En la playa.Lugares de interés como Playa Negra y Playa Pargos se encuentran a 3 km de esta casa de vacaciones. Playa Callejones y Playa Blanca se ubican también en un radio de 3 km.
Campo de golf Hacienda Pinilla - A 26 min en auto - 11.1 km
Playa de Tamarindo - A 48 min en auto - 21.9 km
Medios de transporte
Tamarindo (TNO) - 34 min en auto
Restaurantes
Rum Bar - A 22 min en auto
Lola's - A 10 min en auto
Waves and Cream - A 22 min en auto
Sabanero Steak House - A 22 min en auto
Restaurante Lochito's - A 9 min en auto
Información de la propiedad
Todo el hospedaje
Tendrás la casa completa para ti y las personas que te acompañen.
Villa Esperanza - Villa de lujo frente al mar en el paraíso tropical
La entrada principal a Villa Esperanza cuenta con una vista infinita de la piscina de borde infinito que lo conecta con el cristalino Océano Pacífico. Con más de 6,000 pies cuadrados de espacio habitable, 4 dormitorios, 5 baños, esta casa ofrece lujo frente al mar y acomoda cómodamente a 10 personas. El comedor circular cuenta con techos de 30 ', cocina gourmet, 2 áreas familiares y de TV (con satélite) 2 áreas de comedor al aire libre, internet inalámbrico y área de juegos con ping pong.
Para los amantes de la comida, le encantará la cocina gourmet con mostradores de granito únicos, isla con encimera y fregadero, horno de pared, microondas, refrigerador de puerta francesa, lavaplatos, despensa grande y parrilla / parrilla. Los mercados de agricultores locales y los pescadores ofrecen productos frescos y de buen gusto que incluyen frutas y verduras locales, langosta fresca, atún, mahimahi, camarones: la lista continúa. Para aquellos de ustedes que desean relajarse y dejarse mimar, háganoslo saber y un * chef privado estará disponible para servirle a usted y a sus invitados.
Frente a la playa y las increíbles vistas hay 3 habitaciones de estilo principal con camas king, colchones con pillow-top, sábanas suaves y puertas correderas a las terrazas. El cuarto dormitorio tiene 2 juegos de literas, cada una con camas dobles orientadas al este a Howler Ridge. Todas las habitaciones equipadas con aire acondicionado.
Grandes terrazas sombreadas bordean el lado de la villa frente al mar, donde puedes disfrutar de tu café matutino mientras escuchas a los monos aulladores, observas cómo se rompen las ballenas y los pescadores locales que se dirigen a sus lugares secretos de pesca. Para los amantes del sol y las iguanas dormidas, hermosas terrazas rodean la piscina infinita.
Esta villa colonial española ofrece el encanto del viejo mundo con el lujo y las comodidades del nuevo mundo. Con una impresionante torreta de roca de lava y una escalera circular flotante que destaca losas de madera de guanacaste exótica y rejas impresionantes de hierro en toda la propiedad.
* Chef privado, servicio de limpieza diario, conductores y tours disponibles con previo aviso y con costos adicionales.
Esperanza: interpretación española 'anticipación - esperanza'
Estacionamiento con acceso para silla de ruedas disponible
Cocina
Cafetera y tetera
Especias
Horno
Isla de cocina
Lavavajillas
Licuadora
Máquina de hielo
Microondas
Molino de café
Olla para langostas o cangrejos
Parrilla de estufa
Refrigerador
Tetera eléctrica
Toallas de papel
Tostadora
Vajilla y utensilios de cocina
Comidas
Mesas
Servicio de chef
Habitaciones
5 habitaciones
Se proporcionan sábanas
Baño
5 baños privados
Jabón
Papel de baño
Regadera
Se ofrecen toallas
Secadora de cabello
Shampoo
Áreas comunes para sentarse
Mesa
Sala de estar
Entretenimiento
Estéreo
Juegos
Libros
Reproductor de DVD
Smart TV con canales de cable/satelitales
Videos
Espacios exteriores
Asador
Balcón
Jardín
Muebles de exterior
Patio cercado
Lavandería
Lavadora
Lavandería
Espacios de trabajo
Escritorio
Oficina
Silla de escritorio
Para tu comodidad
Aire acondicionado
Mascotas
No se aceptan mascotas
Facilidades de acceso
Si tienes necesidades de acceso especial, comunícate con la propiedad utilizando los datos que figuran en la confirmación de la reservación.
