Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Brainerd, United States

Updated October 2026 · Data period: Sep 2025–Sep 2026

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Brainerd, ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with the market median over the same period. See guest ratings, occupancy, average daily rates, and estimated annual revenue for each property.

Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, a score out of 100 based on guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy over the last 12 months.

How the score works

Factor Maximum points
Guest rating (vs. a 4.3 floor)30
Guest Favorite badge30
Occupancy (last 12 months)30
Operating scale (listing-months)10

When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher — a larger review history gives stronger evidence of sustained performance.

Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score. This leaderboard highlights strong guest experience and booking performance — not the market’s highest earners by revenue alone.

Brainerd Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
984 53% $326 $65,785

Market figures cover Sep 2025–Sep 2026 and provide context for the leaderboard below. See the full Brainerd Market Overview →

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Brainerd

Ranked by Listing Score among the 984 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Brainerd. When listings tie on the same score, the one with more guest reviews ranks higher.

Rank Listing Scoreout of 100 Airbnb listing Guest rating Occupancy Average daily rate Estimated annual revenue Listing Insights
#1 90
A Frame-Sauna-Cold Plunge-Fire Pit-Seclusion
1 BR · Tiny home · Brainerd
5.0
108 reviews
85% $262 $73,714 View listing
#2 90
A Slice of Paradise No Cleaning Fees Free Kayaks
1 BR · Entire cabin · Brainerd
4.8
60 reviews
85–100% $181 $23,892 View listing
#3 90
MUST SEE! 4.5 ACRES, 5 CABINS, SLEEPS up to 20!
8 BR · Entire cabin · Brainerd
4.9
57 reviews
84% $1,147 $153,412 View listing
#4 90
Relaxing Lakefront Getaway | Private Sandy Beach
3 BR · Entire home · Brainerd
5.0
53 reviews
81% $263 $40,559 View listing
#5 90
Castaway Cove
3 BR · Entire cabin · Brainerd
4.9
52 reviews
85% $299 $77,516 View listing
#6 90
Cozy Pine Cabin
2 BR · Entire cabin · Brainerd
4.8
49 reviews
85–100% $218 $26,946 View listing
#7 90
East Gull Lake - Log House Nature Haven
3 BR · Entire home · Brainerd
5.0
28 reviews
85–100% $584 $72,852 View listing
#8 90
Gull Lake Cabin
6 BR · Entire cabin · Brainerd
5.0
19 reviews
85–100% $1,546 $463,568 View listing
#9 90
Mason's Place
3 BR · Entire cabin · Brainerd
4.8
19 reviews
85–100% $312 $88,670 View listing
#10 90
Gilbert Lake Retreat
3 BR · Entire home · Brainerd
5.0
17 reviews
85–100% $306 $99,144 View listing
#11 90
Hot Tub+5BD (4 Kings) Spacious Lakeside Escape
5 BR · Entire home · Brainerd
5.0
15 reviews
85–100% $562 $46,983 View listing
#12 90
The Toasted Marshmallow {on Lake Alexander}
3 BR · Entire cabin · Brainerd
4.8
12 reviews
79% $392 $36,852 View listing
#13 90
Lakefront Brainerd Cabin w Deck, Fire Pit!
4 BR · Entire home · Brainerd
5.0
12 reviews
85–100% $401 $40,710 View listing
#14 90
Cozy Rice Lake Cabin w Balcony, Grill & Views
1 BR · Entire cabin · Brainerd
4.9
10 reviews
85–100% $212 $21,550 View listing
#15 89
Fishing, Fun and Family Cabin on the Lake
3 BR · Entire cabin · Brainerd
4.8
214 reviews
76% $256 $64,594 View listing
#16 89
Quaint modern cabin set in private woodland
1 BR · Entire cabin · Brainerd
5.0
127 reviews
76% $194 $53,668 View listing
#17 89
Peaceful second floor retreat for two on Gull Lake
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Brainerd
5.0
61 reviews
78% $198 $51,983 View listing
#18 89
Single Story Lakefront Cabin w/ Panoramic Views
3 BR · Entire bungalow · Brainerd
4.8
45 reviews
77% $346 $35,270 View listing
#19 88
Lakeside Pines
5 BR · Entire cabin · Brainerd
5.0
35 reviews
75% $682 $181,071 View listing
#20 87
Adventure Studio
2 BR · Entire cottage · Brainerd
5.0
437 reviews
72% $300 $47,349 View listing
#21 87
Lake House with Sandy Beach
3 BR · Entire home · Brainerd
4.8
105 reviews
73% $344 $56,340 View listing
#22 87
Haven on Hartley I Beach I 5 Mins from Town!
3 BR · Entire cabin · Brainerd
5.0
60 reviews
73% $672 $104,527 View listing
#23 87
Peace Out 3 bedroom home Crow Wing Lake
3 BR · Entire home · Brainerd
5.0
21 reviews
71% $254 $39,393 View listing
#24 87
North long lake home w game room & open concept
4 BR · Entire home · Brainerd
5.0
8 reviews
71% $756 $123,455 View listing
#25 86
Luxury Lakefront Retreat, Hot Tub, Game Room, View
5 BR · Entire cabin · Brainerd
5.0
85 reviews
69% $723 $188,239 View listing
#26 85
Lower Sylvan Oasis
2 BR · Entire home · Brainerd
5.0
36 reviews
66% $329 $78,170 View listing
#27 85
Hidden Pines | Sauna + Beach | 5 Mins from Town!
3 BR · Entire cabin · Brainerd
5.0
30 reviews
66% $677 $93,385 View listing
#28 85
Blue Heron Hideaway, Brainerd MN
4 BR · Entire home · Brainerd
5.0
9 reviews
66% $437 $69,509 View listing
#29 84 5.0
155 reviews
65% $153 $37,868 View listing
#30 84
Lakefront Retreat w/ Hot Tub
5 BR · Entire home · Brainerd
5.0
33 reviews
65% $646 $80,072 View listing

