb estimator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average West Grey Airbnb took in CA$19,926 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about CA$1,130 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about CA$2,660 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the CA$1,350 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about CA$1,240 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about CA$970 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | CA$18,576 | CA$43,100 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay7% of West Grey bookings | CA$1,350 | CA$3,140 |
| Gross bookings | CA$19,926 | CA$46,240 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 85% of West Grey listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −CA$2,720 | −CA$6,320 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; CA$0 if you clean yourself | −CA$1,350 | −CA$3,140 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −CA$1,000 | −CA$2,310 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −CA$400 | −CA$920 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −CA$600 | −CA$1,390 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −CA$200 | −CA$200 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −CA$100 | −CA$100 |
| ManagementCA$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Total running costsAbout 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −CA$6,370 | −CA$14,380 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | CA$13,556about CA$1,130 a month | CA$31,860about CA$2,660 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from West Grey's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one West Grey home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about CA$3,850 a month, against CA$1,660 for the average one.
Occupancy
West Grey listings were booked on 31% of the nights they were open over the past year, 11 percentage points below the Ontario average (42%) and 14 points below the Canada average (45%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 41% in August and falls to 27% in March.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 5.9 times as often as the bottom quarter.
August is usually the busiest month in West Grey, March the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 31% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in West Grey, known as ADR (average daily rate), was CA$242 over the past year, about 10% below the Ontario average of CA$270 and about 14% below the Canada average of CA$280. In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about CA$260 and bottom out in February and November at about CA$220.
The top 10% charge about 2.8 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 19% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, CA$231.
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In West Grey it averaged CA$84 over the past year, from about CA$52 in a typical March to about CA$127 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about 2.4 times March's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, CA$85.
Seasonality
With only 41 active listings, the monthly pattern in West Grey is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in July and bottom out in March.
Average revenue by month in West Grey
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, CA$2,600.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | CA$2,620 |
| February | CA$1,930 |
| March | CA$1,610 |
| April | CA$1,830 |
| May | CA$2,210 |
| June | CA$2,560 |
| July | CA$3,940 |
| August | CA$3,750 |
| September | CA$2,690 |
| October | CA$2,820 |
| November | CA$2,270 |
| December | CA$2,940 |
Guests book West Grey stays 35 days ahead on average (about five weeks). July stays are booked furthest out, about 54 days ahead, and April stays closest to arrival, about 22 days. A typical July booking is made in late May.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Permits
None of the 41 active listings in West Grey display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in West Grey.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks Thornbury, Baysville and Clarksburg as the parts of West Grey that draw short-term rental guests. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Thornbury | Charming town known for its picturesque waterfront and outdoor activities. Ideal for tourists looking for a serene retreat with access to nature and local shops. | Thornbury Harbour, Beaver Valley Ski Club, Apple Pie Trail, Nobelton Provincial Park |
| Baysville | Nestled near Lake of Bays, it’s perfect for fishing and summer retreats. Popular with families looking for lakeside adventures and relaxation. | Lake of Bays, Local Antiques, Baysville Community Centre |
| Clarksburg | A small town with a rich artistic community, offering boutique shops and a scenic environment. Attracts creative individuals and couples. | Clarksburg Village, Art galleries, Local Cafés, Nearby hiking trails |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 85% of listings in West Grey, alongside 6 private-room listings (15%). Houses are the most common property type at 51%, about 1.5 times the share of cabins and other outdoor stays (34%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
West Grey Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 85.4% | 35 |
| Private room | 14.6% | 6 |
Listings by property type
West Grey Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 51.2% | 21 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 34.1% | 14 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 9.8% | 4 |
| Unique stay | 2.4% | 1 |
| Others | 2.4% | 1 |
One-bedroom homes are the most common size in West Grey (53% of entire homes), followed by two-bedroom homes (21%). Shares are of the 34 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
West Grey entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2.9% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 52.9% | 18 |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.6% | 7 |
| 3 bedrooms | 8.8% | 3 |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.8% | 4 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% | 1 |
Most West Grey listings are sized for couples and small families: 64% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 14% take eight or more. Shares are of the 36 listings with a guest capacity on file (88% of the market).
West Grey listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | 2.8% | 1 |
| 2 guests | 36.1% | 13 |
| 3 guests | 2.8% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 22.2% | 8 |
| 6 guests | 19.4% | 7 |
| 7 guests | 2.8% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 13.9% | 5 |
West Grey hosts set up an average of 2.5 beds per listing. About two in ten listings (20%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Fire pits are close to standard in West Grey: 80% of listings have one, and 46% have a fireplace. Only 44% of listings have air conditioning.
