Baltic Sea apartment Bay of Lübeck Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.96 - Revenue
- €34,299
- Occupancy
- 65.3%
- Daily rate
- €121
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Ratekau brought in €11,735 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 14% more than the Schleswig-Holstein average of €10,303.
The short answer
Ratekau is cheaper but busier than the Schleswig-Holstein average. Listings averaged €123 a night and were booked on 38% of available nights, against €150 and 32% for the Schleswig-Holstein average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 4.7 times as much as in January, usually the slowest. With only 47 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 47 active listings, Ratekau is the 46th-largest of 115 Schleswig-Holstein markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 7% while the number of active listings grew 18%.
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Gross bookings per Ratekau listing averaged €11,735 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Schleswig-Holstein average: €10,303), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Ratekau listing brings in €2,910 in July, its best month, and €615 in January, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 45% 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 2.7 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 4.7 times what January does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €1,400. 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, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | €1,541 | 46.5% | €123 | €51 | 98 days | 5.5 nights |
| Oct 2025 | €1,173 | 34.7% | €121 | €38 | 65 days | 3.7 nights |
| Nov 2025 | €1,174 | 34.0% | €116 | €39 | 54 days | 4.4 nights |
| Dec 2025 | €899 | 23.6% | €122 | €29 | 67 days | 4.3 nights |
| Jan 2026 | €687 | 23.3% | €121 | €22 | 34 days | 6.2 nights |
| Feb 2026 | €858 | 22.4% | €119 | €31 | 75 days | 4.7 nights |
| Mar 2026 | €901 | 25.7% | €123 | €29 | 49 days | 5.3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | €1,081 | 31.2% | €125 | €36 | 65 days | 4.5 nights |
| May 2026 | €1,840 | 44.4% | €136 | €59 | 83 days | 4.5 nights |
| Jun 2026 | €1,894 | 49.7% | €142 | €63 | 52 days | 4.4 nights |
| Jul 2026 | €3,263 | 68.9% | €148 | €105 | 92 days | 7.1 nights |
| Aug 2026 | €2,745 | 61.7% | €147 | €89 | 96 days | 5.6 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.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole Ratekau market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb revenue calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Ratekau Airbnb took in €11,735 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about €610 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 €970 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the €1,310 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about €720 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about €520 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 | €10,425 | €16,440 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay11% of Ratekau bookings | €1,310 | €2,060 |
| Gross bookings | €11,735 | €18,500 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 96% of Ratekau listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −€1,760 | −€2,770 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; €0 if you clean yourself | −€1,310 | −€2,060 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −€590 | −€920 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −€230 | −€370 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −€350 | −€550 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −€120 | −€120 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −€60 | −€60 |
| Management€0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | €0 | €0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | €0 | €0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | €0 | €0 |
| Total running costsAbout 27% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −€4,420 | −€6,850 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | €7,315about €610 a month | €11,650about €970 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Ratekau'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 Ratekau 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 €1,540 a month, against €980 for the average one.
Occupancy
Ratekau listings were booked on 38% of the nights they were open over the past year, 6 percentage points above the Schleswig-Holstein average (32%) and in line with the Germany average. In a typical year, occupancy swings from 21% in February to 67% in July.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.8 times as often as the bottom quarter.
July is usually the busiest month in Ratekau, February the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Ratekau, known as ADR (average daily rate), was €123 over the past year, about 18% below the Schleswig-Holstein average of €150 and about 5% below the Germany average of €130. In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about €140 and bottom out in November at about €105.
The top 10% charge about 2.7 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 29% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €121.
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 Ratekau it averaged €46 over the past year, from about €20 in a typical January to about €94 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about 4.7 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €46.
Seasonality
With only 47 active listings, the monthly pattern in Ratekau is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in July and bottom out in January.
Average revenue by month in Ratekau
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, €1,400.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | €615 |
| February | €653 |
| March | €856 |
| April | €1,110 |
| May | €1,590 |
| June | €1,870 |
| July | €2,910 |
| August | €2,750 |
| September | €1,380 |
| October | €1,230 |
| November | €923 |
| December | €950 |
Guests book Ratekau stays 69 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. July stays are booked furthest out, about 103 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 32 days. A typical July booking is made in early April.
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 47 active listings in Ratekau 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 Ratekau.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks five Ratekau neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Ratekau Town Center, Brokau and Niendorf. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ratekau Town Center | The charming town center is a hub for local shops and cafes, making it attractive for visitors seeking a local experience. It's also well connected to attractions in the region. | Town square, Local cafes, Shops, Cultural events, Historic buildings |
| Brokau | This peaceful village offers a serene environment, appealing to those looking for a quiet retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life. | Nature walks, Village charm, Local parks |
| Niendorf | A picturesque seaside resort known for its marina and seafood restaurants, perfect for travelers looking for a coastal escape. | Niendorf Harbor, Beach activities, Local seafood, Boardwalk, Nature reserves |
| Lübeck Bay | Known for its scenic bay area with various water activities and beautiful coastal landscapes, it attracts nature and water lovers. | Beaches, Hiking trails, Fishing spots, Nature parks, Boat tours |
| Bad Schwartau | This spa town is known for its wellness centers and calming environment, appealing to guests looking for relaxation and health. | Spa facilities, Thermal baths, Parks, Wellness activities, Cultural events |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
More than nine in ten Airbnbs in Ratekau are entire homes (94%), with private rooms at 6%. Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 53%, ahead of houses (45%).
