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Villa Las Palmas Tropical Rental - Beach Front - WiFi - Water Tank - Porch - AC

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Private kitchen
Now sleeps more. Updated August 2019. New sleeper sofa added.
August 19. New sleeper sofa added.
August 19. New sleeper sofa added.
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Nosara, Guanacaste
  • Playa Pelada
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Safari Surf School
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Nosara Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Nosara (NOB)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Villa Las Palmas Tropical Rental - Beach Front - WiFi - Water Tank - Porch - AC

Freshly updated with sleeper sofa and washer and dryer so you no longer have to use the communal shared units!

Villa Las Palmas is located on the beaches of Playa Pelada right on the outskirts of Nosara. The next beach over is Guiones Beach known for its fantastic waves. Less than a 5 minute drive or 15 minute walk to Guiones Beach. Which is considered 1 of the top 10 most consistent waves for surfing in the world.

The rental is on the 1st floor. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and can sleep up to 4. With its beautifully landscaped grounds, community pool right along the ocean. Enjoy the picturesque view from the covered patio and relax in the hammock while listening to the ocean and sounds of the wildlife.

I have a total of 3 ac units so you can relax in comfort or you can open the newly installed sliding windows and let the ocean breeze flow through. I have bars on the sliding windows to prevent the monkeys or other wildlife from getting in as well. The community also has guards there at night so you can relax in comfort and security. The community also has a laundry service available.

Villa Las Palmas is within walking distance to 4 restaurants, the market and a nearby fishing village. Explore the beaches, ride the waves or spend some time sightseeing. There are also rental places for kayaking, snorkeling, fishing and other outdoor activities for the adventurer. Nosara Retreat is only a few minutes away for Yogi’s and fans of spirituality and personal development.

It is convenient to walk to shopping and the other amenities. Since this is a small enclave, you will almost always have the whole secluded section of Playa Pelada to yourself. Walk down the beach to La Luna to enjoy a great mix of Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. On the way to La Luna you will also see Olga's. La Luna and Olga’s are located at the south entrance of Playa Pelada and this is where the small fishing boats come in. If you walk down there early in the morning you can buy fish directly from the fishermen. Craving some great brick oven pizzas then you also have Il Peperoni right in Playa Pelada.

Another great bar and restaurant right there is El Chivo. (My personal favorite.) They have live music nights and fantastic Mexican food for great prices.
High-speed wireless internet included along with a 2 Smart TV's w/ DVD players and collection of DVD's I leave there. You can use your own personal Netflix or other streaming account. Or bring your own DVD's along with you as well. But why watch a movie when you can enjoy all the sights and sounds of Playa Pelada?

The rental comes complete with all the necessary items to fully enjoy your stay. All kitchen appliances, smoothie maker, utensils, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, George Foreman grill, towels, linens, and trash bags.

This area of Costa Rica has water shut off from 3pm to 8am. To combat that I have installed a 750 gallon water tank so you have no worries and can thoroughly enjoy every hour of your stay.

I have a local English speaking administrator that can assist you with any of your needs along with periodically checking in to make sure all your needs are met.
Las Palmas is the perfect place to relax and rediscover living again.

NOTES:
There is a cleaning service for $50 if you have an extended stay and would like to have the rental cleaned out while you enjoy yourselves.

Checkout is noon and check-in at 3pm.

I provide enough toilet paper, paper towels and dish soap for a few days. Renter will be responsible for providing any other supplies which can be purchased locally.

Don't want to rent a vehicle? Here's a tip. I would advise flying into Liberia and using either Gybsy Cab or Nosara Transport if you are not going to rent a vehicle. If not we do have a lot you can park the car in.

We also own VRBO# 2098412 which is right next door if more space is needed for larger groups.

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Children 6 years old or older.


We do charge a $59 non refundable insurance policy purchase but I can adjust it to a $500 security deposit if you would like to put the money down and be refunded back later after check out.

Property manager

DICK SMITH

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
18 Months+
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only.

