This four-bedroom luxury home in La Estancia — an exclusive gated community near Playa Herradura and Los Sueños Marina — pairs high-end living with investment performance that's genuinely hard to find here. Priced at $849,000 and leased at $6,500/month ($78,000 annually), it delivers a 9.2% gross cap rate, virtually unheard of in Costa Rica's luxury market. Premium tenants cover all utilities and property management, so ownership is turnkey and hands-off.
The Investment Case
$78,000 in annual rental income under the current lease, at a 9.2% gross cap rate on the asking price. Tenants pay all utilities plus property manager fees. These are premium long-term tenants placed through a U.S.-based luxury agency — not short-term Airbnb turnover — and the property is fully managed with minimal owner oversight. This is real income history in hand, not projected returns to underwrite.
That distinction matters more than it did a year ago. From January 2026 Costa Rica applies a 12.75% tax to gross income from short-term rentals booked through Airbnb and similar platforms — charged on the gross, before any expenses, and withheld by the platform before the money reaches the owner. Long-term tenancies of more than thirty days fall outside it entirely, as they do outside the 13% IVA on short stays. The income here is unaffected, which is worth knowing if you are comparing this against a house being sold on projected nightly returns.
The Home
Four bedrooms with four full and two half baths, all en-suite, across 4,306 square feet built in 2016. The open-concept great room combines a chef's kitchen, dining, and living areas — quartz countertops, Electrolux fridge and freezer, indoor grill, and bar seating for six. Leather furnishings, blackout blinds, smart TVs, central A/C, and in-ceiling sound throughout, with professionally designed interiors and upscale finishes.
Outdoor Living
A lap-length private pool with submerged stainless loungers, a covered lounge and dining area seating 14+ with roll-down privacy blinds, a poolside half bath, and lush landscaping for privacy. There's also a tiled double garage and manicured green space.
Community & Location
La Estancia offers cobblestone streets, underground utilities, 24/7 gated security, tennis courts, and a community pool. You're two minutes from Herradura Beach and the Los Sueños Marina and golf course — dining, sportfishing, shopping — and four kilometers from Jacó for restaurants, nightlife, and services. Automercado and upscale shops like Crate & Barrel are within walking distance.
More than a luxury home, this is an income-producing asset with one of the strongest returns in Costa Rica's high-end market. Full financials, lease terms, and HOA details available on request.
