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August 13, 2026
Playa Tamarindo · Guanacaste
Riverland Duplex - Playa Tamarindo, CR
$549,000asking
Boutique · 2 keys · 3 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 |
|---|
| Sunrise 46 - 3 Bdrm. In the Heart of Tamarindo! | 3 | 0.0 km | 5.00★ | $41,538 |
| Beachfront 2-Bedroom, W/Private Balcony/Beach View | 2 | 0.1 km | 5.00★ | $20,573 |
| 180 Degree Ocean view penthouse right in town | 4 | 0.1 km | 5.00★ | $117,500 |
| Casa El Jaguar Sunrise Beach Condo | 4 | 0.2 km | 5.00★ | $37,639 |
| Ocean View Sunrise Tamarindo Beach Condo | 3 | 0.2 km | 5.00★ | $42,472 |
| Perfectly located 2 bedroom getaway with views | 2 | 0.2 km | 5.00★ | $27,130 |
| Tropical 3BR Condo – Across Tamarindo Beach | 3 | 0.3 km | 5.00★ | $36,660 |
| Sadhana Tamarindo | 2 | 0.3 km | 5.00★ | $63,331 |
| The BEST Location in Tamarindo | 4 | 0.3 km | 5.00★ | $87,197 |
| Beachside 2 bedroom Apartment! | 2 | 0.3 km | 5.00★ | $25,256 |
| Penthouse *Breathtaking view *Center of Tamarindo | 4 | 0.3 km | 5.00★ | $126,354 |
| Tropical getaway walk to beach, restaurants, shops | 2 | 0.3 km | 5.00★ | $24,223 |
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: 10.30112, -85.84111 (approximate) · maps.google.com/?q=10.301115173486805,-85.8411107311202
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.
