Spencer Mountain Cozy Cabin 5BR - Sleeps 15 Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.93 - Revenue
- $84,530
- Occupancy
- 57.9%
- Daily rate
- $353
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Spencer brought in $25,124 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 40% less than the Tennessee average of $42,043.
The short answer
Spencer is priced below the Tennessee average. Listings averaged $229 a night, about 28% less than that average of $320, and were booked on 40% of available nights, close to its 42% occupancy.
Timing matters: in June, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.5 times as much as in January, usually the slowest. With only 42 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 42 active listings, Spencer is the 78th-largest of 167 Tennessee markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 25% while the number of active listings grew 14%.
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Gross bookings per Spencer listing averaged $25,124 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Tennessee average: $42,043), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Spencer listing brings in $3,750 in June, its best month, and $1,510 in January, its slowest. July runs within 2% of June, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 35% 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 2.4 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.
June earns about 2.5 times what January does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
June 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in May 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $2,420 | 45.9% | $199 | $81 | 54 days | 3 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $3,276 | 52.1% | $204 | $106 | 72 days | 3 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $2,482 | 40.1% | $203 | $83 | 69 days | 3.2 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $2,541 | 41.3% | $204 | $82 | 34 days | 3.1 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $1,278 | 23.5% | $203 | $41 | 25 days | 8 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $2,475 | 36.1% | $202 | $88 | 30 days | 3.4 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $2,177 | 39.9% | $208 | $70 | 44 days | 3.5 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $2,231 | 38.3% | $209 | $74 | 43 days | 3.7 nights |
| May 2026 | $2,980 | 42.1% | $236 | $96 | 60 days | 2.6 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $4,015 | 57.3% | $229 | $134 | 49 days | 3.5 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $3,923 | 49.6% | $225 | $127 | 47 days | 3.3 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $2,899 | 49.3% | $218 | $94 | 48 days | 3.2 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole Spencer market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb profit calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Spencer Airbnb took in $25,124 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,230 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 $1,900 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $4,010 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,570 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 | $21,114 | $32,320 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay16% of Spencer bookings | $4,010 | $6,140 |
| Gross bookings | $25,124 | $38,460 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 86% of Spencer listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$3,450 | −$5,270 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$4,010 | −$6,140 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,260 | −$1,920 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$500 | −$770 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$750 | −$1,150 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$250 | −$250 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$130 | −$130 |
| Management$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | $0 | $0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | $0 | $0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | $0 | $0 |
| Total running costsAbout 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$10,350 | −$15,630 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $14,774about $1,230 a month | $22,830about $1,900 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Spencer'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 Spencer home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb income 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 $3,210 a month, against $2,090 for the average one.
Occupancy
Spencer listings were booked on 40% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points below the Tennessee average (42%) and in line with the U.S. average. In a typical year, occupancy swings from 26% in January to 55% in June.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.2 times as often as the bottom quarter.
June is usually the busiest month in Spencer, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Spencer, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $229 over the past year, about 28% below the Tennessee and U.S. averages (both about $320). Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates peak in May and June at about $215 and bottom out in September and November at about $190.
The top 10% charge about 2.5 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
May rates run 14% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month ADR of $229 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 Spencer it averaged $86 over the past year, from about $49 in a typical January to about $125 in a typical June.
Per open night, by tier:
June RevPAR is about 2.6 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Seasonality
With only 42 active listings, the monthly pattern in Spencer is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in June and bottom out in January.
Average revenue by month in Spencer
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $1,510 |
| February | $1,980 |
| March | $2,070 |
| April | $1,950 |
| May | $2,720 |
| June | $3,750 |
| July | $3,700 |
| August | $3,080 |
| September | $2,060 |
| October | $2,920 |
| November | $2,150 |
| December | $2,440 |
Guests book Spencer stays 47 days ahead on average (about seven weeks). May stays are booked furthest out, about 70 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 25 days. A typical May booking is made in early March.
May 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 42 active listings in Spencer 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 Spencer.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks five Spencer neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Center Hill Lake, Spencer Town Square and Fall Creek Falls State Park. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Center Hill Lake | A beautiful reservoir known for its recreational opportunities, fishing, and serene views. It's popular among families looking for a getaway in nature. | Center Hill Lake Marina, Edgar Evins State Park, Sligo Marina, Hurricane Marina, Burgess Falls State Park |
| Spencer Town Square | The heart of Spencer, providing access to local businesses and community events. Ideal for visitors looking to experience local culture and charm. | Spencer Town Hall, local shops and eateries, Annual festivals, Community events |
| Fall Creek Falls State Park | This park is one of Tennessee's largest and most popular, offering hiking, waterfalls, and stunning natural beauty, perfect for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. | Fall Creek Falls waterfall, Piney Falls State Park, Cumberland Trail, Lake Powel, Hiking Trails |
| Burgess Falls | Known for the stunning Burgess Falls which attracts visitors for hiking and photography. A great spot for those looking for outdoor adventures. | Burgess Falls, Hiking Trails, Picnic Areas, Nature Observation Points |
| Rock Island State Park | Features the scenic waterfalls and combines great views with opportunities for kayaking and fishing, appealing to those seeking outdoor activities. | Rock Island State Park, Caney Fork River, Kayaking and Fishing, Hiking Trails |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Almost every Airbnb in Spencer is an entire home: 98% of listings, with private rooms at 2%. Cabins and other outdoor stays make up 48% of listings, about 1.5 times the share of houses (31%).
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Spencer Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 97.6% | 41 |
| Private room | 2.4% | 1 |
Cabins lead the property mix
Spencer Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin/Outdoor | 47.6% | 20 |
| House | 31.0% | 13 |
| Apartment/Condo | 16.7% | 7 |
| Unique stay | 2.4% | 1 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 2.4% | 1 |
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Spencer (43% of entire homes), and 43% have three or more bedrooms.