3 lugares de estacionamiento para personas con discapacidad
Acceso a pisos superiores solo por escalera
Estacionamiento con acceso para silla de ruedas
No se permite fumar en la propiedad
Nota del anfitrión: Non- smoking home, please respect.
Servicios e instalaciones
Caja de seguridad
Plancha y tabla de planchar
Servicio de limpieza limitado
Servicios de concierge
Teléfono
Aspectos destacados de la ubicación
A orillas del agua
Cerca de un spa de salud/belleza
Cerca del océano
Actividades
Golf
Sala de juegos o videojuegos
Tenis de mesa
Golf en los alrededores
Kayak en los alrededores
Lugar para nadar en los alrededores
Navegación en lancha en los alrededores
Observación de aves en los alrededores
Paseos a caballo en los alrededores
Paseos para ver fauna salvaje en los alrededores
Pesca en los alrededores
Rafting en los alrededores
Snorkel en los alrededores
Surf o boogie board en los alrededores
Tours ecológicos en los alrededores
Características de seguridad
Sin detector de monóxido de carbono o aparatos de gas (el anfitrión indicó que la propiedad no cuenta con un detector de monóxido de carbono ni con aparatos de gas)
Sin detector de humo (el anfitrión indicó que la propiedad no cuenta con un detector de humo)
Botiquín de primeros auxilios
Extintor de incendios
Cerradura de alta seguridad
Descripción general
Jardín
Tamaño de la unidad: 557 metros cuadrados
Políticas
Check-in
Hora de inicio del check-in: 16:00
Edad mínima para hacer el check-in: 30 años
Check-out
Check-out antes de las 10:00
Instrucciones especiales de check-in
Recibirás un correo electrónico del anfitrión con las instrucciones para hacer el check-in y el check-out.
La información proporcionada por la propiedad podría estar traducida con herramientas de traducción automática.
Mascotas
No se aceptan mascotas
Niños y camas adicionales
Los niños son bienvenidos.
Eventos
No se permiten eventos
Fumar
No se permite fumar
Non- smoking home, please respect.
Información importante
Información importante
Podría aplicarse un cargo por persona extra, que varía según la política de la propiedad
Es posible que debas presentar una identificación oficial con fotografía y una tarjeta de crédito, una tarjeta de débito o hacer un depósito en efectivo en el check-in para cubrir cualquier gasto imprevisto
Las solicitudes especiales no se pueden garantizar. Están sujetas a disponibilidad al momento del check-in y pueden tener un costo extra
No se permiten fiestas ni eventos de grupos
El anfitrión indicó que no hay detector de monóxido de carbono ni aparatos que funcionen con gas en la propiedad
El anfitrión indicó que no hay detector de humo en la propiedad
El equipamiento de seguridad de esta propiedad incluye extintor de incendios, botiquín de primeros auxilios y cerradura de alta seguridad
Esta propiedad tiene espacios al aire libre, como balcones, patios y terrazas, que podrían no ser adecuados para niños; en caso de inquietudes, recomendamos que te comuniques con la propiedad antes de tu llegada para confirmar que puedas hospedarte en una habitación que se ajuste a tus necesidades.
Vrbo, nuestro sitio asociado, administra este hospedaje. Recibirás un correo suyo con un enlace a tu cuenta de Vrbo, donde podrás cambiar o cancelar tu reservación.
Es posible que apliquen cargos por persona extra, según la pol ítica de la propiedad. Este monto puede variar.
Se puede requerir una identificación oficial con fotografía y una tarjeta de crédito, una tarjeta de débito o hacer un depósito en efectivo en el check-in para cubrir cualquier gasto imprevisto.
Las solicitudes especiales no se pueden garantizar. Están sujetas a disponibilidad al momento del check-in y pueden tener un costo extra.
Esta propiedad es administrada por un profesional inmobiliario, quien la ofrece como parte de su profesión o negocio.
