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Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge

Beachfront villa near Tamarindo Beach

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Outdoor pool
Smart TV, DVD player
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 1510764 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Playa Grande, Guanacaste
  • Place, Grande Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tamarindo Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Playa Grande

On the beach.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Cabo Velas villa, 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).
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What's nearby

  • Grande Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Tamarindo Beach - 10 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Casino Diria - 24 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Playa Langosta - 42 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 42 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Rural - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Medusa Bar - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Nari - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Sol Bakery - ‬32 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.

Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge

Enjoy the luxury of outdoor living in serenity and seclusion, in this amazing compound boasting multiple living areas for multiple activities.

Unique. In a category of it's own; Casa Velas is nestled on a 7.5 acre property, with over 200 meters (675 linear feet) of beach frontage, at the most private sector of Playa Grande’s four mile long beach, within Las Baulas National Marine Park. This spacious compound is just steps from the water’s edge and offers views of the beach and spectacular sunsets from virtually every vantage point.

The very large swimming pool (where you can actually swim laps and children can actually play), is only steps from the beach and conveniently located between the Tiki bar, the main house and the guest house - all surrounded by beautiful gardens planted with palm trees, fruit trees and flowers that attract monkeys, exotic birds , iguanas and many other sorts of wildlife from the park.

With three master suites and two regular bedrooms ( with adjacent bathrooms, air conditioning and TV), a fully equipped ocean view kitchen, three dinning areas and indoor and outdoor living areas, Casa Velas is the ideal vacation home for groups of one or more families.

The Villa is designed in a way that integrates the different activity areas yet allowing for space and privacy among its guests.

If you plan your trip between October and March you will have the privilege of witnessing the majestic Leatherback Turtles nesting , sometimes right in front of the main house.

Garden/pool maintenance and 24 hour security are provided. Housekeeping is provided at your request. Our amazing private chef is also available at your request - all contributing to give you the experience of fun, play , relaxation and pampering that defines Costa Rican living.

A five minute walk will take you to the estuary that separates pristine Playa Grande from Tamarindo - where you will find an abundance of restaurants , shops and nightlife. A panga will take you across for a small fee.
The luxury of open space, space and more space to generate a delicious sense of freedom.
Love Nature, Live Nature, Enjoy the Costa Rican Experience !!!!!


Keywords: Beachfront Villa, Beachfront house Compound

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: You may smoke in all outdoor areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 10,764 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You may smoke in all outdoor areas

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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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

Outdoor Living Absolute Privacy Steps Water's Edge Villa
Outdoor Living Absolute Privacy Steps Water's Edge Playa Grande
Outdoor Living Absolute Privacy Steps Water's Edge
Outdoor Living Absolute Privacy Steps Water's Edge Villa
Outdoor Living Absolute Privacy Steps Water's Edge Playa Grande
Outdoor Living Absolute Privacy Steps Water's Edge Villa
Outdoor Living Absolute Privacy Steps Water's Edge Playa Grande
Outdoor Living Absolute Privacy Steps Water's Edge

Frequently asked questions

How close is Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge to the airport?

This villa is 10.5 mi (28-min drive) away from the Tamarindo (TNO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.

How close is Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge to the beach?

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

Does Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge offer free breakfast?

This villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge?

No, there is no casino at this villa, but Casino Diria (4.1 mi) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge?

Free parking is not available at this villa.

Does Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge have a pool?

This villa features an outdoor pool.

Does Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this villa.

How close is Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge to downtown Cabo Velas?

This villa is 1.3 mi away from Playa Grande.

Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 123 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marlene M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was incredible and the amenities were designed perfectly for groups to have an amazing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anne O., Ely, MN USA

