Casa Bonita, Beautiful 4 Bed-Room Beach House for 1195/Week

• Wonderful Stay

  Wonderful Stay

  • Guest Jesrtl
  • Date of stay 03/30/13
  • Review Submitted 04/16/13
  I am one of 5 adults that rented Casa Bonita from March 30 to April 8. Our stay was delightful in every way. The house is in great condition and very well maintained. The caretaker is extremely helpful and pleasant to deal with. The owners were more than willing to provide recommendations on things to do and places to go. The house is a 2 minute walk to Playa Grande which is an absolutely lovely beach. If you get tired of the sand, the pool at the house is always clean and a great way to cool down. The house is a 15 minute walk and 1 minute boat ride from Tamarindo. You have all the benefits of a busy little town where you can buy just about anything you need and the peace and quiet of remarkable Playa Grande. We arranged 2 tours through Vargas Travel who are always dependable and willing to accommodate. We also took an estuary tour with one of the water taxi drivers. It was also great. We had one dinner at Bula Bula which is about a 15 minute walk from the house, another at Pangas in Tamarindo which was delicious and a authentic taco lunch at Taco Star which is at the northern end of Playa Grande. We ate most meals at the house making use of the charcoal BBQ for every dinner we ate there. We all agreed that we have not a had a better vacation and we have every intention of going back. We have no hesitation what so ever in recommending Casa Bonita.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car.

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• Seven members of our family from Denver decided to again go to Costa Rica .

  Seven members of our family from Denver decided to again go to Costa Rica .

  • Guest Evarino
  • Date of stay 03/16/13
  • Review Submitted 03/25/13
  This was our second tour to Costa Rica. The first time we were south near Dominical and ventured out on quite a few tours. This time, however, we searched out for a "do nothing" getaway. This was our schedule: coffee by the pool, listening to the howler monkeys, watching the beautiful birds, having a swim in that beautiful pool - then taking a walk on the beach, taking a water taxi to town for lunch, then going back for a nap, again in the pool. Then the absolute best part of the day was taking our wine glasses to the beach in the evening and watching the most incredible sunset and watching the stars come out. We did venture out to a few places such as the wonderful restaurants within walking distance, a boat tour and saw not only beautiful birds but a place where you saw monkeys close by, a village where the pottery makers had their kilns, and a beach where there was some limited snorkeling. The villa was as it was described and very comfortable, very clean and well maintained. I can't say enough about Nathalie. She stopped by on a regular basis to make sure if we needed anything. She was the one who recommended the few outtings that we did. We have used VRBO for several years and this one was right on the mark as far as descriptions are concerned. I would recommend Casa Bonita to everyone and we would love to come back and "do nothing" again!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, tourists without a car.

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• Beautiful Costa Rican Getaway

  Beautiful Costa Rican Getaway

  • Guest Tara L.
  • Date of stay 08/31/12
  • Review Submitted 09/12/12
  Casa Bonita is a beautiful, comfortable and peaceful home in Playa Grande. I originally contacted Bjorn/Iris after seeing all the great reviews on VRBO. I immediately understood why they have so many great comments. They were extremely helpful with planning our trip and always promptly responded to any questions I had. We have never been to Costa Rica but they made us realize we'd be in good hands. We accidentally left a few of our items at the house after our stay and they offered to send them to us. Bjorn and Iris went over and above to help us in every single way. When we arrived at the house, the great treatment continued. Nathalie greeted us upon arrival, and helped us get situated in the house. She gave us directions to local grocery stores, restaurants, etc. She even helped us organize adventures like zip lining, water slides, horseback riding and boat trips. Our trip was unusual since we experienced a 7.6 earthquake. Our party was definitely a little frazzled but Nathalie immediately ran over to our house after it occurred to check on us and ensure everyone was unharmed. It was very calming knowing that she was there for anything we may need. I couldn't have asked for a better host. The home is everything we wanted and more. It has 4 large bedrooms with 3 bathrooms. One of the bedrooms is located in the back of the house with a separate entrance way. It is nice for any parties who may want a little extra privacy. We did a lot of cooking on this trip and the kitchen was more than equipped. The air conditioning throughout the entire house is also a huge plus. One of the best parts of the home is the large pool - it's great for all ages and has lots of room to fit larger groups. Overall we had a great trip to Costa Rica and can't wait to go back. We will definitely be staying at Casa Bonita for our next trip!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• A perfect vacation

