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Playa Avellanas · Guanacaste
Why this 7-bedroom entire home in Playa Avellanas earns more than nearby Airbnbs
Compared with nearby Playa Avellanas Airbnbs, trailing income looks ahead of the pack.
Listing reference: Brand-New Home; Hot Tub & Private Pickleball Court
What's clear from the listing
From public Airbnb fields and the Playa Avellanas market — we say so when the picture is thin.
Priced well above the Playa Avellanas median ($573). 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 Avellanas averages $573/night at 34% occupancy.
How it earns vs nearby Playa Avellanas Airbnbs
Over the last 12 months this listing earned about $173,835 at $1,378/night and 87% occupancy. Against the Playa Avellanas average of $72k/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 $1,378 it sits well above the Playa Avellanas median ($573) with only 5 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: 72% of what top earners nearby usually carry.
Compared with 6+ bedroom houses in Playa Avellanas · 34 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).
- ✓Top-rated (4.9★+). Listings with top-rated (4.9★+) run ~37% higher nightly income than those without nearby (n=5224, 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.
- →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).
Investing in Playa Avellanas
Surf-and-luxury enclave (incl. Hacienda Pinilla). Top ADR in the corridor; lower occupancy rewards a sharp operator.
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.