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October 2, 2026
Cactus Heights · Guanacaste
Casa Tell
$1,950,000asking
Homes · 5 bd · 8 ba · 10,032 sqft
Weak · thin compsLive & rent
Badges: Strong pick · Looks cheap · verify · Double-check first · Fair · thin comps · Hidden gem · Verified ✓
Asking price
$1,950,000
asking
Est. gross STR yield
6%
on asking
Est. revenue / yr
$120k/yr
from nearby Airbnbs
Est. occupancy
64%
nights booked
Quick take
Estimated yearly income for this property
| Estimated yearly income | Conservative | Moderate | Optimistic |
|---|
| Gross yield (on asking) | 5% | 6% | 7% |
| Revenue / yr | $104,575 | $119,877 | $134,270 |
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 4.6 km.
- · Map pin placed in Cactus Heights by operator — confirm exact lot before closing.
- · 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.
- · Few or scattered nearby rentals behind this estimate — lower confidence.
- · Live & rent — headline is full-property STR on total bedrooms. Open the Live & rent tab to block owner weeks and see what the rental still nets.
Comparative market analysis
Successful nearby Airbnbs · 4 in pool · median 4.6 km
| Rental | BR | Dist | Rating | Rev/yr |
|---|
| Jungle Oasis with Private Pool - Casa Cala | 4 | 0.8 km | 4.90★ | $115,544 |
| Ocean View Villa | 4 Suites | Private Pool | 4 | 0.8 km | 4.80★ | $31,788 |
| Casa Roble | 2 Golf Carts & Housekeeping Included | 6 | 1.1 km | 4.80★ | $200,437 |
| PuraVida Entire Large Beautiful Townhouse w/Pool 2 | 3 | 1.2 km | 4.80★ | $11,910 |
| Beautiful 3 bedroom Condo | 3 | 1.2 km | 4.90★ | $19,217 |
| Villa Edith | 4 | 1.3 km | 4.75★ | $26,436 |
| Casa Pura Vida | 5 | 1.4 km | 4.90★ | $131,663 |
| Centrally located house with a pool | 4 | 1.7 km | 4.85★ | $47,964 |
| Poolside Luxury In Paradise! | 3 | 1.7 km | 4.95★ | $56,221 |
| Villa Sadhana - modern beach oasis/Host up to 20 | 4 | 1.7 km | 4.90★ | $82,950 |
| Spacious Beach-Inspired Condo w/ Beach Club Access | 3 | 1.8 km | 4.80★ | $37,743 |
| Ocean View House, Playas del Coco, Guanacaste | 4 | 1.8 km | 4.85★ | $31,923 |
Formula for high-performing rentals
What top earners in Guanacaste tend to have
✓Ocean view
✓Pool
✓Hot tub
✓Patio / balcony
✓Outdoor dining
✓Air conditioning
○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.
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: 10.53369, -85.70140 · maps.google.com/?q=10.5336886714295,-85.7013952732086
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.
