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Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
Orange Beach, AL Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Orange Beach brought in $39,276 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 12% more than the Alabama average of $34,976.
The short answer
Orange Beach Airbnb Market at a Glance
Rates in Orange Beach run ahead of the Alabama average, with bookings close to it. Listings averaged $424 a night and were booked on 36% of available nights, against $350 and 37% for the Alabama average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 4.3 times as much as in December, usually the slowest.
With 4,378 active listings, Orange Beach is the second-largest of 87 Alabama markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 16% while the number of active listings grew 31%.
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Revenue
How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Orange Beach?
Gross bookings per Orange Beach listing averaged $39,276 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Alabama average: $34,976), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Orange Beach listing brings in $10,100 in July, its best month, and $2,360 in December, its slowest. Both ends are close calls: July leads June by 2%, and December sits just 2% below January, so either pair can swap places in a given year. 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 3.4 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $10,800+ a month, about 2.6 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $7,180 or more, roughly $3,000 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $4,200 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $2,100 or less, about half of the median.
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 4.3 times what December does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $5,060 $10,500 $2,180
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.
Orange Beach Airbnb Data by Month
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 rate and bookings alike. 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 | $4,181 | 37.0% | $373 | $139 | 74 days | 4.6 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $4,155 | 35.5% | $364 | $134 | 85 days | 4.5 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $2,977 | 28.0% | $339 | $99 | 82 days | 4.6 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $2,539 | 21.9% | $357 | $82 | 63 days | 4.8 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $2,641 | 22.7% | $360 | $85 | 77 days | 9.7 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $4,889 | 43.4% | $364 | $175 | 116 days | 10.8 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $5,165 | 40.7% | $405 | $167 | 67 days | 5.4 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $4,876 | 41.2% | $395 | $163 | 67 days | 4.7 nights |
| May 2026 | $6,796 | 43.4% | $492 | $219 | 76 days | 4.6 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $10,503 | 56.7% | $592 | $350 | 70 days | 5.2 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $10,398 | 53.8% | $576 | $335 | 73 days | 4.7 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $4,675 | 37.9% | $404 | $151 | 70 days | 4.2 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.
Location, size and how a home is run move its income far more than a city average shows. For a range on one Orange Beach address, run it through the Airbnb profit calculator.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Orange Beach Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Orange Beach Airbnb took in $39,276 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,800 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 $3,120 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $7,480 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $2,430 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,540 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.
Orange Beach Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $31,796 | $54,380 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay19% of Orange Beach bookings | $7,480 | $12,790 |
| Gross bookings | $39,276 | $67,170 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 91% of Orange Beach listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$5,630 | −$9,630 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$7,480 | −$12,790 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,960 | −$3,360 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$790 | −$1,340 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$1,180 | −$2,020 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$390 | −$390 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$200 | −$200 |
| 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 | −$17,630 | −$29,730 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $21,646about $1,800 a month | $37,440about $3,120 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Orange Beach Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Orange Beach'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 Orange Beach 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.
How Orange Beach's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Orange Beach listings are booked on 58% or more of their nights, against 34% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $380 adds about $3,820 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $485 a night or more, against a median of $380. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about $3,180 a year.
- Open for the busy months. In a typical year, July brings the average listing about $10,100, against $2,360 in December, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
- Reviews that stand out. Orange Beach listings average 4.71 stars, and 19% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.
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 $5,600 a month, against $3,270 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Orange Beach?
Orange Beach listings were booked on 36% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the Alabama average and 5 percentage points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 22% in December to 56% in June.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.5 times as often as the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 76%+ of open nights, 42 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 58% or more, roughly four nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 34% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 17% or less, under two nights a week.
June is usually the busiest month in Orange Beach, December the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 39% 57% 22%
The 12-month rate of 36% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Orange Beach?
The average nightly rate in Orange Beach, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $424 over the past year, about 21% above the Alabama average of $350 and about 32% above the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates swing with the seasons, from about $305 in November to about $555 in June.
The top 10% charge about twice the rate of the bottom quarter.
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $620+ a night, about 1.6 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge $485 or more, about $110 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about $380 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $300 or less, about three-quarters of the median.
June rates run 84% above November's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $397 $592 $267
The 12-month ADR of $424 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Orange Beach?
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 Orange Beach it averaged $164 over the past year, from about $76 in a typical December to about $331 in a typical June.