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nosara

Nosara is home to this villa. Shoppers can check out Frog Pad, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Samara Beach and Playa Pelada. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Nosara, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Playa Pelada - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Safari Surf School - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Guiones Beach - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • International Animal Rescue Costa Rica - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Nosara Beach - 9 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Howler’s Beach Lounge - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Restaurant and Bar at The Gilded Iguana - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪La Luna - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Beach Dog Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Café de Paris - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Las Palmas Tropical Rental - Beach Front - WiFi - Water Tank - Porch - AC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Las Palmas Tropical Rental - Beach Front - WiFi - Water Tank - Porch - AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Las Palmas Tropical Rental - Beach Front - WiFi - Water Tank - Porch - AC?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Las Palmas Tropical Rental - Beach Front - WiFi - Water Tank - Porch - AC located?

Situated in Nosara, this villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Playa Pelada, Nosara Beach and Frog Pad. Safari Surf School and Guiones Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 101 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

D Dianne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great 2 weeks near the beach
We spent two weeks in the condo at Nosara. We loved the location which had everything we wanted. You could walk to the beach and the unit and pool were good. The bed was comfortable and the kitchen had what we needed for cooking. The unit was surrounded by trees and shrubs so you did not feel you were in a big complex. The unit had a few things that should be looked at - like lights but not a major concern. I would definitely stay here again if staging near Nosara. The beach was quiet and great for long walks.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa Raley
Perfect location. Clear check in instructions and clean. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Beach holiday
Stayed 1 week in january, great location, very short walk to beach, nice pool quite small,Very nice jungle type setting with all the trees & vegatation. the property is ground level of a 2 storey building. the suite is quite nice, but in need of some tlc. Upon arrival at any rental we always check the bed sheets thats usually an indication of how clean the unit may be. We felt that they needed to be washed & discovered the matress cover was in horrible shape, yellow stained & blood stains. Discoverd the air conditioner didn't work in the living area. Phoned the caretaker he came down immediately. Next day had new sheets & matress cover & air conditioner fixed in 2 days. A lot of things didn't work in the building, outside lights on deck didn't work, can't control the fans on high only , 1 bedroom light not working. not just ligh bulbs cartaker & i checked it out.Cooking in the kitchen not pleasant most everything is old , stained or none exsisent.nothing to cook in the oven with. 1 glass drinking glass ,3 coffee mugs. Last 2 nights of our stay we were awakened several times with some animals climbing on the outside walls, i belive living in the attic. I could go on about the deficiencies, but this gives you an idea. If they did some maintenance & updating i would give a 5 star. I did see the property manager on the last day & showed him everything, also informed the owner, no response yet. I didnt like bars on all the windows with the front door as the only exit. T
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful quiet beach with great access
Property overall was great. Second bathroom was very small. Roof/ wall leaked in master bedroom. Loved the pool area and beach. Enjoyed local restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
Spent a week here with my family. We loved the house, pool and beach. The house was very well equipped and there are good restaurants nearby, especially sunrise cafe and an eco juice bar. The roads are rough, so make sure that you have 4WD. There are plenty of activities close by. We even found a Pilates studio! It was great to be in this jungle/ beach environment! Thank you Dick!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
So close to beach and easy to navigate around to surrounding area. Quiet and safe. Beautiful sunsets!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deva H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I can’t say enough of how spectacular it is
I travel weekly for work. I stay in a ton of different hotels and rental places. This by far was the most accurate detailed description as well of comfortable place I’ve stayed. Absolutely amazing experience from the host and the beds were heaven. I wanted to run home an order them for my house. Thank you so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous jungle feeling condo
Lush surroundings, amazing porch and gorgeous condo pool. Short walking path to the beach ( we were there in Rainy season and it was mildly flooded with almost ankle deep water so bring your water shoes!) The Property Manager is extremely responsive and kind with all questions. We enjoyed both Playa Pelaida and also several days of the short drive over to Playa Guiones. Note the roads leading into the property can get quite muddy and potholed in the rain so make sure you have a car that can handle weather. We enjoy all the area had to offer with surf lessons, and at the area restaurants including Olgas, El Chivo and Il Pepperoni..all fantastic! We frequented the little mercado on the corner quite frequently for snacks and drinks and loved the cute little sunrise coffee...all walkable!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

