Waterway views and private pier! Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- $78,348
- Occupancy
- 43.9%
- Daily rate
- $462
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Sneads Ferry brought in $22,082 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 32% less than the North Carolina average of $32,258.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the North Carolina average. Listings averaged $268 a night and were booked on 34% of available nights, against $305 and 39% for the North Carolina average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about four times as much as in February, usually the slowest.
With 110 active listings, Sneads Ferry is the 105th-largest of 298 North Carolina markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 10% while the number of active listings grew 45%.
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Revenue
Gross bookings per Sneads Ferry listing averaged $22,082 over the 12 months to September 2026 (North Carolina average: $32,258), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Sneads Ferry listing brings in $5,510 in July, its best month, and $1,390 in February, its slowest. 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 2.8 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 February does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
July 2026 led on revenue, nightly rate and bookings alike.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $2,255 | 31.6% | $235 | $75 | 40 days | 4.3 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $2,188 | 28.4% | $229 | $71 | 35 days | 3.5 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $1,886 | 30.0% | $228 | $63 | 41 days | 4.4 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $1,878 | 27.5% | $229 | $61 | 40 days | 4.6 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $1,490 | 24.6% | $227 | $48 | 11 days | 5.7 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $1,440 | 25.5% | $226 | $51 | 25 days | 5 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $1,666 | 29.0% | $228 | $54 | 29 days | 4.6 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $1,755 | 29.8% | $230 | $59 | 26 days | 4.2 nights |
| May 2026 | $3,263 | 41.4% | $278 | $105 | 44 days | 4.2 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $5,101 | 52.7% | $313 | $170 | 54 days | 4.3 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $5,692 | 56.5% | $326 | $184 | 64 days | 4.7 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $3,614 | 42.0% | $300 | $117 | 46 days | 4 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
The typical Sneads Ferry listing earns about $2,200 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb income calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Sneads Ferry Airbnb took in $22,082 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,110 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 $1,800 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $3,270 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 $950 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 | $18,812 | $30,180 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay15% of Sneads Ferry bookings | $3,270 | $5,250 |
| Gross bookings | $22,082 | $35,430 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 84% of Sneads Ferry listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$2,970 | −$4,770 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$3,270 | −$5,250 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,100 | −$1,770 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$440 | −$710 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$660 | −$1,060 |
| 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 | −$8,770 | −$13,890 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $13,312about $1,110 a month | $21,540about $1,800 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Sneads Ferry'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 Sneads Ferry 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 $2,950 a month, against $1,840 for the average one.
Occupancy
Sneads Ferry listings were booked on 34% of the nights they were open over the past year, 5 percentage points below the North Carolina average (39%) and 7 points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 27% in February to 59% in July.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about four times as often as the bottom quarter.
July is usually the busiest month in Sneads Ferry, February the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 34% 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 Sneads Ferry, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $268 over the past year, about 12% below the North Carolina average of $305 and about 16% below the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates peak in July at about $295 and bottom out in October and November at about $200.
The top 10% charge about 2.4 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
July rates run 46% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month ADR of $268 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
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 Sneads Ferry it averaged $93 over the past year, from about $49 in a typical January to about $178 in a typical July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR is about 3.6 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Seasonality
Sneads Ferry has one high season, May through August, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from September to April. A listing earns about 2.9 times as much a month in June through August as in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Sneads Ferry
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | $1,530 |
| February | Low season | $1,390 |
| March | Low season | $1,750 |
| April | Low season | $1,980 |
| May | High season | $3,170 |
| June | High season | $4,890 |
| July | High season | $5,510 |
| August | High season | $3,870 |
| September | Low season | $2,370 |
| October | Low season | $2,230 |
| November | Low season | $1,930 |
| December | Low season | $2,030 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonMay–August | $4,360 | 50% | $279 |
| Low seasonSeptember–April | $1,900 | 32% | $210 |
Guests book Sneads Ferry stays 46 days ahead on average (about seven weeks). July stays are booked furthest out, about 59 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 15 days. A typical July booking is made in mid-May.
