Location: Flamingo Beach, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America View Map
Accommodations: Villa, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
Keywords: Villa Apartment
Situated in an alcove near the tip of the Northridge peninsula of Playa Flamingo where the Flamingo Bay is your front yard and the WHITE SANDY BEACH of Flamingo is your play ground, we welcome you to our hide-a-way in paradise. Our home which is named CASA DE SERENIDAD is aptly named for the tranquility and serenity one feels when here. Experience your own private beach just below your villa and enjoy a siesta while resting in a comfortable hammock at the surf's edge. Snorkeling during high tide is an favored option while you are already there. We also have available a 2 person sit on top ocean kayak which you may use for FREE!
To enhance your vacation with us, besides the fully equipped gymnasium, we have a small infinity pool with lounging chairs next to the rancho/BBQ. Above your villa apartment, there is a decadent small wading pool with 2 hammocks positioned over the pool where you can be partially submerged and can relax, enjoy the scenery or watch television.
To get to your villa apartment, you can choose either to use the stairs or a suspended bridge that links the BBQ palapa area to the topside wading pool of the 3.5 story building which houses your villa apartment and the gym. There are motion lights which automatically turn on when detecting any movement. Therefore, you will be able to see your way to your apartment at night time. Parking is street side and when you enter the secure, private property, the pathways lead you to your amazing views of the ocean, the hillside, beaches, and the lush greenery of fruit trees, flora and fauna surrounding the property. Because this setting is unique with open railings, multiple stairs, and no fencing around the pools, the property does not lend itself to small children under 12 years of age. Also, should you have more than 4 people, we do have an overflow ocean view apartment for 2 to consider as well.
When you are planning your vacation to Costa Rica, check out our little get-a-way for awhile, breathe the fresh air and enjoy the amazing beauty that awaits you.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Sauna
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Ocean View
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Up to 2 People...$145/night...$1015
3 People ......... $165/night ... $1155/week
4 People ......... $185/night ... $1295/week
Easter Week ..................... $1950/week for up to 4 persons
Christmas/New Year's Week ....... $2150/week for up to 4 persons
June 1,2012-October 31, 2012rates will be reduced to $135/night for 1-2 persons
3 People...$155/night...$1085/week..4 People...$175/night...$1225/week
SPECIAL RATE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2012-OCTOBER 31, 2012...rate is $125/night/2 persons!!!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Located on the west coast of Costa Rica less than a 60 minute drive from the Liberia international airport, Villa Vista Del Pacifico offers a stunning view of Playa Flamingo from our property.
Property Photos
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- Apartment balcony view - Flamingo Beach Villa Apartment Rental, Enjoy Snorkeling, Kayaking.
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- - Flamingo Beach Villa Apartment Rental, Enjoy Snorkeling, Kayaking.
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- - Flamingo Beach Villa Apartment Rental, Enjoy Snorkeling, Kayaking.
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- Suspended bridge
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- Bedroom with sitting area
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- View from bedroom
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- Bathroom
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- Top level wading pool
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- Exercise equipment and ping pong table
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- Exercise treadmills and recumbant bike
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- Compound at night
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- Alcove view of peninsula
Traveler Reviews (70)
Paradise Found!
Guest: Texas Island Girl
(Bullard, Texas)
Date of Stay: 07/04/09
Review Submitted: 07/14/09
As someone wrote in the guest book at the villa " It's like staying in an actors home when the actor is away." Words and pictures cannot possibly describe the experience of this paradise found. If this villa is available and you don't rent it, the loss, sadly, will be yours. Even though I am back at work in my office typing this review, I can close my eyes and I am back in Costa Rica, swaying with the gentle breeze in the hammock above the wading pool gazing out at the magnificent view, enjoying the company of my husband and an ice cold Pilsen. This is the perfect spot for exploring the Guanacaste coastline. The beaches are beyond beautiful, rivaling most in Hawaii and the carribean. The Ticos are some of the warmest, most genuine people you will ever meet: a small wave and an "hola!" will be returned with the biggest smile and wave right back at you! Don't miss out on the small local "sodas". They have the best food! The Castillo, The Shack, and the 2 small soda's on the square in Brasillito are fantastic local dining experiences for just a small amount of money. Babe will be glad to suggest other options, and Don will help deck you out with all the gear you need for a fantastic beach experience. If you want a romantic sunset cruise by a local fisherman, go to the soda in Brasillito on the square run by the cook from France (incredible food, by the way!) and talk to Jovan. His friend, Gallo, is an extremely friendly local fisherman. He took us on the most incredible 3 hour journey, sharing small caves and fishing spots he has probably frequented since he was a young boy. If you are fortunate enough to visit this country and stay with Babe and Don, you will experience the vacation of your life. Thank you Babe, thank you Don, for sharing your paradise found with us. We hope to return someday, and stay much longer than our short one week. Vaya con Dios, mi amigos, y Pura Vida!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
Paradise and Peace Found at Casa de Serenidad
Guest: Jan
(Boise Idaho)
Date of Stay: 12/27/11
Review Submitted: 02/03/12
We were long overdue for a vacation and were fortunate to have discovered Casa de Serenidad. We awoke each morning and fell asleep each night to the sound of the waves crashing on the rocks below. We like quiet, privacy, and the ability to prepare meals but the option for adventure, interaction with local people, and restaurants when we choose to do so. This location provides all the advantages of being on the beach but high above it to enjoy it's beauty without the crowds. We began each morning with a walk down the hill and along the beach followed by breakfast at either Maria's or at our home away from home to prepare our own meals to enjoy it from our private patio overlooking the ocean. We always choose to have a rental car to explore the surrounding area at our own time and pace and found much to keep us occupied within short driving distances from Playa Flamingo, however, a car is not essential. There were days we were perfectly content to take a dip in the pool, or read in the hammock or fish off the rocks. The owners, Babe and Don, are wonderful people who make you feel welcome and their friendly Tico staff keep the area immaculate. Of all of our vacations, this one exceeded all expectations. We hope to return again and recommend Casa de Serenidad to all of our family, current friends, and those we've yet to meet. Jan Stephens & Wally Humphries, Boise Idaho and Fairbanks Alaska
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
Make This Your Home Away From Home In Costa Rica!