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an amazing stay! Sher was wonderful she helped with any little thing. Rodger was friendly and so helpful everyday.We had three teenagers and five adults - with grandparents. All the accommodations were exceptional - we all had our own space and air conditioning in the rooms. Ana cooked for us the first night and it was delicious and very reasonably priced- we should have had more dinners!The outdoor living space was great - lots of space to spread out and very comfortable. The beach was only steps away and had chairs right there.We had the best family visit and would love to return to this very house. Everything was exceptional!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was welcoming and very helpful to introduce us to the home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was awesome the house and pool were great plenty of shade. Hire the chef fresh good food!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Madeline F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home was amazing. Highly recommend. Location was fantastic. It is not highly populated which we loved. We did not have a car but managed walking places. There were 11 women staying at the house. We all had room to spread out and had ample seating towels etc. Many women walked to the water taxis to tamarindo daily or the longer 45min walk to playa grande.Bugs and animals were not an issue. We did see many crabs and raccoons. The beach was fantastic. Love love loved the sunsets.We hired cooks and got the groceries delivered. It was excellent food and plenty of it all week.Definitely would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aviva K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible property and staff!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bri P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay here! We had a big group of 12 people and the house along with the 2nd casita on the property was perfect for all of us! What makes this house so perfect is the outside area with the amazing pool and being only steps away from the beach. Playa grande is by far the best of the 6 beaches we visited while staying in Costa Rica! Perfect waves for our older kids the farther you go out but also perfect for our younger kids! We took surf lessons right outside our house and my older kids were safe to go to the beach to play whenever they wanted cause we were so close. We loved having AC in the bedrooms and Raquel comes and cleans daily which was very nice! Sher the property manager was available at all times and planned all of our excursions for me as well as a message at the house and a personal chef for 3 of our meals! I loved that the prices were all discussed ahead of time. It was a great for us to stay home for dinner with small children and not worry about preparing or clean up after dinner! Definitely worth it! I loved our stay here and would definitely come back!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply perfect…steps from the beach, well taken care of and secure. Team onsite and host took excellent care of our family with fresh cooked meals, rentals and any last minute needs. Do Not stay in Tamarindo as it’s a dirty tourist trap, this is a beautiful spot sitting on four miles of uncrowded beach. We can hardly wait to come back, thanks!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa Velas is a beautiful home with direct access to the lovely Playa Grande. It is the best of both worlds, a beach with very few people and the ability to enjoy the lively beach town of Tamarindo.
Food prepared by the chef Alcira
Pool from the master suite
Playa Grande looking north
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is great, would definitely stay here again, hated to leave. Absolutely loved all the help from Sher, Alicira, Roger and Raquel. Beautiful location and perfect for our family vacation. Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Beach Location

This review is for the property, which was as advertised. All spaces are thoughtfully furnished, comfortable, and well-maintained. The outside areas are remarkable and beautiful with mere footsteps to a beautiful beach. The owner and her staff were accommodating and supported us when we needed information or assistance (e.g., language translations, transportation, etc.). Our grandkids LOVED the beach and pool. We all loved quality family time in a beautiful place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway

Casa Velas was delightful and the proximity to the pool and beach was perfect for us with young children. They communicated well and you must have Darling cook for you. It made the whole trip relaxing and delicious. Its not the Hilton and bring bug spray, but we all loved it. It was a great way to celebrate a birthday and family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness

paradise in Costa Rica

Can't say enough about Ana's house. The pictures do not do it justice. The pool area and sitting area was where we spent most of our time and it exceeded all expectations. The house itself was perfect for what we needed and my wife and I stayed king size suite in the separate dwelling with the four grandchildren staying below us. We were a party of twelve and had plenty of room. The description of the house states close to the beach, and that is no exaggeration. We were on the beach which was unbelievable to walk, swim and watch the beautiful sunsets. The staff with the place were the nicest people you could meet and were helpful in so many ways. We had three meals prepared at the house and we wish we could have done more. If you are looking for the perfect place on the beach in Costa Rica, Ana's house is a must.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi W.

Liked: Cleanliness

The BEST!

This is the second time we have stayed at Casa Velas and it was our seventh time to Palm Beach Estates on Playa Grande. This newly renovated house/compound is our favorite. It’s right on the beach, has plenty of shade and seating for everyone, and an exceptional, sparkling pool that is large enough to float and play in. The bedrooms are air conditioned and there is a bathroom attached to each of the five bedrooms. No sharing of bathrooms is amazing!We had meals prepared for us every morning and every night except for one. Having this service makes all of the difference: so much more time for relaxing and playing. Having on-site caretakers is fantastic too. Knowing someone is right there if you need them is such a big benefit. Every day they cleaned the kitchen and the pool, and took out the trash. Very helpful!During our time there we got to see racoons, inguanas, howler monkeys, hermit crabs, and giant grasshoppers all right on the property! So many beautiful birds too. Every day was a nature adventure. We can't wait to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

S K., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Fun

Our fourth time staying at CV. Location can’t be beat for a large group
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz K.

