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July 29, 2026
Playa Flamingo · Guanacaste
Cantomar Ocean Club Lot #12
$5,575,000asking
Homes · 4 bd · 6 ba · 6,243 sqft
Weak · thin comps
Badges: Strong pick · Looks cheap · verify · Double-check first · Fair · thin comps · Hidden gem · Verified ✓
Asking price
$5,575,000
asking
Est. gross STR yield
1%
on asking
Est. revenue / yr
$77k/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) | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Revenue / yr | $43,810 | $76,768 | $103,810 |
Conservative = lowest adjusted nearby rental · Moderate = our default estimate · Optimistic = highest adjusted comp · Wide range = plan to the conservative column.
- · Based on 4 nearby rentals · median 1.5 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.
- · Few or scattered nearby rentals behind this estimate — lower confidence.
Comparative market analysis
Successful nearby Airbnbs · 4 in pool · median 1.5 km
| Rental | BR | Dist | Rating | Rev/yr |
|---|
| Ocean View boutique Home with Pool | 4 | 0.4 km | 5.00★ | $53,887 |
| Condo with SPECTACULAR VIEW!! | 3 | 0.5 km | 5.00★ | $54,117 |
| Oceanviews, Private Veranda, 2 Pools & Concierge | 2 | 0.5 km | 5.00★ | $15,566 |
| Ocean View, 2 Infinity Pools & Wraparound Terrace | 3 | 0.5 km | 5.00★ | $72,380 |
| Ocean views by day, unforgettable sunsets by night | 3 | 0.6 km | 5.00★ | $59,911 |
| 5 Min Walk to Beach | Modern & Spacious 2BR Condo | 2 | 0.6 km | 5.00★ | $19,358 |
| Stunning Ocean View with 2 Pools | 2 | 0.6 km | 5.00★ | $59,354 |
| Flamingo Beach Ocean View Villa with private pool | 3 | 0.7 km | 5.00★ | $42,149 |
| Villa Camélia — Flamingo Beach Paradise | 3 | 0.7 km | 5.00★ | $158,968 |
| Flamingo #5 - Just Steps to the Sand | 2 | 0.9 km | 5.00★ | $32,323 |
| Luxurious Beach Front Villa Steps From the Ocean | 2 | 1.0 km | 5.00★ | $154,863 |
| Casa Chocolate at The Palms | 2 | 1.0 km | 5.00★ | $112,503 |
Formula for high-performing rentals
What top earners in Guanacaste tend to have
✓Walk to the beach
✓Beachfront / beach access
✓Pool
✓BBQ / grill
✓Gym / fitness
✓Air conditioning
✓Patio / balcony
✓Ocean view
○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.
In the ZMT public zone (≤50 m of coast)
The first 50 m from the high-tide line is public land and cannot be privately owned. Anything sold here is a concession at best — verify carefully.
Pin: 10.42186, -85.79021 · maps.google.com/?q=10.42186,-85.79021
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.
