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Villa with an Ocean View and Private Pool In Bahia Pez Vela Resort

Beachfront villa with private pool and kitchen

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Guanacaste Province, Guanacaste Province
  • Place, Ocotal Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Bahia Pez Vela Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Coco Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

El Ocotal

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Bahia Pez Vela Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Ocotal Beach with a stay here. Also, Coco Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and El Coco Casino is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ocotal Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bahia Pez Vela Beach - 4 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Coco Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Playa Hermosa - 14 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Playa Calzón de Pobre - 16 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coconut Pool Bar - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Papagayo - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Arenal - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Ocotal - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante ItaLiano - ‬37 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Villa with an Ocean View and Private Pool In Bahia Pez Vela Resort

PRIVATE POOL + FULL OCEAN VIEWS + BEAUTIFUL BEACH


Bright and cheery 2100 sq. ft. detached home with private pool--direct beach access. 


Villa Gecko is located on the LOWER half of Bahia Pez Vela, a minute walk to the beach. Prime location, which offers privacy for the pool and deck area, with wonderful ocean views. 


Bahia Pez Vela is located a few minutes drive from Coco, a lively beach town full of restaurants, shopping, tour providers and more, but Pez Vela is loved for its mellow, friendly location.


Whether you are looking for a vacation packed with the one of a kind eco-adventure only available in Costa Rica or simply want to relax in your private pool and on the quiet black sand beach, Villa Gecko is the place for you. 


Enjoy beautiful views of the beach, Pacific Ocean, Monkey's Head and Witch's Rock. Villa Gecko is a quick one-minute walk to a tranquil beach that offers great snorkeling, soft ebony sand and even extensive tide pool exploration. If you are lucky, you may even spot turtles!


The Costa Rican-style villa is casual, well-equipped, boasts a beautiful custom-tiled pool, seating in the sun + shade--all this at just a one-minute walk to the beach and resort restaurant/pools. Our guests enjoy the privacy our villa offers, while a perfect distance away from the lively restaurant, main resort pools and beach.


Enjoy a leisurely breakfast next to your private pool and spend the evening stargazing from your private balcony or large patio. 


The onsite restaurant, Maracuya Restaurant and Beach Club (seasonal), offers local and North American specialties--along with a full bar service--in a low-key environment. They offer open air dining at tables or next to the pool. Stretch out on a lounge chair, enjoy the view and enjoy a wonderful passion fruit smoothie--Pura Vida! They can also deliver to your villa and offer classes, weekly live music and more. 


The tourist village of Coco Beach, a short 10-minute drive away, hosts a variety of restaurants and nightlife, banks, shopping, tours, etc.


The villa is set up to make your stay pleasant--a private pool in a spacious patio area, a fully equipped kitchen with granite counter tops, all linens, wooden lounge chairs and patio furniture, storage space/uncluttered closets with hangars,  FREE WIRELESS INTERNET, games, books and more.  


Villa features: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Master: king sized bed, private bathroom, balcony, full ocean view, large closet, dresser, nightstands. Bedroom 2: queen sized bed, twin bed, full ocean view, large closet, dresser, night stands. Bedroom 3: two twin beds, dresser, shelf, nightstands, mountain view. All bedrooms and living areas have A/C, screens and ceiling fans.


Villa is self-catering; food is not provided, but we have a well-equipped kitchen if you would like to prepare your own meals. Groceries, shops, restaurants are available in nearby Playa Coco (10 minutes by car). BBQ kit is available from the resort and grocery shopping can be provided through the concierge (fees apply). Pool is cleaned every other day. 


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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the ocean

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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 smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Villa with an Ocean View and Private Pool In Bahia Pez Vela Resort to the airport?

This villa is 19.3 mi (44-min drive) away from the Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Villa with an Ocean View and Private Pool In Bahia Pez Vela Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.

How close is Villa with an Ocean View and Private Pool In Bahia Pez Vela Resort to the beach?

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

Does Villa with an Ocean View and Private Pool In Bahia Pez Vela Resort offer free breakfast?

This villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Villa with an Ocean View and Private Pool In Bahia Pez Vela Resort?

No, there is no casino at this villa, but El Coco Casino (10-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Villa with an Ocean View and Private Pool In Bahia Pez Vela Resort?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Villa with an Ocean View and Private Pool In Bahia Pez Vela Resort?

Free parking is not available at this villa.

Does Villa with an Ocean View and Private Pool In Bahia Pez Vela Resort have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Villa with an Ocean View and Private Pool In Bahia Pez Vela Resort have a spa?

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

How close is Villa with an Ocean View and Private Pool In Bahia Pez Vela Resort to downtown Sardinal?

This villa is 0.3 mi away from El Ocotal.

Villa with an Ocean View and Private Pool In Bahia Pez Vela Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property and location. Would love to stay here again. The beach was fantastic. House was clean. Very responsive to maintenance issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MrTomprokop, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for pool & beach!

