Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Morehead City, United States

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

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Morehead 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.

Morehead City Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
1,944 57% $295 $63,625

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

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Morehead City

Ranked by Listing Score among the 1,944 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Morehead 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
Waterfront with private dock, hottub, & swim mat
4 BR · Entire home · Morehead City
5.0
287 reviews
79% $329 $98,837 View listing
#2 90
Classy vacay stay at #swansboro
1 BR · Entire townhouse · Morehead City
4.8
275 reviews
82% $154 $28,844 View listing
#3 90
Waterfront home with hot tub, kayaks, private dock
3 BR · Entire home · Morehead City
4.9
185 reviews
84% $301 $87,581 View listing
#4 90
Waterfront Getaway with kayaks, jonboat, & fishing
2 BR · Entire home · Morehead City
4.9
162 reviews
82% $216 $67,964 View listing
#5 90
Waterfront with private dock, Hot tub, & swim mat
3 BR · Entire home · Morehead City
5.0
134 reviews
80% $276 $85,267 View listing
#6 90
Seaglass Cottage - Beachside w/ Hot Tub/firepit
3 BR · Entire cottage · Morehead City
5.0
129 reviews
83% $535 $137,847 View listing
#7 90
Oceanfront retreat/Stunning Views & Private Access
7 BR · Entire home · Morehead City
5.0
90 reviews
84% $422 $129,870 View listing
#8 90
On Point
3 BR · Entire home · Morehead City
5.0
52 reviews
84% $257 $70,412 View listing
#9 90
Point Emerald Villas B-302- Skeeter's Retreat
3 BR · Entire condo · Morehead City
5.0
44 reviews
82% $380 $86,620 View listing
#10 90
Little Oaks - Private Dock, Hot Tub, Sunset Views
2 BR · Entire home · Morehead City
5.0
32 reviews
85–100% $318 $83,551 View listing
#11 90
Seas The Day
3 BR · Entire home · Morehead City
5.0
32 reviews
85–100% $456 $49,997 View listing
#12 90
Waterfront Sunset Sanctuary.
3 BR · Entire home · Morehead City
5.0
25 reviews
85–100% $340 $56,304 View listing
#13 90
Surfari, beautiful home in heart of Emerald Isle
3 BR · Entire cottage · Morehead City
5.0
21 reviews
85–100% $518 $46,350 View listing
#14 90
The Summer House | Walk to Beach | Fire Pit & More
3 BR · Entire home · Morehead City
4.9
17 reviews
85% $441 $39,734 View listing
#15 90
Stylish & Cozy APT near beaches #2
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Morehead City
5.0
12 reviews
85–100% $150 $15,675 View listing
#16 90
Swansboro Hammocks Beach Water Retreat
2 BR · Entire home · Morehead City
5.0
11 reviews
85–100% $191 $18,279 View listing
#17 90
Two waterfront homes, docks, Hot tubs, 7 bedrooms
7 BR · Entire home · Morehead City
5.0
10 reviews
85–100% $713 $219,162 View listing
#18 90
Coastal Carolina Getaway
3 BR · Entire townhouse · Morehead City
5.0
6 reviews
85–100% $200 $37,664 View listing
#19 90
Forget Me Not | Family-Friendly Beach Escape
3 BR · Entire home · Morehead City
5.0
6 reviews
85–100% $401 $38,737 View listing
#20 90
Beach Allure West | Pet-Friendly Oceanfront Duplex
3 BR · Entire home · Morehead City
5.0
5 reviews
85–100% $598 $58,604 View listing
#21 89
“Finally”
3 BR · Entire home · Morehead City
5.0
35 reviews
76% $381 $79,533 View listing
#22 89
Starfish Pointe- Emerald Isle, NC *steps to beach
3 BR · Entire townhouse · Morehead City
5.0
28 reviews
78% $283 $65,339 View listing
#23 89
JBird Bungalow Beach House at The Point
3 BR · Entire bungalow · Morehead City
5.0
28 reviews
77% $353 $49,704 View listing
#24 89
Kialoa | Oceanfront Retreat + Panoramic Views
6 BR · Entire home · Morehead City
5.0
12 reviews
77% $776 $145,795 View listing
#25 89
SunKissed Beach House | 2-Min Walk to Beach
3 BR · Entire home · Morehead City
5.0
5 reviews
77% $384 $29,272 View listing
#26 88
Dunes Crossings at The Point
3 BR · Entire home · Morehead City
4.9
107 reviews
75% $238 $61,894 View listing
#27 88
Big Oaks - Private Dock, Hot Tub, Sunset Views
5 BR · Entire home · Morehead City
5.0
54 reviews
75% $372 $95,976 View listing
#28 88
Beach Retreat
4 BR · Entire home · Morehead City
4.9
50 reviews
74% $376 $50,936 View listing
#29 87
Escape to the Dunes
5 BR · Entire home · Morehead City
4.8
213 reviews
72% $319 $82,685 View listing
#30 87
Sunshine Shack by the Sea
1 BR · Tiny home · Morehead City
5.0
129 reviews
71% $123 $31,169 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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Morehead City Airbnb listing FAQs

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

    Waterfront with private dock, hottub, & swim mat ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 5.0 guest rating from 287 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 $15,675 to $219,162, with a median of $63,616, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

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

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate 82%, compared with 57% across Morehead 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.

    Explore listing-level data in Morehead City →

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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.