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Playa Bandera Beachfront Casita - Private, Quiet, Serene, Beautiful Sunsets

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Parrita, Puntarenas Province
  • Place, Jacó Beach
  • Place, Manuel Antonio Beach
  • Place, Bejuco Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Parrita

On the beach.Within 12 miles (20 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Palo Seco Beach and Bejuco Beach. Playa Esterillos Este is within 12 miles (20 km) and Esterillos Beach is within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bejuco Beach - 32 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Playa Esterillos Este - 35 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Esterillos Beach - 40 min drive - 15.8 miles
  • Hermosa Beach - 49 min drive - 19.5 miles

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Mezcal - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Los Pilones - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Valhalla - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Bar & Rest. El Puente - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Típico Rafailita - ‬17 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.

Playa Bandera Beachfront Casita - Private, Quiet, Serene, Beautiful Sunsets

Your Parrita adventure begins at this one bedroom, one bathroom house. Nestled in a tranquil setting, this nice and soothing property offers everything you need for a relaxing stay. With WiFi and AC, you can stay connected and comfortable throughout your visit. The bedroom provides a cozy retreat, while the bathroom ensures your convenience. Whether you're exploring the nearby attractions or simply unwinding in the peaceful ambiance, this property is the perfect home away from home. We look forward to welcoming you to our place.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

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.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

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 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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Playa Bandera Beachfront Casita - Private, Quiet, Serene, Beautiful Sunsets to the airport?

This vacation home is 23.3 mi (44-min drive) away from the Quepos (XQP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Playa Bandera Beachfront Casita - Private, Quiet, Serene, Beautiful Sunsets have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Playa Bandera Beachfront Casita - Private, Quiet, Serene, Beautiful Sunsets to the beach?

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

Does Playa Bandera Beachfront Casita - Private, Quiet, Serene, Beautiful Sunsets offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Playa Bandera Beachfront Casita - Private, Quiet, Serene, Beautiful Sunsets?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Playa Bandera Beachfront Casita - Private, Quiet, Serene, Beautiful Sunsets?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Playa Bandera Beachfront Casita - Private, Quiet, Serene, Beautiful Sunsets?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Playa Bandera Beachfront Casita - Private, Quiet, Serene, Beautiful Sunsets have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Playa Bandera Beachfront Casita - Private, Quiet, Serene, Beautiful Sunsets have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Playa Bandera Beachfront Casita - Private, Quiet, Serene, Beautiful Sunsets to downtown Parrita?

This vacation home is 2.6 mi away from Parrita.

Playa Bandera Beachfront Casita - Private, Quiet, Serene, Beautiful Sunsets Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Playa Bandera 2024

This property is just as advertised, a basic cottage for two and a superb black sand beach that stretched for at last a km in either direction with few footprints save our own.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unwind & Destress!

This was our 3rd stay. We absolutely love this special place! It's a sweet simple house with palm trees, monkeys, iguanas, & beautiful birds. It's a beautiful private beach, where almost every day you have it all to yourself. It's in a private quite part of Costa Rica. It's the most relaxing vacation spot we've ever been to.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Place to Stay in Costa Rica

We are so happy we chose to stay at Cottage de los Palmas. Watching monkeys and all kinds of tropical wildlife in the yard as we drank our coffee on the porch was really special and something we couldn't have experienced staying elsewhere. Having such close beach access was also really nice. Most of the time we had the beach to ourselves. We swam in the warm water, watched the sunsets, and sat on the beach at night to listen to the waves and star gaze. There's also lots to do nearby - waterfall hikes, mangrove boat tours, ziplining, and Manuel Antonio National Park. Jan and David were great hosts and very responsive to any questions we had. The groundskeeper, Rolando, was also very helpful if we ever needed anything. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect beach cottage

The cottage was exactly as stated in post, right on the beach!! Everything you need, secluded and peaceful.!! Jan and David are quick to respond!! Overall would recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing stay in beautiful Costa Rica!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricard F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Felt like I lived there!

This is just the perfect little house to feel like you actually live in Costa Rica! We spend everyday and night at the beach. The screened in porch was perfect for watching the Lightning storms we had for two of the nights, and when I just wanted to chill out, the AC in the primary bedroom was fabulous. All around a great trip and will be back. Muah! My husband and I loved it!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela A., Barrie, Ontario Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway Retreat