Home is as described, very comfortable and has good appliances. The pool is quite large and has an excellent outdoor space. We actually never used the public pools since ours was so good.There is management staff onsite all day, so easy access for help.The local beach is very nice with beautiful black sand, tide pools and many shells. It was never busy, it may never have broken a dozen people.Onsite restaurant is delicious - the surf&turf platter for 4 was spectacular. Coco is less than 15 minutes away with many dining and shopping options.We saw many birds and animals from the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to Stay

The owner and resort staff were exceptional to deal with. Speedy and accurate responses to all requests and both were very helpful when there were airport closures and flight disruptions at the end of our trip. This property is fairly secluded but within a short driving distance of nearby Coco. It has most items that are needed for a stay, however some beach chairs and beach toys would be nice to have. All in all, a great property and experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim J., San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic vacation home outside Playas del Coco

All the descriptions are accurate about this rental, and we could not recommend it more highly. The house is comfortable and extremely flexible. The 3 bedrooms are on the top floor and isolated from the kitchen and ground floor. Pool is immaculate and very refreshing, private and with a beautiful view of the bay. Kitchen is large and very functional. AC works well and needed (July visit) The beach is a 2 min walk down a hill and you will have it mostly to yourselves. Paddleboards and kayaks available. Calm beach with small wave action (in the mornings, it generally rained late every afternoon). The pool club is great, the restaurant serves very good food and drinks with good variety but not cheap. All around this is really a perfect set up for a family if you don't like a resort vibe but want the convenience of pool, beach, restaurant available. We highly recommend the house but a few notes. The beds are hard. Living room furniture not so comfortable. Bring drinking water. You are in Costa Rica - there were suicidal crabs in the pool every day, a few geckos in and around the house, howler monkeys in forest, and a bird symphony every morning at dawn. The pool restaurant is slow, be in a relaxed mood. The slow drive to/from Playas del Coco is on a typical Costa Rica road - lots of potholes and speed bumps. Rent the biggest AWD you can afford to go anywhere in Costa Rica. Shop at the Auto Mercado on the way into town ($$$). Scuba dive with Rocket Frog.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yael A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden beach gem in the middle of the mountains

This place is amazing. Getting there can be a little tricky when you drive on your own, but our GPS found it eventually, and it made for a great adventure lol. It was like driving in a movie scene, uncovering this hidden gem in the middle of what felt like nowhere. The property ground is spectacular, the ocean view is real, you can hear the waves while having your coffee or wine on the deck. The walk to the beach is literally 2 min down hill, and it is a private beach, quiet and peaceful. The staff is helpful and Cesar is a sweetheart. The restaurant on site is cute, with good food and drink selections, mostly it has a very chill vibe- so if you want your life rhythm to go down several notches - this place is IT!! The villa is spacious and clean and the kitchen is very well equipped. There are a few items at the villa that are a little old and run down and could use an upgrade: the fuze for the hot tub kept on jumping, and it is also very loud - still a wonderful thing to have...Also the couch in the living room is not very comfortable, and the bed mattresses are hard- so if you prefer a soft one, you may be uncomfortable. Be mindful of the tiles on the deck by the pool they are slippery - we ended up covering them with floor matts, and we were fine the rest of our stay. I am only mentioning those items so you are fully informed - not because it was a problem! We also had lots of adventures with birds, crabs, raccoons and monkeys. We loved every min of it - truly AMAZING!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark m.

Liked: Cleanliness

secluded

Have been to Bahia Pez Vela before. Peaceful and clean.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

D Craig L., Moose Jaw, Sask Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Costa Rican Getaway

This was our 5th trip to Costa Rica but our 1st stay in this area. We thoroughly enjoyed our month at this villa and the entire Bahia Pez Vela Resort. Our villa was exactly as advertised and the minor issues that did arise were quickly addressed by the owner and the resort office and staff. The check in process with Caesar and Jacki was very easy and welcoming, they were very helpful during our stay. All the details of our booking were accurate and taken care of. Our villa was very clean and had all that we expected and needed for our stay including a great gas bbq. The pool at our villa was excellent and cleaned on a very regular basis by pool staff. Howler monkeys were heard and seen most days. The grounds of the resort are stunning and well taken care of. The beach is a very secluded cove with great swimming and snorkelling. We saw many tour operators pick up their guests right at the beach. The common pools are fantastic and easily accessible. The restaurant poolside at the beach, Soluna, had fantastic food and is a great option. Drinks were a bit pricey but very good. Staff at the restaurant were super friendly like all the staff at the resort. It is a 5 or 7 minute drive to Ocotal Bay (Father Roosters) and another 7 minutes into Coco for more great restaurants, bars and grocery stores. Bahia Pez Vela is at the end of the road which allows it to be extremely quiet, secure and private. We certainly hope to return.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

We had a nice time staying here. The pool is great and the space is really nice. The on site restaurant is really tasty but a bit over the top when you just want a light bite. Definetly go through everything and let the owner know if anything is broken beforehand or they will immediately run it through your insurance. Which is good I guess that they require it. However, when they did make item claims on my behalf that were definitely broken before and I wrote them about it they were very quick to reply and remove the charges.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Buell F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional property

