Payette River Cottage - On River/Awesome Views! Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.98 - Revenue
- $37,303
- Occupancy
- 68.2%
- Daily rate
- $155
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Horseshoe Bend brought in $9,498 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 72% less than the Idaho average of $33,932.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the Idaho average. Listings averaged $150 a night and were booked on 29% of available nights, against $315 and 42% for the Idaho average.
Timing matters: in February, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.1 times as much as in September, usually the slowest. With only 34 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 34 active listings, Horseshoe Bend is the 56th-largest of 90 Idaho markets AirROI tracks.
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Gross bookings per Horseshoe Bend listing averaged $9,498 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Idaho average: $33,932), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Horseshoe Bend listing brings in $1,980 in February, its best month, and $943 in September, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 33% 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 5.1 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.
February earns about 2.1 times what September does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 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 September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
June 2026 led on revenue, nightly rate and bookings alike. Across the past two years, February is usually the strongest month.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $962 | 25.4% | $147 | $32 | 39 days | 2.6 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $1,208 | 29.7% | $142 | $39 | 58 days | 4.2 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $1,207 | 25.9% | $141 | $40 | 36 days | 4.9 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $1,446 | 29.0% | $153 | $47 | 90 days | 4.7 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $1,782 | 32.3% | $156 | $57 | 88 days | 3.2 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $2,023 | 40.2% | $151 | $72 | 118 days | 4.2 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $1,645 | 31.0% | $149 | $53 | 70 days | 2.9 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $890 | 21.2% | $147 | $30 | 56 days | 3.9 nights |
| May 2026 | $1,477 | 38.5% | $157 | $48 | 24 days | 7.2 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $2,265 | 52.0% | $157 | $76 | 34 days | 4.7 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $1,718 | 38.9% | $155 | $55 | 28 days | 3.9 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $1,336 | 40.1% | $156 | $43 | 19 days | 6.7 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 Horseshoe Bend home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Horseshoe Bend Airbnb took in $9,498 in the 12 months to September 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 $1,210 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $1,090 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $600 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 HOA or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $8,408 | $19,700 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay11% of Horseshoe Bend bookings | $1,090 | $2,550 |
| Gross bookings | $9,498 | $22,250 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 76% of Horseshoe Bend listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$1,190 | −$2,790 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$1,090 | −$2,550 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$470 | −$1,110 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$190 | −$440 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$280 | −$670 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$90 | −$90 |
| 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 24% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$3,360 | −$7,700 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $6,138about $510 a month | $14,550about $1,210 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Horseshoe Bend'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 Horseshoe Bend 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 $1,850 a month, against $790 for the average one.
Occupancy
Horseshoe Bend listings were booked on 29% of the nights they were open over the past year, 13 percentage points below the Idaho average (42%) and 12 points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 46% in June and falls to 27% in April.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.6 times as often as the bottom quarter.
June is usually the busiest month in Horseshoe Bend, April the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 29% 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 Horseshoe Bend, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $150 over the past year, about 52% below the Idaho and U.S. averages ($315 and $320). In a typical year, rates peak in June and August at about $155 and bottom out in October and November at about $125.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.7 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
June rates run 23% above October's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month ADR of $150 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 Horseshoe Bend it averaged $45 over the past year, from about $31 in a typical September to about $71 in a typical February.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
February RevPAR is about 2.3 times September's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Seasonality
With only 34 active listings, the monthly pattern in Horseshoe Bend is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in February and bottom out in September.
Average revenue by month in Horseshoe Bend
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $1,750 |
| February | $1,980 |
| March | $1,790 |
| April | $1,050 |
| May | $1,330 |
| June | $1,860 |
| July | $1,570 |
| August | $1,180 |
| September | $943 |
| October | $1,060 |
| November | $1,150 |
| December | $1,260 |
Guests book Horseshoe Bend stays 69 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. February stays are booked furthest out, about 96 days ahead, and November stays closest to arrival, about 27 days. A typical February booking is made in mid-November.
February 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 69 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 34 active listings in Horseshoe Bend 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 occupancy-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the city or county before buying or listing in Horseshoe Bend.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Horseshoe Bend neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Horseshoe Bend City Center, Eagle Island State Park and Payette River Scenic Byway. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Bend City Center | The heart of Horseshoe Bend featuring local shops, dining, and access to the Boise River. It's a prime location for visitors looking to explore the town's offerings and the nearby outdoor adventures. | Boise River, Horseshoe Bend Park, Local restaurants, Shops and cafes, Outdoor recreation sites |
| Eagle Island State Park | A popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, this park offers trails, swimming, and picnic areas. It attracts families and nature lovers, making it a great location for Airbnb hosting. | Eagle Island State Park, Boise River Access, Picnic Areas, Trails for Hiking, Swimming Beach |
| Payette River Scenic Byway | Stunning views and outdoor recreation opportunities make this scenic byway a sought-after destination. It’s perfect for those looking to enjoy rafting, fishing, and hiking. | Payette River, Scenic Overlooks, Rafting and Kayaking Spots, Hiking Trails, Fishing Locations |
| Horseshoe Bend Dam | A historic site that attracts visitors interested in engineering and nature. It's a great spot for those looking for educational trips and scenic views. | Horseshoe Bend Dam, Scenic Views, Fishing Spots, Hiking Trails Around the Dam, Educational Tours |
| Star, Idaho | Just a short drive from Horseshoe Bend, Star offers a charming small town atmosphere with parks, dining, and shopping options, appealing to travelers wanting a quieter stay. | Star Riverwalk, Local Parks, Restaurants, Shopping Centers, Community Events |
| Boise Foothills | A short distance from Horseshoe Bend, the Boise Foothills are ideal for hiking, biking, and enjoying nature, attracting outdoor enthusiasts. | Hiking Trails, Biking Trails, Scenic Views of Boise, Wildlife Watching, Outdoor Events |
| Banks, Idaho | Banks is known for outdoor adventure, particularly for whitewater rafting on the Payette River. It’s a great location for thrill-seekers. | Payette River Rafting, Campgrounds, Fishing Locations, Hiking Trails, Outdoor Adventure Services |
| Cascade, Idaho | A bit further out, Cascade offers year-round outdoor activities, including fishing in the lake and skiing in the winter, appealing to various travelers. | Cascade Lake, Winter Skiing, Summer Water Sports, Camping, Nature Trails |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Every Airbnb in Horseshoe Bend is an entire home: all 34 listings rent the whole place. Apartments or condos (35%) and houses (35%) split the stock almost evenly.
Every listing rents the whole place
Horseshoe Bend Airbnb listings by room type
Apartments and houses split the stock
Horseshoe Bend Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 35.3% | 12 |
| House | 35.3% | 12 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 14.7% | 5 |
| Others | 11.8% | 4 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 2.9% | 1 |
Horseshoe Bend's homes run small: studios and one-bedrooms make up 68% of entire homes, and only 16% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 31 entire homes that give a bedroom count.
Horseshoe Bend 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 | 6.5% | 2 |
| 1 bedroom | 61.3% | 19 |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.1% | 5 |
| 3 bedrooms | 16.1% | 5 |
The most common capacity in Horseshoe Bend is six guests (32% of listings), and 47% of listings sleep six or more.
Horseshoe Bend listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 23.5% | 8 |
| 3 guests | 14.7% | 5 |
| 4 guests | 14.7% | 5 |
| 6 guests | 32.4% | 11 |
| 7 guests | 5.9% | 2 |
| 8+ guests | 8.8% | 3 |
Horseshoe Bend hosts set up an average of 3 beds per listing, roughly two for every bedroom. Only 24% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Fireplaces are common in Horseshoe Bend: 53% of listings have one, and 94% have a pet-friendly policy.
Share of Horseshoe Bend listings with each common amenity
Guests
Horseshoe Bend draws mostly domestic guests: 98% of those who left reviews live in the United States. Boise alone accounts for 14% of reviews. English is spoken by 63% of guests, and Spanish by 20%.
98% of Horseshoe Bend guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Horseshoe Bend guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Boise | 14.0% |
| Salt Lake City | 4.1% |
| Portland | 3.3% |
| Saint Paul | 1.7% |
| Queen Creek | 1.7% |
Where Horseshoe Bend guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 98.4% |
| Honduras | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.8% |
Languages spoken by Horseshoe Bend guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 63.3% |
| Spanish | 20.4% |
| French | 4.1% |
| Portuguese | 2.0% |
| Indonesian | 2.0% |
Horseshoe Bend Airbnbs average 4.78 stars, and 56% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on cleanliness: it scores 4.74, against 4.90 for check-in.