Data note: Every featured listing held Airbnb’s Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-29. Occupancy above 85% is shown as 85–100%. Revenue, occupancy and daily rates are Airbtics estimates for the stated data period.

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Brainerd Airbnb listing FAQs

  • Which are the top-performing Airbnb listings in Brainerd?

    A Frame-Sauna-Cold Plunge-Fire Pit-Seclusion ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 5.0 guest rating from 108 reviews and an estimated occupancy rate 85% during Sep 2025–Sep 2026. The table shows how it compares with the other featured listings.

  • How are the listings ranked?

    Listings are ranked by the Airbtics Listing Score, which considers guest reviews, Guest Favorite status, and occupancy compared with similar local properties. When listings tie on the same score, the listing with more guest reviews ranks higher. To qualify, a listing must meet Airbnb rating data, at least 90 active days in the last 12 months, and occupancy data available.

    The score evaluates the combination of guest experience and booking performance. Revenue and nightly rate are shown separately so you can compare commercial performance alongside the score.

    Read the full scoring methodology →

  • How much do these Airbnb listings earn?

    Among the 30 featured listings with revenue estimates, estimated annual revenue ranges from $21,550 to $463,568, with a median of $67,051, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    These figures describe the listings featured on this leaderboard. For a broader view, see Airbnb revenue across Brainerd.

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate 78%, compared with 53% across Brainerd during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

    Listing occupancy above 85% is shown as a band (85–100%) rather than an exact figure.

  • What does Guest Favorite mean?

    Guest Favorite is an Airbnb badge identifying homes that stand out based on ratings, reviews and reliability. It applies to an individual listing.

    Every listing featured on this leaderboard held the Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-29. Learn how Airbnb identifies Guest Favorites →

  • Can I use these listings as Airbnb comps?

    Use the leaderboard to discover properties worth investigating, then choose comps that match your property’s location, bedrooms, property type and amenities. Include a wider range of comparable properties when estimating expected revenue, because this leaderboard highlights leading listings.

    You can filter listings and build your own comp set in the Airbtics app.

  • Can I see the historical data behind a listing?

    Open Listing Insights to review the property’s historical revenue, occupancy and nightly rates. You can also inspect calendar snapshots showing the availability and prices recorded over time.

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Monthly revenue, occupancy and average daily rate for an individual Airbnb listing in Airbtics.
Monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rate for one listing.

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Review calendar snapshots from the last 12 months to see which nights were available or unavailable when Airbtics checked, along with the prices recorded for available nights.

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Historical Airbnb calendar snapshots showing observed availability and nightly prices in Airbtics.
Calendar snapshots: observed availability and nightly prices.