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October 2, 2026
Playa Ocotal · Guanacaste
Beachfront Gated Community – Bahía Pez Vela 17 Ocean View Villa
$560,000asking
Condos · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,099 sqft
Weak · thin comps
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Asking price
$560,000
asking
Est. gross STR yield
5%
on asking
Est. revenue / yr
$27k/yr
from nearby Airbnbs
Est. occupancy
60%
nights booked
Quick take
Estimated yearly income for this property
| Estimated yearly income | Conservative | Moderate | Optimistic |
|---|
| Gross yield (on asking) | 4% | 5% | 5% |
| Revenue / yr | $24,632 | $26,739 | $29,325 |
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 1.5 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.
Comparative market analysis
Successful nearby Airbnbs · 3 in pool · median 1.5 km
| Rental | BR | Dist | Rating | Rev/yr |
|---|
| 3 BR Villa on Secluded Beach Bahia Pez Vela Ocotal | 3 | 0.1 km | 4.95★ | $66,268 |
| Ocotal Beach, Azul Paraiso 4A Villa with Oceanview | 3 | 0.4 km | 4.90★ | $71,070 |
| Expansive Views of Papagayo Bay, Private Pool | 3 | 0.4 km | 4.90★ | $84,143 |
| Breathtaking ocean view, just steps to the beach | 2 | 0.5 km | 4.90★ | $24,027 |
| Beach Front Playa Ocotal Condo | 2 | 0.5 km | 4.80★ | $24,984 |
| Snorkel’s Paradise Condo, Pool, Steps to the Beach | 4 | 0.6 km | 4.90★ | $54,864 |
| Hillside: Terrace, Pool, Concierge & Beach Access | 4 | 0.7 km | 4.85★ | $58,243 |
| Private Terrace, Whale Views & Concierge | 2 | 0.7 km | 4.85★ | $38,127 |
| Private oceanview home w/pool,short walk to beach! | 3 | 0.7 km | 5.00★ | $70,357 |
| Close to Ocotal beach just 6 minute walk. | 2 | 0.7 km | 4.90★ | $13,523 |
| Paradise with a view! 3BR/3BA spacious luxury. | 3 | 0.8 km | 4.85★ | $61,925 |
| Breathtaking Ocean View Spacious 3 Bedroom 3 Bath | 3 | 0.8 km | 5.00★ | $62,186 |
Formula for high-performing rentals
What top earners in Guanacaste tend to have
✓Walk to the beach
✓Beachfront / beach access
✓Ocean view
○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: 10.54364, -85.72832 · maps.google.com/?q=10.543641754,-85.7283181784
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.
