Encanto village Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.82 - Revenue
- DOP 3.1M
- Occupancy
- 61.7%
- Daily rate
- DOP 16,174
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Santa Cruz de Barahona brought in DOP 322,581 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 58% less than the national average of DOP 773,443.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the national average. Listings averaged DOP 6,549 a night and were booked on 25% of available nights, against DOP 10,200 and 32% for the national average.
Timing matters: in July, the best month, the average listing earned about 2.4 times as much as in February, the slowest.
AirROI tracked 62 active listings in Santa Cruz de Barahona.
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Gross bookings per Santa Cruz de Barahona listing averaged DOP 322,581 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Dominican Republic average: DOP 773,443), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Santa Cruz de Barahona listing brought in DOP 82,000 in July, its best month, and DOP 34,000 in February, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 34% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 2.4 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
July earned about 2.4 times what February did
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2025 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, DOP 52,400.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
July 2026 led on revenue and nightly rate; bookings peaked in August 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | DOP 54,646 | 23.3% | DOP 6,465 | DOP 1,822 | 33 days | 1 night |
| Oct 2025 | DOP 45,468 | 19.4% | DOP 6,440 | DOP 1,467 | 30 days | 1 night |
| Nov 2025 | DOP 38,222 | 16.7% | DOP 6,390 | DOP 1,274 | 57 days | 2 nights |
| Dec 2025 | DOP 54,902 | 28.2% | DOP 6,416 | DOP 1,771 | 11 days | 3.5 nights |
| Jan 2026 | DOP 49,983 | 31.1% | DOP 6,101 | DOP 1,612 | 17 days | 3.6 nights |
| Feb 2026 | DOP 34,006 | 20.7% | DOP 6,002 | DOP 1,214 | 17 days | 2.3 nights |
| Mar 2026 | DOP 39,628 | 26.8% | DOP 6,088 | DOP 1,278 | 15 days | 3.2 nights |
| Apr 2026 | DOP 45,697 | 26.8% | DOP 6,577 | DOP 1,523 | 25 days | 3.6 nights |
| May 2026 | DOP 55,296 | 22.6% | DOP 6,704 | DOP 1,784 | 18 days | 2.4 nights |
| Jun 2026 | DOP 52,107 | 28.5% | DOP 6,329 | DOP 1,737 | 14 days | 5.4 nights |
| Jul 2026 | DOP 82,033 | 24.9% | DOP 6,830 | DOP 2,646 | 47 days | 3 nights |
| Aug 2026 | DOP 76,268 | 33.2% | DOP 6,501 | DOP 2,460 | 14 days | 3.1 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
The typical Santa Cruz de Barahona listing earns about DOP 34,400 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb income calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Santa Cruz de Barahona Airbnb took in DOP 322,581 in the 12 months to September 2026, an average that counts every active listing, including those open only part of the year. A listing in the top quarter took in about DOP 508,400, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about DOP 29,600 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | DOP 302,381 | DOP 476,600 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay6% of Santa Cruz de Barahona bookings | DOP 20,200 | DOP 31,800 |
| Gross bookings | DOP 322,581 | DOP 508,400 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 13%: 15.5% for the 79% of Santa Cruz de Barahona listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −DOP 41,500 | −DOP 65,500 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; DOP 0 if you clean yourself | −DOP 20,200 | −DOP 31,800 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −DOP 16,100 | −DOP 25,400 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −DOP 6,500 | −DOP 10,200 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −DOP 9,700 | −DOP 15,300 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −DOP 3,200 | −DOP 3,200 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −DOP 1,600 | −DOP 1,600 |
| ManagementDOP 0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | DOP 0 | DOP 0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | DOP 0 | DOP 0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | DOP 0 | DOP 0 |
| Total running costsAbout 24% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −DOP 98,800 | −DOP 153,000 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | DOP 223,781about DOP 18,600 a month | DOP 355,400about DOP 29,600 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Santa Cruz de Barahona's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Santa Cruz de Barahona home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about DOP 42,400 a month, against DOP 26,900 for the average one.
