Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026

North Topsail Beach, NC Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Part of Topsail Island

Active Airbnb listings
909
Avg. booking lead time
69 days
Listings showing a permit
0%
Peak revenue month
July
Lowest revenue month
January

The short answer

North Topsail Beach Airbnb Market at a Glance

Rates in North Topsail Beach run ahead of the North Carolina average, with bookings close to it. Listings averaged $492 a night and were booked on 38% of available nights, against $320 and 40% for the North Carolina average.

Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 5.4 times as much as in January, usually the slowest.

With 909 active listings, North Topsail Beach is the tenth-largest of 298 North Carolina markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 16%.

Map of Airbnb listings in North Topsail Beach Browse the live North Topsail Beach Airbnb market See Every North Topsail Beach Listing

Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in North Topsail Beach?

Gross bookings per North Topsail Beach listing averaged $50,047 over the 12 months to October 2026 (North Carolina average: $34,622), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.

In a typical year, the average North Topsail Beach listing brings in $13,400 in July, its best month, and $2,490 in January, its slowest. February runs within 2% of January, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 50% 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 3.3 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $13,300+ a month, about three times the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn $7,780 or more, roughly $3,400 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about $4,400 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $2,320 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 5.4 times what January does

Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2024 to September 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.

North Topsail Beach Airbnb Data by Month

Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.

July 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in June 2026.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in North Topsail Beach, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026
MonthAvg. RevenueOccupancyAvg. Nightly RateRevPARBooking Lead TimeAvg. Length of Stay
Oct 2025$4,36533.0%$423$14154 days3.9 nights
Nov 2025$3,66226.9%$418$12249 days4.2 nights
Dec 2025$3,52725.9%$430$11441 days4.6 nights
Jan 2026$2,58721.2%$430$8327 days5.3 nights
Feb 2026$2,60526.1%$422$9326 days5.1 nights
Mar 2026$3,68729.8%$426$11933 days4.4 nights
Apr 2026$4,58935.9%$439$15341 days4.8 nights
May 2026$6,75743.7%$502$21867 days4.7 nights
Jun 2026$12,70162.7%$653$42392 days5.9 nights
Jul 2026$14,30563.6%$652$46197 days6.2 nights
Aug 2026$9,14854.9%$573$29582 days4.7 nights
Sep 2026$5,51444.4%$479$18462 days3.9 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 North Topsail Beach market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in North Topsail Beach Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average North Topsail Beach Airbnb took in $50,047 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $2,550 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 $4,560 a month.

Cleaning it yourself keeps the $6,750 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $3,110 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $2,190 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.

North Topsail Beach Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year

A year of income, running costs and what is left for housing costs for an average and a top-quarter North Topsail Beach Airbnb
LineAverage listingTop-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookings$43,297$76,640
Cleaning fees guests pay13% of North Topsail Beach bookings$6,750$11,940
Gross bookings$50,047$88,580
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 87% of North Topsail Beach listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−$6,970−$12,330
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself−$6,750−$11,940
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−$2,500−$4,430
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−$1,000−$1,770
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−$1,500−$2,660
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−$500−$500
Permit and registrationWhere one is required−$250−$250
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−$19,470−$33,880
Left for housing costs, then profit$30,577about $2,550 a month$54,700about $4,560 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo feesDepend on the home

Estimate Your Own North Topsail Beach Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from North Topsail 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 North Topsail Beach 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.

How North Topsail Beach's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of North Topsail Beach listings are booked on 55% or more of their nights, against 36% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $385 adds about $3,830 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $600 a night or more, against a median of $385. 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 $4,330 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, July brings the average listing about $13,400, against $2,490 in January, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. North Topsail Beach listings average 4.78 stars, and 38% 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 $7,380 a month, against $4,170 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in North Topsail Beach?

