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Pool
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Ocotal Beach, Guanacaste Province
  • Ocotal Beach
    1 min walk
  • Bahia Pez Vela Beach
    5 min drive
  • Coco Beach
    6 min drive
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    42 min drive

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About the neighborhood

El Ocotal

When you stay at this apartment in Sardinal, you'll be on the beach, a 1-minute drive from Ocotal Beach and 6 minutes from Coco Beach. .This beach apartment is 8 mi (12.9 km) from Playa Hermosa and 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Flamingo Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Ocotal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bahia Pez Vela Beach - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Coco Beach - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Playa Hermosa - 24 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Playa Calzón de Pobre - 33 min drive - 8.3 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coconutz Brewhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Zi Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪El Capricho Mexican Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Donde Claudio y Gloria - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bar El Ancla - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The ONLY Beachfront Studio Apartment with dipping pool on Playa Ocotal.

Property located on a unique mixed sand beach of black volcanic sand and white broken shells with tiny quartz crystal which twinkle in the sunlight. Calm and clear bay within a larger bay with rock tide pools, where baby fish are protected by rock formations jutting into the ocean, a wonderful site for snorkeling and scuba diving. The Studio windows and doors all face the beach which open out onto a patio with an outdoor Jacuzzi/dipping pooland barbecue. A garden path leads to the beach about 10 meters away. A dive shop is just around the corner in Playa del Coco and a restaurant just down the beach.
The Studio apartment on the lower floor of house #5 of Los Almendros de Ocotal consists of 2 rooms with ceiling fans and an A/C unit; bedroom for a couple with a flat screen T.V., a security box, sheets and towels for 2 people, a private bathroom with hot running water, and a kitchenette, which has a 4 burner electric stove with oven, refrigerator, blender, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, kitchen sink, table settings for 2 and pots, pans and utensils. WiFi included.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, which features a private pool and a flat-screen TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden. This apartment also features complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Denese Wellborn

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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The ONLY Beachfront Studio Apartment with dipping pool on Playa Ocotal. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent hosts and excellent property
My wife and I couldn’t have been happier with our stay here. The hosts are kind and friendly and made several excellent recommendations for things to do in Ocotal and even helped us map out a route to our next destination. The apartment and property were clean and comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed to make some meals. We spent our evenings in the dipping pool. The beach is about 50 feet from the entrance to the apartment. The bay is beautiful and we saw dolphins near the shore on consecutive mornings. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place right on the beach, dipping pool was great. we had everything to prepare meals and grilled twice while staying. the hosts were a wealth of knowledge on the area, but we never felt intruded upon. The bay was beautiful and beach was very nice, not too much foot traffic.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location!
Stayed here to be near family that stayed just up the road. Loved this location that had its own little tropical oasis right on the beach! Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness
dlm
GREAT LOCATION!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pannettey G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really is Right on the Beach!
Location, location, location! This rental is on a somewhat private beach just steps from the gate of the rental. Felt so safe on this beach even at night. Plenty of shade from trees on the beach. Denese even provided 2 beach chairs, 2 beach towels, and a small cooler...perfect! The interior is modest but very clean and cheerful with everything you need. The dipping pool was very nice. The only thing they could add would be mood lights around it. We loved our stay and would highly recommend it to anyone. It was a great deal and amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Life at the beach.
A nice little suite, beautifully located with a great restaurant nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for two!
We loved our stay and beach studio! Great location and perfect for a couple! Ocean sounds at night and a minute to the beach! Hope to come back soon! Pura Vida! :)
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice Spot
No problems. Right on the beach and yard/patio is essentially private due to separation from the neighbors on both sides with high flowering shrubbery. Beach not crowded even on weekends. Could use a new toaster
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
On our way in we were concerned due to traffic and narrow roads. Once we arrived, the host greeted us and welcome us. It was a perfect little gem. Location was amazing. Lots of shade, backyard BEACH, and pool. My husband and I truly enjoyed the place. Host had everything, pots, plates, cups. Thank you Denise and Hernan! Hopefully we see you again real soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Holidays 2023/24
Little piece of paradise ✨️ Best location steps to ocean on a beautiful, tranquil beach ⛱️ Outdoor space was beautiful with little dipping pool and gorgeous plants and flowers. Denese and Hernan are the Hosts with the Mosts! They really go out of their way to make your stay an amazing one, providing you anything you can need, including help with transfers and other transportation needs. I was really happy to have met them as they made my stay more comfortable and enjoyable. Father Rooster is next door, it's a nice popular restaurant. The town of Coco is a 5-10 minute drive away for your shopping needs and has various restaurants. Overall I loved it and can't wait to go back 💖💞🇨🇷 Hasta Pronto
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Carl P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hosts. Great location.
Great hosts and location is awesome. Access to the beach right out of your backyard. Internet was reliable. Studio is basic and does need an upgrade and host said plans are in the works during downtime. Father Roosters is next door and good food if you want a night out. Coco Beach is about 10 mins by car. Shops have all the same stuff unfortunately. Water drinkable in the studio. Large shower. Small soaker pool on site and three other pools available for guests. Beach is clean and was not too busy which we appreciated. Good snorkelling. Small convenience store nearby but Supermarket in Coco is recommended for groceries.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Little Piece of Paradise
This apartment is located right on the ocean. There is a beautiful view of the ocean from the back yard/patio and yet it is very private. The apartment is quite roomy for 2 people and is well stocked. Denese, the host, was very thoughtful about leaving coffee and other staples we might need until we could get to the store. There were enough towels, including beach towels and beach chairs. Denese was very accessible and provided lots of good information about the apartment, complex and area. We enjoyed talking with her. Not only was the ocean right there but the apartment came with access to 3 swimming pools in the complex. The only downside, if it can be called a downside, was that there is only one restaurant within walking distance of the apartment. Others required a taxi into the town of Coco. This was outweighed by the quiet, beautiful beach away from the crowded party beaches. We were able to snorkel, walk the beach and relax. We hope to be back and would highly recommend this apartment.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful in ALL ways!
What a perfect little hideaway in a beautiful place! Denese and Hernan are great! Great communication and full of good and useful information about the area and things to do. The place itself is lovely and very clean with all the things you need. We very much enjoyed our stay (wish it had been longer as there was still so much to explore). We have already recommended it to friends and hope to return if our travels ever bring us back to Costa Rica. Here are a few other things that might be helpful to others: GREAT snorkeling right from the beach! We saw cool stuff on both ends of the beach. Father Roosters has the best fish tacos ever and is a short, lovely beach walk away. Coco is within walking distance (it took us about 45 minutes). It was hot but a fun and interesting walk into town for coffee and breakfast. There are taxis available ($9) but we chose to walk there and taxi back. Easy to get to the airport (thank you Hernan!) We HIGHLY recommend this place- it was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Javier N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ocotal studio
Adequate property if you are looking for a place to sleep and spend little down time. The place is small (studio as advertised) and the accommodations limited. The terrace/patio area is surrounded by lush vegetation which attracts insects. Even with bug spray we were bitten by insects several times. Overall is an adequate property for short days. The plus is you are right on Ocotal beach, feet away from the sand and half hour from the airport.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jarold W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ocotal
Great property great view great owner
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

