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Luxury villa Potrero

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Playa Potrero / Las Catalinas · Guanacaste

Why this 5-bedroom entire home in Playa Potrero / Las Catalinas earns more than nearby Airbnbs

Earns more than nearby AirbnbsRough estimate only

Compared with nearby Playa Potrero / Las Catalinas Airbnbs, trailing income looks ahead of the pack.

Entire home · 5 bd · 5 ba · $464/night avg
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Listing reference: Luxury villa Potrero

What's clear from the listing

From public Airbnb fields and the Playa Potrero / Las Catalinas market — we say so when the picture is thin.

Nightly ratewatch
$464 · +29% vs Playa Potrero / Las Catalinas

Priced well above the Playa Potrero / Las Catalinas median ($360). Sustainable only with standout product, reviews and photos.

Guest tractionstrong
5.00★ · 16 reviews
Statuswatch
No status badges

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

Productinfo
Entire home · 5BR/5BA

Playa Potrero / Las Catalinas averages $360/night at 38% occupancy.

Listing completenessstrong
10 amenities

How it earns vs nearby Playa Potrero / Las Catalinas Airbnbs

Trailing 12-mo revenue
$67,688
Listing actuals
Nightly rate
$464
Playa Potrero / Las Catalinas avg $360
Occupancy
47%
market 38%

Over the last 12 months this listing earned about $67,688 at $464/night and 47% occupancy. Against the Playa Potrero / Las Catalinas average of $33k/yr — earns more than nearby airbnbs.

Ways to earn more

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

  1. 1

    Right-size the nightly rate to build velocity

    At $464 it sits well above the Playa Potrero / Las Catalinas median ($360) with only 16 reviews. A lower intro rate buys booking velocity and the reviews that justify a premium later.

  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: 69% of what top earners nearby usually carry.

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Compared with 5-bedroom houses in Playa Potrero / Las Catalinas · 20 nearby listings

Superhosts
0%
of the segment
Walk to beach
75%
within ~1 km
Median reviews
7
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).
  • ✓Washer. Listings with washer run ~21% 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).
  • →Beachfront / beach access. Listings with beachfront / beach access run ~28% higher nightly income than those without nearby (n=6145, association not proof).
  • →Hot tub. Listings with hot tub run ~17% higher nightly income than those without nearby (n=6145, association not proof).

Investing in Playa Potrero / Las Catalinas

Spans value-friendly Potrero to ultra-premium Las Catalinas. Wide range of entry prices and guest profiles.

Market nightly rate
$360
Occupancy
38%
Avg revenue / yr
$33k
Playa Potrero / Las Catalinas 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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