North Topsail Beach listings were booked on 38% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points below the North Carolina average (40%) and 3 points below the U.S. average (41%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 23% in January to 63% in July.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.8 times as often as the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 73%+ of open nights, 37 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 55% or more, roughly four nights a week.
  • Typical properties (median) fill about 36% of open nights.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 19% or less, under two nights a week.

July is usually the busiest month in North Topsail Beach, January the quietest

Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2024 to September 2026

Nightly rates

How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in North Topsail Beach?

The average nightly rate in North Topsail Beach, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $492 over the past year, about 54% above the North Carolina average of $320 and about 47% above the U.S. average of $335. In a typical year, rates swing with the seasons, from about $360 in November to about $615 in June and July.

Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.6 times the rate of the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $915+ a night, about 2.4 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge $600 or more, about $220 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about $385 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $260 or less, about two-thirds of the median.

July rates run 72% above November's

Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026

The 12-month ADR of $492 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 North Topsail 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 North Topsail Beach it averaged $207 over the past year, from about $80 in a typical January to about $433 in a typical July.

Per open night, by tier:

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $417+ per open night, about 2.6 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn $266 or more, about $110 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about $160 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $91 or less, about 57% of the median.

July RevPAR is about 5.4 times January's

Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2024 to September 2026

The 12-month RevPAR of $207 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.

Seasonality

Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in North Topsail Beach

North Topsail Beach has one high season, June through August, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from October to April. A listing earns about 4.2 times as much a month in June through August as in December through February.

Average revenue by month in North Topsail Beach

Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years

Revenue by month in North Topsail Beach in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in North Topsail Beach, by calendar month
MonthSeasonRevenue per listing
JanuaryLow season$2,490
FebruaryLow season$2,530
MarchLow season$3,550
AprilLow season$4,450
MayShoulder season$6,110
JuneHigh season$11,600
JulyHigh season$13,400
AugustHigh season$9,050
SeptemberShoulder season$5,460
OctoberLow season$3,920
NovemberLow season$3,140
DecemberLow season$3,080
Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in North Topsail Beach by season
SeasonRevenue per monthOccupancyNightly rate
High seasonJune–August$11,40059%$594
Shoulder seasonMay, September$5,79040%$478
Low seasonOctober–April$3,31030%$384

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in North Topsail Beach?

Guests book North Topsail Beach stays 69 days ahead on average (about two and a half months), so guests here plan well ahead. July stays are booked furthest out, about 95 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 22 days. A typical July booking is made in mid-April.

July stays are booked furthest ahead

Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2024 to September 2026

The 12-month figure of 69 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 North Topsail Beach

None of the 909 active listings in North Topsail 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 North Topsail Beach.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in North Topsail Beach

AirROI's area guide picks four North Topsail Beach neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by North Topsail Beach, Topsail Island and New River. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.

Best neighborhoods for Airbnb in North Topsail Beach
AreaWho it suitsLandmarks nearby
North Topsail BeachA picturesque coastal area known for its quiet, family-friendly atmosphere, making it perfect for beach vacations. Popular with visitors who seek relaxation and beautiful ocean views.Onslow Beach, Surf City Pier, Seaview Pier, NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center, Hammocks Beach State Park, Topsail Island
Topsail IslandKnown for its serene beaches and stunning sunsets, Topsail Island attracts families and couples looking for scenic retreats away from busier tourist areas.Topsail Beach, Jolly Roger Pier, Missiles and More Museum, Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
New RiverOffers a more rural and natural escape for those who enjoy camping and outdoor activities, with proximity to North Topsail Beach for day trips.New River State Park, Fishing and kayaking, Scenic nature trails
OgdenA suburban community located conveniently near the coast, Ogden offers family-friendly neighborhoods and easy access to various attractions.Ogden Park, Local dining options, Shopping centers nearby

Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.

Listings

North Topsail Beach Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Almost every Airbnb in North Topsail Beach is an entire home: over 99% of listings, with private rooms at under 1%. Houses are the most common property type at 62%, about 1.7 times the share of apartments and condos (36%).

