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10 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
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Overview of Five Bungalows, Swimming Pool and Amenities Amidst a Beachfront Forest.

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

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Playa, Grande, Guanacaste
  • Popular LocationGrande Beach19 min walk
  • Popular LocationTamarindo Beach40 min drive
  • Popular LocationPlaya Langosta49 min drive
  • AirportLiberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)76 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Playa Grande

On the beach.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Cabo Velas vacation home, you'll find Grande Beach and Las Baulas National Marine Park. WAYRA Institute of Spanish and Ventanas Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Grande Beach - 19 min walk
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 19 min drive
  • Tamarindo Beach - 40 min drive
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 45 min drive
  • Playa Langosta - 49 min drive

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Nari - 33 min drive
  • Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - 33 min drive
  • Pico Bistro - 33 min drive
  • Medusa Bar - 33 min drive
  • Bamboo Sushi Club - 33 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.

Five Bungalows, Swimming Pool and Amenities Amidst a Beachfront Forest.

Experience the feeling of unbound freedom and tranquility at LAS VELAS BLANCAS, COSTA RICA, where we have blended the designs of nature with relaxed comfort, simplicity, and beauty.

Unlike any other in its category, Las Velas Blancas is located at the southernmost point of Playa Grande with one hundred (100) meters of beachfront forest facing the breaking surf of Costa Rica’s Pacific Ocean, surrounded by evergreen mangrove forests to the east and south.

The property boasts five two-bedroom/bathroom bungalows, a two-story beachfront lounge, swimming pool, poolside kitchen, dining area and living area and teak floor yoga deck.

This property features five two-bedroom bungalows with ensuite bathrooms, equipped with a fully appointed kitchenette with a refrigerator/freezer, coffee maker, convection countertop oven, microwave oven, and electric skillet. All ten bedrooms are air conditioned, and Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The property can welcome twenty (20) guests in ten (10) bedrooms.

Prices listed are for ten (10) bedrooms in five (05) bungalows: two (02) bedrooms per bungalow.

Each of the five beachfront bungalows consists of two (02) master bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, a/c, a fully equipped kitchenette and a covered deck with living and dining area. Each unit has its own private grounds and beach access.

NOTE: For larger parties, along with these five bungalows, we can also open Casa Guayacan that sleeps up to sixteen (16) guests (please view VRBO listing number 1446872). The bungalows and the beach house together can accommodate up to thirty-six (36) guests.

The illuminated swimming pool is at the heart of the amenities area, with the main kitchen, dining facilities, living area and yoga deck on the east side, where a delightful fresh breeze flows constantly. Witness the silent beauty of the most spectacular sunsets.

A short five-minute walk on the beach takes you to the estuary, the natural barrier that separates Playa Grande from the lively surf town of Tamarindo, where you will find a wide variety of restaurants, cafés, shops, banks, pharmacies, supermarkets, night life, etc. Pangas (small boats) are always available to ferry you across for a US$2 per person per leg. The estuary is about one hundred (100) meters wide. The boat voyage across the estuary is about one minute.

We recommend our guests to consider our cook’s services. She offers a weekly menu with a variety of tried-and-true delicious recipes that she prepares reliably and consistently. The meals are prepared in the central kitchen and served at the poolside dining area.

Liberia International Airport is seventy (70) kms (43 miles) from Las Velas Blancas (about 75-minute drive, depending on traffic).

Tamarindo is twenty (20) kms from Las Velas Blancas by road (About 30 minutes drive). Tamarindo airport serves domestic flights.

Our concierge will assist you coordinating airport transportation, tours, activities, and rentals.

Maintenance staff reside in the property.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 10 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 10 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outdoors, away from other guests.

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1 square foot

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: House trained pets may be allowed.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Caution. Cottages are built on high stilts.

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: Weddings/Parties allowed with owners permission.
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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. Note from host: Weddings/Parties allowed with owners permission. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Five Cottages Swimming Pool Amenities Amidst a Beachfront Fores
Five Cottages Swimming Pool Amenities Amidst a Beachfront Forest

Frequently asked questions

How close is Five Bungalows, Swimming Pool and Amenities Amidst a Beachfront Forest. to the airport?

This vacation home is 10.6 mi (31-min drive) away from the Tamarindo (TNO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Five Bungalows, Swimming Pool and Amenities Amidst a Beachfront Forest. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Five Bungalows, Swimming Pool and Amenities Amidst a Beachfront Forest. to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Five Bungalows, Swimming Pool and Amenities Amidst a Beachfront Forest. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Five Bungalows, Swimming Pool and Amenities Amidst a Beachfront Forest.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Casino Diria (4 mi) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Five Bungalows, Swimming Pool and Amenities Amidst a Beachfront Forest.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Five Bungalows, Swimming Pool and Amenities Amidst a Beachfront Forest.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Five Bungalows, Swimming Pool and Amenities Amidst a Beachfront Forest. have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Five Bungalows, Swimming Pool and Amenities Amidst a Beachfront Forest. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Five Bungalows, Swimming Pool and Amenities Amidst a Beachfront Forest. to downtown Cabo Velas?

