Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026

Isle of Palms, SC Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
1,125
Avg. booking lead time
86 days
Listings showing a permit
0%
Peak revenue month
July
Lowest revenue month
January

The short answer

Isle of Palms Airbnb Market at a Glance

Both rates and bookings run ahead of the South Carolina average. Listings averaged $780 a night and were booked on 42% of available nights, against $355 and 39% for the South Carolina average.

Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 4.4 times as much as in January, usually the slowest.

With 1,125 active listings, Isle of Palms is the fifth-largest of 116 South Carolina markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 10% while the number of active listings grew 22%.

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Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Isle of Palms?

Gross bookings per Isle of Palms listing averaged $90,614 over the 12 months to September 2026 (South Carolina average: $37,525), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.

In a typical year, the average Isle of Palms listing brings in $19,200 in July, its best month, and $4,360 in January, its slowest. June runs within 5% of July, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 41% 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 three times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $23,700+ a month, about 2.9 times the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn $14,200 or more, roughly $6,000 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about $8,200 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $4,700 or less, about 57% 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 4.4 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.

Isle of Palms 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.

July 2026 led on revenue, while nightly rates and bookings both peaked in June 2026.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Isle of Palms, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
Month Avg. Revenue Occupancy Avg. Nightly Rate RevPAR Booking Lead Time Avg. Length of Stay
Sep 2025$9,40845.2%$726$31484 days4.6 nights
Oct 2025$8,62241.7%$697$27880 days4.1 nights
Nov 2025$7,04333.2%$676$23585 days4.5 nights
Dec 2025$6,71429.1%$679$21769 days5.3 nights
Jan 2026$4,56623.8%$635$14754 days6.5 nights
Feb 2026$5,87435.5%$645$21063 days6.5 nights
Mar 2026$9,96547.0%$748$32182 days5.4 nights
Apr 2026$13,00755.4%$803$43489 days4.7 nights
May 2026$15,16254.8%$906$48998 days5 nights
Jun 2026$19,98463.3%$1,034$66697 days6 nights
Jul 2026$20,97361.3%$1,027$67794 days5.8 nights
Aug 2026$12,80048.6%$862$41387 days4.5 nights

Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.

The typical Isle of Palms listing earns about $8,200 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in Isle of Palms Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Isle of Palms Airbnb took in $90,614 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $4,710 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 $8,260 a month.

Cleaning it yourself keeps the $10,960 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $5,630 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $4,050 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.

Isle of Palms 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 Isle of Palms Airbnb
Line Average listing Top-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookings$79,654$138,210
Cleaning fees guests pay12% of Isle of Palms bookings$10,960$19,020
Gross bookings$90,614$157,230
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 88% of Isle of Palms listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−$12,660−$21,960
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself−$10,960−$19,020
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−$4,530−$7,860
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−$1,810−$3,140
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−$2,720−$4,720
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−$910−$910
Permit and registrationWhere one is required−$450−$450
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−$34,040−$58,060
Left for housing costs, then profit$56,574about $4,710 a month$99,170about $8,260 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, HOA or condo fees Depend on the home

Estimate Your Own Isle of Palms Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from Isle of Palms'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 Isle of Palms 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 Isle of Palms's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Isle of Palms listings are booked on 63% or more of their nights, against 45% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of $615 adds about $6,130 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge $930 a night or more, against a median of $615. 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 $7,970 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, July brings the average listing about $19,200, against $4,360 in January, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. Isle of Palms listings average 4.77 stars, and 31% 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 $13,100 a month, against $7,550 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Isle of Palms?

Isle of Palms listings were booked on 42% of the nights they were open over the past year, 3 percentage points above the South Carolina average (39%) and in line with the U.S. average. In a typical year, occupancy swings from 23% in January to 61% in June.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.2 times as often as the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 78%+ of open nights, 33 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 63% or more, roughly four nights a week.
  • Typical properties (median) fill about 45% of open nights.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 25% or less, under two nights a week.

