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August 13, 2026
Matapalo · Guanacaste
Casa Bamboo – Matapalo - Matapalo, CR
$385,000asking
Homes · 3 bd · 2 ba
Fair pick
Badges: Strong pick · Looks cheap · verify · Double-check first · Fair · thin comps · Hidden gem · Verified ✓
Asking price
$385,000
asking
Est. gross STR yield
11%
on asking
Est. revenue / yr
$43k/yr
from nearby Airbnbs
Est. occupancy
62%
nights booked
Quick take
Estimated yearly income for this property
| Estimated yearly income | Conservative | Moderate | Optimistic |
|---|
| Gross yield (on asking) | 5% | 11% | 15% |
| Revenue / yr | $20,415 | $42,751 | $57,664 |
Conservative = lowest adjusted nearby rental · Moderate = our default estimate · Optimistic = highest adjusted comp · Wide range = plan to the conservative column.
- · Based on 8 nearby rentals · median 2.6 km.
- · Comps spread widely — plan to the conservative column.
- · 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.
- · Wide spread in comp revenue — operators disagree on what this profile earns.
Comparative market analysis
Successful nearby Airbnbs · 8 in pool · median 2.6 km
| Rental | BR | Dist | Rating | Rev/yr |
|---|
| Casa nuevo conchal | 4 | 0.4 km | 5.00★ | $58,056 |
| Unique 5 minutes from Playa Conchal | 2 | 0.6 km | 5.00★ | $35,241 |
| Tranquil Retreat Just 5 Minutes from Playa Concha | 3 | 0.7 km | 5.00★ | $60,746 |
| New and modern villa 5 minutes from the beach | 2 | 0.7 km | 5.00★ | $30,087 |
| Villa Aroha avec piscine privée, près des plages | 2 | 0.7 km | 5.00★ | $50,716 |
| Cabañas encantadoras de madera | 2 | 0.7 km | 5.00★ | $6,432 |
| Cabaña Ruta del Sol | 2 | 0.8 km | 5.00★ | $24,742 |
| Appart 4/6pers piscine au centre des+belles plages | 2 | 1.2 km | 5.00★ | $20,611 |
| House 4 Private Pool, BBQ Ranch, WiFi near beaches | 2 | 1.5 km | 5.00★ | $16,435 |
| Vacation House – Incredible Design | 3 | 1.7 km | 5.00★ | $21,905 |
| House 1 with PrivatePool&BBQ Great for relaxing | 2 | 1.9 km | 5.00★ | $23,201 |
| Roble Sabana 2BR Luxury Condo - Reserva Conchal | 2 | 2.1 km | 5.00★ | $46,660 |
Formula for high-performing rentals
What top earners in Guanacaste tend to have
✓Pool
✓Hot tub
✓Outdoor dining
✓Air conditioning
✓Dedicated workspace
○Gym / fitness
○BBQ / grill
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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.
Inland of the ZMT with a registered parcel
It's beyond the 200 m Maritime Terrestrial Zone and matches a registered finca — consistent with fee-simple (titled) ownership. Always confirm the folio real for liens and exact area.
Pin: 10.37240, -85.80553 · maps.google.com/?q=10.372398608611308,-85.80553203684315
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.