gayu s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay, and amazing views!
We loved staying here - the beach is just steps away and you fall asleep to the sound of ocean waves. Denese is an incredible host - she made us feel right at home after we had experienced long day of travel delays - thank you Denese!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful and friendly.
We enjoyed our stay! The property was beautiful and Denese was very nice. We enjoyed talking with her and learning more about Costa Rica. We will be visiting her again. Thank you Denese for your hospitality and for helping us out! We really enjoyed meeting you. -Ashley and Aaron
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Howard B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Volcanic sand was a treat!!
I walked the beach each morning at 6am. Loved the Volcanic sand mix. Only experienced that previously in Africa. Hot tub and patio were great!!! Lots of ants……
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to beach
The drive out there is like playing Mario Kart, quite the adventure with oncoming bicycles laden with children, potholes, and trucks coming at you from the other direction. The beach is right out the door and we had a great time swimming in the ocean. Kitchen is super small but enough to make eggs and some oatmeal. The host was very friendly and helpful. We had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keri J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible quiet beach
Ocotal is the best beach. it is quiet, beautiful and has one restaurant you can walk to. the tide pools are amazing and ocean swimming is a must! all beautiful black sand, no seaweed or algae..... This studio is prefect. the dipping pool is warm but refreshing. the beach is steps away and very safe, plus the pools in the community are great too. It is not a party town, or full or people. coco beach is 15 mins awayand offers all that craziness. Ocotal is peaceful. the studio has cold a/c, warm showers and a perfect kitchen. we will be back
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Manuel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beachfront place for two
Lovely place to share with your special other. On a very quiet community. Just the perfect size and precisely equipped. Host was very nice and helpful. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelli C., Independence, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place, perfect location!
Denese and her husband were fantastic and very accommodating. The location can’t be beat. A one bedroom apartment right on the beautiful beach with access to your own private little pool and three big beautiful community pools in a gated community! The apartment is clean with all the amenities needed! Thank you, Denese!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D., Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
tropical garden right in front of beach
Wonderful place to stay - outdoor patio is a tropical garden with a small pool. You walk across the lawn and you are on the beach: a quiet, well-shaded, black sand beach good for swimming. AC in the house, a comfortable bed, a good shower; a lovely beachfront restaurant just 500 meters away. The hostess is very friendly. What more could you want?
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed and recharged after our stay!
Denese and Hernan were so welcoming and pleasant! She took the time to answer all my questions before and after booking their sweet apartment. They were wonderful hosts, making sure we had everything we needed during our stay.. Our favorite amenities were: the comfortable bed, variety of cookware, A/C, large shower with great water pressure, ceiling fans, plenty of hooks to hang wet suits and towels, outdoor table and chairs, a plunge pool and best of all, 2 resident iguanas! Charlie and Carlie Azul hung out by the pool with us every day. We loved walking out the gate and onto the beach as well as falling asleep to the sound of the waves. Father Rooster's is a short stroll down the beach and we ate there several times. When we needed groceries or a change of pace, Playa del Coco was a quick taxi ride or 30-40 minute walk. While we didn't find the snorkeling to be particularly great during our stay, the warm water and beautiful black sand beach more than made up for it! Playa Ocotal didn't get many visitors during the week but the weekends were quite busy as everyone vied for shady spots under the trees. We loved being able to go for a stroll on the beach, back to the apartment for a snack and swimsuits, return to the beach for a swim, then back to hose off the sand, mix up a drink and take a dip in the plunge pool. In fact, we did this most days! Our stay at Playa Ocotal was relaxing and we left recharged! Thank you for a wonderful experience and all the memories!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Perfect Spot
The place is basic but had everything I needed including a comfortable bed! The location is amazing.The only thing I would add to the listing is that access is down a flight stairs. Recovering from a knee operation made this a little difficult for me but Denise generously helped me carry stuff down. Denese and Hernan are lovely hosts. I would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022