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Villa with an Ocean View and Private Pool In Bahia Pez Vela Resort

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

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Guanacaste Province, Guanacaste Province
  • Popular LocationBahia Pez Vela Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationOcotal Beach7 min drive
  • Popular LocationCoco Beach12 min drive
  • AirportLiberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)44 min drive

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About the area

El Ocotal

Oceanside stay.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Bahia Pez Vela Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Ocotal Beach with a stay here. Also, Coco Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and El Coco Casino is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bahia Pez Vela Beach - 1 min walk
  • Ocotal Beach - 7 min drive
  • Coco Beach - 12 min drive
  • Playa Hermosa - 34 min drive
  • Diamante Eco Adventure Park - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Riu Guanacaste sports bar - 23 min drive
  • Restaurante Ocotal - 23 min drive
  • Restaurante Papagayo - 23 min drive
  • Restaurante Liberia - 23 min drive
  • Zi Lounge - 10 min drive

About this property

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

Villa with an Ocean View and Private Pool In Bahia Pez Vela Resort

PRIVATE POOL + FULL OCEAN VIEWS + BEAUTIFUL BEACH


Bright and cheery 2100 sq. ft. detached home with private pool--direct beach access. 


Villa Gecko is located on the LOWER half of Bahia Pez Vela, a minute walk to the beach. Prime location, which offers privacy for the pool and deck area, with wonderful ocean views. 


Bahia Pez Vela is located a few minutes drive from Coco, a lively beach town full of restaurants, shopping, tour providers and more, but Pez Vela is loved for its mellow, friendly location.


Whether you are looking for a vacation packed with the one of a kind eco-adventure only available in Costa Rica or simply want to relax in your private pool and on the quiet black sand beach, Villa Gecko is the place for you. 


Enjoy beautiful views of the beach, Pacific Ocean, Monkey's Head and Witch's Rock. Villa Gecko is a quick one-minute walk to a tranquil beach that offers great snorkeling, soft ebony sand and even extensive tide pool exploration. If you are lucky, you may even spot turtles!


The Costa Rican-style villa is casual, well-equipped, boasts a beautiful custom-tiled pool, seating in the sun + shade--all this at just a one-minute walk to the beach and resort restaurant/pools. Our guests enjoy the privacy our villa offers, while a perfect distance away from the lively restaurant, main resort pools and beach.


Enjoy a leisurely breakfast next to your private pool and spend the evening stargazing from your private balcony or large patio. 


The onsite restaurant, Maracuya Restaurant and Beach Club (seasonal), offers local and North American specialties--along with a full bar service--in a low-key environment. They offer open air dining at tables or next to the pool. Stretch out on a lounge chair, enjoy the view and enjoy a wonderful passion fruit smoothie--Pura Vida! They can also deliver to your villa and offer classes, weekly live music and more. 


The tourist village of Coco Beach, a short 10-minute drive away, hosts a variety of restaurants and nightlife, banks, shopping, tours, etc.


The villa is set up to make your stay pleasant--a private pool in a spacious patio area, a fully equipped kitchen with granite counter tops, all linens, wooden lounge chairs and patio furniture, storage space/uncluttered closets with hangars,  FREE WIRELESS INTERNET, games, books and more.  


Villa features: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Master: king sized bed, private bathroom, balcony, full ocean view, large closet, dresser, nightstands. Bedroom 2: queen sized bed, twin bed, full ocean view, large closet, dresser, night stands. Bedroom 3: two twin beds, dresser, shelf, nightstands, mountain view. All bedrooms and living areas have A/C, screens and ceiling fans.


Villa is self-catering; food is not provided, but we have a well-equipped kitchen if you would like to prepare your own meals. Groceries, shops, restaurants are available in nearby Playa Coco (10 minutes by car). BBQ kit is available from the resort and grocery shopping can be provided through the concierge (fees apply). Pool is cleaned every other day. 


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Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • In the mountains

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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.

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 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. Contactless check-in is available.

Villa with an Ocean View and Private Pool In Bahia Pez Vela Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mark m.

Liked: Cleanliness
secluded
Have been to Bahia Pez Vela before. Peaceful and clean.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

