SECLUDED LOG CABIN/POOL/SLEEPS 20 REDRG/CR LAKE Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.89 - Revenue
- $90,207
- Occupancy
- 38.2%
- Daily rate
- $750
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Wellington brought in $22,027 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 21% less than the Kentucky average of $27,730.
The short answer
Wellington is priced below the Kentucky average. Listings averaged $175 a night, about 30% less than that average of $250, and were booked on 41% of available nights, close to its 39% occupancy.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.4 times as much as in February, usually the slowest.
With 55 active listings, Wellington is the 44th-largest of 112 Kentucky markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 5% while the number of active listings grew 31%.
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Revenue
Gross bookings per Wellington listing averaged $22,027 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 Wellington listing brings in $3,620 in July, its best month, and $1,510 in February, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 34% 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 3.2 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 2.4 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 and nightly rate; bookings peaked in October 2025.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $2,422 | 42.5% | $163 | $81 | 39 days | 2.8 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $3,468 | 59.0% | $172 | $112 | 51 days | 3.4 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $2,150 | 40.1% | $165 | $72 | 39 days | 3.1 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $2,033 | 37.1% | $162 | $66 | 27 days | 3.8 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $1,797 | 30.8% | $156 | $58 | 23 days | 3 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $1,449 | 29.2% | $157 | $52 | 24 days | 3.7 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $2,500 | 43.8% | $164 | $81 | 38 days | 4 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $2,116 | 41.9% | $167 | $71 | 36 days | 2.9 nights |
| May 2026 | $2,427 | 37.7% | $186 | $78 | 44 days | 2.3 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $3,159 | 48.4% | $186 | $105 | 44 days | 2.9 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $4,055 | 54.6% | $193 | $131 | 51 days | 3.2 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $2,853 | 45.3% | $186 | $92 | 36 days | 3.1 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.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Wellington address, run it through the Airbnb calculator.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Wellington Airbnb took in $22,027 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,090 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 $1,940 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $3,510 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,380 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $940 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 | $18,517 | $32,540 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay16% of Wellington bookings | $3,510 | $6,180 |
| Gross bookings | $22,027 | $38,720 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 82% of Wellington listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$2,910 | −$5,120 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$3,510 | −$6,180 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,100 | −$1,940 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$440 | −$770 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$660 | −$1,160 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$220 | −$220 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$110 | −$110 |
| 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 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$8,950 | −$15,500 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $13,077about $1,090 a month | $23,220about $1,940 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Wellington'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 Wellington 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 $3,230 a month, against $1,840 for the average one.
Occupancy
Wellington listings were booked on 41% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points above the Kentucky average (39%) and in line with the U.S. average. In a typical year, occupancy swings from 32% in February to 59% in October.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.1 times as often as the bottom quarter.
October is usually the busiest month in Wellington, February the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 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 Wellington, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $175 over the past year, about 30% below the Kentucky average of $250 and about 45% below the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates peak in October at about $185 and bottom out in January and February at about $150.
The top 10% charge about 2.2 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
October rates run 22% 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 Wellington it averaged $78 over the past year, from about $54 in a typical February to about $117 in a typical July.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
July RevPAR is about 2.2 times February's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Seasonality
Wellington has two high seasons, June–August and October, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from December to February and slows again in April and May. A listing earns about 70% more a month in June through August than in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Wellington
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | $1,860 |
| February | Low season | $1,510 |
| March | Shoulder season | $2,290 |
| April | Low season | $1,950 |
| May | Low season | $2,180 |
| June | High season | $2,920 |
| July | High season | $3,620 |
| August | High season | $2,780 |
| September | Shoulder season | $2,260 |
| October | High season | $3,210 |
| November | Shoulder season | $2,220 |
| December | Low season | $2,110 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJune–August, October | $3,130 | 52% | $178 |
| Shoulder seasonMarch, September, November | $2,260 | 44% | $170 |
| Low seasonApril–May, December–February | $1,920 | 37% | $159 |
Guests book Wellington stays 38 days ahead on average (about five weeks). October stays are booked furthest out, about 47 days ahead, and February stays closest to arrival, about 25 days. A typical October booking is made in late August.
