Beautiful house with private beach Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.98 - Revenue
- $120,926
- Occupancy
- 32.8%
- Daily rate
- $834
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Deer Isle brought in $22,803 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 40% less than the Maine average of $37,768.
The short answer
Deer Isle is priced below the Maine average. Listings averaged $302 a night, about 19% less than that average of $375, and were booked on 42% of available nights, close to its 43% occupancy.
Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 10.3 times as much as in February, usually the slowest.
With 76 active listings, Deer Isle is the 46th-largest of 189 Maine markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 6%.
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Gross bookings per Deer Isle listing averaged $22,803 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Maine average: $37,768), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Deer Isle listing brings in $6,990 in August, its best month, and $679 in February, its slowest. July runs within 3% of August, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 45% 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 3.9 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.
August earns about 10.3 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.
August 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in July 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $3,795 | 47.4% | $294 | $126 | 80 days | 4.6 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $3,153 | 38.7% | $289 | $102 | 54 days | 4.2 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $3,088 | 41.5% | $285 | $103 | 85 days | 7.2 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $2,304 | 19.4% | $286 | $74 | 59 days | 4.9 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $635 | 9.7% | $286 | $20 | 3 days | 2.4 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $679 | 12.3% | $286 | $24 | 130 days | 6.2 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $1,343 | 14.8% | $287 | $43 | 23 days | 6.1 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $1,588 | 23.7% | $290 | $53 | 66 days | 9.9 nights |
| May 2026 | $2,537 | 25.2% | $308 | $82 | 60 days | 4.7 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $4,513 | 41.1% | $350 | $150 | 69 days | 6.8 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $7,566 | 56.6% | $364 | $244 | 97 days | 7.2 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $7,672 | 68.0% | $361 | $247 | 103 days | 6.2 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.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole Deer Isle market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb estimator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Deer Isle Airbnb took in $22,803 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,240 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 $2,480 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $2,030 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,410 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,060 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 | $20,773 | $41,110 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay9% of Deer Isle bookings | $2,030 | $4,010 |
| Gross bookings | $22,803 | $45,120 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 92% of Deer Isle listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$3,310 | −$6,550 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$2,030 | −$4,010 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,140 | −$2,260 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$460 | −$900 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$680 | −$1,350 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$230 | −$230 |
| 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 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$7,960 | −$15,410 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $14,843about $1,240 a month | $29,710about $2,480 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Deer Isle'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 Deer Isle 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 $3,760 a month, against $1,900 for the average one.
Occupancy
Deer Isle listings were booked on 42% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the Maine average and in line with the U.S. average. In a typical year, occupancy swings from 12% in February to 65% in August.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.4 times as often as the bottom quarter.
August is usually the busiest month in Deer Isle, February the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 42% 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 Deer Isle, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $302 over the past year, about 19% below the Maine average of $375 and about 6% below the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about $335 and bottom out in October and November at about $270.
The top 10% charge about 2.9 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
July rates run 24% above November'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 Deer Isle it averaged $135 over the past year, from about $24 in a typical February to about $226 in a typical August.
Per open night, by tier:
August RevPAR is about 9.3 times February's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $135 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Deer Isle has one high season, June through September, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from December to May. A listing earns about 3.7 times as much a month in June through August as in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Deer Isle
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | $1,780 |
| February | Low season | $679 |
| March | Low season | $1,340 |
| April | Low season | $1,870 |
| May | Low season | $2,850 |
| June | High season | $4,170 |
| July | High season | $6,850 |
| August | High season | $6,990 |
| September | High season | $4,030 |
| October | Shoulder season | $3,390 |
| November | Shoulder season | $3,370 |
| December | Low season | $2,390 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJune–September | $5,510 | 55% | $319 |
| Shoulder seasonOctober–November | $3,380 | 45% | $271 |
| Low seasonDecember–May | $1,820 | 24% | $286 |
Guests book Deer Isle stays 75 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. February stays are booked furthest out, about 130 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 23 days. A typical February booking is made in early October.