Share of West Grey listings with each common amenity
Guests
West Grey draws mostly domestic guests: 88% of those who left reviews live in Canada. Toronto alone accounts for 30% of reviews. Of the 12% from abroad, most come from the United States and France. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 59%, followed by French and Spanish.
88% of West Grey guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where West Grey guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Toronto | 30.3% |
| London | 5.5% |
| Hamilton | 4.2% |
| Guelph | 3.8% |
| Kitchener | 3.8% |
Where West Grey guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Canada | 88.4% |
| United States | 5.8% |
| France | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | 0.4% |
Languages spoken by West Grey guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 59.5% |
| French | 12.0% |
| Spanish | 5.7% |
| German | 3.2% |
| Hindi | 3.2% |
West Grey Airbnbs average 4.93 stars, and 85% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.86.
Communication scores highest in West Grey; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.92 |
| Cleanliness | 4.91 |
| Communication | 4.96 |
| Location | 4.92 |
| Check-in | 4.94 |
| Value | 4.86 |
Booking patterns
Nearly nine in ten West Grey listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 17% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 39% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year West Grey listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 70.7% | 29 |
| 181-270 days | 17.1% | 7 |
| 91-180 days | 12.2% | 5 |
Days a year West Grey listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 2.4% | 1 |
| 181-270 days | 14.6% | 6 |
| 91-180 days | 12.2% | 5 |
| 31-90 days | 31.7% | 13 |
| 1-30 days | 39.0% | 16 |
The average West Grey booking lasts 4.5 nights, longest in March and shortest in August. Listings took about 18 bookings each over the year. About half of listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in West Grey
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
More than nine in ten listings in West Grey accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by West Grey listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Flexible is the most common cancellation policy in West Grey, used by 39% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about seven in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 27% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of West Grey listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
More than eight in ten West Grey listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is CA$57, and some higher fees lift the average to CA$85. Spread over the average stay of 4.5 nights, that adds roughly CA$13 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 7% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in West Grey, a four-bedroom home, took in CA$128,000 over the past year, about 6.4 times the city's average of CA$19,900. Four of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
Lakefront Family Cottage on Quiet Private Lake Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.96
The Red Roof Retreat Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.91
Kinfolk Tiny Cabin (+ hot tub!) Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.95
Little Red Cabin on the River Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.98
JackNJenny's Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Woodland River Retreat With Hot Tub Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.95 Fewer than 1% of West Grey listings are classed as professionally managed, though 32% of listings have a co-host. Three-quarters of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 85% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 54 km, The Blue Mountains (52 km away) earned the most per listing, about 2.8 times as much as West Grey. Owen Sound and Meaford were the busiest, each booked on 43% of nights against 31% in West Grey.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatsworth 21 km | 47 | CA$29,690 | CA$306 | 37% |
| Grey Highlands 29 km | 151 | CA$43,930 | CA$432 | 39% |
| Owen Sound 40 km | 42 | CA$25,138 | CA$223 | 43% |
| Meaford 46 km | 123 | CA$45,647 | CA$375 | 43% |
| Port Elgin 52 km | 91 | CA$20,222 | CA$254 | 41% |
| The Blue Mountains 52 km | 639 | CA$55,133 | CA$462 | 38% |
| Southampton 53 km | 103 | CA$32,672 | CA$317 | 42% |
| Georgian Bluffs 54 km | 91 | CA$33,144 | CA$361 | 40% |
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FAQ
An active West Grey Airbnb grossed CA$19,926 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 41 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in CA$4,070 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of West Grey listings earn between CA$757 and CA$4,070 in a typical month, and the top tenth CA$6,300 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in West Grey were booked on 31% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 42% for the Ontario average. August is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in West Grey cost CA$242 before fees. Half of listings charge between CA$150 and CA$260, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active West Grey listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average West Grey Airbnb grossed CA$19,926 in the 12 months to September 2026, 32% below the Ontario average of CA$29,187. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, CA$13,556 a year (about CA$1,130 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about CA$2,660 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
July usually pays best, averaging CA$3,940 per active listing over the past two years, and March usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a West Grey listing was open to book earned CA$84 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made CA$183 or more.
West Grey stays were booked 35 days (about five weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average West Grey Airbnb stay lasted 4.5 nights over the past year. A listing took 18 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate West Grey Airbnbs 4.93 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
Thornbury, Baysville and Clarksburg draw the most short-term rental interest in West Grey. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 41 active Airbnb listings in West Grey as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Chatsworth, 21 km away.
In West Grey, more than eight in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is CA$57, and some higher fees lift the average to CA$85.
Method
Figures on this page cover 41 active Airbnb listings in West Grey from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in Canadian dollars at CA$1.39 per US$, the typical rate from October 2025 to September 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.