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Terrace with large dining table and BBQ
Outdoor Lounging

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12320 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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Playa Grande, Guanacaste
  • Grande Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Tamarindo Beach
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Playa Langosta
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Double Beds

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Steps from the beach and brand new: Casa Bonita - 6 beds, 5 baths, large pool!

Complete remodel and upgrade 2021 - our beautiful contemporary beach house is ready for your perfect family vacation!

We are very excited to present our fully remodeled and upgraded Casa Bonita featuring two additional master suites incl bathrooms & individual roof top balconies on the newly created second floor. We also expanded our outdoor living area to incorporate the BBQ under a wood paneled ceiling to allow for outdoor dining and lounging in any weather. Also new is the covered game area with a ping pong table at the front of the tropical yard.

Our relaxing and gorgeous home is located only a few steps (2-minute stroll) from Playa Grande Beach in the area of Palm Beach Estates, an exclusive community nestled between the beach and the largest estuary in Central America, surrounded by tall trees giving you a sense of pleasant privacy and tranquility all around.

Enjoy your best vacation ever in a comfortable and spacious 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom house which is fully air conditioned, has 4 king size beds, 4 full beds (that can be converted to King) and space enough for 3 families. All rooms have fans and air conditioners for your comfort. In addition, the bedrooms offer lots of storage in the large closets. The kitchen is new and fully equipped with appliances and all necessary utensils, and features a center island inviting everyone to enjoy the meal preparation together.

You will have your very own private tropical garden and large pool with built-in bar stools. The outdoor barbecue area provides a fun alternative to cooking for the whole family or for your BBQ party with friends. Have a drink on our patio while listening to parrots, tropical birds and howler monkeys announce their presence...

The area of Tamarindo/Playa Grande is known for a variety of activities such as World-Cass Surfing, Golf, Boating, Swimming, Hiking, Nature Trails, Wildlife Watching Tours, Jetskiing, Canopying, Fishing, Sailing, Horse Back Riding.... Alternatively, enjoy the large variety of restaurants, bars and clubs in Tamarindo or discover the town's many shops and stores. Casa Bonita is close to a convenience store, but Tamarindo has some very sophisticated supermarkets and restaurants. There are also different tour operators, banks, spas, car rental agencies and all other necessary services in Tamarindo.

Casa Bonita's excellent location allows guests to walk to Tamarindo's stores and restaurants along the beach while providing an oasis away from the noise and hassle of the town. Enjoy our tropical garden, beautiful pool and comfy outdoor living space for a getaway with friends or family.

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Owner
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Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
Once weekly cleaning provided on a courtesy basis, any additional cleaning at renter's request and expense
We are not responsible or liable for any accidents inside the house, premises or the yard area and/or lost/stolen property
Loss of house keys is subject to full reimbursement of repair/replacement cost, independent from security deposit

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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
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About the area

Playa Grande

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Palm Beach Estates, a neighbourhood in Cabo Velas. 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 - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 42 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 44 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Playa Langosta - 49 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Pico Bistro - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Venezia Gelati y Café - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Nari - ‬32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps from the beach and brand new: Casa Bonita - 6 beds, 5 baths, large pool! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Steps from the beach and brand new: Casa Bonita - 6 beds, 5 baths, large pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps from the beach and brand new: Casa Bonita - 6 beds, 5 baths, large pool!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps from the beach and brand new: Casa Bonita - 6 beds, 5 baths, large pool!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps from the beach and brand new: Casa Bonita - 6 beds, 5 baths, large pool! located?

