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Beachfront with spectacular ocean access and views, with local wildlife.

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Sitting area around pool
Large pool, 5ft deep, with ledges to sit on.
Pool relaxation, salt water pool
Stairs leading to second floor

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9162.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Parrita, Puntarenas Province
  • Palo Seco Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Manuel Antonio Beach
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 - Queen and Twin

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - 2nd floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 - first floor

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beachfront with spectacular ocean access and views, with local wildlife.


*** All photos taken in 2024. All photos not marked excursion, are taken from the property or directly across the road at the beach.

Two level, 4 bedroom/2 bath beach house, on 1/2 acre lot with private pool
Villa Dos Gatos is fronted by a large teak balcony featuring outdoor couch + 4 person dining table - this is the signature location of the house with a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean. The main living area of the house is located on the upper level; at this level the ocean-view presents itself from all points in the open-concept kitchen, dining and living room areas. Vaulted ceilings, teak beams and numerous windows enhance this area with abundant light and air. The kitchen is well equipped with coffee maker, toaster, pots & pans, cutlery, dishes, glasses, blender, electric stove and fridge. For indoor dining a lunch bar separates the kitchen and living room - there are 6 bar-height, teak chairs. Behind the house is the private pool and rancho with propane bar-b-que and a separate one burner gas stove; a bar in the rancho offers an outside dining option near the pool.

The yard features a huge mango tree, almond tree, lime tree, starfruit tree, numerous palms and other tropical plants. The wildlife is abundant including iguanas, capuchin monkeys, sloths, scarlet macaws, butterflies, Tico squirrels, and many varied bird species. Check out our photos, which all have been taken on the property!

Beach, Ocean and Weather are the main attractions at Isla Palo Seco; they are spectacular! Isla Palo Seco is a barrier island, essentially a sand spit, that extends 8 km in length. The sand beach extends the entire length of the Island on the ocean-facing side; approximately 8 km of palm-lined, pristine beach. The ocean water is warm, surprisingly warm. Waves are constant; they are a surfer/boogie boarder's dream. At Dos Gatos we have boogie boards, water floats and kids floaties and kids sand/pool toys for our guests to use. At high or low tide the beach is breathtaking but if you want to walk the beach, low tide is best. At low tide the ocean recedes to uncover a flat, sand strip that extends for more than half of the 100 or so meters between the water and the beach grass and palms. This flat sand is firm and a pleasure to walk. The beach is never crowded with people. Except for weekends and holidays when Tico (Costa Rican) families gather at the beach, it is almost deserted. I once walked the entire length of the Island and encountered only 3 people! The estuary located on the back side of the island is extensive and it known for its fishing and sight seeing.

The weather between December 1 and June 1 (summer) is predictable; except for the occasional rainfall in the evening or night - average daytime high temp is 33 c under clear skies and average nighttime lows are 21 c. Even in the green season there is sun on most days from early morning to early afternoon when the clouds roll in with late afternoon showers - the average temps vary only slightly.

There are several very good restaurants on the beach: 'Mar Y Sol' is a restaurant/bar less than 2 minutes from the house with relaxed atmosphere, good food, great service and occasional live entertainment!

Property manager

Debbie and Deems Manson
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 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Parrita

Located in Parrita, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Marina Pez Vela and Brisas Wellness Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Los Campesinos Reserve and Manuel Antonio Expeditions. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Parrita, Puntarenas Province

What's nearby

  • Palo Seco Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bejuco Beach - 34 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Marina Pez Vela - 39 min drive - 30.8 km
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 42 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Manuel Antonio Beach - 56 min drive - 39.0 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wilson - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Los Pilones - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Típico Rafailita - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Bar Y Restaurante Club Pocares - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪La Cañada - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beachfront with spectacular ocean access and views, with local wildlife. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beachfront with spectacular ocean access and views, with local wildlife. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront with spectacular ocean access and views, with local wildlife.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront with spectacular ocean access and views, with local wildlife.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront with spectacular ocean access and views, with local wildlife. located?

Located in Parrita, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Palo Seco Beach, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Bejuco Beach and Playa Esterillos Este. Marina Pez Vela and Rainmaker are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Glenn p.