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 46 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 110 active listings in Sneads Ferry 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 Sneads Ferry.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks Sneads Ferry Beach, Topsail Island and Figure Eight Island as the parts of Sneads Ferry that draw short-term rental guests. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sneads Ferry Beach | A quiet area with local charm, popular for fishing and beachfront relaxation, appealing to families and those wanting a peaceful getaway. | Sneads Ferry Park, New River, Fishing spots, Local seafood restaurants, Beaches |
| Topsail Island | Famous for its pristine beaches and family-friendly atmosphere, Topsail Island is a popular spot for beachgoers and vacation rentals. | Topsail Beach, Missiles and More Museum, Surf City, Fishing and boating, Local shops and dining |
| Figure Eight Island | An exclusive residential area with upscale properties and beautiful beaches, appealing to families looking for a luxurious beach experience. | Private beaches, Water sports, Nature reserves, Luxury dining, Biking paths |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Almost every Airbnb in Sneads Ferry is an entire home: 97% of listings, with private rooms at 3%. Houses account for 87% of the stock; cabins and other outdoor stays come next at 5%.
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Sneads Ferry Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 97.3% | 107 |
| Private room | 2.7% | 3 |
Houses dominate the property mix
Sneads Ferry Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 87.3% | 96 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 5.5% | 6 |
| Apartment/Condo | 2.7% | 3 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 1.8% | 2 |
| Unique stay | 1.8% | 2 |
| Others | 0.9% | 1 |
Most Sneads Ferry homes are built for groups: 72% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and three-bedroom homes are the most common size (47%).
Sneads Ferry entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 1.9% | 2 |
| 1 bedroom | 4.8% | 5 |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.0% | 22 |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.7% | 49 |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.0% | 22 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.8% | 5 |
A typical two-bedroom home in Sneads Ferry earned $11,700 over the past year, against $30,500 for a four-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | 22 | $11,700 | $13,500 | $212 | 29% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49 | $19,200 | $22,700 | $257 | 37% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22 | $30,500 | $31,700 | $331 | 36% |
Sneads Ferry is a group-trip market: 47% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about 1.9 times the share of the next most common size, six guests (25%).
Sneads Ferry listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 3.7% | 4 |
| 3 guests | 1.8% | 2 |
| 4 guests | 7.3% | 8 |
| 5 guests | 6.4% | 7 |
| 6 guests | 24.8% | 27 |
| 7 guests | 9.2% | 10 |
| 8+ guests | 46.8% | 51 |
Sneads Ferry hosts set up an average of 4.4 beds per listing. About a third of listings (33%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Sneads Ferry: 98% of listings offer it, and 74% have a backyard.
Share of Sneads Ferry listings with each common amenity
Listings in Sneads Ferry with bikes earned about 55% more a year, on average, than those without: $32,900 against $20,900. The gap is smaller for a patio or balcony (about 50% more) and lake access (about 50% more). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.
Revenue gap for Sneads Ferry listings with each amenity
How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it
| Amenity | Listings with it | Avg. revenue with | Avg. revenue without | Revenue gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bikes | 10% | $32,900 | $20,900 | +57% |
| Patio or balcony | 69% | $24,600 | $16,400 | +50% |
| Lake access | 9% | $31,300 | $21,200 | +48% |
| Kayak | 15% | $29,400 | $20,800 | +41% |
| Backyard | 74% | $23,600 | $17,800 | +33% |
| Sun loungers | 13% | $27,400 | $21,300 | +29% |
| Gym | 9% | $27,600 | $21,500 | +28% |
| Beach access | 28% | $25,900 | $20,600 | +26% |
| Waterfront | 38% | $24,800 | $20,400 | +22% |
| Pool | 11% | $26,200 | $21,600 | +21% |
Guests
Sneads Ferry draws mostly domestic guests: 98% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Raleigh is the largest source, at about 4% of reviews. English is spoken by 83% of guests, and Spanish by 11%.
98% of Sneads Ferry guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Sneads Ferry guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Raleigh | 4.2% |
| Charlotte | 3.6% |
| Jacksonville | 2.0% |
| Virginia Beach | 1.6% |
| Wilmington | 1.4% |
Where Sneads Ferry guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 98.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% |
| Canada | 0.4% |
| Mexico | 0.4% |
Languages spoken by Sneads Ferry guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 83.2% |
| Spanish | 11.4% |
| French | 1.6% |
| German | 1.1% |
| Kannada | 0.5% |
Sneads Ferry Airbnbs average 4.90 stars, and 72% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.85.
