Photo from Airbnb
Tamarindo · Guanacaste
Why this 5-bedroom entire home in Tamarindo earns about what nearby Airbnbs earn
Trailing income is roughly in line with nearby Tamarindo Airbnbs.
Listing reference: Villa Dunama *Pool,Sonos Sound System,BBQ,Netflix*
What's clear from the listing
From public Airbnb fields and the Tamarindo market — we say so when the picture is thin.
Within range of the Tamarindo median ($396).
No Superhost / Guest Favorite badge — both lift ranking and conversion.
Tamarindo averages $396/night at 45% occupancy.
How it earns vs nearby Tamarindo Airbnbs
Over the last 12 months this listing earned about $72,012 at $456/night and 48% occupancy. Against the Tamarindo average of $65k/yr — in line with nearby airbnbs.
Ways to earn more
Pricing, reviews, and host status — the day-to-day moves that change income.
- 1
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.
Want help turning bookings around?
I co-host a small set of Gold Coast Airbnbs from Playas del Coco. Get a free, no-pressure audit with a plain pricing and revenue plan for this property.
Get a free co-host audit →Property vs listing
What the place has, how Airbnb shows it, and where money may still be left on the table. Winning traits: 66% of what top earners nearby usually carry.
Compared with 5-bedroom houses in Tamarindo · 32 nearby listings
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 in your title/description · 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).
- ✓Top-rated (4.9★+). Listings with top-rated (4.9★+) run ~37% higher nightly income than those without nearby (n=5224, association not proof).
Listing fixes — quick wins on Airbnb
No construction required — tick amenities, sharpen photos, align copy with what guests search for.
- →Add Pool to Airbnb amenities. Your title or description markets a pool, but Pool isn't checked in Airbnb amenities. Guests filtering for pool won't find you — tick the correct pool type (private vs shared) in the listing editor.
- →Add BBQ / grill to Airbnb amenities. Your copy mentions bbq / grill, but it isn't in the structured amenity checklist — guests using filters may never see this listing.
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 Tamarindo
The corridor's demand engine — highest occupancy and RevPAR, deepest guest volume, strongest direct-booking potential.
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.