Oceanfront Bliss: Pipeline Haven Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.87 - Revenue
- $341,041
- Occupancy
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- Daily rate
- $1,893
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Waiale‘e brought in $58,083 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 10% less than the Hawaii average of $64,271.
The short answer
Bookings in Waiale‘e trail the Hawaii average, at prices about 6% higher. Listings averaged $510 a night and were booked on 41% of available nights, against $480 and 49% for the Hawaii average.
April, usually the best month, brings in about 70% more per listing than August, usually the slowest. With only 42 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 42 active listings, Waiale‘e is the 53rd-largest of 88 Hawaii markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 40% while the number of active listings shrank 42%.
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Gross bookings per Waiale‘e listing averaged $58,083 over the 12 months to October 2026 (Hawaii average: $64,271), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Waiale‘e listing brings in $9,320 in April, its best month, and $5,470 in August, its slowest. May runs within 3% of April, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 30% 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 4.8 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.
April earns about 1.7 times what August does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
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.
April 2026 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in June 2026 and bookings in March 2026, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | $8,013 | 52.0% | $405 | $258 | 82 days | 9.8 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $9,231 | 54.4% | $416 | $308 | 94 days | 6.9 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $8,967 | 49.9% | $429 | $289 | 101 days | 8.3 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $10,116 | 51.9% | $416 | $326 | 139 days | 12.2 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $7,181 | 47.7% | $412 | $256 | 90 days | 8.1 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $10,113 | 60.6% | $410 | $326 | 88 days | 10.3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $10,139 | 41.4% | $409 | $338 | 105 days | 7 nights |
| May 2026 | $9,238 | 36.3% | $422 | $298 | 43 days | 6.7 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $9,493 | 40.2% | $443 | $316 | 74 days | 7.1 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $9,732 | 51.8% | $439 | $314 | 72 days | 7.5 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $5,125 | 32.0% | $429 | $165 | 84 days | 5 nights |
| Sep 2026 | $6,009 | 39.4% | $424 | $200 | 64 days | 6.4 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 Waiale‘e home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the short-term rental calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Waiale‘e Airbnb took in $58,083 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $3,540 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 $7,590 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $3,170 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $3,810 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $3,090 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 HOA or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $54,913 | $116,340 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay5% of Waiale‘e bookings | $3,170 | $6,700 |
| Gross bookings | $58,083 | $123,040 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 10%: 15.5% for the 55% of Waiale‘e listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$5,720 | −$12,110 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$3,170 | −$6,700 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$2,900 | −$6,150 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$1,160 | −$2,460 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$1,740 | −$3,690 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$580 | −$580 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$290 | −$290 |
| 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 21% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$15,560 | −$31,980 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $42,523about $3,540 a month | $91,060about $7,590 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Waiale‘e'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 Waiale‘e 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 $10,250 a month, against $4,840 for the average one.
Occupancy
Waiale‘e listings were booked on 41% of the nights they were open over the past year, 8 percentage points below the Hawaii average (49%) and in line with the U.S. average. In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 56% in March and falls to 38% in August.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.7 times as often as the bottom quarter.
March is usually the busiest month in Waiale‘e, August the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month rate of 41% 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 Waiale‘e, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $510 over the past year, about 6% above the Hawaii average of $480 and about 52% above the U.S. average of $335. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates peak in June at about $440 and bottom out in October and November at about $395.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about five times the rate of the bottom quarter.
June rates run 11% above October's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month ADR of $510 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 Waiale‘e it averaged $240 over the past year, from about $176 in a typical August to about $311 in a typical April.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
April RevPAR is about 1.8 times August's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026
Seasonality
With only 42 active listings, the monthly pattern in Waiale‘e is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in April and bottom out in August.
Average revenue by month in Waiale‘e
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $8,300 |
| February | $6,530 |
| March | $8,600 |
| April | $9,320 |
| May | $9,120 |
| June | $8,270 |
| July | $8,860 |
| August | $5,470 |
| September | $6,120 |
| October | $6,240 |
| November | $7,380 |
| December | $7,340 |
Guests book Waiale‘e stays 73 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. January stays are booked furthest out, about 122 days ahead, and May stays closest to arrival, about 66 days. A typical January booking is made in mid-September.
January stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026
The 12-month figure of 73 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
74% of the 42 active listings in Waiale‘e 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 occupancy-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the city or county before buying or listing in Waiale‘e.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks seven Waiale‘e neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Waiale‘e Beach, Kualoa Ranch and North Shore. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Waiale‘e Beach | A picturesque beach with crystal clear waters, making it perfect for tourists seeking relaxation and outdoor activities. Great for beach lovers and water sports enthusiasts. | Waiale‘e Beach Park, Water sports rentals, Hiking trails, Picnic areas, Vedanta Temple |
| Kualoa Ranch | Famous for its stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures, Kualoa Ranch attracts tourists interested in nature, filming locations, and adventure tours. | Kualoa Ranch tours, Movies sites tours, Ziplining, ATV rides, Hiking trails |
| North Shore | Known for its world-class surfing, the North Shore is a hot spot for both surfers and visitors looking for a laid-back, beach town vibe. Ideal for those seeking an adventurous vacation. | Waimea Bay, Sunset Beach, Pipeline, Shark's Cove, Local food trucks |
| Pupukea | A quiet area known for its beautiful beaches and scenic views. It appeals to tourists looking for a more tranquil experience away from the crowds. | Shark's Cove, Three Tables Beach, Pupukea Beach Park, Banzai Pipeline, Scenic viewpoints |
| Waimea Valley | A lush valley offering botanical gardens and a waterfall, perfect for nature lovers and families looking for educational and scenic activities. | Waimea Waterfall, Botanical Gardens, Cultural events, Walking trails, Guided tours |
| Sunset Beach | Famous for its breathtaking sunsets and surfing events, this area attracts tourists looking for scenic views and beach activities. | Sunset Beach Park, Local surfing competitions, Lifeguard stations, Stunning sunset viewpoints, Beachfront dining |
| Turtle Bay | A luxurious resort area that provides a variety of amenities and activities, making it attractive for vacationers seeking relaxation and comfort. | Turtle Bay Resort, Golf course, Horseback riding, Spa services, Private beaches |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Nine in ten Airbnbs in Waiale‘e are entire homes (90%), with private rooms at 7%. Houses are the most common property type at 67%, about 4.7 times the share of other property types (14%).
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Waiale‘e Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 90.5% | 38 |
| Private room | 7.1% | 3 |
| Shared room | 2.4% | 1 |
Listings by property type
Waiale‘e Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 66.7% | 28 |
| Others | 14.3% | 6 |
| Apartment/Condo | 11.9% | 5 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 7.1% | 3 |
Studios and three-bedroom homes are equally common in Waiale‘e (24% of entire homes each), followed by four-bedroom homes (18%). Shares are of the 38 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Waiale‘e 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 | 23.7% | 9 |
| 1 bedroom | 15.8% | 6 |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.8% | 6 |
| 3 bedrooms | 23.7% | 9 |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.4% | 7 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% | 1 |
The most common capacity in Waiale‘e is two guests (26% of listings), and 47% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 38 listings with a guest capacity on file (90% of the market).
Waiale‘e 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 | 26.3% | 10 |
| 3 guests | 7.9% | 3 |
| 4 guests | 10.5% | 4 |
| 5 guests | 7.9% | 3 |
| 6 guests | 21.1% | 8 |
| 7 guests | 2.6% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 23.7% | 9 |
Waiale‘e hosts set up an average of 3.2 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 7% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Beach access is common in Waiale‘e: 69% of listings offer it, and 93% have a washer.
Share of Waiale‘e listings with each common amenity
Guests
Most Waiale‘e guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 23% of those who left reviews live outside the United States, led by visitors from Australia and Canada. English is spoken by 63% of guests, and Spanish by 22%.
77% of Waiale‘e guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Waiale‘e guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| San Diego | 4.3% |
| Los Angeles | 3.6% |
| Phoenix | 2.2% |
| San Francisco | 2.2% |
| Honolulu | 1.4% |
Where Waiale‘e guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 77.3% |
| Australia | 5.0% |
| Canada | 3.5% |
| Germany | 2.1% |
| Costa Rica | 1.4% |
Languages spoken by Waiale‘e guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 62.7% |
| Spanish | 22.0% |
| German | 6.8% |
| French | 3.4% |
| Korean | 1.7% |
Waiale‘e Airbnbs average 4.82 stars, and 26% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.69, against 4.93 for location.
