Location: Flamingo Beach, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America (The only 5 Br House w/ Private pool,Bar ON FLAMINGO BEACH!!) View Map
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 5 Baths (Sleeps 10)
Keywords: Home
For much more information on THE BEACH HOUSE FLAMINGO (aka Casa Playa Blanca): PLEASE CLICK ON OUR WEBSITE LINK just below the rates section.
A Beachfront home centered on the most prestigious, pristine, white sand beach on Costa Rica’s North Pacific Coast.
"Playa Blanca"(white beach) is the original name of Flamingo Beach. Being on the center of this beach gives our unique location an unparalleled view of the beach, ocean, islands and year round sunsets. You also have the convenience of walking down the beach to Flamingo Village. Wake up to the gentle sound of surf, sit on the deck and pour yourself a fresh cup of Costa Rican coffee and watch the kids play on the beach or in the pool.
Enjoy the difference of being set apart from the rest. You have the only 5 bedroom home with a private swimming pool and tropical outdoor pool bar with a full kitchen, TV and barbeque on Flamingo Beach. Take advantage of our Wireless internet and free international phone calls as you enjoy your favorite snacks, meals, drinks and major sporting events poolside. Or leave the world behind. With the beach only a few steps away, you can enjoy your cold drink on the warm sand. You're close enough to go back for a refill!
As you approach Casa Playa Blanca on your arrival you are welcomed by the inlaid stone dolphins and driftwood sign to the gated entrance and driveway. We have retained Costa Rica's "Pura Vida" (pure life) ambiance upstairs with a variety of native hardwoods, while undergoing a complete modern renovation of the entire downstairs living area.
This included building a spacious downstairs living area with entertainment center, a full bath master bedroom, two new ocean view bedrooms, a large guest bathroom and shower, Teak ceiling, an office area with a desk, computer and broadband wireless internet set up.
The rest of the property includes a back yard area surrounded by a tropical forest great for viewing a variety of Costa Rican wildlife such as Howler Monkeys and many species of tropical birds, flora and fauna.
You're sure to love our friendly staff. Nelly is our housekeeper and fantastic cook with her own menu at the house and Pablo "Pagine" takes care of the grounds and cleans the pool every morning Monday-Saturday. We also have a night guard 7 nights a week.
We only rent to one group at a time. You will always have the entire propetry to yourself. Flamingo Beach Villiage is within walking distance where you will find restaurants, groceries, salon, disco, casino, bank, pharmacy and medical clinic. Flamingo also boasts the areas largest sport fishing, sailing, diving and water sports fleet with near-by surfing for all your ocean enjoyment.
At Casa Playa Blanca we can help you arrange everything from transportation, stocking the fridge and activities to personal massages at the house. We are owner managed and available locally and dedicated to making your Costa Rica vacation relaxing, comfortable and memorable. Pura Vida!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : All bedrooms and living rooms have a/c
- Linens Provided
- Washer (2)
- Dryer (2)
- Covered Parking
- Beds
- King Bed : master upstairs
- Queen Bed (2) : downstairs master, downstairs guest
- Double Bed : upstairs guest
- Twin/Single Bed (3) : upstairs guest 1, downstairs guest 2
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (4) : cable
- DVD (2)
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (2)
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (2)
- Microwave
- Ice Maker (2)
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Computer
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
For-SPECIALS- Click on the "The Beach House WEBSITE" link below.
All Rentals are Weekly Saturday to Saturday
Peak 2012 Jan 1 - April 22; $4500
Green Season 2012 April 22 - Dec. 22 $3750 (Thanksgiving $4500 Nov.24-Dec.1)
Christmas/New Year Dec. 22 - Jan 5 $8500 p/wk (2 wk min. won't split weeks)
Peak 2013 Jan 5 - April 20 $4500
Green Season 2013 April 20 - Dec. 20 $3900 ( Thanksgiving $4500 Nov.23-30)
$25 p/p,p/nt, for each person over 10 people up to 12max
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Why the Owner Chose Flamingo Beach
Because we had the unique opportunity to have a 5 bedroom private everything on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Flamingo Beach. We were in the right place at the right time.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Going from Ocean to the pool instantly. Having the closest pool and bar to Flamingo Beach period. Watching an unobstructed Sunset into the water 365 days a year.
Simply being on Playa Flamingo itself.
THIS IS FLAMINGO BEACH! There are 100 listings under the heading Flamingo Beach. This is the only house, pool & bar at Sea Level on the one and only Playa Flamingo. We WANT you to zoom in on us!
