Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Forest City, United States

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

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Forest City, 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.

Forest City Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
727 47% $266 $48,437

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

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Forest City

Ranked by Listing Score among the 727 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Forest City. 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
Wee Bit
1 BR · Entire cottage · Forest City
5.0
387 reviews
82% $124 $25,610 View listing
#2 90
Lovely Tiny Home on Scenic Horse Farm!
1 BR · Tiny home · Forest City
5.0
322 reviews
84% $87 $27,824 View listing
#3 90
Cabin w/private Waterfalls-Views-Hot Tub-Fire Pit!
1 BR · Entire cabin · Forest City
5.0
224 reviews
85–100% $299 $101,993 View listing
#4 90
Cozy House on the Water with Great Fall Foliage
1 BR · Entire cabin · Forest City
4.8
188 reviews
85–100% $149 $45,452 View listing
#5 90
High Cliffs with Long-range Mtn Views and Fire Pit
3 BR · Entire home · Forest City
4.8
156 reviews
84% $251 $83,313 View listing
#6 90
Carriage House in the Woods
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Forest City
5.0
109 reviews
82% $90 $25,461 View listing
#7 90
Lynncote Lodge
3 BR · Entire home · Forest City
5.0
90 reviews
83% $330 $33,642 View listing
#8 90
Landrum Stay At The Appaloosa
3 BR · Entire home · Forest City
5.0
86 reviews
82% $196 $52,499 View listing
#9 90
Luxury Mountain Cottage | Lake Lure & Chimney Rock
3 BR · Entire home · Forest City
5.0
63 reviews
85–100% $423 $109,066 View listing
#10 90
Butterfly Creek Columbus Estate on 3 Acres!
4 BR · Entire home · Forest City
5.0
57 reviews
81% $478 $152,098 View listing
#11 90
Mountain & Waterfall Views • Hot Tub • 3 King Beds
3 BR · Entire home · Forest City
5.0
50 reviews
85–100% $577 $140,175 View listing
#12 90
Luxury Yurt Three Crows Lodge
1 BR · Yurt · Forest City
5.0
19 reviews
85% $132 $30,631 View listing
#13 90
Romantic Luxury Retreat with Views and Waterfalls!
2 BR · Entire cabin · Forest City
5.0
16 reviews
85–100% $378 $39,085 View listing
#14 90
NEW Mid-Century Sanctuary | TIEC 10 min | 1+ Acre
3 BR · Entire cabin · Forest City
5.0
7 reviews
82% $380 $47,363 View listing
#15 89
Adventure Cabin | Hot Tub + Fire Pit
2 BR · Entire cabin · Forest City
5.0
194 reviews
78% $238 $71,268 View listing
#16 89
Warrior Hall Cottage 1
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Forest City
5.0
166 reviews
76% $95 $23,776 View listing
#17 89
Charming Tryon log cabin. Great location!
3 BR · Entire cabin · Forest City
5.0
74 reviews
78% $180 $48,947 View listing
#18 89
Cozy Greeting Cabin w/ Pond + Waterfall | Deer Haven
4 BR · Entire cabin · Forest City
4.9
63 reviews
78% $228 $64,421 View listing
#19 89
Columbus Sky Cabin Escape
2 BR · Entire cabin · Forest City
5.0
30 reviews
77% $215 $37,580 View listing
#20 88
Log Cabin~ Hot Tub ~ Fireplace~ Pets Welcome- WIFI
2 BR · Entire cabin · Forest City
4.9
320 reviews
75% $226 $66,468 View listing
#21 88
Historic Cottage in Tryon
3 BR · Entire home · Forest City
5.0
155 reviews
74% $127 $24,677 View listing
#22 88
Cozy Cottage - 5 miles from TIEC
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Forest City
5.0
131 reviews
74% $106 $30,448 View listing
#23 88
Charming lakefront cottage on Lake Lanier.
2 BR · Entire cabin · Forest City
5.0
60 reviews
75% $315 $65,894 View listing
#24 88
Magnificent Panoramic Mountain Views Hot Tub Golf
6 BR · Entire home · Forest City
4.8
29 reviews
75% $559 $125,775 View listing
#25 88
Foothills Home with Pool, Hot Tub and Sauna
5 BR · Entire home · Forest City
5.0
29 reviews
74% $778 $126,053 View listing
#26 87
Cozy Cabin w/Hot Tub, Mountain View & Fire Pit
1 BR · Entire cottage · Forest City
5.0
141 reviews
71% $193 $55,931 View listing
#27 87
Red Door Cottage in Tryon
3 BR · Entire home · Forest City
5.0
54 reviews
71% $188 $48,453 View listing
#28 87
2 Bedroom Camper/RV in Tryon
2 BR · Camper/RV · Forest City
5.0
46 reviews
73% $70 $9,522 View listing
#29 87
Secluded Mountain Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Deck
4 BR · Entire cabin · Forest City
5.0
45 reviews
71% $417 $104,513 View listing
#30 87
Spoke and Thistle cottage, Free parking. Sleeps 2
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Forest City
5.0
45 reviews
72% $191 $46,669 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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Forest City Airbnb listing FAQs

  • Which are the top-performing Airbnb listings in Forest City?

    Wee Bit ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 5.0 guest rating from 387 reviews and an estimated occupancy rate 82% 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 $9,522 to $152,098, with a median of $48,700, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

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

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate 78%, compared with 47% across Forest City 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.