Esta propiedad tiene espacios al aire libre, como balcones, patios y terrazas, que podrían no ser adecuados para niños; en caso de inquietudes, recomendamos que te comuniques con la propiedad antes de tu llegada para confirmar que puedas hospedarte en una habitación que se ajuste a tus necesidades. No se permiten fiestas ni eventos de grupos. Todas las habitaciones de la propiedad están equipadas con extintor de incendios, botiquín de primeros auxilios y cerradura de alta seguridad.
Otros nombres de la propiedad
Villa Esperanza - Luxury Beachfront Villa En Paraíso Tropical
Preguntas frecuentes
¿Qué tan cerca está Villa Esperanza - Luxury Beachfront Villa In Tropical Paradise del aeropuerto?
Esta casa de vacaciones queda a 20 km (34 min en auto) de Tamarindo (TNO), el aeropuerto popular más cercano a la propiedad.
¿Villa Esperanza - Luxury Beachfront Villa In Tropical Paradise tiene servicio de traslado al aeropuerto?
Esta casa de vacaciones no ofrece servicio de traslado desde ni hacia el aeropuerto.
¿Qué tan cerca queda Villa Esperanza - Luxury Beachfront Villa In Tropical Paradise de la playa?
Esta casa de vacaciones está en la playa. No olvides tu filtro solar.
¿Villa Esperanza - Luxury Beachfront Villa In Tropical Paradise ofrece desayuno incluido?
Esta casa de vacaciones no ofrece el desayuno incluido.
¿Hay un casino en Villa Esperanza - Luxury Beachfront Villa In Tropical Paradise?
No, no hay casino en esta casa de vacaciones, aunque queda cerca Casino Diria (27 min en auto).
¿A qué hora es el check-in en Villa Esperanza - Luxury Beachfront Villa In Tropical Paradise?
El check-in inicia a las 16:00.
¿Hay estacionamiento gratis en Villa Esperanza - Luxury Beachfront Villa In Tropical Paradise?
No hay estacionamiento gratis en esta casa de vacaciones.
¿Hay alberca en Villa Esperanza - Luxury Beachfront Villa In Tropical Paradise?
Sí, hay una alberca privada.
¿Hay un spa en Villa Esperanza - Luxury Beachfront Villa In Tropical Paradise?
Esta casa de vacaciones no tiene spa, aunque ofrece servicios como masajes.
¿Qué tan cerca está Villa Esperanza - Luxury Beachfront Villa In Tropical Paradise del centro de 27 de Abril?
Esta casa de vacaciones está a 0.6 km de Playa Negra.
Opiniones de Villa Esperanza - Luxury Beachfront Villa In Tropical Paradise
Opiniones
10
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Opiniones
10/10 Excelente
Scott Y., Montara, CA USA
29 dic. 2025
Le gustó: Limpieza
Fantastic property in a great location!
Scott Y.
Se hospedó 8 noches en diciembre de 2025
10/10 Excelente
Michelle H.
16 jul. 2025
Le gustó: Limpieza
Agree with most of the previous reviews but would like to add a couple things we did. We had a family of ten 6 adults, 4 teenage kids. Working with Mary Diekers, the rental property manager, we employed a ten person van and driver to pick us up at the airport. Turns out he was also an excellent daily tour guide, setting up and driving us to zip line, ATV, horse back riding, and river cruise activities. His name is Jeffery Guevara, very friendly, speaks fluent English, and was knowledgable on everything Costa Rican. We also selected to have evening chefs cook dinner for us on three occasions. This was especially helpful after returning from a busy day of activities. Highly recommend Chefs Garrett Hurley and his wife. Their food preparation was incredible, much better than any restaurant. We also rented an SUV at the airport as kind of a back up. As stated by others the property is realatively isolated with bummpy dirt roads in and out.
Michelle H.
Se hospedó 6 noches en junio de 2025
10/10 Excelente
Linda H.
