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Playa Flamingo · Guanacaste
Why this 5-bedroom entire home in Playa Flamingo earns about what nearby Airbnbs earn
Trailing income is roughly in line with nearby Playa Flamingo Airbnbs.
Listing reference: Your Luxurious Ocean view Escape- At Mar Vista
What's clear from the listing
From public Airbnb fields and the Playa Flamingo market — we say so when the picture is thin.
Priced well above the Playa Flamingo median ($458). 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.
Playa Flamingo averages $458/night at 43% occupancy.
How it earns vs nearby Playa Flamingo Airbnbs
Over the last 12 months this listing earned about $34,440 at $1,148/night and 100% occupancy. Against the Playa Flamingo average of $42k/yr — in line with 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 $1,148 it sits well above the Playa Flamingo median ($458) with only 1 review. 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: 78% of what top earners nearby usually carry.
Compared with 5-bedroom houses in Playa Flamingo · 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).
- ✓Washer. Listings with washer run ~21% 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).
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.
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.