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August 13, 2026
Playa Grande · Guanacaste
Stylish 4-Bed Tropical Retreat with Pool Near Playa Grande
$599,000asking
Homes · 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,045 sqft
Weak pick
Badges: Strong pick · Looks cheap · verify · Double-check first · Fair · thin comps · Hidden gem · Verified ✓
Asking price
$599,000
asking
Est. gross STR yield
7%
on asking
Est. revenue / yr
$41k/yr
from nearby Airbnbs
Est. occupancy
68%
nights booked
Quick take
Estimated yearly income for this property
| Estimated yearly income | Conservative | Moderate | Optimistic |
|---|
| Gross yield (on asking) | 7% | 7% | 14% |
| Revenue / yr | $41,112 | $41,112 | $82,691 |
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 2.7 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 2.7 km
| Rental | BR | Dist | Rating | Rev/yr |
|---|
| Surf & Relax – Pet Friendly | 2 | 0.3 km | 5.00★ | $12,345 |
| Casa Poiema Playa Grande w/ Private Pool | 4 | 0.8 km | 5.00★ | $69,986 |
| Natural Paradise at Playa Grande | 2 | 1.0 km | 5.00★ | $76,675 |
| Luxury Ocean View Retreat| Sleeps 16 |Pool/Rancho | 5 | 1.1 km | 5.00★ | $70,976 |
| Ocean View Wooden Villa - Villa Melina | 4 | 1.1 km | 5.00★ | $70,075 |
| Ocean View+Infinity Pool+King Beds+Private Villa | 4 | 1.3 km | 5.00★ | $73,411 |
| Playa Grande Ocean View Home (3 bdrm) | 3 | 1.4 km | 5.00★ | $85,153 |
| Casa Pura Vida - Playa Grande - Tamarindo! | 4 | 1.5 km | 5.00★ | $41,112 |
| Casa Blue, prime views of Tamarindo and forest | 5 | 1.5 km | 5.00★ | $163,534 |
| Casa Lubos - 3 Mins to Beach! | 3 | 1.6 km | 5.00★ | $54,363 |
| Villa avec piscine privée, jardin luxuriant ! | 3 | 1.7 km | 5.00★ | $32,042 |
| Villa Corazon, modern, private pool, near beach | 3 | 1.8 km | 5.00★ | $21,714 |
Formula for high-performing rentals
What top earners in Guanacaste tend to have
✓Pool
✓Patio / balcony
✓BBQ / grill
✓Air conditioning
○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: 10.34219, -85.82789 · maps.google.com/?q=10.342194,-85.827889
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.
