Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Knoxville, United States

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

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Knoxville, 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.

Knoxville Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
2,699 58% $205 $45,498

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

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Knoxville

Ranked by Listing Score among the 2,699 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Knoxville. 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
The Water’s Edge at Whites Creek
2 BR · Entire cottage · Knoxville
4.9
181 reviews
79% $129 $37,365 View listing
#2 90
Lakefront Lodge w/ Hot Tub, Large Dock & Bunk Room
2 BR · Entire home · Knoxville
5.0
175 reviews
80% $278 $78,435 View listing
#3 90
EV Charger, Near I-40, ORNL, K25, Y12, Spring City
3 BR · Entire home · Knoxville
5.0
135 reviews
85–100% $137 $34,984 View listing
#4 90
Cozy, Safe Cabin Near I-40, Pets +, Walden Ridge
2 BR · Entire home · Knoxville
5.0
96 reviews
85–100% $130 $14,358 View listing
#5 90
Lisa's Lakehouse
2 BR · Entire cabin · Knoxville
5.0
33 reviews
79% $119 $30,741 View listing
#6 90
Lakefront Oasis: Big Back Porch, Pool & Hot tub
4 BR · Entire home · Knoxville
5.0
31 reviews
80% $358 $107,172 View listing
#7 90
Cheerful 3 bedroom cabin with great mountain view
3 BR · Entire cabin · Knoxville
5.0
23 reviews
82% $144 $25,363 View listing
#8 89
Little House On The Quarry
2 BR · Entire cabin · Knoxville
5.0
362 reviews
77% $240 $71,063 View listing
#9 89
Spacious 3BR home for your adventure getaway.
3 BR · Entire home · Knoxville
5.0
142 reviews
77% $139 $41,991 View listing
#10 89
New Hot Tub! Relaxing lake front retreat with Pool
5 BR · Entire home · Knoxville
5.0
93 reviews
77% $461 $118,000 View listing
#11 89
The Cabin on Eagle's Nest Cove of Watts Bar Lake
3 BR · Entire cabin · Knoxville
5.0
89 reviews
77% $295 $90,105 View listing
#12 89
Lilly Kay Farm guest cabin- 1 BR- country setting
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Knoxville
5.0
84 reviews
78% $94 $21,141 View listing
#13 89
Watts Bar Lake Escape: Private Boat Dock + Ramp!
3 BR · Entire home · Knoxville
4.9
64 reviews
76% $258 $70,393 View listing
#14 88
The Hive - Yurt Stay on micro farm
1 BR · Yurt · Knoxville
5.0
275 reviews
75% $123 $30,719 View listing
#15 88
Nanny’s Cottage
1 BR · Tiny home · Knoxville
5.0
259 reviews
75% $93 $25,598 View listing
#16 88
Dog Friendly Lake Chickamauga Home, Private Dock
2 BR · Entire home · Knoxville
5.0
133 reviews
75% $297 $79,417 View listing
#17 88
The perfect stay for your next adventure!
Studio BR · Entire cabin · Knoxville
5.0
106 reviews
75% $96 $18,136 View listing
#18 88
Lvl 2 EV charger, Safe apt. ,Near I-40, Ethernet
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Knoxville
5.0
94 reviews
75% $108 $20,406 View listing
#19 88
Cabin on Watts Bar Lake/Tn River
1 BR · Entire cabin · Knoxville
5.0
70 reviews
74% $150 $40,404 View listing
#20 87
Double T Ranch, Cabin A, working farm.
Studio BR · Entire guesthouse · Knoxville
5.0
301 reviews
72% $72 $17,055 View listing
#21 87
Private Retreat in the Woods, Great for fishing.
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Knoxville
5.0
253 reviews
71% $87 $20,816 View listing
#22 87
Sunset Haven on Watts Bar
1 BR · Entire cabin · Knoxville
5.0
115 reviews
72% $160 $34,906 View listing
#23 87
Deer Run Retreat
2 BR · Entire cabin · Knoxville
4.9
113 reviews
72% $126 $31,693 View listing
#24 87
Relax at Renegade Retreat
2 BR · Entire cabin · Knoxville
5.0
51 reviews
72% $252 $69,818 View listing
#25 87
Cozy in the Country
3 BR · Entire home · Knoxville
5.0
37 reviews
73% $149 $32,849 View listing
#26 86
Lakefront Oasis: Dock, Porch, Kayaks, Gameroom
4 BR · Entire home · Knoxville
4.9
59 reviews
68% $367 $76,719 View listing
#27 86
Tranquility on 200 acre farm
3 BR · Farm stay · Knoxville
4.8
51 reviews
69% $150 $22,652 View listing
#28 86
The White House Loft
2 BR · Entire loft · Knoxville
5.0
50 reviews
69% $146 $33,027 View listing
#29 85
A Gnome Away From Home
1 BR · Farm stay · Knoxville
5.0
379 reviews
67% $92 $20,649 View listing
#30 85
Prayer Cabin
Studio BR · Entire guesthouse · Knoxville
5.0
114 reviews
66% $106 $24,277 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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Knoxville Airbnb listing FAQs

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

    The Water’s Edge at Whites Creek ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 4.9 guest rating from 181 reviews and an estimated occupancy rate 79% 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 $14,358 to $118,000, with a median of $32,938, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

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

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate 75%, compared with 58% across Knoxville 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 Knoxville →

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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.

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.