Tulemar

What Tulemar does

Tulemar is a privately held vacation rental resort and property management company headquartered at its own 33-acre gated resort in Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Costa Rica, with a corporate registration as Tulemar, LLC in Florida. The company exclusively manages a portfolio of over 50 privately owned properties — bungalows, casas, mini suites, bamboo villas, and luxury private villas ranging from 1 to 5+ bedrooms — and concurrently operates a real estate sales agency for properties within the resort ($900,000 lots to $6,495,000 villas). Its technology stack is a direct-to-consumer booking platform with property availability calendars, real-time seasonal pricing, online inquiry forms, and a 24/7 live video stream of the resort; the company deliberately eschews third-party OTA distribution.

Name

Tulemar

Legal name

Tulemar, LLC

Website

https://tulemar.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tulemar is a privately held vacation rental resort operator managing 50+ exclusive properties on a 33-acre gated resort in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, serving affluent leisure travelers and vacation property investors with personalized concierge service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vacation Rental Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199), Other Traveler Accommodation (72119), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Villa Property Management & Concierge Services (THAMAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Villas & Luxury Estates (THAMAAAC), Luxury Vacation Rental Marketplaces (Curated/Verified Villas) (THAMALAH), Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Vacation rental management
• Luxury resort hospitality
• Property management services
• Vacation property rentals
• Resort concierge services

Headquarters

HQ city

Manuel Antonio, Quepos

HQ country

Costa Rica

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Vacation Property Rental Management: Manages over 50 privately-owned vacation properties on a 33-acre gated resort. Collects rental income from guests and remits to property owners minus management fees. Properties include bungalows, casas, and private villas ranging from 1-5 bedrooms.
2. Real Estate Sales: Facilitates property sales within Tulemar resort. Act as real estate agency for buyers and sellers. Properties for sale range from $1,345,000 to $6,495,000. Handles sales of villas, casas, and lots within the resort.
3. Concierge and Transportation Services: Arranges ground transportation, private chefs, spa services, excursions and activities. Fees built into service charges and gratuities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tulemar manages and rents out more than 50 privately owned vacation properties — bungalows, casas, mini suites, bamboo villas, and private villas — within a 33-acre gated resort in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. Each booking comes with personal concierge service, access to resort amenities (beach, pools, shuttle), and arrangements for ground transportation, private chefs, spa, excursions, and wildlife experiences. The company also acts as the in-resort real estate brokerage for buying and selling properties within the Tulemar community.

Product overview

Tulemar is a vacation resort and rental property management company offering a portfolio of over 50 exclusively managed properties within a 33-acre gated resort in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. The product portfolio includes Tulemar Bungalows, Tulemar Premium Bungalows, Tulemar Mini Suites, Tulemar Bamboo Villas, and Private Villas (such as El Escondite, SolAngelo, PazAmoré, Casa Los Monos, Mirazul, Casa de Frutas). Core resort amenities include Tulemar Beach Services, Personal Concierge Services, Resort Shuttle, and Resort Pools. Additional services encompass Private Chefs & Dining, Spa Services & Fitness, Water Activities & Adventure experiences, Nature & Wildlife Experiences including Sloth Walks, Properties for Sale, Gift Certificates, Tulemar Live Video Stream, Tulemar Gift Boutique, and the Tulemar Romance Package. The company is rated #1 on Tripadvisor and features The Sloth Institute research facility on-site.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tulemar Resort & Beach: Premier vacation rental resort in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica offering over 50 properties including bungalows and luxury villas on 33 acres
• The Sloth Institute at Tulemar