Guest: Kieran
(Richmond, VA)
Date of Stay: 08/15/11
Review Submitted: 01/31/12
My wife and I took our first vacation without kids in over a decade and stayed at 'Villa Vista Del Pacifico' for two weeks. It was our first VRBO experience, too, and I must say it was a great choice! The entire property was beautiful, clean, and inviting and really provided us a special home from which we based our entire trip. The location is spectacularly beautiful and within the first couple of days we settled into what I can only describe as a tropical rhythm; up with the sunrise, breakfast at Marie's, maybe relax on the beautiful, white sand Playa Flamingo or any of the other nearby beaches for a few hours. Afternoons were great for lazing around the infinity-edge pool, checking out the little rocky beach at the bottom of the hill, or just napping in the villa amid ocean breeze and sea sounds. I found Frommer's Costa Rica to be pretty helpful for getting to know the area before we got there, but our host, Babe, was even more so. She made it feel as if we were visiting friends or family in Costa Rica and we just happened to have our own Villa! One activity Babe recommended was the Hibiscus Cruise. DEFINITELY book yourself an afternoon sail during your trip; great staff, boat, food, and value... it was a highlight for us. Playa Flamingo is situated such that it was easy to explore places (Babe hooked us up with Adobe where we rented a little jeep) from Tamarindo to Liberia without burning up whole days doing so. We also spent two nights in Lake Arenal which I highly recommend. It's about a 5 hour drive from 'Casa De Serinidad' which sounds long but we had a ball taking in the beautiful and varied Costa Rican interior. Lake Arenal is absolutely gorgeous; It's a mix of alpine and tropical elements you really must experience for yourself. We so thoroughly enjoyed ourselves on this trip! If and when we get a chance to return to Costa Rica, we'll definitely be staying here again. Make sure you click on the 'property information with photos' link on the VRBO site; it will take you to the Casa De Serinidad home site which has more pictures of the properties they offer... also I forgot to mention that there were guests staying in the other apartments while we were there and we never felt a lack of privacy at all. The place is laid out so you can truly feel alone when you want to. That said, we made great friends around the pool! If you're planning a trip to coastal Guanacaste, THIS is the place to stay... have fun!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Gorgeous Views!
Guest: lf
(Arvada, CO)
Date of Stay: 12/20/11
Review Submitted: 01/04/12
We loved your ocean front villa. Eating and drinking on the patio overlooking the ocean was the best! Everything we needed and more thanks to Babe. The use of the sea kayak was greatly appreciated and was one of the highlights of our Costa Rican holiday. We kayaked to the small island beach, collected shells and soaked up the sun. Fabulous! Loved using your boogie boards too! My birthday dinner was so special at Mar Y Sol. The sunset was phenomenal. Thank you!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
Christmas In Costa Rica
Guest: Tim
(NYC)
Date of Stay: 12/20/11
Review Submitted: 01/01/12
I spent Christmas with my girlfriend in Costa Rica this year at Babe's home. It was so beautiful and everything couldn't have been nicer. The location was incredible, and it allowed us to take day trips all over the Nicoya Peninsula. Would definitely go back. Thanks so much Babe for everything! Tim
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.
Perfect for our Honeymoon!
Guest: Marc & Meredith
(Georgia)
Date of Stay: 07/24/11
Review Submitted: 12/21/11
We had a great time during our stay at La Casa de Serenidad for our honeymoon! Babe made us feel welcome from the time we inquired about the location. She answered all of our questions, arranged a shuttle to and from the airport (with a discounted rate) and picked-up a short grocery list for a small fee before our arrival. We enjoyed the view immensely while having breakfast on the balcony each morning. We recommend bringing water shoes to enjoy the private alcove and bug spray for the short walk down to it. If you're adventurous, you can walk/climb the rocks around the alcove to Flamingo beach. The private beach across the street is exquisite! The hammocks suspended across the pool were great for relaxing after a long day. Although it would be easy to stay at the compound for an entire trip, we urge everyone to get out and explore the rich culture and people of Guanacaste! There are several beautiful beaches nearby (playa grande is one of our favorites) and a variety of ways to have fun in the area like horseback riding, ziplining, surfing and sailing! We can't wait to bring our family back in the future to experience la pura vida :)
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
Perfect, just perfect!
