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Villa of the Rock - Villa De La Roca Beachfront/Privacy [#4280] | View Property

Playa Grande
House, 3 Bedrooms + Loft, 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 10)
$90-$500/nt
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  • Enjoy ocean breezes while watching surfers

    Enjoy ocean breezes while watching surfers

    • Guest Jeff & Connie
    • Date of stay 01/26/13
    • Review Submitted 02/17/13
    There were 4 adults and we rented the entire house for Jan 26 - Feb 4, 2013. House was actually pretty easy to find driving in from Liberia airport. Alan and Kathy were there to greet us upon our arrival. In fact, Alan and Kathy are on-site 24/7/365 days...fyi if you are looking for total seclusion away from people on your hard earned break from working. With that said, Kathy provided excellent ideas for shopping, sightseeing. She set us up with a river boat tour of the Tempeske River in Palo Alto National Park. This was one of the highlights of the trip!!! A must do/must see. Every evening we enjoyed sitting on the oceanside veranda watching the surfers as the breeze was coming in. This was quite a show (hence the title). The covered veranda is tiled and the entire length of the house and wraps around it. Every morning we enjoyed coffee while walking the beach and looking for shells. The location was ideal. Many wonderful restaurants in neighboring Palm Estates and fun shopping in Tamarindo. The local seafood guy came by twice and the shrimp and Mahi Mahi was fresh. The bakery came by also..and everything was oven warm and fresh. It smelled sooooooooo good and tasted wonderful. Also, the housekeeper comes in on Mon, Wed and Friday. Carolina works hard and does a great job. Thanks to Carolina! From, Chris, Alan, Jeff, Connie...

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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  • I'm so glad we stayed here! Postcard Perfect!

    I'm so glad we stayed here! Postcard Perfect!

    • Guest Aloha Traveler
    • Date of stay 03/17/12
    • Review Submitted 03/27/12
    Honestly, we weren't sure we made the right choice in coming to Costa Rica for a family trip as we kept thinking about how much we love the beaches on Kauai. Then we got to this home and saw the view and IMMEDIATELY we felt thankful for choosing this home over others nearby. Others may have had fancy countertops and newer kitchens but it is the location here that is so spectacular. Alan and Kathy were gracious and we felt they were wonderfully accommodating. They take great pride in their home and it shows. The home was well planned out for privacy; I thank them for sharing it with us!! The photos of the unit are accurate, if anything they do not do the property justice. The ceilings are very tall and the views fantastic! We could hear the ocean waves and palm trees from everywhere in unit. We opted not to shut up home to use bedroom A/C; breezes and ceiling fans kept air moving and we loved having ocean so close. The garden is well maintained & matured since photo. It probably varies as to time of year but several plants were blooming. We saw humming birds, butterflies, and saw fresh bananas hanging from trees all without having to leave the property. On my next trip here, I would give strong consideration to hiring a local chef. Merely, because the local restaurants will not have near the beautiful view you will from this home. It is one location where staying home and eating in is definitely better than going out, it's just sometimes you don't want to do dishes. Labor seems to be reasonable and the owners have lived here long enough to make recommendations on what might suit your specific needs. I was concerned that our children would be to picky but overall it is something I wish we would have planned in advance for at least a few of our meals. Chef could have made cheese pizza as easy as restaurant and mom and dad would have loved staying in and enjoying a romantic view without meal prep and no dishes. The views are really that beautiful! The use of boogie boards and beach chairs were a plus! The owners were knowledgeable about local day trips; we enjoyed the ones they recommended. Even on Spring Break it felt as we had beach almost to ourselves. At Liberia airport gift shop while awaiting flight home, paged through 'best seller' Guadencaste photo picture book to sell to tourists. Listed on page 50 something was a large professional almost full page photo of gorgeous beach and the rental home we had just left! Postcard perfect beachfront view home!

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/3

  • UNBELIEVABLE!

    UNBELIEVABLE!

    • Guest Steve
    • Date of stay 03/06/12
    • Review Submitted 03/23/12
    My wife and I were joined by another couple and stayed in the downstairs rooms. We had the times our our lives. The house is perfect for couples, families, surfers...whatever you want. We literally surfed everyday right out in from of the house. We're already looking to book another trip to Villa De La Roca. Alan and Kathy were great. I highly recommend this location!

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • Wonderful vacation

    Wonderful vacation

    • Guest Matt
    • Date of stay 03/04/12
    • Review Submitted 03/13/12
    Great location! Perfect for couples and surfers as its right on the beach in Playa Grande. Kathy and Alan were great and very helpful with local knowledge. Several very good restaurants nearby. Lots of activities around or you can just relax on the deck all day watching and listening to the waves. Can't wait to go back!

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • We'd definitely stay here again!

    We'd definitely stay here again!

    • Guest Missy
    • Date of stay 06/07/11
    • Review Submitted 06/23/11
    We happened upon Alan along the beach at 6am, strictly by chance, after a "not so good" evening at a nearby hotel. We quickly accepted Alan's offer to relocate to his place, with the promise of a hot shower. Our three nights spent at Alan's place were comfortable and pleasant. The room was clean, cool, and comfortable. The view of the sunset from this property is absolutely amazing! Kathy's hospitality and information of the area was so greatly appreciated! She set us up with an excursion to Pallo Verde with Louis as our tour guide. This is a cannot miss!!!! if you're ever in the area. I have to say, feeding the white-face monkeys bananas was an amazing experience, and still one of the top highlights of our vacation. I am undoubtedly sure, had we not ran into Alan and moved to his place, our experience in Playa Grande would not have been a pleasant one. We will definitely contact Alan and Kathy to stay at their place on our next trip to Costa! Thank you to you both for an amazing experience!

