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Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape

Beachfront vacation home near Playa Potrero

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Outdoor pool
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathrooms1900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Potrero, Guanacaste
  • Place, Potrero Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Potrero
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Penca Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪114 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Potrero

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

  • Potrero Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Playa Potrero - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Penca Beach - 9 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Playa Prieta - 11 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda Marcell - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Pleamar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bar & Restaurante Arenas - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Shack - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Forketta Food - ‬8 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.

Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape

The perfect Surf Side Vacation starts at Casa Columbine.

New 2 Bed & 2 Bath Home with pool and easy beach access. The beach access is across the road and a 3 minute walk past 4 other homes to the Playa Potrero public access. The house is new and opened in January 2016.

Exclusive Private Home on Playa Potrero, awarded the prestigious Blue Flag designation as an outstanding ecological beach.

Steps away from the Ocean, and your private pool is right off the covered lanai. Playa Potrero is renowned for its soft volcanic sand, and gentle warm ocean water. It's the perfect swimmer's and walker's beach.

Casa Columbine is the perfect location for the “Beach Hopper” with many world class beaches nearby. There is Potrero for Relaxation, Flamingo and Tamarindo for People Watching and Shopping, Penca and Prieta for Seclusion, Conchal for getting Back to Nature and Playa Grande for Costa Rica's best surfing.

The best Sun, Surf, Pool, Beaches, Restaurants, Bars, Jungles, that Costa Rica has to offer. Your visit includes membership at the Costa Rica Sailing Center (renting sailboats, stand uo surfboard, bikes and yoga classes), a 5 minute walk down the beach.

Your stay will begin with picking up the keys to Casa Columbine from our professional property management company (they can arrange transportation, tours, shopping for groceries and even a private chef!). Your stay will be uninterrupted, peaceful, and everything you should expect from a beach vacation in Costa Rica.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Lanai
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

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.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Pickleball
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting 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 (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Solar energy
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Wind energy

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Coordinate your exit and key return with Tropical Homes.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Renters of 3 weeks or more recieve a discount but will be responsible for paying electricity charges upon check out (typically $200 range)

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
This property uses wind and solar energy
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses wind and solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Casa Columbine Beach Side Escape
Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape Potrero
Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape to the airport?

This vacation home is 12.8 mi (38-min drive) away from the Tamarindo (TNO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape to the beach?

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

Does Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but El Coco Casino (8.5 mi) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape have a spa?

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

How close is Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape to downtown Tempate?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Potrero.

Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was great. The villa was great and well fitted out with everything we needed. Love the pool. The garden was amazing beautiful flower’s security was excellent. The location was perfect. The whole family loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great! From check in to check out. The house was lovely & would be very likely to book again. Great location for beach fun, wonderful food. The property management was amazing at answering any questions we had. Can wait for our next trip back.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mardo R., Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a gem that had absolutely every comfort of your own home. Beach chairs & towels, to-go cups, every kitchen utensil, basic spices, flashlights and more and more. Communication was seamless with owners and property mgmt company. And the pool is larger than it appears in the pictures - it was perfect.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marty O., Las Cruces New Mexico, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay at Casa Columbine was excellent, with both the host and the property management firm being very responsive and helpful. Communication was consistently positive throughout our trip. Before our arrival, the host provided a detailed and useful list of recommended activities, dining options, and places to visit.The property itself is well-maintained and tastefully furnished, featuring a fantastic kitchen, an outdoor grill, and a private pool area. For getting around locally, a car is not necessary unless you plan to travel into the interior of Costa Rica. Shops and restaurants are easily accessible with a pleasant walk along the beach, but be sure to consult the tide guide before heading out. We found the Uber service to be reliable and very good.We highly recommend checking out Playa Conchal and Playa Flamingo, which cost about USD8.00-10.00 for a one way Uber trip to these beaches. A notable casual dining spot was Potrero Brewing, where we enjoyed excellent birria tacos and excellent cold, locally brewed beers.In conclusion, we will definitely stay at Casa Columbine again on a future trip to the area.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ivonne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place, amazing house all good and wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana K., Washington, DC U.S.A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa Columbine was fantastic! The inside and outside spaces were updated, comfortable, clean, and cared for well. The backyard was an oasis with the pool and manicured gardens. We even saw monkeys, iguanas, and unique birds from the back patio. The owners stocked everything to cook excellent meals (cookware, spices, etc.), spend hours at the beach (chairs, coolers, towels, and toys), or simply relax in their expansive home. Having a full size washer and dryer allowed us to pack light for the trip. Check in and out were seamless with clear directions from the property managers and the owner. The house is close to the beach, restaurants, and many outdoor adventures, but some days we couldn’t tear ourselves away from the refreshing pool and garden. We would rate Mike’s wonderful property more than five stars if we could, and are already planning a return trip for next year. If you are looking for a clean, safe, well-appointed, beautiful home with a private pool near to everything in Playa Potrero, book Casa Columbine now.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Home