I booked this with mindset of renting a cottage for some relaxation and a very low key holiday and it exceeded my expectations!!! I picked up groceries and spent my days at the ocean, swimming, reading and enjoying having miles of beach to myself. I made Costa Rican food every day and evenings after a swim I would read in the screened in porch! I could not have planned a better trip … driving thru the mountains to arrive at a little piece of paradise. Having AC to sleep in the evenings was lovely. I wanted to do a fire on the beach however a few evenings it rained. I would suggest a pair of water shoes for the hot sand (ocean was hard sand and do not need for swimming) For travelling as a woman on own for first time I never had a moments concern or worry! I slept well as the doors and windows have bars so you can keep the open air and still feel safe. I would not hesitate to recommend to family and friends whether going to to enjoy location or to use as a base to do excursions!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Tom W., Fort Wayne, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Back to nature

Enjoyed being on the ocean. Home is very basic.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Beach Sunsets

Great rustic beachfront property with wonderful sunsets. The monkeys visited nearly every day and for the most part our tracks on the beach were about the only tracks. Host was great and gave us a good lay of the land. Since we enjoyed the solitude, i would certainly consider returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan H., Nashotah, WI

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location, Great Beach

This is a basic cottage that has most everything you need. Steps from a beautiful, quiet beach. Great swimming, walking, sunbathing. We felt like the entire beach was ours for walks, runs, sunsets, etc. The house is surrounded by birds, monkeys, iquanas, and friendly neighborhood dogs. The white face monkeys made their way through the property usually twice a day. Easy access to good authentic Costa Rican restaurants and not too far from Manuel Antonio National Park. Owners were very communicative and accessible. The locals, Aldo and Rolando, we helpful when needed. We loved our stay here.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

George N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall asleep to the sound of the ocean.

This property was exactly as described. If you are looking for a high-rise condo with an infinity pool, this isn't your place. But if you want a wide-open beach, a brilliant sunset, consistently perfect weather, and the ocean's roar, this is your stay.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Charles H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage with direct access to private beach was terrific experience

Excellent-rustic, charming and authentic. Legitimate Eco-tourism in friendly, secure location. Caretaker Rolando is a gem. Owners Jan and David very accommodating
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a romantic getaway

We had such a great experience here. The home had everything you need. The beach access from the back door was amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

There really aren't words for such a place. It is a very simple cottage located in the most beautiful location on a most beautiful, secluded beach. We celebrated our 34th wedding anniversary there and returned to celebrate our 38th. This is a place of peacefulness. It is romantic. It is a place to unwind. We didn't want to leave. We absolutely love it.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Parrita stay

The road to the property was always an adventure( pleasant adventure). The grounds were absolutely beautiful . The beach is fantastic rarely saw more the 5-10 people as far as you could see.. We were lucky enough to see monkeys as we were leaving one afternoon and saw several scarlet macaws flying overhead.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Robert M., Cedar Falls, IA

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing beach

This a five star location but I gave it a 3 star rating because the cottage needs some improvements. I think it is a very fair price for the location.You can walk out to the beach and look for miles in both directions and not see another person. The sunsets are spectacular. It is a rough 5 mile drive but you are definitely in a secluded, beautiful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

NICK H., San Diego, California USA

Secluded beach cottage

If your looking for a secluded beach "Cottage" and basically a secluded beach, this is the place. Nothing fancy but cozy and comfortable. When we were there we saw only a few people on the beach. It felt like we had our own private beach. We lost electricity once and Rolando (the groundskeeper) was right there to make sure we were good. We think the only thing missing was having an ice chest to take down to the beach with the chairs and some kind of bbq to do some outdoor bbq.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place!

We had a wonderful time on our vacation. The cottage was very clean and the property manager was amazing and helped us plan our week. Very relaxing! We will come again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Great isolated Costa Rica experience

If you are looking for a place to disconnect from the world and enjoy the beach and a cottage this is the place for you. Everything you need in an isolated setting. Such a beautiful place.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

A piece of paradise!

What a beautiful and amazing stay! This sweet little bungalow is located on one of the most beautiful and isolated beaches you will ever find. The water is clear and the sand is like velvet. You could not ask for more. The bungalow itself is clean and very pretty. Fresh tropical air flowing thru it is amazing. The sounds of birds singing and the waves crashing is something one can never get enough of. Early mornings & evenings spent on rocking chairs on the back porch were beyond relaxing. The nearest town to the bungalow is Parrita. Parrita is a charming little town full of kind people and good food. It is also the home to beautiful palm plantations. The property manager, Aldo Molina, is wonderful! He is a local and knows everything any traveler would want to know. He is the only travel planner you will need on this trip. The only negative thing is the air mattress on the bed. I hate to even bring it up because this place is so amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

barbara m.

Terrific beach-front property perfect for a relaxing get-away!