25 feb. 2025
Le gustó: Limpieza
A perfect beachfront escape - a rare find of beauty and peacefulness
This house is absolutely breathtaking! Nestled in the charming small town of Playa Negra, it offered stunning ocean views and a gorgeous beach just a short walk beyond the pool. We loved that we could stroll straight from the house along the sand to the best swimming spot—no need for a car. From the moment we arrived, we knew we wouldn’t want to leave—and we hardly did!With everything we needed right at our fingertips, our rental car sat untouched. The house itself was beautifully designed, seamlessly blending comfort with the natural beauty around it. The bedrooms offered so much privacy that I often had to text everyone when it was time to gather for meals—it was that spacious! Every morning, we woke up to the soothing sound of waves and enjoyed delicious meals prepared by our hired chef, making the experience even more relaxing and luxurious. Some of my favorite moments were spent reading on the shaded deck, soaking in the peaceful surroundings. Given the warm Costa Rican climate—temperatures were consistently in the low 90s—the air conditioning was a welcome necessity.The setting was pure magic—jaw-dropping beauty everywhere we looked, with peaceful, unspoiled beaches perfect for long walks and quiet moments of reflection. It was the ultimate place to unwind, recharge, and fully embrace the serenity of the ocean. If you’re looking for a place that offers both relaxation and awe-inspiring scenery, this is it. We can’t wait to come back!
Linda H.
Se hospedó 7 noches en febrero de 2025
10/10 Excelente
John W.
10 sept. 2024
Le gustó: Limpieza
Best family trip in a long time
Great communication with Mary the property manager and the owner!
We rented this house 10 years ago and always wanted to return. This was our second trip and it did not let us down location location location absolutely Beautiful!!
John W.
Se hospedó 14 noches en agosto de 2024
10/10 Excelente
Cliente verificado
25 feb. 2024
Le gustó: Limpieza
Amazing Stay
Wow, what a fantastic stay at Villa Esperanza. The house is beyond beautiful and the location on the beach is amazing. Pictures do not do it justice. Mary, the house manager, is incredibly helpful. We loved having meals prepared by Chef Sebastian and a day trip to Palo Verde through the driver Mary suggested was also great. We had a fun time doing ATV through Conchal Fun. We had great breakfasts at Corazon and dinners at Villa Deveena, Cafe Playa Negra and Mycelium. But some of the best time was just hanging at the house, watching the surfers and walking on the beach. Thank you Lenora and Mary for a wonderful vacation. We can't wait to visit again!
Cliente verificado
Se hospedó 7 noches en febrero de 2024
10/10 Excelente
Brandy H.
12 feb. 2024
Le gustó: Limpieza
Birthday Trip
The house was unbelievably beautiful! We all felt like we had walked into a postcard. Mary was so helpful and responded promptly when I had any questions. If you are looking for a quiet retreat to the beach that is convenient to Tamarindo, this is it. It was fun to sit on the balcony and watch the surfers while drinking coffee in the mornings. I have zero complaints about this property. We all would highly recommend it to anyone looking for paradise.
Brandy H.
Se hospedó 7 noches en febrero de 2024
10/10 Excelente
Jason S.
4 mar. 2023
Le gustó: Limpieza
Wonderful place
Great location, extraordinary property, very nice host, incredibly accommodating! And Playa Negra is the best. Very close walk to main surf breaks and Hotel Playa Negra for food and drink.
Jason S.
Se hospedó 5 noches en febrero de 2023
10/10 Excelente
Joe P.
19 feb. 2023
Le gustó: Limpieza
Great stay
We had a great time. The house was just as advertised.
Joe P.
Se hospedó 7 noches en febrero de 2023
10/10 Excelente
Katie L.
18 ene. 2023
Le gustó: Limpieza
Perfection
The house was amazing and we all had a really great time. We played hise and seek since it was so big. We were all comfortable and the decor was gorgeous. The kids loved the pool. The ocean swimming spot was about a 10 minute walk. The sunsets from the house took our breath away and the iguanas every morning on the rock wall were fun to see. Response to any question was fast and the two chefs (Ben and Arthur and Jen) were a must to have cook for you. Guti Tours, Mojo Surfing, Jet Skiing with Conchalfun.com and Ziplining are a must!!
Katie L.
Se hospedó 7 noches en enero de 2023
10/10 Excelente
Jeff P.