Owner's Map of Flamingo Beach
Sometimes when you pick up your anchor and go searching, you score. That's what happened to me. I sailed solo into Flamingo in 1989, started a charter business and ended up with a beautiful family and an incredible beach house. The last 20+ years have been unbelievably good. When life's this good , you want to share a little of it. Sharing our house and our experience in the area is a good start.
Pura Vida and Enjoy,
Mark
Property Photos
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- Beautiful views from the terrace - Flamingo Beach, Guanacaste, Costa Rica Home Rental
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- Watching the Sunset Cruise go past the Terrace - Flamingo Beach, Guanacaste, Costa Rica Home Rental
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- Relax - Flamingo Beach, Guanacaste, Costa Rica Home Rental
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- Pool, Beach, Bar
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- Also the closest bar/kitchen to Flamingo Beach period.
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- You are Here!
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- Casa Playa Blanca- Our 5 bedroom home ON Flamingo Beach
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- Downstairs Living Room
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- Master Bedroom View
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- Upstairs Living Room
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- Upstairs Kitchen
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- View from Upstairs Living Room
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- Unlimited sunset photo opportunities from the terrace.
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- The lights of Flamingo village less than 1/4 mile down the beach
Traveler Reviews (45)
Best Vacation Ever!!!
Guest: Patti C.
Date of Stay: 07/23/11
Review Submitted: 08/01/11
That's how our family of 8 (ranging in age from 19-58) felt about our week long stay at The Beach House in Playa Flamingo! Because our family is spread across the country, we make a special effort to spend a week together in the summer at a new and interesting destination. We loved Costa Rica....the beauty, the adventure and the friendly people. The Beach Huose was perfect in every way. The beautiful beach, just steps away, felt like it was ours alone...great waves for boogie boarding and warm, clear water. The private pool and tiki bar really set the house apart. We spent many happy hours in or around the pool or at the bar. When not on the beach or in the pool, we sat on the upstairs terrace enjoying delicious meals, and watching the incredible Costa Rican sunsets. The hammock got alot of use as well! The beds were comfortable and having four bathrooms was great for a large group. The house had just the right feel for an adventuresome beach vacation. As perfect as the house and the beach were, it was truly Nelly and Jonas who made the visit exceed our expectations. You will read alot about them and it is all true!! The best compliment we can give them is that when we left Costa Rica we felt like we had left part of our family behind! Nelly was warm and friendly, always smiling and eager to feed us!! So we took advantage of that and enjoyed four scrumptious dinners and a few breakfasts and snacks during our stay. Some favorites (other than all of it!) were her guacamole, bean dip and cheese dip, her chicken lasagne and chile rellenos...and especially her taquitos that she made us for a picnic lunch that we took with us on a hike. Nelly not only fed us well, but kept the house so clean and tidy, fresh towels, beds made and always a smile! Without Jonas we would have had just another beach vacation. But because of him, we had some of our most memorable adventures! He was professional and knowledgeable and quickly tuned in to our interests. And he was also such great company, sharing lots of laughs with us. We truly enjoyed getting to know him as we spent many hours together! We went zip-lining, hiking, surfing, sailing and snorkleing and wished we had more days to go on other excursions with Jonas. Many thanks to Piano and Elias for keeping us safe at night and keeping the pool and grounds clean and beautiful! We were so sad to leave but took with us memories of very special people and a beautiful country. Pura Vida!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great Vacation two years running
Guest: Reggie
(Charlotte North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 01/14/12
Review Submitted: 02/03/12
We had the good fortune to vaction here for the last two years, the first time there were 8 of us the second 10. In each case the house,pool 7 beach was all you could ask for. Providing for gathering placers or for places to be alone if you wanted. Can not say enough good things about Nellie, here cooking was outstanding I was eating dishes i had always said I didn't like but she made them taste great. Also her friendly manner and smile were a pleasure to be around. Also Jonus was a perfect tour guide, he sure helped us get the most out of our tours and was a tremendous help with a problem.I would strongly recommend this for either a family or couples as we were.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
Was everything we hoped for and more!