Check-in scores highest in Horseshoe Bend; cleanliness is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.83 |
| Cleanliness | 4.74 |
| Communication | 4.89 |
| Location | 4.88 |
| Check-in | 4.90 |
| Value | 4.78 |
Booking patterns
Nearly all Horseshoe Bend listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 3% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 38% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Horseshoe Bend listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 70.6% | 24 |
| 181-270 days | 26.5% | 9 |
| 91-180 days | 2.9% | 1 |
Days a year Horseshoe Bend listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 2.9% | 1 |
| 91-180 days | 26.5% | 9 |
| 31-90 days | 32.4% | 11 |
| 1-30 days | 38.2% | 13 |
The average Horseshoe Bend booking lasts 4.4 nights, longest in May and shortest in January. Listings took about 12 bookings each over the year. More than six in ten 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 Horseshoe Bend
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Nearly all listings in Horseshoe Bend accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Horseshoe Bend 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 Horseshoe Bend, used by 53% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: 56% of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 44% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Horseshoe Bend listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
All Horseshoe Bend listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $55, and some higher fees lift the average to $94. Spread over the average stay of 4.4 nights, that adds roughly $12 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 Horseshoe Bend, a two-bedroom unit, took in $37,300 over the past year, about four times the city's average of $9,500.
Payette River Cottage - On River/Awesome Views! Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.98
GoldRush Ski in/out Spectacular View Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.67
Mountain Paradise Ski In/Out H262 Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Scenic living quarters above garage Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 5.00
Front Door Access to Bogus Basin Resort Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.59
Outdoor Sanctuary at Bogus Basin Ski Resort Entire home Rated 4.95 Only 12% of Horseshoe Bend listings are classed as professionally managed, though 65% of listings have a co-host. Two-thirds 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 76% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 36 km, Eagle (22 km away, 96 listings) earned the most per listing, about 3.6 times as much as Horseshoe Bend. Boise and Meridian were the busiest, each booked on 51% of nights against 29% in Horseshoe Bend.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle 22 km | 96 | $34,142 | $240 | 47% |
| Garden City 23 km | 63 | $22,289 | $196 | 47% |
| Boise 26 km | 1,265 | $27,816 | $194 | 51% |
| Idaho City 27 km | 40 | $18,884 | $200 | 31% |
| Emmett 27 km | 31 | $14,759 | $169 | 34% |
| Star 31 km | 46 | $26,338 | $214 | 46% |
| Meridian 32 km | 346 | $33,237 | $224 | 51% |
| Garden Valley 36 km | 153 | $33,160 | $286 | 35% |
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FAQ
An active Horseshoe Bend Airbnb grossed $9,498 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 34 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $2,140 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Horseshoe Bend listings earn between $415 and $2,140 in a typical month, and the top tenth $3,900 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 Horseshoe Bend were booked on 29% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 42% for the Idaho average. June is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Horseshoe Bend cost $150 before fees. Half of listings charge between $70 and $220, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Horseshoe Bend listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and occupancy-tax rules with the city or county before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Horseshoe Bend Airbnb grossed $9,498 in the 12 months to September 2026, 72% below the Idaho average of $33,932. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $6,138 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 $1,210 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
February usually pays best, averaging $1,980 per active listing over the past two years, and September usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Horseshoe Bend listing was open to book earned $45 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 $111 or more.
Horseshoe Bend 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 Horseshoe Bend Airbnb stay lasted 4.4 nights over the past year. A listing took 12 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Horseshoe Bend Airbnbs 4.78 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and cleanliness lowest.
Horseshoe Bend City Center, Eagle Island State Park and Payette River Scenic Byway draw the most short-term rental interest in Horseshoe Bend. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 34 active Airbnb listings in Horseshoe Bend as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Eagle, 22 km away.
In Horseshoe Bend, all listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $55, and some higher fees lift the average to $94.
Method
Figures on this page cover 34 active Airbnb listings in Horseshoe Bend 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. 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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