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Playas del Coco · Guanacaste
Why this 4-bedroom entire villa in Playas del Coco earns more than nearby Airbnbs
Compared with nearby Playas del Coco Airbnbs, trailing income looks ahead of the pack.
Listing reference: Pool, Sunset Views, Secure & Spacious Villa!
What's clear from the listing
From public Airbnb fields and the Playas del Coco market — we say so when the picture is thin.
Priced well above the Playas del Coco median ($196). Sustainable only with standout product, reviews and photos.
Thin review history — still building trust and search ranking.
No Superhost / Guest Favorite badge — both lift ranking and conversion.
Playas del Coco averages $196/night at 41% occupancy.
How it earns vs nearby Playas del Coco Airbnbs
Over the last 12 months this listing earned about $123,402 at $832/night and 72% 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 $832 it sits well above the Playas del Coco median ($196) with only 6 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: 84% of what top earners nearby usually carry.
Compared with 4-bedroom villas in Playas del Coco · 9 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 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).
- →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 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.
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.