Nearly all listings rent the whole place

North Topsail Beach Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 100%
  • Private room <1%
Room types in numbers
North Topsail Beach Airbnb listings by room type
Room typeShare of listingsListings
Entire home99.9%908
Private room0.1%1

Listings by property type

North Topsail Beach Airbnb listings by property type

  • House 62%
  • Apartment/Condo 36%
  • Cabin/Outdoor 2%
  • Unique stay <1%
  • Hotel/Boutique <1%
Property types in numbers
North Topsail Beach Airbnb listings by property type
Property typeShare of listingsListings
House62.2%565
Apartment/Condo36.1%328
Cabin/Outdoor1.5%14
Unique stay0.1%1
Hotel/Boutique0.1%1

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in North Topsail Beach Have?

Most North Topsail Beach homes are built for groups: 59% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, though two-bedroom homes are the most common single size (23%).

North Topsail Beach entire homes by number of bedrooms

Entire homes with each number of bedrooms

Bedroom counts in numbers
North Topsail Beach entire homes by number of bedrooms
BedroomsShare of entire homesEntire homes
Studio0.1%1
1 bedroom17.7%160
2 bedrooms23.4%212
3 bedrooms20.0%181
4 bedrooms18.8%170
5+ bedrooms20.0%181

What Each Home Size Earns in North Topsail Beach

A typical one-bedroom home in North Topsail Beach earned $23,300 over the past year, against $67,300 for a home with five or more bedrooms.

What each home size earns in North Topsail Beach
Home sizeListingsTypical annual revenue (median)Average annual revenueAvg. nightly rateOccupancy
1 bedroom160$23,300$25,600$21941%
2 bedrooms212$27,000$30,700$29838%
3 bedrooms181$39,500$48,200$42540%
4 bedrooms170$44,700$53,100$57036%
5+ bedrooms181$67,300$94,100$96336%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in North Topsail Beach Sleep?

North Topsail Beach is a group-trip market: 56% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about 2.8 times the share of the next most common size, six guests (20%).

North Topsail Beach listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep

Guest capacity in numbers
North Topsail Beach listings by guest capacity
Guest capacityShare of listingsListings
2 guests0.8%7
3 guests0.6%5
4 guests13.3%121
5 guests3.7%34
6 guests20.0%182
7 guests6.1%55
8+ guests55.6%505

How North Topsail Beach Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

North Topsail Beach hosts set up an average of 5.6 beds per listing, roughly two for every bedroom. 51% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
42
Beds per listing
5.6
Show exact location
51%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in North Topsail Beach Offer?

Free on-site parking is close to standard in North Topsail Beach: 98% of listings offer it.

Share of North Topsail Beach listings with each common amenity

  • TV Nearly all
  • Air conditioning Nearly all
  • Kitchen 99%
  • Wifi 99%
  • Smoke alarm 98%
  • Free parking on premises 98%
  • Heating 97%
  • Refrigerator 96%
  • Coffee maker 96%
  • Microwave 96%

Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in North Topsail Beach

Listings in North Topsail Beach with a hot tub earned about twice as much a year, on average, as those without: $83,100 against $40,100. Listings with a hammock or an outdoor shower show about the same gap. 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 North Topsail 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

  • Hot tub +107% on 23% of listings
  • Hammock +106% on 4% of listings
  • Outdoor shower +90% on 49% of listings
  • Outdoor kitchen +82% on 2% of listings
  • Children's playroom +76% on 2% of listings
  • Pool view +75% on 8% of listings
  • Sound system +73% on 5% of listings
  • Ocean view +69% on 41% of listings
  • Beach essentials +68% on 31% of listings
  • Pets allowed +66% on 32% of listings
Revenue by amenity in numbers
Average annual revenue of North Topsail Beach listings with and without each amenity
AmenityListings with itAvg. revenue withAvg. revenue withoutRevenue gap
Hot tub23%$83,100$40,100+107%
Hammock4%$99,100$48,100+106%
Outdoor shower49%$66,200$34,800+90%
Outdoor kitchen2%$89,500$49,300+82%
Children's playroom2%$87,300$49,500+76%
Pool view8%$82,600$47,100+75%
Sound system5%$83,600$48,400+73%
Ocean view41%$65,800$38,900+69%
Beach essentials31%$69,400$41,300+68%
Pets allowed32%$68,700$41,400+66%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in North Topsail Beach?