June is usually the busiest month in Isle of Palms, January the quietest

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

The 12-month rate of 42% 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 Isle of Palms?

The average nightly rate in Isle of Palms, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $780 over the past year, about 2.2 times the South Carolina average of $355 and about 2.4 times the U.S. average of $320. In a typical year, rates swing with the seasons, from about $625 in January and November to about $980 in June and July.

Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.5 times the rate of the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge $1,495+ a night, about 2.4 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge $930 or more, about $320 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about $615 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge $425 or less, about two-thirds of the median.

June rates run 57% above January's

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

What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Isle of Palms?

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 Isle of Palms it averaged $348 over the past year, from about $141 in a typical January to about $618 in a typical July.

Per open night, by tier:

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn $701+ per open night, about 2.6 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn $443 or more, about $180 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about $268 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn $162 or less, about 60% of the median.

July RevPAR is about 4.4 times January's

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

Seasonality

Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Isle of Palms

Isle of Palms has one high season, April through August, which makes it a highly seasonal market. Business is slowest from September to February. A listing earns about 3.2 times as much a month in June through August as in December through February.

Average revenue by month in Isle of Palms

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

Revenue by month in Isle of Palms in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in Isle of Palms, by calendar month
Month Season Revenue per listing
JanuaryLow season$4,360
FebruaryLow season$5,500
MarchShoulder season$9,760
AprilHigh season$13,200
MayHigh season$14,100
JuneHigh season$18,400
JulyHigh season$19,200
AugustHigh season$12,800
SeptemberLow season$8,620
OctoberLow season$7,930
NovemberLow season$6,570
DecemberLow season$6,030
Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in Isle of Palms by season
Season Revenue per month Occupancy Nightly rate
High seasonApril–August$15,50056%$889
Shoulder seasonMarch$9,76047%$718
Low seasonSeptember–February$6,50034%$642

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Isle of Palms?

Guests book Isle of Palms stays 86 days ahead on average (about three months), so guests here plan well ahead. May stays are booked furthest out, about 102 days ahead, and January stays closest to arrival, about 51 days. A typical May booking is made in early February.

May 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 86 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 Isle of Palms

None of the 1,125 active listings in Isle of Palms 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 Isle of Palms.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Isle of Palms

AirROI's area guide picks eight Isle of Palms neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Wild Dunes, Isle of Palms Front Beach and Isle of Palms County Park. 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 Isle of Palms
Area Who it suits Landmarks nearby
Wild Dunes A prestigious resort community on Isle of Palms known for its beautiful beaches and golf courses. Wild Dunes is a great spot for tourists seeking luxury accommodations and resort-style living.Wild Dunes Golf Club, Isle of Palms Beach, Sweetgrass Pavilion, Boardwalk to the Beach, Tennis Center at Wild Dunes
Isle of Palms Front Beach The primary beachfront area of Isle of Palms, featuring popular restaurants, shops, and quick beach access. A lively spot that's always buzzing with activity, making it perfect for vacation rentals.Front Beach, Palm Boulevard, Island House, Local restaurants and shops, Beach access points
Isle of Palms County Park A family-friendly area with park facilities and amenities. This is ideal for families looking for a vacation spot with improved facilities and easy access to the beach.County Park, Pavilion, Grilling areas, Children's play area, Restroom facilities
Palm Boulevard A residential area close to the beach that offers a mix of charming homes and vacation rentals. It's popular among visitors looking for a quieter experience with close beach proximity.Scenic coastal views, Quaint homes, Access to beach paths, Cycling routes, Local parks
Dewees Island A private island offering serene beach experiences and a getaway from the bustling mainland. Ideal for unique vacation rental opportunities in a tranquil setting.Dewees Island Beach, Nature trails, Wildlife observation, Kayaking opportunities, Secluded atmosphere
Sullivan's Island Just a short drive from Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island features beautiful beaches and a rich history. It's a desirable location for travelers looking for a mix of relaxation and exploration.Sullivan's Island Beach, Fort Moultrie, Historic sites, Local restaurants, Quiet atmosphere
Charleston Harbor While not directly on Isle of Palms, the nearby Charleston Harbor offers stunning views and proximity to historic Charleston, making it a draw for tourists looking for combination rentals.Charleston Harbor views, Waterfront park, Access to Charleston tours, Historic downtown Charleston, Folly Beach nearby
Intracoastal Waterway An appealing area for those interested in water activities like kayaking and boating. This location can attract adventurous tourists looking for a different experience.Waterway access, Boat rentals, Fishing spots, Beautiful views, Wildlife watching

