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Casa Arrecifes #14

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Playa Ocotal · Guanacaste

Why this 2-bedroom entire home in Playa Ocotal earns about what nearby Airbnbs earn

In line with nearby AirbnbsRough estimate only

Trailing income is roughly in line with nearby Playa Ocotal Airbnbs.

Entire home · 2 bd · 2 ba · $124/night avg
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Listing reference: Casa Arrecifes #14

What's clear from the listing

From public Airbnb fields and the Playa Ocotal market — we say so when the picture is thin.

Nightly ratewatch
$124 · -49% vs Playa Ocotal

Priced below the Playa Ocotal median ($245) — may be leaving revenue on the table if occupancy is already healthy.

Guest tractionstrong
5.00★ · 74 reviews

Strong, well-reviewed demand history.

Statuswatch
No status badges

No Superhost / Guest Favorite badge — both lift ranking and conversion.

Productinfo
Entire home · 2BR/2BA

Playa Ocotal averages $245/night at 38% occupancy.

Listing completenessstrong
11 amenities

How it earns vs nearby Playa Ocotal Airbnbs

Trailing 12-mo revenue
$21,059
Listing actuals
Nightly rate
$124
Playa Ocotal avg $245
Occupancy
51%
market 38%

Over the last 12 months this listing earned about $21,059 at $124/night and 51% occupancy. Against the Playa Ocotal average of $23k/yr — in line with nearby airbnbs.

Ways to earn more

Pricing, reviews, and host status — the day-to-day moves that change income.

  1. 1

    Test a higher rate on peak dates

    $124 is below the Playa Ocotal median ($245). If occupancy is already strong, step rates up on high-season weekends to capture more revenue.

  2. 2

    Pursue Superhost status

    Superhost lifts placement and conversion. Tighten response time, keep cancellations at zero, and hold a 4.8+ rating across a full assessment window.

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Property vs listing

What the place has, how Airbnb shows it, and where money may still be left on the table. Winning traits: 75% of what top earners nearby usually carry.

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Compared with 2-bedroom houses in Playa Ocotal · 46 nearby listings

Superhosts
0%
of the segment
Walk to beach
30%
within ~1 km
Median reviews
16
segment depth

What's working

  • ✓Air conditioning. Listings with air conditioning run ~131% higher nightly income than those without nearby (n=6145, association not proof).
  • ✓Wifi. Listings with wifi run ~58% higher nightly income than those without nearby (n=6145, association not proof).
  • ✓Dryer. Listings with dryer run ~57% higher nightly income than those without nearby (n=6145, association not proof).
  • ✓Pool. Marketed and amenity-listed · Listings with pool run ~42% higher nightly income than those without nearby (n=6145, association not proof).
  • ✓Top-rated (4.9★+). Listings with top-rated (4.9★+) run ~37% higher nightly income than those without nearby (n=5224, association not proof).
  • ✓Beachfront / beach access. Listings with beachfront / beach access run ~28% higher nightly income than those without nearby (n=6145, association not proof).

Property upside — the physical product

Traits top earners in this segment carry that aren't confirmed in amenities or listing copy.

  • →Ocean / sea view. Listings with ocean / sea view run ~42% higher nightly income than those without nearby (n=6145, association not proof).
  • →Gym / fitness. Listings with gym / fitness run ~40% higher nightly income than those without nearby (n=6145, association not proof).
  • →BBQ / grill. Listings with bbq / grill run ~11% higher nightly income than those without nearby (n=6145, association not proof).

Investing in Playa Ocotal

Small upscale cove just south of Coco. Limited supply and a premium, tranquil positioning.

Market nightly rate
$245
Occupancy
38%
Avg revenue / yr
$23k
Playa Ocotal real estate →Costa Rica Airbnb numbersDirect-booking playbookGreen-season pricing

Independent analysis only — we are not affiliated with this listing or its host, and we do not republish Airbnb descriptions. Revenue figures, where shown, are trailing-12-month data (or nearby Airbnb ranges). Rough estimate only, not a guarantee. Double-check before you act.

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