Spencer entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 15.0% | 6 |
| 2 bedrooms | 42.5% | 17 |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.5% | 11 |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.5% | 3 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.5% | 3 |
A typical two-bedroom home in Spencer earned $17,200 over the past year, against $23,100 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | 17 | $17,200 | $18,200 | $180 | 37% |
| 3 bedrooms | 11 | $23,100 | $25,500 | $248 | 37% |
Spencer is a group-trip market: 31% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about 1.6 times the share of the next most common size, five guests (19%).
Spencer listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 4.8% | 2 |
| 3 guests | 9.5% | 4 |
| 4 guests | 9.5% | 4 |
| 5 guests | 19.0% | 8 |
| 6 guests | 11.9% | 5 |
| 7 guests | 14.3% | 6 |
| 8+ guests | 31.0% | 13 |
Spencer hosts set up an average of 3.6 beds per listing. 50% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Fire pits are close to standard in Spencer: 90% of listings have one, and 79% have a pet-friendly policy.
Share of Spencer listings with each common amenity
Guests
Spencer draws mostly domestic guests: 98% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Nashville is the largest source, at about 7% of reviews. English is spoken by 79% of guests, and Spanish by 14%.
98% of Spencer guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Spencer guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Nashville | 7.1% |
| Chattanooga | 2.7% |
| Murfreesboro | 2.2% |
| Atlanta | 2.0% |
| Franklin | 1.5% |
Where Spencer guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 98.0% |
| United Kingdom | 0.7% |
| Martinique | 0.2% |
| Venezuela | 0.2% |
| Denmark | 0.2% |
Languages spoken by Spencer guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 79.0% |
| Spanish | 13.8% |
| French | 1.8% |
| Hindi | 1.2% |
| German | 1.2% |
Spencer Airbnbs average 4.87 stars, and 52% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.82.
Communication scores highest in Spencer; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.87 |
| Cleanliness | 4.88 |
| Communication | 4.94 |
| Location | 4.89 |
| Check-in | 4.93 |
| Value | 4.82 |
Booking patterns
About three-quarters of Spencer listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 29% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 31% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Spencer listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 40.5% | 17 |
| 181-270 days | 33.3% | 14 |
| 91-180 days | 21.4% | 9 |
| 31-90 days | 4.8% | 2 |
Days a year Spencer listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 4.8% | 2 |
| 181-270 days | 23.8% | 10 |
| 91-180 days | 31.0% | 13 |
| 31-90 days | 23.8% | 10 |
| 1-30 days | 16.7% | 7 |
The average Spencer booking lasts 3.5 nights, longest in January and shortest in May. Listings took about 32 bookings each over the year, some 1,340 in all. About two-thirds of listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 10 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Spencer
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
About nine in ten listings in Spencer accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Spencer 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 Spencer, used by 36% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: 55% of listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 33% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Spencer listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
More than nine in ten Spencer listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $125. Spread over the average stay of 3.5 nights, that adds roughly $35 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 Spencer, a five-bedroom home, took in $84,500 over the past year, about 3.4 times the city's average of $25,100. Three of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other three have one to four bedrooms.
Spencer Mountain Cozy Cabin 5BR - Sleeps 15 Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.93
Sunset Lodge at Rocky River Valley Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.77
400-Acre Private Retreat Events Cabins | RV Hookup Entire home · 11 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Solace at Fall Creek Falls Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.92
Treehouse w/ Hot Tub Near Fall Creek Falls Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.98
Secluded Cabin — Fireplace & Private Waterfall Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.93 Professional management companies run a quarter of Spencer listings and owners run the rest. 71% 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 86% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 46 km, Dunlap (34 km away, 52 listings) earned the most per listing, about 43% more than Spencer. Crossville was the busiest, booked on 44% of nights against 40% in Spencer.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikeville 16 km | 49 | $19,165 | $175 | 36% |
| Sparta 25 km | 93 | $22,343 | $193 | 41% |
| McMinnville 33 km | 60 | $14,576 | $157 | 38% |
| Dunlap 34 km | 52 | $36,034 | $219 | 43% |
| Crossville 42 km | 89 | $19,198 | $161 | 44% |
| Dayton 44 km | 45 | $19,593 | $190 | 38% |
| Smithville 45 km | 143 | $26,916 | $300 | 30% |
| Baxter 46 km | 48 | $28,876 | $242 | 41% |
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FAQ
An active Spencer Airbnb grossed $25,124 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 42 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $3,520 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Spencer listings earn between $1,440 and $3,520 in a typical month, and the top tenth $4,830 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 Spencer were booked on 40% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 42% for the Tennessee average. June is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Spencer cost $229 before fees. Half of listings charge between $125 and $240, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Spencer 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 Spencer Airbnb grossed $25,124 in the 12 months to September 2026, 40% below the Tennessee average of $42,043. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $14,774 a year (about $1,230 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 $1,900 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
June usually pays best, averaging $3,750 per active listing over the past two years, and January usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Spencer listing was open to book earned $86 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 $138 or more.
Spencer stays were booked 47 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 Spencer Airbnb stay lasted 3.5 nights over the past year. A listing took 32 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Spencer Airbnbs 4.87 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
Center Hill Lake, Spencer Town Square and Fall Creek Falls State Park draw the most short-term rental interest in Spencer. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 42 active Airbnb listings in Spencer as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Pikeville, 16 km away.
In Spencer, more than nine in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $125.
Method
Figures on this page cover 42 active Airbnb listings in Spencer 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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