Products and services

• Tulemar Vacation Rentals Portfolio of over 50 exclusively offered vacation rental properties (bungalows, casas, mini suites, bamboo villas, and private villas) available for short-term rental on the 33-acre Tulemar resort in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, for individual leisure travelers.
• Tulemar Bungalows Classic bungalow accommodations within the Tulemar resort, available in 1-3 bedroom configurations, for individual guests and small groups.
• Tulemar Premium Bungalows Enhanced bungalow accommodations with upgraded features and amenities compared to standard bungalows, for guests seeking a step up in finishes and amenities.
• Tulemar Mini Suites Compact suite accommodations within the Tulemar resort offering streamlined amenities for guests seeking a smaller footprint.
• Tulemar Bamboo Villas Three-story luxury villas for couples featuring indoor/outdoor living and private plunge pools, designed by architect Andres Brenes, for honeymooners and couples seeking premium seclusion.
• Private Villas Luxury private villa rentals including named properties such as El Escondite, SolAngelo, PazAmoré, Casa Los Monos, Mirazul, and Casa de Frutas, for families and groups seeking the highest-end accommodations.
• Private Chefs & Dining Private chef services for breakfast, lunch, or dinner — including grocery shopping, cooking, serving, and cleanup — for a flat fee plus groceries, delivered to guest bungalows, casas, or villas.
• Spa Services & Fitness Spa treatments delivered directly to guest bungalows, casas, or villas, with options for single treatments or full spa days, plus arrangements at local spa facilities.
• Water Activities & Adventure Adventure experiences including catamaran tours, sportfishing, snorkeling, kayaking, jet ski tours, paddleboarding, and surfing lessons, arranged for resort guests.
• Nature & Wildlife Experiences Nature-based activities including wildlife tours, birdwatching with expert guides, sloth walks with The Sloth Institute researchers, jungle tours, and visits to Manuel Antonio National Park.
• Tulemar Properties for Sale Real estate sales of properties within the Tulemar resort, including villas, casas, and lots, facilitated through direct in-resort agency services for individual property investors and second-home buyers.
• Gift Certificates Gift certificates available for purchase for resort stays and experiences, for gifting to friends and family.
• Tulemar Romance Package Romantic getaway package designed for couples and honeymoons, bundling accommodation with curated romantic amenities and experiences.
• Tulemar Gift Boutique On-site gift shop offering merchandise including wildlife guides and souvenirs, for resort guests and visitors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Projected over $110,000 profit for 2026 for Casa Perezoso property owners

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Sloth Institute of Costa RicacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Sloth Institute has its Research and Release facility inside Tulemar's gates. Tulemar provides financial support through monthly donations based on the number of nights booked by guests. The institute's mission is to enhance well-being and conservation of wild and captive sloths through research and education. While the facility is not open to the public, Tulemar guests can participate in exclusive daily Sloth Walks guided by institute researchers.
• Rental Guardian (Travel Insurance)minorOthersRecommended travel insurance provider for guests. Tulemar cancellation policy is strict with non-refundable payments, so travel insurance is strongly advisable. Rental Guardian provides quotes through Tulemar's website.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Inspirato: Members-only luxury vacation club curating high-end villas and hotels globally; competes for the same affluent family, honeymoon and group-travel guests Tulemar targets.
• Vacasa: Largest professional vacation rental management company in North America with growing Latin America presence; directly comparable business model of managing individually owned vacation homes.
• Mr & Mrs Smith: Curated luxury hotel and villa collection with concierge service; comparable positioning to Tulemar's 'only managed, concierge-served' luxury villa thesis.
• Exclusive Resorts: Private luxury vacation club with a curated portfolio of private residences and resort properties; targets the same ultra-affluent travelers as Tulemar's villa offering.

Broad incumbents

• Vrbo: Major vacation rental marketplace owned by Expedia Group with a meaningful portfolio of whole-home luxury rentals that competes for the same Manuel Antonio/Costa Rica demand.
• Belmond: Global luxury hotel and resort brand offering curated high-end properties with concierge service; represents the luxury-incumbent benchmark Tulemar's villa product competes against for the same guest.
• Airbnb: Largest vacation rental marketplace globally; Airbnb Luxe directly overlaps with Tulemar's curated luxury villa inventory and is increasingly building professional property-management-style services.

Regional players

• Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort: Boutique eco-luxury resort in Manuel Antonio operating a hotel-style property in the same micro-market as Tulemar; competes for the same high-end Costa Rica traveler.
• Si Como No Resort & Spa: Eco-luxury resort located in the Manuel Antonio corridor with comparable sustainability positioning and wildlife-oriented experience to Tulemar.
• Hotel La Mariposa: Long-established Manuel Antonio boutique hotel directly competing with Tulemar's premium villa and resort amenity offering in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tulemar
• Instagraminstagram.com/tulemar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tulemar

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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