La Vega
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Overview
Annual Rev
RD$1m
12 mo avg
↓16%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 2•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 RD$1••••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
25 days
12 mo avg
↓9 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
RD$2,073
12 mo avg
↓32%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect La Vega market data as of May 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tub | 250 (17%) | +$1,148,323 (+73%) | $2,711,132 | $1,562,809 |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
| 🔒 Amenity | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $7•••• | 🔒 $7•••• |
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
1 bedroom (10.6 nights)
2 bedrooms (9.0 nights)
3 bedrooms (8.9 nights)
Studio (8.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (6.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (DOP 113)
3 bedrooms (DOP 53)
2 bedrooms (DOP 48)
1 bedroom (DOP 28)
Studio (DOP 23)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (67%)
Independent hosts (33%)
As of May 2026, La Vega, Santiago de los Caballeros, Jarabacoa have 6,593 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 6% decrease from the previous year.
The average Airbnb or VRBO in La Vega generates DOP593K per year. High-performing properties earn DOP2.9M/year, while low-performing properties earn DOP196K/year. This significant performance spread suggests that revenue is heavily concentrated among top-tier listings, despite a contraction in overall market supply and revenue.
Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in La Vega. Average annual revenue is DOP593K with 15% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to DOP2.9M/year. The stark disparity between average and high-end returns indicates that market profitability is highly sensitive to listing-specific positioning rather than broad market trends.
The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in La Vega is 15%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of DOP13K, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of DOP1K per day.
4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in La Vega, with annual revenue of DOP1.5M. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the La Vega market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.
Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the La Vega area. La Vega: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or permits required. Operates under general tourism/business rules. Minimal enforcement. Santiago de los Caballeros: Lenient. Basic business registration recommended but rarely verified. No STR-specific rules. Light enforcement, hosts operate freely. Jarabacoa: Lenient. Tourism-friendly zone with minimal regulations. Some hosts register with tourism ministry voluntarily. Very light enforcement, market self-regulates. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.
The La Vega Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 26%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The simultaneous decline in both supply and revenue suggests that demand is currently receding faster than hosts are exiting the market.
Launch around October, 2-3 months before peak winter season (January peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -32% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (November-September) when gaining traction is harder.
The most common amenities in La Vega listings include: Kitchen (96%), Air Conditioning (93%), Tv (89%), Pool (76%), Washing Machine (73%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Pool, Hot Tub, Bbq, with Pool properties earning approximately 80% more (DOP2.0M/year vs DOP1.1M/year).
Monthly estimated revenue per listing in La Vega over the last 12 months: May: DOP37K, June: DOP34K, July: DOP41K, August: DOP40K, September: DOP25K, October: DOP27K, November: DOP30K, December: DOP52K, January: DOP59K, February: DOP51K, March: DOP47K, April: DOP54K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.
The overall average nightly rate in La Vega is DOP13K, up 8% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average DOP6K/night, 2-bedroom properties average DOP8K/night, 3-bedroom properties average DOP10K/night, 4+ bedroom properties average DOP32K/night. Rates peak in January and are lowest in September.
Guests in La Vega book an average of 26 days in advance, down 26% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 23 days, 2-bedroom: 24 days, 3-bedroom: 23 days, 4+ bedroom: 36 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.
Over the past year, the La Vega Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 6%, revenue per listing decreased 26%, occupancy fell 15%, average nightly rates increased 8%, and lead time decreased 26%. These metrics reflect a shift toward shorter booking windows and lower utilization, signaling a more reactive, short-term booking environment.
In La Vega, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Tuesday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekends show 29% higher occupancy than weekdays.