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Tamarindo · Guanacaste
Why this 12-bedroom entire villa in Tamarindo earns more than nearby Airbnbs
Earns more than nearby AirbnbsRough estimate only
Compared with nearby Tamarindo Airbnbs, trailing income looks ahead of the pack.
Entire villa · 12 bd · 18 ba · $2,220/night avg
Listing reference: Maitri Retreats - 6 Villas | 12 BR | Sauna
What's clear from the listing
From public Airbnb fields and the Tamarindo market — we say so when the picture is thin.
Nightly ratewatch
$2,220 · +461% vs Tamarindo
Priced well above the Tamarindo median ($396). Sustainable only with standout product, reviews and photos.
Guest tractionwatch
5.00★ · 7 reviews
Thin review history — still building trust and search ranking.
Statuswatch
No status badges
No Superhost / Guest Favorite badge — both lift ranking and conversion.
Productinfo
Entire villa · 12BR/18BA
Tamarindo averages $396/night at 45% occupancy.
Listing completenessstrong
10 amenities
How it earns vs nearby Tamarindo Airbnbs
Trailing 12-mo revenue
$542,344
Listing actuals
Nightly rate
$2,220
Tamarindo avg $396
Occupancy
100%
market 45%
Over the last 12 months this listing earned about $542,344 at $2,220/night and 100% occupancy. Against the Tamarindo average of $65k/yr — earns more than nearby airbnbs.
Ways to earn more
Pricing, reviews, and host status — the day-to-day moves that change income.
- 1
Right-size the nightly rate to build velocity
At $2,220 it sits well above the Tamarindo median ($396) with only 7 reviews. A lower intro rate buys booking velocity and the reviews that justify a premium later.
- 2
Drive the first reviews
A short intro discount plus a 2-night minimum gets you past the ~10-review mark faster, which helps search ranking.
- 3
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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What the place has, how Airbnb shows it, and where money may still be left on the table. Winning traits: 87% of what top earners nearby usually carry.
Compared with 6+ bedroom villas in Tamarindo · 37 nearby listings
Superhosts
0%
of the segment
Walk to beach
89%
within ~1 km
Median reviews
15
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).
- ✓Walk to the beach. Listings with walk to the beach run ~41% 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).
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).
- →Hot tub. Listings with hot tub run ~17% 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 Tamarindo
The corridor's demand engine — highest occupancy and RevPAR, deepest guest volume, strongest direct-booking potential.
Market nightly rate
$396
Occupancy
45%
Avg revenue / yr
$65k
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.