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October 2, 2026
Playa Hermosa · Guanacaste
Gaviota 5
$529,000asking
Homes · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,002 sqft
Weak · thin comps
Badges: Strong pick · Looks cheap · verify · Double-check first · Fair · thin comps · Hidden gem · Verified ✓
Asking price
$529,000
asking
Est. gross STR yield
7%
on asking
Est. revenue / yr
$36k/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) | 2% | 7% | 11% |
| Revenue / yr | $10,383 | $36,292 | $57,022 |
Conservative = lowest adjusted nearby rental · Moderate = our default estimate · Optimistic = highest adjusted comp · Wide range = plan to the conservative column.
- · Based on 3 nearby rentals · median 0.3 km.
- · Comps spread widely — plan to the conservative column.
- · 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 · 3 in pool · median 0.3 km
| Rental | BR | Dist | Rating | Rev/yr |
|---|
| Hermoso Apartamento #5 en Condominio Vista Hermosa | 2 | 0.1 km | 5.00★ | $7,013 |
| Brand new condo in Playa Hermosa | 2 | 0.1 km | 4.90★ | $25,609 |
| Casa conchas | 3 | 0.1 km | 4.85★ | $10,383 |
| Guanacaste - San Juan House | 4 | 0.1 km | 4.95★ | $110,421 |
| Hermosa del Mar Luxury Beach Apartment. | 2 | 0.3 km | 4.90★ | $37,631 |
| Beach front property - Rustic Cabin | 4 | 0.3 km | 4.80★ | $30,349 |
| Casa Blonies - Designer Beach Apt. - Coco Suite | 2 | 0.3 km | 4.80★ | $46,737 |
| Sol y Mar 4A • Beachfront 3BR Ocean View | 3 | 0.3 km | 4.95★ | $67,593 |
| Villa Serena. Lux Villa. Stunning Ocean Views | 3 | 0.3 km | 5.00★ | $134,077 |
| The Shrimp | 4 | 0.4 km | 4.80★ | $73,365 |
| Condo luxury, ocean view, near the beach | 2 | 0.4 km | 5.00★ | $37,300 |
| Casa Mulira • Modern 4BR Ocean View Villa | 4 | 0.4 km | 4.85★ | $130,700 |
Formula for high-performing rentals
What top earners in Guanacaste tend to have
✓Walk to the beach
✓Air conditioning
✓Dedicated workspace
✓Family-ready (crib)
○Pool
○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.
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: 10.57391, -85.67686 · maps.google.com/?q=10.573913548677215,-85.6768563846462
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.