North Topsail Beach draws mostly domestic guests: 99% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Raleigh is the largest source, at about 7% of reviews.

99% of North Topsail Beach guests are domestic

Where guests who left reviews live

  • Domestic 99%
  • International <1%

Where North Topsail Beach guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Raleigh 7%
  • Charlotte 4%
  • Durham 3%
  • Chapel Hill 2%
  • Cary 2%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where North Topsail Beach guests come from: top cities
Origin cityShare of guests
Raleigh7.0%
Charlotte3.6%
Durham2.9%
Chapel Hill1.8%
Cary1.5%

Where North Topsail Beach guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • United States 99%
  • Canada 0%
  • Germany 0%
  • Brazil 0%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where North Topsail Beach guests come from: top countries
Origin countryShare of guests
United States99.1%
Canada0.2%
Germany0.1%
Brazil0.1%

Languages spoken by North Topsail Beach guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • English 80%
  • Spanish 9%
  • French 2%
  • German 1%
  • Portuguese 1%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by North Topsail Beach guests
LanguageShare of guests
English79.5%
Spanish9.4%
French2.4%
German1.2%
Portuguese1.0%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in North Topsail Beach?

North Topsail Beach Airbnbs average 4.78 stars, and 38% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on cleanliness and value for money: both score 4.70, against 4.91 for location.

Location scores highest in North Topsail Beach; cleanliness and value tie for lowest

Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0

  • Accuracy 4.82
  • Cleanliness 4.70
  • Communication 4.86
  • Location 4.91
  • Check-in 4.89
  • Value 4.70
Category scores in numbers
North Topsail Beach guest ratings by category
CategoryAverage rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.82
Cleanliness4.70
Communication4.86
Location4.91
Check-in4.89
Value4.70

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in North Topsail Beach: Stays, Rules and Fees

Nearly nine in ten North Topsail Beach listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 14% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 36% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year North Topsail Beach listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 52%
  • 181-270 days 35%
  • 91-180 days 11%
  • 31-90 days 2%
Open days in numbers
Days a year North Topsail Beach listings are open to guests
Days a yearShare of listingsListings
271-366 days52.5%477
181-270 days34.5%314
91-180 days11.2%102
31-90 days1.8%16

Days a year North Topsail Beach listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 2%
  • 181-270 days 12%
  • 91-180 days 36%
  • 31-90 days 27%
  • 1-30 days 23%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year North Topsail Beach listings are booked or blocked
Days a yearShare of listingsListings
271-366 days1.9%17
181-270 days12.1%110
91-180 days35.6%324
31-90 days27.3%248
1-30 days23.1%210

What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in North Topsail Beach?

The average North Topsail Beach booking lasts 5.1 nights, longest in July and shortest in October. Listings took about 20 bookings each over the year, some 17,500 in all. About three-quarters 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 North Topsail Beach

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

North Topsail Beach Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

36% of listings in North Topsail Beach accept stays of one or two nights; the most common minimum is three nights.

Minimum stay set by North Topsail Beach listings

Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more

  • 1 Night 5% 48 listings
  • 2 Nights 30% 276 listings
  • 3 Nights 38% 341 listings
  • 4-6 Nights 20% 184 listings
  • 7-29 Nights 6% 59 listings
  • 30+ Nights <1% 1 listing

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in North Topsail Beach?

