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Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining

Overview of Breathtaking Views - Private Home - Beautifully Landscaped - Walk to the Beach

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Check out the area

Map
Potrero, Guanecaste
  • Popular LocationPlaya Prieta7 min walk
  • Popular LocationPenca Beach11 min walk
  • Popular LocationPlaya Potrero4 min drive
  • AirportLiberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)55 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, sleeps 6
279 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
    1 king bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Shower
Bathroom 3
    Shower
Bathroom 4
    No shower or bathtub

Room options

About the area

Potrero

On waterfront.Your stay at this Tempate vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Playa Prieta and Potrero Bay. Also, Penca Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Playa Potrero is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Playa Prieta - 7 min walk
  • Penca Beach - 11 min walk
  • Playa Potrero - 4 min drive
  • Flamingo Beach - 13 min drive
  • Conchal Beach - 57 min drive

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coco Loco Bar & Restaurant - 12 min drive
  • Patagonia del Mar - 12 min drive
  • Angelina's - 10 min drive
  • Hemingway's - 4 min drive
  • Las Brisas - 9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Breathtaking Views - Private Home - Beautifully Landscaped - Walk to the Beach

Located on the "gold coast of Costa Rica" directly above two of the most beautiful
beaches in the country. This is a private home, sitting 200 feet above the beach on two acres with beautiful landscaping filled with wildlife, trees, flowers and spectacular views.

Hear the roar of the surf, listen to the monkeys in the mangrove below or sing along with the birds in the trees... this the best of all worlds. Whether you choose to take a quick walk to the two beaches (a few minutes on foot, literally 300 paces from the house!) or drive to one of the many beaches located down the road (a few minutes by car), this property is a perfect to retreat and relax.

Playa Prieta sits directly below our house and has large shaded areas on the beach with bigger, crashing waves. Playa Penca can easily be accessed from a footpath on the road to Prieta, and is known for its soft waves, boogie boarding and great family gathering place. Or you can relax in our private pool with a cabana for shade during the day.

The house has 3000 square feet of well-appointed living space. Perfect for entertaining the family or for some well-deserved quiet time, this property guarantees a wonderful relaxing vacation. All bedrooms and living room feature banks of floor-to-ceiling windows, furniture, and an interior designed for comfort and relaxation.

The sunsets are beyond description - especially from the terrace. Not only does that expansive terrace offers a lovely place to read, chat, or dine - it also the perfect place to gather for a spectacular panoramic sunset.

Our gardener/caretaker lives on site because the property requires constant tending and trimming; and a housekeeper appears 6 days a week to do your laundry and straighten up the house. The property is fenced and gated, with similar properties alongside it - very quiet and secure.

Close to market for those who prefer to cook or close many restaurants if you prefer to dine out.

Keywords: House, Property, Sunset, Views,

Property manager

Mic & Mindy Gumb

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Ice maker
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Casino 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

General

  • Unit size: 3000 sq ft (279 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Dogs reside on the property.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property is also known as

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Breathtaking Views - Private Home - Beautifully Landscaped - Walk to the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josh D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Place to Stay!
This place is absolutely phenomenal, the views are amazing and the house is stunning. We stayed here for three nights with our family and would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R., Rock Hill, SC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Views of the Ocean with Short Walk to the Beach
We enjoyed our stay at this home. It is on 2 acres and feels very private. It has amazing views of the ocean. You can sit on the porch and hear the waves which is very relaxing. We enjoyed using the pool each day too. The house is set up with two bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms upstairs. The kitchen and family room are also upstairs. You then go down the outside stairs by the porch to get to the third bedroom and bathroom. Every bedroom has its own AC unit so you stay nice and cool at night. The family room can get a little warm during the afternoon but it didn’t bother us. We were usually off doing fun things around the area during that time or we would just sit out on the porch which has three ceiling fans. You can walk to the beach, Playa Prieta, in about 5-7 minutes. It’s an easy walk and the beach is beautiful and not crowded at all. There are trees on the beach you can sit under for shade. We loved playing in the ocean. Go out into the ocean along the middle section of the beach if you want to avoid the rocks. We also took the little trail over to the next beach, Playa Peca. It took us about 5 minutes. That beach is also very pretty with no crowds. We loved the little town Potrero, where the house is located. It takes about 5-10 minutes to walk into town. There are lots of restaurants to get food and even an Italian Gelato shop. We tried several of the restaurants and the gelato and they were all really good. We would enjoyed our time and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