October 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 55 active listings in Wellington 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 Wellington.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Wellington neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Downtown Wellington, Carter Caves State Resort Park and Green River Lake. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Wellington | The heart of Wellington with vibrant local shops, restaurants, and historical landmarks. Great for tourists eager to explore local culture and history. | Wellington Courthouse, Wellington Depot, Local boutiques, Restaurants like The Olde Town Grill |
| Carter Caves State Resort Park | A beautiful natural area ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. Attracts guests looking for hiking, cave exploring, and a serene environment. | Carter Caves, Natural Bridge, Hiking trails, Camping areas, Fishing spots |
| Green River Lake | A picturesque area known for its beautiful lake and recreational activities. Great for families and vacationers looking to relax or engage in water sports. | Green River Lake State Park, Boating, Fishing, Picnicking areas, Nature trails |
| Pigeon Fork | A small, charming community near various outdoor attractions. A good location for those looking to escape the city and enjoy countryside beauty. | Scenic drives, Hiking opportunities, Local farms, Fishing spots |
| Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area | A stunning natural area offering opportunities for hiking, rafting, and horseback riding. Popular among adventure seekers and nature lovers. | Narrow Gauge Trail, Blue Heron Mining Community, Rafting and canoeing, Horseback riding trails |
| Red River Gorge | Famous for its natural sandstone arches and hiking trails. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and climbers. | Natural rock formations, Hiking trails, Scenic views, Climbing spots, Camping areas |
| Lake Cumberland | A popular destination for water recreation and fishing, known for its vast lake and beautiful scenery. Attracts vacationers for summer getaways. | Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, Water sports, Fishing, Picnicking, Cabin rentals |
| Daniel Boone National Forest | Famous for its wild and scenic beauty, ideal for hiking, camping, and enjoying nature. Attracts those looking for adventure and tranquility. | Hiking trails, Camping sites, Scenic overlooks, Wildlife watching |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Every Airbnb in Wellington is an entire home: all 55 listings rent the whole place. Cabins and other outdoor stays make up 76% of listings, about 3.8 times the share of houses (20%).
Every listing rents the whole place
Wellington Airbnb listings by room type
Cabins lead the property mix
Wellington Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin/Outdoor | 76.4% | 42 |
| House | 20.0% | 11 |
| Others | 3.6% | 2 |
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Wellington (56% of entire homes), followed by one-bedroom homes (25%).
Wellington entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 25.5% | 14 |
| 2 bedrooms | 56.4% | 31 |
| 3 bedrooms | 16.4% | 9 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.8% | 1 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Wellington earned $11,100 over the past year, against $13,700 for a two-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 14 | $11,100 | $21,300 | $170 | 40% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31 | $13,700 | $19,700 | $157 | 43% |
The most common capacity in Wellington is four or six guests (33% of listings each), and 45% of listings sleep six or more.
Wellington listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 10.9% | 6 |
| 4 guests | 32.7% | 18 |
| 5 guests | 10.9% | 6 |
| 6 guests | 32.7% | 18 |
| 8+ guests | 12.7% | 7 |
Wellington hosts set up an average of 3.1 beds per listing. About four in ten listings (40%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Fireplaces are common in Wellington: 58% of listings have one, and 71% have an outdoor dining area.
Share of Wellington listings with each common amenity
Guests
Wellington draws mostly domestic guests: 99% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Louisville is the largest source, at about 10% of reviews.
