Unique luxurious manor house near the Baltic Sea Entire home · 5 bedrooms - Revenue
- €40,678
- Occupancy
- 17.8%
- Daily rate
- €663
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Waabs brought in €8,841 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 14% less than the Schleswig-Holstein average of €10,303.
The short answer
Listings averaged €142 a night, about 5% lower than the Schleswig-Holstein average of €150, and were booked on 31% of available nights, close to its 32%.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 4.9 times as much as in January, usually the slowest. With only 44 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 44 active listings, Waabs is the 49th-largest of 115 Schleswig-Holstein markets AirROI tracks.
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Gross bookings per Waabs listing averaged €8,841 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 Waabs listing brings in €2,400 in July, its best month, and €493 in January, its slowest. August runs within 4% of July, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 38% 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 3.8 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 4.9 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, €1,350. 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 | €1,807 | 45.2% | €142 | €60 | 103 days | 6.4 nights |
| Oct 2025 | €1,305 | 28.4% | €138 | €42 | 107 days | 5.3 nights |
| Nov 2025 | €1,322 | 27.8% | €135 | €44 | 65 days | 6.1 nights |
| Dec 2025 | €1,049 | 21.1% | €135 | €34 | 90 days | 5.1 nights |
| Jan 2026 | €500 | 11.2% | €136 | €16 | 68 days | 3.2 nights |
| Feb 2026 | €737 | 17.5% | €134 | €26 | 28 days | 5.5 nights |
| Mar 2026 | €1,339 | 31.7% | €134 | €43 | 27 days | 5 nights |
| Apr 2026 | €1,020 | 27.4% | €136 | €34 | 46 days | 5.5 nights |
| May 2026 | €1,506 | 31.6% | €142 | €49 | 63 days | 4.5 nights |
| Jun 2026 | €1,651 | 39.8% | €145 | €55 | 62 days | 5.1 nights |
| Jul 2026 | €2,595 | 57.8% | €152 | €84 | 85 days | 7.6 nights |
| Aug 2026 | €2,287 | 48.0% | €150 | €74 | 77 days | 4.8 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.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Waabs address, run it through the Airbnb calculator.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Waabs Airbnb took in €8,841 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about €450 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 €900 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the €1,080 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about €540 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about €390 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 | €7,761 | €15,110 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay12% of Waabs bookings | €1,080 | €2,110 |
| Gross bookings | €8,841 | €17,220 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 93% of Waabs listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −€1,290 | −€2,520 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; €0 if you clean yourself | −€1,080 | −€2,110 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −€440 | −€860 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −€180 | −€340 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −€270 | −€520 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −€90 | −€90 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −€40 | −€40 |
| 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 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −€3,390 | −€6,480 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | €5,451about €450 a month | €10,740about €900 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Waabs'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 Waabs 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 €1,440 a month, against €740 for the average one.
Occupancy
Waabs listings were booked on 31% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the Schleswig-Holstein average and 6 percentage points below the Germany average (37%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 12% in January to 56% in July.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.4 times as often as the bottom quarter.
July is usually the busiest month in Waabs, January 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 Waabs, known as ADR (average daily rate), was €142 over the past year, about 5% below the Schleswig-Holstein average of €150 and about 9% above the Germany average of €130. In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about €150 and bottom out in February and November at about €125.
The top 10% charge about twice the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 18% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, €134. The 12-month ADR of €142 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
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 Waabs it averaged €44 over the past year, from about €16 in a typical January to about €78 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about 4.9 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, €44.
Seasonality
With only 44 active listings, the monthly pattern in Waabs 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 Waabs
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, €1,350.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | €493 |
| February | €618 |
| March | €1,200 |
| April | €1,270 |
| May | €1,480 |
| June | €1,490 |
| July | €2,400 |
| August | €2,330 |
| September | €1,470 |
| October | €1,310 |
| November | €1,130 |
| December | €1,060 |
Guests book Waabs stays 76 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. September stays are booked furthest out, about 107 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 23 days. A typical September booking is made in late May.
September stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 76 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
2% of the 44 active listings in Waabs display a registration, permit or license number. A low share 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 Waabs.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks Waabs Beach, Schwentinental and Överseehotel Waabs as the parts of Waabs 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Waabs Beach | Picturesque beach area known for its sandy shores and beautiful sunset views. Ideal for travelers seeking a relaxing seaside getaway with various water activities. | Waabs Beach, Kiel Bay, Water sports rentals, Beach restaurants, Nature trails |
| Schwentinental | Charming town close to Kiel, attracting families and nature lovers. Offers local activities and proximity to larger city amenities. | Sweden Park, Local markets, Nearby forests, Cycling trails, Community events |
| Överseehotel Waabs | A well-known hotel complex that attracts both tourists and business travelers, providing access to all local attractions in Waabs area. | On-site dining, Spa services, Proximity to beach, Access to water activities, Local cultural programs |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Every Airbnb in Waabs is an entire home: all 44 listings rent the whole place. Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 55%, about 1.6 times the share of houses (34%).
Every listing rents the whole place
Waabs Airbnb listings by room type
Listings by property type
Waabs Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 54.5% | 24 |
| House | 34.1% | 15 |
| Unique stay | 9.1% | 4 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 2.3% | 1 |
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Waabs (37% of entire homes), followed by one-bedroom homes (29%). Shares are of the 41 entire homes that give a bedroom count.
