Casa Ohana: Beachfront 5-Bedroom, Steps from Incredible Playa Negra, Costa Rica

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Entrance to Casa Ohana, lush landscape offers privacy and serine setting.

Tropical mature landscape surrounds this Villa with local and unique plants

Front of house with curved wall, slanted roof, and unique landscape.

Overview
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Location
Host

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12372 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Barbecue grill

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Playa Negra

Playa Negra1 min walk
Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course24 min drive
Tamarindo (TNO)34 min drive
Tamarindo Beach39 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 5 with mountain view

2 Double Beds

Master Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Ocean Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Ocean view Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

South Ocean Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Breathtaking views from wrap-around decks of 3-story family home overlooking world-famous Playa Negra surf break (featured in Endless Summer 2). Ohana blends indoors with outdoors: rocking chairs and al fresco dining, three big decks; open living room with high ceilings, 5-foot wide glass doors, huge window walls; handcrafted kitchen with professional appliances, outdoor grill; main bedroom with 180-degree ocean views, 3 other ocean-view bedrooms, one mountain-view bedroom; all bedrooms with AC; 40-foot lap pool surrounded by plumeria trees, lush landscaping, sun-tanning deck, outdoor lanai with hammocks, built-in couches, ping-pong table and outdoor bar. Short walk to great swimming, boogie boarding, surfing; 85-degree water; mermaid ponds nearby. Howler monkeys, occasional sloths, abundant birdlife, alluring sunrises, spectacular cocktail sunsets; high-speed internet services, Sonos sound system; good restaurants within walking distance of the house, and several great restaurants only two miles away by car.

Property manager

Mary Dierkes

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Additional fees applied

Pets

No pets allowed

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: additional fees applied

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Playa Negra

Located in Veintisiete de Abril, this holiday home is on the beach. Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and Black Stallion Eco Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tamarindo Beach and Las Baulas National Marine Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Playa Negra

What's nearby

Playa Negra - 1 min walk
Avellanas Beach - 7 min drive
Blanca Beach - 11 min drive
Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 24 min drive
Tamarindo Beach - 39 min drive

Getting around

Tamarindo (TNO) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

‪Azul Pool Bar & Grill - ‬21 min drive
‪Hacienda Pinilla Beach Club - ‬21 min drive
‪Lola's - ‬9 min drive
‪Sand Bar - ‬23 min drive
‪Sabanero Steak House - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Ohana: Beachfront 5-Bedroom, Steps from Incredible Playa Negra, Costa Rica pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Ohana: Beachfront 5-Bedroom, Steps from Incredible Playa Negra, Costa Rica?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Ohana: Beachfront 5-Bedroom, Steps from Incredible Playa Negra, Costa Rica?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Ohana: Beachfront 5-Bedroom, Steps from Incredible Playa Negra, Costa Rica located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Playa Negra and Playa Pargos. Playa Lagartillo and Callejones Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

3 June 2024

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

Fabulous Family Getaway

We had a wonderful stay at Casa Ohana. The house, grounds, pool and beach access were breathtaking and exceeded our expectations in every way. There was something for everyone. The surrounding restaurants were within walking distance and served amazing food. Everything about our stay was wonderful.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sibyl K., Littleton, Co

10 Jan 2024

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

Paradise!!!

I can’t say enough good things about this house and location. The house is beautifully decorated and spacious; even better than the photos. It is so well stocked with anything you could possibly want or need…kitchen has EVERYTHING!!! There are games galore, 8 yoga mats (we did several “classes” on the patio by the pool which was amazing). The bathroom off the kitchen has bug spray, after sun lotion, bandaids, etc. Pool has two outside showers. We loved the location. Playa Negra is beautiful and feels secluded and remote, yet a 5 minute stroll down the beach takes you to Playa Negra hotel/restaurant where you can grab a drink or ceviche appetizer. There are some mini markets close to the house, but the main shopping for produce and meats happens 30 minutes away in Tamarindo. There’s an amazing open air produce stand before you get to Tamarindo where you can stock up on beans, rice, tortillas, and all fruits and veggies. Mary was very responsive and helpful with any of our questions or needs. Lola’s in Avellanas for lunch is a must! You can rent beach chairs for $10 and enjoy all day. Drinks and food there aren’t cheap, but worth the splurge for a day. Our kids did surf lessons with the surf school there twice and loved it. This house has the most amazing views and sunsets of anywhere we’ve ever stayed. Waking up to that view every morning and hearing the waves all day and night was so relaxing and refreshing. We were very sad to leave and hope to return someday!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H., Seattle, Washington

14 Aug 2023

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

Exceeded our expectations! Beautiful home with spectacular views of the ocean.

