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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Grand Marais brought in $42,284 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 34% more than the Minnesota average of $31,531.
The short answer
Both rates and bookings run ahead of the Minnesota average. Listings averaged $308 a night and were booked on 47% of available nights, against $260 and 43% for the Minnesota average.
Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 3.2 times as much as in April, usually the slowest.
With 92 active listings, Grand Marais is the 14th-largest of 113 Minnesota markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 14% while the number of active listings grew 61%.
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Gross bookings per Grand Marais listing averaged $42,284 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Minnesota average: $31,531), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Grand Marais listing brings in $7,450 in August, its best month, and $2,310 in April, its slowest. July runs within 1% of August, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 41% 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 2.2 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.
August earns about 3.2 times what April 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 September 2025, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest. Across the past two years, August is usually the strongest month.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $6,634 | 68.6% | $312 | $221 | 81 days | 2.7 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $5,676 | 60.1% | $301 | $183 | 71 days | 2.8 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $3,108 | 37.5% | $286 | $104 | 59 days | 3 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $2,970 | 31.6% | $288 | $96 | 29 days | 3.1 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $2,298 | 27.9% | $282 | $74 | 35 days | 2.9 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $2,254 | 30.3% | $283 | $80 | 37 days | 2.5 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $2,638 | 30.8% | $283 | $85 | 35 days | 3.2 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $2,335 | 30.7% | $270 | $78 | 45 days | 3.8 nights |
| May 2026 | $3,865 | 42.0% | $312 | $125 | 68 days | 2.9 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $6,020 | 59.4% | $321 | $201 | 78 days | 3.1 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $7,543 | 66.5% | $333 | $243 | 91 days | 4 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $7,045 | 68.3% | $341 | $227 | 84 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.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole Grand Marais market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Grand Marais Airbnb took in $42,284 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $2,280 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 $3,250 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $4,040 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $2,620 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,970 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 | $38,244 | $53,980 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay10% of Grand Marais bookings | $4,040 | $5,700 |
| Gross bookings | $42,284 | $59,680 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 89% of Grand Marais listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$5,980 | −$8,440 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$4,040 | −$5,700 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$2,110 | −$2,980 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$850 | −$1,190 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$1,270 | −$1,790 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$420 | −$420 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$210 | −$210 |
| 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 | −$14,880 | −$20,730 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $27,404about $2,280 a month | $38,950about $3,250 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Grand Marais'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 Grand Marais 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 $4,970 a month, against $3,520 for the average one.
Occupancy
Grand Marais listings were booked on 47% of the nights they were open over the past year, 4 percentage points above the Minnesota average (43%) and 6 points above the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 30% in January to 71% in August.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 2.3 times as often as the bottom quarter.
August is usually the busiest month in Grand Marais, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Grand Marais, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $308 over the past year, about 18% above the Minnesota average of $260 and about the same as the U.S. average ($320). In a typical year, rates peak in July and August at about $335 and bottom out in April and November at about $270.
The top 10% charge about 2.7 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August 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 Grand Marais it averaged $148 over the past year, from about $77 in a typical April to about $240 in a typical August.
Per open night, by tier:
August RevPAR is about 3.1 times April's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Seasonality
Grand Marais has one high season, June through October, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from November to May. 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 Grand Marais
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | $2,430 |
| February | Low season | $2,460 |
| March | Low season | $2,690 |
| April | Low season | $2,310 |
| May | Low season | $3,730 |
| June | High season | $6,000 |
| July | High season | $7,420 |
| August | High season | $7,450 |
| September | High season | $6,320 |
| October | High season | $5,620 |
| November | Low season | $3,060 |
| December | Low season | $2,820 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJune–October | $6,560 | 66% | $316 |
| Low seasonNovember–May | $2,790 | 35% | $276 |
Guests book Grand Marais stays 62 days ahead on average (about nine weeks), so guests here plan well ahead. July stays are booked furthest out, about 93 days ahead, and December stays closest to arrival, about 27 days. A typical July booking is made in mid-April.
