Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Carolina Beach, United States

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

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Carolina Beach, 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.

Carolina Beach Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
1,382 62% $300 $70,680

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

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Carolina Beach

Ranked by Listing Score among the 1,382 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Carolina Beach. 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
Historic Hanby Beach Bungalow
3 BR · Entire home · Carolina Beach
4.8
247 reviews
80% $226 $46,496 View listing
#2 90
*Updated* Oceanfront Condo w/ Pool & Large Deck
2 BR · Entire condo · Carolina Beach
5.0
119 reviews
85% $283 $90,077 View listing
#3 90
Cottage by the Coast
2 BR · Entire home · Carolina Beach
5.0
111 reviews
84% $251 $20,061 View listing
#4 90
Newly Renovated Ocean Front luxury condo w/ pool
2 BR · Entire condo · Carolina Beach
5.0
71 reviews
85–100% $522 $118,024 View listing
#5 90
Beach Paradise: 3BR w/ Hot Tub, Sauna & Fire Pit
3 BR · Entire home · Carolina Beach
5.0
61 reviews
79% $423 $100,585 View listing
#6 90
Sandman K • Private Treetop Retreat • 3 Decks
3 BR · Entire home · Carolina Beach
5.0
58 reviews
80% $280 $73,248 View listing
#7 90
CoastalCottage (short walk to beach/fence/parking)
3 BR · Entire home · Carolina Beach
4.9
50 reviews
85% $266 $36,813 View listing
#8 90
Your Seaside Escape just 2 blocks from beach
3 BR · Entire townhouse · Carolina Beach
5.0
39 reviews
85–100% $383 $53,976 View listing
#9 90
Shenanigans on the Sea (SOS)
3 BR · Entire home · Carolina Beach
5.0
28 reviews
84% $386 $49,609 View listing
#10 90
3 bd home steps to beach, sleeps 11, pet friendly
3 BR · Entire townhouse · Carolina Beach
5.0
19 reviews
85–100% $405 $40,095 View listing
#11 90
Walk to Beach & Trails, Modern, Cozy Retreat Villa
3 BR · Entire townhouse · Carolina Beach
4.9
16 reviews
85–100% $517 $54,026 View listing
#12 90
Pet Friendly Oasis - Walk to Beach & Greenway!
3 BR · Entire home · Carolina Beach
5.0
12 reviews
85–100% $390 $47,104 View listing
#13 90
Hang 10 at the Longboard Lodge: A Family Retreat!
3 BR · Entire home · Carolina Beach
4.9
12 reviews
82% $385 $34,411 View listing
#14 89
*Renovated* Top Floor Oceanfront Condo w/ Pool
2 BR · Entire condo · Carolina Beach
5.0
151 reviews
78% $247 $73,702 View listing
#15 89
Fabulous penthouse condo only steps to the beach.
4 BR · Entire home · Carolina Beach
5.0
123 reviews
77% $293 $86,020 View listing
#16 89
Walk to Beach • Pool • Elevator • Golf Cart Add-On
4 BR · Entire townhouse · Carolina Beach
5.0
100 reviews
76% $403 $104,380 View listing
#17 89
Lux condo w/pool, bunk bed & private beach access!
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Carolina Beach
5.0
71 reviews
76% $242 $57,678 View listing
#18 89
Snapper Cottage, Walk to Beach + Yard, Sleeps 9!
2 BR · Entire home · Carolina Beach
4.9
49 reviews
76% $279 $70,609 View listing
#19 89
Sea Side - Chill Beach Retreat for 9 Guests!
3 BR · Entire townhouse · Carolina Beach
4.8
35 reviews
78% $247 $46,816 View listing
#20 88
Modern Shipping Container*Two blocks to the beach
1 BR · Tiny home · Carolina Beach
4.8
675 reviews
75% $185 $35,344 View listing
#21 88
All Decked Out in Kure Beach
2 BR · Entire cottage · Carolina Beach
5.0
188 reviews
75% $241 $57,508 View listing
#22 88
Beach Sol Oceanfront w/pool & private beach access
1 BR · Entire condo · Carolina Beach
5.0
148 reviews
75% $229 $47,709 View listing
#23 88
Ocean Breeze Hideaway - Private, Romantic suite
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Carolina Beach
5.0
56 reviews
74% $158 $33,602 View listing
#24 88
Caicos Cottage! Between CB/KB NC
2 BR · Entire home · Carolina Beach
4.9
17 reviews
75% $269 $60,525 View listing
#25 88
Seadragon 1 | Pet Friendly & Across from Beach!
4 BR · Entire townhouse · Carolina Beach
5.0
11 reviews
75% $523 $73,130 View listing
#26 87
Oceanfront 3BR - Huge Balcony • Steps to the Beach
3 BR · Entire condo · Carolina Beach
4.9
301 reviews
72% $357 $81,226 View listing
#27 87
Carolina Beach Cottage
2 BR · Entire home · Carolina Beach
4.8
85 reviews
73% $174 $33,787 View listing
#28 87
Villa Jennette w/ Pool, Hot Tub & Ocean Views
5 BR · Entire home · Carolina Beach
4.9
72 reviews
72% $444 $101,538 View listing
#29 87
Carolina Beach Sunshine *6-min walk to beach
3 BR · Entire home · Carolina Beach
5.0
65 reviews
71% $312 $56,743 View listing
#30 87
2 Min Walk to Beach | Heated Pool | Golf Cart
4 BR · Entire home · Carolina Beach
4.8
47 reviews
73% $382 $83,379 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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Carolina Beach Airbnb listing FAQs

  • Which are the top-performing Airbnb listings in Carolina Beach?

    Historic Hanby Beach Bungalow ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 4.8 guest rating from 247 reviews and an estimated occupancy rate 80% 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 $20,061 to $118,024, with a median of $57,125, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

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

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate 78%, compared with 62% across Carolina Beach 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.

    Explore listing-level data in Carolina Beach →

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See up to three years of estimated monthly revenue, occupancy and nightly rates for an individual listing. Investigate how its performance changes through the seasons and how it compares with the wider market. If you have an address in mind, use our calculator to estimate income for a specific property.

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.

An unavailable night can reflect a booking or an owner block. The snapshots give you a record of the observed calendar, so you can inspect the evidence alongside the estimated performance.

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