Per open night, by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $304+ per open night, about 2.3 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn $213 or more, about $80 a night above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about $134 per open night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $84 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
June RevPAR is about 4.3 times December's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average $166 $350 $70
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Orange Beach
Orange Beach has one high season, May through July, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from September to February. 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 Orange Beach
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
Monthly average $5,060 $10,100 $2,360
Revenue by month in Orange Beach in numbers
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Low season | $2,410 |
| February | Low season | $4,340 |
| March | Shoulder season | $5,170 |
| April | Shoulder season | $4,840 |
| May | High season | $6,570 |
| June | High season | $9,930 |
| July | High season | $10,100 |
| August | Shoulder season | $4,990 |
| September | Low season | $3,610 |
| October | Low season | $3,660 |
| November | Low season | $2,660 |
| December | Low season | $2,360 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonMay–July | $8,880 | 51% | $524 |
| Shoulder seasonMarch–April, August | $5,000 | 41% | $398 |
| Low seasonSeptember–February | $3,170 | 31% | $333 |
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Orange Beach?
Guests book Orange Beach stays 77 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. February stays are booked furthest out, about 104 days ahead, and December stays closest to arrival, about 57 days. A typical February booking is made in early November.
February stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
Monthly average 73 days 116 days 51 days
The 12-month figure of 77 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Orange Beach
None of the 4,378 active listings in Orange Beach 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 Orange Beach.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Orange Beach
AirROI's area guide picks six Orange Beach neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Little Lagoon, West Beach and Orange Beach. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Little Lagoon | A tranquil area perfect for water sports and nature lovers, offering a quieter alternative to the busy beach front, popular among families and outdoor enthusiasts. | Little Lagoon Pass, Fishing and boating opportunities, Canoeing and kayaking spots |
| West Beach | A more laid-back beach experience with beautiful views and nearby amenities, appealing to those who want a relaxing getaway without being in the hustle and bustle of larger crowds. | Gulf Shores Public Beach, Tennis courts, Beachfront dining options |
| Orange Beach | Renowned for its stunning beaches and vibrant nightlife, attracting a diverse group of vacationers looking for both relaxation and excitement. | Orange Beach Waterfront Park, Adventure Island, The Wharf at Orange Beach, Fishing and boating activities |
| Cotton Bayou | A serene waterfront area perfect for families and couples looking for a relaxing retreat, with beautiful sunsets and access to local dining. | Cotton Bayou Beach, Boat rentals, Sunset views |
| Romar Beach | A convenient and quiet beachfront area offering easy access to both entertainment and relaxation for vacationers, popular for families. | Romar Beach access, Local restaurants and shops, Fishing spots |
| Phoenix West II | Luxury beachfront property with top-notch amenities appealing to tourists seeking a high-end experience, great for investors aiming for premium rentals. | Infinity pool, Lazy river, Proximity to local attractions |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Orange Beach Airbnb Listings by Type and Size
Almost every Airbnb in Orange Beach is an entire home: over 99% of listings, with private rooms at under 1%. Apartments and condos account for 89% of the stock; houses come next at 10%.
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Orange Beach Airbnb listings by room type
- Entire home 100%
- Private room <1%
Room types in numbers
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 99.7% | 4,366 |
| Private room | 0.3% | 12 |
Apartments dominate the property mix
Orange Beach Airbnb listings by property type
- Apartment/Condo 89%
- House 10%
- Cabin/Outdoor <1%
- Hotel/Boutique <1%
Property types in numbers
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 89.3% | 3,908 |
| House | 10.4% | 457 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 0.2% | 7 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 0.1% | 6 |
How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Orange Beach Have?
Most Orange Beach homes are built for groups: 55% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and three-bedroom homes are the most common size (44%).
Orange Beach entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
1%
13%
32%
44%
8%
2%
Bedroom counts in numbers
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 0.7% | 29 |
| 1 bedroom | 12.6% | 550 |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.9% | 1,386 |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.2% | 1,921 |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.4% | 364 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% | 100 |
What Each Home Size Earns in Orange Beach
A typical studio in Orange Beach earned $32,800 over the past year, against $80,700 for a home with five or more bedrooms.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 29 | $32,800 | $32,400 | $224 | 49% |
| 1 bedroom | 550 | $20,200 | $27,300 | $276 | 38% |
| 2 bedrooms | 1,386 | $21,900 | $29,900 | $344 | 35% |
| 3 bedrooms | 1,921 | $29,500 | $41,300 | $452 | 36% |
| 4 bedrooms | 364 | $51,500 | $65,700 | $652 | 36% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 100 | $80,700 | $104,000 | $1,064 | 36% |
How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Orange Beach Sleep?