July 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 92 active listings in Grand Marais 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 Grand Marais.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks seven Grand Marais neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Downtown Grand Marais, Gunflint Trail and Cutface Creek. 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 Grand Marais | The heart of the town with easy access to all essential amenities, dining, and shops. It's a vibrant area popular among tourists, especially during festivals and events. | Grand Marais Harbor, North House Folk School, Coffee Shops, Local Art Galleries, Shopping District |
| Gunflint Trail | A scenic road leading into the wilderness, popular for outdoor activities such as hiking, canoeing, and wildlife viewing. Ideal for nature lovers and adventure seekers. | Boundary Waters Canoe Area, Hiking Trails, Outdoor Outfitters, Wildlife Viewing, Scenic Views |
| Cutface Creek | A serene, natural area appealing to visitors looking for tranquility and stunning natural beauty, perfect for a peaceful getaway. | Cutface Creek, Lake Superior's shoreline, Nature Trails, Picnic Areas |
| Artist's Point | Famous for its breathtaking views of Lake Superior and the surrounding landscapes, popular with artists and photographers, making it a unique destination. | Artist's Point, Lighthouse, Scenic Views, Art Events, Local Artisan Shops |
| North Shore | The scenic North Shore of Lake Superior attracts visitors year-round for its picturesque views, waterfalls, and outdoor activities, making it a favorite for nature lovers. | Gooseberry Falls State Park, Split Rock Lighthouse, Waterfalls, Scenic Overlooks, Camping Areas |
| Grand Portage | Rich in Native American history and culture, this area offers historical tours and access to outdoor activities, attracting visitors interested in culture and adventure. | Grand Portage National Monument, Canoe routes, Historical Exhibits, Local Heritage Sites |
| Devil's Kettle | A unique natural phenomenon where one of the waterfalls seemingly disappears underground, draws tourists looking for natural wonders and hiking experiences. | Judge C. R. Magney State Park, Devil's Kettle Waterfall, Hiking Trails, Scenic Nature Views |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 87% of listings in Grand Marais, alongside 12 private-room listings (13%). Houses are the most common property type at 33%, ahead of cabins and other outdoor stays (26%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Grand Marais Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 87.0% | 80 |
| Private room | 13.0% | 12 |
Listings by property type
Grand Marais Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 32.6% | 30 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 26.1% | 24 |
| Apartment/Condo | 25.0% | 23 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 14.1% | 13 |
| Unique stay | 2.2% | 2 |
One-bedroom homes are the most common size in Grand Marais (39% of entire homes), followed by two-bedroom homes (36%). Shares are of the 74 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Grand Marais 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 | 2.7% | 2 |
| 1 bedroom | 39.2% | 29 |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.5% | 27 |
| 3 bedrooms | 18.9% | 14 |
| 4 bedrooms | 1.4% | 1 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.4% | 1 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Grand Marais earned $31,500 over the past year, against $61,400 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 29 | $31,500 | $31,400 | $223 | 51% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27 | $46,600 | $48,600 | $367 | 45% |
| 3 bedrooms | 14 | $61,400 | $61,100 | $423 | 46% |
The most common capacity in Grand Marais is four guests (24% of listings), and 38% of listings sleep six or more.
Grand Marais listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 19.6% | 18 |
| 3 guests | 14.1% | 13 |
| 4 guests | 23.9% | 22 |
| 5 guests | 4.3% | 4 |
| 6 guests | 21.7% | 20 |
| 7 guests | 3.3% | 3 |
| 8+ guests | 13.0% | 12 |
Grand Marais hosts set up an average of 2.6 beds per listing. Only 46% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Fireplaces are common in Grand Marais: 48% of listings have one, and 79% offer self check-in. Only 40% of listings have air conditioning.
Share of Grand Marais listings with each common amenity
Guests
Grand Marais draws mostly domestic guests: 99% of those who left reviews live in the United States. Minneapolis alone accounts for 28% of reviews. English is spoken by 72% of guests, and Spanish by 12%.
