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Exterior
4 bedrooms, in-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

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Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Playa Grande, Guanacaste
  • Popular LocationGrande Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationVentanas Beach9 min drive
  • Popular LocationTamarindo Beach35 min drive

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About the area

Playa Grande

On the beach.Your stay at this Cabo Velas vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Las Baulas National Marine Park and Grande Beach. Tamarindo Beach and Flamingo Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 4 min walk
  • Grande Beach - 5 min walk
  • Ventanas Beach - 9 min drive
  • Tamarindo Beach - 35 min drive
  • Playa Langosta - 44 min drive

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Nari - 27 min drive
  • Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - 27 min drive
  • Pico Bistro - 26 min drive
  • Medusa Bar - 25 min drive
  • Bamboo Sushi Club - 27 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.

FAVORITE HOUSE on the beach......steps to the beach, terrific staff

Welcome to our home, CASA COSTA PALMERA, steps away from the Pacific Ocean on the wonderful sands of Playa Grande, Costa Rica. Nestled in the coconut palm trees, built on the sands of the beach, Casa Costa Palmera (sleeps 13) is a vacation home that will leave you breathless. Travel + Leisure Magazine rated COSTA RICA Destination of the year 2024.
Playa Grande has been rated in the top 30 as one of the best beaches on earth. Casa Costa Palmera just so happens to be exactly 40 paces away from where the picture were taken for the magazine. Swim and surf right outside the house. NO volcanic rock obstructions which limit water activities at other nearby beaches. We are located in Playa Grande 200 meters north of the Hotel Las Tortugas. OUR HOUSE IS LOCATED ON THE BEACH.

Costa Palmera has one of the best beachfront views on the entire coast. Whether you are coming to the gorgeous Central American country of Costa Rica for a great adventure or to get away from it all, we can accommodate you. The amazing hand crafted woodwork and the beautiful granite counter tops inside this 4 bedroom beach home will truly make you feel like you are on a vacation for the memories. Our home has a privately built-in swimming pool with swim-up stools and BBQ area. Excellent maid service is included daily. We provide linens and beach/bath towels. Cooking is available at an additional cost. Theo, a private masseuse can be hired and massages performed on the premises. Guard on the property at night.

Unlike many vacation properties, Costa Palmera is open and airy, doused with a contemporary touch in the interior of the home. This 4-bedroom beach house has furnishings in every room, along with air conditioning in all rooms. The kitchen and dining room face out towards the ocean leaving for an alluring view of the Pacific Ocean and magnificent sunsets at dusk. The house is equipped with WIFI, making it possible for one to accomplish their daily tasks at work while basking in the sun and enjoying their tropical get away.

Also known as Las Baulas National Marine Park, Playa Grande is a sanctuary for the leatherback turtles whom every year return to the shoreline to lay their eggs. Because the beachfront is nationally protected, it is one of the cleanest beaches in the country. The shoreline is also relatively flat, making for a great place to take your shoes off and go for an evening walk after dinner. Whether you’re on a honeymoon or a surprise birthday vacation, executive or yoga retreat, Costa Palmera is fully equipped to handle
all groups.

Known for its consistent world-class surf, Playa Grande is a surfer’s paradise. The winds are frequently off shore making for well-shaped waves and great surf. Unlike many prestigious surf breaks, the flat, sand-bottomed beach of Playa Grande makes it possible for surfers of all skill levels to have a great time. Surf lessons are just a phone call away right out in front of the villa.
There are a few boogie boards at the house.

The things to do are left to the imagination to explore, including golfing, horseback riding, rain forest excursions, volcano tours, ATVing, fishing, sailing, and much more.

With Playa Flamingo to the north and the quaint beach town of Tamarindo a few miles to the south, Playa Grande is at the epicenter of Guanacaste. Tamarindo has great nightlife on weekends and is a great place to have a lively evening with friends and family. There are a few family owned restaurants near the house, along with a fully equipped surf shop to rent surf boards and/or purchase apparel and many other items.

Master Bedroom: King Size bed, bathroom with shower
Bedroom 2: Queen Sized bed, bathroom with shower
Bedroom 3: Queen sized bed, bathroom with shower
Bedroom 4: 2 Queen beds, 1 full, 1 twin, bathroom and shower

Included in the rental rate is all fees, wireless Internet, maid service, and nightly security.