We enjoyed our stay, the home was clean and everything was very well maintained. The roof did appear to need some work, but it didn't impact our visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL H.

Liked: Cleanliness

CASA COLUMBINE

SECOND TIME HERE AND JUST AS FUN AS THE FIRST....LOOKING FWD TO OUR RETURN TRIP SO WE CAN MAKE IT 3 IN A ROW...
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat B., Cottage Grove, MN USA

Liked: Cleanliness

We love it here!

This was our fourth stay at Casa Columbine. We feel very comfortable here and have everything we need. The new couch is great! We love the private yard and pool and used it every day. We were a bit surprised to find that the vacant lot on one side that had tree removal happening last year was now a road going past the house. There's a bit more traffic and noise due to that, although the yard is fenced and has many bushes and foliage so it's screened pretty well. Once again, Tropical Homes, the management company, was very responsive with helping with arrangements and a few minor issues that came up. Hope to be back yet again!
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tess H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property!

The property was fantastic! Had every item you would need for a wonderful stay. The pool was perfect during the afternoons when the beach was too hot. All the restaurants you would need and markets walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home

Great location and very well equipped and comfortable home. Wish we were staying longer. Our only negative was that we assumed that when the listing said “oceanfront” that it was right on the ocean. Only one block from the ocean but with the buildings in front of the house you couldn’t even see the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan & Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness

relaxation!

My husband and I stayed here for the second time and so enjoy the home! We love how close it is to the beach and local restaurants. The place is very clean and comfortable and we absolutely LOVE the pool! Thank you for an awesome stay! We hope to be back again next year!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family of 6 - New Year's 10 day stay

Overall, the stay was really amazing. We stayed January 2-10. The beach was so close, which made an easy walk for our family of 6 - we traveled with our 8, 6 and 4 year olds, and a 4 month old baby. The beach was quiet when we were there, on a long stretch there were never more than 5 or 6 groups of people. It was perfect for us. Being in the bay, the water was great and my kids could safely play in the water and waves. There were coolers to keep our drinks cold and beach chairs to bring. The outside shower made it easy rinse off when we returned. The pool was awesome and beach towels were provided. They had a pack and play for the baby to sleep in and it was in excellent condition. My only issue was the dishwasher not working, so with our big family I was doing a lot of dishes that I wasn't expecting to do, so for me it took a little bit away. I understand equipment fails sometimes and that it was unlucky timing for us. But the good news is they were actively in the process to repair it, so I'm sure it will be back in order soon, if not already. The living room had a printed booklet of different waterfalls to see, some of which had the owner's personal thoughts. It was great to read from a visitors perspective and I appreciated the extra comments. We also went on the mangroves estuary tour which was only a half hour away and it worked great for our kids and was easy to to bring the baby along. I also found the property management and owner easy to communicate with.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday Beach Stay

Great house in a convenient area. Stayed here 6 nights between Christmas and New Years. The local manager, Tropical Homes, made everything so easy to check in, including meeting us at the house upon arrival. They were also super responsive with a few questions during our stay. The house itself is updated and easy to operate. There are vacant lots on each side so no neighbor noise. We felt very safe in this neighborhood and walked the couple blocks to dinner each night. A little car dodging on a road with no shoulder but doable. The sailing center was closed for an extended period during our stay, so if this is a factor, perhaps confirm it’s open. The beach down the block is nice and not crowded. No shade. The sand is a little dark and grainy so people go to others with softer sand. If you try other beaches, go early and probably not on a weekend. There is very little parking and the traffic in and out can be chaotic even if you get a parking place. We got in a huge jam at Flamingo beach. Owner Mike was very helpful and responsive to my questions. He provides a nice info sheet and list of recommendations in the area. We ate 3 times at the brewery restaurants. We waited 2 hours for food at Perla’s one night, so can’t recommend that. We loved having the kitchen to make breakfast and lunches as dining out is pretty expensive In this area and can take a long time. The house is very well stocked with supplies and eqpt. Great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Two thumbs up

Beautiful home! Quiet neighborhood. Had the awesome beach all to ourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felicia D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!!