20 oct. 2021
Le gustó: Limpieza
Beautiful House Near Surf
We stayed at Villa Esparanza for a week at the start of October. Typically this is a super rainy period of time but we lucked out with only an occasional moment of rain.
The house is stunning and arguably the nicest house in the area of Playa Negra. It was a three minute walk to the solid surf spot and we found ourselves sitting in the pool waiting to time our sessions.
The layout of the house provided tons of space and the house is so large we didn't even fully maximize areas. Three of the rooms are almost identical and have their own private bathrooms.
The region of Playa Negra was perfect with numerous quality restaurants and a good launching point for other regions in the guanacaste area.
Only drawback for our stay was the building of the house next door and the construction noise you get if you stay on the west side of the house. They are building fast and imagine won't be much of an issue after the end of this year.
Jeff P.
Se hospedó 6 noches en octubre de 2021
10/10 Excelente
Lori P., Fort Worth , Texas, USA
30 jul. 2021
Le gustó: Limpieza
Great time at Villa Esperanza!
We just returned from a 7 day stay at beautiful Villa Esperanza. The house is just as described and the photos are very accurate. Rooms are big and comfortable and it has everything you need to have a great time. It is in a gated community with a mix of house sizes and styles. It is located in a fairly remote area. You will be traveling on a lot of dirt roads! The beach in front of the house is very rocky, but there is a more sandy beach a short walk down or a 5 min drive to Lola's beach grill. Mary and her staff are extremely helpful with developing an itinerary, making reservations for tours, assisting with any issues you might have. We also had a private chef (Ben from PasCam Catering) come two nights, which I highly recommend. Despite the remote location, there are several fantastic restaurants close by.
My only complaint about the house is there is a house being built next door and there is some construction noise associated with this. It's not terrible, but they start when the sun comes up at 6:00am and it's something to be aware of. They were not there every day or all day. This is, of course, temporary.
Lori P.
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2021
8/10 Bueno
Michael W.
10 jul. 2021
Le gustó: Limpieza
A VERY nice place to stay
Everything was just as described in the listing And Lenora and Mary went out of their way to make sure we had a good time during our stay. I would definitely recommend this property to friends and family and hope we get the opportunity to go again.
Michael W.
Se hospedó 14 noches en junio de 2021
10/10 Excelente
Tim V., Nantucket, MA, USA
5 mar. 2021
Le gustó: Limpieza
Great visit
Awesome property ... every bit as good as it looks in the photos! Agent and owner both super responsive and helpful. We will be back !
Tim V.
Se hospedó 7 noches en febrero de 2021
10/10 Excelente
Diane C.
9 feb. 2021
Le gustó: Limpieza
Beautiful home
We had a lovely stay in January at this home. It was very comfortable and the view are incredible!! We had dinner chef Garret prepare dinner 2 nights and Jen dropped by food another night. Both were delish! Mary, the property manager was very, very helpful arranging excursions and food. —Horseback riding with Andres & his father Jesus of Guti tours was the best thing we have ever done on a vacay! We love every minute of our time there.
Diane C.
Se hospedó 8 noches en enero de 2021
10/10 Excelente
kristen d.
7 ene. 2021
Le gustó: Limpieza
Amazing week
We did a last minute trip to CR between Christmas and New Years. Lenora and the house managers were absolutely wonderful to deal with. They were incredibly helpful in setting up activities, and helped us set up amazing chefs. The house is beautiful, well furnished, and well stocked! All of the bedrooms are beautiful and extremely comfortable. The kids enjoyed being able to walk down the beach to a fantastic surf break. The beach in front of the house is amazing and quiet. Do not hesitate to book this gorgeous home!
kristen d.
Se hospedó 8 noches en diciembre de 2020
10/10 Excelente
Larry B., St. Louis MO
30 ene. 2020
Le gustó: Limpieza
Great place, great location
Go to Playa Negra, stay at Villa Esperanza. Stunning beaches with plenty of stretches of soft sand interspersed with outcrops of ancient black, volcanic rock. And a villa, the word house doesn’t do it justice 10 yards from the beach. 3 true master suites, a well stocked kitchen, verandas, indoor and outdoor eating and gathering areas, and very well maintained. We loved this place, and we get around. My wife and I are often asked if we’d go back to a place. Our stock answer is no....there’s too many places to explore in the world. We’ll make an exception for this place.