  A perfect vacation

  • Guest Sandra S.
  • Date of stay 07/26/12
  • Review Submitted 08/13/12
  Our stay at Casa Bonita was amazing. We stayed for 10 days with our four children, our son-in-law and our daughter's boyfriend, all between the ages of 15 and 24, to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. Casa Bonita was the perfect vacation spot for our celebration It was everything it was promised to be. The grounds were beautiful, amazingly private and extremely secure. The gardener came every morning and did a wonderful job of keeping the pool clean and the property looking its best. And the house was perfect for our group. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen well equipped and the air conditioners in every room were perfect for pleasing everyone. Natalie did an excellent job of keeping the place immaculate and her and Ludo were so friendly and helpful. They gave us lots of information for planning our excursions which were all lots of fun as well. We did a ziplining/tubing/horseback riding excursion, spent a day on a sailboat with Captain Brad and atv'd in the hills of Tamarindo. In all it was a perfect way to celebrate with our family. I would definately recommend this property to friends and family.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• Had a Fabulous Time at Casa Bonita!

  Had a Fabulous Time at Casa Bonita!

  • Guest Cara
  • Date of stay 12/25/11
  • Review Submitted 03/21/12
  Our family recently spent 3 wonderful weeks at Casa Bonita. We have 3 children so many hours were spent in the pool and in the ocean which was conveniently a short walk. The restaurants in the gated community were all great and kid friendly. Natalie, Ludo, and Sharr were extremely accommodating and made our first trip to Costa Rica wonderful. The zip lining tour was awesome and something that everyone of all ages could enjoy. The estuary tour was great too. The kids enjoyed seeing the many beautiful birds, monkeys, and alligators. All in all we had a fabulous time in Costa Rica and we hope to visit again soon!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Parfait sur toute la ligne! Perfect in every way!

  Parfait sur toute la ligne! Perfect in every way!

  • Guest FrancoisDube
  • Date of stay 01/14/12
  • Review Submitted 01/31/12
  Notre séjour a Casa Bonita à été beaucoup trop court! Tout était parfait: la beauté du quartier et de la plage, la beauté de la maison, la propreté des lieux, la gentillesse des hôtes Ludo et Nathalie. Les photos et la description représente tout à fait ce qu'est Casa Bonita! Nous espérons grandement avoir la chance de retourner à Casa Bonita dans un avenir rapproché. Merci de nous avoir permis de découvrir ce petit coin de paradis! Our stay at Casa Bonita was too short! Everything was perfect: the beauty of the area and the beach, the beauty of the house, the cleanliness, the friendliness of the hosts Nathalie and Ludo. The photos and description represent exactly what Casa Bonita is! We sincerely hope to have the chance to return to Casa Bonita in a near future. Thank you for allowing us to discover this little paradise!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing, tourists without a car.

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• Paradise it is !!!

  Paradise it is !!!

  • Guest Lizzie
  • Date of stay 09/24/11
  • Review Submitted 01/23/12
  We stayed at Casa Bonita the last week of September and the first week of October 2011. This was supposed to be "rainy" season, but we wanted a place to relax by a pool and be near the beach without the hustle and bustle of a hotel. It rained mainly in the evening or at night. We had beautiful hot weather for the entire two weeks. What can we say? Paradise, simply Paradise. The kitchen was the best equipped we'd ever seen in a rental home. We love to cook and did most of our own cooking. The housekeepers, Nathalie and Ludo are the kindest, friendliest and most accommodating people you could ask for; always willing to help and go the whole nine yards to make your stay a rememberable one. And we must not forget Cocoyo, the "pool man" and landscaper. He is so quiet, you wouldn't even know he was there, but what a beautiful job he did. The pool was always crystal clear and the wonderful lush trees and grass were trimmed to perfection. This was one of the advantages of visiting Costa Rica during rainy season - everything was green ! The house was immaculate, the beds were comfortable and I was truly satisfied with the coziness of both the inside and outdoor garden/pool area. Bjorn and Iris, the owners of the home made sure we knew exactly what to expect at their home; made sure we had our pick-up and drop-off at the airport and were extremely patient in answering all our questions prior to arrival. We really didn't do much sightseeing, by choice, as we truly needed a good rest, and this was the ideal spot for us; we came home well rested, tanned, and ready to go back next year!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• Beautiful home in a beautiful place

