Oceanside stay.You'll find Flamingo Beach and Playa Brasilito within 3 miles (5 km) of this villa. Playa Potrero and Potrero Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reserva Conchal Golf Course - 39 min drive - 7.4 km
Conchal Beach - 45 min drive - 9.1 km
Getting around
Tamarindo (TNO) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Mitra Market - 12 min drive
Triton Pool Bar - 31 min drive
Cauri - 11 min drive
Bar Imperial - 12 min drive
Caracola Poolside Restaurant - 12 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.
Mar Vista Villa-sleeps 16-infinity pool-Ocean View - luxury Casa de Iluminacion
Casa de Iluminación is a 5,000 sq. ft. luxury villa in the Mar Vista community of Playa Flamingo, built in 2021. It's just minutes from Playa Flamingo, Flamingo Marina, and nearby beaches like Playa Potrero and Playa Conchal — and ~1 hour from Liberia's international airport.
The open-concept kitchen and living area flow out to a large terrace with a fire pit, outdoor dining, and a BBQ. Wall-to-wall sliding doors bring the outdoors in, with sweeping views of the infinity pool and the Pacific Ocean. _________________________________
The Layout
The villa has 5 bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom, spread across the main house and a separate apartment:
**Upper floor
•Master Suite — Upon entering the Master Suite, an enclosed toilet room sits to the left and an enclosed shower room to the right, with a double-sink vanity, integrated in the suite, a few steps ahead. Beyond it, the king-size bed area, with a Smart TV, opens onto two private balconies: an open-air ocean-view balcony on one side, and another ocean-view balcony in front with a sitting bench and an ocean-view soaking tub.
**Main floor
•Ocean-view family room — king bed, Smart TV, en-suite bathroom, and a loft area (up a small staircase) with two additional single beds.
•Second ocean-view room — king bed, Smart TV, en-suite bathroom.
•Additional bedroom — king bed, full-size pull-out sofa, en-suite bathroom, and a big TV for movie nights.
**Apartment (down a staircase from the pool deck)
•Ocean-view terrace, kitchenette, living area with a Smart TV and a full-size pull-out sofa bed, a separate king-size bedroom with a workdesk, and an en-suite bathroom. _________________________________
Amenities
A/C throughout, fiber-optic Wi-Fi, Smart TVs, washer/dryer, safes, and a security system. Luxury touches include travertine pool decking, hand-crafted wooden furniture, and custom art from local artisans. _________________________________
Mar Vista Community
Guests have access to Mar Vista's amenities: hiking trails, tennis and pickleball courts (additional cost), a gym with a yoga palapa (additional cost), and the family-friendly on-site restaurant Gracia, with an ocean-view infinity pool, jacuzzi, and swim-up bar. _________________________________
Nearby
Explore the Flamingo Marina, Playa Flamingo, or take a catamaran tour. For land lovers, visit the car-free town of Las Catalinas or the lively beach town of Tamarindo. _________________________________
Additional Information & Services
To help you settle in comfortably, we provide a complimentary welcome package with essentials like coffee, sugar, salt & pepper, toilet paper, toiletries (body wash, shampoo & conditioner), hand soap, laundry detergent, and dishwasher tablets (where applicable). These are provided as a starter supply.
Our Concierge Team is happy to help plan your stay — car or golf cart rentals, airport transfers, tours and activities, private chef services, pre-arrival grocery stocking, special occasions, and wellness experiences like in-home massages. _________________________________
Important to Know
•Access within the 2-story home and to the additional apartment requires stairs, as there is no elevator.
•We recommend renting a car to get to nearby beaches and for grocery runs. Driveway parking is available for up to 3 cars.
•Mar Vista is an active development — occasional daytime construction noise may occur.
•Drones are prohibited under complex regulations, as they're considered a privacy violation.
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House Rules
•The primary guest must be 21 years or older to book.
•This home is intended for responsible groups — parties and events are not permitted.
•Smoking is not allowed on the property.
•Pets are not permitted. _________________________________
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Safe
Tour and ticket assistance
Location highlights
Near the sea
Things to do
6 outdoor pickleball courts
Scuba diving 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
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Property located in a resort
Unit size: 5,005 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
Rules
Please note that if you cancel up to 60 days before arrival, we will charge a $10 processing fee to refund funds.
Please note, that the main guest must be 21 or older to rent our property - thank you.
