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August 13, 2026
Tamarindo · Guanacaste
Seahorse Estate - Convert from Resort to Family Legacy Compound
$1,180,000asking
Boutique · 12 bd · 12 ba · 5,274 sqft
Multi-unit
Badges: Strong pick · Looks cheap · verify · Double-check first · Fair · thin comps · Hidden gem · Verified ✓
Asking price
$1,180,000
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 |
|---|
| Hacienda JJ - 4 rooms - Private place & Pool | 4 | 0.3 km | 5.00★ | $51,536 |
| PlayaTamarindo, Costa Rica | 5 | 0.4 km | 5.00★ | $33,408 |
| Casa Pura Vida - Playa Grande - Tamarindo! | 4 | 2.7 km | 5.00★ | $41,112 |
| Casa Flo – Your Perfect Tropical Vacation Villa | 4 | 3.1 km | 5.00★ | $39,778 |
| Villa with Ocean View Tennis y Pickleball | 7 | 3.3 km | 5.00★ | $181,363 |
| Luxury Ocean View Retreat| Sleeps 16 |Pool/Rancho | 5 | 3.8 km | 5.00★ | $70,976 |
| Casa nuevo conchal | 4 | 3.9 km | 5.00★ | $58,056 |
| House. Beach. Love | 6 | 3.9 km | 5.00★ | $67,710 |
| Ocean View+Infinity Pool+King Beds+Private Villa | 4 | 4.1 km | 5.00★ | $73,411 |
| Casa Blue, prime views of Tamarindo and forest | 5 | 4.2 km | 5.00★ | $163,534 |
| Ocean View Wooden Villa - Villa Melina | 4 | 4.2 km | 5.00★ | $70,075 |
| Casa Poiema Playa Grande w/ Private Pool | 4 | 4.9 km | 5.00★ | $69,986 |
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: 10.34259, -85.78974 · maps.google.com/?q=10.3425944,-85.7897365
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.
