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August 13, 2026
Playas del Coco · Guanacaste
BEGONIAS 3 - 150m from the Beach! - RE/MAX SYNERGY
$259,000asking
Condos · 2 bd · 2 ba · 850 sqft
Weak pick
Badges: Strong pick · Looks cheap · verify · Double-check first · Fair · thin comps · Hidden gem · Verified ✓
Asking price
$259,000
asking
Est. gross STR yield
6%
on asking
Est. revenue / yr
$15k/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) | 3% | 6% | 6% |
| Revenue / yr | $8,437 | $14,571 | $16,028 |
Conservative = lowest adjusted nearby rental · Moderate = our default estimate · Optimistic = highest adjusted comp · Wide range = plan to the conservative column.
- · Based on 7 nearby rentals · median 0.5 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.
Comparative market analysis
Successful nearby Airbnbs · 7 in pool · median 0.5 km
| Rental | BR | Dist | Rating | Rev/yr |
|---|
| Beautiful Beach condo for your vacation or WFH | 2 | 0.0 km | 5.00★ | $11,655 |
| King Suite w/ Pool & Patio | Walkable Location | 1 | 0.1 km | 5.00★ | $20,212 |
| Coco Sunset - Pura Vida! Beach across the street! | 2 | 0.1 km | 5.00★ | $10,998 |
| Casa Vistas del Coco, ocean views, infinity Pool | 3 | 0.2 km | 5.00★ | $50,845 |
| Gated Comunity, 6 Pools, Walk to the Beach or Town | 2 | 0.3 km | 5.00★ | $41,933 |
| Rare find stunning villa,walk to the ocean/view | 3 | 0.4 km | 5.00★ | $41,094 |
| Modern 2- bd condo super close to the beach ! | 2 | 0.4 km | 5.00★ | $43,792 |
| Oceanview Priv. Rooftop 6 Pools walk to the beach | 1 | 0.4 km | 5.00★ | $20,906 |
| Two Bedroom Suite w/ Pool & Kitchen | Near Beach | 2 | 0.5 km | 5.00★ | $18,599 |
| Three Bedroom Sunny Townhome | 3 | 0.5 km | 5.00★ | $29,188 |
| Perfect Beachfront Villa | Private Pool | Sleeps 8 | 2 | 0.5 km | 5.00★ | $95,249 |
| Las Torres #9 | 1 | 0.5 km | 5.00★ | $12,246 |
Formula for high-performing rentals
What top earners in Guanacaste tend to have
✓Walk to the beach
✓Air conditioning
✓Patio / balcony
✓Dedicated workspace
○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: 10.55821, -85.69060 · maps.google.com/?q=10.558208711049454,-85.69059702423154
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.
