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October 2, 2026
Langosta · Guanacaste
Sky-Level Luxury Double Penthouse with Panoramic Ocean Views in Playa Langosta
$1,900,000asking
Boutique · 5 bd · 6 ba · 5,199 sqft
Multi-unit
Badges: Strong pick · Looks cheap · verify · Double-check first · Fair · thin comps · Hidden gem · Verified ✓
Asking price
$1,900,000
asking
Est. gross STR yield
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on asking
Est. revenue / yr
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from nearby Airbnbs
Est. occupancy
45%
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.
- · Confirm how many separate buildings/units — single-villa comps don't apply to a compound.
- · 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.
Comparative market analysis
Successful nearby Airbnbs
| Rental | BR | Dist | Rating | Rev/yr |
|---|
| Villa Metisse - Your peaceful oasis in Tamarindo | 4 | 0.1 km | 5.00★ | $198,929 |
| Sandpiper | Beach Club, Private Pool, King Beds | 3 | 0.1 km | 5.00★ | $85,770 |
| Wifi,pool,kitchen, 3BDR, secure 2 mins to beach | 3 | 0.2 km | 4.80★ | $85,884 |
| Blue Iguana, steps from the beach / Playa Langosta | 3 | 0.2 km | 4.80★ | $84,154 |
| Luxury Villa steps from the beach | 6 | 0.2 km | 4.90★ | $154,830 |
| Luxury 4 Bedroom with World Class Views | 5 | 0.2 km | 4.90★ | $137,436 |
| NEW Modern Luxury Villa Steps to Tamarindo Beach | 5 | 0.2 km | 5.00★ | $215,428 |
| Casa Salita - Lovely Cottage Lobster, Tamarindo | 4 | 0.3 km | 4.85★ | $73,959 |
| Luxury Villa, near the Beach with a Private Pool | 3 | 0.3 km | 4.80★ | $85,561 |
| Queen Room /Colonial Beachfront Boutique Hotel | 3 | 0.3 km | 5.00★ | $55,699 |
| Beachfront Beach House/Apartment Amazing View | 4 | 0.3 km | 4.85★ | $82,402 |
| Nimbu Vida West: Elite Play + Playa + Pool Luxury | 5 | 0.3 km | 5.00★ | $227,315 |
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.
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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
- Short-term rentals allowed (HOA + municipal) — Gated communities and some municipalities restrict nightly rentals — not visible in photos.
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.
Boutique / multi-key
- Per-key economics documented — Boutique listings aren't comped against single-villa medians — need keys, ADR, and opex per key.
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: 10.29137, -85.84998 · maps.google.com/?q=10.2913692,-85.8499802
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.
