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Playa Flamingo · Guanacaste
Why this 5-bedroom entire home in Playa Flamingo earns more than nearby Airbnbs
Compared with nearby Playa Flamingo Airbnbs, trailing income looks ahead of the pack.
Listing reference: Luxurious Hilltop Villa w/ Sweeping Ocean Views
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.
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 $221,752 at $1,312/night and 62% 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 $1,312 it sits well above the Playa Flamingo median ($458) with only 16 reviews. A lower intro rate buys booking velocity and the reviews that justify a premium later.
- 2
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: 100% of what top earners nearby usually carry.
Compared with 5-bedroom houses in Playa Flamingo · 9 nearby listings
What's working
- ✓Dryer. Listings with dryer run ~52% higher nightly income than those without nearby (n=6361, association not proof).
- ✓Wifi. Listings with wifi run ~47% higher nightly income than those without nearby (n=6361, association not proof).
- ✓Pool. Marketed and amenity-listed · Listings with pool run ~41% higher nightly income than those without nearby (n=6361, association not proof).
- ✓Gym / fitness. Listings with gym / fitness run ~39% higher nightly income than those without nearby (n=6361, association not proof).
- ✓Ocean / sea view. Listings with ocean / sea view run ~37% higher nightly income than those without nearby (n=6361, association not proof).
- ✓Walk to the beach. Listings with walk to the beach run ~35% higher nightly income than those without nearby (n=6361, 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.
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