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October 2, 2026
Las Catalinas · Guanacaste
Casa Chameleon Condominiums, #C Las Catalinas, Las Catalinas, Flamingo, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica 50304
$1,700,000asking
Homes · 3 bd · 3.5 ba
Badges: Strong pick · Looks cheap · verify · Double-check first · Fair · thin comps · Hidden gem · Verified ✓
Asking price
$1,700,000
asking
Est. gross STR yield
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on asking
Est. revenue / yr
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from nearby Airbnbs
Est. occupancy
38%
nights booked
Quick take
Estimated yearly income for this property
Not enough nearby rental proof for a defensible income band yet — verify on the ground before you offer.
- · Based on 81 nearby rentals.
- · Confirm registered fee-simple title (folio real), free of liens.
- · Confirm a legal water supply (AyA or ASADA letter / carta de agua) — no water letter, no deal.
- · Confirm municipal construction permits match what's built — unpermitted pools, casitas, or extra bedrooms are a closing risk.
Comparative market analysis
Successful nearby Airbnbs · 81 in pool
| Rental | BR | Dist | Rating | Rev/yr |
|---|
| Beautiful house Las Catalinas near the town center | 2 | 0.2 km | 4.85★ | $77,539 |
| Luxury Ocean View Home | 3 | 0.2 km | 5.00★ | $200,137 |
| New 2-bedroom condo in Las Catalinas beachtown: El Prado | 2 | 0.3 km | 4.90★ | $43,548 |
| Breathtaking Flat Seconds from the Beach | 2 | 0.4 km | 4.85★ | $52,200 |
| Plaza Mercado 20 in Las Catalinas | 3 | 0.4 km | 4.85★ | $94,660 |
| Las Catalinas Updated 2 Bedroom Steps from Beach | 2 | 0.4 km | 4.95★ | $57,629 |
| Coastal Oceanview 4BR Modern Villa w/ Private Pool | 4 | 1.7 km | 4.75★ | $66,464 |
| Casa Encanto -Beautiful Home | 3 | 1.7 km | 4.90★ | $63,800 |
| Luxury Villa | Infinity Pool & Ocean Views | 3 | 1.7 km | 4.85★ | $62,646 |
| Infinity Pool & Rooftop Deck, Ocean Views | 4 | 1.7 km | 4.95★ | $158,021 |
| Bella Vista, mediterranean villa with oceanview | 4 | 1.7 km | 4.80★ | $58,858 |
| Casa Creta in Las Catalinas | 2 | 1.8 km | 4.85★ | $62,138 |
Formula for high-performing rentals
What top earners in Guanacaste tend to have
Not enough amenity signals from the listing yet — open Photos on the live report, or book a call for a listing review.
Want help closing the gaps? Book a call: puravidaportfolio.com/#contact · Guide: puravidaportfolio.com/guides/costa-rica-str-winning-property-recipe
Verify with your lawyer before buying
Check before you offer — Costa Rica buyer checklist
Listing & data truth
- Asking price is real, complete, and fee-simple — Parse errors, +VAT footnotes, per-key pricing, and fractional shares routinely break yield math.
- Map pin matches the actual parcel — Brokers often publish town-centroid pins; revenue and beach distance shift materially.
- Beds, baths, and build size match reality — Comp matching keys off bedrooms; a 3BR scored as 5BR invalidates the entire revenue band.
Revenue & STR legality
- STR revenue band (our underwriting) — The median on this report is our comp-weighted, product-type-adjusted estimate — the authority for yield and rank on Pura Vida Portfolio.
- Short-term rentals allowed (HOA + municipal) — Gated communities and some municipalities restrict nightly rentals — not visible in photos.
Property & condition
- Amenities match listing, vision, and comp adjustments — Recipe appraisal and gallery vision infer pool, AC, view — photos can be stale or neighboring views.
- Condition matches gallery / vision read — Vision reads finish tier and flags issues from photos only — not a substitute for inspection.
Title & registry
- Fee-simple title — no concession / fractional — Concession land and timeshares can't be underwritten like titled homes.
Water & utilities
- Legal water (AyA or ASADA letter) — No water letter = no permits; common deal-killer in Guanacaste.
Permits & construction
- Built area matches approved construction permits — Owners often add bedrooms, pools, casitas, or second structures without municipal permits — fines, demolition orders, or deal failure at closing.
Zoning & site
- Zoning allows intended use — Automated site DD links to sources — attorney must confirm use certificate.
Closing risk
- Taxes current, HOA solvent, no squatter risk — Arrears attach; HOAs can block rentals; precarista risk on rural parcels.
In the Maritime Terrestrial Zone (50–200 m)
The 50–200 m strip is the restricted ZMT — usually municipal concession land (not fee-simple title) governed by the local Plan Regulador. Confirm whether this is a titled exception or a concession before you act.
Pin: 10.47834, -85.78403 · maps.google.com/?q=10.478336,-85.78403
Disclaimer
Figures are estimates from successful nearby Airbnbs — not an appraisal, investment advice, or guarantee of future income. List price, title, water (AyA/ASADA), permits, and bedroom count can change the math. Verify everything with your lawyer and a local operator before you offer. Methodology: puravidaportfolio.com/methodology · © 2026 Pura Vida Portfolio.
