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Ocean front and just steps from the pools and ocean!

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Beach
Room
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Jacó, Provincia de Puntarenas
  • Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Jacó Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Marina Los Sueños
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Puntarenas (JAP-Chacarita)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ocean front and just steps from the pools and ocean!

Hear the breaking waves 24 hours a day! Wake up on the beach with your own private patio, hammock, sunrise and warm lap pool two steps from your patio! Your 2 bedroom 2-bathroom spacious condo with the most comfortable beds! Make breakfast and coffee in the beautiful gourmet kitchen and enjoy on the patio watching the sunrise! Our unit has a large living area, enormous patio, in unit W/D, in unit A/C, with amenities including soap, shampoo, body wash, conditioner, laundry detergent, paper towels, dishwasher soap, dish soap, spices, coffee maker, toaster oven, microwave, tea strainer, filtered water, concierge services for groceries etc., and much more! Enjoy the use of the 5-star resort next door with full-service food and a bar at their outside pool, Super FUN Casino, and 2 great restaurants inside the hotel! The Palms is a private gated community with 24 hour security on site.

Ron and Kristine live onsite and are from California. We loved our first visit here so much we decided to purchase in The Palms! We know most of the locals, restaurant and excursion owners! We speak English and some Spanish and will help you and book your private transportation to and from the airport, your excursions, and dining reservations, private chef, either in advance of your stay or once you arrive! Zip lining, Big Game Fishing, Whale Watching, ATV's, Monkey tours, Hang Gliding, Croc tours, boat ride to Tortuga Island, Snorkeling, Horseback ride on the beach.... are just some of the many excursions you can experience while in Jaco! We have done all of these excursions and love them! If you forget to bring anything your I will have it for you! We keep extra toothbrushes, shaving cream, razors, toothpaste, sun lotion, etc., you need it, we have it!!! Make this the adventure of a lifetime! WE HAVE A 2ND UNIT ON THE 2ND FLOOR THAT IS AVAILABLE AS WELL. IT WILL BE ADDED TO VRBO SOON!

Property manager

Kristine Taylor
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is a great kids pool too!
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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

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Jacó

Located on the beach, this condo is in Barrio Los Villalobos, a neighbourhood in Jacó. Marina Los Sueños and Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Jacó Beach and Carara National Park. Neo Fauna and Hacienda las Agujas 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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Jacó, Provincia de Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Neo Fauna - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Jacó Beach - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Herradura Beach - 13 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Marina Los Sueños - 13 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway Jaco - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Soda Raquel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Clarita's Beach Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Amara - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪chinita pacific Cocina Con Amor - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Ocean front and just steps from the pools and ocean! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Ocean front and just steps from the pools and ocean! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean front and just steps from the pools and ocean!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean front and just steps from the pools and ocean!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean front and just steps from the pools and ocean! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Barrio Los Villalobos condo building is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Teatro Jacó and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Jacó Beach. Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific Park and Neo Fauna are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 43 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Jaco Trip

Awesome stay, the condo was best yet at Palms. Nice people.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

M B.

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

Family Add On

He rented this condo at the end of a Backroads vacation trip. It’s just a perfect location to end our time in Costa Rica. Located in a perfect spot within steps from the ocean. The owner is fantastic and we felt right at home in this beautiful, beautiful condo.Five stars all around!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott c.

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

On the Beach

Beautiful Condo right on the beach! Resort privileges next door are a big bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Me M.

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

Our recent stay in Jaco

We really enjoyed our stay. We will definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

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

Beautiful place on a stunning beach

This is a gem of a place to stay. You have a beautiful place on a stunning beach, Ron and Kristine were great about the rate, the restaurant referrals and they know all the backstreet local places and the best places for adventures ( monkey tours, hiking to waterfalls, atv off roading and where to watch breath taking sunsets. This location is great and super clean with a pool and an almost a private beach. Thank you and We can’t wait to book this place again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kara Jimenez

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

Jaco Vacation

Good location right on the beach. It was nice being able to use Crocs pool but we were not allowed access to their fitness center (had to pay). We never used the pool in front of condo. Condo is older and needs some updates. Dryer needs to be properly vented as it is not. Owners were very kind and helpful when we asked questions.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

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

Great stay

Beautiful clean and safe place to stay. Great communication. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrianne B., Dallas

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

Great beachfront condo

This condo was amazing! Super helpful hosts and the listing was just as noted.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Swati S.