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

Great beach house

Good restaurants and activities near by. Great snacks welcome pack. Monkey did show up on one day. Sloth in back yard tree. Communicating great , managers are pros.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daphne H.

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

Beautiful home

Love, love, LOVED that the monkeys come visit every day!Grandkids had so much fun watching them, the iguanas, and playing in the pool. Everything was in perfect working order and communication was seamless. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Great Relaxing Stay

The house was perfect for what we wanted. Low Key relax time ina. pretty setting. The beach was just across the dirt/gravel road and we were pretty much the only people on the beach. Rented inexpensive surfboards from Bretts Surfboards 35 mins away for our two boys (18&19) and it was only them in the water so no one competing for waves. Kitchen was well stocked with Pots/Pans. The Super Maxi grocery had everything we needed to cook meals. The pool was well maintained and a fresh morning ritual while the monkeys came by for a (friendly not intimidating) visit. The gas grill was perfect to slow cook chicken a few times. The resident Iguanas strolled around unplussed. The Blender , The two large hammocks on the upstairs large airy porch where we ate our breakfasts (with two ceiling fans), and the outdoor shower were some of our favorite parts. Deb and Deems were great and helpful property managers and super helpful with info. The little restaurant a mile down the beach road was nice for a few dinners. As far as I could tell it was the only choice but there are some small resorts further down the gravel road that may offer menus as well. It could get warm in the upstairs kitchen/TV area at night for an hour or so when we closed up for the no see-um hour. The AC in all the bedrooms were great though and once we opened the windows and doors for the screens to let the air in, it was fine. Good thing to know: its not near a lot of touristy stuff.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaNelle A.

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

Dos Gatos

The house is in a wonderful remote location right across from the beach. The setup is perfect for a family with the great room and master upstairs and three rooms downstairs. The patio had a great view of the ocean and has a great spot to view the wildlife. The was a great well maintained
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

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

Friends vacation

The property was amazing! The house is so beautiful, everything you need for cooking is right there. I spent 1/2 of time on the balcony watching the ocean and the monkeys. And the other 1/2 in the backyard swimming in the beautiful large pool and watching the monkeys. The house gives you a very peaceful vibe. The hosts live next door, Deb and Deem are 2 awesome people. So glad we met them! I couldn’t ask for any better Vrbo it was perfect.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy R.

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

Beautiful location!

Such a great time with friends and family. We loved feeding the monkeys, sloth in the backyard, beach across the street, and the pool was glorious to cool off. The only issue was the shower upstairs and downstairs had no water coming out (just a trickle). Deems and Debbie came right over and fixed the upstairs, but the downstairs was still trickling. We made due by using the upstairs and even the shower in the backyard by the pool, which worked great. The wildlife, comfortable beds, and beautiful beach well made up for it. Deems and Debbie were also great hosts, answering all of our questions, and even stayed on the internet company to fix the internet when apparently squirrels thought the fiber optics were food. Thanks for a great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

Fantastic VRO

House was clean organized, everything you need. Location was great, right across form ocean, monkeys in trees daily. Dogs baking was a little annoyance, but not terrible. I definitely would stay here again,
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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

Great spot!

I thought there was some false advertising going on with the monkeys but around day 3 they came and after feeding them, they came every single day! It was unreal. The beach, the pool, the wildlife spotting right from the balcony/house- all terrific! Beds were aces- very comfortable and ice cold rooms. Wished TV was better but probably a blessing that it wasn't- forced us to do other things! Property manger very sweet and response and we also loved MarYSol down the street for eats. Perfect location for day trips to Jaco and Quepos- no need to decide- you can do both!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tuula D.

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

Relaxing and Remote Parrita

Our little group enjoyed our stay at Parrita - the house was comfortable, the little pool lots of fun, the beach right there to enjoy. There were lizards and sloths, lots of birds, and the most fabulous caretakers ever. Thank you Debbie for being the kindest and always available to help. Your banana bread and cinnamon rolls were delicious! A couple of great local tours: Rainmaker, first thing in the morning - magical! Mangrove boat tour by a local man named Jason - so much fun!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Paradise on the Pacific

We loved this home and property right across the road from the beach. The stretch of beach was very quiet. It really felt like it was just ours. We got a lot of use out of the beautiful saltwater pool and convenient outdoor shower, too. We also really liked the balcony which faces the water. There was plentiful wildlife including monkeys and lizards. The home was comfortably furnished and well-appointed. Definitely would stay again and highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alec D.