Orange Beach is a group-trip market: 63% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about 2.7 times the share of the next most common size, six guests (23%).
Orange Beach listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
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1%
<1%
9%
1%
23%
3%
63%
Guest capacity in numbers
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | 0.0% | 2 |
| 2 guests | 0.6% | 27 |
| 3 guests | 0.2% | 9 |
| 4 guests | 9.1% | 396 |
| 5 guests | 1.2% | 53 |
| 6 guests | 22.9% | 1,003 |
| 7 guests | 2.9% | 127 |
| 8+ guests | 63.0% | 2,756 |
How Orange Beach Airbnb Listings Are Set Up
Orange Beach hosts set up an average of 4.5 beds per listing, roughly two for every bedroom. About three in ten listings (30%) show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
- Photos per listing
- 31
- Beds per listing
- 4.5
- Show exact location
- 30%
What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Orange Beach Offer?
Pools are close to standard in Orange Beach: 98% of listings have one, and 99% have a washer.
Share of Orange Beach listings with each common amenity
Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Orange Beach
Listings in Orange Beach with a game console earned about 2.6 times as much a year, on average, as those without: $99,800 against $38,800. The gap is smaller for a pool table (about 2.5 times as much) and life-size games (about 2.4 times as much). 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 Orange Beach 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
Revenue by amenity in numbers
| Amenity | Listings with it | Avg. revenue with | Avg. revenue without | Revenue gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game console | 0.7% | $99,800 | $38,800 | +157% |
| Pool table | 0.6% | $98,900 | $38,900 | +154% |
| Life size games | 0.4% | $94,000 | $39,100 | +141% |
| Outdoor kitchen | 1% | $85,900 | $38,700 | +122% |
| Arcade games | 1% | $76,200 | $38,800 | +96% |
| Fire pit | 2% | $73,500 | $38,500 | +91% |
| Hammock | 0.4% | $71,600 | $39,200 | +83% |
| Theme room | 0.3% | $70,300 | $39,200 | +79% |
| Indoor fireplace | 4% | $66,100 | $38,100 | +74% |
| Beach essentials | 5% | $62,800 | $38,000 | +65% |
Guests
Who Books Airbnbs in Orange Beach?
Orange Beach is a domestic market: every guest who left a review lives in the United States. No single city dominates: Birmingham is the largest source, at about 2% of reviews.
100% of Orange Beach guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
- Domestic 100%
- International <1%
Where Orange Beach guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin cities in numbers
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Birmingham | 2.5% |
| Atlanta | 1.6% |
| Nashville | 1.5% |
| Mobile | 1.3% |
| New Orleans | 1.2% |
Where Orange Beach guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
Top origin countries in numbers
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 99.6% |
| United Kingdom | 0.1% |
| Canada | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.1% |
Languages spoken by Orange Beach guests
Share of guests who left reviews
Top languages in numbers
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 87.3% |
| Spanish | 7.0% |
| French | 1.2% |
| German | 0.8% |
| Portuguese | 0.6% |
What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Orange Beach?
Orange Beach Airbnbs average 4.71 stars, and 19% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.63, against 4.91 for location.
Location scores highest in Orange Beach; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
Category scores in numbers
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.78 |
| Cleanliness | 4.69 |
| Communication | 4.80 |
| Location | 4.91 |
| Check-in | 4.81 |
| Value | 4.63 |
Booking patterns
How Guests Book in Orange Beach: Stays, Rules and Fees
Nearly nine in ten Orange Beach listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 13% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 37% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Orange Beach listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 62%
- 181-270 days 26%
- 91-180 days 10%
- 31-90 days 1%
- 1-30 days <1%
Open days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 62.2% | 2,721 |
| 181-270 days | 26.2% | 1,149 |
| 91-180 days | 10.2% | 448 |
| 31-90 days | 1.3% | 56 |
| 1-30 days | 0.1% | 4 |
Days a year Orange Beach listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
- 271-366 days 2%
- 181-270 days 11%
- 91-180 days 27%
- 31-90 days 37%
- 1-30 days 24%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 1.6% | 69 |
| 181-270 days | 11.0% | 481 |
| 91-180 days | 26.9% | 1,178 |
| 31-90 days | 36.7% | 1,608 |
| 1-30 days | 23.8% | 1,042 |
What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Orange Beach?
