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Playa Potrero / Las Catalinas · Guanacaste
Why this 4-bedroom entire villa in Playa Potrero / Las Catalinas earns more than nearby Airbnbs
Compared with nearby Playa Potrero / Las Catalinas Airbnbs, trailing income looks ahead of the pack.
Listing reference: Saltwater Pool*Backyard*Full Kitchen*BBQ*Oceanview
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.
Within range of the Playa Potrero / Las Catalinas median ($360).
No Superhost / Guest Favorite badge — both lift ranking and conversion.
Playa Potrero / Las Catalinas averages $360/night at 38% occupancy.
How it earns vs nearby Playa Potrero / Las Catalinas Airbnbs
Over the last 12 months this listing earned about $46,523 at $336/night and 46% 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.
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What the place has, how Airbnb shows it, and where money may still be left on the table. Winning traits: 76% of what top earners nearby usually carry.
Compared with 4-bedroom villas in Playa Potrero / Las Catalinas · 26 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).
- ✓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).
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.
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).
- →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.
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.