Condo

Pura Vida of Coco Bay

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Outdoor dining
Large Ocean View balcony
Miscellaneous
Beach
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

Map
Guanacaste Province, Guanacaste Province
  • Coco Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ocotal Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Playa Hermosa
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Pura Vida of Coco Bay

An elegant mountainside condo with expansive ocean views from every room. Split plan layout is perfect for three couples or families travelling together.

The three spacious bedrooms are at each end of this elegant condo, separated by the open plan gourmet kitchen, dining and living room. The three ensuite bathrooms are enormous with luxurious designer finishes, big separate showers, & double sinks. Master Bedroom has one queen bed & a Jacuzzi bath. Second bedroom is is furnished with a Queen bed and the 3rd bedroom has two 3/4 beds.

The dream kitchen has all your wish list features, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, etc This beautifully furnished condo also has a full width balcony for BBQing, lounging, enjoying the spectacular ocean views.

Just steps away from your luxurious condo is a brand new multi-level pool with commanding views of the surrounding valleys and countryside.
The property is equipped with 24-hour security and guarded overnight parking.
It is conveniently located near Ocotal Beach and Playa Del Coco where you will enjoy clear seas and sand beaches, sailing, boating and snorkeling, boutiques, and many restaurants and bars serving local and international fare. Hiking, bird watching, sailing, deep sea fishing , boating and snorkeling adventures are all nearby.
Private manager to call for any excursions or travel needs. Enjoy!

This condo is placed on a hillside overlooking the Gulf de Papagayo. A car rental is recommended. We are located 4 min driving distance to the beaches, not walking.

Property manager

Corby Smith

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Ocean view
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Would expand # guests, if children
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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
Note: An additional fee of $35 for check-out before 7 AM & check-ins 6 -11 PM $100 additional fee for check-ins after 11 PM
Please read Reservation contract prior to booking

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

About the area

Coco

Sardinal is home to this condo. Diamante Eco Adventure Park and Marina Papagayo are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Coco Beach and Ocotal Beach. Playa Hermosa and Panamá Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking, scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
Map
Guanacaste Province, Guanacaste Province

What's nearby

  • Coco Beach - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Ocotal Beach - 11 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Playa Hermosa - 22 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Playa Calzón de Pobre - 24 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Diamante Eco Adventure Park - 34 min drive - 21.2 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coconutz Brewhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Numu Taproom and Bistro by Chef Nicolas - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zi Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Capricho Mexican Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Pura Vida of Coco Bay have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Pura Vida of Coco Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pura Vida of Coco Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pura Vida of Coco Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pura Vida of Coco Bay located?

Situated in Sardinal, this condo building is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Coco Beach and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Ocotal Beach. Playa Hermosa and Panamá Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cherri W.

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

Great location and birw

Would recommend and stay again
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher B.

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

Great view and location

The view was the high point. It's beautiful sitting on the oversize deck looking out at Coco Bay.The amenities were excellent and every bedroom had a deck and great view as well. There is a pool across the parking lot and another huge one with a swim up bar and good restaurant down below. The nice beach is 4 minute drive away.The building is up a really steep hill so walking the property would be extremely difficult. The real issue was the water went out part of one day and the electric two half days. They are also building houses below so there is noise from that construction.Lots of really good local places to eat and hangout in the small village.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

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

Great condo and super view

Super spacious. Well kept. Property manager is quick to respond. Well stocked kitchen. Ensuite in every bedroom.We loved our stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

T S.

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

Coco Beach stay

We enjoyed the space for 6, an amazing view and well equipped condo. Some issues arose that were unexpected and not to be held against the condo owner. The water did not work for 3 days and an AC unit stopped working creating a warm sleeping arrangement. . warwasleeping.arrangement.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lane G.

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

Had a great time.

Had a great time. The condo fit our needs perfectly.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

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

Beautiful View and Extremely Comfortable!

We had 6 adults stay in this beautiful condo and we had plenty of room. Corby and Alex were very helpful and responsive. Short drive to two beaches, stores, and activities. Everyone enjoyed their stay. We would definitely book again! View was spectacular!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

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

Pura Vida Linda Vista

Celebrated a couple of family January birthdays with this trip. Excellent. Local produce is delicious and there is a blender so it's easy to juice during the stay. Loved it very much.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Friends had a wonderful time

The condo is beautiful and the view is spectacular. Online accuracy only got 3 stars because the description on VRBO said it was an 8 minute walk to the beach. VRBO had added as the crow flys and the walk was actually 30 min walk, down a very steep hill etc. The beach club was at the bottom of the hill. The beachclub was spectacular with a beautiful pool surrounded by palm trees, a gym, a restaurant and a swim up bar, as well as pickleball and tennis courts. Now the walk back up the hill was a killer. I am 60 obese woman and had to stop a couple of times to get back to the condo. I had read the reviews that spoke of the hill being not for the faint of heart, but didn't know what we were getting into. The hill is very steep. So steep that golf carts are not allowed on it. If you stay at this condo, I would recommend you get a car rental. Car rentals are expensive in Costa Rica. We ended up renting from Alamo downtown Coco and the price was better than what we could have done on line. Corby the property manager was really responsive to all of our questions.I should also mention that our water did go off several times during our stay. In fact it was off for all most 24 hours before we checked out and therefore left lots of dirty dishes that we could not get done. We did learn to have a pail or two of water to flush toilets.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

brittany t.

