Direct Beachfront Vacation Rental Opportunity With Private Pool In Costa Rica
LOCATION
Playa Tivives, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
ASKING PRICE
US$285,000
SALES REVENUE
On Request
CASH FLOW
On Request
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION
Rare opportunity to acquire a furnished, direct-beachfront home with a private swimming pool on Costa Rica’s Central Pacific coast for only US$285,000.
Located within Coopetivives, an established gated beachfront community in Playa Tivives, this two-story residence offers approximately 240 m² (2,583 sq. ft.) of construction on a spacious 700 m² (7,535 sq. ft.) parcel.
The property features four bedrooms and four bathrooms, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms on each floor. This flexible configuration is suitable for vacation rentals, multigenerational living, large families, retreats, or an owner-occupied residence with ample guest accommodations.
Short-term rentals are currently permitted within the community, allowing the next owner to operate the property as a vacation rental or use it as a private beachfront residence.
The home is furnished and ready for immediate use. It currently does not have air-conditioning, but mini-split systems can easily be installed. Some light cosmetic modernization could further improve its presentation and rental appeal while preserving its traditional Costa Rican beach-house character.
This offering is primarily a real-estate investment opportunity. No established operating company, guaranteed rental income, financial statements, or transferable booking history are being represented as part of the sale.
PROPERTY FEATURES
- Direct beachfront location
- Four bedrooms and four bathrooms
- Approximately 240 m² (2,583 sq. ft.) of construction
- Approximately 700 m² (7,535 sq. ft.) parcel
- Private swimming pool
- Two bedrooms and two bathrooms on each floor
- Covered beachfront terrace
- Upper-level balcony with ocean views
- Granite countertops
- Furnished and ready for immediate use
- Traditional Costa Rican beach-house design
- Gated community with controlled access and security
- Short-term rentals currently permitted
- Space to add mini-split air-conditioning units
LOCATION DESCRIPTION
Playa Tivives is a peaceful Pacific beach community known for fishing, wildlife, beautiful sunsets, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle away from the congestion and higher prices of Costa Rica’s larger tourist destinations.
The property is located approximately:
- 15 minutes from Route 27
- 20–25 minutes from Orotina and Puntarenas
- 90 minutes from Juan Santamaría International Airport
Hospitals, supermarkets, banks, universities, gyms, restaurants, and other everyday services are available in Orotina and Puntarenas. A convenience store and restaurant are also located near the community entrance.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
The property offers several potential uses:
- Short-term vacation rental
- Family beach retreat
- Multigenerational residence
- Small-group retreat or getaway property
- Seasonal or long-term rental
- Owner-occupied residence with rental potential
Its direct beachfront setting, four-bedroom layout, private pool, gated access, and proximity to San José’s international airport make it suitable for buyers seeking a lifestyle property with potential hospitality use.
No rental projections or financial performance are guaranteed. Buyers should independently evaluate rental rates, occupancy expectations, operating expenses, licensing requirements, and applicable tax obligations.
REAL ESTATE AND OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE
Beachfront ownership in Costa Rica differs from traditional fee-simple property ownership in the United States, Canada, and many European countries.
More than 90% of Costa Rica’s beachfront falls within the Maritime Terrestrial Zone and is occupied through government concessions or other legally recognized structures. Less than 10% is fee-simple titled beachfront, making traditionally titled oceanfront property exceptionally scarce and often significantly more expensive.
This property is not fee-simple titled. It is located within Coopetivives, a long-established beachfront cooperative created before Costa Rica’s current Maritime Zone legislation was enacted. The cooperative operates under a special, historically established legal framework and administers approximately 60 beachfront properties.
Each cooperative membership share is associated with a specific residence and parcel. The purchaser acquires the house together with the cooperative membership rights assigned to this particular property, rather than purchasing an unidentified interest in the overall community.
Coopetivives maintains membership and community records, administers concession-related obligations, coordinates renewals, and manages applicable community requirements. Its most recent renewal was completed in 2022, and renewals have generally been processed in 20-year cycles.
The precise ownership, membership, concession, renewal, and transfer conditions must be independently reviewed and confirmed by the buyer’s Costa Rican attorney during due diligence.
COOPERATIVE COMMUNITY FEE
The monthly canon or cooperative community fee is currently approximately US$300 and covers:
- Municipal property taxes associated with the property
- Concession-related obligations
- Cooperative administration
- Garbage collection
- Community security
- Controlled gated access
The current fee, included services, seller’s account status, transfer requirements, and any existing or pending special assessments should be confirmed directly with Coopetivives during the buyer’s due-diligence period.
REASON FOR SALE
Private decision by the owner.
FINANCING
No owner financing is currently being offered.
IMPORTANT BUYER INFORMATION
Every prospective purchaser should retain an independent Costa Rican real-estate attorney or notary of their choice to review the cooperative records, membership rights, concession documentation, renewal history, property status, transfer requirements, permitted commercial use, and all other legal aspects before completing the purchase.
Additional information and private showings are available to qualified buyers.
