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Five Bungalows, Swimming Pool and Amenities Amidst a Beachfront Forest.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
10 bedrooms10 bathroomsSleeps 200.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Playa, Grande, Guanacaste
  • Grande Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Tamarindo Beach
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Playa Langosta
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

10 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Bathroom 8

Bathroom 9

Bathroom 10

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Five Bungalows, Swimming Pool and Amenities Amidst a Beachfront Forest.

Experience the feeling of unbound freedom and tranquility at LAS VELAS BLANCAS, COSTA RICA, where we have blended the designs of nature with relaxed comfort, simplicity, and beauty.

Unlike any other in its category, Las Velas Blancas is located at the southernmost point of Playa Grande with one hundred (100) meters of beachfront forest facing the breaking surf of Costa Rica’s Pacific Ocean, surrounded by evergreen mangrove forests to the east and south.

The property boasts five two-bedroom/bathroom bungalows, a two-story beachfront lounge, swimming pool, poolside kitchen, dining area and living area and teak floor yoga deck.

This property features five two-bedroom bungalows with ensuite bathrooms, equipped with a fully appointed kitchenette with a refrigerator/freezer, coffee maker, convection countertop oven, microwave oven, and electric skillet. All ten bedrooms are air conditioned, and Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The property can welcome twenty (20) guests in ten (10) bedrooms.

Prices listed are for ten (10) bedrooms in five (05) bungalows: two (02) bedrooms per bungalow.

Each of the five beachfront bungalows consists of two (02) master bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, a/c, a fully equipped kitchenette and a covered deck with living and dining area. Each unit has its own private grounds and beach access.

NOTE: For larger parties, along with these five bungalows, we can also open Casa Guayacan that sleeps up to sixteen (16) guests (please view VRBO listing number 1446872). The bungalows and the beach house together can accommodate up to thirty-six (36) guests.

The illuminated swimming pool is at the heart of the amenities area, with the main kitchen, dining facilities, living area and yoga deck on the east side, where a delightful fresh breeze flows constantly. Witness the silent beauty of the most spectacular sunsets.

A short five-minute walk on the beach takes you to the estuary, the natural barrier that separates Playa Grande from the lively surf town of Tamarindo, where you will find a wide variety of restaurants, cafés, shops, banks, pharmacies, supermarkets, night life, etc. Pangas (small boats) are always available to ferry you across for a US$2 per person per leg. The estuary is about one hundred (100) meters wide. The boat voyage across the estuary is about one minute.

We recommend our guests to consider our cook’s services. She offers a weekly menu with a variety of tried-and-true delicious recipes that she prepares reliably and consistently. The meals are prepared in the central kitchen and served at the poolside dining area.

Liberia International Airport is seventy (70) kms (43 miles) from Las Velas Blancas (about 75-minute drive, depending on traffic).

Tamarindo is twenty (20) kms from Las Velas Blancas by road (About 30 minutes drive). Tamarindo airport serves domestic flights.

Our concierge will assist you coordinating airport transportation, tours, activities, and rentals.

Maintenance staff reside in the property.

Property manager

Ana
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

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Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Caution. Cottages are built on high stilts.
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Events

No events allowed
Weddings/Parties allowed with owners permission.
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Pets

No pets allowed
House trained pets may be allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed outdoors, away from other guests.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Weddings/Parties allowed with owners permission.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Playa Grande

Located in Cabo Velas, this holiday home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Conchal Beach and Tamarindo Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course. Las Baulas National Marine Park and Monkey Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Playa, Grande, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Grande Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 19 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 45 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 46 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Playa Langosta - 53 min drive - 21.2 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Pico Bistro - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Venezia Gelati y Café - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Nari - ‬33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Five Bungalows, Swimming Pool and Amenities Amidst a Beachfront Forest. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Five Bungalows, Swimming Pool and Amenities Amidst a Beachfront Forest.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Five Bungalows, Swimming Pool and Amenities Amidst a Beachfront Forest.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Five Bungalows, Swimming Pool and Amenities Amidst a Beachfront Forest. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cabo Velas holiday home is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Grande Beach and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Las Baulas National Marine Park. Ventanas Beach and WAYRA Institute of Spanish are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 55 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adult spring break.