debbie c.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Place was amazing! Fantastic pool, shaded on sunny days, incredibly quick walk to amazing beach. Place was clean, cool, beds were very comfortable. Could use a few more juice glasses is all I can say. Checked in at night which was tricky (went in wrong gate) and never was able to contact manager on what’s app or phone, but was able to contact owner easily. Would definitely book again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, beautiful, easy
This was our first trip to Costa Rica. We came to Nosara after staying in Monteverde a few days. Our party consisted of me, my wife, and our eleven year old. The check-in was a little glitchy; Google maps seems to work poorly in Costa Rica in general and because of a closed road, we had to take the long way from Monteverde to Nosara, arriving a little after dark. We had to ask around and it turned out we asked someone who knew Dick (the property owner) and he sent us the right way. Dick included a link for us to contact the property manager, but I guess we needed the VRBO app to see it and WhatsApp to communicate; we had neither. Anyway, after check-in, everything was simply fabulous. The photographs don't do the place justice! Nights were quiet, mornings and sunsets on the beach were sublime. The beach was fabulous for swimming for my daughter when tide was low. It was a bit of a walk to Playa Guiones for surfing (we live in an urban environment and are used to walking, so no one batted an eye). We rented surfboards in town; usually one parent drove while the rest of the family walked to the beach. We had zero issues with our rental and never contacted the property manager.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Winston J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay.
We sunned we surfed we ate and enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is Key!
This property is a very short walk to your own private beach and the pool in the complex is a great treat! The property was wonderful and the two bathrooms were great. Both beds were super comfortable and the hammock was another great place for napping.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family fun
Everything was just as listed! We loved our 5 day stay private yet close to beach and restaurants. We stayed 5 days and could have easily stayed another 5!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay here
This house was amazing! We will be back
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth O.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Condo
The condo was nice and had everything we needed. The power went out almost daily. Grounds were well kept, and walk to the beach was 5 minutes. We enjoyed our stay except for the the power outages, which was a problem, especially at night as my husband uses a CPAP machine. Oscar, the property manager, is very responsive.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Freida H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
excellent location
Such a terrific location and very friendly people. We walked on the beach and swam in the ocean every morning. Best fish ceviche behind the lifeguard station!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Location!
The setting of the condo in the well-maintained jungle-garden complex with a lovely pool & direct access to the beach is ideal! La Luna, Sunrise Coffee, and El Chivo are all walkable, as is the little market. The condo also has everything you need to cook simple meals. It’s tidy, well-maintained, comfortable, and has excellent wardrobe closets for stashing away suitcases and clothes. The in-suite laundry is a bonus too! Tuk-tuks are reliable and easy to grab. We rented an ATV from iQuad for a few days. We also rented a 4x4 vehicle for a few days. (If you don’t have experience navigating rough roads, I can see why people avoid renting cars, but it’s totally manageable and offers more freedom to explore.) Super Nosara grocery has everything you could ever need. We’d rec venturing up to Coyol for dinner one night. The setting & view is worth the drive up the mountain. (We drove ourselves. Others told us taxis are roughly $120 for the trip.) We’d also rec Gypsy Cab Nosara for airport transfers. There was a snafu with our reservation, but they handled it super-fast and professionally. Overall, we loved the convenience, cleanliness and ease of the condo. And, of course, Playa Paleda is gorgeous! We’ll be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

darrell b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Swim, relax, eat, repeat!
You can't get much closer to the beach in Nosara than this place. The unit is shady and cool and the property is lush and well taken care of from the edge of the road to the beach. Yes, you do just walk out the back of the property and arrive at some of the best swimming in the area. Looking to just lay low and enjoy the heat, this place works. The only thing that I would suggest is that the owners provide guests with the lower cost beach stuff like chairs, umbrellas, maybe a body board...all tough things to travel with and annoying to rent.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday trip Sept 21 - 27 during Green Season
The property was nestled in bamboo trees just steps from the pool. From the pool, there was a short path through the forest to reach the ocean with beautiful white sand beach of Playa Paleda. We bought fresh fish off the fisherman boat near La Luna restaurant. The fisherman cleaned and filet the catch. We opted not to rent a car. We walked or took tuk tuks to get around. We ate at several of the local restaurants Rosie's, El Pepperoni and Garlic's. We prepared breakfast and dinner on other days at the condo. The house was absolutely beautiful. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen had everything needed to prepare a meal. No issues with water supply or usage. We would gladly return tomorrow if we could. Unfortunately, we did not see any sloths or monkeys, but did see and hear the birds. It rained the first two days for maybe 30 to 40 minutes at 2 30 in the afternoon. It was very sunny and dry the rest of the time. The roads are made of dirt with some rocks, so after it rains their very slippery. Make sure you stop on the way to the house to buy essentials. Our driver stopped at the mercado and a produce store. Must try the pineapple and mango. The bodega (corner/neighborhood store) is close by if you need additional items. But will cost more money. Everyone was friendly. I always felt safe. The sunsets were the best. Its very quiet and relaxing. It was just what i needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