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

Amazing Stay!

We had a lovely time and it was as lovely as the pictures. The managers were great to work with and the LOCATION is amazzzzing!!! Monkeys every day, insane wildlife and the beach is only steps away. Definitely going back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C., Seattle

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

Perfect location!

Great house for two families traveling together. House had plenty of space to spread out. We saw iguanas, monkeys, macaws, and crabs from the house. Perfect sunsets on the beach each night. Kids and adults enjoyed the pool. An ideal spot for daily excursions including Manuel Antonio National Park and zip lining. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clea S.

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

Beautiful, quiet beach location

Lovely house literally across the street from a very quiet beach with a terrific restaurant a mile away. There were never more than a handful of other people on the beach over a holiday week, and we played in the waves and boogie-boarded almost everyday at high tide, being mindful of the warnings about possible riptides. We used the pool every day as well. We also dd several excursions in the are, to "Kids Saving the Rainforest" rescue center, Manuel Antonio, and Rainmaker park. If you are willing to drive a bit to get to attraction but want to stay someplace quite and peaceful, this is a perfect option. Great stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pegge H.

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

Great location: beautiful beach, capuchins, and scarlet macaws

We enjoyed our repeat visit to Dos Gatos villa. We saw capuchins daily in our front and back yard. We also saw scarlet macaws daily from the beach and the single-lane bridge near Mar y Sol. The new couches are comfortable. The deck is wonderfully shaded and breezy. Do not underestimate the heat and humidity, however!! Although there are 2 excellent ceiling fans and a large stand fan upstairs, the heat and humidity are stifling. We walked the beach at sunrise and again at sunset when it was coolest. It's a great walking beach at low tide. The neighbor's dogs barked a lot, but not at night. The AC in bedrooms was excellent. The water pressure in the two showers is so low that there was only a trickle. I used the outdoor shower, which had very good water pressure. Nancy, the property manager, was very helpful in every way!!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felix A.

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

Excellent place. and the wonderful house

staying there you connect with nature. especially hearing and seeing the sea in front of the house is really wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Prashant S., Brighton, MI

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

A Peaceful Getaway

Our Costa Rican vacation started off with a fast, action-packed pace and ended with four nights at Villa Dos Gatos. It was a perfect fit for myself, my husband, and our teenage son. To start, the house allowed the three of us plenty of room to spread out. The air-conditioning in each of the bedrooms provided relief from the day’s heat, and the deck provided a wonderful place to lounge, where we took advantage of the hammocks and soaked in both the view and the breeze. The three of us spent time both in the pool and at the beach across the street, where we had the sandy beach and the waves all to ourselves. The security guard, Reyes, was super sweet, eager to help and willing to answer any and all questions, even if they required the use of Google Translate. He told us where to look for the resident sloth the next day and sure enough, we were able to watch both her and her baby! Add in the coconut and fruit trees in the backyard, the iguanas, the crabs, and the monkeys that appeared on our last morning, and the last leg of our vacation was complete. Despite the fact that Villa Dos Gatos is a little off the beaten path, the location proved to be perfect. The restaurant just down the road, Mar Y Sol, made the best food we had all week, making it a place we returned to multiple times. We were also able to drive to Quepos for a sports fishing adventure and catch a sunset at Manuel Antonio without much time or any hassle. This is definitely a place we would return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., Texas US

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

Great for families kids everyone

The property is fantastic even better than the listing and pics. My wife and I and 14 year old son really enjoyed our stay. Reyes the security guy was great. He doesn’t speak English but with Google translate he was a delight to talk to. The capuchin monkeys came around 6 of the 7 days we were there and were fun to watch and hand feed.They loved bananas and papayas We only saw them early in the mornings around 6.The sloth was hard to see sometimes but he came down pretty low and was fun to watch. Land crabs were fun to see and the iguanas scared of people but fun to see. The star fruit and lime tree produce great and tasty fruit. The house pool and property are really clean. The property is secluded enough to be private but close enough to be convenient to town 10 minute drive for shopping. Mar y Sol less than a mile from house had really good food and had good prices. The beach, less then a minute walk across the street from house, has black sand and warm water. It is a surfer beach the waves are big and strong but if you stay close to shore it’s fine. Nancy was absolutely great!! She is just a phone call away and responds very quickly. She helped us out finding a tire repair shop when my rental had a flat and any other questions we had Thanks Nancy.Nancy and her “costa rican kids” maintain the property really well and were fun to talk with. There is so much to do all with in an hours drive of the house. We would definitely stay at Dos Gatos again. Until next time PURA VIDA
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful home on the beach

