When Life Starts Looking More Like Vacation Than Routine

Hey there future tropical homeowner!

There’s a moment in every daydreamer’s journey when the fantasy of “living by the ocean someday” quietly shifts into a more intriguing question: why not sooner? Maybe it happens when you catch yourself scrolling through beach homes over morning coffee, or when another cold-front hits back home and you mentally teleport to a hammock under palm trees. Or maybe, like it did for me, it hits when you spend just a little too long staring at photos of turquoise water thinking, this could actually be my real life.

This week’s properties are all about that flip, the exact moment a home becomes more than an escape and starts looking like a smarter, lighter, sunnier version of your everyday life.

From private-island magic in Bocas to surf-friendly hangouts in Nicaragua to Caribbean-colorful living near Puerto Viejo, each pick brings not only lifestyle appeal but meaningful upside: limited supply, strong STR potential, rising expat interest, and that irresistible “I could wake up here every day” feeling.

So pour something cold, lean back, and let’s explore what life could look like if you stopped waiting for “someday.” 🌞

But before we begin, we have started partnering with other organizations to help offset the costs associated with making TropiCasas, so kindly consider checking out this week’s partner - every click helps!👇🏼

OK, let’s jump into this week’s properties…