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

Listings

Isle of Palms Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Almost every Airbnb in Isle of Palms is an entire home: over 99% of listings, with private rooms at under 1%. Houses are the most common property type at 65%, about 1.9 times the share of apartments and condos (34%).

Nearly all listings rent the whole place

Isle of Palms Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 100%
  • Private room <1%
Room types in numbers
Isle of Palms Airbnb listings by room type
Room type Share of listings Listings
Entire home99.9%1,124
Private room0.1%1

Listings by property type

Isle of Palms Airbnb listings by property type

  • House 65%
  • Apartment/Condo 34%
  • Unique stay <1%
  • Others <1%
Property types in numbers
Isle of Palms Airbnb listings by property type
Property type Share of listings Listings
House65.2%733
Apartment/Condo34.5%388
Unique stay0.3%3
Others0.1%1

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Isle of Palms Have?

Most Isle of Palms homes are built for groups: 68% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and three-bedroom homes are the most common size (27%).

Isle of Palms entire homes by number of bedrooms

Entire homes with each number of bedrooms

Bedroom counts in numbers
Isle of Palms entire homes by number of bedrooms
Bedrooms Share of entire homes Entire homes
Studio0.4%5
1 bedroom14.2%159
2 bedrooms17.0%190
3 bedrooms26.8%300
4 bedrooms19.6%220
5+ bedrooms22.0%246

What Each Home Size Earns in Isle of Palms

A typical one-bedroom home in Isle of Palms earned $47,400 over the past year, against $138,000 for a home with five or more bedrooms.

What each home size earns in Isle of Palms
Home size Listings Typical annual revenue (median) Average annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
1 bedroom159$47,400$50,400$35149%
2 bedrooms190$47,700$53,000$44641%
3 bedrooms300$55,000$64,800$58742%
4 bedrooms220$85,600$103,000$85242%
5+ bedrooms246$138,000$169,000$1,50440%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Isle of Palms Sleep?

Isle of Palms is a group-trip market: 56% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about 2.3 times the share of the next most common size, six guests (24%).

Isle of Palms listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep

Guest capacity in numbers
Isle of Palms listings by guest capacity
Guest capacity Share of listings Listings
2 guests1.0%11
3 guests0.5%6
4 guests14.3%161
5 guests2.2%25
6 guests23.9%269
7 guests2.0%22
8+ guests56.1%631

How Isle of Palms Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Isle of Palms hosts set up an average of 5.1 beds per listing. 60% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
21
Beds per listing
5.1
Show exact location
60%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Isle of Palms Offer?

Washers are close to standard in Isle of Palms: 99% of listings have one.

Share of Isle of Palms listings with each common amenity

  • Air conditioning Nearly all
  • Wifi Nearly all
  • TV Nearly all
  • Kitchen Nearly all
  • Washer 99%
  • Heating 99%
  • Coffee maker 99%
  • Smoke alarm 99%
  • Dryer 99%
  • Refrigerator 98%

Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Isle of Palms

Listings in Isle of Palms with an outdoor kitchen earned about 2.3 times as much a year, on average, as those without: $201,000 against $88,100. The gap is smaller for a game console (about twice as much) and exercise equipment (about 80% more). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.

