The Sea Cubby, Private Holiday Lodge, Portling. Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.99 - Revenue
- £39,863
- Occupancy
- 82.9%
- Daily rate
- £128
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Sandyhills brought in £9,702 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 66% less than the Scotland average of £28,841.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the Scotland average. Listings averaged £164 a night and were booked on 31% of available nights, against £205 and 49% for the Scotland average.
Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.4 times as much as in January, usually the slowest. With only 36 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 36 active listings, Sandyhills is the 125th-largest of 330 Scotland markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 19% while the number of active listings grew 13%.
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Gross bookings per Sandyhills listing averaged £9,702 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Scotland average: £28,841), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Sandyhills listing brings in £2,250 in August, its best month, and £937 in January, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 32% 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 three 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.
August earns about 2.4 times what January does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £1,570. 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 October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
August 2026 led on revenue, while nightly rates and bookings both peaked in September 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | £2,088 | 54.2% | £152 | £67 | 72 days | 6.3 nights |
| Nov 2025 | £1,705 | 47.8% | £140 | £57 | 42 days | 4.2 nights |
| Dec 2025 | £1,953 | 49.4% | £143 | £63 | 72 days | 6.8 nights |
| Jan 2026 | £937 | 23.7% | £148 | £30 | 27 days | 5 nights |
| Feb 2026 | £1,189 | 32.7% | £154 | £42 | 75 days | 6.2 nights |
| Mar 2026 | £1,324 | 30.1% | £161 | £43 | 67 days | 4.9 nights |
| Apr 2026 | £1,754 | 40.9% | £179 | £58 | 52 days | 5.6 nights |
| May 2026 | £1,650 | 36.2% | £177 | £53 | 73 days | 3.5 nights |
| Jun 2026 | £1,720 | 38.3% | £179 | £57 | 40 days | 3.9 nights |
| Jul 2026 | £1,888 | 36.9% | £183 | £61 | 49 days | 5.7 nights |
| Aug 2026 | £2,319 | 42.4% | £180 | £75 | 81 days | 4.5 nights |
| Sep 2026 | £2,215 | 54.4% | £187 | £74 | 35 days | 3.9 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.
The typical Sandyhills listing earns about £1,410 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb income calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Sandyhills Airbnb took in £9,702 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about £510 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 £930 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the £990 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about £590 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about £440 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 | £8,712 | £15,830 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay10% of Sandyhills bookings | £990 | £1,790 |
| Gross bookings | £9,702 | £17,620 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 16%: 15.5% for the 100% of Sandyhills listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −£1,500 | −£2,730 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; £0 if you clean yourself | −£990 | −£1,790 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −£490 | −£880 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −£190 | −£350 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −£290 | −£530 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −£100 | −£100 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −£50 | −£50 |
| 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 | −£3,610 | −£6,430 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | £6,092about £510 a month | £11,190about £930 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Sandyhills'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 Sandyhills 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 £1,470 a month, against £810 for the average one.
Occupancy
Sandyhills listings were booked on 31% of the nights they were open over the past year, 18 percentage points below the Scotland average (49%) and 10 points below the U.K. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 24% in January to 52% in September.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.5 times as often as the bottom quarter.
September is usually the busiest month in Sandyhills, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 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 Sandyhills, known as ADR (average daily rate), was £164 over the past year, about 20% below the Scotland average of £205 and about 16% below the U.K. average of £195. In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about £180 and bottom out in November and December at about £140.
The top 10% charge about 1.9 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
July rates run 29% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £164.
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 Sandyhills it averaged £52 over the past year, from about £30 in a typical January to about £72 in a typical August.
Per open night, by tier:
August RevPAR is about 2.4 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, £52.
Seasonality
With only 36 active listings, the monthly pattern in Sandyhills is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in August and bottom out in January.
Average revenue by month in Sandyhills
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, £1,610.
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | £937 |
| February | £1,220 |
| March | £1,270 |
| April | £1,550 |
| May | £1,610 |
| June | £1,410 |
| July | £2,020 |
| August | £2,250 |
| September | £2,020 |
| October | £1,660 |
| November | £1,470 |
| December | £1,950 |
Guests book Sandyhills stays 58 days ahead on average (about eight weeks). August stays are booked furthest out, about 82 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 27 days. A typical August booking is made in late May.
August stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026
Permits
31% of the 36 active listings in Sandyhills display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what local rules allow: it can't show whether new permits are still issued, or whether limits on nights, zones or property types apply.
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 Sandyhills.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks seven Sandyhills neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Sandyhills Beach, Dalbeattie Forest and Borgue Village. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sandyhills Beach | A scenic coastal area known for its picturesque beach and beautiful views, attracting families and beach lovers looking for a relaxing getaway. | Sandyhills Beach, Rockcliffe Beach, Colvend Golf Club, Dhoon Beach, The Bay of Colvend |
| Dalbeattie Forest | A great location for outdoor enthusiasts, this forest offers hiking, biking, and beautiful natural scenery, appealing to adventure seekers and nature lovers. | Dalbeattie Forest, 111 Trees Adventure Trail, Rocky Mountain Trail, Scaur Water, Dumfries and Galloway |
| Borgue Village | Charming village known for its traditional Scottish character and proximity to natural attractions, ideal for travelers seeking tranquility and picturesque landscapes. | Borgue Village Hall, Cardoness Castle, Galloway Gateway, Murray's Monument, Cummertrees Beach |
| Castle Douglas | Known for its locally sourced food scene and picturesque town center, Castle Douglas is popular for foodies and those seeking local experiences. | Threave Garden, Castle Douglas Golf Club, The CatStrand, Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park, Local Food Shops |
| Colvend | A small coastal settlement with beautiful views and access to the Solway Firth, perfect for those wanting a quiet retreat by the sea. | Colvend Beach, The Solway Firth, Local Walks, Colvend Golf Club, Nearby Nature Reserves |
| Rockcliffe | A quaint seaside village with stunning coastal scenery, ideal for romantic getaways and nature appreciation. | Rockcliffe Beach, The Jubilee Path, Nearby Nature Reserves, Rockcliffe Gardens, Scenic Coastal Walks |
| New Abbey | Rich in history and cultural heritage, New Abbey offers visitors a unique glimpse into Scottish history with its tranquil atmosphere. | Sweetheart Abbey, New Abbey Corn Mill, The Abbey of Dunfermline, Solway Wetlands, Historical Walking Trails |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Every Airbnb in Sandyhills is an entire home: all 36 listings rent the whole place. Cabins and other outdoor stays make up 75% of listings, about 3.4 times the share of houses (22%).
Every listing rents the whole place
Sandyhills Airbnb listings by room type
Cabins lead the property mix
Sandyhills Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin/Outdoor | 75.0% | 27 |
| House | 22.2% | 8 |
| Unique stay | 2.8% | 1 |
Most Sandyhills homes are built for groups: 66% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and three-bedroom homes are the most common size (59%). Shares are of the 32 entire homes that give a bedroom count.
Sandyhills 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 | 18.8% | 6 |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.6% | 5 |
| 3 bedrooms | 59.4% | 19 |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.3% | 2 |
The most common capacity in Sandyhills is six guests (53% of listings), and 69% of listings sleep six or more.
Sandyhills listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 8.3% | 3 |
| 4 guests | 22.2% | 8 |
| 6 guests | 52.8% | 19 |
| 8+ guests | 16.7% | 6 |
Sandyhills hosts set up an average of 3.5 beds per listing. Only 28% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Beach access is common in Sandyhills: 58% of listings offer it, and 44% have a fireplace.
Share of Sandyhills listings with each common amenity
Guests
Sandyhills draws mostly domestic guests: 97% of those who left reviews live in the United Kingdom. No single city dominates: Glasgow is the largest source, at about 7% of reviews. English is spoken by 63% of guests, and French by 13%.
97% of Sandyhills guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Sandyhills guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Glasgow | 7.4% |
| Edinburgh | 4.1% |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 3.3% |
Where Sandyhills guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.8% |
| Germany | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | 0.8% |
| Bermuda | 0.8% |
| Belgium | 0.8% |
Languages spoken by Sandyhills guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 63.3% |
| French | 13.3% |
| Spanish | 10.0% |
| Italian | 3.3% |
| Dutch | 3.3% |
Sandyhills Airbnbs average 4.83 stars, and 31% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.73, against 4.92 for location.