Waabs 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 | 4.9% | 2 |
| 1 bedroom | 29.3% | 12 |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.6% | 15 |
| 3 bedrooms | 22.0% | 9 |
| 4 bedrooms | 2.4% | 1 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.9% | 2 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Waabs earned €6,410 over the past year, against €5,320 for a two-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 12 | €6,410 | €7,410 | €104 | 35% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15 | €5,320 | €7,810 | €122 | 33% |
Most Waabs listings are sized for couples and small families: 64% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 5% take eight or more.
Waabs listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 29.5% | 13 |
| 4 guests | 34.1% | 15 |
| 5 guests | 9.1% | 4 |
| 6 guests | 22.7% | 10 |
| 8+ guests | 4.5% | 2 |
Waabs hosts set up an average of 2.9 beds per listing. Only 23% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Beach access is common in Waabs: 43% of listings offer it, and 75% have a washer.
Share of Waabs listings with each common amenity
Guests
Waabs draws mostly domestic guests: 88% of those who left reviews live in Germany. Hamburg alone accounts for 21% of reviews. Of the 12% from abroad, the largest groups come from the United States and Croatia. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 43%, followed by German and French.
88% of Waabs guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Waabs guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Hamburg | 20.8% |
| Berlin | 2.8% |
| Göttingen | 2.8% |
| Minden | 2.8% |
| Brunswick | 2.8% |
Where Waabs guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Germany | 88.2% |
| United States | 2.6% |
| Croatia | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | 1.3% |
| France | 1.3% |
Languages spoken by Waabs guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 42.9% |
| German | 37.7% |
| French | 7.8% |
| Dutch | 2.6% |
| Czech | 2.6% |
Waabs Airbnbs average 4.82 stars, and 27% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.60, against 4.92 for check-in.
Check-in scores highest in Waabs; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.82 |
| Cleanliness | 4.68 |
| Communication | 4.84 |
| Location | 4.83 |
| Check-in | 4.92 |
| Value | 4.60 |
Booking patterns
Nearly all Waabs listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 2% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 39% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Waabs listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 77.3% | 34 |
| 181-270 days | 20.5% | 9 |
| 91-180 days | 2.3% | 1 |
Days a year Waabs listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 2.3% | 1 |
| 91-180 days | 22.7% | 10 |
| 31-90 days | 38.6% | 17 |
| 1-30 days | 36.4% | 16 |
The average Waabs booking lasts 5.8 nights, longest in July and shortest in January. Listings took about 11 bookings each over the year. More than six in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Waabs
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Only 23% of listings in Waabs accept stays of one or two nights; the most common minimum is four to six nights.
Minimum stay set by Waabs listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Strict is the most common cancellation policy in Waabs, used by 39% of listings; it gives a full refund only within 48 hours of booking, and half back up to a week before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: nearly three-quarters of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 25% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Waabs listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly nine in ten Waabs listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about €97. Spread over the average stay of 5.8 nights, that adds roughly €17 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 12% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Waabs, a five-bedroom home, took in €40,700 over the past year, about 4.6 times the city's average of €8,840.
Unique luxurious manor house near the Baltic Sea Entire home · 5 bedrooms
pink house in between yellow rap and blue sky Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Vacation rental conservatory in the Baltic Sea Garden Langholz Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.50
Very cozy Baltic Sea house with large garden Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.68
Modern house directly on the Baltic Sea Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.83
Vacation home with an ocean view Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.87 Only 11% of Waabs listings are classed as professionally managed. 64% 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 93% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 23 km, Eckernförde (10 km away) earned the most per listing, about 50% more than Waabs. Kiel was the busiest, booked on 45% of nights against 31% in Waabs.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damp 7 km | 78 | €4,488 | €124 | 18% |
| Schwedeneck 9 km | 34 | €8,740 | €107 | 35% |
| Eckernförde 10 km | 104 | €13,297 | €146 | 38% |
| Brodersby 13 km | 59 | €13,049 | €277 | 28% |
| Kappeln 15 km | 513 | €7,148 | €215 | 22% |
| Laboe 21 km | 101 | €7,536 | €143 | 27% |
| Heikendorf 22 km | 32 | €10,356 | €121 | 35% |
| Kiel 23 km | 446 | €10,997 | €91 | 45% |
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FAQ
An active Waabs Airbnb grossed €8,841 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 44 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in €2,090 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Waabs listings earn between €543 and €2,090 in a typical month, and the top tenth €3,040 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 Waabs were booked on 31% 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 Waabs cost €142 before fees. Half of listings charge between €105 and €140; a few high-priced homes pull the average above that range.
In Waabs, 2% of active listings display a registration, permit or license number. A low share 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 Waabs Airbnb grossed €8,841 in the 12 months to September 2026, 14% below 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, €5,451 a year (about €450 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 €900 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July usually pays best, averaging €2,400 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 Waabs listing was open to book earned €44 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 €81 or more.
Waabs stays were booked 76 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 Waabs Airbnb stay lasted 5.8 nights over the past year. A listing took 11 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Waabs Airbnbs 4.82 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Waabs Beach, Schwentinental and Överseehotel Waabs draw the most short-term rental interest in Waabs. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 44 active Airbnb listings in Waabs as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Damp, 7 km away.
In Waabs, nearly nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about €97.
Method
Figures on this page cover 44 active Airbnb listings in Waabs 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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