Cumberland Belle Lakehouse 9bedroom,20bed,7bath Entire home · 9 bedrooms Rated 4.93 - Revenue
- $126,438
- Occupancy
- 32.7%
- Daily rate
- $1,094
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Monticello brought in $25,605 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 8% less than the Kentucky average of $27,730.
The short answer
Bookings in Monticello trail the Kentucky average, at prices about 5% lower. Listings averaged $237 a night and were booked on 33% of available nights, against $250 and 39% for the Kentucky average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about four times as much as in January, usually the slowest.
With 70 active listings, Monticello is the 32nd-largest of 112 Kentucky markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 18% while the number of active listings grew 27%.
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Revenue
Gross bookings per Monticello listing averaged $25,605 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 Monticello listing brings in $5,650 in July, its best month, and $1,380 in January, its slowest. February runs within 3% of January, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 44% 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 4.3 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 four times what January 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 rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $2,552 | 32.6% | $232 | $85 | 61 days | 4 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $2,474 | 32.7% | $226 | $80 | 65 days | 2.7 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $2,762 | 33.9% | $219 | $92 | 60 days | 3.8 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $1,722 | 22.4% | $217 | $56 | 41 days | 3.1 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $1,425 | 18.6% | $208 | $46 | 28 days | 4 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $1,449 | 30.7% | $206 | $52 | 13 days | 5.9 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $1,868 | 28.7% | $212 | $60 | 38 days | 3 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $2,125 | 26.8% | $220 | $71 | 41 days | 3.7 nights |
| May 2026 | $3,080 | 33.7% | $253 | $99 | 70 days | 4.1 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $5,208 | 49.3% | $281 | $174 | 71 days | 3.3 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $6,312 | 55.5% | $282 | $204 | 94 days | 3.8 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $3,487 | 37.6% | $270 | $112 | 68 days | 3.2 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 Monticello 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 Monticello Airbnb took in $25,605 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,310 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 $2,690 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $3,370 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,590 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,120 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 | $22,235 | $45,220 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay13% of Monticello bookings | $3,370 | $6,860 |
| Gross bookings | $25,605 | $52,080 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 89% of Monticello listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$3,600 | −$7,330 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$3,370 | −$6,860 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,280 | −$2,600 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$510 | −$1,040 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$770 | −$1,560 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$260 | −$260 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$130 | −$130 |
| 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 | −$9,920 | −$19,780 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $15,685about $1,310 a month | $32,300about $2,690 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Monticello'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 Monticello 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 $4,340 a month, against $2,130 for the average one.
Occupancy
Monticello listings were booked on 33% of the nights they were open over the past year, 6 percentage points below the Kentucky average (39%) and 8 points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 22% in January to 56% in July.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.5 times as often as the bottom quarter.
July is usually the busiest month in Monticello, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Monticello, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $237 over the past year, about 5% below the Kentucky average of $250 and about 26% below the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates peak in June and July at about $260 and bottom out in January and February at about $200.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.5 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
July rates run 31% 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 Monticello it averaged $91 over the past year, from about $45 in a typical January to about $182 in a typical July.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
July RevPAR is about four times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $91 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Monticello has one high season, June through August, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from September to April. A listing earns about three times as much a month in June through August as in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Monticello
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | $1,380 |
| February | Low season | $1,410 |
| March | Low season | $1,690 |
| April | Low season | $1,780 |
| May | Shoulder season | $2,560 |
| June | High season | $4,440 |
| July | High season | $5,650 |
| August | High season | $3,780 |
| September | Low season | $2,390 |
| October | Low season | $2,230 |
| November | Low season | $2,320 |
| December | Low season | $1,800 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJune–August | $4,620 | 48% | $259 |
| Shoulder seasonMay | $2,560 | 31% | $240 |
| Low seasonSeptember–April | $1,880 | 29% | $211 |
Guests book Monticello stays 60 days ahead on average (about nine weeks). July stays are booked furthest out, about 84 days ahead, and February stays closest to arrival, about 21 days. A typical July booking is made in late April.