Located in Palm Beach Estates, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Grande Beach and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Las Baulas National Marine Park. Ventanas Beach and Conchal Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashby L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay!
We were two families traveling over spring break. Casa Bonita had everything we could hope for! Beautiful house and pool. We enjoyed coffee in the mornings on the outdoor living area. There are several great restaurants within a 5 min walk. Manfred the caretaker was very helpful. We so enjoyed his chocolate croissants! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Eve M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location, perfect for a large family
Very nice house, very quiet and the pool is amazing. Very closed to restaurants, beach and yoga classes. The space is perfect with 6 bedrooms and an indoor kitchen. The house is renovated, but you can see it has been used a lot (very basic material).Not 100% secure, as we got one surf board stolen, even if our outdoor gate was closed. We got flood due to a fridge water supply leak. The cleaning team got the house only a few hours later.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic home and great location
This was our second time staying at this wonderful property. The house is very comfortable, the pool is great and so close to walk to the beach. The Palm Beach Estates community is a true hidden gem. Playa grande is one of the best beaches in the world!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

nancy l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank You
The house is amazing. The pool exceptional. I actually don’t want to write this review because I want to keep it a secret. Gracias… Pura Vida!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family house
We loved the pool and close access to the beach. Would of liked some extra blankets and the upstairs Air conditioning units made some loud noises that kept us up.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
The house was wonderful and fit our family well. Great location, about 3 to 5 min. walk to a great beach. What great sunset and the beach had great sand and water was great. The house is located near great small restaurants and bars and the food was also good. The pool was large, and the kids had a great time using it. We also had a cook come in for 5 dinners, what a smart thing to do, I would recommend for sure. The owner and property manager were great to work with and Manfred the onsite manager was so helpful and when you called, he gets right back to you or next thing you knew he was there to fix or help with any issue we had, which were very few. Great place and great place to take your family.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Why couldn't we stay longer?
We enjoyed staying at Casa Bonita SO much. The question we keep asking ourselves is why did we leave that place? Great house, good location. Perfect!
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathi M., Santa Rosa, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pura Vida
The home was just what we needed. Thanks for making our stay memorable!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely!
What a lovely home. We shared the space with two other families all with kids. Great pool and great beach access. Manfred was always available and the concierge the owners recommended was super helpful. Playa grande was a perfect relaxing place to vacation with family and kids! The walkable cafes were lovely. Having a car (or ATV) was helpful to get things outside the small village or to go to other restaurants but really not needed if you are fine just hanging and relaxing/playing. There were plenty of towels- air conditioning worked well- pool was lovely. Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The good life
Was great, our 4th time here, loved the pool.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Villa, Excellent location
Casa Bonita was perfect for our family group. Just back from the incredible Playa Grande with perfect waves and quiet beach. Don't expect night life and shopping (go to Tamarindo for that) but a couple of lovely restaurants a mini mart and peace and quiet...its perfect. Need car or taxi for supermarket shop. Pool area is a great place to relax and the outside dining we used for long lunches and entertaining evenings. Extremely well-equipped kitchen. Lovely bedrooms with plenty of towels. Excellent a/c. Manfred was super helpful and responsive, really felt looked after. Only negative is no laundry facilities but Manfred found a service for us that was reasoable and fast turn around, so all good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M., Seattle, WA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa Bonita / Playa Grande
We spent a week at Casa Bonita in Playa Grande. This was our fourth trip to Playa Grande for surfing but the first time staying at Casa Bonita. The house is very large and very well maintained with an attractive and flexible layout. The grounds and pool are amazing. The beach is a very short walk. Manfred the property manager is close by and very friendly. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be returning int to Playa Grande in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa Bonita - Perfect location
Casa Bonita was an amazing house. The outside space was very accommodating. After hours of surfing, the rest of the day was spent lounging around the pool. Perfect surf holiday to start the new year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Beach House
We had three families stay in this awesome house for 3 nights. It was IDEAL for beach access (less than 5 min walk to beach), extremely safe and walkable to many spots. The neighborhood is set up with street signs and markers indicating where various cafes and restaurants are. Do not miss the Grateful Hotel and Sugabees. Amazing Banana Pancakes and delicious smoothies. We loved the amount of bedrooms and ease of using everything. The pool was refreshing after the hot beach sun and sand. Hard to enjoy the patio at night as there are lots of bugs and not much you can do to avoid but would be amazing if screened in :). Loved the distance to rentals and cafe. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the beach and location