99% of Wellington guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Wellington guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Louisville | 9.7% |
| Cincinnati | 6.8% |
| Lexington | 5.0% |
| Columbus | 4.2% |
| Dayton | 2.8% |
Where Wellington guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 99.2% |
| Switzerland | 0.2% |
| Egypt | 0.2% |
| Chile | 0.2% |
Languages spoken by Wellington guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 77.9% |
| Spanish | 8.5% |
| French | 3.5% |
| Italian | 1.5% |
| Russian | 1.5% |
Wellington Airbnbs average 4.90 stars, and 71% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on location: it scores 4.80, against 4.95 for check-in.
Check-in scores highest in Wellington; location is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.90 |
| Cleanliness | 4.88 |
| Communication | 4.94 |
| Location | 4.80 |
| Check-in | 4.95 |
| Value | 4.84 |
Booking patterns
Nearly eight in ten Wellington listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 22% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 38% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Wellington listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 49.1% | 27 |
| 181-270 days | 29.1% | 16 |
| 91-180 days | 21.8% | 12 |
Days a year Wellington listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 21.8% | 12 |
| 91-180 days | 32.7% | 18 |
| 31-90 days | 38.2% | 21 |
| 1-30 days | 7.3% | 4 |
The average Wellington booking lasts 3.3 nights, longest in February and shortest in September. Listings took about 30 bookings each over the year, some 1,660 in all. 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 Wellington
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
95% of listings in Wellington accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Wellington 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 Wellington, used by 33% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: nearly six in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 31% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Wellington listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
85% of Wellington listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $90. Spread over the average stay of 3.3 nights, that adds roughly $30 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 16% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Wellington, a six-bedroom home, took in $90,200 over the past year, about four times the city's average of $22,000. Four of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
SECLUDED LOG CABIN/POOL/SLEEPS 20 REDRG/CR LAKE Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.89
Luxury Cliffside Hammock House Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.99
Luxury Cabin: Hot Tub, Bunk/Gameroom @CaveRunLake Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Adults Only: Covered Hot Tub Fireplace & TV Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.96
The Retreat | Couples Cabin w/ Hot Tub Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 5.00
Rustic Modern Cabin / CaveRun Near RRG Hot Tub Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.96 Professional management companies run 16% of Wellington listings and owners run the rest, though 36% 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 82% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 48 km, Frenchburg (16 km away, 46 listings) earned the most per listing, about 83% more than Wellington.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frenchburg 16 km | 46 | $40,350 | $298 | 38% |
| Morehead 20 km | 72 | $12,299 | $151 | 30% |
| Pine Ridge 29 km | 57 | $29,033 | $229 | 41% |
| Slade 30 km | 55 | $30,898 | $219 | 41% |
| Campton 32 km | 223 | $36,904 | $280 | 39% |
| Stanton 32 km | 322 | $28,379 | $226 | 38% |
| Rogers 33 km | 130 | $38,040 | $263 | 43% |
| Beattyville 48 km | 110 | $13,251 | $153 | 33% |
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FAQ
An active Wellington Airbnb grossed $22,027 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 55 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $3,410 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Wellington listings earn between $1,050 and $3,410 in a typical month, and the top tenth $5,550 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 Wellington were booked on 41% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 39% for the Kentucky average. October is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Wellington cost $175 before fees. Half of listings charge between $120 and $190, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Wellington 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 Wellington Airbnb grossed $22,027 in the 12 months to September 2026, 21% 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, $13,077 a year (about $1,090 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 $1,940 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July usually pays best, averaging $3,620 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 Wellington listing was open to book earned $78 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 $165 or more.
Wellington stays were booked 38 days (about five weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Wellington Airbnb stay lasted 3.3 nights over the past year. A listing took 30 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Wellington Airbnbs 4.90 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and location lowest.
Downtown Wellington, Carter Caves State Resort Park and Green River Lake draw the most short-term rental interest in Wellington. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 55 active Airbnb listings in Wellington as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Frenchburg, 16 km away.
In Wellington, 85% of listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $90.
Method
Figures on this page cover 55 active Airbnb listings in Wellington 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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