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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Mammoth Cave brought in $28,859 over the 12 months through September 2026, in line with the Kentucky average of $27,730.
The short answer
Listings averaged $231 a night, about 8% lower than the Kentucky average of $250, and were booked on 40% of available nights, close to its 39%.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 3.7 times as much as in February, usually the slowest.
With 57 active listings, Mammoth Cave is the 40th-largest of 112 Kentucky markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 4% while the number of active listings grew 73%.
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Revenue
Gross bookings per Mammoth Cave listing averaged $28,859 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Kentucky average: $27,730), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Mammoth Cave listing brings in $5,330 in July, its best month, and $1,440 in February, its slowest. 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 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 3.7 times what February 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.
July 2026 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in August 2026 and bookings in June 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $2,545 | 36.5% | $227 | $85 | 52 days | 2.7 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $3,013 | 41.9% | $228 | $97 | 55 days | 2.7 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $2,326 | 33.4% | $223 | $78 | 80 days | 3 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $1,818 | 24.1% | $224 | $59 | 26 days | 2.8 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $1,810 | 27.2% | $217 | $58 | 20 days | 4.4 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $1,722 | 25.9% | $215 | $62 | 23 days | 4.2 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $3,212 | 44.2% | $217 | $104 | 38 days | 3.3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $3,046 | 43.8% | $219 | $102 | 45 days | 3 nights |
| May 2026 | $3,315 | 44.9% | $232 | $107 | 48 days | 2.7 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $5,276 | 66.5% | $243 | $176 | 68 days | 3 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $5,653 | 65.0% | $243 | $182 | 63 days | 2.9 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $3,522 | 43.4% | $245 | $114 | 54 days | 3 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 Mammoth Cave listing earns about $2,630 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 Mammoth Cave Airbnb took in $28,859 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,400 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 $2,160 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $4,460 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,780 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,200 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 | $24,399 | $37,110 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay15% of Mammoth Cave bookings | $4,460 | $6,780 |
| Gross bookings | $28,859 | $43,890 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 93% of Mammoth Cave listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$4,220 | −$6,420 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$4,460 | −$6,780 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,440 | −$2,190 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$580 | −$880 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$870 | −$1,320 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$290 | −$290 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$140 | −$140 |
| 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 | −$12,000 | −$18,020 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $16,859about $1,400 a month | $25,870about $2,160 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Mammoth Cave'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 Mammoth Cave 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 $3,660 a month, against $2,400 for the average one.
Occupancy
Mammoth Cave listings were booked on 40% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the Kentucky average and in line with the U.S. average. In a typical year, occupancy swings from 24% in February to 65% in July.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about three times as often as the bottom quarter.
July is usually the busiest month in Mammoth Cave, February the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 40% 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 Mammoth Cave, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $231 over the past year, about 8% below the Kentucky average of $250 and about 28% below the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates peak in June and July at about $235 and bottom out in January and February at about $205.
The top 10% charge about 2.6 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
June rates run 15% above February's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
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 Mammoth Cave it averaged $98 over the past year, from about $51 in a typical February to about $172 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about 3.3 times February's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Seasonality
Mammoth Cave has two high seasons, March and June–August, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from November to February and slows again in September. A listing earns about 2.7 times as much a month in June through August as in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Mammoth Cave
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | $1,620 |
| February | Low season | $1,440 |
| March | High season | $3,280 |
| April | Shoulder season | $2,850 |
| May | Shoulder season | $3,150 |
| June | High season | $4,810 |
| July | High season | $5,330 |
| August | High season | $3,550 |
| September | Low season | $2,270 |
| October | Shoulder season | $3,210 |
| November | Low season | $2,440 |
| December | Low season | $2,090 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJune–August | $4,560 | 58% | $236 |
| High seasonMarch | $3,280 | 50% | $211 |
| Shoulder seasonApril–May, October | $3,070 | 45% | $220 |
| Low seasonSeptember, November–February | $1,970 | 30% | $211 |
Guests book Mammoth Cave stays 48 days ahead on average (about seven weeks). June stays are booked furthest out, about 67 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 19 days. A typical June booking is made in early April.
June 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 57 active listings in Mammoth Cave 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 Mammoth Cave.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks four Mammoth Cave neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Horse Cave, Mammoth Cave National Park and Park City. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Cave | Known for its proximity to Mammoth Cave and its own cave attractions. Offers a rural experience with access to nature and adventure. | Kentucky Repertory Theatre, Horse Cave, Hidden River Cave, Smith's Grove, Local cuisine at nearby diners |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | The park itself is a prime location for tourists interested in hiking, cave tours, and natural beauty. Accommodation options are limited, adding to the demand. | Mammoth Cave, Hiking trails, Visitor Center, Camping sites, Wildlife watching |
| Park City | A small community that serves as a gateway for tourists heading to Mammoth Cave. Attractions include local shops and dining options. | Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum, Local shops and eateries, Park City Community Park, Historical tours |
| Edmonton | Known for its friendly atmosphere and proximity to nature. It provides a laid-back experience for those visiting Mammoth Cave. | Green River Lake State Park, Local dining, Outdoor recreation, Edmonton Historic District |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Every Airbnb in Mammoth Cave is an entire home: all 57 listings rent the whole place. Cabins and other outdoor stays make up 51% of listings, ahead of houses (42%).
Every listing rents the whole place
Mammoth Cave Airbnb listings by room type
Cabins lead the property mix
Mammoth Cave Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin/Outdoor | 50.9% | 29 |
| House | 42.1% | 24 |
| Apartment/Condo | 5.3% | 3 |
| Unique stay | 1.8% | 1 |
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Mammoth Cave (42% of entire homes), and 42% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 52 entire homes that give a bedroom count.
