Jaco Beach
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Overview
Annual Rev
₡19.6m
12 mo avg
↓17%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₡139,861
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
36 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₡42,941
12 mo avg
↓20%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Jaco Beach market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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1
2
3
4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +₡59,031,051 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡1••••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡3••••••• | 🔒 ₡2••••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 9•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡9•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡1••••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡8•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡3••••••• | 🔒 ₡2••••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡2••••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡2••••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +₡1•••••• (+•%) | 🔒 ₡2••••••• | 🔒 ₡2••••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
2 bedrooms (6.5 nights)
1 bedroom (5.6 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CRC 128)
3 bedrooms (CRC 62)
2 bedrooms (CRC 46)
1 bedroom (CRC 33)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (69%)
Independent hosts (31%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Jaco Beach market averaged 3,006 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 5% from a year earlier and up 23% over two years.
An average Jaco Beach listing earns CRC15.2M/year. High-performing listings earn CRC55.4M, while low-performing listings earn CRC5.0M.
Average occupancy in Jaco Beach is 24%, producing RevPAR of CRC35K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Jaco Beach, at CRC41.8M.
Rules vary across Jaco Beach. Jaco: Lenient. No specific STR permits required beyond general business license. No owner-occupancy rules or rental caps. Minimal enforcement, market operates freely with many vacation rentals. Herradura: Lenient. Same as Jaco - basic business registration sufficient. No STR-specific restrictions. Light enforcement, thriving rental market. Playa Hermosa: Lenient. Follows Garabito municipality rules like Jaco. Basic permits only, no occupancy requirements. Minimal enforcement, popular STR destination. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Jaco Beach Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 5% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 4%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in March and January; it is lowest in October and September.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (98%), Kitchen (96%), TV (95%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+79%), Hot Tub (+44%), Air Conditioning (+23%).
Average daily rate in Jaco Beach is CRC169K, up 1% year-over-year. Rates peak in March and are lowest in August.
Guests in Jaco Beach book an average of 35 days in advance, down 5% from last year. Booking windows range from 27 days for 1-bedroom listings to 50 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Thursday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 56% higher than weekday occupancy.