Firm is the most common cancellation policy in North Topsail Beach, used by 58% 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 12% on Flexible or Moderate.

Cancellation policies of North Topsail Beach listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 2% 20 listings
  • Moderate 10% 90 listings
  • Limited 6% 56 listings
  • Firm 58% 531 listings
  • Strict 13% 117 listings
  • Super Strict 30 Days 1% 7 listings
  • Super Strict 60 Days 10% 88 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in North Topsail Beach?

Nearly all North Topsail Beach listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $309, and some higher fees lift the average to $428. Spread over the average stay of 5.1 nights, that adds roughly $60 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 13% of gross revenue.

Median cleaning fee
$309
Average cleaning fee
$428
Listings charging a fee
97.8%
Share of gross revenue
13.5%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in North Topsail Beach

The top-grossing Airbnb in North Topsail Beach, a six-bedroom home, took in $383,000 over the past year, about 7.7 times the city's average of $50,000. All six listings below have five or more bedrooms, so the top of this market belongs to large homes.

Seaside Stargazer Stunning Dome+Hot Tub+Pets ok Seaside Stargazer Stunning Dome+Hot Tub+Pets ok Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Revenue
$383,475
Occupancy
64.6%
Daily rate
$1,371
Luxurious 7BR Beach Home w/ Ocean Views, Pool, Hot Luxurious 7BR Beach Home w/ Ocean Views, Pool, Hot Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.92
Revenue
$304,519
Occupancy
72.4%
Daily rate
$1,053
Oceanview Holiday with Family! Hot Tub + Pool Oceanview Holiday with Family! Hot Tub + Pool Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.91
Revenue
$290,365
Occupancy
52.0%
Daily rate
$1,237
Oceanfront 8bedroom4bath2halfbath DogFriendlyHome Oceanfront 8bedroom4bath2halfbath DogFriendlyHome Entire home · 8 bedrooms Rated 4.95
Revenue
$287,022
Occupancy
61.4%
Daily rate
$977
Stunning Sunrise Ocean and Sunset Bayview HGTV Des Stunning Sunrise Ocean and Sunset Bayview HGTV Des Entire home · 8 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Revenue
$278,268
Occupancy
58.0%
Daily rate
$1,018
5-BR, 4 Kings, HotTub, OceanFront, Gates, Hammocks 5-BR, 4 Kings, HotTub, OceanFront, Gates, Hammocks Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Revenue
$277,495
Occupancy
76.8%
Daily rate
$902

Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in North Topsail Beach?

Alan is the top-grossing host in North Topsail Beach, with $3.02 million in bookings across 55 listings over the past year. Together, the ten top-grossing hosts run 29% of the market's 909 listings. Per listing, a smaller operator earns more: Kate grossed $211,000 per listing, about 3.8 times Alan's $55,000.

Top Airbnb hosts in North Topsail Beach by revenue
#HostListingsGross revenuePer listingAvg. rating
Alan55$3,022,591$54,9564.89/5
Sea Scape Properties19$1,910,716$100,5644.76/5
Alana29$1,816,226$62,6284.64/5
4Prashant9$1,209,976$134,4424.88/5
5Lewis Realty32$999,527$31,2354.42/5
6Carolina Retreats Vacation Ren…33$999,237$30,2804.53/5
7SeaShore Realty Group54$922,562$17,0844.63/5
8Betsy Account 119$902,050$47,4764.81/5
9Kate4$842,319$210,5804.96/5
10Betsy Account 213$742,078$57,0834.87/5

Account numbers mark separate host accounts that share a display name.

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in North Topsail Beach?

Professional management companies run half of North Topsail Beach listings. Superhosts run four in ten listings. Six in ten 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 87% of listings.