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

Nice and safe place

We enjoyed our stay here. Very close to water. Kristine was very helpful and communicated every thing clearly.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe f.

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

Perfect getaway

We booked our vacation with Vrbo and began texting Ron And Kristen they were great answered all of our questions promptly the condo was perfect . The restaurants were better then we expected the croc pool was perfect I would love to go back again one week isn’t enough
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Beach paradise

This place was exactly as advertised. You can sit outside or inside and hear the ocean all day, and the beach is litterly a few feet from the room. We loved it and may look into buying a unit. The resort next door was not too busy (low season) but nice pool. Jaco is a very safe and friendly place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alton P., Leander, TX

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

Excellent spot!

Kristine was an awesome host. Location and condo are perfectly situated on the beach. The condo was clean and had everything we needed. Near the casino and 2 swimming pools. Grocery store is right up the road. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin R.

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

Steps from the ocean

This beach is the best of the 4 beaches for collecting sea glass since there aren't many shells here! The condo has its own exit through the patio since it's a first floor unit and it's 60 seconds to the beach. This beach is great for walking, has surf lessons and restaurants galore. This town is great for souvenirs and great food. We're a little old for night life but enjoyed our stay and activities (quad tour). The place itself is also amazing with two good sized bedrooms, in unit washer and dryer, huge feeling of space and a full kitchen. You cannot go wrong with this rental!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

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

Jaci Dream

Well appointed condo with all the necessities, fabulous location, steps from the beach, easily walked for groceries and dinners. Pool was well taken care of by the super friendly staff. Hope to return.....
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin O.

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

Pura Vida

Our 9 days and nights at this property was exceptional! Kristine was a wonderful host and helped us with scheduling transportation, excursions, and any questions we had during our stay! We were not ready to leave! Pura Vida, Costa Rica!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara R.

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

Perfect location

We stayed here for three nights after a week stay in La Fortuna. The property was very safe and steps away from the beach. The pool was so close and very clean. We were happily surprised at how easy it was to access the Crocs pool which was wonderful. We rented a car and were able to easily find a good place to eat. We would recommend eating breakfast at Mary's Diner. We went there twice and it was delicious each time. The washer and dryer were a wonderful added bonus. Especially since we were coming from La Fortuna with a suitcase full of dirty clothes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Water Water Water

We stayed here for a week and everything was going well until it started raining inside the condo? That’s right INSIDE the bottom floor condo. The rain came gushing in from the top of the washer/dryer area. When we looked at the ceiling it was covered in mold. The kitchen sink is falling and doesn’t hold water because the seal was non existent which led to water all over the floor. The pounding of the construction on the second floor was horrible for the last 3 days. The location was very nice and the beach was awesome but I would not recommend this place to anyone who wants to visit Costa Rica. Stay in a resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron H.

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

Great place to relax and unwind

We loved having the main floor unit right by the pool with easy access to the beach. The private patio was a great place to read and dine. We appreciated having the fat bikes to ride into Jacó for groceries, restaurants and shopping. The hosts were responsive and friendly. The glasses and cutlery were not totally clean when we arrived but the dishwasher solved that. Having access to Crocs pool was fun. It was a quiet time of year so noise and privacy were not significant for this main floor unit. The beach was nicer than closer to Jaco and the sunsets were beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria H.

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

Great Stay

We really loved our stay. The condo was amazing and had everything you could ever need. The location was fabulous and having Croc's next door for drinks and coffee was a huge plus. We loved having the bikes to ride to the downtown area for breakfast. The only thing we didn't like was the shade that covered the large slider in the living room and bedroom was see-through, particularly in the evening. It was a little uncomfortable at night knowing that someone could look right in a see you, and we had to be sure to change in the bathrooms-curtains would be a quick fix! Check in and out was easy and the washing machine in the unit was useful for washing all our clothes before leaving.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristine T.

