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August 13, 2026
Playa Tamarindo · Guanacaste
Residential Multi Unit Building, Turn-Key Investment Property - Playa Tamarindo, CR
$549,000asking
Boutique · 6 bd · 6 ba
Multi-unit
Badges: Strong pick · Looks cheap · verify · Double-check first · Fair · thin comps · Hidden gem · Verified ✓
Asking price
$549,000
asking
Est. gross STR yield
—
on asking
Est. revenue / yr
—
from nearby Airbnbs
Est. occupancy
45%
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.
- · 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 how many separate buildings/units — single-villa comps don't apply to a compound.
- · Confirm registered fee-simple title (folio real), free of liens.
Comparative market analysis
Successful nearby Airbnbs
| Rental | BR | Dist | Rating | Rev/yr |
|---|
| Casa El Jaguar Sunrise Beach Condo | 4 | 0.1 km | 5.00★ | $37,639 |
| 180 Degree Ocean view penthouse right in town | 4 | 0.3 km | 5.00★ | $117,500 |
| The BEST Location in Tamarindo | 4 | 0.3 km | 5.00★ | $87,197 |
| Luxury 4BD/4BTH Villa Private Pool, Steps to Beach | 4 | 0.4 km | 5.00★ | $101,341 |
| Beachside Family Comfort | 2-Minute Walk to Ocean | 4 | 0.4 km | 5.00★ | $71,047 |
| Penthouse *Breathtaking view *Center of Tamarindo | 4 | 0.4 km | 5.00★ | $126,354 |
| Jade Coast #3- Private 5 Bedroom Villa | 5 | 0.5 km | 5.00★ | $134,206 |
| Casa de la Perla, Ocean View 4 Bedroom Home | 4 | 0.5 km | 5.00★ | $131,840 |
| Villa Nova brand new vacation home | 6 | 0.5 km | 5.00★ | $161,022 |
| Casa Redonda Tamarindo, 1/2 block from beach, CR | 5 | 0.6 km | 5.00★ | $124,726 |
| Villa a few steps from the Beach. | 4 | 0.6 km | 5.00★ | $104,390 |
| Villa Ananda (Entire 5-Bedroom Villa) | 5 | 0.6 km | 5.00★ | $130,090 |
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 ZMT public zone (≤50 m of coast)
The first 50 m from the high-tide line is public land and cannot be privately owned. Anything sold here is a concession at best — verify carefully.
Pin: 10.30241, -85.84112 (approximate) · maps.google.com/?q=10.302408142450176,-85.84111695827565
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.