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
High chair fee: USD 30 per night
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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
July 2021 New Built Ocean View Home Sleeps 16 Villa
367126
July 2021 New Built Ocean View Home Sleeps 16 Brasilito
July 2021 New Built Ocean View Home Sleeps 16 Villa Brasilito
Frequently asked questions
How close is Mar Vista Villa-sleeps 16-infinity pool-Ocean View - luxury Casa de Iluminacion to the airport?
This villa is 11.8 mi (32-min drive) away from the Tamarindo (TNO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Mar Vista Villa-sleeps 16-infinity pool-Ocean View - luxury Casa de Iluminacion have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.
How close is Mar Vista Villa-sleeps 16-infinity pool-Ocean View - luxury Casa de Iluminacion to the beach?
This villa is 13 mi (36-min drive) from Tamarindo Beach and 15.5 mi (52-min drive) from Coco Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Mar Vista Villa-sleeps 16-infinity pool-Ocean View - luxury Casa de Iluminacion offer free breakfast?
This villa does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Mar Vista Villa-sleeps 16-infinity pool-Ocean View - luxury Casa de Iluminacion?
No, there is no casino at this villa, but Casino Diria (9.2 mi) is nearby.
What time is check-in at Mar Vista Villa-sleeps 16-infinity pool-Ocean View - luxury Casa de Iluminacion?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Mar Vista Villa-sleeps 16-infinity pool-Ocean View - luxury Casa de Iluminacion?
Free parking is not available at this villa.
Does Mar Vista Villa-sleeps 16-infinity pool-Ocean View - luxury Casa de Iluminacion have a pool?
Yes, there's an infinity pool.
Does Mar Vista Villa-sleeps 16-infinity pool-Ocean View - luxury Casa de Iluminacion have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this villa.
How close is Mar Vista Villa-sleeps 16-infinity pool-Ocean View - luxury Casa de Iluminacion to downtown Cabo Velas?
This villa is 1.1 mi away from Brasilito.
Mar Vista Villa-sleeps 16-infinity pool-Ocean View - luxury Casa de Iluminacion Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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The house is beautiful, spacious and clean. The nightly sunsets were breathtaking, overlooking the pool and ocean. The property manager and team were super responsive and helpful. We would definitely stay at this home again.
Stacey G.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Loni
Oct 29, 2023
Casa de Illuminacion and Tropical Homes Staff
The house was well-appointed and beautiful. The staff at Tropical Homes is amazing. They coordinate everything and are incredibly quick to respond!
We had such a great time in Costa Rica, and enjoyed this very beautiful property overall. Maria was great and very helpful, and the staff at the front gate were very friendly also.
It is a beautiful home with a great view. The furniture/ appliances are very nice and the extras are appreciated (extra condiments, soap, laundry detergent, paper towel, beach towels and speaker to name a few).
We saw howler monkeys nearby, foxes, lizards and lots of beautiful birds as well.
We loved shopping locally in Playa Flamingo, as well as trying out some of the local restaurants.
We especially loved a couple dinners at sunset at Coco Loco. Although the sunset from the patio is pretty spectacular as well.
We had an issue with wifi connecting in the main kitchen/ living room of the house for some reason? Wifi was best in the bedrooms and on the patio.
Our main con for the property was the noise and the constant dust with all the construction around. We realise this is not the house itself, but it was very disruptive and does impact your time at the house. There was constantly workers looking over, noise, trucks dropping rocks and excavation etc right next door. One of the days we ended up leaving as there was a huge amount of activity next door and huge constant plumes of dust covering us, and the furniture, patio and pool. The pool got consistently dirtier as well through the week. Maybe an extra clean of the pool mid stay might be needed during this construction phase?
It would have been appreciated to have a heads up of all this work around us. For the price per night there is no sleeping in, and it is not as relaxing around the pool as it should be. Every morning we were cleaning and sweeping off the furniture, patio, etc from the excessive dust. Not a huge deal but not really how you want to start your morning each day on vacation. The workers are just doing their job and we appreciate that. But we would not necessarily have made this same choice for our holiday if we had known.
We would definitely recommend this house!!! But would recommend checking if construction is still heavy next door as it has a big impact to utilising the otherwise beautiful outdoor space, which I imagine that others, like us, want on a holiday.
Hope others can enjoy the Pura Vida lifestyle here as well. Overall fantastic space, and will be even better once the area is done developing.