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August 13, 2026
Playa Ocotal · Guanacaste
PLUMERIA BEACH HOUSE
$780,000asking
Homes · 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,358 sqft
Weak pick
Badges: Strong pick · Looks cheap · verify · Double-check first · Fair · thin comps · Hidden gem · Verified ✓
Asking price
$780,000
asking
Est. gross STR yield
5%
on asking
Est. revenue / yr
$42k/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% | 5% | 13% |
| Revenue / yr | $20,528 | $41,958 | $98,580 |
Conservative = lowest adjusted nearby rental · Moderate = our default estimate · Optimistic = highest adjusted comp · Wide range = plan to the conservative column.
- · Based on 6 nearby rentals · median 2.7 km.
- · Comps spread widely — plan to the conservative column.
- · Map pin placed in verified community 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.
- · Wide spread in comp revenue — operators disagree on what this profile earns.
Comparative market analysis
Successful nearby Airbnbs · 6 in pool · median 2.7 km
| Rental | BR | Dist | Rating | Rev/yr |
|---|
| Close to Ocotal beach just 6 minute walk. | 2 | 0.0 km | 5.00★ | $12,206 |
| Ocotal Beach House - 4 Bedroom 3 Bath | 4 | 0.2 km | 5.00★ | $26,143 |
| Snorkel’s Paradise Condo, Pool, Steps to the Beach | 4 | 0.2 km | 5.00★ | $46,186 |
| Private oceanview home w/pool,short walk to beach! | 3 | 0.2 km | 5.00★ | $66,510 |
| Prívate Villa - Ocean Views- Walk to beach | 5 | 0.2 km | 5.00★ | $128,548 |
| Beach Front Playa Ocotal Condo | 2 | 0.3 km | 5.00★ | $25,495 |
| Comfortable Beach Front, Great Views & Snorkeling | 2 | 0.3 km | 5.00★ | $21,594 |
| Luxury 5BR Ocean-View Villa / Steps from the beach | 5 | 0.3 km | 5.00★ | $165,343 |
| 360 Views Ocean and Jungle House! | 3 | 0.3 km | 5.00★ | $98,325 |
| The Lighthouse Ocotal. Close to the beach. | 4 | 0.3 km | 5.00★ | $57,781 |
| Breathtaking ocean view, just steps to the beach | 2 | 0.4 km | 5.00★ | $24,379 |
| Expansive Views of Papagayo Bay, Private Pool | 3 | 0.4 km | 5.00★ | $82,470 |
Formula for high-performing rentals
What top earners in Guanacaste tend to have
✓Walk to the beach
✓Pool
✓Patio / balcony
✓Outdoor dining
✓BBQ / grill
✓Air conditioning
○Gym / fitness
○Hot tub
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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: 10.54446, -85.72168 · maps.google.com/?q=10.54445666229361,-85.72168280280759
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.