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Ratekau Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 93.6% | 44 |
| Private room | 6.4% | 3 |
Listings by property type
Ratekau Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 53.2% | 25 |
| House | 44.7% | 21 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 2.1% | 1 |
One-bedroom homes are the most common size in Ratekau (44% of entire homes), followed by two-bedroom homes (35%). Shares are of the 43 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Ratekau 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 44.2% | 19 |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.9% | 15 |
| 3 bedrooms | 18.6% | 8 |
| 4 bedrooms | 2.3% | 1 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Ratekau earned €7,830 over the past year, against €13,000 for a two-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 19 | €7,830 | €7,480 | €90 | 42% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15 | €13,000 | €14,000 | €134 | 38% |
Most Ratekau listings are sized for couples and small families: 68% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 5% take eight or more. Shares are of the 44 listings with a guest capacity on file (94% of the market).
Ratekau 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 29.5% | 13 |
| 3 guests | 6.8% | 3 |
| 4 guests | 31.8% | 14 |
| 5 guests | 11.4% | 5 |
| 6 guests | 15.9% | 7 |
| 8+ guests | 4.5% | 2 |
Ratekau hosts set up an average of 2.5 beds per listing. Only 43% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Ratekau: 77% of listings offer it, and 66% have a patio or balcony.
Share of Ratekau listings with each common amenity
Guests
Most Ratekau guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 18% of those who left reviews live outside Germany, led by visitors from France and Switzerland. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 38%, followed by German and French.
82% of Ratekau guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Ratekau guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Berlin | 7.2% |
| Hamburg | 7.2% |
| Cologne | 2.8% |
| Dortmund | 2.2% |
| Hildesheim | 2.2% |
Where Ratekau guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Germany | 81.8% |
| France | 4.3% |
| Switzerland | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | 2.7% |
| Denmark | 1.6% |
Languages spoken by Ratekau guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 38.3% |
| German | 36.8% |
| French | 9.3% |
| Spanish | 5.7% |
| Swedish | 1.6% |
Ratekau Airbnbs average 4.84 stars, and 43% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.76, against 4.96 for check-in.
Check-in scores highest in Ratekau; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.90 |
| Cleanliness | 4.87 |
| Communication | 4.91 |
| Location | 4.79 |
| Check-in | 4.96 |
| Value | 4.76 |
Booking patterns
About nine in ten Ratekau listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 11% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 38% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Ratekau listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 55.3% | 26 |
| 181-270 days | 34.0% | 16 |
| 91-180 days | 6.4% | 3 |
| 31-90 days | 4.3% | 2 |
Days a year Ratekau listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 4.3% | 2 |
| 181-270 days | 6.4% | 3 |
| 91-180 days | 38.3% | 18 |
| 31-90 days | 31.9% | 15 |
| 1-30 days | 19.1% | 9 |
The average Ratekau booking lasts 5.2 nights, longest in July and shortest in November. Listings took about 17 bookings each over the year. More than two-thirds of listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Ratekau
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Only 34% of listings in Ratekau accept stays of one or two nights; the most common minimum is three nights.
Minimum stay set by Ratekau listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Moderate is the most common cancellation policy in Ratekau, used by 43% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: more than six in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 34% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Ratekau listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About nine in ten Ratekau listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about €75. Spread over the average stay of 5.2 nights, that adds roughly €14 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 11% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Ratekau, a two-bedroom unit, took in €34,300 over the past year, about three times the city's average of €11,700.
Baltic Sea apartment Bay of Lübeck Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.96
OsteeLiebe Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 3.67
Vacation home with 4 bedrooms Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.77
Vacation home "Achterhus" for families & home office Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Villa Wydole Vacation Rental 1 Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.88
Sunny apartment near Niendorf/Baltic Sea Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.93 Only 2% of Ratekau listings are classed as professionally managed, though 26% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run half of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 96% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 21 km, Kalkhorst (19 km away, 66 listings) earned the most per listing, about 57% more than Ratekau.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lübeck 4 km | 954 | €12,607 | €152 | 38% |
| Timmendorfer Strand 5 km | 404 | €11,303 | €163 | 30% |
| Scharbeutz 9 km | 509 | €9,957 | €156 | 28% |
| Sierksdorf 13 km | 141 | €9,596 | €139 | 32% |
| Dassow 13 km | 57 | €16,135 | €171 | 37% |
| Neustadt in Holstein 17 km | 115 | €8,923 | €150 | 31% |
| Kalkhorst 19 km | 66 | €18,397 | €194 | 35% |
| Schashagen 21 km | 49 | €6,622 | €144 | 27% |
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FAQ
An active Ratekau Airbnb grossed €11,735 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 47 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in €1,980 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Ratekau listings earn between €729 and €1,980 in a typical month, and the top tenth €2,900 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 Ratekau were booked on 38% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 32% for the Schleswig-Holstein average. July is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Ratekau cost €123 before fees. Half of listings charge between €80 and €175, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Ratekau 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 Ratekau Airbnb grossed €11,735 in the 12 months to September 2026, 14% above the Schleswig-Holstein average of €10,303. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, €7,315 a year (about €610 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 €970 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
July usually pays best, averaging €2,910 per active listing over the past two years, and January usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Ratekau listing was open to book earned €46 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 €73 or more.
Ratekau stays were booked 69 days (about two and a half months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
The average Ratekau Airbnb stay lasted 5.2 nights over the past year. A listing took 17 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Ratekau Airbnbs 4.84 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Ratekau Town Center, Brokau and Niendorf draw the most short-term rental interest in Ratekau. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 47 active Airbnb listings in Ratekau as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Lübeck, 4 km away.
In Ratekau, about nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about €75.
Method
Figures on this page cover 47 active Airbnb listings in Ratekau 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 euros at €0.86 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.
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