Beautiful property. The staff and concierge were great and very helpful. We added the cool service and Alcira took care of all 16 of us all week. The food was amazing. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tucker R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical Week at Las Velas Blancas

Las Velas Blancas is an amazing gem nestled in Playa Grande! Our group had never been to this part of Costa Rica and the accommodations and location suited us perfectly. The cabanas are close to the surf and the waves were perfect for both beginners and advanced surfers in our group alike. The property manager Sher was an excellent communicator both before and during our stay. We chose to have two meals each day prepared by her recommended chef and they were fabulous for our group of 17. We also had a few meals out in Playa Grande and there were some outstanding restaurants close by. We will be back for sure to this special place which fostered a wonderful vacation for our family and friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike J E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ocean Paradise

My wife and I treated our entire family (14 total) of adult children and 6 grandkiddos, ages 5-17. The 5 bungalows allowed everyone to have their privacy and space. The main building allowed us to come together for meals, chillin, and pool swims. The few issues that arose were taken care of very quickly. The ocean was amazing and the highlight of every day! We will have many great memories for years to come.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The private beach was amazing! Bring bug spray, there are a lot of bugs! Highly recommend the staff cooking for you. Besides amazing food, they were really friendly!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and magical property!

We had our small wedding here and it was truly magical! The property is gorgeous and is steps from the beach. Our family and friends had a wonderful experience. The host, Manfred, was very communicative and helpful throughout our planning process and we are very grateful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great trip!

Perfect combination of privacy, convenience and service to make for a great beach vacation. The layout is perfect for couples, we had six couples, everyone had their own space and we all hung out at the pool, dining area and upper deck. Beach is amazing and 30 seconds away. Location hard to beat. Staff is exceptional and the host made it super easy to plan for a big group. All activities were planned well and stress free because of their help.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Make Your Own Dream Vacation

This five-bungalow property was perfect for our family event. When you book this beautiful location, use the available chef for all your meals. You won't regret it. Alcira and her team are exceptional chefs, and the meals were incredible.The entire family had a wonderful time at this unique private location, steps from the beach on Playa Grande. You can see and hear the surf all night and day.If you are looking for a place for a big family and want privacy, do not hesitate to book this fantastic property. Why fight crowds and lineups at an all-exclusive when you can make your dream vacation here.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible location for a wedding!

We hosted 32 of our closest friends and family at Las Velas Blancas for our wedding. It was over a year in the making and exceeded our expectations. The location cannot be beat - right on the beach but so private and still quiet. It's rustic and charming. Alcira (the cook) and her team were incredible. Every meal was astounding and so fresh. I highly recommend this spot for big groups of people, whether for a family reunion or a wedding like we did. So much space!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

Our extended family of nineteen (ages 5 to 80) enjoyed an unforgettable week at Las Velas Blancas. We loved the comfortable, rustic cabins, sparkling pool, industrial kitchen and spacious dining area, but most of all the incomparable beach. Staff were tremendously helpful. Alcira cooked us splendid meals. Manfred answered every query, no matter how small or redundant. This place is a Paradise!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place to stay

13 family stayed and we had agreat time. There were space for us to all be together and have out own space when needed. Ferry to Tamarindo made it really easy to pop into town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sumit P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

The property is well maintained and has a beautiful natural landscape.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family holiday!

We had a delightful stay at las Velas Blancas. Property was perfect for a family gathering, as we all had our own space and a lovely common space to gather. Definitely recommend the grocery delivery and cooking services!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay!

This was an amazing property and better than expected. The host and his team made everything so easy and made an unforgettable experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect property and location for a small wedding!

Hosted my daughter’s wedding on property and everything was perfect! Beautiful bungalows, foliage and beach. Originally was supposed to have reception at a larger pavilion, but it was being repaired. The hosts built a new 2 story pavilion which ended up working well as a back up location. Manfred was great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

We had a wonderful time at Las Casas Velas. Perfect spot for good surfing, enjoyed yoga and the juice bar in town and the endless beach. Would highly recommend the chef for good, unfussy food and ease. Will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience!

We had a great experience staying here. We used the cook service for a few nights and used the concierge service for activities. Everything went smoothly and they were able to accommodate our requests (even if we were trying to book an activity the evening before!)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

We couldn't have asked for a better spot. We rented both adjoining properties and had plenty of room for our large group of 32 people. Manfred was attentive to all of my msgs and responded quickly. The chef service was delicious and a blessing. The only thing I would change is add more days. The grounds staff was wonderful and friendly. We had some of our people get stuck in Tamarindo when a rain storm came in and the water taxis stopped running. We had to send cars to pick them up, but this added to adventure. Honestly, I can't say enough good things about our experience. I would rent these properties again if the opportunity comes up.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amos H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise!