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 75 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 76 active listings in Deer Isle 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 Deer Isle.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks seven Deer Isle neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Deer Isle Village, Green Isle and Nugent’s Island. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Isle Village | The charming village offers a quaint atmosphere, local shops, and access to beautiful waterfront views. A great area for visitors looking to experience local culture and art. | Deer Isle Artisans, Fine Art of Deer Isle, Causeway Beach, Sandy Cove, Deer Isle Lighthouse |
| Green Isle | A beautiful, secluded area known for its quiet nature and scenic views. Perfect for travelers seeking tranquility and outdoor activities such as hiking and kayaking. | Green Isle Marina, Acadia National Park, Stonington Village, Hiking trails, Kayaking spots |
| Nugent’s Island | An idyllic getaway known for its untouched nature and beautiful landscapes. Great for those looking to escape and enjoy outdoor adventures such as camping and hiking. | Nugent's Island Trails, Camping spots, Picnic areas, Wildlife viewing, Photography opportunities |
| Sandy Cove | Popular for its sandy beach and family-friendly atmosphere. A great location for travelers with children and those wanting to enjoy a beach vacation. | Sandy Cove Beach, Local playground, Fishing spots, Picnic areas, Nature trails |
| Little Deer Isle | A serene, small island perfect for short getaways and peaceful retreats. Attracts nature lovers and those wanting to unwind. | Little Deer Isle Beach, Kayaking, Rustic cottages, Wildlife watching, Nature trails |
| Eggemoggin Reach | A scenic waterway known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities. Ideal for travelers seeking water sports and relaxation by the water. | Eggemoggin Reach Boat Ramp, Sailing, Kayaking, Scenic views, Fishing spots |
| Burnt Cove | An area with beautiful landscapes and access to water. Suitable for those looking for tranquility and a taste of nature away from the busy tourist spots. | Burnt Cove Beach, Nature trails, Canoeing spots, Wildflower viewing, Local artisans |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 87% of listings in Deer Isle, alongside 10 private-room listings (13%). Houses account for 76% of the stock; cabins and other outdoor stays come next at 14%.
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Deer Isle Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 86.8% | 66 |
| Private room | 13.2% | 10 |
Houses dominate the property mix
Deer Isle Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 76.3% | 58 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 14.5% | 11 |
| Apartment/Condo | 5.3% | 4 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 2.6% | 2 |
| Unique stay | 1.3% | 1 |
Most Deer Isle homes are built for groups: 53% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, though two-bedroom homes are the most common single size (32%). Shares are of the 62 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Deer Isle 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 14.5% | 9 |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.3% | 20 |
| 3 bedrooms | 25.8% | 16 |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.0% | 13 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.5% | 4 |
A typical two-bedroom home in Deer Isle earned $20,900 over the past year, against $10,600 for a four-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | 20 | $20,900 | $24,700 | $246 | 48% |
| 3 bedrooms | 16 | $30,300 | $29,900 | $398 | 45% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13 | $10,600 | $17,000 | $458 | 34% |
Deer Isle is a group-trip market: 30% of listings sleep eight or more guests, more than the share of the next most common size, six guests (26%). Shares are of the 66 listings with a guest capacity on file (87% of the market).
Deer Isle listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 9.1% | 6 |
| 3 guests | 6.1% | 4 |
| 4 guests | 19.7% | 13 |
| 5 guests | 7.6% | 5 |
| 6 guests | 25.8% | 17 |
| 7 guests | 1.5% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 30.3% | 20 |
Deer Isle hosts set up an average of 3.7 beds per listing. About four in ten listings (39%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Waterfront settings are common in Deer Isle: 46% of listings have one, and 96% offer free parking on site.
Share of Deer Isle listings with each common amenity
Guests
Deer Isle draws mostly domestic guests: 96% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: New York is the largest source, at about 9% of reviews. English is spoken by 64% of guests, and Spanish by 12%.
