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Beach
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, books

Overview of Steps away from beautiful Penca Beach

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • DryerDryerDryer
  • GymGymGym

Check out the area

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Potrero, Guanacaste
  • Popular LocationPenca Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationPlaya Prieta13 min walk
  • Popular LocationPlaya Potrero4 min drive
  • AirportLiberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)62 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 5
1200 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 bunk bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower

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About the neighborhood

Potrero

In Tempate .Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Potrero Bay and Penca Beach. Playa Prieta and Playa Potrero are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Penca Beach - 1 min walk
  • Playa Prieta - 13 min walk
  • Playa Potrero - 4 min drive
  • Flamingo Beach - 13 min drive
  • Conchal Beach - 57 min drive

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coco Loco Bar & Restaurant - 11 min drive
  • Patagonia del Mar - 12 min drive
  • Angelina's - 9 min drive
  • Hemingway's - 4 min drive
  • Las Brisas - 6 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.

Steps away from beautiful Penca Beach

Highly sought after location! Just north of Tamarindo and across the bay from Flamingo Beach is the small coastal town of Potrero and Penca Beach. This smartly furnished, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom house is a 2 minute walk to Penca Beach - one of Guanacaste’s most beautiful white sand beaches. Snorkel, skimboard, jog, swim, beachcomb, wade in tidepools or simply sunbathe and enjoy the gorgeous scenery by day, watch a different spectacular sunset every evening and stargaze by night. The sound of the surf will lull you sleep in this home built on stilts, nestled in the greenbelt tree canopy - A great place to relax with window seats to view monkeys, birds and iguanas or take a siesta. If you want to experience the real Costa Rica look no further. This is "Pura Vida" defined! Get to know the local culture in Potrero, where you can practice your Spanish on friendly Ticos, join in a soccer game or hit the Farmer’s Market Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There are 3 grocery stores and 3 restaurants within a 5 minute walk from the house. To the north is the Las Catalinas township where you can explore other beautiful beaches, enjoy a gourmet lunch, rent SUP boards, snorkeling equipment & mountain bikes to ride on their trails. Public transportation bus stops within easy walking distance. Private and shared tours and transportation available.

Property manager

Melissa Chellemi

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village

Things to do

  • Boat on site
  • Gym on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

Property is also known as

Steps Away From Beautiful Penca Beach Potrero
Steps Away From Beautiful Penca Beach Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Steps away from beautiful Penca Beach to the airport?

This vacation home is 14.6 mi (38-min drive) away from the Tamarindo (TNO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Steps away from beautiful Penca Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Steps away from beautiful Penca Beach to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 1-minute walk from Penca Beach and 13-minute walk from Playa Prieta. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Steps away from beautiful Penca Beach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Steps away from beautiful Penca Beach?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but El Coco Casino (8.2 mi) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Steps away from beautiful Penca Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Steps away from beautiful Penca Beach?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Steps away from beautiful Penca Beach have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Steps away from beautiful Penca Beach have a spa?

This vacation home doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Steps away from beautiful Penca Beach to downtown Tempate?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Potrero.

Steps away from beautiful Penca Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 114 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meg L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Family Vacation
We had an incredible time during our stay! We had everything we needed and the proximity to the beach was fantastic. Our hosts were extremely helpful when we had a questions. The property was well maintained, and loved the back screened in porch. We would love to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and relaxing
A tranquil oasis with beautiful house and grounds. Melissa was a lovely host who made herself available to answer any questions and even arranged our transportation to and from the airport. This is an ideally located property with respect to proximity to the beautiful beach and the quaint town. First class
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina g., Parker, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
We are very happy with our stay at Penca Beach guesthouse! Hosts went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and comfortable at their property. Lots of useful tips about local shops, restaurants and activities. After exploring the other beach towns we were so glad we chose Potrero, it was more authentic and not so busy yet had everything we were looking for - nice beach, farmers markets, decent local and international restaurants. Thank you Melissa for your hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy R., HAMMOND

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of Paradise
We wanted our first trip to Costa Rica away from the super touristy areas, this fit the bill. The house is nestled in the trees with monkeys and iguanas to watch almost daily. It is 150 yards from Playa Penca(a wonderful quiet beach) and close to restaurants, farmers markets, and small grocery stores. The house is well appointed with everything we needed for a week. Very clean with comfortable beds. Michelle and Richard were always available and quick to respond. The week was "Pura Vida".
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in Penca
The location was great! We walked the 2-3 minutes down to beach access driveway to Penca Beach and were shocked we had the beach mostly to ourselves. Don’t miss the sunset from the beach, it was STUNNING! The property and home were well cared for. We enjoyed seeing giant iguanas and birdwatching from the home’s screen porch. No monkeys were visiting while we stayed, but we loved all the wildlife we did see. The owners and caretaker were very attentive and helpful, and the small tech issue we had, was worked out quickly. We enjoyed the local restaurants, and found it easy to take quick trips to Playa Flamingo and Playa Conchal from this lovely home. Would love to come back soon! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation!
Such a lovely stay. Tucked away is beautiful Penca Beach, you can hear the waves from the back porch. We loved the porch area, having coffe in the mornings listening to all the different birds and the monkeys. Everything we needed was within walking distance. Melissa was so kind and so helpful with anything we needed. We were so comfortable here. The house is beautiful and fully furnished. All you need to bring is your clothes. She even hooked us up with a local driver to explore the area. We loved our stay here and will recommend this property again and again . Thank you Melissa!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gus S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic vacation
Our first time in Costa Rica and it's hard to imagine how it could have been better. Great location, welcoming and helpful hosts, comfortable living and so much to see! Thank you, Melissa and Richard, for helping make our stay so enjoyable. Hope to see you again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect, stress-free retreat!
The location is perfect-easy walk to Playas Penca, Potrero and Prieta. The home is charming and elegant but very comfortable. We had everything we needed. Well equipped to cook in, but also within walking distance of restaurants, sodas and groceries. Melissa and Richard were perfect hosts - non-intrusive yet always available. Definitely rated 11 out of 10!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel D.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a treat
My only regret is not staying here longer. Thank you so much Melissa for such a great time at your home. You have thought of everything to make it just like home. The screened in room was a bonus to listen to monkeys galore and the beautiful sounds of the jungle. That beach! I am longing to be in that water right now. Location is awesome and very close to restaurants, the mercado and bonafide Italian gelato. yum. What a special place you have there. Hope to see you again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
This place is absolutely perfect! Has everything you need, clean, great location for beaches, restaurants, grocery stores, and other attractions/towns. Loved the back patio to drink coffee in the morning watching the iguanas. Melissa and Richard are truly amazing people!! Very attentive and helpful! Responded very quickly to all needs. Very resourceful as well! We did the Gamefisher II charter with them as well and their crew were amazing! Went over and beyond to make sure we had a great time catching mahi mahi and a sailfish. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024