Guest: Tina
(United States)
Date of Stay: 01/14/12
Review Submitted: 02/02/12
My husband and I traveled to Costa Rica January 14th, 2012 with a group that had been last year and stayed at this same house; they had prepared us regarding what to expect. House was so very close to the beach (just steps away); pool was an added bonus. At the end of the beach where house is situated, not a lot of foot traffic so beach is not at all crowded; very clean--beach and house! The housekeeper, Nellie, was what made the house so great. She made the trip fun and is an amazing cook. Her guacamole, fajitas, beans/rice and fried plantains were magnificent. Her advice was priceless when deciding on a restaurant for a dinner out and she even secured reservations for us at Mar Y Sol (they come and pick you up!) Jonas was our Tour Guide (he's the owner of Adventours-CR); can't say enough positive about Jonas. If you contract with him, I can guarantee you he'll be prompt, efficient and ensure that you have a positive experience from start to finish. Our overall experience while visiting Costa Rica for the first time was A+ even though within an hour of being in the country, one of our group had her purse stolen. Because of Jonas's command of three languages, his knowledge about what to do in such a situation and his calm demeanor, what could have completely ruined a vacation was bearable because of his actions. Between Jonas, Nellie and the house, VRBO #58494, we had a splendid time and will more than likely return in the not-too-distant future with this same group or another group of friends.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+.
Heaven on Earth! Pura Vida! DO NOT pass up the beach house or vacation in Costa Rica.
Guest: Nix
(Denver, CO.)
Date of Stay: 12/10/11
Review Submitted: 01/05/12
We all sit here on this gorgeous Saturday morning watching the waves crash the shore. The sound will stay with us as we return home today. We are trying to find the words to describe Heaven on Earth. Everything about this vacation has been amazing. First, this beach house and it’s staff, made the trip so very special. Nelly is the best cook on the Planet! Please pick from her menu and have her cook for you everyday. We have never had had such delicious, home-made food and deserts. Now Piano, the night watchman, is the sweetest man. For everyone reading this, please talk to Piano the best way you can. He speaks a little English and is getting better, he understands a lot and is good at signing things to make you understand. He loves the company and enjoys talking with the people that stay here. Take time to invite them both to dinner, drink a beer, talk with them. Trust me, you will learn a lot and appreciate the beauty of life. Jonas is the most helpful, knowledgeable, cute and always smiling tour guide you’ll ever have! Please let him plan your day excursions around this breath-taking country. 5 friends from Denver, CO. will never forget this vacation! I cried when I started to write this. We DO NOT want to leave this paradise. We will be back! Things to make sure you do while there… -Make Nelly cook for you everyday and always sit on the balcony. Absorb the beauty of it all. -Have Piano get you a coconut and drink the milk. Ask him to build you bon-fires on the beach. He loves to do this. Make Smores… he loves this too. Ask him to watch for turtles on the beach and wake you if they come ashore to nest. -Get a massage by Janeth pool-side, on the balcony or beach, at least 90 minutes or more. She has a magical touch. Nelly will make apt. for you. -Zip-lining, walking bridges, mud baths, hot springs, waterslide, horseback riding. Buffet lunch is delicious. -River boat tour. Jonas will stop in Guaytil so you can watch & learn how to make clay pottery from the locals. You will then go on a riverboat tour to search for beautiful birds, Iguanas, Crocodiles and monkeys. I never thought I would hold a young Crocodile from the river or feed a white faced monkey. You will have a delicious lunch as well. -Take the sunset catamarran cruise. -Eat at Maries, Angelina’s (walking distance) Also, make a point to have dinner at Cameron Dorado. It is a restaurant literally on the beach. -Have a day at home where you do nothing but drink rum, beer at the Tiki bar, pool!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Exceeded our Expectations
Guest: Sue
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Date of Stay: 12/21/11
Review Submitted: 12/30/11
This morning we sit drinking our coffee, watching the waves, sad to be leaving. The house was everything advertised! Great location, Awesome country.?First and foremost, Nelly. There are so many great things written about her in this book and online and she was all of those things. She was a friend to us and we enjoyed her company a great deal and loved listening to the stories, Piano is a happy, friendly man who was always nearby without being intrusive. He diligently searched every night for sea turtles for us. Go into town and rent ATV's for the day. Be adventurous and explore. Go to the top of the mountain then to shell beach and maybe the locals will grill you a lobster. During our tour, we found "Maxwell's"... Awesome cheeseburger and company from the California owners. We were 5 great friends spending an awesome week together we will never forget.? Sue,Penny,Kelsy,Melissa,Brady Email from Sue... Mark, I just wanted to drop you a quick note and say thanks for the wonderful vacation we had last week. When booking a trip like this online, using only email, wiring money etc, you can't help but feel nervous at times. ?The house was even more than we expected and the pictures just do not do it justice we felt like we were living the life of the rich and famous. We have done many types of vacations before, cruises, resorts, all-inclusive however, we all agreed, this is the way to go!?I read all the reviews about Nellie and she too exceeded our expectations. A generous and down to earth woman, who we enjoyed her company a great deal. Take good care of Nellie, your customers will keep coming back. Thanks Again, and Pura vida !?Sue
