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October 2, 2026
Rural Communities · Guanacaste
Casa Tempisque – Tranquil Retreat in Matapalo with Pool and BBQ Rancho
$599,000asking
Homes · 3 bd · 2.5 ba
Weak pick
Badges: Strong pick · Looks cheap · verify · Double-check first · Fair · thin comps · Hidden gem · Verified ✓
Asking price
$599,000
asking
Est. gross STR yield
8%
on asking
Est. revenue / yr
$51k/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) | 8% | 8% | 9% |
| Revenue / yr | $47,951 | $50,511 | $53,994 |
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 2.7 km.
- · Approximate pin — get exact parcel coordinates before trusting the comp pool.
- · Get exact parcel coordinates — approximate pin; accept placement in admin location queue or verify on site.
- · 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 · 6 in pool · median 2.7 km
| Rental | BR | Dist | Rating | Rev/yr |
|---|
| House 4 Private Pool, BBQ Ranch, WiFi near beaches | 2 | 0.2 km | 4.85★ | $18,177 |
| Apartment 4/6 Pool Guanacaste Beach Center | 2 | 0.9 km | 4.90★ | $22,022 |
| Matambú Main House | 2 | 0.9 km | 4.85★ | $20,224 |
| Charming wooden cabins | 2 | 0.9 km | 4.90★ | $6,639 |
| Ruta del Sol Cabin | 2 | 1.0 km | 4.90★ | $24,416 |
| CV38: Peaceful 2BR w Pool - Near CR Best Beaches | 2 | 1.1 km | 4.90★ | $26,031 |
| House 1 with PrivatePool&BBQ Great for relaxing | 2 | 1.3 km | 4.85★ | $25,076 |
| Villa in Playa Grande • Pool • BBQ • Fire Pit | 3 | 1.6 km | 4.95★ | $57,934 |
| Private House and Pool 15 min from Tamarindo Town | 3 | 1.6 km | 5.00★ | $48,146 |
| House 3 with PrivatePool&BBQ Great for relaxing | 2 | 1.7 km | 4.85★ | $16,509 |
| House 2 with PrivatePool&BBQ Great for relaxing | 2 | 1.7 km | 4.85★ | $27,242 |
| Moon Shape Villa with Pool and 360° Mountain Views | 2 | 1.7 km | 4.95★ | $58,102 |
Formula for high-performing rentals
What top earners in Guanacaste tend to have
✓Pool
✓BBQ / grill
✓Air conditioning
✓Patio / balcony
✓Dedicated workspace
○Gym / fitness
○Hot tub
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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: 10.35841, -85.79958 (approximate) · maps.google.com/?q=10.358409548094071,-85.79957774612687
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.