D Craig L., Moose Jaw, Sask Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Costa Rican Getaway
This was our 5th trip to Costa Rica but our 1st stay in this area. We thoroughly enjoyed our month at this villa and the entire Bahia Pez Vela Resort. Our villa was exactly as advertised and the minor issues that did arise were quickly addressed by the owner and the resort office and staff. The check in process with Caesar and Jacki was very easy and welcoming, they were very helpful during our stay. All the details of our booking were accurate and taken care of. Our villa was very clean and had all that we expected and needed for our stay including a great gas bbq. The pool at our villa was excellent and cleaned on a very regular basis by pool staff. Howler monkeys were heard and seen most days. The grounds of the resort are stunning and well taken care of. The beach is a very secluded cove with great swimming and snorkelling. We saw many tour operators pick up their guests right at the beach. The common pools are fantastic and easily accessible. The restaurant poolside at the beach, Soluna, had fantastic food and is a great option. Drinks were a bit pricey but very good. Staff at the restaurant were super friendly like all the staff at the resort. It is a 5 or 7 minute drive to Ocotal Bay (Father Roosters) and another 7 minutes into Coco for more great restaurants, bars and grocery stores. Bahia Pez Vela is at the end of the road which allows it to be extremely quiet, secure and private. We certainly hope to return.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
We had a nice time staying here. The pool is great and the space is really nice. The on site restaurant is really tasty but a bit over the top when you just want a light bite. Definetly go through everything and let the owner know if anything is broken beforehand or they will immediately run it through your insurance. Which is good I guess that they require it. However, when they did make item claims on my behalf that were definitely broken before and I wrote them about it they were very quick to reply and remove the charges.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Buell F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional property
To summarize, there is absolutely no reason not to stay at this property. You will love it. Some details - pool is very nice, cleaned often and great temperature. Many towels provided. Kitchen has every device imaginable and good dishes and glassware. BBQ works fine. Beds are firm, but very comfortable. Good AC. Note that if you don't close the glass sliders at night, the raccoons can and will open the screen sliders and steal any food left out. TV app can be changed to English, and includes HBO, Prime, Netflix and others. We watched USA sports on ESPN channels. Only USA major network is ABC. Bathrooms conveniently located and well designed. Resort staff very friendly and helpful, restaurant and bar are wonderful. Reception office has snorkel gear to rent. Our use was limited due to rough surf. It's not really a secluded cove, it's pretty open. Beach is soft and nice, but be sure to be diligent in removing all black sand before returning to house. Roads require some careful driving, due to lots of walkers and bikes. But not really scary and speeds are slow. Note that Google maps shows road past Roosters going clear to Bahia. It does not, it's blocked. Stay to left after Ocotal Gatehouse. Only recommendation is to add handrail next to steps into pool. Otherwise this place is pretty perfect, and a great value. Again, just loved it.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lois R.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a Fabulous Experience !
This Villa, #23 named "Grecko Villa", surpassed our expectations in every way. The actual building and pool are even nicer than they appear in the site photos. The renovated kitchen was a pleasure to cook in and with the new island, there was lots of room for 4 adults and 2 teenagers to all participate in the food preparation and cleanup. The 3 bathrooms were really appreciated. The beds and bedding were comfortable; there were lots of towels even with 6 people swimming in the private pool and on the private beach. Also washer & dryer to keep them fresh. The beach had the best snorkelling we found on the Pacific coast beaches. The Maracuya Restaurant in the complex is one of the top restaurants in the area; we had several dinners there & everyone was pleased each time. The guard house does a terrific job of keeping the complex secure & the office staff where always there when they are scheduled to be there & quick to help with supplies or excursion suggestions. Even after 10 nights all together we hated to leave. If you are looking around for a place to stay and this one is available, grab it while you can!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa Gecko stay
This house worked very well for the two of us plus our daughter's family with two younger teen boys. The kitchen was fully equipped but lacked storage for non perishable groceries. The pool and grounds were very well maintained. It was nice having easy access to the beach, resort pool and the great restaurant, Maracuya!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Liisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A relaxing getaway
We had a lovely 2 weeks at villa Gecko. Read all the reviews which are all accurate. I would let people know in the listing that there is a safe and a barbecue. Well equipped kitchen, beautiful views, quiet and solitude. Found the restaurant a little expensive, but they had great service and food. Beach was quiet, great for swimming and snorkeling, loved the private pool, which we used everyday.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gecko getaway
The villa was excellent in every way. Location was beautiful and tucked away on a secluded beach with beautiful black sand. The Beach Club was amazing with a high quality restaurant and exceptional staff. The service could not have been better. They treated us like family. The consierges were very helpful and looked after all our needs.
Stayed 26 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Friendly staff and great location. Unit could use some upgrades ie cooking pans and kitchen supplies are very dated and worn. Overall really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property but villa a bit dated
The villa is comfortable and has good amenities, part of a nice complex. Great view. Nice private pool. Lots of room. Quiet and private. Restaurant on property is great and convenient. The complex is not too far from town if you have a car, but the road to the resort needs some real repairs, urgently. The villa itself needs some refresh of the interior. Many of the items/furniture inside work, but are visibly worn out/old. Kitchen utensils, pots, pans, etc are all very much used and worn. The private pool is great, however it has a strip of brown tiles around it that become a real hazard when they are wet because they are extremely slippery. Overall, very nice resort, villa & pool, but the villa needs some updates and an interior refresh.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022