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Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge

Beachfront villa near Tamarindo Beach

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Outdoor pool
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 151000 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Playa Grande, Guanacaste
  • Place, Grande Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tamarindo Beach
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Langosta
    ‪63 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the area

Playa Grande

On the beach.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Cabo Velas villa, you'll find Grande Beach and Las Baulas National Marine Park. WAYRA Institute of Spanish and Ventanas Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Grande Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Conchal Beach - 37 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 53 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 55 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Playa Langosta - 63 min drive - 26.8 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Tamaonda - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Medusa Bar - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Sol Bakery - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Rural - ‬28 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge

Enjoy the luxury of outdoor living in serenity and seclusion, in this amazing compound boasting multiple living areas for multiple activities.

Unique. In a category of it's own; Casa Velas is nestled on a 7.5 acre property, with over 200 meters (675 linear feet) of beach frontage, at the most private sector of Playa Grande’s four mile long beach, within Las Baulas National Marine Park. This spacious compound is just steps from the water’s edge and offers views of the beach and spectacular sunsets from virtually every vantage point.

The very large swimming pool (where you can actually swim laps and children can actually play), is only steps from the beach and conveniently located between the Tiki bar, the main house and the guest house - all surrounded by beautiful gardens planted with palm trees, fruit trees and flowers that attract monkeys, exotic birds , iguanas and many other sorts of wildlife from the park.

With three master suites and two regular bedrooms ( with adjacent bathrooms, air conditioning and TV), a fully equipped ocean view kitchen, three dinning areas and indoor and outdoor living areas, Casa Velas is the ideal vacation home for groups of one or more families.

The Villa is designed in a way that integrates the different activity areas yet allowing for space and privacy among its guests.

If you plan your trip between October and March you will have the privilege of witnessing the majestic Leatherback Turtles nesting , sometimes right in front of the main house.

Garden/pool maintenance and 24 hour security are provided. Housekeeping is provided at your request. Our amazing private chef is also available at your request - all contributing to give you the experience of fun, play , relaxation and pampering that defines Costa Rican living.

A five minute walk will take you to the estuary that separates pristine Playa Grande from Tamarindo - where you will find an abundance of restaurants , shops and nightlife. A panga will take you across for a small fee.
The luxury of open space, space and more space to generate a delicious sense of freedom.
Love Nature, Live Nature, Enjoy the Costa Rican Experience !!!!!


Keywords: Beachfront Villa, Beachfront house Compound

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: You may smoke in all outdoor areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 10,764 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You may smoke in all outdoor areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Outdoor Living Absolute Privacy Steps Water's Edge Villa
Outdoor Living Absolute Privacy Steps Water's Edge Playa Grande
Outdoor Living Absolute Privacy Steps Water's Edge
Outdoor Living Absolute Privacy Steps Water's Edge Villa
Outdoor Living Absolute Privacy Steps Water's Edge Playa Grande
Outdoor Living Absolute Privacy Steps Water's Edge Villa
Outdoor Living Absolute Privacy Steps Water's Edge Playa Grande
Outdoor Living Absolute Privacy Steps Water's Edge

Frequently asked questions

How close is Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge to the airport?

This villa is 10.5 mi (28-min drive) away from the Tamarindo (TNO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.

How close is Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge to the beach?

This villa is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge offer free breakfast?

This villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge?

No, there is no casino at this villa, but Casino Diria (4.1 mi) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge?

Free parking is not available at this villa.

Does Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge have a pool?

This villa features an outdoor pool.

Does Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this villa.

How close is Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge to downtown Cabo Velas?

This villa is 1.3 mi away from Playa Grande.

Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 128 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The description of the amount of beds was not accurate. There will only 9 beds upon arrival, but they did solve the issue the next day. The house was clean, concierge extremely helpful, and the beach is essentially private. Great waves right outside the house.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was everything we dreamed of. No complaints whatsoever. Only steps to the beach through cool foliage surrounding the compound. Beautiful large pool looked after early every morning by an onsite person. Just a fantastic experience
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a wonderfulProperty. We stayed with two other families with lots of space and a giant pool and so close to the beach!Our communication with property manager, sher was beyond exceptional. We will be re booking asap!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

Ray G., Ottawa

Liked: Cleanliness
Place is nice. If you are 3 couples staying the main house it will be fine. With more people, needing to occupy the guesthouse, be advised that it is not up to the same standard and in need of a reno. The view of the beach is limited unless you are on the elevated balcony of the guesthouse. The Staff were helpful but they were walking on eggshells.
Access to the "guesthouse" is over grass and not well illuminated at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Derek L.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house is awesome and truly feels like it's in the jungle on the beach! We stayed for 4 days for a group of 10 and we all felt very comfortable. One room has two queens and two twins to accommodate a much larger group or if you brought kids. If you surf, it couldn't be better. The house is directly on the beach a few steps from the water and a short walk to Tamarindo. It also has a beautiful huge pool that is cleaned every day by on-site help. We highly recommend to use their chef Ana for meals and pre-order all of your groceries for delivery by her. Local neighborhood restaurants are within walking distance also. All bedrooms have AC plus nice bathrooms. The roads coming in our gravel or dirt, but give the house a real tropical remote feel. Working with their property manager Sher was a real treat also. Just great service all around. Couldn't recommend it more!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marlene M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was incredible and the amenities were designed perfectly for groups to have an amazing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anne O., Ely, MN USA

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an amazing stay! Sher was wonderful she helped with any little thing. Rodger was friendly and so helpful everyday.We had three teenagers and five adults - with grandparents. All the accommodations were exceptional - we all had our own space and air conditioning in the rooms. Ana cooked for us the first night and it was delicious and very reasonably priced- we should have had more dinners!The outdoor living space was great - lots of space to spread out and very comfortable. The beach was only steps away and had chairs right there.We had the best family visit and would love to return to this very house. Everything was exceptional!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was welcoming and very helpful to introduce us to the home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was awesome the house and pool were great plenty of shade. Hire the chef fresh good food!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Madeline F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home was amazing. Highly recommend. Location was fantastic. It is not highly populated which we loved. We did not have a car but managed walking places. There were 11 women staying at the house. We all had room to spread out and had ample seating towels etc. Many women walked to the water taxis to tamarindo daily or the longer 45min walk to playa grande.Bugs and animals were not an issue. We did see many crabs and raccoons. The beach was fantastic. Love love loved the sunsets.We hired cooks and got the groceries delivered. It was excellent food and plenty of it all week.Definitely would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aviva K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible property and staff!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bri P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay here! We had a big group of 12 people and the house along with the 2nd casita on the property was perfect for all of us! What makes this house so perfect is the outside area with the amazing pool and being only steps away from the beach. Playa grande is by far the best of the 6 beaches we visited while staying in Costa Rica! Perfect waves for our older kids the farther you go out but also perfect for our younger kids! We took surf lessons right outside our house and my older kids were safe to go to the beach to play whenever they wanted cause we were so close. We loved having AC in the bedrooms and Raquel comes and cleans daily which was very nice! Sher the property manager was available at all times and planned all of our excursions for me as well as a message at the house and a personal chef for 3 of our meals! I loved that the prices were all discussed ahead of time. It was a great for us to stay home for dinner with small children and not worry about preparing or clean up after dinner! Definitely worth it! I loved our stay here and would definitely come back!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply perfect…steps from the beach, well taken care of and secure. Team onsite and host took excellent care of our family with fresh cooked meals, rentals and any last minute needs. Do Not stay in Tamarindo as it’s a dirty tourist trap, this is a beautiful spot sitting on four miles of uncrowded beach. We can hardly wait to come back, thanks!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa Velas is a beautiful home with direct access to the lovely Playa Grande. It is the best of both worlds, a beach with very few people and the ability to enjoy the lively beach town of Tamarindo.
Food prepared by the chef Alcira
Pool from the master suite
Playa Grande looking north
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is great, would definitely stay here again, hated to leave. Absolutely loved all the help from Sher, Alicira, Roger and Raquel. Beautiful location and perfect for our family vacation. Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Beach Location

