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Playa Flamingo · Guanacaste
Why this 4-bedroom entire home in Playa Flamingo earns more than nearby Airbnbs
Earns more than nearby AirbnbsRough estimate only
Compared with nearby Playa Flamingo Airbnbs, trailing income looks ahead of the pack.
Entire home · 4 bd · 5 ba · $1,488/night avg
Listing reference: Elegant Mediterranean-Style Mansion w/ Beach Views
What's clear from the listing
From public Airbnb fields and the Playa Flamingo market — we say so when the picture is thin.
Nightly ratewatch
$1,488 · +225% vs Playa Flamingo
Priced well above the Playa Flamingo median ($458). Sustainable only with standout product, reviews and photos.
Guest tractionwatch
5.00★ · 4 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 home · 4BR/5BA
Playa Flamingo averages $458/night at 43% occupancy.
Listing completenessstrong
13 amenities
How it earns vs nearby Playa Flamingo Airbnbs
Trailing 12-mo revenue
$255,341
Listing actuals
Nightly rate
$1,488
Playa Flamingo avg $458
Occupancy
59%
market 43%
Over the last 12 months this listing earned about $255,341 at $1,488/night and 59% occupancy. Against the Playa Flamingo average of $42k/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 $1,488 it sits well above the Playa Flamingo median ($458) with only 4 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: 93% of what top earners nearby usually carry.
Compared with 4-bedroom houses in Playa Flamingo · 16 nearby listings
Superhosts
0%
of the segment
Walk to beach
94%
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).
- ✓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).
Investing in Playa Flamingo
Top-tier luxury with a new marina driving appreciation. High ADR and strong occupancy — among the best risk-adjusted markets here.
Market nightly rate
$458
Occupancy
43%
Avg revenue / yr
$42k
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.