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October 2, 2026
Tamarindo · Guanacaste
Elegant Luxury - La Esquina Gem
$620,000asking
Condos · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,668 sqft
Weak · thin comps
Badges: Strong pick · Looks cheap · verify · Double-check first · Fair · thin comps · Hidden gem · Verified ✓
Asking price
$620,000
asking
Est. gross STR yield
6%
on asking
Est. revenue / yr
$36k/yr
from nearby Airbnbs
Est. occupancy
66%
nights booked
Quick take
Estimated yearly income for this property
| Estimated yearly income | Conservative | Moderate | Optimistic |
|---|
| Gross yield (on asking) | 4% | 6% | 6% |
| Revenue / yr | $26,778 | $35,830 | $39,413 |
Conservative = lowest adjusted nearby rental · Moderate = our default estimate · Optimistic = highest adjusted comp · Wide range = plan to the conservative column.
- · Based on 3 nearby rentals · median 0.3 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 · 3 in pool · median 0.3 km
| Rental | BR | Dist | Rating | Rev/yr |
|---|
| La Esquina 7 Langosta - 2 Bedroom luxury condo | 2 | 0.0 km | 4.95★ | $28,175 |
| Wifi,pool,kitchen, 3BDR, secure 2 mins to beach | 3 | 0.1 km | 4.80★ | $85,884 |
| Luxury Villa, near the Beach with a Private Pool | 3 | 0.1 km | 4.80★ | $85,561 |
| Gem across the street from the beach | 2 | 0.1 km | 4.90★ | $30,532 |
| 55% OFF 2BR w/ Pool~Daily Service, Walk to Beach | 2 | 0.2 km | 4.75★ | $45,672 |
| Villa Metisse - Your peaceful oasis in Tamarindo | 4 | 0.2 km | 5.00★ | $198,929 |
| Stylish Langosta Escape•Walk to Beach & Tamarindo | 2 | 0.2 km | 4.95★ | $39,588 |
| Blue Iguana, steps from the beach / Playa Langosta | 3 | 0.2 km | 4.80★ | $84,154 |
| Steps from the beach and private pool! | 2 | 0.2 km | 4.90★ | $34,179 |
| Beach Walk A - Direct beach access casita | 2 | 0.2 km | 4.85★ | $31,030 |
| BO, Your Tamarindo luxurious beach retreat | 3 | 0.2 km | 5.00★ | $121,142 |
| CONDO CORAL - Newly Remodeled Ocean Front Condo! | 2 | 0.3 km | 5.00★ | $44,457 |
Formula for high-performing rentals
What top earners in Guanacaste tend to have
✓Walk to the beach
✓Ocean view
✓Pool
✓Patio / balcony
✓Outdoor dining
✓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.
In the Maritime Terrestrial Zone (50–200 m)
The 50–200 m strip is the restricted ZMT — usually municipal concession land (not fee-simple title) governed by the local Plan Regulador. Confirm whether this is a titled exception or a concession before you act.
Pin: 10.29022, -85.85121 · maps.google.com/?q=10.2902188,-85.8512126
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.
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