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On the beach
Pool
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 83000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Tivives, Pu
  • Caldera Port
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Carara National Park
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Puntarenas Beach
    ‪106 min drive‬
  • Tambor (TMU)
    ‪185 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Caldera

On the beach.Stay at this Caldera vacation home and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Caldera Port and Playa Caldera. Mata de Limón is within 9 miles (15 km) and Playa Doña Ana is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Caldera Port - 15 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Mata de Limón - 18 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Carara National Park - 38 min drive - 20.8 miles
  • Marina Los Sueños - 69 min drive - 33.9 miles
  • Puntarenas Beach - 106 min drive - 10.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪La Casa Del Sabor - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Tabaris - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante y Marisquería Leda - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Amistad - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Don Lalo - ‬16 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.

Wonderful beachfront property in Tivives with palm trees, private pool, and AC

Casa La Palapa

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Perfect for a family vacation or a couples retreat, this beautiful beachfront house has everything you need for your next tropical getaway. Tivives is a port and bay located in the canton of Esparza on the Southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica in Puntarenas Province about 5 miles south of Caldera, and less than an hour from San José. The port town has a vast mangrove swamp, a great sports fishing platform, and a spectacular silver-colored beach. The beach features a point break that breaks to the left and right in a gnarly fashion at a river mouth over a sandy bottom. The area is under the protection of the government so it is largely undeveloped.

Playa Herradura's beaches, Los Sueños Golf Club, and fishing opportunities are all a short drive from this home. The heart of Jacó is a little further from the house, with the famous shops, restaurants, and nightlife of Pastor Diaz Avenue.

This beach house features a private secure gate, beautiful gardens with palm trees, a full kitchen, and an open furnished tv -living room with high ceilings. Enjoy your days in the private outdoor pool and furnished patio just a few steps from your exclusive entrance to the lovely sandy beach of Tivives.

THINGS TO KNOW
This vacation rental is close to a beach and a short drive from a mangrove swamp. As such, raccoons, small crabs, and other animals are likely to be in the area.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 18 years of age to book. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Puntarenas

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing 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
  • 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

  • No pets 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 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, a first aid kit, 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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
35406

Frequently asked questions

How close is Wonderful beachfront property in Tivives with palm trees, private pool, and AC to the airport?

This vacation home is 43.8 mi (185-min drive) away from the Tambor (TMU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Wonderful beachfront property in Tivives with palm trees, private pool, and AC have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Wonderful beachfront property in Tivives with palm trees, private pool, and AC to the beach?

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

Does Wonderful beachfront property in Tivives with palm trees, private pool, and AC offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Wonderful beachfront property in Tivives with palm trees, private pool, and AC?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Wonderful beachfront property in Tivives with palm trees, private pool, and AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Wonderful beachfront property in Tivives with palm trees, private pool, and AC?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Wonderful beachfront property in Tivives with palm trees, private pool, and AC have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Wonderful beachfront property in Tivives with palm trees, private pool, and AC have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Wonderful beachfront property in Tivives with palm trees, private pool, and AC to downtown Caldera?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Tivives.

Wonderful beachfront property in Tivives with palm trees, private pool, and AC Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Alexander D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Check in/check out times are unreasonable

The house itself is wonderful except some issues with two electrical currents that shocked you when you tried plugging in. The check in Time being 4pm and the check out time being 10am is a little unreasonable and they had no flexibility. Additionally, the beach is very dirty there. Brown water and incredibly strong currents and waves so in the 4 days we were there we couldn’t go in the water once. The sand also is full of wood and garbage from the river that flows into it next door. Overall we wouldn’t stay there again even though the property itself was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

The house was beautiful, it definitely exceeded our expectations. The pool, the yard (which is HUGE) all of it was great. Being able to just walk out of the yard and be on the beach was a huge bonus, especially with kids in tow.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

My family and I stayed at this house and the location is fantastic right on the beach that is very private, we saw very little people on the beach. The house is nice, but was unaware that it is somewhat exposed to outside aka roaches, bugs etc can fly into the main living space. The pool was really nice. The up stairs shower had some issues, but master bath was fine. We ended up using outside shower most of the time. No hot water or warm for that matter. For 4 of us we were only given 4 towels so had to use sparingly. Washer was great to have, but dryer didnt work. Two nearby restaurants that were really good. The “market” nearby is not a market unless you only need chips, ice and beer. No meat or veggies. Linda’s restaurant was fabulous we went a few times on our stay. Its about a 15 min drive to house once you get off the main highway. They gave us a key ring with 10 keys, wish they were labeled so we didnt have to try each key for the many different locked doors on the property. Beautiful yellow tree out front and mango tree. Loved the hammock in the backyard. Black sand beach gets hot and wow lots of trash, pick up what you can to help our environment!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leana L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and private!

The house was amazing! The beach was beautiful and clean. The pool was perfect for the whole family. Having 2 teenage boys, it was their favorite part! Everything was very private and the there are a couple close restaurants that were perfect for where we were! Over all great experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Costa Rica Gem

We just stayed at Casa La Palapa from February 17th to 24th and couldn't have been more satisfied. The pictures online don't give the house or property justice. Very clean, very authentic, absolutely perfect beach property to spend some time in the sun with Family or Friends. The 2 bedrooms in the main house were perfect for the kids while the separate villa was just a perfect getaway to give us some privacy from the kids. The pool and pool deck was perfect size and temperature for some relief from the heat and when you're not up for battling the waves and heat on the beach. Tivives Beach was long and scenic. The only negative of the beach was scattered plastic garbage but certainly doesn't take away from its beauty. There does seam to be some type of homeowners association based on the fact there's a guard house and roaming security guards. a garbage picker once a week would be all it would take to keep the beach perfect. The Village of Tivives (10min walk) had a small convenience store perfect for water, ice cream treat or snacks and also a few restaurants nearby that a perfect when you're not up for cooking. No crocodile sightings during the dry season so don't let any reports of crocodiles deter you. Highly recommended property and Vacasa is a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kattia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

RECOMENDADA

Espectacular la casa limpia al frente de la playa y cerca de San Jose La comunicación excelente Deben de llevar la comida cuando llegan por qué supermercado más cercano queda a 30 minutos
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro F., Costa Rica

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

If you want to rest, if you seek a place to take out stress.... This is the house... This is the location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible House

The location is some what out of the way but once you get there you could not be happier. The house itself is absolutely beautiful. The master suite is amazing and the pool tops it off. The beach is a black sand beach and the closest you can come to private. (maybe saw 1 other family the entire trip). Restaurante Costa linda you must eat at right down the road. It is family owned with some of the best people running it. The food is inexpensive and the quality is exceptional.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

ana Beatriz Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Muy bonita la casa muy cómoda

Todo muy bien Salvo el detalle de baño de arriba que mantiene un olor
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Lucie C., Rosemere, Québec, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Des plus et des moins

Aucun code envoyé pour récupérer les clés. Seul indication etait de les récupérer auprès de lagent de sécurité. Les clés ny etaient pas. Nous avons attendu 1 hr a 1 heure du matin. Maison très belle, cuisine refaite, sdb du 2e étage vétuste, plage non baignable, vagues trop fortes et bcp de débris de bois et plastique. Petite maisonette wow. Epicerie et restaurant a 30 minutes. Terrain et piscine wow.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022