Occupancy
Santa Cruz de Barahona listings were booked on 25% of the nights they were open over the past year, 7 percentage points below the Dominican Republic average (32%). Occupancy climbs to 33% in August and falls to 17% in November.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 3.6 times as often as the bottom quarter.
August was the busiest month in Santa Cruz de Barahona, November the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2025 to August 2026
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Santa Cruz de Barahona, known as ADR (average daily rate), was DOP 6,549 over the past year, about 36% below the Dominican Republic average of DOP 10,200. Rates peak in May and July at about DOP 6,830 and bottom out in February and March at about DOP 6,000.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.4 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
July rates ran 14% above February's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2025 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, DOP 6,400.
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Santa Cruz de Barahona it averaged DOP 1,670 over the past year, from about DOP 1,210 in February to about DOP 2,650 in July.
Per open night, by tier:
July RevPAR was about 2.2 times February's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2025 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, DOP 1,720.
Seasonality
Santa Cruz de Barahona has one high season, July and August, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from February to April and slows again in October and November. A listing earns about 51% more a month in June through August than in December through February.
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJuly–August | DOP 79,200 | 29% | DOP 6,666 |
| Shoulder seasonMay–June, September, December–January | DOP 53,400 | 27% | DOP 6,403 |
| Low seasonFebruary–April, October–November | DOP 40,600 | 22% | DOP 6,299 |
Guests book Santa Cruz de Barahona stays 20 days ahead on average (about three weeks), so many trips are booked close to arrival. November stays are booked furthest out, about 57 days ahead, and December stays closest to arrival, about 11 days. A typical November booking is made in mid-September.
November stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2025 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 20 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 62 active listings in Santa Cruz de Barahona display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Santa Cruz de Barahona.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Santa Cruz de Barahona neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Barahona Beach, Cabo Rojo and San Rafael. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Barahona Beach | Beautiful coastal area popular for its stunning beaches and crystal clear waters. Ideal for tourists looking for a serene beach experience with opportunities for water sports and relaxation. | Malecón de Barahona, Playa Saladilla, Playa Los Patos, Bahía de las Aguilas, Parque Nacional Jaragua |
| Cabo Rojo | Known for its breathtaking cliffs and turquoise waters, Cabo Rojo is a hidden gem attracting nature lovers and adventure seekers. Great for those looking to explore the natural beauty of the Dominican Republic. | Cabo Rojo Cliffs, Playa Cabo Rojo, Laguna de Oviedo, Birdwatching in Jaragua National Park, Snorkeling and diving spots |
| San Rafael | A charming small town known for its beautiful rivers and lush landscape. Perfect for guests looking for a peaceful retreat and outdoor activities like hiking and river swimming. | San Rafael River, Cascada de San Rafael, Hiking trails, Waterfalls, Local eateries |
| Los Patos | A quaint area adjacent to Playa Los Patos, famous for its natural pool and beach vibe. Great for families and beachgoers looking for a less crowded spot. | Playa Los Patos, Natural Pool, Local seafood restaurants, Relaxing beach spots, Tide pools |
| El Quemaíto | An up-and-coming area with potential for growth, it offers proximity to less touristy attractions while providing a local Dominican experience. | Cultural experiences, Local markets, Community festivals, Hiking opportunities, Nearby beaches |
| Villa Central | An urban center with access to basic amenities and local culture. Suitable for visitors who want to experience daily Dominican life while being close to popular tourist locations. | Local markets, Street food, Cultural events, Community parks, Vibrant nightlife |
| Pelempito | Known for its natural beauty and tranquility, this area is perfect for those seeking a getaway that’s surrounded by nature and offers a variety of recreational activities. | Hiking trails, Natural views, Bird watching, Ecotourism activities, Local flora and fauna |
| Los Cacaos | A small coastal community that offers a glimpse into traditional Dominican life. Good for travelers looking for an authentic experience and connection with the local culture. | Local culture, Scenic views, Community events, Traditional food, Beaches |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 89% of listings in Santa Cruz de Barahona, alongside 7 private-room listings (11%). Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 61%, about 1.8 times the share of houses (34%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Santa Cruz de Barahona Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 88.7% | 55 |