This review is for the property, which was as advertised. All spaces are thoughtfully furnished, comfortable, and well-maintained. The outside areas are remarkable and beautiful with mere footsteps to a beautiful beach. The owner and her staff were accommodating and supported us when we needed information or assistance (e.g., language translations, transportation, etc.). Our grandkids LOVED the beach and pool. We all loved quality family time in a beautiful place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway

Casa Velas was delightful and the proximity to the pool and beach was perfect for us with young children. They communicated well and you must have Darling cook for you. It made the whole trip relaxing and delicious. Its not the Hilton and bring bug spray, but we all loved it. It was a great way to celebrate a birthday and family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness

paradise in Costa Rica

Can't say enough about Ana's house. The pictures do not do it justice. The pool area and sitting area was where we spent most of our time and it exceeded all expectations. The house itself was perfect for what we needed and my wife and I stayed king size suite in the separate dwelling with the four grandchildren staying below us. We were a party of twelve and had plenty of room. The description of the house states close to the beach, and that is no exaggeration. We were on the beach which was unbelievable to walk, swim and watch the beautiful sunsets. The staff with the place were the nicest people you could meet and were helpful in so many ways. We had three meals prepared at the house and we wish we could have done more. If you are looking for the perfect place on the beach in Costa Rica, Ana's house is a must.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi W.

Liked: Cleanliness

The BEST!

This is the second time we have stayed at Casa Velas and it was our seventh time to Palm Beach Estates on Playa Grande. This newly renovated house/compound is our favorite. It’s right on the beach, has plenty of shade and seating for everyone, and an exceptional, sparkling pool that is large enough to float and play in. The bedrooms are air conditioned and there is a bathroom attached to each of the five bedrooms. No sharing of bathrooms is amazing!We had meals prepared for us every morning and every night except for one. Having this service makes all of the difference: so much more time for relaxing and playing. Having on-site caretakers is fantastic too. Knowing someone is right there if you need them is such a big benefit. Every day they cleaned the kitchen and the pool, and took out the trash. Very helpful!During our time there we got to see racoons, inguanas, howler monkeys, hermit crabs, and giant grasshoppers all right on the property! So many beautiful birds too. Every day was a nature adventure. We can't wait to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

S K., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Fun

Our fourth time staying at CV. Location can’t be beat for a large group
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz K.

Liked: Cleanliness

A bit of paradise

Beautiful property right on the beach. Generously-sized pool. Lots of room for our family of 10 to spread out. We sat pool-side and watched the parrots and vultures. Huge lizards and a tiny frog came by to visit. Our cook, Darling, prepared delicious meals. Lots of beans and rice and fresh tortillas. Mounds of fresh papayas, pineapples, etc. The waves are perfect! Big enough to be exciting, but safe enough for children and beginning surfers. A fabulous family vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Pictures say it all. Awesome house!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle and Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great assistance from Ana

Unfortunately we were unable to stay at this property due to damages the main house sustained prior to our arrival. Ana was amazing in helping us find another location to stay at. She continued to check in and make sure we were taken care of by a neighboring property. The location of the house is amazing and we were extremely sad we couldn't stay at her property. If we were to return to Costa Rica, this property will be on the top of the list to stay at. Also, the concierge associated with this property was amazing! We booked a day trip ziplining, Cloud Forrest tour, lunch and transportation and a family photo shoot on the beach with an amazing photographer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Second Stay, Just as Magical!

This was my second stay and 9 years later, it was just as perfect as I remembered. It’s worth every penny and more. Ideal for everything from a big family trip to a romantic getaway, I truly can’t recommend this place highly enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024