The owners take great care making sure Casa Costa Palmera is the best rental house on the beach. Repairs and upgrades occur frequently as the proximity to salt water and air can wear on the house quicker than non-beachfront homes. Please immediately alert staff and management if anything is NOT working properly at the house. We need to know.

Nearly 40% of clientele are returning guests who love the house and some consider
Casa Costa Palmera their second home. We want all our guests to enjoy all Costa Rica
has to offer. Please reach out to Shawna should you need anything during your stay.



Keywords: beachfront, world-class surf
sandy beach, playa grande, vacation in paradise, exotic get away, small private pool, baulas national park, leatherback turtles, , kid friendly, maid service, single level, A/C, single-level home,
cooking available, massages, 4 bedroom rental, beachfront villa, sunset views

Property manager

Christine Allen

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking or e-cigarettes permitted inside

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Chef
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Water sports equipment
  • Bicycle on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Perfect family vacations,retreats, wedding parties

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
Note from host: Special event party only with prior notification
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Special event party only with prior notification For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Favorite House ON THE Beach Steps to Ocean.....just Relax Enjoy

FAVORITE HOUSE on the beach......steps to the beach, terrific staff Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Baker

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness
FANTASTIC!!!
Wonderful location all amenities are in excellent shape and the pictures and descriptions do not do justice to how wonderful it is. Location and set up at Casa Costa Palmera is first rate. We will come back and will tell anyone who’s interested to definitely come!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving in Paradise
Casa Palmera was like Paradise for our group of 12 made up of families (age range 17 - 54). The beach out the front door is exceptional. We surfed every day we were there. Tatiana cooked for our group all week and her food was delicious. She was especially attentive to the dietary restrictions several of us had. The house was very comfortable and exactly matched all the descriptions. Shawna, the property manager, was a dream to work with. She scheduled our activities and transportation for the entire week, including several last-minute adjustments. We had absolutely nothing to worry about for the entire week. Thank you Shawna!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and house
On the beach. 4 bed/5 bath. Shawna helped to book activities (and make changes) and Tatyana’s mom provides excellent massages. The house was clean, beds comfy and a full kitchen with more then you need. I Felt secure in the evenings. Bring your own toiletries like lotion, shampoo, soap.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful!
The proximity to the ocean is so delightful! Hiring Tatiana to prepare some meals? Delightful. Shawna’s assistance arranging for transportation and activities? Delightful. We enjoyed our time and look forward to staying again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bernard family
Perfect family retreat. Secluded enough to enjoy privacy but easy access to Tamarindo or other sites.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach getaway.
The house was perfect. Private pool area to cool off. Location was incredible. Being right on the beach, there is no reason to leave the property. Boogie boards and bikes were fun. Staff were helpful and someone was always available. I hope to be able to come back again soon. I Loved my stay at Costa Palmera.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful week at Casa Costa Palmera
The house was very comfortable and spacious for our group of 7 people. There was plenty of seating and spots to occupy while seeking a few minutes to relax alone. The house highlights included comfortable beds, outside lounge chairs, the pool, and of course the house staff! Tatiana was in the house nearly every day, but her presence never felt intrusive. She took care of our basic linen and cleaning needs while also cooking 3 dinners (the Casados and tacos were favorites) and managing daily laundry loads (there is a washer and dryer on the property, but not available to guests directly). Jonny maintained the grounds and watched out for transportation vehicles for us. Marco was ever watchful of the property at night and greeted us when returning from dinners out. The experience felt more like staying in a mini hotel than a VRBO house. As my wife said, this was the best beach vacation ever and Casa Costa Palmera was the centerpiece of the experience. Now the beach... The ocean was warm and the waves were perfect for boogie boarding and surfing (and lessons for some of us!). Sunsets are absolutely magical from the beach and varied nightly. There were more stars in the sky at night than we ever saw! Thank you for a great week! I hope we can come back again someday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful beach location
The property was very clean and had everything we needed as far as cooking utensils and lots of games, linens etc. The staff was lovely and ready to assist with anything, we really enjoyed meeting them. The beach was beautiful and we really liked taking walks along the shore. We made lots of family memories we will treasure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane V., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Vacation Home
Costa Palmeras is a lovely house with fabulous surfing right out front. We absolutely loved the location and the staff was amazing! The house was well equipped, very clean and comfortable, especially the beds. We had the best vacation our family has ever experienced here. We highly recommended this exquisite house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023