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Outdoor dining
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Dining
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Potrero, Guanacaste
  • Potrero Bay
    5 min walk
  • Penca Beach
    8 min walk
  • Playa Prieta
    9 min walk
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    62 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Potrero

When you stay at this vacation home in Tempate, you'll be near the bay, within a 15-minute drive of Playa Potrero and Flamingo Beach. .This vacation home is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Coco Beach and 16.2 mi (26 km) from Tamarindo Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Penca Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Playa Prieta - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Playa Potrero - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Flamingo Beach - 13 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Conchal Beach - 57 min drive - 13.7 miles

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco Loco Bar & Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Las Brisas - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Amigos Tacos y Beer - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gracia - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Soda Marcell - ‬8 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.

Luxury Home with Gorgeous Ocean Views !

Bella Vista del Mar is located on the 'Gold Coast' of Costa Rica which is considered to be the prime area in Costa Rica to vacation. Our town home is in the town of Potrero in an upscale, gated community called Villas Catalina, a small complex of 11 homes. Villas Catalina is on Camino Las Catalina, across the street from two gorgeous beaches, Playa Penca and Playa Prieta, both voted in the top five most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica. Our home is located on a two lane country road. Now that it is a paved road, it can, at times, have some traffic. The holiday season and the peak winter months are the busiest season.

Our elegant town home blends spacious living, comfort and luxury with magnificent views of Flamingo and Potrero Bay, Playa Penca, Playa Prieta, and incredible Pacific sunsets. Sitting on our wrap-around terrace watching a beautiful sunset with the waves crashing in the background makes time stand still. The shared infinity pool also has a breathtaking panoramic view of the coastline.

Our two story home has been tastefully decorated to reflect the Costa Rican culture. All of our furniture has been handmade by Costa Rican craftsman. It has granite and marble counter tops throughout and has all the amenities to make your stay very comfortable. Our gourmet kitchen has just about everything you would need to cook a wonderful meal.

Our home has three bedrooms and three baths. The master has a king bed with private bath, the second bedroom has a queen bed with private bath and the third bedroom sleeps four with one queen bed and a set of custom-made bunk beds to accommodate adults. There is also a full bath for this bedroom. Each bedroom has a view of Flamingo Bay.

Bella Vista del Mar is VERY close to the beach... A quick walk to two beautiful secluded beaches. Our home sits on a hill overlooking Flamingo Bay. Just down from that hill is the ocean. Literally it is a 3-5 minute leisurely walk to two beautiful beaches. Playa Penca is a beautiful white sand beach in Flamingo Bay which is quite shallow for a long way out great for children, sunbathing, skim boarding and swimming. Playa Prieta is the same distance and has lots of great shade and big rolling waves for body surfing. Both beaches have been voted in the top five most gorgeous beaches in Costa Rica.

Our complex does sit up on a hill to allow for the beautiful ocean views. There are stairs to climb from the parking area to get to our front door. The shared infinity pool is located on the upper level of our small complex to capture the amazing views and does require a walk uphill.

Our home is thoroughly cleaned using proper disinfectants prior to your stay to ensure that our home is safe.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a safe and a microwave.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub. Additional features at this vacation home include concierge services and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jill Walsh

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Massage
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea
  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Gated community
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

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

Pets not 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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Luxury Home with Gorgeous Ocean Views ! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bradley U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Location
Well designed, clean, and stocked accommodations. Felt like home away from home.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Philippe P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Villa Catalina. The kitchen was well-equipped, the pool offered stunning views, and the beach was conveniently close - ideal for family outings. Do note, there's some noise from local dogs and traffic, but it didn't overshadow our overall experience. Highly recommended for a relaxing beach holiday.
Stayed 42 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Philippe P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay in Potrero
We had a wonderful time with the family at the Villa. Walking distance to beaches, hiking trails and market. The sunsets from the pool were incredible. The only downside is the noise from traffic and neighbour dogs (too) early in the morning.
Stayed 42 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue R., Kincardine, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home close to amazing beaches
We stayed for a month and felt right at home in this well appointed town home. The rooms were large, beds were very comfortable and the kitchen had just about everything you could need. We loved walking to the beaches and spent a lot of time at the pool enjoying the amazing views. The town of Potrero is lovely and within walking distance. We went several times a week to the bakery (El Patio Panaderia) and fruit stand (across from the square). Both were amazing! The only draw back is the busy road in front of the unit with lots of construction vehicles going by. We knew about this when we booked so it wasn't a surprise.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
huge home - fantastic stay
Large, modern well-kept townhome. Huge, kitchen with all the pots/pans/dishware that you might need for a self-catering stay. The complex pool is spectacular. A short drive to several nice restaurants. The complex is quiet and safe with friendly 24-hour security. We highly recommend this listing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
We had a wonderful time in Costa Rica, the house was perfect for our family. We loved how roomy the house was, never feeling crowded and the deck was our favorite hangout spot. We all enjoyed the quick walks to the beach and the pool. We will definitely want to come again. Thank you Jill and Tony for being so kind and helpful. The security guards (Pedro) were so so sweet too .
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Daryl Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Potrero is a great place to stay
The property was as advertised. It does need a bit of tlc to freshen the place up. The only irritation was the new construction development in the area. Our balcony was overlooking the road it was quite noisy in the mornings and at night. Other than that it was a great place to spend our time.
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy V., Burlington