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

Very pleased

I was very pleased with the cleanliness of the condo! The space was great for a family and having the laundry room was awesome. The view is gorgeous also. Very quiet place for families like ours with young children and located very close to everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not honest about location, Korby was rude and unhelpful

upon arrival we were not impressed by the location, the pictures indicate a higher view but it boasts on your website and VRBO that the beach is an 8 min walk. There is nothing in walking distance. we were only advised the day before arrival we need a car, never states this on the booking page with VRBO.we tried to work with Korby in destination which ended up poorly for us. she seemed to not really care that we had prof of the documents stating an 8 min walk. we called VRBO and they stated google maps is at fault. We asked for a car rental and she could not help us, she could only drop off one person at a store for groceries but not wait. needless to say the cab got lost using the pin we got from google maps :( we left Korby messages to move properties or try to work out another location and NO REPLY Short story, we left the next day. left keys on the counter, called our travel agent and she moved us right away to a beach front location in town. sorry but just because the property is beautiful and clean does not mean misleading information is ok. FYI not only are you miles from a beach you really do need a car for anything. Not an issue if we were advised properly that the views are so high up you are miles from the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

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

Wonderful time at Pura Vida

We had a great family vacation here over the holidays in December. The local beach, restaurants and grocery stores were a short drive away and it was a good location to have as a home base from which to take day trips along the coast. The condo was perfect for the 6 of us as we were 3 couples. Everyone had a room with ensuite, the kitchen, living room and dining area comfortable for all. The place is very well stocked. We particularly enjoyed the large balcony where we often had breakfast and gathered at the end of the day to relax before dinner. It was also nice to have access to the pool and fitness complex. The condo is high on a hill so the views are wonderful but a car is really necessary. Corby from the property mgt company was very helpful and easy to contact.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron T.

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

Breathtaking views!

We have been fortunate to travel the world and this condo stands out! There are stunning views from all 3 bedrooms as well as the living room and kitchen. It’s quite large for a condo. The veranda is also very large and offers shade at all times of the day. Kitchen is well stocked and fairly large. The community is clean and very safe feeling. The access road is very steep and not for the faint of heart but it is paved . You definitely need a car. Corby the rental agent is VERY responsive. About 5-10 minutes away is the village of Playa Del Coco. There are many good restaurants including our favorite Playa Cafe for lunch or dinner. It is a bit pricey, but right on the beach with great service and atmosphere. We highly recommend this place! The views are much better than the pictures on the website. Massive BLUE OCEAN VIEWS !
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

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

Very spacious

The rental was as described. It was very spacious for our family of 5 and had a beautiful view of Playas del Coco beach. The kitchen was well equipped for home cooked meals. I was happy to learn there was a washer and dryer inside the condo. The rental is on a hillside in a gated community so a car rental was a must. The furniture is a little dated and there were ants on the floor but I assumed that’s a normal problem for anywhere you stay. I didn’t give 5 stars for cleanliness only because of the ants, dated rugs and several throw pillows. The beds and showers were very clean. Overall, our stay was very comfortable and we really loved the balcony & view.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristina L., Tampa, Florida

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

Really Nice Condo

We really enjoyed our stay in this condo in Coco. Beautifully appointed, lots of space. Would be great for 3 couples. Bedrooms were very nice and the bathrooms were nice as well. The decor was beautiful, kitchen was a perfect size for a vacation. Lots of beach towels. We stayed for a week. Our favorite part and where we hung out most, was the main balcony. Every bedroom had access to a balcony. Two bedrooms had private balconies, really nice. It's up some steep inclines but you can't get a view like that from below so if you are looking for a perfect view, it's worth the incline. And lots of places in CR are hilly with includes. We did have a 4WD but I am sure you can get up without one. As another reviewer mentioned, laundry was nice to have and it does have an elevator so easy to get your luggage up. The Clubhouse has a nice pool and the restaurant's food was delicious. Not a kilometer down are all kinds of cool finds including clothing and souvenir shops, good restaurants, a large supermarket, and the beach. Our favorite places to eat: Il Gusto Della Vita, Guayoyo Coffee House, The Look Out, and Numu Taproom and Bistro. Highly recommended. Really enjoyed it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not honest about location, Korby was rude and unhelpful

upon arrival we were not impressed by the location, the pictures indicate a higher view but it boasts on your website and VRBO that the beach is an 8 min walk. There is nothing in walking distance. we were only advised the day before arrival we need a car, never states this on the booking page with VRBO.we tried to work with Korby in destination which ended up poorly for us. she seemed to not really care that we had prof of the documents stating an 8 min walk. we called VRBO and they stated google maps is at fault. We asked for a car rental and she could not help us, she could only drop off one person at a store for groceries but not wait. needless to say the cab got lost using the pin we got from google maps :( we left Korby messages to move properties or try to work out another location and NO REPLY Short story, we left the next day. left keys on the counter, called our travel agent and she moved us right away to a beach front location in town. sorry but just because the property is beautiful and clean does not mean misleading information is ok. FYI not only are you miles from a beach you really do need a car for anything. Not an issue if we were advised properly that the views are so high up you are miles from the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Javier M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Corby Smith

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Languages:

English