Larry B.
Se hospedó 9 noches en enero de 2020
10/10 Excelente
Christine W.
10 jul. 2019
Le gustó: Limpieza
Amazing vacation!
We rented Villa Esperanza for almost 2 wks in June. It was a fantastic experience. The house is gorgeous & huge! The views are spectacular. The kitchen was well stocked. The property manager is very responsive and answered every question we had. Some highlights:
1) Mary offered to do initial grocery shopping for us & it was well worth the fee charged. We ordered wine, beer, food to cook for dinner the first night and breakfast the first morning and snacks & it was a godsend. Once you make the drive from the airport on those rough roads and see the amazing views, you don’t want to head immediately back out to get food. You want to put on your suits and jump in the pool & watch the surfers!
2) We did a triple tour with pura adventura (about 20 min drive) and it was fantastic. Best zip lining we’ve ever done with panoramic views of the canopy. We also did a fun ATV tour with them & horseback riding. Highly recommend.
3) as mentioned, the kitchen is truly gourmet & well stocked and for a rental, the knives are decent. We cooked almost every night, enjoying the ocean views as we prepped and cooked. The only drawback is that there is no hood on the stovetop and no place for the smoke/steam to go which makes cooking bacon and sausage in the morning a bit problematic.
3) the house is very spacious. We had 9 people & were very comfortable. There is a beautiful outdoor table that seats 12 and we ate there every night. I was disappointed that we couldnt eat dinner at that beautiful circular table in the photos. Unfortunately there is no light in the room, making it difficult to eat dinner since it gets dark at 6:00.
4) villa Deevena is a wonderful restaurant in playa Negra with a Michelin trained chef and his family. It’s open air in a beautiful setting, unpretentious, extremely pleasant staff and phenomenal food (get the octopus). We loved it so much that we asked Dean (the owner/chefs son) if his dad would do a cooking lesson for us and he did! We met at 9:30 in the morning & he had us prep the veggies and cook & amazing lunch of lobster, shrimp, scallop, grouper and octopus with a red curry vegetable sauce, roasted butternut squash with julienned veggies & mango cobbler for dessert and one drink! The entire experience was only $50! Chef Patrick rocks!
Many more tips but I’m out of room! Beware that you are in a remote area & the nearest grocery store is 30 min away - but that’s part of the charm. Bring books!
Christine W.
Se hospedó 12 noches en junio de 2019
10/10 Excelente
Jason R.
2 abr. 2019
Amazing! Would love to come back!
This house was a dream. Beautiful home with tons of room for multiple families, great pool, a ping pong table and perfectly located for nightly sunset watching. Close walk to surfing and boogie boarding with a great little hotel restaurant after the waves. Mary was always available to answer questions and provide recommendations. We had a Chef Garrett come in on our last night and cook the most amazing Costa Rican food. Fabulous vacation!!!
Jason R.
Se hospedó 5 noches en marzo de 2019
10/10 Excelente
Debbie S.
9 ago. 2018
Gorgeous home overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Costa Rica is our happy place, and Villa Esperanza increased our happiness! It is a beautiful luxury home that was extremely comfortable. Lenora and Mary were so accommodating with whatever we needed and our vacation was perfect. From our chef, Garrett, to breakfast at Cafe Negra, to swimming in the pool and jumping waves-we will be back!
Debbie S.
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2018
10/10 Excelente
Charles M.
3 ago. 2018
Big house, great location, and functional layout.
Had a great time
Charles M.
Se hospedó 8 noches en junio de 2018
10/10 Excelente
Leah L.
16 abr. 2018
Amazing and luxurious home!
Our family of 11 spent our spring break at this lovely home. It was the perfect set up for three couples and our children. LOVE the bunk room. We hosted our nephew's baby dedication and couldn't have asked for a better place! Mary was wonderful to set up the actives and made sure our trip was in order. Loved Michelle, the chef, who prepared fresh and delicious meals to accommodate various tastes and preferences. Loved Villa Esperanza and Costa Rica! Pura Vida!