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August 13, 2026
Playa Flamingo · Guanacaste
Casa Blanca Near Tamarindo
$489,000asking
Homes · 3 bd · 4 ba
Weak pick
Badges: Strong pick · Looks cheap · verify · Double-check first · Fair · thin comps · Hidden gem · Verified ✓
Asking price
$489,000
asking
Est. gross STR yield
8%
on asking
Est. revenue / yr
$40k/yr
from nearby Airbnbs
Est. occupancy
64%
nights booked
Quick take
Estimated yearly income for this property
| Estimated yearly income | Conservative | Moderate | Optimistic |
|---|
| Gross yield (on asking) | 5% | 8% | 9% |
| Revenue / yr | $22,672 | $39,775 | $43,753 |
Conservative = lowest adjusted nearby rental · Moderate = our default estimate · Optimistic = highest adjusted comp · Wide range = plan to the conservative column.
- · Based on 6 nearby rentals · median 1.6 km.
- · 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 · 6 in pool · median 1.6 km
| Rental | BR | Dist | Rating | Rev/yr |
|---|
| Apartment 5min from Tamarindo with pool | 2 | 0.4 km | 5.00★ | $11,952 |
| Home with the best pool 5 min drive to town | 2 | 0.9 km | 5.00★ | $31,359 |
| Modern Villa in Tropical Community By Tamarindo | 2 | 1.3 km | 5.00★ | $26,636 |
| Turquoise Paradise | 2 | 1.3 km | 5.00★ | $18,500 |
| Casa La Vaca Loca Unit 4 | 2 | 1.3 km | 5.00★ | $9,617 |
| Beautiful Villa in Gated Community By Tamarindo | 2 | 1.4 km | 5.00★ | $13,583 |
| Calle Uno 34 | 3 | 1.4 km | 5.00★ | $24,205 |
| Nature and hiking lovers~10 min of Tamarindo Beach | 2 | 1.4 km | 5.00★ | $8,053 |
| CU15:New Modern Home with Casitas and Private Pool | 4 | 1.4 km | 5.00★ | $93,860 |
| CU19: New 3 Bdrm Mod Home with Casita & Prv. Pool | 4 | 1.4 km | 5.00★ | $74,818 |
| CU27: New Construction 3bdrm Home with Prv Pool | 3 | 1.4 km | 5.00★ | $48,445 |
| Enchanting Jungle Villa: Your Tropical Escape | 3 | 1.5 km | 5.00★ | $47,601 |
Formula for high-performing rentals
What top earners in Guanacaste tend to have
✓Pool
✓Air conditioning
✓Patio / balcony
✓BBQ / grill
✓Dedicated workspace
✓Family-ready (crib)
○Gym / fitness
○Hot tub
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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: 10.30728, -85.81194 · maps.google.com/?q=10.307278,-85.811943
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.