Location scores highest in Sandyhills; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.85 |
| Cleanliness | 4.79 |
| Communication | 4.87 |
| Location | 4.92 |
| Check-in | 4.90 |
| Value | 4.73 |
Booking patterns
86% of Sandyhills listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 14% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 56% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Sandyhills listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 72.2% | 26 |
| 181-270 days | 13.9% | 5 |
| 91-180 days | 11.1% | 4 |
| 31-90 days | 2.8% | 1 |
Days a year Sandyhills listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 5.6% | 2 |
| 181-270 days | 8.3% | 3 |
| 91-180 days | 13.9% | 5 |
| 31-90 days | 16.7% | 6 |
| 1-30 days | 55.6% | 20 |
The average Sandyhills booking lasts 5 nights, longest in December and shortest in May. Listings took about 14 bookings each over the year. About eight 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 Sandyhills
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Only 33% of listings in Sandyhills accept stays of one or two nights; the most common minimum is three nights.
Minimum stay set by Sandyhills listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Sandyhills, used by 39% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: about seven in ten listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 28% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Sandyhills listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About three-quarters of Sandyhills listings charge a cleaning fee. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 10% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Sandyhills, a two-bedroom unit, took in £39,900 over the past year, about 4.1 times the city's average of £9,700.
The Sea Cubby, Private Holiday Lodge, Portling. Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.99
Wooden Lodge stay, Walks, Dining & near Beach Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.83
The Nook, Barend. Contemporary Swiss style chalet Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Green Lodge Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.85
Beautiful 3BR Lodge - Stunning Beach/Golf Location Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.71
Barend Sandyhills Log Cabin Free Golf Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.90 Professional management companies run 53% of Sandyhills listings. Two-thirds of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 41 km, Cockermouth (34 km away, 93 listings) earned the most per listing, about 2.3 times as much as Sandyhills. Dumfries was the busiest, booked on 47% of nights against 31% in Sandyhills.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kippford 5 km | 31 | £19,266 | £177 | 40% |
| Dumfries and Galloway 20 km | 142 | £19,130 | £199 | 40% |
| Kirkcudbright 20 km | 53 | £18,632 | £188 | 41% |
| Dumfries 22 km | 65 | £19,490 | £148 | 47% |
| Gatehouse of Fleet 29 km | 56 | £16,194 | £227 | 33% |
| Cockermouth 34 km | 93 | £21,836 | £156 | 45% |
| Whitehaven 39 km | 52 | £16,042 | £155 | 33% |
| Cumberland 41 km | 205 | £18,286 | £175 | 44% |
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FAQ
An active Sandyhills Airbnb grossed £9,702 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 36 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in £2,550 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Sandyhills listings earn between £829 and £2,550 in a typical month, and the top tenth £3,330 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Sandyhills were booked on 31% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 49% for the Scotland average. September is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Sandyhills cost £164 before fees. Half of listings charge between £120 and £195, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
In Sandyhills, 31% of active listings display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what the rules allow, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Sandyhills Airbnb grossed £9,702 in the 12 months to October 2026, 66% below the Scotland average of £28,841. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, £6,092 a year (about £510 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 £930 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
August usually pays best, averaging £2,250 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 Sandyhills listing was open to book earned £52 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 £96 or more.
Sandyhills stays were booked 58 days (about eight weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Sandyhills Airbnb stay lasted 5 nights over the past year. A listing took 14 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Sandyhills Airbnbs 4.83 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
Sandyhills Beach, Dalbeattie Forest and Borgue Village draw the most short-term rental interest in Sandyhills. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 36 active Airbnb listings in Sandyhills as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Kippford, 5 km away.
In Sandyhills, about three-quarters of listings add a cleaning fee, but the amounts on file are too irregular to quote a typical fee. Check the fee on the specific listings you compare against.
All of Scotland had 15,191,000 overnight visitors in 2024, VisitScotland reports. AirROI estimates 487 Airbnb stays in Sandyhills, UK in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Scotland tourism statistics.
Method
Figures on this page cover 36 active Airbnb listings in Sandyhills from November 2025 to October 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 British pounds at £0.74 per US$, the typical rate from November 2025 to October 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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