99% of Grand Marais guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Grand Marais guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 27.9% |
| Saint Paul | 9.1% |
| Duluth | 3.1% |
| Chicago | 1.7% |
| Eden Prairie | 1.4% |
Where Grand Marais guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 98.8% |
| Canada | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.1% |
| Belgium | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | 0.1% |
Languages spoken by Grand Marais guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 71.9% |
| Spanish | 11.7% |
| French | 5.6% |
| German | 2.5% |
| Russian | 1.4% |
Grand Marais Airbnbs average 4.88 stars, and 57% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.69, against 4.95 for location. Listings here carry long review histories, about 93 reviews each on average.
Location scores highest in Grand Marais; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.90 |
| Cleanliness | 4.90 |
| Communication | 4.92 |
| Location | 4.95 |
| Check-in | 4.93 |
| Value | 4.69 |
Booking patterns
Nearly three-quarters of Grand Marais listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 30% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 41% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Grand Marais listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 29.3% | 27 |
| 181-270 days | 43.5% | 40 |
| 91-180 days | 27.2% | 25 |
Days a year Grand Marais listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 30.4% | 28 |
| 91-180 days | 41.3% | 38 |
| 31-90 days | 26.1% | 24 |
| 1-30 days | 2.2% | 2 |
The average Grand Marais booking lasts 3.3 nights, longest in April and shortest in September. Listings took about 35 bookings each over the year, some 3,190 in all. More than seven 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 Grand Marais
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
84% of listings in Grand Marais accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Grand Marais 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 Grand Marais, used by 51% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: nearly two-thirds of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 21% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Grand Marais listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About eight in ten Grand Marais listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $120. Spread over the average stay of 3.3 nights, that adds roughly $35 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 10% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Grand Marais, a three-bedroom home, took in $118,000 over the past year, about 2.8 times the city's average of $42,300. Four of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
Stones Throw Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.83
The SkyHouse- Life as Art- Sauna Available Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Camp du Nord in Grand Marais, Minnesota Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Cobblestone Cove Villa 3 on Lake Superior Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.66
Cobblestone Cove Villa 6 on Lake Superior Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.83
Harbour View Getaway Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.97 Professional management companies run a quarter of Grand Marais listings and owners run the rest, though 35% of listings have a co-host. 88% of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. 63% of 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 89% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the five nearby markets in the table, all within 93 km, Tofte Township (39 km away, 42 listings) earned the most per listing, about 31% more than Grand Marais.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Cook 10 km | 121 | $49,442 | $384 | 46% |
| East Cook 17 km | 49 | $38,447 | $267 | 48% |
| Lutsen Township 31 km | 133 | $54,249 | $468 | 37% |
| Tofte Township 39 km | 42 | $55,594 | $306 | 48% |
| Beaver Bay 93 km | 30 | $45,042 | $307 | 42% |
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FAQ
An active Grand Marais Airbnb grossed $42,284 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 92 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $5,670 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Grand Marais listings earn between $2,520 and $5,670 in a typical month, and the top tenth $8,000 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 Grand Marais were booked on 47% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 43% for the Minnesota average. August is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Grand Marais cost $308 before fees. Half of listings charge between $195 and $390, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Grand Marais 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 Grand Marais Airbnb grossed $42,284 in the 12 months to September 2026, 34% above the Minnesota average of $31,531. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $27,404 a year (about $2,280 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 $3,250 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
August usually pays best, averaging $7,450 per active listing over the past two years, and April usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Grand Marais listing was open to book earned $148 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 $235 or more.
Grand Marais stays were booked 62 days (about nine weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
The average Grand Marais Airbnb stay lasted 3.3 nights over the past year. A listing took 35 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Grand Marais Airbnbs 4.88 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
Downtown Grand Marais, Gunflint Trail and Cutface Creek draw the most short-term rental interest in Grand Marais. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 92 active Airbnb listings in Grand Marais as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is West Cook, 10 km away.
In Grand Marais, about eight in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $120.
Method
Figures on this page cover 92 active Airbnb listings in Grand Marais 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.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.