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October 2, 2026
Playa Hermosa · Guanacaste
VILLA BELLA AZUL PALO ALTO Lots 27B/C
$1,299,000asking
Homes · 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,799 sqft
Fair pickLive & rent
Badges: Strong pick · Looks cheap · verify · Double-check first · Fair · thin comps · Hidden gem · Verified ✓
Asking price
$1,299,000
asking
Est. gross STR yield
9%
on asking
Est. revenue / yr
$121k/yr
from nearby Airbnbs
Est. occupancy
63%
nights booked
Quick take
Estimated yearly income for this property
| Estimated yearly income | Conservative | Moderate | Optimistic |
|---|
| Gross yield (on asking) | 7% | 9% | 11% |
| Revenue / yr | $90,404 | $120,707 | $137,512 |
Conservative = lowest adjusted nearby rental · Moderate = our default estimate · Optimistic = highest adjusted comp · Wide range = plan to the conservative column.
- · Based on 7 nearby rentals · median 1.6 km.
- · 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.
- · 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 · 7 in pool · median 1.6 km
| Rental | BR | Dist | Rating | Rev/yr |
|---|
| Villa Quetzal • Vista Pool Villa 4BR •Pet Friendly | 4 | 0.2 km | 4.90★ | $61,171 |
| Private Pool Villa, Resort & Beach Access | 2 | 0.3 km | 4.80★ | $43,298 |
| 3 bedroom villa (Villa #8) Playa Hermosa CR | 3 | 0.4 km | 4.80★ | $54,003 |
| Gorgeous 3 bedroom Villa - Picture Perfect View! | 3 | 0.5 km | 5.00★ | $130,274 |
| Casa de Encanto Tropical | 2 | 0.5 km | 5.00★ | $44,888 |
| Amazing Oceanview Condo with Private Pool | 3 | 0.6 km | 4.85★ | $57,960 |
| Tunnel to Paradise | 5 | 0.6 km | 4.90★ | $214,850 |
| Spacious 3 Bedroom Condo - Walk to the Beach | 3 | 0.6 km | 4.85★ | $53,307 |
| Condo luxury, ocean view, near the beach | 2 | 0.6 km | 5.00★ | $37,300 |
| The Shrimp | 4 | 0.6 km | 4.80★ | $73,365 |
| Tropical Beach Villa with Pool | 3 | 0.6 km | 4.95★ | $30,658 |
| Villa del Sully / Villa Sol #32 | 3 | 0.7 km | 4.85★ | $54,822 |
Formula for high-performing rentals
What top earners in Guanacaste tend to have
✓Walk to the beach
✓Ocean view
✓Pool
✓Patio / balcony
✓Outdoor dining
✓Gym / fitness
✓Air conditioning
✓BBQ / grill
○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.
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: 10.57732, -85.66856 · maps.google.com/?q=10.577318779303054,-85.66855628884962
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.
