Top-Performing Airbnb Listings in Swain, United States

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

Compare 30 leading Airbnb listings in Swain, 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.

Swain Airbnb market at a glance

Listings tracked Median occupancy Median daily rate Median annual revenue
1,158 54% $227 $47,492

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

Top 30 Airbnb listings in Swain

Ranked by Listing Score among the 1,158 active Airbnb listings Airbtics tracks in Swain. 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 cabin with private dock
2 BR · Entire cabin · Swain
5.0
246 reviews
80% $264 $53,528 View listing
#2 90
Log Cabin on Snowbird Creek - Hot Tub- Fishing
3 BR · Entire cabin · Swain
5.0
132 reviews
85–100% $191 $43,608 View listing
#3 90
2 Waterfront Cabins + Waterfalls, Hiking Trails
6 BR · Entire cabin · Swain
4.9
105 reviews
80% $461 $116,884 View listing
#4 90
Lakefront Cozy Vintage A-Frame
1 BR · Entire cottage · Swain
4.9
104 reviews
85–100% $290 $26,612 View listing
#5 90
Dock Holiday House
2 BR · Entire cottage · Swain
4.8
69 reviews
83% $203 $26,529 View listing
#6 90
House on Blue Waters
2 BR · Entire cabin · Swain
4.9
63 reviews
81% $278 $73,180 View listing
#7 90
Private Creekside Cabin Waterfall• Hot Tub
1 BR · Entire cabin · Swain
5.0
47 reviews
85–100% $166 $46,540 View listing
#8 90
Hideaway at Santeetlah Heights
3 BR · Entire home · Swain
5.0
19 reviews
85–100% $213 $55,504 View listing
#9 90 5.0
18 reviews
85% $161 $15,054 View listing
#10 90
Bear's Mountaintop Views
3 BR · Entire home · Swain
5.0
17 reviews
83% $396 $106,099 View listing
#11 90
The Mountain Lakehouse
2 BR · Entire home · Swain
5.0
10 reviews
83% $343 $30,747 View listing
#12 90
Buffalo Creek Log Cabin
4 BR · Entire home · Swain
5.0
8 reviews
85–100% $239 $31,242 View listing
#13 89 5.0
164 reviews
78% $150 $45,345 View listing
#14 89
Dragon Riders Retreat
2 BR · Entire cabin · Swain
5.0
9 reviews
78% $165 $19,434 View listing
#15 89 4.8
6 reviews
76% $421 $126,426 View listing
#16 88
Misty Hollow Tiny Home Cottage
1 BR · Entire home · Swain
4.9
205 reviews
74% $124 $35,252 View listing
#17 88
The Bothy - 28 acre private retreat
2 BR · Entire cabin · Swain
5.0
84 reviews
75% $221 $48,565 View listing
#18 88
View of Lake Santeetlah - 2 bedroom/1 bath Updated
2 BR · Entire cottage · Swain
4.9
53 reviews
74% $158 $31,802 View listing
#19 87 5.0
315 reviews
73% $186 $49,358 View listing
#20 87
Wounded Warrior Cabin at Grey Valley
3 BR · Entire home · Swain
5.0
281 reviews
72% $358 $99,682 View listing
#21 87 5.0
105 reviews
71% $217 $59,973 View listing
#22 87
Hideaway - Hot Tub & Canoes
1 BR · Tiny home · Swain
5.0
65 reviews
73% $136 $35,542 View listing
#23 87
Bigfoot Bungalow | Tiny Home in the Woods
2 BR · Tiny home · Swain
5.0
5 reviews
72% $122 $8,345 View listing
#24 86 5.0
114 reviews
69% $198 $51,663 View listing
#25 86
Lakefront! Little Hickory Hideaway 3 Bedroom
3 BR · Entire home · Swain
4.9
94 reviews
70% $406 $107,596 View listing
#26 86
Gearhead Getaway Cozy Cabin
2 BR · Entire cabin · Swain
4.8
79 reviews
68% $159 $30,985 View listing
#27 86
Tallulah House
3 BR · Entire home · Swain
5.0
78 reviews
68% $200 $50,896 View listing
#28 86
Lake Life on Santeetlah
2 BR · Entire home · Swain
4.8
47 reviews
70% $313 $61,626 View listing
#29 86
Sweetwater Mountain Farm
4 BR · Entire home · Swain
5.0
36 reviews
70% $200 $41,580 View listing
#30 86 5.0
23 reviews
70% $353 $78,024 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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Swain Airbnb listing FAQs

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

    Waterfront cabin with private dock ranks first on this leaderboard with a Listing Score of 90 out of 100. It has a 5.0 guest rating from 246 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 $8,345 to $126,426, with a median of $47,552, during Sep 2025–Sep 2026.

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

  • How does their occupancy compare with the market?

    The featured listings with occupancy estimates have a median occupancy rate 76%, compared with 54% across Swain 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 Swain →

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