Live Here & Earn – Oceanfront Home in Manglaralto (Rental Income)

This is a move‑in‑ready oceanfront home in Manglaralto, Ecuador you can enjoy immediately — with built‑in options to grow income, expand living space, or both over time.

Below, you’ll see what exists today, what’s already structurally prepared, and several realistic ways you can use and develop the property depending on lifestyle goals and budget.

This page is for people who want to live in this oceanfront property in Manglaralto and earn rental income through a staged, low‑risk approach.

The Property at a Glance

760.82 m² oceanfront lot in Manglaralto, Ecuador with a pool, one finished apartment, and multiple spaces to develop.

Example Use Ideas

Spa / Wellness Retreat - Private oceanfront, multiple guest spaces, pool
Retreat Center - Host groups, yoga, meditation, workshops
Restaurant / Café - Oceanfront location with outdoor seating potential
Event / Party Venue - Weddings, celebrations, quinceañeras, events w/ pool + beach access
Boutique Lodging / Small Hotel - Multiple rooms, amenities, high seasonal demand
Live & Rent - Your home + rental units for passive income

This page focuses on the "Live & Rent" option. See Investor / Developer for larger development potential.

Apartment plan below pergola — Detail of Apartment below pergola

Option 1 — Add One Additional Apartment (Below Pergola)

Columns and beams are already in place, and architectural plans have been approved for a one‑bedroom open‑plan unit. This makes it one of the lowest‑cost and lowest‑complexity ways to expand usable space on the property.

You end up with:

Your existing apartment
One additional independent unit
Pool, pergola, and outdoor spaces unchanged
All other buildable areas preserved for later development

This works well if you want:

A guest apartment for friends or family
Rental income without committing to a larger project
A staged approach: live first, build more later if desired

You still have approximately 112 m² of structured, easy‑to‑build space and 315 m² of clear‑to‑sky buildable space available for whatever you want to do next.

autocad drawing of first floor remodel plan — First floor buildable includes below plataforma

Option 2 — Build Out All Existing Easy-to-Develop Areas

This option focuses on converting the spaces that already have structure in place: below the pergola, below the plataforma, the garage, and the existing bodegas. These areas will cost less to build out than starting from open ground, since columns, beams, riostras (floor beams), or enclosed shells already exist.

This approach maximizes usable interior space while keeping all clear‑to‑sky areas untouched for future projects, gardens, or larger‑scale development later.

You end up with:

Your existing apartment
Multiple additional interior spaces that can become apartments, guest rooms, studios, or other uses
Pool, pergola, and outdoor areas unchanged
All open land preserved for future development

This works well if you want:

A larger family compound
Rental income from multiple units
A phased build strategy without committing to full‑site development

You still have approximately 315 m² of clear‑to‑sky buildable space available for future use.

Option 3 — Build Street-Side Apartments, Keep Ocean Side Open

This option uses the open‑to‑sky area on the street side to add new apartments, while keeping the ocean side and all existing structures unchanged for gardens, future development, or simply open space.

Because of the layout, this area can support multiple levels, allowing you to create substantial usable space without touching the pool, pergola, or oceanfront areas.

You end up with:

Your existing apartment
New units on the street side
Pool, pergola, and outdoor areas unchanged
Ocean side preserved for future use
(hint: if you're a private person like me, build the apartment below the pergola too, live there and rent the rest. You'll have the whole front garden space to yourself :))

This works well if you want:

Rental income while keeping open space
Clear separation between living areas and recreational areas
Maximum flexibility for future development

You still have approximately 192 m² of structured, easy‑to‑build space and 240 m² of clear‑to‑sky buildable space available for whatever you want to do next!

Explore the full development vision on the Investor / Developer page →

The Pool as an Asset

At roughly 90 m² with a lounge deck and ocean backdrop, the pool was built at a scale that supports both private living and multi‑unit use.

You can treat it purely as a personal amenity, or as part of a rental, hospitality, or mixed‑use strategy — depending entirely on how you want to live and operate the property.

$260,000

Your home + a variety of options for now and the future.

Your Options

Option 1 — Add One Apartment (Below Pergola)	Lowest cost, lowest complexity path. One additional independent unit with plans approved — live comfortably while generating rental income, and keep all other areas open for later.
Option 2 — Build Out Existing Structures	Convert already‑supported spaces into multiple units or rooms. Maximizes interior space while preserving all open land for future development or gardens.
Option 3 — Build Street Side, Keep Ocean Side Open	Add new apartments on the street side while preserving the pool, ocean frontage, and outdoor areas — strong income potential with long‑term flexibility.
Or — Do Nothing for Now	Move in and enjoy the property as‑is. Build later, combine approaches, or sell into a strong market when the timing feels right.