Liked: Cleanliness

A bit of paradise

Beautiful property right on the beach. Generously-sized pool. Lots of room for our family of 10 to spread out. We sat pool-side and watched the parrots and vultures. Huge lizards and a tiny frog came by to visit. Our cook, Darling, prepared delicious meals. Lots of beans and rice and fresh tortillas. Mounds of fresh papayas, pineapples, etc. The waves are perfect! Big enough to be exciting, but safe enough for children and beginning surfers. A fabulous family vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Pictures say it all. Awesome house!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle and Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great assistance from Ana

Unfortunately we were unable to stay at this property due to damages the main house sustained prior to our arrival. Ana was amazing in helping us find another location to stay at. She continued to check in and make sure we were taken care of by a neighboring property. The location of the house is amazing and we were extremely sad we couldn't stay at her property. If we were to return to Costa Rica, this property will be on the top of the list to stay at. Also, the concierge associated with this property was amazing! We booked a day trip ziplining, Cloud Forrest tour, lunch and transportation and a family photo shoot on the beach with an amazing photographer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Second Stay, Just as Magical!

This was my second stay and 9 years later, it was just as perfect as I remembered. It’s worth every penny and more. Ideal for everything from a big family trip to a romantic getaway, I truly can’t recommend this place highly enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

The house was perfect for the high graduates. They really enjoyed the pool and beach. Ariel & Veronica were the highlight of our stay. They were always available to answer questions and help when needed. We used Veronica for all our cooking need and boy was it worth it. Outstanding cooking, the food was amazing!! I highly recommend staying at Casa Velas
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Frances G.

Great ocean beach location! Semi private.

The ocean beach was beautiful. The beach was steps away from the home. The foliage around the house and shade trees around the home were gorgeous. The home and additional apartment were very spacious. This property could easily accommodate 10 to15 people comfortably. Remember, there are two houses that you have available to use. The home had air conditioning only in the bedrooms! The kitchen, dining room and living room were not air conditioned. Those rooms did have ceiling fans. The shower head in the master bath was clogged. Only 13 water holes out of 40 in the shower head worked! When you turned on the shower it felt like a laser beam was going through you! One of the showers had to be shared with the 6 sand crabs in it! ALL the furniture in the home NEEDED TO BE REPLACED! Our entire family had back pain at the end of our stay. The beds were extremely bad and the living room furniture cushions were shot. It was a struggle just to get off the couch! The nearest town where you could find an American grocery store was about 40 minutes away. The many ruts in the road were everywhere and they were deep! It was a miserable experience driving on the roads. The only highway we had access to was a single lane highway with a double yellow line down the entire highway. There were no shoulders on the side of the road. In fact, many of the ditches on the side of the road were 3-4 feet deep trenches. We still enjoyed our time there, but would not go back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D., CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic house right on Playa Grande beach!

We were family and friends of a group of 10. We had a fantastic stay! Veronica and Ariel were fantastic! I highly recommend having Veronica cook breakfast for you each morning as well as dinner when you are not going out. The house is located right on the beach and has a huge pool and tons of space! Will definitely come back! Ana…please put a WiFi router extender in the second house. Bedrooms had air conditioners. Could definitely use one in living room area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Retirement celebration with siblings and husbands

Our stay was awesome! This was our first time to Costa Rica. Anna answered my numerous questions and helped to assure me that this was the right place for 8 of us to gather. Veronica and Ariel were wonderful, food was delicious. They were kind and helpful, using Google translate made it pretty easy to communicate. The property is some what remote, so for older people or those not in shape, can be difficult to get around. We didn’t feel comfortable driving, used Playa Grande shuttle service for tours and transfer to and from the airport. The country is beautiful, the property is beautiful, right on the beach, pool was great. Thank you for a great week in CR!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Week

We had a wonderful time at the property and Veronica and Ariel were fantastic hosts! Could not have been happier with the property, location, and food!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024