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October 2, 2026
Potrero · Guanacaste
Cozy and Relaxing Villa Steps from Playa Potrero – 1st Choice Realty Costa Rica
$190,000asking
Homes · 2 bd · 1 ba · 721 sqft
Weak · thin compsLive & rent
Badges: Strong pick · Looks cheap · verify · Double-check first · Fair · thin comps · Hidden gem · Verified ✓
Asking price
$190,000
asking
Est. gross STR yield
7%
on asking
Est. revenue / yr
$13k/yr
from nearby Airbnbs
Est. occupancy
62%
nights booked
Quick take
Estimated yearly income for this property
| Estimated yearly income | Conservative | Moderate | Optimistic |
|---|
| Gross yield (on asking) | 6% | 7% | 8% |
| Revenue / yr | $10,641 | $12,702 | $15,036 |
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 0.2 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.
- · Live & rent — headline is full-property STR on total bedrooms. Open the Live & rent tab to block owner weeks and see what the rental still nets.
Comparative market analysis
Successful nearby Airbnbs · 3 in pool · median 0.2 km
| Rental | BR | Dist | Rating | Rev/yr |
|---|
| Spacious home w terrace, pool & peaceful garden | 3 | 0.1 km | 4.80★ | $16,344 |
| Potrero’s brand new complete apartment | 1 | 0.2 km | 4.90★ | $9,811 |
| Villa Gringo Paradise, a perfect Costa Rican Villa | 2 | 0.2 km | 4.80★ | $10,641 |
| Casita Potrero | 1 | 0.3 km | 4.85★ | $62,246 |
| Villa La Palmeria, Ocean View, pool, Potrero Beach | 3 | 0.3 km | 4.90★ | $48,497 |
| Luxury Condo Horizon 1, Amazing Ocean View/Wifi/AC | 2 | 0.5 km | 4.95★ | $29,570 |
| ROMANTIC OCEAN VIEW VILLA! | 1 | 0.5 km | 4.90★ | $34,814 |
| Lux. Romantic cocoon: Amazing sea view. Priv. Pool | 1 | 0.5 km | 5.00★ | $39,094 |
| Tiny home w/ Pool, Backyard, Parking, BBQ, Kitchen | 1 | 0.6 km | 4.95★ | $13,704 |
| Private house with pool.10 min walk to Penca beach | 3 | 0.6 km | 4.85★ | $22,240 |
| Casa Stella | 2 | 0.6 km | 4.85★ | $30,354 |
| The Serenity studio at the Lanktuary in Potrero | 1 | 0.7 km | 4.90★ | $4,472 |
Formula for high-performing rentals
What top earners in Guanacaste tend to have
✓Walk to the beach
✓Pool
○Gym / fitness
○Hot tub
○BBQ / grill
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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: 10.45935, -85.76464 · maps.google.com/?q=10.459346172675707,-85.76464386765872
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.