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 4/4

  • If you are Looking for Perfection in Costa Rica, Look no further!

    If you are Looking for Perfection in Costa Rica, Look no further!

    • Guest Jill and Chris
    • Date of stay 01/15/11
    • Review Submitted 01/28/11
    Words will not do justice to Villa de la Roca. The location, the people, the service, the weather...on and on. As a world traveler no place compares to this. The beach is sugar sand, the house sits ON THE BEACH with sunsets, moonsets extraodinaire! Having the owners on-site is the bonus no one else can offer. From the hand written maps of secret hide-aways to the in-house massages, surf lesson, fresh fish delivery, German baked goods delivery and sushi that cant be beat..... this is truely heaven on earth. The property is secluded and only minutes away from local culture, great restaurants and less than half an hour from funky beach towns along the pacific coast of Guanacaste. Too many cool places to mention. The country is clean, eco-conscience and the food is fab! We didn't see any leather back turtles but saw sea turtles, and the monkey troop came into the yard to eat fruit and entertain us! If you've never been to Costa Rica, start here and see why so many rave about it. The weather was 80-90 degrees in January although we did speak to people that went to the rain forest and were sad because....it rained?? hello?? We had 7 days of warm breezes, big waves, great sun and laughs with the gracious people of the area. We re-named Liberia airport "Cry-beria" upon departure. Don't be silly, dont miss this opportunity! E mail the owners for info as they are a dependable resource and so very very cool! Feel free to see our pics @ http://picasaweb.google.com/PowersPhotos1/CostaRicaUnedited# Kathy and Alan ....a million thanks!

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 5/5

  • Amazing View, Fantastic Home, Excellent Experience

    Amazing View, Fantastic Home, Excellent Experience

    • Guest Kristy
    • Date of stay 09/07/10
    • Review Submitted 09/14/10
    My mother and I stayed in the upstairs portion of this home in early September 2010. There's not enough room here to describe our excellent experience. The property is immaculate and very charming. Alan and Kathy were great hosts, and we found it very valuable to have the owners on site to provide tips on where to eat, what to see and where to go. We never would have found some of great places without their suggestions. While we loved every aspect of the house, the views of La Roca were absolutely amazing - unbeatable location. We would definitely stay here again!

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

  • awesome rental

    awesome rental

    • Guest Vicki Brooks
    • Date of stay 08/08/10
    • Review Submitted 08/30/10
    The description of the property was right on target. The apartments were clean and in very good order. We could just walk out on to the beach. Great location and good local dinning. The owners were extremely friendly and helpful with directions and planning excursions. We would stay again.

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

  • Pura Vida (Pure Life)

    Pura Vida (Pure Life)

    • Guest Lynne
    • Date of stay 08/01/10
    • Review Submitted 08/18/10
    My husband and I with our children recently visited Villa of the Rock for a week long vacation. We rented the apartments below. The description as Alan posted is completely accurate, the beach is just 10 steps from the house. The porches on both the top floor and apartment floor are huge and welcoming with a beautiful view of "la roca". Alan & Kathy are gracious hosts and handled all of our excursions. The studio apartments were perfect for a couple with a small kitchenette for your use and large walk in closet with dead bolt. The pool is in front of the apts with a canopy cover, keeping it cool and refreshing after a long day at the beach! In addition, the local area had small convenience store, restaurant and surf shops within walking distance. You want to walk so you can see the howler monkeys (early am and afternoon). There is also a beautiful black sand beach just around the bend. The beach was very secluded with only a few families daily. Thank you Alan & Kathy for the wonderful vacation, we hope to see you again next year! Micheal, Lynne, Michele & Jeremy Putnam.

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

    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

  • Like having your own home on the beach

    Like having your own home on the beach

    • Guest Tica Chica
    • Date of stay 07/05/10
    • Review Submitted 10/28/10
    We have stayed with Alan and Kathy 3 times now and will be coming back this summer. Their home is so comfortable - they've thought of every detail - great beds, outside couches to read on - boogie boards - advice on good places to eat nearby. If you want to relax, walk up and down the beach, look for shells, do your own cooking of the fresh local seafood, watch a beautiful sunset start to finish, play with the neighbor's dogs, this is the place for you. It's like living the dream of owning a home on the sand, without the headaches of maintenance. Alan and Kathy used to be great hosts, now they're our friends.

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

  • Best of Class

    Best of Class

    • Guest JJimbo
    • Date of stay 05/21/10
    • Review Submitted 06/04/10
    Our family has enjoyed staying at Villa of the Rock for oven ten years now. This is the little hidden gem in all of Costa Rica. Very private and peaceful, one feels like this is the perfect place to be! The surfing is incredible...just seconds away from your porch and the sunsets are just awesome. Alan and Kathy are nice folks who make you feel right at home.

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1



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