How Much Does an Airbnb Make in Island Park, Idaho?

If you own a cabin in Island Park, or are thinking about buying one, the first question is simple. How much can it earn? This guide pulls together public market data, explains why the numbers vary, and shows what's left after fees and Airbnb management.

We'll stick to published sources and give ranges. Every cabin is different, and no data tool knows your home like a local does.

The short answer

Two popular data providers put the average Island Park short-term rental at a little over $60,000 a year in revenue.

• AirDNA reports an average of $63.6K per active listing over the trailing twelve months (September 2025 to September 2026). That is before host expenses.

• Rabbu reports an average of $61,683 a year, based on a 12-month historical average, with data as of April 2026.

Those are averages, not promises. Some cabins earn far more, and many earn less.

Why the data sources disagree on rates and occupancy

The yearly averages line up. The details behind them do not.

AirDNA shows an average daily rate of $458 and 58% occupancy, across 1,401 active listings. Rabbu shows an average daily rate of $353 and 29% occupancy, across 340 active listings.

That's a big gap. The providers count different sets of listings, may draw the Island Park boundary differently, and use different methods to estimate bookings. The takeaway is to treat any single number as a starting point, not a forecast for your cabin.

Island Park Airbnb revenue by number of bedrooms

Size matters a lot here. Island Park draws families and groups, and bigger cabins earn more per year. Rabbu breaks its averages out by bedroom count:

• Bedrooms: 1. Avg. nightly rate $143, Avg. annual revenue $22,763

• Bedrooms: 2. Avg. nightly rate $245, Avg. annual revenue $49,101

• Bedrooms: 3. Avg. nightly rate $261, Avg. annual revenue $49,048

• Bedrooms: 4. Avg. nightly rate $329, Avg. annual revenue $67,878

• Bedrooms: 5. Avg. nightly rate $503, Avg. annual revenue $79,737

• Bedrooms: 6+. Avg. nightly rate $652, Avg. annual revenue $105,856

Source: Rabbu, data as of April 2026.

Notice that 2- and 3-bedroom homes average about the same yearly revenue in this data. It's a reminder that bedrooms alone don't set income. Location, hot tubs, river or lake access, photos, reviews and pricing all play a part.

Seasonality: summer carries the year

Island Park is a summer-heavy market. That makes sense, since it sits close to Yellowstone's west side, and Yellowstone recorded 4,762,988 recreation visits in 2025, according to the National Park Service.

Rabbu's monthly averages show the swing clearly:

• Peak months: June (11, 383), July(13,285) and August ($9,911)

• Shoulder months: May (5, 844)andSeptember(6,691)

• Slowest months: March (1, 474), April(1,485) and November ($1,449)

Winter brings snowmobilers and holiday guests, with December and February a bit stronger than the spring and late fall lows. AirDNA gives Island Park a seasonality score of 43 out of 100, where a higher score means steadier demand all year.

What this means for owners: summer pricing and reviews drive most of your income. A strong winter plan helps fill the gaps, but don't count on it to match July.

From revenue to what you actually keep

Revenue is the top line. Here is what usually comes out before money reaches you.

Platform fees. Airbnb now charges most hosts a single 15.5% service fee on the nightly price plus cleaning and other fees. VRBO charges a 5% commission plus 3% payment processing when you list directly, according to Hostfully.

Lodging taxes. In Idaho, Airbnb collects a 6% state sales tax and a 2% travel and convention tax, plus any local taxes. Guests pay these and the platform sends them to the state, so they aren't your income.

Cleaning. Guests typically pay a cleaning fee, which goes toward each turnover. Whether that covers the full cost depends on your cabin and your cleaner.

Management. Full-service managers commonly charge somewhere between 15% and 30% or more, per industry sources like Guesty and Hostaway. How that fee is calculated matters as much as the rate. We break that down in our guide to Airbnb management costs in Island Park.

Owning costs. Utilities, internet, insurance, property taxes, snow removal, maintenance and furnishings are on you either way. These vary so much by cabin that we won't guess at a number.

What helps an Island Park cabin earn more

Market averages hide a wide spread. Here are the things that usually separate top performers from the rest.

Great photos and a clear listing. Guests scroll fast. Strong photos and honest, specific writing get more clicks and fewer surprises.

Smart pricing. Rates should change with the season, weekends, holidays and local events. A flat rate leaves money on the table in July and sits empty in April.

Reviews. Higher ratings help your listing rank and convert. Reviews come from clean homes, quick replies and fast fixes when something breaks.

Fast guest replies. Guests with questions want answers before they book. Quick replies help turn those questions into stays.

Year-round readiness. Winter guests need plowed driveways, warm cabins and clear arrival steps. Getting that right opens up more of the calendar.

How Fresh Pine helps owners earn and keep more

We're a locally owned Airbnb management company. Our owners live in Ashton and Rigby, close to the homes we care for. Many competitors in this area are run from Utah or out of state.

We manage 25+ homes and hold a 4.91★ average across 472 guest reviews on Airbnb and VRBO. We handle guest messages 24/7.

We have an in-house cleaning team and our own licensed Idaho contractor (RCE-69661). Most fixes usually cost you only materials. We charge one simple rate, charged only on your payout, with no cleaning markups and no repair margins. Learn more about our Airbnb management in Island Park.

The bottom line

Public data puts the average Island Park Airbnb at roughly $60,000 to $64,000 a year in revenue, before expenses. Bedroom count, location, amenities and management can push a cabin well above or below that. Summer does most of the heavy lifting.

The best way to know what your home could make is to compare it to similar homes nearby, not to a market average.

Want real numbers for your cabin? Request a free revenue projection and we'll show you what homes we manage near yours earn, and what you'd keep. Get my free revenue projection

Sources

• AirDNA, Island Park, Idaho market overview (updated October 2026): https://www.airdna.co/vacation-rental-data/app/us/idaho/island-park/overview

• AirDNA, Island Park, Idaho seasonality: https://www.airdna.co/vacation-rental-data/app/us/idaho/island-park/seasonality

• Rabbu, Island Park, ID Airbnb market data: https://rabbu.com/airbnb-data/island-park-id

• National Park Service, Yellowstone 2025 visitation news release: https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/news/26004.htm

• Airbnb, "How much does Airbnb charge hosts?": https://www.airbnb.com/resources/hosting-homes/a/how-much-does-airbnb-charge-hosts-288

• Hostfully, "Vrbo Host Fees": https://www.hostfully.com/blog/vrbo-host-fees/

• Airbnb Help Center, occupancy tax collection in Idaho: https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/2302

• Guesty, "How much do Airbnb property managers charge?": https://www.guesty.com/blog/airbnb-property-manager-fees-2/

• Hostaway, "Management Fee" glossary: https://www.hostaway.com/glossary/management-fee/