The average Orange Beach booking lasts 5.2 nights, longest in February and shortest in September. Listings took about 17 bookings each over the year, some 74,000 in all. 85% of 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 Orange Beach
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Average 5.3 nights 10.2 nights 4 nights
Two-year average by calendar month.
Orange Beach Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements
40% of listings in Orange Beach accept stays of one or two nights; the most common minimum is three nights.
Minimum stay set by Orange Beach listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Orange Beach?
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Orange Beach, used by 40% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: more than eight in ten listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 16% on Flexible or Moderate.
Cancellation policies of Orange Beach listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Orange Beach?
Nearly all Orange Beach listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $405. Spread over the average stay of 5.2 nights, that adds roughly $80 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 19% of gross revenue.
- Median cleaning fee
- $405
- Average cleaning fee
- $409
- Listings charging a fee
- 98.3%
- Share of gross revenue
- 19.0%
Top earners
Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Orange Beach
The top-grossing Airbnb in Orange Beach, an eight-bedroom home, took in $519,000 over the past year, about 13 times the city's average of $39,300. All six listings below have five or more bedrooms, so the top of this market belongs to large homes.
Beach Front Dream House! Private Pool! Sleep 28! Entire home · 8 bedrooms Rated 4.93 
Miramaré - Beachfront pool & elevator Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- $411,505
- Occupancy
- 61.7%
- Daily rate
- $1,962
Elysian - Gulf-front pool & hot tub Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.85 - Revenue
- $384,438
- Occupancy
- 53.8%
- Daily rate
- $2,266
Whitecap Gulf Front 6BR Beach & Pool Gem Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.67 - Revenue
- $375,530
- Occupancy
- 53.7%
- Daily rate
- $1,994
"Castle in the Sand East" Orange Beach AL-9 BDRM Entire home · 9 bedrooms Rated 4.94 - Revenue
- $311,593
- Occupancy
- 53.2%
- Daily rate
- $1,473
Diamond: Lux Beachfront. Elevator, Deck Pool, more Entire home · 10 bedrooms Rated 5.00 - Revenue
- $271,541
- Occupancy
- 36.7%
- Daily rate
- $2,111
Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Orange Beach?
Sandy Shores is the top-grossing host in Orange Beach, with $29.7 million in bookings across 1,225 listings over the past year. The market is concentrated: the ten top-grossing hosts run 57% of its 4,378 listings. Per listing, a smaller operator earns more: Elizabeth grossed $97,500 per listing, about four times Sandy Shores' $24,300.
| # | Host | Listings | Gross revenue | Per listing | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Shores | 1,225 | $29,723,694 | $24,264 | 4.64/5 | |
| Elizabeth Alabama Getaway Vacation Rentals | 151 | $14,722,000 | $97,497 | 4.86/5 | |
| Luxury Coastal Vacations | 124 | $9,365,945 | $75,532 | 4.73/5 | |
| 4 | Liquid Life | 409 | $8,589,760 | $21,002 | 4.64/5 |
| 5 | Vacation Homes Collection | 135 | $6,579,868 | $48,740 | 4.53/5 |
| 6 | Prickett | 91 | $6,040,523 | $66,379 | 4.73/5 |
| 7 | Beachball Properties | 147 | $6,002,551 | $40,834 | 4.59/5 |
| 8 | Bella Beach Properties | 71 | $3,317,150 | $46,720 | 4.75/5 |
| 9 | Avari Management Alabama | 88 | $3,093,214 | $35,150 | 4.45/5 |
| 10 | ITrip Vacations Beaches Of Ala… | 63 | $3,001,871 | $47,649 | 4.70/5 |
Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Orange Beach?
Professional management companies run 65% of Orange Beach listings. Only 27% of listings are run by Superhosts. Three-quarters 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 91% of listings.