Revenue gap for Isle of Palms 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

  • Outdoor kitchen +128% on 2% of listings
  • Game console +106% on 2% of listings
  • Exercise equipment +82% on 1% of listings
  • Backyard +75% on 33% of listings
  • Fire pit +75% on 7% of listings
  • Bikes +72% on 4% of listings
  • Sun loungers +63% on 11% of listings
  • Indoor fireplace +61% on 8% of listings
  • Outdoor dining area +58% on 23% of listings
  • Sound system +56% on 4% of listings
Revenue by amenity in numbers
Average annual revenue of Isle of Palms listings with and without each amenity
Amenity Listings with it Avg. revenue with Avg. revenue without Revenue gap
Outdoor kitchen2%$201,000$88,100+128%
Game console2%$184,000$89,100+106%
Exercise equipment1%$164,000$89,800+82%
Backyard33%$127,000$72,500+75%
Fire pit7%$151,000$86,200+75%
Bikes4%$151,000$88,000+72%
Sun loungers11%$138,000$84,900+63%
Indoor fireplace8%$139,000$86,300+61%
Outdoor dining area23%$127,000$80,100+58%
Sound system4%$139,000$88,700+56%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Isle of Palms?

Isle of Palms draws mostly domestic guests: 98% of those who left reviews live in the United States. No single city dominates: Charlotte is the largest source, at about 5% of reviews.

98% of Isle of Palms guests are domestic

Where guests who left reviews live

  • Domestic 98%
  • International 2%

Where Isle of Palms guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Charlotte 5%
  • Greenville 3%
  • Atlanta 2%
  • Charleston 2%
  • New York 2%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where Isle of Palms guests come from: top cities
Origin city Share of guests
Charlotte5.3%
Greenville2.6%
Atlanta2.0%
Charleston2.0%
New York1.8%

Where Isle of Palms guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • United States 98%
  • United Kingdom 0%
  • Canada 0%
  • Switzerland 0%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where Isle of Palms guests come from: top countries
Origin country Share of guests
United States98.4%
United Kingdom0.3%
Canada0.3%
Switzerland0.1%

Languages spoken by Isle of Palms guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • English 85%
  • Spanish 7%
  • French 3%
  • German 1%
  • Italian 1%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by Isle of Palms guests
Language Share of guests
English84.7%
Spanish6.9%
French2.8%
German1.4%
Italian1.0%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Isle of Palms?

Isle of Palms Airbnbs average 4.77 stars, and 31% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.63, against 4.92 for location.

Location scores highest in Isle of Palms; value is lowest

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

  • Accuracy 4.81
  • Cleanliness 4.75
  • Communication 4.83
  • Location 4.92
  • Check-in 4.86
  • Value 4.63
Category scores in numbers
Isle of Palms guest ratings by category
Category Average rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.81
Cleanliness4.75
Communication4.83
Location4.92
Check-in4.86
Value4.63

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Isle of Palms: Stays, Rules and Fees

Nearly eight in ten Isle of Palms listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 22% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 91 to 180 days a year, covering 34% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year Isle of Palms listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 45%
  • 181-270 days 34%
  • 91-180 days 19%
  • 31-90 days 2%
  • 1-30 days <1%
Open days in numbers
Days a year Isle of Palms listings are open to guests
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days45.2%508
181-270 days33.6%378
91-180 days19.4%218
31-90 days1.8%20
1-30 days0.1%1

Days a year Isle of Palms listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 2%
  • 181-270 days 21%
  • 91-180 days 34%
  • 31-90 days 30%
  • 1-30 days 14%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year Isle of Palms listings are booked or blocked
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days1.9%21
181-270 days20.6%232
91-180 days33.7%379
31-90 days30.0%338
1-30 days13.8%155

What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Isle of Palms?