Check-in scores highest in Sneads Ferry; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.92 |
| Cleanliness | 4.87 |
| Communication | 4.96 |
| Location | 4.91 |
| Check-in | 4.97 |
| Value | 4.85 |
Booking patterns
95% of Sneads Ferry 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 41% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Sneads Ferry listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 53.6% | 59 |
| 181-270 days | 40.9% | 45 |
| 91-180 days | 5.5% | 6 |
Days a year Sneads Ferry listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 5.5% | 6 |
| 91-180 days | 40.9% | 45 |
| 31-90 days | 32.7% | 36 |
| 1-30 days | 20.9% | 23 |
The average Sneads Ferry booking lasts 4.5 nights, longest in January and shortest in October. Listings took about 19 bookings each over the year, some 2,010 in all. More than six in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 4 p.m.; check-out is split almost evenly between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Sneads Ferry
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
About seven in ten listings in Sneads Ferry accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Sneads Ferry 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 Sneads Ferry, used by 40% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about six in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 35% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Sneads Ferry listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
95% of Sneads Ferry listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $180. Spread over the average stay of 4.5 nights, that adds roughly $40 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 15% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Sneads Ferry, a five-bedroom home, took in $78,300 over the past year, about 3.5 times the city's average of $22,100.
Waterway views and private pier! Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Lake House w/open pool 10 min >Beach Dog friendly Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.90
Waterfront Home w/ Dock, Kayaks, Firepit, Gameroom Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Waterfront Get-Away Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Kayak/Fish/Grill/Chill/Game-room/Pup Friendly Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.90
Family Retreat on 2 Acres close to Lejeune & Beach Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.98 Malory is the top-grossing host in Sneads Ferry, with $338,000 in bookings across 15 listings over the past year. Together, the ten top-grossing hosts run 31% of the market's 110 listings.
| # | Host | Listings | Gross revenue | Per listing | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malory | 15 | $338,157 | $22,544 | 4.83/5 | |
| Elizabeth | 3 | $90,326 | $30,109 | 4.94/5 | |
| Mary | 1 | $78,348 | $78,348 | 5.00/5 | |
| 4 | Carol | 3 | $76,749 | $25,583 | 4.96/5 |
| 5 | Evolve | 4 | $72,853 | $18,213 | 4.93/5 |
| 6 | Gena | 2 | $63,444 | $31,722 | 4.81/5 |
| 7 | Emily | 1 | $58,935 | $58,935 | 4.96/5 |
| 8 | Cathy | 1 | $58,904 | $58,904 | 5.00/5 |
| 9 | Chad | 2 | $58,410 | $29,205 | 4.90/5 |
| 10 | Stephen And Teresa | 2 | $57,058 | $28,529 | 4.95/5 |
Professional management companies run 15% of Sneads Ferry listings and owners run the rest, though 32% of listings have a co-host. 64% 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 84% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 31 km, North Topsail Beach (5 km away) earned the most per listing, about twice as much as Sneads Ferry. Jacksonville was the busiest, booked on 45% of nights against 34% in Sneads Ferry.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Topsail Beach 5 km | 943 | $46,045 | $471 | 37% |
| Holly Ridge 17 km | 66 | $22,943 | $277 | 33% |
| Surf City 19 km | 760 | $44,928 | $429 | 37% |
| Jacksonville 24 km | 212 | $19,269 | $148 | 45% |
| Hampstead 27 km | 59 | $20,245 | $208 | 38% |
| Topsail Beach 29 km | 208 | $34,057 | $471 | 35% |
| Swansboro 30 km | 70 | $23,985 | $245 | 38% |
| Cedar Point 31 km | 33 | $43,436 | $342 | 43% |
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FAQ
An active Sneads Ferry Airbnb grossed $22,082 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 110 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $3,530 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Sneads Ferry listings earn between $1,230 and $3,530 in a typical month, and the top tenth $5,520 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Sneads Ferry were booked on 34% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 39% for the North Carolina average. July is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Sneads Ferry cost $268 before fees. Half of listings charge between $170 and $300, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Sneads Ferry 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 Sneads Ferry Airbnb grossed $22,082 in the 12 months to September 2026, 32% below the North Carolina average of $32,258. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $13,312 a year (about $1,110 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 $1,800 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July usually pays best, averaging $5,510 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 Sneads Ferry listing was open to book earned $93 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 $166 or more.
Sneads Ferry stays were booked 46 days (about seven weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Sneads Ferry Airbnb stay lasted 4.5 nights over the past year. A listing took 19 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Sneads Ferry Airbnbs 4.90 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Sneads Ferry Beach, Topsail Island and Figure Eight Island draw the most short-term rental interest in Sneads Ferry. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 110 active Airbnb listings in Sneads Ferry as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is North Topsail Beach, 5 km away.
In Sneads Ferry, 95% of listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $180.
Method
Figures on this page cover 110 active Airbnb listings in Sneads Ferry 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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