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July 29, 2026
Playa Potrero · Guanacaste
Casa de Sueños: Titled Beachfront Estate in Playa Potrero - Playa Potrero, CR
$4,500,000asking
Homes · 6 bd · 6 ba · 7,104 sqft
Weak pick
Badges: Strong pick · Looks cheap · verify · Double-check first · Fair · thin comps · Hidden gem · Verified ✓
Asking price
$4,500,000
asking
Est. gross STR yield
3%
on asking
Est. revenue / yr
$134k/yr
from nearby Airbnbs
Est. occupancy
57%
nights booked
Quick take
Estimated yearly income for this property
| Estimated yearly income | Conservative | Moderate | Optimistic |
|---|
| Gross yield (on asking) | 1% | 3% | 3% |
| Revenue / yr | $52,615 | $134,312 | $154,459 |
Conservative = lowest adjusted nearby rental · Moderate = our default estimate · Optimistic = highest adjusted comp · Wide range = plan to the conservative column.
- · Based on 6 nearby rentals · median 1.8 km.
- · Comps spread widely — plan to the conservative column.
- · 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.
- · Wide spread in comp revenue — operators disagree on what this profile earns.
Comparative market analysis
Successful nearby Airbnbs · 6 in pool · median 1.8 km
| Rental | BR | Dist | Rating | Rev/yr |
|---|
| The Sanctuary-Breathtaking Luxury Beachfront Villa | 5 | 0.1 km | 5.00★ | $181,953 |
| Casa Rio, On the River | 4 | 0.2 km | 5.00★ | $56,444 |
| 4 bedroom home, 3 minute walk to the beach. | 4 | 0.2 km | 5.00★ | $38,432 |
| Casa Mil Flores Lovely Family Home, Potrero Beach | 4 | 0.4 km | 5.00★ | $69,540 |
| Casa Royal – Tropical Zen Villa Walk to beach! | 4 | 0.4 km | 5.00★ | $59,575 |
| Huge 5 Bedroom Beach Home in Playa Potrero! | 5 | 0.7 km | 5.00★ | $79,636 |
| Oceanfront Villa | Private Pool & Concierge | 4 | 0.8 km | 5.00★ | $95,390 |
| Casa Lulu: Large Pool, Walk to Beach & Dining! | 4 | 0.9 km | 5.00★ | $104,139 |
| On the beach! Casa Marlin, Potrero, Costa Rica | 7 | 1.1 km | 5.00★ | $150,759 |
| Costa Rica Villa, Casa Melosa, Playa Potrero | 8 | 1.1 km | 5.00★ | $228,662 |
| Casa Alegre, fantastic 4 bedroom home with pool | 4 | 1.2 km | 5.00★ | $32,473 |
| Casa Marina Bahia, Private Pool, 10 Min to Beach! | 5 | 1.4 km | 5.00★ | $51,322 |
Formula for high-performing rentals
What top earners in Guanacaste tend to have
✓Walk to the beach
✓Beachfront / beach access
✓Ocean view
✓Pool
✓Patio / balcony
✓Outdoor dining
○Air conditioning
○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 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: 10.45201, -85.77096 · maps.google.com/?q=10.452008,-85.770957
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.