The average Isle of Palms booking lasts 5.3 nights, longest in February and shortest in October. Listings took about 22 bookings each over the year, some 24,600 in all. 94% 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 Isle of Palms

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

Isle of Palms Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

Only 24% of listings in Isle of Palms accept stays of one or two nights; the most common minimum is three nights.

Minimum stay set by Isle of Palms listings

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

  • 1 Night 3% 35 listings
  • 2 Nights 21% 238 listings
  • 3 Nights 49% 550 listings
  • 4-6 Nights 25% 286 listings
  • 7-29 Nights 1% 15 listings
  • 30+ Nights <1% 1 listing

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Isle of Palms?

Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Isle of Palms, used by 42% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean strict: more than nine in ten listings use Firm or stricter terms, against 8% on Flexible or Moderate.

Cancellation policies of Isle of Palms listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 1% 7 listings
  • Moderate 7% 79 listings
  • Limited 1% 11 listings
  • Firm 42% 468 listings
  • Strict 20% 225 listings
  • Super Strict 30 Days 20% 227 listings
  • Super Strict 60 Days 10% 108 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Isle of Palms?

Nearly all Isle of Palms listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $394, and some higher fees lift the average to $647. Spread over the average stay of 5.3 nights, that adds roughly $75 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 12% of gross revenue.

Median cleaning fee
$394
Average cleaning fee
$647
Listings charging a fee
97.8%
Share of gross revenue
12.1%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Isle of Palms

The top-grossing Airbnb in Isle of Palms, a seven-bedroom home, took in $605,000 over the past year, about 6.7 times the city's average of $90,600. All six listings below have five or more bedrooms, so the top of this market belongs to large homes.

Lux. IOP Home on Palm Blvd w/ Pvt. Pool + Views! Lux. IOP Home on Palm Blvd w/ Pvt. Pool + Views! Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.89
Revenue
$604,935
Occupancy
63.3%
Daily rate
$2,191
Waterfront Home with Deep Water Dock Waterfront Home with Deep Water Dock Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Revenue
$575,115
Occupancy
59.7%
Daily rate
$2,303
Palm Manor- 8 bedroom, pool, across from ocean Palm Manor- 8 bedroom, pool, across from ocean Entire home · 8 bedrooms Rated 4.50
Revenue
$531,456
Occupancy
50.9%
Daily rate
$2,635
The Villa Pairidaeza - New Build With Pool The Villa Pairidaeza - New Build With Pool Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.96
Revenue
$514,260
Occupancy
76.7%
Daily rate
$1,676
Steps to Beach, Heated Pool, Elevator, Game Room Steps to Beach, Heated Pool, Elevator, Game Room Entire home · 8 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
$503,432
Occupancy
52.0%
Daily rate
$2,023
Can't Top This | Oceanfront | Sleeps 25 | Pool Can't Top This | Oceanfront | Sleeps 25 | Pool Entire home · 10 bedrooms Rated 4.92
Revenue
$484,050
Occupancy
62.8%
Daily rate
$2,411

Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Isle of Palms?

Beachside By AvantStay is the top-grossing host in Isle of Palms, with $9.85 million in bookings across 115 listings over the past year. The market is concentrated: the ten top-grossing hosts run 62% of its 1,125 listings. Per listing, a smaller operator earns more: Megan grossed $218,000 per listing, about 2.5 times Beachside By AvantStay's $85,600.

Top Airbnb hosts in Isle of Palms by revenue
# Host Listings Gross revenue Per listing Avg. rating
Beachside By AvantStay 115$9,845,750$85,6154.82/5
Sweetgrass Properties 77$9,704,694$126,0354.68/5
Wild Dunes 151$8,097,692$53,6274.64/5
4 Amy 55$7,920,635$144,0124.86/5
5 Deserving Vacations 66$7,284,709$110,3744.88/5
6 Megan 27$5,883,867$217,9214.82/5
7 Michael 38$5,654,289$148,7974.97/5
8 Carroll Realty Vacations 75$3,660,355$48,8054.59/5
9 ITrip Charleston Beaches 46$3,424,905$74,4544.87/5
10 Casago Charleston 50$3,184,891$63,6984.46/5

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Isle of Palms?