Casa Bonita was a perfect place for our group of 11 adults. There is a large outdoor covered patio where we spent a lot of time. The bedrooms were very comfortable. The beach was a short walk and was quiet. There are a few restaurants, a coffee shop and a little store within walking distance too. If you walk to the end of the beach you can take a ferry across a small estuary to Tamarindo for $2. The only thing that would have made the property better would have been a few more bath towels and kitchen dish cloths. But that is very minimal.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Careshia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa Bonita Did Not Disappoint
We traveled with 9 family memebers (ages 3-67) and we all stayed in the home comfortably. Before we even arrived Iris and Bjorn ensured we had everything we needed to plan an amazing trip. Connecting us with Abraham and his team helped us create memorable experiences with information about excursions, transportation and chefs. Manfred, the property manager was awesome and ensured we had everything we needed. The home is kept immaculately. Everything was clean and we had everything we needed in the kitchen. The rooms are lovely and we had plenty of space where we were nlt kn top od each other. We brought our own items for the beach since we knew there were not any items at the home. The outdoor area by the pool was absoultely stunning. We ate almost every meal outside. The pool was a favorite. We spent hours outside enjoying the pool and the outdoor furniture and everyone enjoyed themselves in the outdoor space. The area is perfect. We were literally steps from the beach. We also walked down to Mar Azul several times for drinks and food. If you go try the ginger beer and the cinnamon rolls. The only thing we weren't prepared for were the ants that seemed to come out at night. They did not spoil our trip and they were usually gone by the morning. A few things like wasps got in as well. We accepted that we were near the natural habitat. We also were excited to get visits from a few crabs, skunk and raccoon. So don't leave food outside because they come by in the morning to check and see if you left them goodies. It was exciting for our family especially the kids. Casa Bonita is in the perfect home in a wonderful community. You truly feel like you are in nature and on a vacation. We will definitely be back to make more memories.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S., NYC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Playa Grande House
Very nice house in the Palm Beach area of Playa Grande. Short walk to the beach and nice pool cleaned daily. Easy to communicate with the house manager and great security on the property. Would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monique D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise Getaway
A family of 12 ( 8 adults, 4 kids aged 9 to 3) stayed in this property for 10 days. The house is about an hour from Liberia and in a private villa estate property. The location is off the path but once you arrive to the property, you have all that you need within walking distance. The beach was literally a 2 minute walk and very easy for elders and young kids. There were two restaurants within walking distance, one was a 3 minute walk and the other is 5 minutes. The house looks exactly as advertised and we made good use of the swimming pool. A grounds keeper came everyday and maintained the property meticulously and Abraham was available and helped to arrange all of our taxi requests and our covid test. It was an excellent stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M., Haskell, TX, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, Comfortable home for a large group
The house is large and beautifully remodeled. The bed were firm, which may be an issue for some, but suited us as a firm bed is our preference. Manfred (the property manager) met the first from our group to arrive and check in was easy. He checked in with us several times throughout the week and was helpful and friendly. If you stay at Casa Bonita try his baked goods! They are delicious. I especially enjoyed the chocolate croissants. We spent most of our time on the porch and/ or in the pool while we were at the house. The yard is beautiful. I had to force my kids out of the pool. The pool is great for young kids because it is pretty shallow at one end. The kitchen was well stocked with appliances and utensils. The house is located near the beach access and within walking distance to several restaurants and shops. We found the location to be very convenient. The each is quieter and less busy than Tamarindo or other area beaches, which we loved because it made for good family time. The house owners connected us with Playa Grande tours and shuttle and they were amazing for our excursions! Our stay at Casa Bonita was happy and comfortable. I would definitely stay again! There were a couple of things I found odd, although not anything that would deter me from staying here again. 1) A lot of maintenance staff came and went through the gate, which we were advised to keep locked. They were friendly and did not bother us at all. We did arrive to the house a few times and find the gate open when he had left it locked. Nothing missing or messed with. Probably just an oversight of the maintenance staff. 2) Towels and washcloths- there was one bath towel per person which was changed for a new one at the mid week cleaning. There were no extras. I assume we could have requested more- it wasn't an issue for us, but something good to know. There were no washcloths. I do not know if this is a cultural thing, because another place we stayed on this trip also did not have washcloths. We asked for some and were given 3 for 10 people. 3)Access to laundry facilities- There is a washer/dryer on premises but it is in a locked closet. We never asked to use it, so I do not know if we would have been allowed. Seemed strange to me to keep it locked up. Over all, our stay was an amazing experience. We are so grateful for our week at this beautiful house.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Camaron P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent time!
This property worked perfect for our group - 6 couples! Only suggestion would be for more towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Matt J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Feb/Mar 2020
10-day stay. Three couples - plenty of room, facilities. Clean & comfortable. Pool was clean. Kitchen appliances good, adequately stocked for cookware, utensils. Listing & description accurate.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location, everything in a short walk
Loved the house, pool is great, excellent restaurants, I find the beds super comfy, others found too hard. Manford always available if needed. Howler monkeys out every morning. Housekeepers do a great midweek clean up. GREAT house to rent!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kacie W., Fargo, ND

