Surf Villas of Dominicalito Bay | Walk-to-Beach Income Property

Property overview

Surf Villas of Dominicalito Bay is a 400 m² income-producing rental compound in the Dominicalito Bay coastal community, part of the greater Bahía Ballena region. The property is a 7-minute walk from the beach and the nearby waterfall — a combination that consistently drives strong vacation rental demand in this corridor and is increasingly rare in walkable Southern Pacific communities.

For international buyers, Costa Rica continues to offer meaningful advantages: strong property rights for foreigners, political and economic stability, established tourism infrastructure, and growing demand for eco-conscious and experiential travel. Low-density beach-adjacent inventory like this compound supports long-term value appreciation.

The compound's operational configuration includes:

Houses - 1 villa with three bedrooms - 3 villas with two bedrooms - 1 one-bedroom home

Each house is equipped with a full kitchen, air conditioning, and an independent layout suitable for vacation or mid-term rentals.

Apartments - 3 individual apartments with private bathrooms - 1 additional apartment with a double bed and private bathroom

The diversified mix of units supports several revenue strategies: short-term rental, boutique hospitality operation, retreat-style hosting, or an owner-occupied villa producing income from the remaining units.

Amenities on the property include a shared ranch-style common area, covered parking for 3 vehicles, and additional outdoor parking for 3 to 4 more. The rear boundary borders a small creek with a mountain backdrop, adding to the eco-tourism appeal that supports premium occupancy in this segment of the market.

Strategically, the compound sits within reach of the Southern Pacific's headline attractions: Parque Nacional Marino Ballena and Manuel Antonio National Park, the surf beaches of Dominical, Playa Hermosa, and Dominicalito, and the region's waterfalls, jungle trails, and marine activities. The client base skews toward international travelers from North America and Europe seeking nature, surfing, and wellness-focused experiences.

Strategic highlights: established multi-unit rental compound, walk-to-beach location, tropical natural setting with creek and mountain, flexible income model, high appeal to international tourism markets, and clear opportunity for value optimization through professional branding and marketing. For buyers who want a working coastal business rather than a build-from-scratch project, this compound offers a functioning platform in one of Costa Rica's most desirable coastal corridors.

Listed by Adrián Quesada Meza, Spicy Life Real Estate. MLS# CR26006988M.

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