cuauhtemoc m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Don’t look for us
We loved the isolation, proximity to the beach and lack of tourists. The Villa was clean, very well kept and roomy. Better directions are warranted, but that’s part of the allure. As usual, EVERYONE, especially, “Pastor” were cordial and helpful. We would definitely return. Looking forward to next time. Pura vida!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Slice of paradise
As advertised, great place, everything worked well. The property is secure and well maintained. The grounds keeper even brought us fresh coconuts. Nice pool. We saw monkeys and toucans on the property. The beach out front is nice for swimming and is uncrowded. A short 5 minute drive to playa guiones for waves. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magic of Nosara
I don’t know what it was but I was intoxicated by Nosara Once you get past the 20 mile of no paved roads ,our condo was as advertised. Spacious ,dark ,sexy. Dick had all the beach needs and household needs that were right on we spent 11days there and my wife had to drag me home I truly appreciate when the photos meet up with reality of it being the same when you open the door .Oscar was beautiful.He was at the condo when needed.the monkeys put a show on for my wife and myself with a family of 12 entertaining us .one of the highlights . This was a life changing vacation .we’re now talking about possibly spending three months a year there Thank you Thank you!!!!!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location
This condo had everything we needs for 10 nights in Playa Pelada. Super clean. Fans and ac kept us cool. Loved sitting on the porch. Pool was nice. Grounds beautifully. Other owners were super friendly and recommend restaurants and things to do. Beach access amazing. Loved Olga’s and la Luna. Will definitely return and bring friends. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

chris r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I’D STAY HERE AGAIN
Everything about this property put me at easy and made being in nosara so easy. A 30 second walk to arguably the nicest beach in nosara(Pelada beach) And a 10 min walk to the best surf in the world ( Guiones beach). This residence slept my 3 children and I with easy and the 2 separate bathrooms was a relief to my daughter. The pool was a welcome relief during the hot afternoons. The pool is super clean and we met many of the semi permanent residents while floating the afternoons away. I found the price quite reasonable for what I got and wouldnt give this place anything less then a 10/10.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Cyndi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Paradise in Pelada
Absolutely fantastic location we absolutely love Playa Pelada.. the condo is very private easy access to the h pool. It will definitely have a five star rating if we had received adequate information prior to our arrival He definitely would return there as a residence really make you feel welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by DICK SMITH

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My wife and I live in Pawley's Island, SC. I have been in the South all my life. Started surfing when I was a kid. Came down in 2000 to Nosara. I enjoyed the world class surf. I fell in love with the area and decided I wanted to own a property there. My wife and I visit a few times a year to walk the beach and enjoy the surf and local community. One of the best places I have ever visited.

Why they chose this property

My wife and I enjoy the warm weather and great waves. I like to surf and fish. There's a bat cave and turtle sanctuary all within the area. Nosara is a growing area that is loaded with a lot of different cultures from all over the world. My wife was raised in Europe and speaks fluent Spanish. However most people down there are fluent in multiple languages. We find the beach in front of our rental to be one of the most pristine beaches we've ever seen. Our community around us within the condo complex are all great people to hang out with.

What makes this property unique

The beaches are beautiful. The monkeys all love to hang out around the condos. There's some really neat Iguana's and other lizards. It literally is Pura Vida the Pure Life. Also the food is all organic grown or caught locally. Which is a huge plus in my book. You can even walk down to the fishing village and buy locally caught fish yourself. Another unique benefit is that their breads are as good as NY's. In the area is a large grocery store that has most the American things you might need during your stay.

Languages:

English