July 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 60 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 70 active listings in Monticello 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 Monticello.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Monticello neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Lake Cumberland, Daniel Boone National Forest and Monticello Historic District. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Cumberland | A popular recreational destination for fishing, boating, and camping, Lake Cumberland draws visitors looking for outdoor activities and lakefront accommodations. | Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, Fishing and Boating, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Kayaking and Canoeing, Wilderness Trail Distillery |
| Daniel Boone National Forest | Renowned for its stunning natural beauty, this national forest offers numerous hiking trails and outdoor adventures, attracting nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. | Red River Gorge, Cumberland Falls, Hiking Trails, Rock Climbing, Scenic Overlooks |
| Monticello Historic District | The historic center of Monticello features charming architecture and local shops, appealing to visitors interested in the town's history and culture. | Historic Houses, Local Restaurants, Monticello Arts Council, Annual Festivals, Local Craft Shops |
| Wolf Creek Dam | An important landmark for visitors interested in engineering and nature, the dam offers tours and recreational activities, making it a unique destination for tourists. | Wolf Creek Dam Visitor Center, Fishing, Hiking, Scenic Views, Wildlife Watching |
| Pine Cone Resort | A family-friendly resort near Lake Cumberland that offers cabins and a variety of activities, perfect for family vacations and group retreats. | Cabin Rentals, Resort Activities, Access to Lake Cumberland, Family-Friendly Amenities, Nature Trails |
| Ski Caliber | An emerging skiing destination offering winter sports and activities, appealing to winter sports enthusiasts looking for fun in the snow. | Skiing, Snowboarding, Winter Sports Rentals, Scenic Views, Outdoor Recreational Activities |
| Local Wineries | Kentucky is known for its bourbon and wine culture, attracting visitors who enjoy tasting tours and local products. | Bourbon Distilleries, Wine Tastings, Vineyards, Local Craft Beers, Food and Drink Festivals |
| Cultural Festivals | Monticello hosts several annual cultural festivals that draw visitors from all around, making it a lively destination for cultural experiences. | Annual 4th of July Celebration, Monticello Christmas Parade, Local Food Festivals, Arts and Crafts Shows, Music Festivals |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Every Airbnb in Monticello is an entire home: all 70 listings rent the whole place. Houses are the most common property type at 73%, about 3.4 times the share of cabins and other outdoor stays (21%).
Every listing rents the whole place
Monticello Airbnb listings by room type
Listings by property type
Monticello Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 72.9% | 51 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 21.4% | 15 |
| Apartment/Condo | 2.9% | 2 |
| Unique stay | 1.4% | 1 |
| Others | 1.4% | 1 |
Most Monticello homes are built for groups: 53% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, though two-bedroom homes are the most common single size (28%).
Monticello entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 19.1% | 13 |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.9% | 19 |
| 3 bedrooms | 25.0% | 17 |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.7% | 10 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 13.2% | 9 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Monticello earned $5,130 over the past year, against $34,600 for a four-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 13 | $5,130 | $9,690 | $112 | 32% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19 | $9,990 | $11,500 | $135 | 30% |
| 3 bedrooms | 17 | $17,500 | $17,500 | $206 | 30% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10 | $34,600 | $46,000 | $378 | 37% |
Monticello is a group-trip market: 51% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about 3.6 times the share of the next most common size, six guests (14%).
Monticello listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 10.0% | 7 |
| 3 guests | 2.9% | 2 |
| 4 guests | 12.9% | 9 |
| 5 guests | 5.7% | 4 |
| 6 guests | 14.3% | 10 |
| 7 guests | 2.9% | 2 |
| 8+ guests | 51.4% | 36 |
Monticello hosts set up an average of 4.6 beds per listing. About three in ten listings (30%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Barbecue grills are close to standard in Monticello: 94% of listings have one, and 74% offer self check-in.
Share of Monticello listings with each common amenity
Guests
Monticello 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 6% of reviews. English is spoken by 80% of guests, and Spanish by 11%.
