Leadership
Spencer Barber
Spencer Barber
Spencer Barber
CEO
CEO
Spencer Barber
Spencer Barber
CEO
CEO
Spencer leads the day-to-day execution of Black Coast Estates & is the visionary behind the project.
Spencer leads the day-to-day execution of Black Coast Estates & is the visionary behind the project.
His background spans acquisitions, entitlements, and full-cycle construction, including the delivery of a $21.5 million residential development in Utah. At Black Coast Estates, Spencer leads the project's major decisions and overall vision. That vision began during his own time in Costa Rica, when he wanted a place like Black Coast Estates for his family and realized the product he was looking for did not exist yet, so he would have to help create it himself.
As part of the Barber family, which holds the majority of ownership in the project, Spencer brings a builder's discipline and an owner's accountability to a community his family plans to own and use themselves.
His background spans acquisitions, entitlements, and full-cycle construction, including the delivery of a $21.5 million residential development in Utah. At Black Coast Estates, Spencer leads the project's major decisions and overall vision. That vision began during his own time in Costa Rica, when he wanted a place like Black Coast Estates for his family and realized the product he was looking for did not exist yet, so he would have to help create it himself.
As part of the Barber family, which holds the majority of ownership in the project, Spencer brings a builder's discipline and an owner's accountability to a community his family plans to own and use themselves.
The Story
From Taking the Reins to Leading the Vision
From Taking the Reins to Leading the Vision
Before Black Coast Estates, Spencer led MayFly Rise, a 48-townhome development in Clearfield, Utah, that became the proving ground for the team's approach to controlled scale, direct oversight, and full-cycle execution. The team stays involved through the entire life of a project: acquisition, planning, construction, delivery, and long-term operations.
During MayFly Rise he brought on Seth Barber and Kincaid Garrett, both of whom have since become full partners on the Costa Rican developments. Both relocated to Costa Rica, with Seth running on-the-ground operations and Kincaid leading sales and acquisitions. Spencer continues to lead the project from Utah, setting direction and making the major decisions remotely while the team executes on the ground.
Today he is the visionary behind Black Coast Estates, a private 42-home beach community in Playa Negra that the team is not only building, but will continue to maintain and operate over time.
Before Black Coast Estates, Spencer led MayFly Rise, a 48-townhome development in Clearfield, Utah, that became the proving ground for the team's approach to controlled scale, direct oversight, and full-cycle execution. The team stays involved through the entire life of a project: acquisition, planning, construction, delivery, and long-term operations.
During MayFly Rise he brought on Seth Barber and Kincaid Garrett, both of whom have since become full partners on the Costa Rican developments. Both relocated to Costa Rica, with Seth running on-the-ground operations and Kincaid leading sales and acquisitions. Spencer continues to lead the project from Utah, setting direction and making the major decisions remotely while the team executes on the ground.
Today he is the visionary behind Black Coast Estates, a private 42-home beach community in Playa Negra that the team is not only building, but will continue to maintain and operate over time.
Location Selection
Location Selection
Spent over a year and looked at more than 100 properties across Costa Rica before landing on Playa Negra for its combination of surf, nature, community, and long-term growth potential.
Spent over a year and looked at more than 100 properties across Costa Rica before landing on Playa Negra for its combination of surf, nature, community, and long-term growth potential.
Family First
Family First
His four kids were at the forefront of his mind when choosing Playa Negra. The rustic feel of the town, the world-class surf break, and the kind of childhood experiences it could offer shaped every decision about location and product.
His four kids were at the forefront of his mind when choosing Playa Negra. The rustic feel of the town, the world-class surf break, and the kind of childhood experiences it could offer shaped every decision about location and product.
Construction
Construction
Carries the full-cycle construction experience that defined his Utah projects into the build-out of every Black Coast Estates home.
Carries the full-cycle construction experience that defined his Utah projects into the build-out of every Black Coast Estates home.
Investor Strategy
Investor Strategy
Aligns development decisions with long-term value for the family and investors who are building the community alongside its future owners.
Aligns development decisions with long-term value for the family and investors who are building the community alongside its future owners.
A Track Record of
Delivered Communities
A Track Record of
Delivered Communities
These projects established the operating model now applied in Costa Rica: controlled scale, direct oversight, and full-cycle execution.
These projects established the operating model now applied in Costa Rica: controlled scale, direct oversight, and full-cycle execution.
Jackson Court
2016 - 2018
19 luxury residences built
Syracuse, Utah
Isla Vista
2018 - 2020
30 custom residences built
West Point, Utah
Mayfly Rise
2020 - 2022
48 residences built
Clearfield, Utah
Woods Court
2021 - 2022
13 residences built
Clearfield, Utah
Jackson Court
2016 - 2018
19 luxury residences built
Syracuse, Utah
Isla Vista
2018 - 2020
30 custom residences built
West Point, Utah
Mayfly Rise
2020 - 2022
48 residences built
Clearfield, Utah
Woods Court
2021 - 2022
13 residences built
Clearfield, Utah
From the feed
Spencer on LinkedIn
Spencer on LinkedIn
Building in public — notes on development, Costa Rica, and the road to Black Coast Estates.
From Black Coast Estates
Read BCE Articles from Spencer
Read BCE Articles from Spencer
What the Spreadsheet Cuts First
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When a Second Home Becomes a Second Job
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A Second Home That Takes Care of Itself
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A Boutique Beach Town
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Wildlife & Nature at Black Coast Estates
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Why Second Homeownership Is Changing
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Surf In, Surf Out
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Why Some Costa Rica Homes Stay Booked Year-Round
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The Smarter Way to Own a Second Home in Costa Rica
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Talk With Spencer's Team
Building a place they plan to own themselves.
Building a place they plan to own themselves.
Black Coast Estates is led end-to-end by the same family that develops, operates, and owns within it. To learn more about the project, current availability, or the vision behind it, reach out and the team will be in touch.
Black Coast Estates is led end-to-end by the same family that develops, operates, and owns within it. To learn more about the project, current availability, or the vision behind it, reach out and the team will be in touch.
Info@blackcoastestates.com
+1 (385) 251-3802
Playa Negra, Guanacaste, Costa Rica