C S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and service!
Great stay. The house was great and any issue we had was remedied quickly. Daily cleaning service was amazing. She went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and happy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
This is a fantastic location with awesome views. Even the shower had a fantastic view. Although the beach is within walking distance, we drove since we had lots to carry and it was a very steep driveway. Loved all the restaurants and beaches nearby. Felt very safe while we were there. It was extremely hot when we visited--95 most days, which made it difficult to want to be outside, but also difficult to be inside the main area of the house--there are fans, but it was very hot. We had planned to make meals at the house, but due to the heat chose to eat out all the meals instead. The bedrooms did have nice AC!! Mindy was very communicative and offered suggestions. I didn't realize that housekeeping services were going to be there--it wasn't something we needed or desired, but might be nice for some. Ana Marie does a nice job cleaning, but because of the location, you definitely will find ants inside. Manageable, but may not be ideal for some kiddos. Really enjoyed our meal at Reparito House.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house on the hill
We arrived to this lovely home after a long, hot day of travel. The house large, comfortable, has all the amenities you could possibly need, and feels like a home that is lived in rather than a sparse, barren rental like some VRBOs or AirB&Bs we've stayed in. You can walk to the beaches nearby (Playa Prieta & Penca I think) but the walk back is all uphill and while we were there it was 96-97F and for us it was too hot, so we drove. Our favorite part of this Villa was the outdoor space. We loved the covered cabana area and the pool. It was so nice to be out there looking at the views while in the shade and be able to pop in & out of the pool. The main part of the house is not air conditioned, and it was too hot for us to sit in the living area, so we moved outdoors instead in the evenings. The bedrooms do have AC, the beds & pillows were very comfortable, and we slept great! Besides the pool, my other favorite thing about this home was the master shower with large windows giving views down to the ocean. We personally found having a housekeeper/groundskeeper on property while we were there a bit uncomfortable. Ernesto & AnaMarie were kind (no English) but we'd have preferred to not have them there sweeping, cleaning, doing our laundry while we were on site trying to enjoy our vacation. It would have been better for us to not have them at all during our short stay, or for them to have come in while we were out. Overall, I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dazzling view
Spouse and I, son and daughter in law, and 13 year old grandson spent a wonderful 5 days at the house. The only problem we had was that the common area was often uncomfortably warm, so people tended to spend time in their air conditioned bedrooms. The beautiful outdoor areas were great for morning and evening communal time. It’s possible that the inside warmth was just a manifestation of extremely hot weather during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Glorious!
We spent a week enjoying sunsets in the Nosara area, but this was even better - truly spectacular! We loved hanging out by the pool with the beautiful flora and fauna. Both Playa Penca and Playa Prieta are lovely, and the snorkeling at Playa Prieta was amazing! We loved walking to Reparito House for breakfast. And Ana Maria definitely deserves a shout out!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house, amazing views!
The views!! We stayed here for a week over the new year and it was fabulous! This house is close to beaches, shops and restaurants. Did I mention the views?? It does sit up on a rather large and steep hill…which is how you get those amazing views! My husband and I were fine walking up and down it and did so for exercise. Our children (9 & 12) didn’t really enjoy it but they did it. If mobility is an issue for some, the hill can be challenging. There was some visible dust (I have a dust allergy) on the TV and glass top table. No big deal, I just cleaned them as cleaning supplies were plentiful. Ana Marie comes everyday to clean up and do laundry. She is so sweet! Ernesto is the property caretaker and he is very kind as well. I only know enough Spanish to get by and it seemed to work when communicating with them. Love that there are plenty of books stocked in the house and plenty of cooking supplies. Also, loved when the dogs came to visit. They are timid and very sweet. The birds are so fun to watch in the morning and afternoons. Renting a car is a must. It’s very easy to get around in your own vehicle. This was our first trip to Costa Rica and I’m so glad we chose this location. We will definitely be back! Pura vida!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Elin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not as private as pictured
The location is ok. Pricing was too high for how little privacy due to being beside the main house.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful views!
We stayed five days at this spot and thoroughly enjoyed the location and home. The view of the ocean, the secure and beautiful gated grounds, the polite and friendly groundskeeper and housekeeper and the quick response from the property management (once when the water stopped and again when the coffee pot needed replacing). I would definitely seat there again and highly recommend it! The pool was nice to cool off in the afternoons and the sweet little dog named Tia that would come visit made the visit even more special!🐶❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023