This vacation home is 1.5 mi away from Playa Grande.

Five Bungalows, Swimming Pool and Amenities Amidst a Beachfront Forest. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lily K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing secluded property with the best sunsets
Wow this place is amazing!! Perfect for a big group getaway where people can break into pairs for sleeping and all come together in the main area or in the beach just steps away from the property. It’s stunning and secluded, and the chefs available to cook for the home make the best meals! The only thing I would note is that the property is a bit more “glampy” than originally expected. There’s no shampoo or conditioner, and some of the cabins didn’t have hot water, or water at all. But you’re in the jungle and have a beach and pool at your disposal so the chill hippie beach life is the way to go anyways so it’s not an impediment. Just something to be aware of! But we will note that the air conditioning in the bedroom is amazing!!! It works so well!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G., London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family holiday!
We had a delightful stay at las Velas Blancas. Property was perfect for a family gathering, as we all had our own space and a lovely common space to gather. Definitely recommend the grocery delivery and cooking services!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morton B.

Liked: Cleanliness
85th birthday family party
17 family members from teens to octogenarian were extremely happy
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
We traveled with four other families and had a truly wonderful time. The beach cannot be beat with expansive sandy beach and surfing waves. The kitchen team that we worked with to buy, cook, and clean kitchen was exceptional - reasonable prices for excellent breakfast and dinners prepared. Host was very responsive via Whats App during stay. During our visit we were mostly left to our own in the bungalows and shared villla and communicated needs (housekeeping, maintenance, questions) via What’s App during stay. We were moved to a new pool and shared kitchen/yoga studio building prior to stay after booking - that at first made me nervous but turned out to be flawless. New pool is a tad smaller but ideal location closer to bungalows that we had rented (we did not rent main house). Ended up staying at property most of our stay. Thank you for a beautiful visit, we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

shellee p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Family Vacation
This is our second return to the property. We had 27 family members and we rented all of the beach bungalows as well as the beach house. The surprising and wonderful thing that we got to experience was the new building on the south end of the property. A very large, open living space where we could have our breakfast and dinners together, as well as a new pool and yoga deck. It was absolutely fabulous! I love where this property is located. A short walk to the fun little town of Tamarindo via the estuary crossing, and the tranquil, peaceful beach vibe on Playa grande. we always felt very safe and all our needs were met. Manfred has always had excellent communication if anything were to arise. If you want to experience an authentic Costa Rican vacation vibe, book this property now! You will not be sorry the memories will be etched in your Heart forever. We hope and wish to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yoga Retreat
This property was perfect for a yoga retreat for 25 people. We rented the bungalows and the house. There are two yoga decks on the property with plenty of space for classes. The food and service was fantastic! Manfred helped with so many details before we arrived, and was always available to answer questions while we were there. The on site staff were kind and helpful. Alcria and her kitchen staff made a variety of authentic dishes for our group that people are still talking about. I only wish I spoke more Spanish! We used Google Translator to communicate with the on site staff which helped a lot, and had some good laughs showing each other our phones with translations. I can't say enough about how kind and helpful everyone was. We really felt taken care of. The location was perfect for us. Long beach walks and beautiful sunsets were just steps away from the property. Tamarindo was easily accessible with a short ferry ride across the estuary. Our guests had such a great time exploring the area and coming back to home base. We are already planning to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely!
Please see review for adjacent property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience!
We had a great experience staying here. We used the cook service for a few nights and used the concierge service for activities. Everything went smoothly and they were able to accommodate our requests (even if we were trying to book an activity the evening before!)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
This was an amazing property and better than expected. The host and his team made everything so easy and made an unforgettable experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

tasha and jeff s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Special Place
I almost do not want to review this place, it is so special and unique I am afraid once the word is out it is going to be booked forever. The location in the jungle and proximately to this perfect beach is truly special. We had a big family of 14 ranging from 6 years to grandparents. Having our own little family bungalows was ideal and the pool was the perfect place to gather. We chose to have the cooking team prepare dinner for us each night and it was a great way to end the day after a sunset swim/surf. We used the small bungalow kitchens for light breakfast and lunch and the air conditioned bedrooms at night were ideal. It does feel a bit isolated at the very end of the road but that is a good thing if you know what to expect. Just need to plan and they have a plan for everything. We had groceries delivered plus we had a golf cart rented for the week to run into Playa Grande, and some families took the short boat ride over to Tamarindo for day trips. There are not that many beaches like this that are not crowded and this location is just about perfect. The communication from our host Manfred and the many other people from cooks, to housekeeping, to grounds people were all so kind and helpful it really made the trip. Special Place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023