This house was the cleanest that we had experienced in Costa Rica. It was beautiful and there were monkeys on the deck in the mornings. My only criticisms would be that the pool was not clean, and you cannot flush toilet paper because of the septic system. We also did not have cell service, but wifi was okay. Overall, we loved this house because of the cleanliness and animals.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Did Gatos Stay

We had a wonderful time at Dos Gatos! Thanks to Nancy, after a rough start… She refunded us a day after we were late getting to the house after the airlines messed up our reservation. She also brought us a bottle of wine for our troubles! And she took us grocery shopping after arriving too late to stop by the store. Always in communication with us for our million and one questions, she also had great recommendations and hooked us up with Oscar who basically chauffeured us around the entire trip. Reyes was wonderful too! The house is in a great location and the beach was spectacular. We didn’t get to see any monkeys on the property but we did see sloths and iguanas. The bedrooms were comfortable and the A/C worked very well. The pool was heaven! We’d definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Benoit L.

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

Thanks

Thanks to Nancy!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tawnya D., Kitchener, Canada

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

5 days in paradise

We loved the location and premises. Right across from the beach - three teens (18, 17 & 15 yrs old) and myself enjoyed boogie boarding on the big waves. Once the beach was too hot we'd swim in the pool and all enjoyed the hammocks on tbe upstairs deck where it was cool with ceiling fans and wind from the Ocean. The beach was soft black sand...and barely anyone there even on weekends (I think we saw maybe 4 ppl total walking the beach infront of the house). Monkeys came to scout and play in the trees and many different birds and iguanas visited. On more active days we were close enough (with our SUV rental) to go zip lining, hiking and exploring waterfalls. The kitchen was stocked with what we needed...some pots and pans, stove, bbq, coffee maker and ice cube trays (all well thought out amenitieson top of bedding and towels). I appreciated the giest book and flyers as it helped is find activities close by. Nancy, the property Manager, was fast to respond on What's app. I would definitely recommend this secluded paradise (just a short few minute drive to Parrita for groceries or a very quaint restaurant Mar y Sol a km or so from the house).
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack B., Bristol, IN USA

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

Palo Seco Beach - A Real Gem

We stayed at this casa for most of Semana Santa. It was a hot week but with plenty of wind we managed to stay comfortable. The views are amazing as was the privacy and security (a nice man stayed from dusk until 4am outside each night). But the biggest surprise was the fact that we literally had the entire beach to ourselves. We saw a fee visitors on the last day of our stay. The waters were warm. The current strong yet safe. The only recommendation I can offer is to make sure you have plenty of sun block lotion and insect repellent!! Our stay was as perfect as a vacation can be!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawson W.

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

Second trip…

This was our second trip staying here, and the first time with the new owner. Overall we love this property and this area (don’t tell anybody!). The biggest disappointment is there is a new neighbor with dogs. They did a reasonable job managing the barking, but it wasn’t ideal. As always Reyes is awesome! He doesn’t speak English (I speak Spanish), but he showed us a sloth on the property, and got us pipas (coconuts) from the tree in the backyard! Nancy lives close by, and was helpful and available.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charity W.

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

Amazing!!!

We stayed here for 10 days with our family of 6, it was everything we wanted plus more! You literally have monkeys that visit you everyday, sloths in the trees around the house. The house was comfortable and had everything we needed. You can walk to the beach in 2 mins. Nancy the property manager was amazing, she answered any questions we had and even came over to check on us. We will definitely be going back in the future.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

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Hosted by Debbie and Deems Manson

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As new owners (2022), we bought this property for a vacation home/vacation rental and couldn't be happier! We live in Michigan, but have a local expat couple (Nancy and Kade) who manage the property and can help you with your stay

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