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Playas del Coco · Guanacaste
Why this 3-bedroom entire home in Playas del Coco earns more than nearby Airbnbs
Earns more than nearby AirbnbsRough estimate only
Compared with nearby Playas del Coco Airbnbs, trailing income looks ahead of the pack.
Entire home · 3 bd · 4 ba · $444/night avg
Listing reference: The Seashell House
What's clear from the listing
From public Airbnb fields and the Playas del Coco market — we say so when the picture is thin.
Nightly ratewatch
$444 · +127% vs Playas del Coco
Priced well above the Playas del Coco median ($196). Sustainable only with standout product, reviews and photos.
Guest tractionstrong
5.00★ · 11 reviews
Statuswatch
No status badges
No Superhost / Guest Favorite badge — both lift ranking and conversion.
Productinfo
Entire home · 3BR/4BA
Playas del Coco averages $196/night at 41% occupancy.
Listing completenessstrong
11 amenities
How it earns vs nearby Playas del Coco Airbnbs
Trailing 12-mo revenue
$56,274
Listing actuals
Nightly rate
$444
Playas del Coco avg $196
Occupancy
59%
market 41%
Over the last 12 months this listing earned about $56,274 at $444/night and 59% occupancy. Against the Playas del Coco average of $21k/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 $444 it sits well above the Playas del Coco median ($196) with only 11 reviews. A lower intro rate buys booking velocity and the reviews that justify a premium later.
- 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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What the place has, how Airbnb shows it, and where money may still be left on the table. Winning traits: 89% of what top earners nearby usually carry.
Compared with 3-bedroom houses in Playas del Coco · 37 nearby listings
Superhosts
0%
of the segment
Walk to beach
92%
within ~1 km
Median reviews
12
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).
- ✓Ocean / sea view. Listings with ocean / sea view 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).
Property upside — the physical product
Traits top earners in this segment carry that aren't confirmed in amenities or listing copy.
- →Gym / fitness. Listings with gym / fitness run ~40% 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 Playas del Coco
Our home base. The corridor's most accessible entry price and steady year-round demand — 35 min from Liberia (LIR), deep vendor network.
Market nightly rate
$196
Occupancy
41%
Avg revenue / yr
$21k
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.