Liked: Cleanliness
Potrero stay Feb 2023
Our stay in Jill’s rental was wonderful. The property is exactly as described. Her beautiful home was completely equipped with everything we needed to enjoy our vacation. Views from the infinity pool were beyond spectacular. Had a couple of minor incidents during our stay but Tony from Krain management took care of things in less than 24hrs. Beaches are close by but so is the road and the traffic is very loud.
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property!
We had a great time! The property is very nice and had lots of supplies that were appreciated! Beautiful sunset views! Beautiful pool! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful week!
Enjoyed the clean and spacious home for 10 days with a family of four adults. Enjoyed exploring the many beaches and local restaurants. Did some zip lining and a boat tour of the national park and enjoyed the gorgeous sunsets from the balcony. There are A-LOT of steps..fortunately our son was there to help we seniors with the luggage. We would have had trouble on our own.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve B., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
We arrived very late after driving from San Jose and the check in process was very easy despite the late hour. The property is very nice and well equipped. There were 5 adults in our party and there was plenty of room. The pool is a bit of a walk but well worth it, the views are amazing. We really enjoyed our time spent hanging out at the pool. The location of the house is great. The 2 beaches that are close to the house are very nice and were not crowded. It is also close to several great restaurants. The binder in the property has great restaurant suggestions. Our children went surfing and horseback riding and Allan (property manager) did an amazing job of booking things for us. We had a great stay and highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in a beautiful area!
We loved this property and the area. Super close to several gorgeous beaches and lots of cute shops/restaurants. The owner and management were easy to communicate with. There were a couple small things that came up and they addressed them very quickly. We loved Potrero and this great home!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

thomas b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
This property was everything we hoped for. Quick easy access to the beach, beautiful view, great pool area. Check in and check out was super easy. For the price it was well worth it and would book again next time.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon F., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Experience
This is a townhouse complex built on the side of a steep hill overlooking the ocean. At the top level is a small but wonderful infinity pool. Descending the hill are two rows of townhouses. This townhouse is on the lower row and is assigned only one outside parking space. Tony Gonzales with Karin realty was SO helpful that he made our stay just perfect. The house itself is as described and has a wonderful ocean view. There are many beaches nearby. Tony will help you book any activities you want to try.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space and outstanding view
We could not have asked for a better place to enjoy the sunsets. The place suited just perfectly! We spent mornings and evening on the deck. We cooked several meals and found the kitchen to exceptionally well equipped with everything we could possibly have needed. All three bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. Air conditioners worked well. We loved walking down to the beaches, through the area of local homes. We even ran into one of our tour guides who lived there.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the location and glad we had a van to visit all the local beaches
Beautiful sunset view off of our balcony and the pool view was amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a lovely stay with the family! The house worked well for our family.
Everything was as advertised. The home is lovely and the view is spectacular. The pool location did not suit our family well so we will rent a home with its own pool another time. Otherwise we loved the home and our stay
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S., Lee, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Tropical Paradise
The villa is just as pictured. Well stocked kitchen, everything was very clean! The sunsets are amazing, the beaches are beautiful and not crowded, the infinity pool was incredible especially at sunset time! We loved the area. Most of the restaurants were great. Tony at Krain Property Services was extremely helpful and always responsive. We spent a day in Tamarindo, did a couple tours, horseback riding and zip lining. My absolute favorite was the Catamaran sunset cruise! Unfortunately I got sick while I was there but received great care at the Beach Side Clinic. I would highly recommend this place for a wonderful escape!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Mario B., San Jose,

Liked: Cleanliness
The place is big and comfortable, the only problem that I found , is the packing if far
Overall is great place
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
The house was great, it had all the items needed for a great vacation. The pool has stunning views of the sunset. We would come back and stay at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ana Maria P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
What an amazing house and amenities. The house was spotless and well maintained as well as having a very “nice feel “to it . It had everything we needed and more . If we ever come back to this area in CR , this is where we would stay. The pool was magnificent and the security guards where reliable and very helpful. Especially one of them but we cannot unfortunately remember his name . Tony (from Krain) was there for us when we arrived late which was much appreciated. The town of Potrero is a very nice little town and close to so many beaches. Playa Penca is 5 minutes away and so many more beaches are in that area . 7 days was way too short and we all miss the house , pool and all of it already . Thank you for sharing your home with us !
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Curtis W., Conway, SC (USA)

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay was not completed. Not handicapped assessable.
Arrived at the property it was not handicapped accessible. My wife was unable to walk up the steps. Property was on top on a hill and steps were steep. Owner indicated that it was in the description. I appreciated that she refunded the fees. Overall review is fair.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Casey S., Baton Rouge, LA

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, modern, comfortable
This is a lovely home, well-equipped with anything you may need during your stay. The property manager and owner were both extremely helpful. The view from the pool at the top of the hill is amazing at sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Manrique F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay near Penca and Prieta
Jill's property is great for short and long stays. The property is fully equipped and has a nice view of the ocean and is located in a gated and very safe condominium. La Penca and Prieta beaches are beautiful and just a short drive away. The property administration was easy to contact and always helpful. I recommend this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy L., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Home Away from Home
Jill's home had everything we needed. It is very comfortable, clean, and in walking distance to the beach! We really appreciated the big kitchen which was very well-stocked! The pool at the top of the property was a great place for a sunset swim, with a great view of the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021