  Beautiful home in a beautiful place

  • Guest Sue
  • Date of stay 03/09/11
  • Review Submitted 08/05/11
  We stayed at Casa Bonita with 2 other couples in March 2011 and found it to be the perfect place to stay. Playa Grande is a quiet place with a beautiful beach and has easy access to a town-Tamarindo-if you desire. It has several good restaurants and a small grocery store so other than an intial trip to the supermarket, we had everything we needed right there. Casa Bonita is roomy with it's 4 bedrooms and 3 baths but we spent most of our time outside on the patio or in the pool on the floats we bought! The grounds are beautiful and the plants provided shaded areas for those who wanted some in the middle of the day. We've rented houses in different places in the world and we all agreed this was one of the best! Ludo and Nathalie were very helpful and Bjorn was great to deal with and patiently answered all my emails. We spent a few days at Arenal before heading to Playa Grande and while in Playa Grande we walked the beach alot and watched the surfers, boogie boarded, zip lined (arranged by Nathalie), ate at all of the restaurants in Palm Beach Estates and did an estuary tour, which you should not miss. We felt very safe in this home and this area. (Our apologies to the neighbors for the couple of times we set the alarm off...) We are headed back to Playa Grande again this winter because we loved it so much but unfortunately cannot stay at Casa Bonita again as there will only be 2 of us going. You can be sure that if this were not the case we would be right back there again!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, tourists without a car.

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• Beautiful place, wonderful, kind & honest caretakers. A great experience.

  Beautiful place, wonderful, kind & honest caretakers. A great experience.

  • Guest Summer
  • Date of stay 05/21/11
  • Review Submitted 05/30/11
  I recently spent a week in Costa Rica, and stayed with some friends at Casa Bonita. It was a wonderful location. Less than 5 minutes walking distance from the beach in a safe, gated neighborhood. Only a few minutes boat ride to the town of Tamarindo, or about a 30minute drive. The landscaping was amazing. It truly looked like a private, tropical paradise. There were cute little frogs & crabs running around at night. Ludo & Nathalie, the caretakers of the property were so incredibly nice & helpful. They were a wealth of information, helped us book tours, & answered any question we had about the surrounding area. They checked in with us daily to see if we needed anything, and kept the house neat & clean while we were out. I definitely recommend this place, it made for a lovely home base!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• WOW

  WOW

  • Guest pura vida
  • Date of stay 02/14/11
  • Review Submitted 05/10/11
  There just aren't enough superlatives to do justice to Casa Bonita. With three generations of our family, ranging in age from 2 to 65, this place worked perfectly for all of us. For the 2 year old, the beach and birds, pool and tropical vegetation provided endless fascinations. For the surfers, the waves were consistently good, For the cook, the kitchen was better equipped that many North American ones, as well as a barbecue for fresh fish. All of us watched the sunset on the beach every night--about a hundred metres from the front gate. We spent much of every day in the pool (which included a corner shady spot), and the 5 year old swam several lengths on her own for the first time. For those of us interested in serious relaxation, we had a choice of air-conditioned inside couches, outside patio couches, or poolside recliners. The spaciousness of Casa Bonita means that you're never in each other's way, but can also sit comfortably all together at the large outside table, on the patio, in the living room, or around the pool. The caretakers, Nathalie and Ludo, seems to know everything and everyone you might need, and their English is excellent. This is an utterly charming, private, and cozy spot.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children, tourists without a car.

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Low Season:  (Sep-Oct) .............  $170/night* ...... $1,195/week
Mid Season:  (May-June,Nov).........  $250/night* ...... $1,750/week
High Season: (Jan-Apr,July-Aug,Dec).. $300/night* ...... $2,100/week
Holiday Season: (on request), *  (Minimum 3 nights)
50% at reservation, 50% - 14 days Prior to Check in )
Check in by 3pm, Check Out by 11am
A Security deposit of USD300 is required; refunded at check out

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.