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August 15, 2026
Playa Hermosa · Guanacaste
Bella Vista Penthouse B2U5
$490,000asking
Condos · 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,701 sqft
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Badges: Strong pick · Looks cheap · verify · Double-check first · Fair · thin comps · Hidden gem · Verified ✓
Asking price
$490,000
asking
Est. gross STR yield
3%
on asking
Est. revenue / yr
$15k/yr
from nearby Airbnbs
Est. occupancy
61%
nights booked
Quick take
Estimated yearly income for this property
| Estimated yearly income | Conservative | Moderate | Optimistic |
|---|
| Gross yield (on asking) | 3% | 3% | 5% |
| Revenue / yr | $15,095 | $15,095 | $25,322 |
Conservative = lowest adjusted nearby rental · Moderate = our default estimate · Optimistic = highest adjusted comp · Wide range = plan to the conservative column.
- · Based on 4 nearby rentals · median 2.0 km.
- · An input looks off — confirm list price, title, and location before you offer.
- · 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 · 4 in pool · median 2.0 km
| Rental | BR | Dist | Rating | Rev/yr |
|---|
| Luxe Mountain-View Condo w/ Resort-Style Amenities | 3 | 0.0 km | 5.00★ | $38,118 |
| Chill Out, Close to beach Fast WiFi - New prices! | 2 | 0.1 km | 5.00★ | $21,816 |
| Playas del Coco, Cozy 2 bedrooms | 2 | 0.1 km | 5.00★ | $25,769 |
| Coco Torres Paradise #48 | 1 | 0.2 km | 5.00★ | $12,889 |
| Villa Estelia, Beach Front | 2 | 0.3 km | 5.00★ | $50,618 |
| Estudio. By Casa Aire. Near Beach - LIR-Airport. | 1 | 0.3 km | 5.00★ | $24,803 |
| Cocomarindo-Ground floor in front of the pool | 1 | 0.4 km | 5.00★ | $14,514 |
| Casa Aire. Unwind heaven. Beach & Airp.2 King bed | 2 | 0.4 km | 5.00★ | $50,704 |
| B Aprt. King bed Casa Aire near airport/beaches. | 1 | 0.4 km | 5.00★ | $35,764 |
| 2/1 BEST value near beach, nicest pool, 24h secure | 2 | 0.5 km | 5.00★ | $10,550 |
| Secret refuge, Casa Jocote | 1 | 0.5 km | 5.00★ | $27,960 |
| Very cozy apartment Marina Loft con piscina | 1 | 0.5 km | 5.00★ | $14,069 |
Formula for high-performing rentals
What top earners in Guanacaste tend to have
✓Walk to the beach
✓Beachfront / beach access
✓Pool
✓Hot tub
✓Patio / balcony
✓Air conditioning
✓Ocean view
○Gym / fitness
○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 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: 10.55096, -85.70014 · maps.google.com/?q=10.5509645,-85.70013929999999
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.
