Santa Elena
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Overview
Annual Rev
$10.4k
12 mo avg
↑6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
20%
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$116
12 mo avg
↑18%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
15 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$22
12 mo avg
↑1%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Santa Elena 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +$14,832 | — | — |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 $3•••• | 🔒 $2•••• |
| Bicycles | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+••%) | 🔒 $3•••• | 🔒 $2•••• |
| TV | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +$7••• (+••%) | 🔒 $2•••• | 🔒 $2•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $3•••• | 🔒 $2•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••• (+••%) | 🔒 $3•••• | 🔒 $2•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$2••• (+••%) | 🔒 $2•••• | 🔒 $2•••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 9 (•%) | 🔒 +$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
3 bedrooms (8.4 nights)
1 bedroom (8.3 nights)
2 bedrooms (7.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($49)
3 bedrooms ($34)
2 bedrooms ($26)
1 bedroom ($19)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (51%)
Independent hosts (49%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Santa Elena market averaged 2,910 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 8% from a year earlier and up 70% over two years.
An average Santa Elena listing earns $8K/year. High-performing listings earn $29K, while low-performing listings earn $3K.
Average occupancy in Santa Elena is 15%, producing RevPAR of $17 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Santa Elena, at $18K.
Rules vary across Santa Elena. Santa Elena: Lenient. No specific STR regulations or registration requirements. Minimal oversight or enforcement in practice. Montañita: Lenient. No formal STR permits required. Tourism-friendly with minimal regulations. Very light enforcement. Salinas: Lenient. Basic business registration (RUC) recommended but rarely enforced for STRs. No occupancy rules or rental caps. Light enforcement. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Santa Elena Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 8% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 22%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in April and August; it is lowest in September and October.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Parking (97%), Air Conditioning (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Air Conditioning (+111%), Pool (+81%), Bbq (+60%).
Average daily rate in Santa Elena is $142, up 16% year-over-year. Rates peak in December and are lowest in September.
Guests in Santa Elena book an average of 16 days in advance, down 21% from last year. Booking windows range from 15 days for 1-bedroom listings to 20 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 71% higher than weekday occupancy.