We enjoyed our stay at this cottage very much. It's location so close to the ocean means you can hear the waves crashing from the front porch. A short walk through the many palm trees and you're on a beautiful beach that's practically all your own. The house itself is very nice with a screened in porch, comfortable furniture and a nice shower! Overall, we enjoyed our stay and the fact we were basically off the grid. It was great for sitting on the beach and reading or just watching the waves. Beautiful sunsets too. Highly recommended! Our only complaint would be the neighbor's dog, the little black one, who while very friendly, was a bit annoying after a while.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leonard G.

A lovely week's stay

We had a great time at Jan and David's beach cottage. The beach was empty and beautiful, warm water, mild surf (in January), very beautiful at low tide in particular, plus amazing sunsets every night, all right out the back door. The cottage was perfectly comfortable, clean, nicely laid out. Kitchen facilities were modest, fans and lighting really good, AC in the bedroom which we used only sparingly, plenty of ocean breeze. Having spent a lot of time in tropical settings, we were surprised and pleased at the lack of large insects! But birds, an occasional iguana, gekkos, and red squirrels were all around the lush grounds. We had a small suv, which I recommend, because the roads are rocky/dusty driving in and out. No wi-fi (we went to town for that) and our Verizon only worked on the beach, not in the cabin, so be prepared for beautiful isolation, plus some local trips (e.g. Manuel San Antonio). Aldo the property manager and Rolando, the caretaker, were helpful and available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S., Lewisville NC

A very nice quaint beach cottage nestled on a very private but yet public beach.

The cottage was very lovely , but for those that are expecting a luxury resort this is not it. It’s very cozy and quaint. It has everything you need. The location is to die for. You can barely see the house from the road or from the beach. The neighbors are lovely the groundskeeper is polite and Aldo is the greatest thing going for that property. He’s very helpful and will do anything for you. The owners, Jan and Dave were extremely helpful and quick to respond with any questions or concerns. The kitchen is well-equipped although there is no microwave and or stove. They have a two burner hotplate which we used quite often and it did the job. The waves are enormous and to be honest with you quite daunting. It’s lovely to sit on the back porch and hear them crashing at night not to mention the beautiful sunsets. If there was one drawback that I really did not like it was that the bed was an air mattress and not a regular mattress. Other than that the place was wonderful. If you are looking for a quiet peaceful romantic getaway with on the beach living. This is it!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

S Richard G.

Quite and peaceful cottage

Loved the location, it was what we needed, away from the tourists and more of the local flair yet close enough to places for adventure activities. The cottage was quiet and there weren't many ppl on the beach. The owner and property manager were super helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Escape to Paradise

My wife and I spent 10 days at this wonderful little cabin on the beach and we couldn't be more satisfied! We were looking for a quiet, secluded place in a beautiful country away from the chaos of the tourist trap locations and this fit the bill perfectly! Located in a quiet neighborhood of locals and palm plantations, this cabin has everything you need. We were able to immerse ourselves in the local , laid-back culture while enjoying our time to recharge. The cabin is centrally located on the Pacific Coast side which makes it a convenient home base for those who wish to visit some of Costa Rica's treasures. Waterfalls, wildlife, striking coastal vistas, beaches, rich jungles, mountains, plains...the diversity and beauty of this area will leave you breathless. The tourist-type activities are also readily within reach if that's your thing (deep sea fishing, tours, zip lining, horseback riding, scuba and snorkeling, restaurants, bars and night clubs, etc).. We did not speak a word of Spanish so we took a little translator booklet and a google phone app that translates and were able to navigate effortlessly throughout all interactions with the gracious and lovely people of the region. The 'Ticas" , as they are affectionately known, were all very accommodating and especially so because we made every effort to communicate in their language regardless if they could speak English or not....this goes a long way and is very much appreciated. Back to the Cabin. The Kitchen is stocked with all the tools necessary to cook. There is not an oven or microwave but we did not miss them. Hot water was abundant, though we rarely used it. The bedroom has an air-conditioner for a comfortable sleeping environment and a bed with an air-mattress (comfortable, as well). The living room area is roomy and clean with a nice cross-breeze and games and books are available. Step out the back and you enter a screened porch area with rocking chairs...great for reading or relaxing while looking out to the beach and hearing the crash of the surf. Ahhh, the beach. Dark fine, brown sand that feels so good on bare feet, crashing waves great for surfing of boogie-boarding, a nearb estuary and seclusion! (The first 7 days we never saw another soul, the last 3- at the most 10) Owners made everything seamless, and Aldo and Rolando were nearby should we need anything..we did not! Can't go wrong with this one folks. Our only regret was that we didn't have more time.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W., Dayton, Washington

Great little getaway!

Nice and clean property. It is at "the end of the road" making it nice and peaceful. Close to lots of grocery and restaurant options. The busiest I saw the beech was maybe 5 people on a long walk. If you want a place to relax and veg out, this is it
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2017