Location scores highest in Waiale‘e; 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 | 4.74 |
| Communication | 4.83 |
| Location | 4.93 |
| Check-in | 4.88 |
| Value | 4.69 |
Booking patterns
Nearly eight in ten Waiale‘e listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 21% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 29% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Waiale‘e listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 54.8% | 23 |
| 181-270 days | 23.8% | 10 |
| 91-180 days | 14.3% | 6 |
| 31-90 days | 7.1% | 3 |
Days a year Waiale‘e listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 7.1% | 3 |
| 181-270 days | 14.3% | 6 |
| 91-180 days | 23.8% | 10 |
| 31-90 days | 28.6% | 12 |
| 1-30 days | 26.2% | 11 |
The average Waiale‘e booking lasts 9.7 nights, longest in January and shortest in August. Listings took about 14 bookings each over the year. Check-in is split almost evenly between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Waiale‘e
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Booked stays in Waiale‘e average 9.7 nights, and 10% of listings accept stays of one or two nights. Listing settings point the other way: 30 nights or more is the most common minimum, on more than six in ten listings. Since most bookings are far shorter than a month, that can't be the rule most guests booked under: the setting more likely marks listings kept for monthly tenants, local limits on short stays, or longer minimums hosts set for part of the year.
Minimum stay set by Waiale‘e 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 Waiale‘e, used by 43% 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: 86% of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 12% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Waiale‘e listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly all Waiale‘e listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $402; a handful of extreme values pull the simple average far above that, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of 9.7 nights, that adds roughly $40 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 5% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Waiale‘e, a four-bedroom home, took in $341,000 over the past year, about 5.9 times the city's average of $58,100.
Oceanfront Bliss: Pipeline Haven Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.87
Surfers Paradise Steps to Sunset NUC:1990/NUC-2073 Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Sunset Beach House Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.80
Hale Kai Sunset Beach Estate Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.69
Sunset Beach Lodge Retreat Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.67
7 Mile Miracle Beach House Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.67 Only 5% of Waiale‘e listings are classed as professionally managed. Superhosts run 31% of listings. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 10% of listings accept Instant Book. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 55% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 28 km, Mākaha Valley (27 km away, 83 listings) earned the most per listing, about 3.4 times as much as Waiale‘e.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haleiwa 5 km | 98 | $65,973 | $475 | 45% |
| Kahuku 5 km | 299 | $149,072 | $730 | 63% |
| Laie 12 km | 44 | $66,382 | $740 | 44% |
| Mokuleia 16 km | 34 | $60,879 | $322 | 50% |
| Hauula 16 km | 98 | $56,805 | $446 | 48% |
| Punaluu 18 km | 91 | $83,819 | $413 | 62% |
| Mākaha Valley 27 km | 83 | $196,251 | $754 | 73% |
| Waianae 28 km | 44 | $97,770 | $514 | 54% |
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FAQ
An active Waiale‘e Airbnb grossed $58,083 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 42 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $10,500 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Waiale‘e listings earn between $2,180 and $10,500 in a typical month, and the top tenth $22,300 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 Waiale‘e were booked on 41% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 49% for the Hawaii average. March is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Waiale‘e cost $510 before fees. Half of listings charge between $175 and $485; a few high-priced homes pull the average above that range.
In Waiale‘e, 74% 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 occupancy-tax rules with the city or county before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Waiale‘e Airbnb grossed $58,083 in the 12 months to October 2026, 10% below the Hawaii average of $64,271. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $42,523 a year (about $3,540 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 $7,590 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
April usually pays best, averaging $9,320 per active listing over the past two years, and August usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Waiale‘e listing was open to book earned $240 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 $598 or more.
Waiale‘e stays were booked 73 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 Waiale‘e Airbnb stay lasted 9.7 nights over the past year. A listing took 14 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Waiale‘e Airbnbs 4.82 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
Waiale‘e Beach, Kualoa Ranch and North Shore draw the most short-term rental interest in Waiale‘e. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 42 active Airbnb listings in Waiale‘e as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Haleiwa, 5 km away.
In Waiale‘e, nearly all listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $402; a handful of extreme values pull the simple average far above that, so the median is the better guide.
All of Hawaii had 9,642,991 visitors in 2025, the Hawaii State Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism reports. AirROI estimates 585 Airbnb stays in Waiale‘e, HI in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See Hawaii tourism statistics.
Method
Figures on this page cover 42 active Airbnb listings in Waiale‘e 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. Money figures are in U.S. dollars. 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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