| Private room | 11.3% | 7 |
Listings by property type
Santa Cruz de Barahona Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 61.3% | 38 |
| House | 33.9% | 21 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 3.2% | 2 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 1.6% | 1 |
Three-bedroom homes are the most common size in Santa Cruz de Barahona (36% of entire homes), followed by one-bedroom homes (29%). Shares are of the 55 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Santa Cruz de Barahona entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 5.5% | 3 |
| 1 bedroom | 29.1% | 16 |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.2% | 10 |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.4% | 20 |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.3% | 4 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% | 2 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Santa Cruz de Barahona earned DOP 128,000 over the past year, against DOP 240,000 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 16 | DOP 128,000 | DOP 171,000 | DOP 3,248 | 27% |
| 2 bedrooms | 10 | DOP 256,000 | DOP 254,000 | DOP 5,329 | 27% |
| 3 bedrooms | 20 | DOP 240,000 | DOP 458,000 | DOP 7,116 | 27% |
The most common capacity in Santa Cruz de Barahona is two guests or eight or more (25% of listings each), and 52% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 56 listings with a guest capacity on file (90% of the market).
Santa Cruz de Barahona listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 25.0% | 14 |
| 3 guests | 1.8% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 16.1% | 9 |
| 5 guests | 5.4% | 3 |
| 6 guests | 21.4% | 12 |
| 7 guests | 5.4% | 3 |
| 8+ guests | 25.0% | 14 |
Santa Cruz de Barahona hosts set up an average of 3.8 beds per listing. Only 44% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Santa Cruz de Barahona: 82% of listings offer it, and 71% have a washer.
Share of Santa Cruz de Barahona listings with each common amenity
Guests
Santa Cruz de Barahona splits its demand between home and abroad: 63% of guests who left reviews live outside the Dominican Republic, led by visitors from the United States and Spain. Guests speak a mix of languages: Spanish leads at 48%, followed by English and French.
63% of Santa Cruz de Barahona guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Santa Cruz de Barahona guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Santo Domingo | 20.3% |
| New York | 13.4% |
| Santiago De Los Caballeros | 4.1% |
| Miami | 2.0% |
Where Santa Cruz de Barahona guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 42.7% |
| Dominican Republic | 37.1% |
| Spain | 4.1% |
| Puerto Rico | 2.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% |
Languages spoken by Santa Cruz de Barahona guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.5% |
| English | 39.4% |
| French | 3.8% |
| Portuguese | 2.3% |
| Italian | 1.9% |
Santa Cruz de Barahona Airbnbs average 4.80 stars, and 35% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and location is the lowest, at 4.78.
Communication scores highest in Santa Cruz de Barahona; location is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.84 |
| Cleanliness | 4.84 |
| Communication | 4.93 |
| Location | 4.78 |
| Check-in | 4.88 |
| Value | 4.79 |
Booking patterns
All Santa Cruz de Barahona listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 2% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 45% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Santa Cruz de Barahona listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 85.5% | 53 |
| 181-270 days | 14.5% | 9 |
Days a year Santa Cruz de Barahona listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 1.6% | 1 |
| 91-180 days | 12.9% | 8 |
| 31-90 days | 40.3% | 25 |
| 1-30 days | 45.2% | 28 |
The average Santa Cruz de Barahona booking lasts 4.1 nights, longest in June and shortest in October. Listings took about 12 bookings each over the year. More than three-quarters of listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Santa Cruz de Barahona
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Nearly all listings in Santa Cruz de Barahona accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Santa Cruz de Barahona listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Flexible is the most common cancellation policy in Santa Cruz de Barahona, used by 50% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about three-quarters of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 18% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Santa Cruz de Barahona listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
More than half of Santa Cruz de Barahona listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is DOP 1,208, and some higher fees lift the average to DOP 1,782. Spread over the average stay of 4.1 nights, that adds roughly DOP 295 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 6% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Santa Cruz de Barahona, a three-bedroom home, took in DOP 3,060,000 over the past year, about 9.5 times the city's average of DOP 323,000.
