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August 13, 2026
Vista Penca · Guanacaste
Seas the Day - Playa Potrero, CR
$169,000asking
Boutique · 1 bd · 1 ba · 377 sqft
Multi-unit
Badges: Strong pick · Looks cheap · verify · Double-check first · Fair · thin comps · Hidden gem · Verified ✓
Asking price
$169,000
asking
Est. gross STR yield
—
on asking
Est. revenue / yr
—
from nearby Airbnbs
Est. occupancy
38%
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.
- · Map pin placed in Vista Penca by operator — confirm exact lot before closing.
- · 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 |
|---|
| Walk to Beach • Pool • Great for Families | 2 | 0.5 km | 5.00★ | $40,485 |
| 1-bdrm 1st floor unit +scenic views & pool access | 1 | 0.5 km | 5.00★ | $21,393 |
| Mangrove bungalows at the beach | 1 | 0.6 km | 5.00★ | $8,935 |
| GORGEOUS ocean view villas WITH PRIVATE POOL ☀️🏝 | 1 | 0.7 km | 5.00★ | $30,896 |
| The Little Beach Bungalow | 1 | 0.7 km | 5.00★ | $106,275 |
| Gated Condo w/ Pool, Near Playa Penca - Sleeps 6 | 2 | 0.9 km | 5.00★ | $43,258 |
| Villa 2BR 2Full beds 1 sofa-bed kitchen terrace | 1 | 1.0 km | 5.00★ | $15,561 |
| house close to the ocean | 2 | 1.1 km | 5.00★ | $11,952 |
| Casita Potrero | 1 | 1.1 km | 5.00★ | $54,576 |
| ROMANTIC OCEAN VIEW VILLA! | 1 | 1.2 km | 5.00★ | $35,140 |
| Village Claudia 21A – A perfect place for relax | 2 | 1.2 km | 5.00★ | $14,274 |
| Luxury Condo Horizon 1, Amazing Ocean View/Wifi/AC | 2 | 1.3 km | 5.00★ | $28,477 |
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.
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: 10.46767, -85.77242 · maps.google.com/?q=10.467672542953773,-85.7724189693674
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.
