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August 13, 2026
Playa Flamingo · Guanacaste
Splendor 360º - Maximize Your Investment ~ Marina View Condo and Seller Financing
$990,000asking
Boutique · 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,464 sqft
Multi-unit
Badges: Strong pick · Looks cheap · verify · Double-check first · Fair · thin comps · Hidden gem · Verified ✓
Asking price
$990,000
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 |
|---|
| Luxury ocean view condo steps to marina and beach! | 2 | 0.0 km | 5.00★ | $15,156 |
| #8 Breathtaking Views - 1 Bedroom with Pool | 1 | 0.1 km | 5.00★ | $23,464 |
| Ocean view at its best at a walk from the beach! | 2 | 0.1 km | 5.00★ | $54,507 |
| Oceanfront Playa Flamingo Condo w/ Private Beach | 2 | 0.2 km | 5.00★ | $37,187 |
| Presidential Suite 14B, quiet, ocean view, 2 pools | 1 | 0.2 km | 5.00★ | $23,370 |
| Oceanica Playa Flamingo ¡Impresionantes Vistas! | 2 | 0.2 km | 5.00★ | $45,402 |
| Flamingo Marina Cove- Ocean View & Beach Access | 3 | 0.3 km | 5.00★ | $29,351 |
| Tres Vistas Ocean View Penthouse, Playa Flamingo | 3 | 0.3 km | 5.00★ | $30,445 |
| Tropical Oasis, Ocean View Condo REDUCED rates | 2 | 0.3 km | 5.00★ | $18,582 |
| Punta Plata Condo, Ocean View & Private Beach | 1 | 0.3 km | 5.00★ | $15,004 |
| Oceanfront Condo with Pool & Stunning Views | 2 | 0.3 km | 5.00★ | $65,187 |
| Deluxe Condo, Ocean Views, steps to Marina & Beach | 2 | 0.3 km | 5.00★ | $24,282 |
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.
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: 10.44165, -85.79236 · maps.google.com/?q=10.441646282981258,-85.79236402268108
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.