Encanto village Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.82
Villa Angel - Luxury Place Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Villa Calajj Entire home · 6 bedrooms Rated 4.83
Beautiful family villa Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.54
Villa del Mar, Barahona Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.81
Luxury 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apt Barahona Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.96 Only 2% of Santa Cruz de Barahona listings are classed as professionally managed, though 26% of listings have a co-host. 58% of listings are run by Superhosts, so a strong review record is the norm here rather than an edge. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 79% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 89 km, Las Charcas (56 km away, 52 listings) earned the most per listing, about 3.5 times as much as Santa Cruz de Barahona. San Juan de la Maguana was the busiest, booked on 28% of nights against 25% in Santa Cruz de Barahona.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barahona 0 km | 130 | DOP 458,064 | DOP 7,183 | 19% |
| Azua 48 km | 57 | DOP 152,527 | DOP 4,058 | 21% |
| Las Charcas 56 km | 52 | DOP 1,127,286 | DOP 18,990 | 22% |
| Pedernales 68 km | 74 | DOP 265,926 | DOP 5,363 | 19% |
| San Juan de la Maguana 68 km | 66 | DOP 258,740 | DOP 4,110 | 28% |
| Baní 79 km | 217 | DOP 385,121 | DOP 8,068 | 23% |
| La Sabina 87 km | 51 | DOP 701,044 | DOP 13,180 | 18% |
| Constanza 89 km | 138 | DOP 390,194 | DOP 7,701 | 20% |
Markets elsewhere in the Dominican Republic with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Santa Cruz de Barahona:
FAQ
An active Santa Cruz de Barahona Airbnb grossed DOP 322,581 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 62 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in DOP 54,100 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Santa Cruz de Barahona listings earn between DOP 22,500 and DOP 54,100 in a typical month, and the top tenth DOP 101,000 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Santa Cruz de Barahona were booked on 25% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 32% for the national average. August was the busiest month.
The average booked night in Santa Cruz de Barahona cost DOP 6,549 before fees. Half of listings charge between DOP 3,300 and DOP 7,275, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Santa Cruz de Barahona listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Santa Cruz de Barahona Airbnb grossed DOP 322,581 in the 12 months to September 2026, 58% below the national average of DOP 773,443, counting listings open only part of the year. A listing at the top-quarter mark, run by its owner with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, has about DOP 29,600 a month left before the mortgage or rent, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
July paid best over the past year, at DOP 82,000 per active listing, and February paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
Each night a Santa Cruz de Barahona listing was open to book earned DOP 1,670 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made DOP 2,590 or more.
Santa Cruz de Barahona stays were booked 20 days (about three weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so a listing can still fill close to the date.
The average Santa Cruz de Barahona Airbnb stay lasted 4.1 nights over the past year. A listing took 12 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Santa Cruz de Barahona Airbnbs 4.80 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and location lowest.
Barahona Beach, Cabo Rojo and San Rafael draw the most short-term rental interest in Santa Cruz de Barahona. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 62 active Airbnb listings in Santa Cruz de Barahona as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Azua, 48 km away.
In Santa Cruz de Barahona, more than half of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is DOP 1,208, and some higher fees lift the average to DOP 1,782.
Method
Figures on this page cover 62 active Airbnb listings in Santa Cruz de Barahona from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in Dominican pesos at DOP 60.4 per US$, the typical rate from October 2025 to September 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
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