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October 2, 2026
Playa Grande · Guanacaste
Grande Salvaje #4 – 1st Choice Realty Costa Rica
$1,289,000asking
Homes · 4 bd · 4 ba
Weak · thin compsLive & rent
Badges: Strong pick · Looks cheap · verify · Double-check first · Fair · thin comps · Hidden gem · Verified ✓
Asking price
$1,289,000
asking
Est. gross STR yield
6%
on asking
Est. revenue / yr
$80k/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) | 5% | 6% | 7% |
| Revenue / yr | $63,782 | $80,075 | $96,521 |
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 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.
- · 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 2.7 km
| Rental | BR | Dist | Rating | Rev/yr |
|---|
| Casa Reina – Oceanview Retreat for Large Groups | 5 | 0.3 km | 4.85★ | $121,925 |
| The Original House of Dreams | 3 | 0.4 km | 4.90★ | $57,718 |
| Oasis w/ Pool, Walk to Beach | 4 | 0.5 km | 4.80★ | $95,585 |
| Villa Serenity 2 Bedroom 1 min walk to the beach | 2 | 0.6 km | 4.80★ | $51,211 |
| Beach House - 6 minutes walk from the Beach | 4 | 0.6 km | 4.85★ | $63,477 |
| Favorite house right on the beach, steps to ocean | 4 | 0.7 km | 5.00★ | $92,232 |
| Casa Veranera - Secure house with pool near beach | 3 | 0.7 km | 4.85★ | $56,954 |
| Casa Surf 3-BR home + 2 detached casitas | 5 | 0.7 km | 4.80★ | $76,903 |
| Luxury villa walking distance to Playa Grande | 3 | 0.7 km | 4.85★ | $71,984 |
| New modern house w/large pool and path to beach | 5 | 0.8 km | 5.00★ | $97,097 |
| 7 min walk to Surfing Paradise, Pool & Ocean Fun | 5 | 0.8 km | 4.95★ | $85,500 |
| 2 bedroom casita VERY close to the beach | 2 | 0.8 km | 4.90★ | $25,377 |
Formula for high-performing rentals
What top earners in Guanacaste tend to have
✓Walk to the beach
✓Beachfront / beach access
✓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.
In the ZMT public zone (≤50 m of coast)
The first 50 m from the high-tide line is public land and cannot be privately owned. Anything sold here is a concession at best — verify carefully.
Pin: 10.32970, -85.84489 · maps.google.com/?q=10.329703782800703,-85.84489251151155
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.