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

Most Amazing Vacation Ever!

It was perfect! Everything stated in the VRBO was 100%! They booked all of our excursions and made all of our dinner reservations at the BEST restaurants. We could not have had a more awesome package deal! It was better than we could have imagined. They made this an all inclusive vacation package above anything we have ever experienced! They even provided us the COVIC 19 at home tests so we could fly back to the US. The test results came within 15 minutes and we did it on there laptop!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Wonderful host and condo

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Palms. Our only complaints were the water pressure wasn’t good at all and the water didn’t get warmer than luke warm. The shower floor was a bit slippery but that could easily be fixed with a shower mat. All the air conditioning units worked well except the first bedroom. It would say it is at 26, but didn’t feel anything like it did at 26 in the living room and 2nd bedroom. Other than those minor issues, everything was great. Wonderful location and the pool was so relaxing to hang out by.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor P.

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

Paradise

What a wonderful vacation! The 2 king beds were very comfortable. The A.C. worked great. The condo was very clean. Everything you need was in the kitchen. A $4.00 U.S. taxi ride brought you to downtown Jaco where there were lots of restaurants and souvenir shopping.. You could also walk. El Manglar is a quick walk for amazing dinners and much less than Croc's. Right around the corner was Soda La China if you wanted a cheap breakfast or lunch that is very good. The pool was right outside the patio of this ground floor condo with beautifully warm water. The ocean was also very close. There was the use of an ajoining property for those that wanted a lively pool day and it was also very nice and similar to a resort property including hot tubs. We preferred the relaxing quiet pool outside our door with easy access to the washroom and fridge. Wild Macaws visited in pairs daily and were beautiful to see. Ron and Kristine (the owners) were in their personal condo unit and were very prompt in answering all questions, offering recommendations, and dealing with any concerns. We have rented numerous properties through VRBO in years past. Nothing comes close to this property. This property on the ocean is truly paradise. Thanks Kristine and Ron for a fabulous vacation!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D.

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

Excellent place to stay for a girls trip

We had a blast. The owner, Kristine sent us information on any tour, shopping, places to eat all type of things that we could do PRIOR to our trip. She was so helpful. We always felt safe. The complex has security at all times. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James S., Tennessee

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

Awesome and great value

Everything from check in to cleanliness to comfortable condo to check out. I have stayed many times in Jaco and while all were great this one was awesome. I walk at 3 30 am everyday and never once did I feel out of place. Beach or street . Next door to Crocs where the food and drinks were served with alot of love If available I will be here again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kristine Taylor

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We are an adventure loving family and we fell in love with Jaco Beach! We are here year round and fly back to home to California to see family and friends. We want to help you experience the warmth, adventure, and everything else Costa Rica has to offer! Costa Rica is truly Pura Vida! (Pure Life)

Why they chose this property

When we first visited Costa Rica, we stayed at a resort next door. What the resort was missing our unit has, such as an awesome huge patio to watch the sunset or sunrise. A fully stocked kitchen to prepare your meals and a relaxing environment on the patio to enjoy coffee or a cocktail listening to the waves. Our unit features an open room concept with a large living room that opens to the inviting patio with a pool and ocean view. A laundry room so you don't have to pack two large suitcases, and last of all a host that can be your concierge based on personal experiences! We tell you the restaurants we eat at and love. We will tell you when the farmers market is open so you can buy fresh fruits, vegetables, etc., and tell you about the best excursions that we have already experienced!

What makes this property unique

We are on the ocean and we live here! We have friends and connections through out the Country! We are excited to help you book your whole trip from your local driver picking you up with your name on the sign at the airport to your departure. There are no add-ons and we will ensure you get the best pricing on any excursion you wish to enjoy because we have become family with the locals! If you forget your toothbrush, razor, shaving cream, sun protection, etc, don't worry we have you covered!

Languages:

English, Spanish

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