There were 10 us, four children and six adults. The home is spacious with more than enough room. It was a great place to just relax with a good book, or take in all the activities that Costa Rica has to offer. Surfing, swimming, buggy boarding, zip lining, it's all available. We would love to return someday.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

30 July 2023

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

Casa Ohana is a dream!

If I could have a dream house, this would be it. Light, bright, airy. Plenty of room for our family of 10 to have space yet be all together, as well. Extremely well stocked in kitchen as well as games, towels, etc. Beds were comfortable and sofas were great for napping. Note: only the bedrooms have a/c and it was very buggy but you are in the tropics! Playa Negra is a great place to spend a week at the beach in Costa Rica. Mary is a hands on property manager and ready to help with any of your needs. We hope to return again, truly a beautiful place.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

9 Apr 2023

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

The Best Vacation

This is our second time to this beautiful home. My family loves it. We will be returning again. Mary, our host, is awesome! Very helpful and knowledgeable. Location is spectacular and restaurants are fantastic.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

28 Dec 2022

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

Christmas 2022

Our family of four decided on a Christmas getaway to Costa Rica for the first time. We were so fortunate to find Casa Ohana and Mary. First - Mary is the best host! She planned our ground transportation, rental car delivery to house as well as other activities and even a masseuse who came to the home and was so nice and great. She put us in touch with Jennifer at La Ventana who catered a couple of delicious meals delivered right at dinner to the house. Casa Ohana is purely spectacular. From the sunrise to sunset, it never disappointed. Space was more than twice our group would ever need. Kitchen well stocked with all appliances, pots as well as many sauces and spices for everything. Loved the pool! Ping pong was a blast and of course the beach. Would see wildlife right in back yard and a pod (???) of monkeys woke us up one night running atop the roof. Very cool.The house is secluded but still close by to some restaurants (Piko Brazil is awesome) and small stores. Our driver from airport suggested to stop at larger market closer to Liberia which was surprising but so helpful. Can see how Casa Ohana gets 5 stars! Thanks for a great vacation

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trent W., Denton, Texas

15 June 2022

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

WOW! JUST WOW!

Casa Ohana did not disappoint! The property was amazing and the views were spectacular! Truly allowed the seven of us to live pura vida for a few days! Mary, the property manager, was unbelievable! From coordinating transportation, helping with fishing charters, suggesting Chef Garrett with Pura Vida Catering, and Guti Tours for horseback riding on the beach, she made the vacation truly unforgettable! We cannot wait to go back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holland T.

5 May 2022

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

Casa Perfection!!!

We had the vacation of a lifetime with our dear friends and enjoyed all the concierge services that Mary provided and had the most amazing food. Our group surfed everyday all day. Casa Ohana is set up so perfectly with the most amazing coews and is extremely well stocked. We cannot wait to return next year!

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

christopher y.

10 Apr 2022

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

Perfect Beach House!

We just returned from a week in playa negra. The house is amazing, the pool-outside area was so embedded in nature, the kitchen was fully equipped and you are right on the beach! Close enough to Tamarindo for easy trips but secluded enough to really feel desolate and private. Playa Avellanas is amazing beach-town that is like 1 mile down the road. Mary, the property manager was amazing and booked all of our excursions. Can’t wait to go back.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven S., Nashville

22 Jan 2022

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

Beautiful Pacific Home

Fantastic property. Great for our family of teens & twenties w/ girlfriends. Superb concierge help from the host staff; we used their in home chef preparation suggestions on 2 occasions and the results were delicious. Kitchen was the finest stocked VRBO we have ever rented. Ping Pong table was popular as was the pool. Breezes from the NW flowed through the outdoor area. We walked on the beach north 2.5M to Avellenas and 1M south toward Callejones; great tide pools! I rented a MTN bike from Pargos adventures and rode S to Rio Andamojo and N over the hill between Pinilla & Paraiso. Great family vacation!