Superhosts
40.6%
Professional management
50.7%
Cohosted listings
21.0%
Instant Book enabled
61.2%
Simplified Pricing
87.3%

Largest Airbnb Management Companies in North Topsail Beach

12 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in North Topsail Beach, and companies run 38% of its Airbnb homes. SeaShore Realty Group is the largest, with 53 listings and an average guest rating of 4.60; the next largest are Vacasa, Carolina Retreats Vacation Rentals, Lewis Realty and Evolve.

The five largest run 20% of North Topsail Beach's Airbnb homes

Share of North Topsail Beach's Airbnb homes each company runs as host or co-host

  • SeaShore Realty Group 6% · 53
  • Vacasa 5% · 43
  • Carolina Retreats Vacation Rentals 3% · 33
  • Lewis Realty 3% · 32
  • Evolve 3% · 28
  • All other listings 80%

Listings each company runs as host or co-host, 12 months to October 2026. Guest ratings average each listing's Airbnb rating, weighted by its reviews.

See the largest management companies in North Carolina, ranked by homes, guest rating and growth.

Nearby markets

North Topsail Beach vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

North Topsail Beach earns about as much per listing as Surf City, the top earner of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 35 km. Jacksonville was the busiest, booked on 46% of nights against 38% in North Topsail Beach.

Airbnb markets near North Topsail Beach: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
MarketListingsAvg. annual revenueAvg. nightly rateOccupancy
Sneads Ferry 5 km108$23,935$28235%
Holly Ridge 15 km64$25,626$29835%
Surf City 15 km754$48,438$44438%
Hampstead 24 km64$21,426$21939%
Topsail Beach 25 km202$38,025$48836%
Jacksonville 29 km214$20,667$15846%
Swansboro 34 km69$25,833$26138%
Cedar Point 35 km34$44,980$34744%

Other Airbnb Markets in North Carolina

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Markets Similar to North Topsail Beach

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FAQ

North Topsail Beach Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in North Topsail Beach?

An active North Topsail Beach Airbnb grossed $50,047 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 909 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $7,780 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in North Topsail Beach?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of North Topsail Beach listings earn between $2,320 and $7,780 in a typical month, and the top tenth $13,300 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.

What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in North Topsail Beach?

Listings in North Topsail Beach were booked on 38% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 40% for the North Carolina average. July is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in North Topsail Beach?

The average booked night in North Topsail Beach cost $492 before fees. Half of listings charge between $260 and $600, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in North Topsail Beach?

None of the active North Topsail 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 North Topsail Beach?

Yes, when it's run well. The average North Topsail Beach Airbnb grossed $50,047 in the 12 months to October 2026, 45% above the North Carolina average of $34,622. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $30,577 a year (about $2,550 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 $4,560 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.

When is Airbnb peak season in North Topsail Beach?

July usually pays best, averaging $13,400 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.

What is the Airbnb RevPAR in North Topsail Beach?

Each night a North Topsail Beach listing was open to book earned $207 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 $417 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in North Topsail Beach?

North Topsail Beach stays were booked 69 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 North Topsail Beach?

The average North Topsail Beach Airbnb stay lasted 5.1 nights over the past year. A listing took 20 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in North Topsail Beach rated?

Guests rate North Topsail Beach Airbnbs 4.78 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in North Topsail Beach?

North Topsail Beach, Topsail Island and New River draw the most short-term rental interest in North Topsail Beach. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in North Topsail Beach?

AirROI counted 909 active Airbnb listings in North Topsail Beach as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Sneads Ferry, 5 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in North Topsail Beach?

In North Topsail Beach, nearly all listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $309, and some higher fees lift the average to $428.

How many tourists visit North Topsail Beach, NC?

All of North Carolina had nearly 40 million domestic visitors in 2024, the North Carolina Office of the Governor reports. AirROI estimates 17,464 Airbnb stays in North Topsail Beach, NC in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See North Carolina tourism statistics.

Method

About This Data

Figures on this page cover 909 active Airbnb listings in North Topsail Beach from November 2025 to October 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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