This is an amazing property for large groups. Very private beachfront location. Ana and Manfred were great hosts.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morton B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

85th birthday family party

17 family members from teens to octogenarian were extremely happy
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely!

Please see review for adjacent property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Returning guests, beautiful location

Our 2nd time to Cabo Velas w/ a friend group of 21 (adults/children). The group was happy to return to the epic beach and location. Unfortunately there were several hiccups this week that I do feel could have been handled differently.. There was a significant outage with no water (drinking/toilet/shower), no power, no Wi-Fi (impacted just one person who had critical work) from 8:30am - 2:15pm. We were notified of the outage at 8:25am by Kitchen team (not villa staff) during breakfast that it was going to occur - so no time to fill water bottles, use toilet, etc. We would not have minded the outage but Villa staff were aware ahead of time and did not notify. We had no drinking water, toilet, etc option for that 93 degree day. Again, the last year we were here an outage like this occurred but we were notified prior so we could plan accordingly. As well, a cabin's AC unit did not work for the first half of trip. We utilized the services of the culinary team (separate service that you pay cash for groceries/cooking/etc). The ladies remembered our group and again made the trip magical w/ delicious food and kindness. We had an uncomfortable encounter with one of the Villa attendants stating they were not documented, needed to travel, and needed money as they were owed wages from the Villa. This put us in a tricky spot to know what to do.. we paid over 10,500 for trip and received a refund of 145 w/ apologies. Unfortunately a significant service miss...
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Place

This place is truly awesome. A gem in Costa Rica, we had a week long stay here and our wedding and we feel super lucky to have been able to have it here. The team on the ground are great and worked really hard to make the day a success as well as throughout the whole week. It's a perfect beach side location which is very hard to find in Costa Rica.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pavel N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Two Years in A Row

We love this place: beach, pool, rustic style cozy accommodations, great AC, great sand, close to Tamarindo and far enough from it. This is a wonderful place to spend time with your family and friends, kids and adults. Good for family vaca and for yoga retreat and surfing if that's your thing. Will be back.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Marriage celebration

Manfred and his team are the most kind and helpful people. They went out of their way to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. We could have spent our entire time at the property and would have had no need to leave. They make food and all necessities easily accessible and provide access to activities and shuttle services as well. The recommendations were all perfect. The recommended catering service is fantastic and well organized. Alcira and her staff are delightful people and they prepare delicious menus for everyone’s dietary needs and preferences. What a wonderful place to visit and stay. I hope that we can return to Las Velas Blancas and Casa Guayacan again someday.✨💖✨🙏✨💖✨
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous stay!

We were a party of 10 friends and enjoyed a fabulous stay in the cabanas during our “adult summer camp” vacation. The amenities are basic but perfect. The chefs prepared delicious breakfasts and lunches for us, and we enjoyed our time around the pool and on the beach. The water taxi to Tamarindo made day trips to town very easy (nighttime required taxi rides). Manfred was very attentive to our needs and helped set up everything from transportation (airport and otherwise), excursions, stocking groceries and meal services. If we ran out of something (typically alcohol, lol) the grocer had what we needed there the next day. We had some crazy thunderstorms late at night while sleeping but every day was clear and beautiful. We had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ana

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I am an attorney at law, Notary Public, entrepreneur and politician. I was born in San José, Costa Rica. My family has owned the beach property since the 1970's. I was raised between San José and Playa Grande. My childhood was a dream building sand castles, water skiing, scuba diving, fishing and surfing in Playa Grande.

Why they chose this property

Las Velas Blancas is surrounded by Las Baulas Marine Park, rich with flora and fauna. Playa Grande exceeds every beach-enthusiasts expectations with perfect sand for castle-building, sea shells, sunsets, surf, crabs, sea-gulls and pelicans. Playa Grande offers the ideal beach experience.

What makes this property unique

The bungalows were built as close to the ocean as legally possible. The sound of the waves is soothing and inviting. The property is at the Southernmost point of Playa Grande. The privacy is unparalleled. The closest neighbor is 300 meters away from our beach-front bungalows.

Languages:

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests