Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Oak Island, United States

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

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Oak Island, 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.

Oak Island Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
1,558 60% $376 $84,944

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

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Oak Island

Ranked by Listing Score among the 1,558 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Oak Island. 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
Oceanfront-pvt access-dog friendly-Incredible Ibis
3 BR · Entire cottage · Oak Island
5.0
205 reviews
85–100% $397 $102,387 View listing
#2 90
Rusty Anchor: 10 min to beach, fenced yard, modern
3 BR · Entire home · Oak Island
4.9
170 reviews
84% $226 $61,168 View listing
#3 90
Great Marsh View & 2 Blocks to Beach-LongStayDscnt
2 BR · Entire home · Oak Island
5.0
124 reviews
85–100% $238 $74,750 View listing
#4 90
Ready Reserve - Beach Family Bliss
4 BR · Entire home · Oak Island
5.0
104 reviews
85–100% $692 $67,474 View listing
#5 90
Beach Please Oceanfront
3 BR · Entire home · Oak Island
5.0
86 reviews
83% $500 $151,995 View listing
#6 90
Carolina Dreaming
3 BR · Entire home · Oak Island
4.9
64 reviews
85–100% $336 $53,867 View listing
#7 90
West End Gulls+Guest Favorite+Beach Access, Views
3 BR · Entire home · Oak Island
4.8
63 reviews
85% $417 $131,465 View listing
#8 90
Lazy Layla's Beachfront Bungalow
3 BR · Entire home · Oak Island
5.0
59 reviews
85–100% $353 $70,879 View listing
#9 90
Beautiful home with pool & marsh view ‘Breakaway’
3 BR · Entire home · Oak Island
5.0
57 reviews
85–100% $515 $123,756 View listing
#10 90
Canal-side & close to beach Sandy’s Saltbox!
4 BR · Entire home · Oak Island
5.0
49 reviews
79% $337 $39,136 View listing
#11 90
Dog Friendly - Ocean View - Steps From The Beach
2 BR · Entire condo · Oak Island
5.0
34 reviews
82% $288 $88,629 View listing
#12 90
Oak Island Oceanfront 4BR Beach House
4 BR · Entire home · Oak Island
5.0
26 reviews
82% $495 $113,999 View listing
#13 90
Oceanfront Dog-Friendly Vacation Rental
5 BR · Entire home · Oak Island
4.9
20 reviews
82% $551 $160,396 View listing
#14 90
A Wave From It All, Pool, Fenced Yard, Spacious
4 BR · Entire home · Oak Island
5.0
18 reviews
82% $556 $69,756 View listing
#15 90
One Shore Thing, 2 min walk to beach, marina, food
4 BR · Entire home · Oak Island
5.0
16 reviews
85–100% $468 $74,510 View listing
#16 90
Beach House: Sleeps 8 w/ pool, hot tub, pets ok!
3 BR · Entire home · Oak Island
4.8
14 reviews
85–100% $916 $98,745 View listing
#17 90
Lisa Lu: Cozy Oceanfront Beach Cottage on West
3 BR · Entire home · Oak Island
5.0
9 reviews
83% $637 $147,543 View listing
#18 90
Sand Dollar Beach Cottage, Ocean views
3 BR · Entire home · Oak Island
5.0
9 reviews
82% $382 $28,818 View listing
#19 90
Maxine’s Place
4 BR · Entire home · Oak Island
5.0
5 reviews
85–100% $374 $31,311 View listing
#20 89
Dolphin Dive, peaceful stay 1 block to ocean
3 BR · Entire home · Oak Island
5.0
67 reviews
77% $337 $31,739 View listing
#21 89
*Beach House! *Views! *Steps to Ocean! *Amenities!
3 BR · Entire home · Oak Island
4.9
48 reviews
76% $431 $90,831 View listing
#22 89
Ocean View House: LayLow • Hot Tub, Arcade & Golf
4 BR · Entire home · Oak Island
5.0
26 reviews
76% $649 $144,026 View listing
#23 89
Spectacular spacious Canal front, kayaks
3 BR · Entire home · Oak Island
5.0
13 reviews
76% $322 $25,940 View listing
#24 89
Ocean/ Beach Front cotage off the dunes
2 BR · Entire home · Oak Island
5.0
11 reviews
77% $450 $50,589 View listing
#25 89
Sea Gypsy | Oceanfront Cottage + Huge Porch Views
4 BR · Entire home · Oak Island
5.0
11 reviews
78% $807 $68,611 View listing
#26 89
Ocean Views! New 4bd Home, very close to Beach!
4 BR · Entire home · Oak Island
5.0
9 reviews
77% $473 $40,063 View listing
#27 89
Newly Listed Ocean View and Dog Friendly Condo on
3 BR · Entire condo · Oak Island
5.0
6 reviews
76% $362 $73,732 View listing
#28 88
The Wooden Whale - 3br/2ba OKI retreat (sleeps 6)
3 BR · Entire home · Oak Island
5.0
147 reviews
74% $188 $48,077 View listing
#29 88
* Dune Daddy * Couple’s Retreat
2 BR · Entire home · Oak Island
5.0
140 reviews
74% $354 $59,095 View listing
#30 88
Clockin' Out
2 BR · Entire rental unit · Oak Island
5.0
61 reviews
74% $226 $44,821 View listing

Data note: Every featured listing held Airbnb’s Guest Favorite badge as of 2026-10-30. 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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Oak Island Airbnb listing FAQs

  • Which are the top-performing Airbnb listings in Oak Island?

    Oceanfront-pvt access-dog friendly-Incredible Ibis ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 5.0 guest rating from 205 reviews and an estimated occupancy rate above 85% 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 $25,940 to $160,396, with a median of $70,317, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

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

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate 82%, compared with 60% across Oak Island 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 2026-10-30. 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 Oak Island →

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