Mammoth Cave 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 | 1.9% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 13.5% | 7 |
| 2 bedrooms | 42.3% | 22 |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.7% | 17 |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.7% | 4 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% | 1 |
A typical two-bedroom home in Mammoth Cave earned $24,600 over the past year, against $34,100 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | 22 | $24,600 | $26,900 | $210 | 41% |
| 3 bedrooms | 17 | $34,100 | $35,200 | $297 | 40% |
The most common capacity in Mammoth Cave is six guests (37% of listings), and 72% of listings sleep six or more.
Mammoth Cave listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 1.8% | 1 |
| 3 guests | 1.8% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 21.1% | 12 |
| 5 guests | 3.5% | 2 |
| 6 guests | 36.8% | 21 |
| 7 guests | 3.5% | 2 |
| 8+ guests | 31.6% | 18 |
Mammoth Cave hosts set up an average of 3.5 beds per listing. Only 46% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Fire pits are close to standard in Mammoth Cave: 93% of listings have one, and 49% offer lake access.
Share of Mammoth Cave listings with each common amenity
Guests
Mammoth Cave draws mostly domestic guests: 99% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Cincinnati is the largest source, at about 5% of reviews.
99% of Mammoth Cave guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Mammoth Cave guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 4.6% |
| Chicago | 3.5% |
| Louisville | 2.9% |
| Columbus | 2.7% |
| Indianapolis | 2.7% |
Where Mammoth Cave guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 99.4% |
| United Kingdom | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% |
Languages spoken by Mammoth Cave guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 78.9% |
| Spanish | 7.7% |
| French | 3.6% |
| Italian | 2.6% |
| German | 1.5% |
Mammoth Cave Airbnbs average 4.92 stars, and 75% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.84.
Check-in scores highest in Mammoth Cave; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.92 |
| Cleanliness | 4.93 |
| Communication | 4.94 |
| Location | 4.86 |
| Check-in | 4.95 |
| Value | 4.84 |
Booking patterns
More than three-quarters of Mammoth Cave listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 23% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 40% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Mammoth Cave listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 38.6% | 22 |
| 181-270 days | 38.6% | 22 |
| 91-180 days | 22.8% | 13 |
Days a year Mammoth Cave listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 1.8% | 1 |
| 181-270 days | 21.1% | 12 |
| 91-180 days | 40.4% | 23 |
| 31-90 days | 24.6% | 14 |
| 1-30 days | 12.3% | 7 |
The average Mammoth Cave booking lasts 3.2 nights, longest in January and shortest in September. Listings took about 34 bookings each over the year, some 1,920 in all. Check-in is split almost evenly between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.; check-out is split almost evenly between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Mammoth Cave
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Nearly all listings in Mammoth Cave accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Mammoth Cave 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 Mammoth Cave, used by 56% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: 56% of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 37% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Mammoth Cave listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
95% of Mammoth Cave listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $115. Spread over the average stay of 3.2 nights, that adds roughly $35 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 15% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Mammoth Cave, a five-bedroom home, took in $104,000 over the past year, about 3.6 times the city's average of $28,900.
Lazy Daisy-Waterfront Lake House Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Secluded Nolin Lake/Mammoth Cave Retreat + Firepit Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.93
Deer Ridge Cabin in the Woods, Mammoth Cave, Nolin Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Nolin Lakefront, Dock, Hot Tub, Kayaks, Pickleball Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.84
Relaxing Fall/Winter Retreat | Hot Tub + Fire Pit Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Sunset Lake Cottage at Mammoth Cave Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.99 Only 7% of Mammoth Cave listings are classed as professionally managed. Seven in ten listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Seven in ten listings accept Instant Book, so most stays are confirmed without the host's approval. 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
Mammoth Cave earns about as much per listing as Clarkson, the top earner of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 56 km.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkson 11 km | 52 | $29,660 | $313 | 29% |
| Brownsville 13 km | 30 | $23,097 | $176 | 38% |
| Leitchfield 23 km | 68 | $20,664 | $215 | 31% |
| Cave City 23 km | 46 | $19,463 | $145 | 41% |
| Bowling Green 40 km | 203 | $19,439 | $161 | 39% |
| Glasgow 40 km | 51 | $15,454 | $170 | 34% |
| Scottsville 48 km | 61 | $22,818 | $243 | 37% |
| Elizabethtown 56 km | 193 | $16,636 | $173 | 38% |
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FAQ
An active Mammoth Cave Airbnb grossed $28,859 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 57 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $4,000 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Mammoth Cave listings earn between $1,470 and $4,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth $6,540 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 Mammoth Cave were booked on 40% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 39% for the Kentucky average. July is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Mammoth Cave cost $231 before fees. Half of listings charge between $145 and $300, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Mammoth Cave 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 Mammoth Cave Airbnb grossed $28,859 in the 12 months to September 2026, in line with the Kentucky average. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $16,859 a year (about $1,400 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 $2,160 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July usually pays best, averaging $5,330 per active listing over the past two years, and February usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Mammoth Cave listing was open to book earned $98 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 $198 or more.
Mammoth Cave stays were booked 48 days (about seven weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Mammoth Cave Airbnb stay lasted 3.2 nights over the past year. A listing took 34 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Mammoth Cave Airbnbs 4.92 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Horse Cave, Mammoth Cave National Park and Park City draw the most short-term rental interest in Mammoth Cave. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 57 active Airbnb listings in Mammoth Cave as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Clarkson, 11 km away.
In Mammoth Cave, 95% of listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $115.
Method
Figures on this page cover 57 active Airbnb listings in Mammoth Cave 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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