99% of Monticello guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Monticello guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 6.4% |
| Louisville | 4.6% |
| Lexington | 4.3% |
| Nashville | 3.4% |
| Columbus | 2.4% |
Where Monticello guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 99.4% |
| Peru | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | 0.3% |
Languages spoken by Monticello guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 80.0% |
| Spanish | 10.8% |
| French | 2.3% |
| German | 1.5% |
| Portuguese | 1.5% |
Monticello Airbnbs average 4.91 stars, and 73% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.86.
Check-in scores highest in Monticello; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.93 |
| Cleanliness | 4.89 |
| Communication | 4.97 |
| Location | 4.93 |
| Check-in | 4.98 |
| Value | 4.86 |
Booking patterns
Nearly all Monticello listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 4% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 44% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Monticello listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 60.0% | 42 |
| 181-270 days | 35.7% | 25 |
| 91-180 days | 4.3% | 3 |
Days a year Monticello listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 4.3% | 3 |
| 91-180 days | 40.0% | 28 |
| 31-90 days | 44.3% | 31 |
| 1-30 days | 11.4% | 8 |
The average Monticello booking lasts 3.8 nights, longest in January and shortest in October. Listings took about 22 bookings each over the year, some 1,520 in all. 54% of 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 Monticello
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
More than nine in ten listings in Monticello accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Monticello 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 Monticello, used by 36% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: more than six in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 37% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Monticello listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
More than nine in ten Monticello listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $99, and some higher fees lift the average to $136. Spread over the average stay of 3.8 nights, that adds roughly $25 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 13% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Monticello, a nine-bedroom home, took in $126,000 over the past year, about five times the city's average of $25,600. Five of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other one has four bedrooms.
Cumberland Belle Lakehouse 9bedroom,20bed,7bath Entire home · 9 bedrooms Rated 4.93
Bluegrass Fables @ Beaver Creek Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.98
HOT TUB~ Fire Pit~ KING Ensuites~ Lake Access Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.99
Cumberland Belle Lakehouse-5bedrm,10bed,5bath Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Spacious Lake Escape Near Conley Bottom Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.90
Dock Holidays Lakeview Luxury Home
Hot Tub & Sauna Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 5.00 Only 9% of Monticello listings are classed as professionally managed, though 27% of listings have a co-host. 61% 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 89% of listings.
Nearby markets
Monticello earns about as much per listing as Albany, the top earner of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 46 km. Somerset was the busiest, booked on 37% of nights against 33% in Monticello.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy 13 km | 76 | $14,230 | $231 | 30% |
| Russell Springs 14 km | 58 | $14,735 | $266 | 28% |
| Jamestown 20 km | 73 | $19,729 | $227 | 31% |
| Bronston 25 km | 54 | $17,980 | $253 | 30% |
| Burnside 26 km | 101 | $22,180 | $254 | 30% |
| Somerset 29 km | 94 | $21,044 | $211 | 37% |
| Albany 32 km | 35 | $25,775 | $283 | 34% |
| Byrdstown 46 km | 76 | $18,448 | $246 | 28% |
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FAQ
An active Monticello Airbnb grossed $25,605 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 70 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $3,770 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Monticello listings earn between $873 and $3,770 in a typical month, and the top tenth $6,990 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 Monticello were booked on 33% 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 Monticello cost $237 before fees. Half of listings charge between $120 and $275, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Monticello 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 Monticello Airbnb grossed $25,605 in the 12 months to September 2026, 8% below the Kentucky average of $27,730. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $15,685 a year (about $1,310 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 $2,690 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July usually pays best, averaging $5,650 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 Monticello listing was open to book earned $91 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 $190 or more.
Monticello stays were booked 60 days (about nine weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Monticello Airbnb stay lasted 3.8 nights over the past year. A listing took 22 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Monticello Airbnbs 4.91 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Lake Cumberland, Daniel Boone National Forest and Monticello Historic District draw the most short-term rental interest in Monticello. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 70 active Airbnb listings in Monticello as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Nancy, 13 km away.
In Monticello, more than nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $99, and some higher fees lift the average to $136.
Method
Figures on this page cover 70 active Airbnb listings in Monticello 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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