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Playa Conchal / Brasilito · Guanacaste
Why this 1-bedroom entire rental unit in Playa Conchal / Brasilito is leaving money on the table
Compared with nearby Playa Conchal / Brasilito Airbnbs, trailing income looks behind — there's room to improve. Owners who use the property themselves can lower income, and that can throw off our reading.
Listing reference: Villa Rústica en Playa Conchal
What's clear from the listing
From public Airbnb fields and the Playa Conchal / Brasilito market — we say so when the picture is thin.
Priced below the Playa Conchal / Brasilito median ($535) — may be leaving revenue on the table if occupancy is already healthy.
Rating is below nearby Airbnbs — fix the issues guests keep mentioning.
No Superhost / Guest Favorite badge — both lift ranking and conversion.
Playa Conchal / Brasilito averages $535/night at 34% occupancy.
How it earns vs nearby Playa Conchal / Brasilito Airbnbs
Over the last 12 months this listing earned about $9,710 at $59/night and 78% occupancy. Against the Playa Conchal / Brasilito average of $75k/yr — earns less than nearby airbnbs.
Ways to earn more
Pricing, reviews, and host status — the day-to-day moves that change income.
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Test a higher rate on peak dates
$59 is below the Playa Conchal / Brasilito median ($535). If occupancy is already strong, step rates up on high-season weekends to capture more revenue.
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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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Close the rating gap
A 4.50★ rating trails the bar for this market. Audit the lowest sub-scores (cleanliness, accuracy, communication) and fix the recurring complaint.
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Revenue trails nearby Airbnbs — check pricing and how you run it
Trailing revenue runs below the Playa Conchal / Brasilito average ($75k/yr). Usual fixes: stale pricing calendar, long min-stays, weak lead photos, or missing amenities guests pay for (pool, A/C, fast Wi-Fi, workspace). Owners who use the property themselves can also lower income — and that can throw off our reading.
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What the place has, how Airbnb shows it, and where money may still be left on the table. Winning traits: 27% of what top earners nearby usually carry.
Compared with 1-bedroom condo / apartments in Playa Conchal / Brasilito · 65 nearby listings
What's working
- ✓Wifi. Listings with wifi run ~47% 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).
- ✓Free parking. Listings with free parking run ~10% higher nightly income than those without nearby (n=6361, association not proof).
- ✓Full kitchen. Listings with full kitchen run ~6% higher nightly income than those without nearby (n=6361, association not proof).
Property upside — the physical product
Traits top earners in this segment carry that aren't confirmed in amenities or listing copy.
- →Dryer. Listings with dryer run ~52% higher nightly income than those without nearby (n=6361, association not proof).
- →Pool. 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).
- →Top-rated (4.9★+). Listings with top-rated (4.9★+) run ~27% higher nightly income than those without nearby (n=5993, association not proof).
Investing in Playa Conchal / Brasilito
Highest average revenue in the corridor — luxury villas around the Reserva Conchal resort. Lower occupancy, premium ADR.
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.