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen A., Stillwater, Minnesota

1 Jan 2022

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

Amazing

Our family of 8, including my husband and me, and 3 adult sons with girlfriends/wives, stayed at Casa Ohana for 8 nights over Christmas. We had scheduled this trip two years ago, had to cancel last year because of COVID, and finally were able to go! The photos don’t do justice to the property. It is airy, light, visually stunning, with so many spaces to hang out, find a corner to read in, get some work done, or to enjoy the sunsets every night. The kitchen is VERY well stocked, much to the enjoyment of our foodie family. The house doesn’t lack for anything. The beach is just steps away. Kids boogie boarded, walked over to Playa Negra Resort for happy hour, we looked through the tide pools every day for sea life, and one morning we found sea turtle tracks leading from the water right up to the base of the property where they had laid eggs the night before. Mary was incredible to work with - answered emails and calls promptly and helped set up so many things. A masseuse came to the house one morning, guys went deep sea fishing, car rental came right to the house, we had personal chefs come two nights, dinner reservations at a local restaurant, surf lessons… you name it, Mary helped us with it! The fish truck came to our driveway the day before Christmas, and our whole menu changed when we saw the fresh shrimp and other goodies! Two days the bakery truck came - yummy! We felt secure in the gated Rancho Playa Negra community, and loved waving at Luis the security guard every day coming and going. It was a dream vacation, and we will definitely come back to Casa Ohana on our next trip to Costa Rica. Pure Vida!

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie K., Fredericksburg, TX

1 Apr 2020

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We wanna go back!

Casa Ohana was our favorite house we've stayed in CR so far. We were there over spring break which is apparently the area's dry/windy season. Although we prefer being surrounded by tropical trees with birds and wildlife around us, once in the house, you forget that you're not. The sound of waves crashing, and the landscaping around the house is perfect. The kids were at the beach every day finding all sorts of fun stuff, like starfish, sand dollars, crabs, hermit crabs, etc. The boogie boards from the house were a hit too. We had more than enough room for the 11 of us, 4 adults and 7 kids. This house has everything you need for a relaxing vacation. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

28 Mar 2020

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

Best vacation

We absolutely loved this home. The pool, the short walk to the beach, the security, we could go on forever. We left the house a few times to venture out and many local Stores and restaurants near by that were great! This was hands down the best vacation the 10 of us have ever been on (4 adults-6kids). Fun for everyone!!

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

20 Feb 2020

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

Best organized space! Perfectly designed house! Integrated superb at the landsape!

I've never lived at the home like this before... it's huge and is good for a big family or a group of friends with kids (such as we were). This house is the best stay during our 35-days trip around Costa Rica. There is space for everybody. And there is a lot of space to get together for a dinner for example (indoor and outdoor). The house has lots of extra stuff that you don't expect to find (such as pool stuff, bodyboards, all sort of kitchen stuff and so on and so on). There are lots of shady places to relax during the midday hot sun. The sunset bench is a hidden gem (not all of our friends got to know that it exists) and a very nice romantic place to watch the sunset or for meditation! The beach is almost private with very little people. Other reviews don't mention it but the beach is good for surfing and we didn't even went at Playa Avellanas for surf. I saw a turtle when surfing and a stingray while snorkling and what is more astonishing - we saw WHALES right infront of the villa so close that they were visible without the binocular. Can't forget the walk on the beach at the moonlight when there are no other people at all! And you feel safe at this location sometimes noticing the guards checking the territory! Awesome stay! Thanks to Mary for her advices and a very professional and pleasant attitude! And sorry again for the mess we almost left at the kitchen during the rush we were leaving the house! At the last minute we made a final afford and cleaned all the trash away! So ... please keep in mind the house rule - leave the house exactly as you received it!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christina K.

13 May 2019

Gorgeous beachfront home with beautiful views!

