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Alma Vacation Rentals

Las Catalinas & Potrero, Guanacaste   ★★★★★4.9 (29 client reviews)

Boutique short-term rental management: revenue science, five-star guest care.

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Overview

Alma manages a deliberately limited portfolio of premium vacation homes, pairing daily revenue management — dynamic pricing across seasons, events, and booking windows — with hotel-grade operations: professional photography, fast multilingual guest messaging, and an exacting housekeeping and linen program.

Owners get clean monthly statements, ICT licensing and VAT handled, and honest forecasts before onboarding: they'll tell you what your home should earn, and decline homes they can't perform for.

Why We Recommend Them

The revenue gap between average and excellent management on this coast is commonly 20–30% — Alma is the only firm we've watched decline a property because they couldn't promise results. That discipline shows up in every owner statement.

— The Founding TeamCosta Rica Property Insider

Best Fit & Honest Limits

Best Fit For

  • Premium homes and villas
  • Owners who want maximized ADR, not just occupancy
  • Investors needing verifiable reporting
  • Homes in Las Catalinas, Potrero & Flamingo
  • Owners who block personal weeks each year

Not Ideal For

  • Budget condos competing on price
  • Long-term unfurnished rentals
  • Owners wanting zero guest activity
  • Homes outside their service zone

Services Offered

Dynamic pricing & revenue management
Photography & listing design
24/7 guest messaging
Hotel-grade housekeeping & linens
Guest screening & damage protection
Monthly owner statements
ICT licensing & VAT compliance
Concierge experiences for guests

What Others Say

Revenue up 27% over our previous manager, same house, first full year.

— Investor in Las Catalinas
★★★★★

The statements are immaculate. My accountant has never been happier.

— Dean & Carla T.
★★★★★

Guests review the service as much as the villa. That protects our asset's reputation.

— Sofia M.
★★★★★

Things To Know

What can my home realistically earn?

They model it from comparable homes' actual occupancy and ADR by month — and give you a conservative-to-strong range before you sign, not after.

What are the full fees?

Management is a percentage of rental revenue with cleaning billed to guests; supplies at cost, no contractor markups. The fee sheet is one page and they'll walk you through it.

Can I still use my home?

Yes — owner weeks are blocked first, then the calendar optimizes around them. Most owners reserve holidays a year out.

Is my home protected from guests?

Screening, security deposits or damage waivers, and post-stay inspections after every checkout. Premium homes warrant premium guests — that's the model.

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