Red Lantern Inn-Whole Inn; 7 bedrooms, 4 1/2 Baths Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- $103,076
- Occupancy
- 51.6%
- Daily rate
- $663
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Clifton Forge brought in $19,202 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 38% less than the Virginia average of $31,211.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the Virginia average. Listings averaged $201 a night and were booked on 33% of available nights, against $285 and 39% for the Virginia average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.6 times as much as in January, usually the slowest. With only 31 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 31 active listings, Clifton Forge is the 127th-largest of 219 Virginia markets AirROI tracks.
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Gross bookings per Clifton Forge listing averaged $19,202 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Virginia average: $31,211), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Clifton Forge listing brings in $2,520 in July, its best month, and $953 in January, its slowest. June runs within 1% of July, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 32% 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 3.6 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
July earns about 2.6 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. Nightly rates peaked in May 2026 and bookings in October 2025, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest. Across the past two years, July is usually the strongest month.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $1,885 | 27.7% | $193 | $63 | 63 days | 4.5 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $2,562 | 42.1% | $197 | $83 | 56 days | 2.5 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $2,039 | 40.7% | $195 | $68 | 31 days | 4.5 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $1,722 | 30.6% | $190 | $56 | 37 days | 3.7 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $1,308 | 20.0% | $186 | $42 | 25 days | 2.8 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $1,691 | 32.0% | $187 | $60 | 56 days | 7.1 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $2,019 | 29.6% | $192 | $65 | 31 days | 5.5 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $2,193 | 35.7% | $199 | $73 | 103 days | 3.9 nights |
| May 2026 | $2,948 | 39.1% | $217 | $95 | 65 days | 3.5 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $3,261 | 37.5% | $213 | $109 | 40 days | 2.6 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $3,162 | 38.2% | $216 | $102 | 81 days | 4.9 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $2,014 | 28.4% | $213 | $65 | 59 days | 2.9 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 Clifton Forge market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb income calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Clifton Forge Airbnb took in $19,202 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,030 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 $1,960 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $1,700 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,170 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $880 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 | $17,502 | $33,060 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay9% of Clifton Forge bookings | $1,700 | $3,210 |
| Gross bookings | $19,202 | $36,270 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 16%: 15.5% for the 100% of Clifton Forge listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$2,980 | −$5,620 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$1,700 | −$3,210 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$960 | −$1,810 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$380 | −$730 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$580 | −$1,090 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$190 | −$190 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$100 | −$100 |
| 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 27% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$6,890 | −$12,750 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $12,312about $1,030 a month | $23,520about $1,960 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Clifton Forge'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 Clifton Forge 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 $3,020 a month, against $1,600 for the average one.
Occupancy
Clifton Forge listings were booked on 33% of the nights they were open over the past year, 6 percentage points below the Virginia average (39%) and 8 points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 41% in October and falls to 17% in January.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.8 times as often as the bottom quarter.
October is usually the busiest month in Clifton Forge, January the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Clifton Forge, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $201 over the past year, about 29% below the Virginia average of $285 and about 37% below the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates peak in May and June at about $205 and bottom out in September and December at about $180.
The top 10% charge about 2.8 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
May rates run 16% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month ADR of $201 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 Clifton Forge it averaged $75 over the past year, from about $31 in a typical January to about $83 in a typical June.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
June RevPAR is about 2.7 times January's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $75 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 31 active listings, the monthly pattern in Clifton Forge is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in July and bottom out in January.
Average revenue by month in Clifton Forge
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $953 |
| February | $1,420 |
| March | $1,720 |
| April | $1,650 |
| May | $2,310 |
| June | $2,500 |
| July | $2,520 |
| August | $2,160 |
| September | $1,920 |
| October | $2,360 |
| November | $1,970 |
| December | $1,430 |
Guests book Clifton Forge stays 62 days ahead on average (about nine weeks), so guests here plan well ahead. February stays are booked furthest out, about 79 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 31 days. A typical February booking is made in late November.
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 62 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 31 active listings in Clifton Forge 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 Clifton Forge.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks seven Clifton Forge neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Historic Downtown Clifton Forge, Jackson River Scenic Trail and Douthat 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Historic Downtown Clifton Forge | Charming area with historic buildings and a sense of small-town America. Great for travelers looking for a peaceful getaway with local culture. | C& O Heritage Center, Clifton Forge School of the Arts, Historic Masonic Theatre, Amtrak Station |
| Jackson River Scenic Trail | A picturesque area popular for hiking and biking along the beautiful Jackson River. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. | Jackson River Scenic Trail, Covington YMCA, Bike Rentals |
| Douthat State Park | A stunning natural park offering a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and swimming. Perfect for families and nature seekers. | Douthat Lake, Hiking Trails, Picnic Areas, Cabins for rent |
| Iron Gate | A quaint small town with a close-knit community feel, great for those seeking a rustic retreat close to nature. | Iron Gate Park, Historic buildings, Community events |
| Highland County | Known for its scenic beauty and outdoor activities, this area is perfect for people wanting to experience Virginia's rural charm. | Highland Maple Festival, Hiking and fishing locations, Local farms and craft shops |
| George Washington National Forest | A vast national forest with endless opportunities for recreation and adventure. Attracts campers and adventure seekers. | Catoctin Mountain Park, Camping Sites, Hiking Trails |
| Warm Springs | A relaxing destination known for its natural hot springs and spa, appealing to those looking for rejuvenation and luxury. | The Homestead, Warm Springs Pools, Spa Services |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 68% of listings in Clifton Forge, alongside 7 private-room listings (23%). Houses are the most common property type at 48%, ahead of hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs (35%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Clifton Forge Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 67.7% | 21 |
| Private room | 22.6% | 7 |
| Hotel room | 9.7% | 3 |
Listings by property type
Clifton Forge Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 48.4% | 15 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 35.5% | 11 |
| Apartment/Condo | 12.9% | 4 |
| Unique stay | 3.2% | 1 |
Among Clifton Forge's 21 entire homes with a bedroom count, two- and three-bedroom homes are equally common (5 homes each).