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Thank You and "Pura Vida" to our 2011 Guests
Guest: Mark
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Date of Stay: 12/30/11
Review Submitted: 12/30/11
“Excellent property. Great staff. Perfect weather. Group of seven with four year old grandson. Fantastic trip. We have stayed at the Four Seasons just to the North on two prior trips. Never again. This house has the best beach and location in Costa Rica. Forget the car and have Mark and the staff do everything. It is worth every penny.” It's your comments like these that keep us striving to leave you with the feeling of PURA VIDA (Pure Life). We would like to thank all of our new guests of 2011 as well as all of our loyal returning guests for giving the Beach House on Flamingo Beach another banner year. Apart from all of the other wonderful reviews we have this year on VRBO and HomeAway, I thought I would toss in a few more from the 2011 guest book in the Beach House. Please read all of the 5 star guest submitted reviews below these as well. They are some of the most informative as owner submitted comments are limited to space. Thank you on behalf of my family and our highly praised staff, Pura Vida, Mark Owner - The Beach House, Playa Flamingo (aka. Casa Playa Blanca)
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Look forward to a Return
Guest: Stephen, Jeff
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Date of Stay: 11/19/11
Review Submitted: 12/30/11
Nov. 12-19, 2011 Travelled to CR with 14 of my close friends (plus one new friend, thanks Sandy) for my 40th birthday. The trip and house was everything I thought it would be. As most good things, however, this trip must now come to an end. Jonas helped us throughout the trip. We look forward to a return in the future. Stephen (birthday boy), Jeni, Preston, Sally, Jeff, Carla, Jill, Ha, William, Sandy, Amy, Ben, Pat, Meggie, Jeremy, Christy --Now back home to Napa, Vegas, Duncan, Plano, San Antonio, Montgomery (TX).
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Tough Decisions
Guest: Rachel and Jim
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Date of Stay: 09/24/11
Review Submitted: 12/30/11
September, 2011 Best trip ever. The toughest decision I had to make was whether to go in the pool or the ocean first. Usually pool- then ocean- then pool. Beautiful weather in the middle of the green season, including one epic thunderstorm. This morning I woke up to play “Banagrams” on the porch while Nelly made Pineapple pancakes. There’s a film crew in front of the house, probably filming a “Best Beaches of the World” segment. Nelly was the best. Her cooking was amazing and she taught me how to make fresh tortillas and guacamole from scratch. We didn’t eat out once, we were looking forward to her cooking every night. Ask her to eat with you. She is great company and so nice! I am definitely coming back with more friends. This is the best house! The beach was never crowded. The weather is mild. There are lots of shells to pick up and lots of wildlife to watch. Can’t wait to come back! Rachel and Jim, OR.
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Dream Come True Vacation
Guest: Lenore
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Date of Stay: 09/17/11
Review Submitted: 12/30/11
Sept. 9-17,11 Hello Everyone! This was our first trip to Costa Rica and here we are at Casa Playa Blanca (“the beach house”) on Flamingo Beach, one of the prettiest and most relaxing places on earth. We truly appreciate the owners taking care of this home and property year around, so those of us on a one week vacation have something to remember for a lifetime! There were only four of us on this trip age range from 27-85. We all enjoyed hanging around the beach, the poolside and wave watching from the second story porch. We also did a day of guided quad riding along the many beaches of this area, as well as the high-intensity trip to the Congo Park ziplines. I had good intentions of doing yoga and exercising, but it competed with relaxation, floating and good eating. Speaking of food – Nelly made us tasty, beautifully arranged food for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The setting in which we ate, could not be matched by the best restaurant in the world! We took pictures of her food prior to eating so we can remind ourselves of the lucky fortune of being here. Thank you again everyone here and in Costa Rica for this dream come true vacation. The Williams family, Corvallis, Oregon (Go Beavers, Oregon State U)
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Not one bad day in 3 weeks!
Guest: Debbie
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Date of Stay: 07/23/11
Review Submitted: 12/30/11
July 2-23,11 Not one bad day in three weeks! We are already making plans to return. The staff who work here are amazing. Nelly was a cook and a housekeeper and is now a good friend. We will all miss her dearly; not just her cooking (which is amazing) but her stories as well. Piano was very helpful and kept many of us entertained with stories and magic tricks. Thanks for the most amazing, relaxing vacation, The Las Vegas Crew
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