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October 2, 2026
Playa Flamingo · Guanacaste
2-Bedroom Villa For Sale In Lomas De Flamingo
$525,000asking
Boutique · 2 ba
Multi-unit
Badges: Strong pick · Looks cheap · verify · Double-check first · Fair · thin comps · Hidden gem · Verified ✓
Asking price
$525,000
asking
Est. gross STR yield
—
on asking
Est. revenue / yr
—
from nearby Airbnbs
Est. occupancy
43%
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 |
|---|
| CasaCielo, Oceanview w/Pool, Near Beaches & Dining | 2 | 0.2 km | 4.95★ | $67,142 |
| Ocean View, Villa Arthela, Flamingo Marina | 4 | 0.3 km | 4.95★ | $159,747 |
| 3 bedroom Ocean view Penthouse | 3 | 0.5 km | 4.95★ | $45,593 |
| Warm and cozy apartment in Playa Flamingo | 2 | 0.6 km | 4.80★ | $7,178 |
| 2BR Condo| king+Queen| Balcony & Pool | 2 | 0.7 km | 4.95★ | $26,090 |
| Casa Sea Breeze-Ocean View Home | 3 | 0.8 km | 4.95★ | $83,068 |
| Private Pool Villa | 5min Walk to Beach & Dining | 3 | 0.9 km | 4.95★ | $69,419 |
| Playa Potrero Condo - Beachfront Blue Waves | 2 | 0.9 km | 4.85★ | $32,804 |
| 36 steps to Playa Potrero, pool, sleeps 5! | 2 | 0.9 km | 4.90★ | $63,043 |
| Flamingo Estates 18- 4 BR House with Pool | 4 | 1.0 km | 4.90★ | $51,033 |
| Luxury Beach Front Home on lovely Playa Potrero | 3 | 1.0 km | 4.90★ | $57,326 |
| Beautiful 2-BR House Steps from the Beach | 2 | 1.1 km | 4.85★ | $57,330 |
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: 10.43489, -85.77713 · maps.google.com/?q=10.434890590273,-85.777130126953
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.