Clifton Forge 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 | 4.8% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 19.0% | 4 |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.8% | 5 |
| 3 bedrooms | 23.8% | 5 |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.0% | 4 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.5% | 2 |
Most Clifton Forge listings are sized for couples and small families: 61% sleep four guests or fewer, and just 23% take eight or more.
Clifton Forge listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 35.5% | 11 |
| 3 guests | 6.5% | 2 |
| 4 guests | 19.4% | 6 |
| 5 guests | 6.5% | 2 |
| 6 guests | 6.5% | 2 |
| 7 guests | 3.2% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 22.6% | 7 |
Clifton Forge hosts set up an average of 3.1 beds per listing. Only 48% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Self check-in is close to standard in Clifton Forge: 94% of listings offer it, and 45% have a backyard.
Share of Clifton Forge listings with each common amenity
Guests
Clifton Forge draws mostly domestic guests: 99% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Richmond is the largest source outside Clifton Forge, at about 3% of reviews. English is spoken by 66% of guests, and Spanish by 14%.
99% of Clifton Forge guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Clifton Forge guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Richmond | 3.4% |
| Knoxville | 2.7% |
| Roanoke | 2.7% |
| Clifton Forge | 2.7% |
| Alexandria | 2.1% |
Where Clifton Forge guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 98.6% |
| France | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% |
Languages spoken by Clifton Forge guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 66.3% |
| Spanish | 13.8% |
| German | 3.8% |
| Turkish | 2.5% |
| French | 2.5% |
Clifton Forge Airbnbs average 4.90 stars, and 71% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and location is the lowest, at 4.81.
Check-in scores highest in Clifton Forge; location is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.92 |
| Cleanliness | 4.92 |
| Communication | 4.92 |
| Location | 4.81 |
| Check-in | 4.94 |
| Value | 4.85 |
Booking patterns
94% of Clifton Forge listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 6% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 45% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Clifton Forge listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 61.3% | 19 |
| 181-270 days | 32.3% | 10 |
| 91-180 days | 6.5% | 2 |
Days a year Clifton Forge listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 6.5% | 2 |
| 91-180 days | 35.5% | 11 |
| 31-90 days | 45.2% | 14 |
| 1-30 days | 12.9% | 4 |
The average Clifton Forge booking lasts 4.4 nights, longest in February and shortest in October. Listings took about 19 bookings each over the year. About eight in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Clifton Forge
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
All listings in Clifton Forge accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Clifton Forge 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 Clifton Forge, used by 39% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. More than a third of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms and 45% use Firm or stricter ones, so neither camp dominates.
Cancellation policies of Clifton Forge listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
More than half of Clifton Forge listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $70. Spread over the average stay of 4.4 nights, that adds roughly $16 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 Clifton Forge, a seven-bedroom home, took in $103,000 over the past year, about 5.4 times the city's average of $19,200. Three of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
Red Lantern Inn-Whole Inn; 7 bedrooms, 4 1/2 Baths Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 5.00
The Farm at Glen Haven Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.88
Mtn Views & Idyllic Setting! Clifton Forge Retreat Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.69
Pet-Friendly Station at Firmstone Manor Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Acacia Landing Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.97
1930s Cape Cod Bungalow at Firmstone Manor Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.98 Professional management companies run a quarter of Clifton Forge listings and owners run the rest. Two-thirds of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 10% of listings accept Instant Book.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 57 km, Hot Springs (19 km away, 33 listings) earned the most per listing, about 2.3 times as much as Clifton Forge. Bedford and Lewisburg were the busiest, each booked on 42% of nights against 33% in Clifton Forge.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs 19 km | 33 | $44,702 | $377 | 39% |
| Covington 23 km | 31 | $30,539 | $311 | 30% |
| Lexington 30 km | 136 | $33,913 | $344 | 35% |
| Buena Vista 39 km | 58 | $22,246 | $195 | 38% |
| Hillsboro 52 km | 31 | $19,129 | $171 | 37% |
| Marlinton 52 km | 84 | $16,977 | $172 | 34% |
| Bedford 56 km | 61 | $23,649 | $177 | 42% |
| Lewisburg 57 km | 58 | $27,987 | $211 | 42% |
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FAQ
An active Clifton Forge Airbnb grossed $19,202 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 31 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $2,650 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Clifton Forge listings earn between $731 and $2,650 in a typical month, and the top tenth $4,680 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 Clifton Forge were booked on 33% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 39% for the Virginia average. October is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Clifton Forge cost $201 before fees. Half of listings charge between $110 and $210, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Clifton Forge 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 Clifton Forge Airbnb grossed $19,202 in the 12 months to September 2026, 38% below the Virginia average of $31,211. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $12,312 a year (about $1,030 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 $1,960 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July usually pays best, averaging $2,520 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 Clifton Forge listing was open to book earned $75 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 $131 or more.
Clifton Forge 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 Clifton Forge Airbnb stay lasted 4.4 nights over the past year. A listing took 19 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Clifton Forge Airbnbs 4.90 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and location lowest.
Historic Downtown Clifton Forge, Jackson River Scenic Trail and Douthat State Park draw the most short-term rental interest in Clifton Forge. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 31 active Airbnb listings in Clifton Forge as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Hot Springs, 19 km away.
In Clifton Forge, more than half of listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $70.
Method
Figures on this page cover 31 active Airbnb listings in Clifton Forge 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.