96% of Deer Isle guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Deer Isle guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| New York | 8.9% |
| Portland | 4.5% |
| Boston | 2.4% |
| Chicago | 2.1% |
| Los Angeles | 1.8% |
Where Deer Isle guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 95.8% |
| Canada | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | 0.5% |
Languages spoken by Deer Isle guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 64.4% |
| Spanish | 12.4% |
| French | 5.1% |
| Portuguese | 3.4% |
| Italian | 3.4% |
Deer Isle Airbnbs average 4.90 stars, and 64% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.80.
Check-in scores highest in Deer Isle; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.88 |
| Cleanliness | 4.82 |
| Communication | 4.90 |
| Location | 4.91 |
| Check-in | 4.92 |
| Value | 4.80 |
Booking patterns
Nearly all Deer Isle listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 5% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 36% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Deer Isle listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 61.8% | 47 |
| 181-270 days | 35.5% | 27 |
| 91-180 days | 2.6% | 2 |
Days a year Deer Isle listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 5.3% | 4 |
| 91-180 days | 35.5% | 27 |
| 31-90 days | 34.2% | 26 |
| 1-30 days | 25.0% | 19 |
The average Deer Isle booking lasts 6 nights, longest in April and shortest in January. Listings took about 14 bookings each over the year, some 1,040 in all. More than six in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 4 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Deer Isle
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Only 29% of listings in Deer Isle accept stays of one or two nights; the most common minimum is a week or more.
Minimum stay set by Deer Isle 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 Deer Isle, used by 38% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: about two-thirds of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 22% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Deer Isle listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
Nearly nine in ten Deer Isle listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $175. Spread over the average stay of 6 nights, that adds roughly $30 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 9% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Deer Isle, a five-bedroom home, took in $121,000 over the past year, about 5.3 times the city's average of $22,800.
Beautiful house with private beach Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Eastman's Seaside Cottage with Private Beach Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.88
Lupine Landing Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Stunning waterfront on Deer Isle Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.94
Private Waterfront Home with Kayaks and Firepit Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.88
Charming restored 1830s DeerIsle cape Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.94 Professional management companies run 28% of Deer Isle listings and owners run the rest, though 25% of listings have a co-host. 62% 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 92% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 24 km, Tremont (24 km away) earned the most per listing, about 2.1 times as much as Deer Isle.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonington 8 km | 84 | $21,577 | $252 | 43% |
| Brooklin 10 km | 55 | $23,453 | $338 | 40% |
| Sedgwick 10 km | 35 | $25,068 | $301 | 43% |
| Brooksville 14 km | 53 | $25,700 | $414 | 43% |
| Castine 21 km | 35 | $30,672 | $379 | 37% |
| Blue Hill 21 km | 95 | $25,258 | $305 | 42% |
| Vinalhaven 24 km | 43 | $21,231 | $318 | 43% |
| Tremont 24 km | 168 | $48,777 | $400 | 54% |
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FAQ
An active Deer Isle Airbnb grossed $22,803 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 76 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $4,750 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Deer Isle listings earn between $1,200 and $4,750 in a typical month, and the top tenth $7,010 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 Deer Isle were booked on 42% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 43% for the Maine average. August is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Deer Isle cost $302 before fees. Half of listings charge between $185 and $370, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Deer Isle 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 Deer Isle Airbnb grossed $22,803 in the 12 months to September 2026, 40% below the Maine average of $37,768. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $14,843 a year (about $1,240 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 $2,480 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
August usually pays best, averaging $6,990 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 Deer Isle listing was open to book earned $135 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 $290 or more.
Deer Isle stays were booked 75 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 Deer Isle Airbnb stay lasted 6 nights over the past year. A listing took 14 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Deer Isle Airbnbs 4.90 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Deer Isle Village, Green Isle and Nugent’s Island draw the most short-term rental interest in Deer Isle. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 76 active Airbnb listings in Deer Isle as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Stonington, 8 km away.
In Deer Isle, nearly nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $175.
Method
Figures on this page cover 76 active Airbnb listings in Deer Isle 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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