From the moment we stepped into the house and saw the stunning views from every window, our group of 10 friends were amazed at the beauty of our location. We were very happy with our choice and the description was just as in photos. Stunning views every morning and gorgeous sunsets every night. We loved the well appointed Casa Ohana - it was clean, spacious, comfortable and plenty of room for 5 couples. Beds were super comfy and having AC in the bedrooms was great. Didn't need it in the rest of house where you had awesome ocean breezes. Mary was very helpful and attentive when we had a question or couldn't figure out how to use the induction burners the first time :) Also helped all 10 of us schedule our in house massages! Ask Mary about this - its worth it! Mary also helped us get the "Fish truck" to stop at the house so we could pick out fresh tuna and mahi-mahi to cook on the grill at the house. The bakery truck also stopped by the same day with home baked breads and pastries to die for :) The pool and beach were fantastic. Having delicious, fresh meals delivered by Jennifer from Cafe La Ventana was a highlight! Highly recommend this. Definitely have dinner at "Il Rustico" - amazing Italian food and super nice, friendly owner. Have to visit Lola's beach bar! Great horse back riding on beach with Guti Tours, Playa Avellanas - we love Andre and Papi! If we are lucky enough to come back to Playa Negra we will definitely stay here again. Thanks for having us!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brook D.

30 Mar 2019

Amazing, relaxing home with beautiful views!!

Our entire group thoroughly enjoyed the property!! We had plenty of room for our 12 guests - all the kids ages 5-16 had plenty of space and activities to keep them happy and occupied from the pool to the ping pong table to the beach, while the adults had plenty of space and balconies to relax and enjoy the beautiful views and the many surfers. Thank you for sharing your amazing home!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Minah D., Portland

30 Mar 2019

Amazing beachfront

We all had a great stay. The pool and beach were fantastic. Having meals delivered was a great plan.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lori V.

25 Apr 2018

Truly gorgeous location, beautiful home

This house did not disappoint! The views are spectacular, the home spacious, light , clean and very well equipped. Our entire family loved the pool, the beach, and the surfers among us were in heaven. View of the break at Playa Negra was a real treat. We appreciated the boogie boards, beach towels, and loads of books and games. We were very happy with this choice and the description was quite accurate. Highly recommend the catered food from La Ventana, which was a treat to have waiting at the end of a long travel day, very healthy, delicious and large portions!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 Feb 2017

Vacation of a lifetime

Fantastic house, great surf, fun people, best food, remarkable place.

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Newton M., Tennessee

13 Jan 2012

LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!

Casa Ohana is a dream home. We have stayed in 4 homes now in Guanacaste over the past 4 years, and this home is by far the most beautiful and enjoyable. Simple and elegant, Ohana is conveniently close to everything you need. We loved it. Watching the serious surfing everyday from the porch was delightful and inspiring, pool is beautiful, ping pong on lanai, porches everywhere...I could go on and on. We had a delightful time.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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6 Nov 2011

Never wanted to leave Casa Ohana

This house and site are absolutely spectacular! Upon arrival at the end of the driveaway one sees this structure curving towards the ocean and compelling you to to discover it's mysteries further. Getting to the front entry the vistas draw you to the beach and the rocks that are framed by the gateway to an outdoor lanai that is seems set up to draw the breeze and take in the beauty of the lanscape beyond. The Curved stairs in the entry draw you up to a beautiful expansive living area where we had fun hanging out and onece again enjoyed the most amazing shoreline and perfect spot to look at the surf . Climbing further up the floating stairs were the bedrooms with their soaring ceilings yet cosy spaces that had views to both teh ocean and the mountains in the opposite directions. The rooms were completely light and airy. On the bed in the master suite, it felt as if you were sleeping on a raft in the ocean, the building seemed to dissapear and the waves beyond felt as if they were touchable. The sunsets were exquisite. Wish I could stay forever.

About the host

Hosted by Mary Dierkes

Why they chose this property

We stumbled upon this point of land overlooking one of Costa Rica's best surf breaks and decided to build a family beach house on that very spot. The ocean views are 200 degrees, the surf pounding on volcanic shores, a short walk to great swimming, surfing in 85-degree water, endless sunshine, fish jumping, pelicans, shorebirds, mermaid pools, whale-watching, lush landscapes abound.

What makes this property unique

Off-the-beaten path solemnity of rural Costa Rica; the beauty and power of the ocean, the lushness of the tropical lowland landscape, the dynamic ebb and flow of the Playa Negra beach, the volcanic land, the generous and warm and lively spirit of the Costa Rican people, the dozens of different surf breaks within a walk or a drive, the fish, the food, the yoga, the beer, and a great group of neighbors, locals, ex-pats, and others.