Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Madison, United States

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

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Madison, 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.

Madison Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
838 60% $186 $42,813

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

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Madison

Ranked by Listing Score among the 838 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Madison. 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
River Valley Retreat
1 BR · Entire guest suite · Madison
4.8
252 reviews
80% $103 $23,485 View listing
#2 90
Cool quiet country cabin on boulders and 120 acres
1 BR · Entire cabin · Madison
5.0
246 reviews
80% $268 $63,815 View listing
#3 90
✧Driftless Chalet✧ Secluded cabin on 5 acres
2 BR · Entire cabin · Madison
5.0
241 reviews
85–100% $199 $62,699 View listing
#4 90
River's Edge Cabin, LLC
2 BR · Entire cottage · Madison
5.0
219 reviews
81% $149 $25,707 View listing
#5 90 5.0
166 reviews
85% $313 $80,879 View listing
#6 90
Riverview Cabin, LLC
2 BR · Entire cabin · Madison
5.0
164 reviews
85–100% $124 $20,988 View listing
#7 90
Downtown Loft
1 BR · Entire loft · Madison
5.0
129 reviews
85% $88 $19,901 View listing
#8 90
Historic townhouse in the heart of Mineral Point
2 BR · Entire townhouse · Madison
5.0
94 reviews
83% $178 $45,688 View listing
#9 90 5.0
52 reviews
85–100% $119 $11,912 View listing
#10 90
Cheese Wedge Cabin Idyllic Farm
1 BR · Tiny home · Madison
4.9
47 reviews
85–100% $212 $26,176 View listing
#11 90
Farm in the Driftless | Private + Family-Friendly
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Madison
4.8
27 reviews
85–100% $110 $11,253 View listing
#12 90
Romantic Suite
1 BR · Room · Madison
5.0
21 reviews
80% $170 $49,640 View listing
#13 90 5.0
17 reviews
85–100% $1,242 $142,408 View listing
#14 90
Whitetail Sunset Inn
1 BR · Entire guesthouse · Madison
5.0
15 reviews
83% $170 $14,533 View listing
#15 89
Spend the night at a brewery!
1 BR · Room · Madison
5.0
134 reviews
77% $154 $43,282 View listing
#16 89
The Yellow Farm
3 BR · Entire home · Madison
4.9
93 reviews
76% $233 $68,280 View listing
#17 88
Main Street Mineral Point Hideaway WIFI - 3 Beds
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Madison
5.0
112 reviews
74% $122 $27,445 View listing
#18 88
Twin Pines Ranch House
4 BR · Entire home · Madison
5.0
28 reviews
75% $239 $64,530 View listing
#19 87
Riverside Chalet, LLC.
2 BR · Entire chalet · Madison
4.9
193 reviews
73% $199 $35,010 View listing
#20 87
Spring Green River Pines
2 BR · Entire guest suite · Madison
4.9
191 reviews
71% $123 $15,807 View listing
#21 87
Hideaway on High Downtown Mineral Point
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Madison
5.0
149 reviews
72% $163 $41,266 View listing
#22 87
Two Private Floors in Secluded Home
3 BR · Entire home · Madison
5.0
102 reviews
73% $111 $23,823 View listing
#23 87
Modern Lakefront Retreat on Avoca Lake
1 BR · Entire home · Madison
5.0
42 reviews
72% $200 $37,440 View listing
#24 87
Driftless Prairie Hideaway
3 BR · Entire home · Madison
5.0
9 reviews
72% $287 $22,730 View listing
#25 86
Century Old Charming Farmhouse Atop Rolling Hills
3 BR · Entire home · Madison
5.0
345 reviews
70% $118 $30,149 View listing
#26 86
The Driftless Escape! Modern, large cabin/57 acres
3 BR · Entire cabin · Madison
4.9
156 reviews
69% $254 $66,024 View listing
#27 85
Private, and everything you need to feel at home.
1 BR · Entire rental unit · Madison
5.0
138 reviews
67% $104 $21,322 View listing
#28 85
Cottage on Main
2 BR · Entire home · Madison
4.9
64 reviews
66% $162 $26,462 View listing
#29 85
Roland's Loft
Studio BR · Entire loft · Madison
5.0
35 reviews
66% $121 $25,395 View listing
#30 85
Unique Rustic Log Cabin Home
3 BR · Entire cabin · Madison
5.0
31 reviews
67% $264 $55,717 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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Madison Airbnb listing FAQs

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

    River Valley Retreat ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 4.8 guest rating from 252 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 $11,253 to $142,408, with a median of $28,797, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

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

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate 76%, compared with 60% across Madison 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 Madison →

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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.

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Calendar snapshots: observed availability and nightly prices.