Professional management companies run 73% of Isle of Palms listings. Six in ten listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Seven 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 88% of listings.

Superhosts
60.4%
Professional management
73.3%
Cohosted listings
8.5%
Instant Book enabled
70.8%
Simplified Pricing
87.7%

Largest Airbnb Management Companies in Isle of Palms

9 management companies run five or more active Airbnb listings in Isle of Palms, and companies run 48% of its 1,125 active listings. AvantStay is the largest, with 127 listings and an average guest rating of 4.78; the next largest are Sweetgrass Properties, Carroll Realty Vacations, Deserving Vacations and Casago. Among the five largest, Deserving Vacations' homes rate highest, at 4.88.

The five largest run 35% of Isle of Palms's listings

Share of Isle of Palms's 1,125 active Airbnb listings each company runs as host or co-host

  • AvantStay 11% · 127
  • Sweetgrass Properties 7% · 77
  • Carroll Realty Vacations 7% · 75
  • Deserving Vacations 6% · 66
  • Casago 4% · 50
  • All other listings 65%

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 South Carolina, with a profile of each.

Nearby markets

Isle of Palms vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

Isle of Palms earns about as much per listing as Folly Beach, the top earner of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 38 km. Mount Pleasant was the busiest, booked on 54% of nights against 42% in Isle of Palms.

Airbnb markets near Isle of Palms: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
Market Listings Avg. annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Mount Pleasant 10 km 467$57,242$33154%
Charleston 19 km 1,941$69,945$43152%
James Island 21 km 58$41,295$25349%
Folly Beach 23 km 954$90,705$62447%
North Charleston 26 km 866$36,648$23449%
Hanahan 28 km 116$31,917$23447%
Goose Creek 34 km 86$21,069$16247%
Johns Island 38 km 177$48,156$47442%

Other Airbnb Markets in South Carolina

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Markets Similar to Isle of Palms

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FAQ

Isle of Palms Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Isle of Palms?

An active Isle of Palms Airbnb grossed $90,614 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 1,125 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in $14,200 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Isle of Palms?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Isle of Palms listings earn between $4,700 and $14,200 in a typical month, and the top tenth $23,700 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 Isle of Palms?

Listings in Isle of Palms were booked on 42% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 39% for the South Carolina average. June is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Isle of Palms?

The average booked night in Isle of Palms cost $780 before fees. Half of listings charge between $425 and $930, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Isle of Palms?

None of the active Isle of Palms 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 Isle of Palms?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Isle of Palms Airbnb grossed $90,614 in the 12 months to September 2026, at about 2.4 times the South Carolina average of $37,525. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, $56,574 a year (about $4,710 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 $8,260 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.

When is Airbnb peak season in Isle of Palms?

July usually pays best, averaging $19,200 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 Isle of Palms?

Each night a Isle of Palms listing was open to book earned $348 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 $701 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Isle of Palms?

Isle of Palms stays were booked 86 days (about three 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 Isle of Palms?

The average Isle of Palms Airbnb stay lasted 5.3 nights over the past year. A listing took 22 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Isle of Palms rated?

Guests rate Isle of Palms Airbnbs 4.77 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Isle of Palms?

Wild Dunes, Isle of Palms Front Beach and Isle of Palms County Park draw the most short-term rental interest in Isle of Palms. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Isle of Palms?

AirROI counted 1,125 active Airbnb listings in Isle of Palms as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Mount Pleasant, 10 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Isle of Palms?

In Isle of Palms, nearly all listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is $394, and some higher fees lift the average to $647.

Method

About This Data

Figures on this page cover 1,125 active Airbnb listings in Isle of Palms 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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