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved everything about Casa Bonita!
Our group of 6 had an amazing time in Costa Rica and much of that was thanks to the house and pool! We loved the location of this property. We felt very safe, it was a very short walk to the beach and restaurants, market and a place to book a massage and yoga! We only used 3 of the 4 bedrooms in the home but honestly spent most of our time in the pool or in the outside seating area. Manfred was very responsive and is seriously the most amazing Baker!! I would recommend the cinnamon rolls and chocolate croissants! The beach is very quiet which we really preferred over the busy beach in Tamarindo. We did walk the beach and use the water taxi to go to Tamarindo and it was a nice walk. We rented a car and did drive to Tamarindo a few times. It took longer to drive than walk so if you are able, I would suggest walking. Manfred had a map to show us the area and recommended some great restaurants in the area that we walked to. We also got a great email from the homeowner explaining how to get to the home and places to eat. Overall, I would recommend this home to anyone and we all agreed we will be back again someday. Thank you for everything! PURA VIDA!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay at Casa Bonita
We have just spent the last 8 days at Casa Bonita. We couldn't have asked for better. We were 4 couples and we were all very comfortable and never felt cramped. We all enjoyed our bedrooms and our beds as they were so comfortable. The house is very well equipped and had everything we needed. We would have liked to have a kettle for the tea drinkers but we managed with a pot. The pool area is great and lots of chairs to lounge around and relax. There are 2 fridges so lots of space to keep your refrigerated items. Beach is only a few minutes away. There are also restaurants (3 or 4) within walking distance. A few negatives: We couldn't do laundry as the machines were not accessible which we would have like to do and there is a water pump in the back bathroom that starts every 30 seconds to 1 minute. Couples staying close to that bathroom said they could hear the pump however did not keep them awake. Besides that we were sorry to leave and would have stayed much longer. Definitely a place we recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020

About the host

Hosted by Owner

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Iris and Bjorn - we have been hosting travelers in our two properties here in Costa Rica for over 11 years now, and hope to someday make this place our retirement home. Our son learned to swim and surf here, and we have spent many days and weeks filled with incredible experiences and created many wondrous memories here. We hope you will enjoy your stay and make some memories of your own in our house.

Why they chose this property

When we first came to Costa Rica 20 years ago we were thrilled and deeply moved by its friendly people, stunning nature and unparalleled conservation message. Traveling is our hobby so in the subsequent years we added lots of 'pins to our travel map' all around the world but nothing compares to the beauty and environmental conservation in Costa Rica. Playa Grande combines the best of all: Nature, Beauty, Beach and Wilderness. It is the perfect spot - for your vacation and our retirement!

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