- Superhosts
- 27.3%
- Professional management
- 64.7%
- Cohosted listings
- 7.2%
- Instant Book enabled
- 74.9%
- Simplified Pricing
- 90.7%
Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Orange Beach
21 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Orange Beach, and companies run 42% of its 4,378 active listings. Liquid Life Vacation Rentals is the largest, with 409 listings and an average guest rating of 4.67; the next largest are Avari Management, Alabama Getaway Vacation Rentals, Beachball Properties and Luxury Coastal Vacations. Among the five largest, Alabama Getaway Vacation Rentals' homes rate highest, at 4.88.
The five largest run 24% of Orange Beach's listings
Share of Orange Beach's 4,378 active Airbnb listings each company runs as host or co-host
- Liquid Life Vacation Rentals 9% · 409
- Avari Management 5% · 234
- Alabama Getaway Vacation Rentals 3% · 151
- Beachball Properties 3% · 147
- Luxury Coastal Vacations 3% · 124
- All other listings 76%
Listings each company runs as host or co-host, 12 months to September 2026. Guest ratings average each listing's Airbnb rating, weighted by its reviews.
See the largest management companies in Alabama, with a profile of each.
Nearby markets
Orange Beach vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 42 km, Gulf Shores (14 km away) earned the most per listing, about 20% more than Orange Beach. Brent was the busiest, booked on 47% of nights against 36% in Orange Beach.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elberta 12 km | 43 | $20,193 | $207 | 36% |
| Perdido Key 13 km | 163 | $44,938 | $378 | 43% |
| Gulf Shores 14 km | 5,280 | $46,939 | $422 | 39% |
| Foley 16 km | 247 | $28,174 | $250 | 41% |
| Pensacola 27 km | 2,543 | $32,413 | $271 | 43% |
| Fairhope 38 km | 241 | $40,280 | $316 | 43% |
| Brent 40 km | 32 | $26,539 | $170 | 47% |
| Ensley 42 km | 54 | $21,779 | $183 | 42% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Alabama
- Birmingham Airbnb data 1,064 listings
- Dauphin Island Airbnb data 623 listings
- Mobile Airbnb data 539 listings
- Huntsville Airbnb data 519 listings
- Montgomery Airbnb data 499 listings
- Auburn Airbnb data 494 listings
- Tuscaloosa Airbnb data 477 listings
- Northport Airbnb data 262 listings
See all 87 Alabama Airbnb markets
Markets Similar to Orange Beach
Markets elsewhere in the United States with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Orange Beach:
- Town of Malta Airbnb data NY · $426/night · 36.3%
- Ventnor City Airbnb data NJ · $422/night · 35.3%
- Gravois Mills Airbnb data MO · $415/night · 36.0%
- Soda Springs Airbnb data CA · $429/night · 35.4%
- Michigan City Airbnb data IN · $437/night · 35.7%
- Mount Crested Butte Airbnb data CO · $411/night · 35.4%
FAQ
Orange Beach Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Orange Beach?
An active Orange Beach Airbnb grossed $39,276 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 4,378 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $7,180 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Orange Beach?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Orange Beach listings earn between $2,100 and $7,180 in a typical month, and the top tenth $10,800 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Orange Beach?
Listings in Orange Beach were booked on 36% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 37% for the Alabama average. June is usually the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Orange Beach?
The average booked night in Orange Beach cost $424 before fees. Half of listings charge between $300 and $485, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Orange Beach?
None of the active Orange Beach 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.
Is Airbnb profitable in Orange Beach?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Orange Beach Airbnb grossed $39,276 in the 12 months to September 2026, 12% above the Alabama average of $34,976. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $21,646 a year (about $1,800 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 $3,120 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Orange Beach?
July usually pays best, averaging $10,100 per active listing over the past two years, and December usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Orange Beach?
Each night a Orange Beach listing was open to book earned $164 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 $304 or more.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Orange Beach?
Orange Beach stays were booked 77 days (about two and a half months) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing that opens its calendar late misses many bookings.
How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Orange Beach?
The average Orange Beach Airbnb stay lasted 5.2 nights over the past year. A listing took 17 reservations over the year on average.
How are Airbnbs in Orange Beach rated?
Guests rate Orange Beach Airbnbs 4.71 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Orange Beach?
Little Lagoon, West Beach and Orange Beach draw the most short-term rental interest in Orange Beach. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Orange Beach?
AirROI counted 4,378 active Airbnb listings in Orange Beach as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Elberta, 12 km away.
How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Orange Beach?
In Orange Beach, nearly all listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about $405.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 4,378 active Airbnb listings in Orange Beach 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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