Concierge real estate · Guanacaste
Find your place in Costa Rica
I'm Emey Kolb, a US expat living in Playas del Coco. I guide you from the first visit to the front door, with homes, local know-how and honest advice for your move to Guanacaste.
- Playas del Coco
- Hermosa
- Pura Vida pace
EmeyInCostaRica
¡Costa Rica is always a great idea!
What you'll find here
Everything for your move, in one place
Start with the free guide, read the journal, and reach out when you are ready to look at homes.
The Starter Guide
A free, Guanacaste-focused guide to planning your move, from choosing a town to your first weeks here.
The journal
Local know-how on towns, renting, buying and everyday life on the Gold Coast.
Homes
New listings sent straight to your inbox, so you see them first. Soon
Featured home
Everyone said Costa Rica was out of reach.
See the price as you build. Package 6: Model 45 B · 12 m² pool, on one 8 × 30 m lot in a gated community under Rincón de la Vieja, 25 minutes from Liberia.
₡64,312,401
about US$141,300
Builder's price in colones; the dollar figure is approximate and moves with the exchange rate. Price and availability can change, so please confirm before you decide.
Land included. Air conditioning included. Price fixed in colones by the builder, so it does not move when the dollar does. Build this package, or your own, at expatharmony.com.
Harmony Homes · Curubandé, Guanacaste · homes built by Construgar · marketed by Expat Properties | CR
Emey Kolb | Expat Properties | CR
WhatsApp +1 (562) 547-0938
Free download
The Moving to Costa Rica Starter Guide
Written from Playas del Coco for people looking at Guanacaste. It covers:
- Choosing a town that fits how you want to live
- What to plan before you pack
- Renting first, and what to ask before you sign
- Settling in during your first weeks
Where should I send it?
The journal
Notes from Guanacaste

Getting started
Renting in Guanacaste
From vacation stays to long-term leases, and why renting first is a smart step before you buy.

Towns
Beach towns at a glance
Coco, Hermosa, Flamingo and Potrero, and how to choose the one that fits your life.

Buying
How buying property works here
The steps, costs and checks, with tips for Americans and Canadians.
About
Hi, I'm Emey
I moved to Playas del Coco from the US, and I walk these beaches and hills most mornings. I help people find homes in Guanacaste and share what I've learned about living here.
My approach is simple: take your time, ask good questions, and let the pura vida pace work for you, not against you.
Your next chapter
Thinking about a move?
Start with the free guide, then tell me what you are looking for.