Beautiful and clean property, with a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

April C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Vacation

This house is everything you could ask for. Close to the beach, very private and quiet. Kitchen was well stocked with appliances and spices. Will be booking again.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

Concierge was amazing! We were taken care of from day one!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary L., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house.

House was very nice and clean. Home was comfortable with ac and ceiling fans even on the outside patio. Pool was wonderful. Used that on a daily basis. No issues with anything with the home. Beach at the home is a very short walk. We did go to flamingo beach which is a short drive. You do need a car and a 4 wheel drive is best to get to the other local beaches. Some beach roads are not passable without a 4 wheel drive car.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Casa columbine family trip

We stayed here for 10 days with 3 children. It was awesome. Great location, easy check in, very responsive owner when we had questions. There is so much to do here and the locals are really friendly and appreciative of the visitors from other countries. Would definitely visit this area again. Tropical homes concierge was awesome to work with as well!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen P., Modesto

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay, great location.

Overall a great stay and great house. A perfect location, a short walk to a beautiful beach. We hit some heavy traffic on the way in and had to pay a $20 late check-in fee. We arrived around 7pm. Check-in included someone meeting you at the house and walking you through the property. After a long day of traveling we were ready to settle in immediately. We would have preferred a lockbox to check-in or another method. We did not feel like we needed a tour of the house and the $20 fee was annoying but other than that a really great place where we had an absolute blast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway Home for our Family Vacation

We all loved staying at Casa Columbine. Everything was perfect! Great communication throughout. The house had everything we needed and was not only conveniently located but also tucked away in a quiet location near the beach. We could not have asked for more yet, as a pleasant surprise, concierge services were available to help arrange all of our activities and excursions, as well as chef-cooked meals at the home and a golf cart for our local travel needs. Tere, our concierge, was amazing! We would not hesitate to return and would highly recommend Casa Columbine for your next stay in Costa Rica!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Terrance C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Property is nice but BEWARE of the concierge service!!!

Pros- the property itself is nice and that’s about it Cons- the concierge service that this property offers is a disgrace: we requested a couples massage and a chef for our 2nd day in country. Everything was fine until the concierge actually had to do more than “communicate” with us about our services. 1.our two massage therapists didn’t informed us they would be late , we reached out and the concierge then informed us they’d be late due to a flat tire and we obliged (the concierge knew we had a chef scheduled immediately AFTER bc THEY booked it (couple massage @4 and Chef @6 that way there would be ample time to do one w/o interfering with the other). 2. Well, the chef decides to show up early NO WARNING and one of the ladies massaging my girlfriend let the guy/chef in WHILE WE WERE HALF NAKED ON THE TABLE and NOBODY took accountability or offered a refund/do over or anything. Lady kept on working on my girlfriend as if a man/stranger wasn’t in the kitchen literally WATCHING us get massages. I hopped off my table and aired them out. I had to repeatedly tell the chef to get out & wait. Once the therapists left, out of shock we contacted the concierge to let them know what happened, they responded that it was our fault, have a nice flight. We vacay internationally often and NEVER had to leave a vacay a day early. NEVER AGAIN. ***We told trconcierge and the owner what happened but it’s a TOURIST TRAP so they’re not really concerned about your stay, as they are your money.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Piece of Paradise

It has been over 20 years since I've been to Costa Rica and it is exactly how I remembered. The people and food are amazing! And this house was the perfect location. Walking distance to a fairly private beach, this home has everything you need. From a great sound system to a beautiful pool, we didn't want for anything. I highly recommend using Miguel for his private chef service. He and Anna made us several delicious meals during our stay with the freshest food you can imagine. And the concierge service took great care of us during our stay making sure we had everything we needed. I will not be waiting another 20 years to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024