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October 2, 2026
Playa Hermosa · Guanacaste
El Oasis 320/1/2
$495,000asking
Boutique · 1 bd · 1 ba · 398 sqft
Multi-unit
Badges: Strong pick · Looks cheap · verify · Double-check first · Fair · thin comps · Hidden gem · Verified ✓
Asking price
$495,000
asking
Est. gross STR yield
—
on asking
Est. revenue / yr
—
from nearby Airbnbs
Est. occupancy
32%
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.
- · 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.
- · Confirm a legal water supply (AyA or ASADA letter / carta de agua) — no water letter, no deal.
Comparative market analysis
Successful nearby Airbnbs
| Rental | BR | Dist | Rating | Rev/yr |
|---|
| Beautiful Studio 301 in Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste | 0 | 0.2 km | 4.95★ | $9,596 |
| Beautiful quiet 2 bedroom apartment | 2 | 0.2 km | 4.90★ | $19,919 |
| T-Loft Boutique Studio | 1 | 0.2 km | 4.90★ | $10,939 |
| Steps to the beach!! Maracuya - Featured on HGTV!! | 1 | 0.2 km | 4.95★ | $30,072 |
| Steps to the beach!! Plumeria - Featured on HGTV!! | 2 | 0.2 km | 4.95★ | $35,770 |
| Charming Casita 5 minutes walk to Hermosa Beach | 1 | 0.2 km | 5.00★ | $21,108 |
| Casa Blonies - Designer Beach Apt. - Coco Suite | 2 | 0.4 km | 4.80★ | $46,737 |
| Brand new condo in Playa Hermosa | 2 | 0.4 km | 4.90★ | $25,609 |
| Tiny house with outdoor kitchen. | 1 | 0.4 km | 4.80★ | $7,306 |
| Hermoso Apartamento #5 en Condominio Vista Hermosa | 2 | 0.5 km | 5.00★ | $7,013 |
| Amazing View - 2 BR Condo & Pool w/Security | 2 | 0.5 km | 4.95★ | $15,981 |
| Poolside cottage, sleeps 2, location, location etc | 1 | 0.7 km | 4.95★ | $10,278 |
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: 10.57039, -85.67913 · maps.google.com/?q=10.570389735708622,-85.67913094004564
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.