Guest: Sean & Tif
(Plain City, Utah)
Date of Stay: 10/19/11
Review Submitted: 10/29/11
My Husband & I had been planning our vacation to Costa Rica for sometime. We originally had booked a reservation at another resort but after reading the reviews more closely realized it was not what we wanted!!! We really were looking for a quaint, secluded,clean and safe location. Because we were not familiar with the area and decided an all inclusive resort was really not what we were after we really did our homework the second time when looking for our "perfect" getaway. WE certainly found it!! Babe (owner of the villa) could not have been more accommodating and helpful!!! The villa itself was just perfect! Overlooking the beautiful Pacific with a white sandy beach just 2 minutes down the hill. The local accommodations were within close proximity and great restaurants everywhere!! We visited during the rainy season and we surely experienced Costa Rica's RAINY season-but we could not have picked a better villa to be rained in at. We have already begun planning our next trip back to take our children!!! Thanks again Don & Babe.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with teenagers.
The last week of our honeymoon
Guest: Michael
(London)
Date of Stay: 08/28/11
Review Submitted: 09/10/11
The first thing to say is that Don and Babe are fantastic people..good fun,open and friendly yet respecting of privacy. Communications were excellent from the start which gave me confidence when booking and there was a stream of helpful information as the booking progressed. We drove from Arenal where we had been staying in absolute luxury at the Nayara hotel and were fully prepared to have a lesser experience at the beach but nothing could be further from the truth. The accomodation was clean and bright with a beautiful view and the soothing sound of the waves down below. The facilities were excellent. Everything is as you see it on the photos and better. The beach is great for a stroll,surfing and swimming though the water pulls you in fast. We tended to stay by our pool for swimming. We took several tours while we were there; a mangrove boat tour down the Tempisque River and then an adventure day of zip wires,horse riding and tubing down the rapids at Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Both thoroughly recommended.A sat nav in Costa Rica is very useful. You can rent them from the car hire that Don and Babe recommend. Don't get maps for your own machine unless you load it with Costa Rican EZ Finder maps. We had a fantastic time here and would love to go back.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.
Perfect for our Anniversary!
Guest: Gina
(California)
Date of Stay: 06/18/11
Review Submitted: 07/23/11
My husband and I chose to stay in the villa for our 10th anniversary. It was the perfect place!! The pictures don't do the villa justice. It was quite comfortable for the two of us, private and the views were amazing. We loved having a home away from home!! From the first email, Babe was most helpful and answered all my questions. Babe booked our van pickup to/from the airport (an hour drive). We knew we'd be too tired to drive and didn't want to navigate. We had a rental car for the middle part of our trip and Babe arranged that for us and we were glad we had the car. We did walk to town prior to our car's arrival, and it was a pleasant 15 minute walk. We enjoyed the local restaurants and our afternoon margaritas at Marie's!! Since we were there in June, it was quite humid and rainy. The rain typically came in the afternoon with lightening and thunder, which was spectactular. We usually stayed inside and relaxed, read and even enjoyed the gym downstairs! The private beach below is beautiful as is the private beach across the street. We did enjoy the main Flamingo Beach as well. Beautiful water! Our big trip with our rental was a drive to Arenal Volcano which was well worth the 4 hours! The volcano and surrounding area were amazing. We considered driving there and back but Babe suggested we stay a night in Arenal so we did (thankfully!). We stayed in the Arenal Observatory Lodge and loved it. So much hiking to do right around the lodge. We also enjoyed our river cruise to see local birds, monkeys and crocs! Our tour ate at an authenic restaurant and even went to a pottery place for a demo and shopping. Babe also arranged this and transportation came right to us which was perfect because it was our last full day and the rental car was being picked up. Overall, our stay was amazing and it was a wonderful first trip to Costa Rica. When our boys are a bit older, we'd consider going back and staying there again with them!! We can't thank Babe and Don enough for their hospitality!!! You won't be sorry booking this villa!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
Rest and Relaxation
Guest: sanjosechic
(San Jose, Costa Rica)
Date of Stay: 07/03/11
Review Submitted: 07/18/11
We've gone to Casa de Serenidad several times now and each time it's been an incredible experience. Casa de Serenidad has become a sort of home away from home. One of our friends who has come with us described it as "being at the beauty of the beach without having to deal without the extra hassle of sand, etc." But if you ever want to go to a gorgeous, semi private beach, it's just a short walk; or Playa Flamingo is always close and never over crowded. We took an all girls trip recently and felt completely safe, secure, and relaxed. The renters, Don and Babe Hopkins, are also fabulously hospitable people who make you feel as if you were coming to your second home. Both have lived in Costa Rica for long time and are familiar with sites you can see or activities you may want to partake in and around the Tamarindo/Guanacaste area. Or if you're just looking to get away for simple rest and relaxation, Casa de Serenidad truly lives up to it's name as a house of serenity.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.
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