Three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, a private swimming pool, and a 2-level floor plan at $250,000 inside Punta Leona's Alpairo neighborhood — this is the kind of property that fits a real range of buyers. Families, investors, part-time residents, and full-time expats all have a natural home here. And one detail stands out from the rest of the inventory at www.jacobeachchef.com: seller financing is available. That's rare in the Central Pacific market, and it opens the door for buyers who want to move quickly without waiting on a bank.
The house sits in Alpairo, one of the residential neighborhoods within the broader Punta Leona resort complex — a 750-hectare gated community on Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast, about 25 minutes north of Jacó. For anyone who has been researching best places to buy near Jaco Beach, Punta Leona consistently comes out near the top: private beaches, 24-hour staffed security gates, managed infrastructure, and an ecosystem that makes scarlet macaws and howler monkeys part of daily life.
Property Specs at a Glance
The 3-bedroom layout on two levels gives this house a floor plan that most other listings near this price point in the Punta Leona real estate market can't match. A third bedroom means a genuine guest room, a home office, or a dedicated space for kids — all while keeping the footprint manageable. Two full bathrooms plus a half bath on the main level is exactly the configuration that works for a family or for hosting visitors without the usual bottlenecks.
Seller financing deserves a dedicated note. Most Costa Rica real estate transactions are all-cash or go through a local bank with a multi-month approval process. Seller financing lets a qualified buyer move on a deal faster, often with more flexible terms, and without the paperwork burden of a traditional mortgage. In a market like Punta Leona where good inventory moves, that speed can be the difference between securing the property you want and watching it go to someone else. Message me to discuss the financing terms directly.
The Private Pool
A private pool in a property at this price point inside Punta Leona is genuinely uncommon. Most condos and smaller homes in the complex share community pools — which are great, but not the same as stepping out your back door into your own water. The Alpairo house has it: a private pool within the property's gated lot, with garden space around it.
For a short-term rental operator, a private pool is a major differentiator. Guests on Airbnb, VRBO, and similar platforms actively filter for private pools, and properties that have them command meaningfully higher nightly rates and higher occupancy than equivalent properties without. For a lifestyle buyer, a private pool in Costa Rica is the thing you use more than you think — the Central Pacific climate makes late-afternoon swims a year-round habit, not a vacation luxury. This is Jaco Beach real estate at its most livable.
What's Included
The monthly costs break down into two layers. The base HOA runs around $200 per month, covering community maintenance and the Alpairo gate and street upkeep ($30/mo included). On top of that, an optional Punta Leona club membership at $160 per month unlocks the resort's full amenity deck: tennis, volleyball, three community pools, mini golf, a spa, restaurants, soccer, free guest passes, and complimentary hotel stays on the property. If you want full resort access, it's there. If you'd rather run lean, skip it — the base HOA is all that's required. For a three-bedroom house with a private pool in a gated resort complex, $200/month is a reasonable carrying cost.
Location: Alpairo Neighborhood Inside Punta Leona
Punta Leona is a self-contained private resort on Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast — roughly 25 minutes north of Jacó and 90 minutes from Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José. The Alpairo neighborhood is one of the residential clusters within the complex: quiet, well-maintained, with the Punta Leona infrastructure — security, roads, water, electricity — all managed by the resort operation.
The beaches of Punta Leona are among the most protected and beautiful on the entire Central Pacific coast. Playa Blanca is one of the only white-sand Pacific beaches in Costa Rica. Playa Mantas is a calmer cove popular for snorkeling. Both are within the complex, accessible on foot or by golf cart from Alpairo. For a family considering a permanent or semi-permanent move, proximity to white-sand beach without leaving a gated community is a genuine quality-of-life factor that town properties simply can't offer. This is consistently one of the most-cited reasons buyers looking at real estate Jaco area end up choosing Punta Leona over a property in town.
Who This Property Works For
The family buyer. Three bedrooms, two and a half baths, a private pool, a garden, two levels — this is the house that works for a family. The gated, 24-hour security setup at Punta Leona makes it one of the safest places to raise children on the Central Pacific coast. The optional club membership adds pools, tennis, sports, and supervised beach areas. Fully furnished means arrival is move-in, not move-in-plus-six-months-of-furniture-shopping.
The rental investor. Three bedrooms and a private pool is the premium configuration for short-term vacation rentals in the Costa Rica market. Groups of 4-6 guests consistently pay premium rates for a property that sleeps that many comfortably with private outdoor swimming. The seller-financing option also means a lower initial cash outlay, which improves the investment return profile from day one.
The buyer who's been waiting for the right terms. Seller financing is the differentiator that makes this one of the most accessible best priced real estate near Jaco listings currently on the market. If you've been holding off because bank financing in Costa Rica takes too long or requires too much paperwork, this property sidesteps that entirely. Message me to discuss terms.
A Note on Title
This property is held under concession title — the standard form of ownership for properties within the Punta Leona resort complex, which sits within a Special Tourism Zone under Costa Rican law. Concession ownership is fully legal, registered, and transferable in the national property registry. It's the same structure used throughout the complex and throughout similar resort developments on Costa Rica's coast. Your attorney will verify the registry entry and concession terms as part of the normal due diligence process. Full documentation is available on request.
Ready to See It
Message me on WhatsApp and I'll send the full photo set, floor plan, and the details on seller financing. If you're visiting Costa Rica or already in-country, I'll arrange a private showing — Punta Leona is worth seeing regardless. Full listing catalog at www.jacobeachchef.com.
Asking price: $250,000. Seller financing available. 3 bedrooms, private pool, fully furnished, 2-level layout, pet friendly, 24/7 gated security inside Punta Leona's Alpairo neighborhood. One of the most complete best properties near Jaco Beach at this price.