Nantahala Gorge & Wesser Surroundings, Fontana Lake Airbnb revenue and occupancy data
What Airbnb listings in Nantahala Gorge & Wesser Surroundings earn, how often they're booked, and how that compares with the rest of Fontana Lake, NC.
Over the past 12 months, regularly available listings in Nantahala Gorge & Wesser Surroundings earned $28,390 on average, were booked for 46% of the nights they were open, and averaged $266 a night. The median gross yield, before expenses, is 11.0%.
Yearly revenue
$28,390
Occupancy
46%
Nightly rate
$266
Gross yield
11.0%
before expenses
Median of 186 listings
Active listings
197
My take on Nantahala Gorge & Wesser Surroundings
Nantahala Gorge & Wesser Surroundings looks close to the wider market on overall revenue; its two-bedroom rentals offer a more favorable comparison. They average $30,139 in trailing-year booking revenue, versus $25,463 for two-bedroom rentals across Fontana Lake, NC. Median potential gross yield, before expenses, financing and taxes, is 12.4% versus 10.9%.
For a two-bedroom search, use that segment's comparable listings rather than the blended area revenue when testing a purchase price.
Commentary uses groups of at least 20 listings. Tables may include smaller groups.
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Nantahala Gorge & Wesser Surroundings?
Regularly available Airbnb listings in Nantahala Gorge & Wesser Surroundings earned an average of $28,390 over the past 12 months. That is about the same as the Fontana Lake, NC average of $28,512. That is booking revenue including cleaning fees, before Airbnb fees, operating costs and taxes.
What is the Airbnb occupancy rate in Nantahala Gorge & Wesser Surroundings?
Listings in Nantahala Gorge & Wesser Surroundings were booked for an average of 46% of the nights they were open for booking over the past 12 months. That is 2 points lower than the Fontana Lake, NC average of 48%. Nights a host blocked off don't count.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Nantahala Gorge & Wesser Surroundings?
The average nightly rate in Nantahala Gorge & Wesser Surroundings was $266 over the past 12 months, including cleaning fees. That is 3% lower than the Fontana Lake, NC average of $275.
Is an Airbnb in Nantahala Gorge & Wesser Surroundings profitable?
For homes with a matched home value, the median room-revenue potential in Nantahala Gorge & Wesser Surroundings is $31,169 a year and the median gross yield is 11.0%. Gross yield is 0.2 points higher than the Fontana Lake, NC median. Gross yield is measured before expenses, financing and taxes, so profit depends on what you pay for a home and what it costs to run. Analyze the exact property before you buy.
Reveal any property's Airbnb profitabilityHow much do Airbnb hosts make in Nantahala Gorge & Wesser Surroundings by bedroom count?
Two-bedroom homes have the highest gross yield in Nantahala Gorge & Wesser Surroundings, at 12.4%. The table shows average yearly revenue and median gross yield for each home size, with the Fontana Lake, NC figure for the same size under each one.
| Bedrooms | Yearly revenue | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|
| Studio 5 listings | $19,004 Fontana Lake, NC: $18,755 | – |
| 1 bedroom 69 listings | $21,079 Fontana Lake, NC: $19,774 | 9.6% Fontana Lake, NC: 10.8% |
| 2 bedrooms 81 listings | $30,139 Fontana Lake, NC: $25,463 | 12.4% Fontana Lake, NC: 10.9% |
| 3 bedrooms 31 listings | $31,826 Fontana Lake, NC: $30,983 | 10.8% Fontana Lake, NC: 10.9% |
| 4+ bedrooms 11 listings | $55,951 Fontana Lake, NC: $46,140 | 8.5% Fontana Lake, NC: 10.4% |
How does Nantahala Gorge & Wesser Surroundings compare with nearby areas?
Every row uses the same method and data date. Nearby areas link to their own pages.
| Area | Yearly revenue | Occupancy | Nightly rate | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nantahala Gorge & Wesser Surroundings This area 197 listings | $28,390 | 46% | $266 | 11.0% |
| Fontana Lake, NC market 1,827 listings | $28,512 | 48% | $275 | 10.8% |
| Almond & Eastern Fontana Lake 86 listings | $31,906 | 45% | $304 | 12.2% |
| Eastern Fontana Lake & Grassy Branch 131 listings | $34,991 | 52% | $305 | 13.0% |
| Nantahala Lake & Topton Surroundings 81 listings | $37,535 | 47% | $411 | 11.7% |
| Bryson City & Inland Mountain Surroundings 387 listings | $30,175 | 47% | $288 | 11.1% |
Where is Nantahala Gorge & Wesser Surroundings?
The Fontana Lake, NC market includes 14 areas based on local neighborhood and city boundaries. Each listing is counted in the area containing it. Figures cover Nantahala Gorge and Wesser Surroundings together.
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About these figures
How is yearly revenue measured?
It is the average booking revenue a regularly available listing earned over the past 12 months, including cleaning fees and before Airbnb fees, operating costs and taxes. It is an estimate, not verified host payouts.
How is occupancy measured?
For each listing, BNBCalc divides the nights booked by the nights it was open for booking over the past 12 months, then averages the results. Nights a host blocked off are left out.
How is the nightly rate measured?
It is the average price per booked night over the past 12 months, including cleaning fees.
What is room-revenue potential?
It estimates what a listing would earn in a year from its nightly rates if it were available all year at its expected occupancy, based on its last 12 months of bookings. It excludes cleaning fees. It is an estimate, not income a host received.
What is gross yield?
For each listing, BNBCalc divides its room-revenue potential by an estimated value for a home with the same ZIP code and bedroom count, then reports the median. It is measured before expenses, financing and taxes, so it is not profit or a full return on investment.
Which listings are included?
Yearly revenue, occupancy and nightly rate cover listings of every type and size that were open for booking at least 127 nights over the past year (197 in Nantahala Gorge & Wesser Surroundings). Room-revenue potential and gross yield cover entire homes with one to five bedrooms that were also booked for at least 30% of their open nights and have a matched home value. BNBCalc shows no figure for an area with fewer than 5 qualifying listings.
How current is this data?
Figures are current as of November 3, 2026 and refresh monthly.
Why are these figures different from the Fontana Lake, NC market page?
The market page summarizes all of Fontana Lake, NC from a separate monthly market dataset. This page averages the individual listings in each area, so the two can differ. Use this page to compare areas with each other.
What can't these figures tell me?
They don't include operating costs, financing, taxes, insurance or the price of a specific home, and they don't show whether short-term rentals are allowed. Check local rules and analyze the exact property before you buy.
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