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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Pool
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 132000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Playa Grande, Guanacaste
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park
    4 min walk
  • Grande Beach
    5 min walk
  • Taco Star
    5 min walk
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    22 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Playa Grande

With a stay at this vacation home in Cabo Velas, you'll be on the beach, just a 4-minute walk from Las Baulas National Marine Park and 5 minutes by foot from Grande Beach. .This beach vacation home is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Tamarindo Beach and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Conchal Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 4 min walk
  • Grande Beach - 5 min walk
  • Ventanas Beach - 4 min drive
  • Tamarindo Beach - 35 min drive
  • Playa Langosta - 42 min drive

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Pico Bistro - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Venezia Gelati y Café - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Nari - ‬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 BEACH HOUSE FOR THE LAST 20 YEARS...steps to the ocean, gated, WIFI

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
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a safe and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or make use of the other amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Christine Allen

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

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
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Meal delivery service
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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

Pets not 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Favorite Beach Since 2005 Private Gated Home Parking Pool House
Favorite Beach Since 2005 Private Gated Home Parking Pool
Favorite Beach Since 2005 Private Gated Home Parking Pool House
Favorite Beach Since 2005 Private Gated Home Parking Pool House
Favorite Beach Since 2005 Private Gated Home Parking Pool
Last Minute Cancellation Feb. 20 27 NEW Rate Posted
Christmas Week Special DUE TO Last Minute Cancellation
Favorite House on the Beach Since 2005 50 Steps to Ocean
Last Minute Cancellation Promo november 14 21 $300/night
Favorite House ON THE Beach Steps to Ocean.....just Relax Enjoy

FAVORITE BEACH HOUSE FOR THE LAST 20 YEARS...steps to the ocean, gated, WIFI Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time
We all had a great time - great location and the help with planning was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tropical Paradise
Fully equipped with every imaginable kitchen accessory (except a cocktail shaker!) Wonderfully comfortable beds and pillows, and a truly paradise setting right on the beach. Dirt/sand access road could use a bit of work, but the house is marvelous. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
great place 10 rating
Everything was as post plus. Ground personal was there early to set up chairs on the beach and more. Maid was great. Had a minor problem but was taken care of. I give it 11 out of 10. will be coming back with all the family in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

YASMIN A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
Absolutely loved the location. Quiet and peaceful. Spacious house with everything you need to relax with family. Very easy to check in. Tatiana and Teo were excellent as cook and masseuse. Will definitely come back
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach house.
This was my second year vacationing at this property. The house is great. Right on the beach. Steps from the sand. I love the location. Watching sunsets every night. Laying in hammocks every day. The only downside is the public parking next door and not much privacy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a great trip!
My husband, young adult grandkids, and their significant others stayed for a week. The house was perfect. Clean. On the beach. It was nice to have the pool also. Tatiana is a wonderful housekeeper and cook. She cooked for us 3 evenings. Spectacular. Most of the time we stayed home and played in the water. I would do it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible experience
Thanks to Shawna and Tatiana for being the best hosts. The place is amazing, right on the beach. We surfed, boogie boarded, walked the beach, kids played in the pool and watched the sunset, pretty much every day. Tatiana was awesome and cooked for us the entire time which was delicious and a nice relief for us so we could enjoy vacation. The beach gets busy out front on the weekends but everyone is super friendly and respectful.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel S., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
a beautiful place so peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Very Best of Costa Rica Beach Life
If you have never been to a tropical beach paradise....and you want to, but you're a little concerned how to pull it off, book this property! Besides it being an absolute perfect beach house on an absolutely perfect and remote tropical beach, the staff that manages this property is the secret sauce. Shawna manages the property and lives in the Playa Grande community. She will not only make sure that your accommodations are first class, but she will also help you navigate everything from a massage on your porch while listening to the surf....to surf lessons...to meal preparation for your group...to connecting with scores of guided and unguided adventure excursions throughout Guanacaste. All this comes at an incredibly reasonable cost per night. My wife and I are VRBO hosts at a couple U.S. properties and can attest to the fact that this property is EXTRAORDINARY! Do yourself a favor and book it today! Cheers, Bill & Naomi
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Austin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of Paradise
We had an incredible stay here! Check-in was easy, and the house was very clean and spacious. Shawna was very responsive to any of our needs as well. We had Tatiana cook three meals for us, and they were all delicious and well worth it. We also got massages at the house that were incredibly relaxing. There are several great restaurants just minutes from the house as well. We felt very safe the entire time and loved relaxing in the hammocks, enjoying the pool, and searching for seashells. The beach is beautiful, and the waves are great. They have everything you need here! I would 100% recommend it, and I would love to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay for family vacation
We absolutely loved our stay! After researching properties in the Tamarindo area we decided to spend a bit more than we budgeted for this property. Probably more than we needed house wise for our family of 4, but the location and beach proximity drew us in. We couldn't have been happier with the home and location. Check in was a breeze. The beach access was so convenient to be able to go in and out as we pleased. Having boogey boards onsite was so great with such an amazing surf. After going to Tamarindo for an afternoon and dinner we were even more happy with this location on Playa Grande, as it is so much quieter than Tamarindo with no one trying to sell you anything. There are a few restaurants in the area that were great. The grocery stores will do, but are small and limited with higher pricing (which the owners let us know in communication before coming in which helped). There are plenty of towels and dishes, etc in the home to use. There is a black sand beach just a bit north (pretty easy hike) that was really cool so see. The pool was a refreshing change with the heat we had during our stay. The staff that supports the home were super friendly. Overall, we couldn't have enjoyed our time more and loved the property!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Baker

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top Notch
This was truly a great vacation. Accommodations were excellent, the food amazing, and the experience made even better due to helpfulness and care from Tatiana, Shawna, Johnny, Teodora and Marco. What a crew!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beachfront house
Great location with the beach out your front door. It was easy check in. Our family had a blast in Playa Grande.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
We had a wonderful vacation at Costa Palmeras! The house is beautiful and the staff was so helpful and inviting. We will definitely plan on coming back!
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Our stay was nothing short of amazing! We had 3 families (9 total with 3 kids) that stayed at the property and there was tons of space for us all to be comfortable! The house, the property surrounding and the staff could not have been better! The staff from the time we booked to the time we left was available for questions, coordination of excursions and shuttles, they even assisted in getting us a cake for our nieces 1st birthday that was celebrated while there! Tatiana’s cooking was amazing, definitely recommend having her cook for your group while there! We have been on many beach vacations and this was by far one of the most enjoyable! We hope to return in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022