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July 29, 2026
Playa Potrero · Guanacaste
Vista Marina Beach House – Beachfront Residence - Playa Potrero, CR
$1,695,000asking
Homes · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,497 sqft
Weak · thin comps
Badges: Strong pick · Looks cheap · verify · Double-check first · Fair · thin comps · Hidden gem · Verified ✓
Asking price
$1,695,000
asking
Est. gross STR yield
3%
on asking
Est. revenue / yr
$50k/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) | 3% | 3% | 8% |
| Revenue / yr | $49,530 | $49,530 | $130,756 |
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 2.4 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 2.4 km
| Rental | BR | Dist | Rating | Rev/yr |
|---|
| 2BR Condo| king+Queen| Balcony & Pool | 2 | 0.1 km | 5.00★ | $24,132 |
| Playa Potrero Condo - Beachfront Blue Waves | 2 | 0.3 km | 5.00★ | $29,455 |
| Ocean View, Villa Arthela, Flamingo Marina | 4 | 0.4 km | 5.00★ | $147,884 |
| Private Pool Villa | 5min Walk to Beach & Dining | 3 | 0.4 km | 5.00★ | $70,015 |
| Luxury Beach Front Home on lovely Playa Potrero | 3 | 0.4 km | 5.00★ | $57,326 |
| CasaCielo, Oceanview w/Pool, Near Beaches & Dining | 2 | 0.4 km | 5.00★ | $65,205 |
| 3-BR condo w/ pool. Surfside Playa Potrero! | 3 | 0.6 km | 5.00★ | $37,924 |
| Modern Jungle Home 5 min walk from Potrero Beach | 2 | 0.6 km | 5.00★ | $13,705 |
| Oceanfront Villa | Private Pool & Concierge | 4 | 0.6 km | 5.00★ | $95,390 |
| Beachside 1st Floor Condo Near Flamingo & Conchal | 2 | 0.6 km | 5.00★ | $30,662 |
| Beautiful 2-BR House Steps from the Beach | 2 | 0.7 km | 5.00★ | $59,252 |
| Cozy 3BR Duplex Private Pool, AC, and Beach Access | 3 | 0.7 km | 5.00★ | $35,106 |
Formula for high-performing rentals
What top earners in Guanacaste tend to have
✓Walk to the beach
✓Beachfront / beach access
✓Ocean view
✓Air conditioning
✓Patio / balcony
✓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.
In the ZMT public zone (≤50 m of coast)
The first 50 m from the high-tide line is public land and cannot be privately owned. Anything sold here is a concession at best — verify carefully.
Pin: 10.44048, -85.77657 · maps.google.com/?q=10.440481409027926,-85.77657394853874
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.