To summarize, there is absolutely no reason not to stay at this property. You will love it. Some details - pool is very nice, cleaned often and great temperature. Many towels provided. Kitchen has every device imaginable and good dishes and glassware. BBQ works fine. Beds are firm, but very comfortable. Good AC. Note that if you don't close the glass sliders at night, the raccoons can and will open the screen sliders and steal any food left out. TV app can be changed to English, and includes HBO, Prime, Netflix and others. We watched USA sports on ESPN channels. Only USA major network is ABC. Bathrooms conveniently located and well designed. Resort staff very friendly and helpful, restaurant and bar are wonderful. Reception office has snorkel gear to rent. Our use was limited due to rough surf. It's not really a secluded cove, it's pretty open. Beach is soft and nice, but be sure to be diligent in removing all black sand before returning to house. Roads require some careful driving, due to lots of walkers and bikes. But not really scary and speeds are slow. Note that Google maps shows road past Roosters going clear to Bahia. It does not, it's blocked. Stay to left after Ocotal Gatehouse. Only recommendation is to add handrail next to steps into pool. Otherwise this place is pretty perfect, and a great value. Again, just loved it.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lois R.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a Fabulous Experience !

This Villa, #23 named "Grecko Villa", surpassed our expectations in every way. The actual building and pool are even nicer than they appear in the site photos. The renovated kitchen was a pleasure to cook in and with the new island, there was lots of room for 4 adults and 2 teenagers to all participate in the food preparation and cleanup. The 3 bathrooms were really appreciated. The beds and bedding were comfortable; there were lots of towels even with 6 people swimming in the private pool and on the private beach. Also washer & dryer to keep them fresh. The beach had the best snorkelling we found on the Pacific coast beaches. The Maracuya Restaurant in the complex is one of the top restaurants in the area; we had several dinners there & everyone was pleased each time. The guard house does a terrific job of keeping the complex secure & the office staff where always there when they are scheduled to be there & quick to help with supplies or excursion suggestions. Even after 10 nights all together we hated to leave. If you are looking around for a place to stay and this one is available, grab it while you can!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Villa Gecko stay

This house worked very well for the two of us plus our daughter's family with two younger teen boys. The kitchen was fully equipped but lacked storage for non perishable groceries. The pool and grounds were very well maintained. It was nice having easy access to the beach, resort pool and the great restaurant, Maracuya!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Liisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A relaxing getaway

We had a lovely 2 weeks at villa Gecko. Read all the reviews which are all accurate. I would let people know in the listing that there is a safe and a barbecue. Well equipped kitchen, beautiful views, quiet and solitude. Found the restaurant a little expensive, but they had great service and food. Beach was quiet, great for swimming and snorkeling, loved the private pool, which we used everyday.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gecko getaway

The villa was excellent in every way. Location was beautiful and tucked away on a secluded beach with beautiful black sand. The Beach Club was amazing with a high quality restaurant and exceptional staff. The service could not have been better. They treated us like family. The consierges were very helpful and looked after all our needs.
Stayed 26 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

Friendly staff and great location. Unit could use some upgrades ie cooking pans and kitchen supplies are very dated and worn. Overall really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice property but villa a bit dated

The villa is comfortable and has good amenities, part of a nice complex. Great view. Nice private pool. Lots of room. Quiet and private. Restaurant on property is great and convenient. The complex is not too far from town if you have a car, but the road to the resort needs some real repairs, urgently. The villa itself needs some refresh of the interior. Many of the items/furniture inside work, but are visibly worn out/old. Kitchen utensils, pots, pans, etc are all very much used and worn. The private pool is great, however it has a strip of brown tiles around it that become a real hazard when they are wet because they are extremely slippery. Overall, very nice resort, villa & pool, but the villa needs some updates and an interior refresh.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

We stayed with our 4 kids for 2 weeks and can't say enough about what a wonderful time we had! The staff at the restaurant knew us by name and made us feel so welcome. The concierge helped us plan a few outings. When we arrived the toilets wouldn't flush properly and the host had someone come take a look almost immediately. We inquired about a BBQ and one was brought to us to use on the patio! The villa itself is wonderful with the private pool, it was cleaned every other day and our kids basically lived in it. The inside is dated but aesthetically we didn't care. However, some of the items are in need of replacement. For instance some of the drawers in the kitchen didn't open properly and I was worried we were going to end up completely breaking them because they were such a fuss to deal with. The mattress in the master is pretty uncomfortable and worn. The tile in the main room is **incredibly** slippery when it's wet and with 4 kids going in and out of the pool all day you can imagine it was a chore to keep dry. There are also a few of these same tiles by the pool and the kids fell a few times until we moved the patio furniture over them so they couldn't step on them any longer. We stayed in a different villa last year and it has the same tile so I'm guessing they're all that way. Overall it is a truly wonderful villa and resort and we would stay here again!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Rita N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gecko villa

The property is located in a beautiful setting which gave our family a sense of relaxation and calm. The pool was great even though the hot tub didn't work but it was warm who we weren't looking to be in hot water. The inside could use some updating but overall was comfortable and and quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Magin L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Low key and wonderful!

Nothing to flip over, nothing fancy but if you want tranquil and raw natural beauty then this is for you also.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022