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Tamarindo · Guanacaste
Why this 2-bedroom private room in Tamarindo earns more than nearby Airbnbs
Compared with nearby Tamarindo Airbnbs, trailing income looks ahead of the pack.
Listing reference: 2 Bedroom Beachfront Villa Tamarindo
What's clear from the listing
From public Airbnb fields and the Tamarindo market — we say so when the picture is thin.
Within range of the Tamarindo median ($396).
Thin review history — still building trust and search ranking.
No Superhost / Guest Favorite badge — both lift ranking and conversion.
Tamarindo averages $396/night at 45% occupancy.
How it earns vs nearby Tamarindo Airbnbs
Over the last 12 months this listing earned about $99,153 at $456/night and 72% occupancy. Against the Tamarindo average of $65k/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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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.
- 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: 69% of what top earners nearby usually carry.
Compared with 2-bedroom room / suites in Tamarindo · 6 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).
- ✓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).
- ✓Top-rated (4.9★+). Listings with top-rated (4.9★+) run ~27% higher nightly income than those without nearby (n=5993, 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 ~39% higher nightly income than those without nearby (n=6361, association not proof).
- →Beachfront / beach access. Listings with beachfront / beach access run ~25% higher nightly income than those without nearby (n=6361, association not proof).
- →Washer. Listings with washer run ~23% higher nightly income than those without nearby (n=6361, association not proof).
- →Hot tub. Listings with hot tub run ~16% higher nightly income than those without nearby (n=6361, association not proof).
- →BBQ / grill. Listings with bbq / grill run ~13% higher nightly income than those without nearby (n=6361, association not proof).
Investing in Tamarindo
The corridor's demand engine — highest occupancy and RevPAR, deepest guest volume, strongest direct-booking potential.
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.