Playa Grande Costa Rica Oceanfront Vacation Rental Home, Surf, Wifi

• Our favorite Place!!

  Our favorite Place!!

  • Guest Lori
  • Date of stay 08/17/12
  • Review Submitted 09/03/12
  This was our 3rd time to Costa Rica and second time staying at Villa Siempre. We just love it !! A big roomy house and steps away from the sand, what more do you need? There were 8 of us this time and whether you like surfing, walking on the beach, sitting and reading, adventure, it is all there for you. The beaches are amazing and sunsets to die for. Mireya is wonderful, keeps the house clean and with all that sand, we appreciated her! Try her cooking, SO good! Her son Juan Carlos is a big help too, he will help you, set things up for you and go with you if you like. We have met Mireya's whole family now, good people! You are always warned about theft in Costa Rica but you feel very safe at Villa Siempre. Between being able to park your cars behind a big iron gate to the safe inside the house, not something you worry about. We shopped at the Super Compro in Huacas and cooked many meals at the house, all the appliances work great. The wifi was in and out but enough for us to keep in touch back home. One person in our party brought phone cards, great idea, she was able to use them with the phone in the house to call home. We had one incident that we had to find a doctor, and at 9:00 at night, they are only about 5 minutes away. He was actually having dinner in Tamarindo and left to meet us. That is a great perk because you never know! Dr. is next to Kiki's place ( a restaurant) and the Dr. actually tells the people at the restarant when they are leaving so the lady at the restaurant called him and handed us the phone. He spoke English too. A situation that could have been a nightmare turned out so great. Nice the house is close to that. We also got massages on the beach from a lady who set up right there. She will do whatever you want, and hearing the ocean waves while getting a massage is so peaceful. Also had a lady come to the house and give us girls pedicures/manicures and paint our nails and toes with designs. 2 weeks later, still looks good! And she did a great job! Our adventures were exploring, went up the estuary, saw so many different birds, howler monkeys and a crocodile. Went to Playa del Coco, Pirates beach. Shopped in Tamarindo, and Brasalito (great fish market there too)! BUT this house is on such a great stretch of beach that I could spend all my time just at the house! Black sand beach a couple of coves away, when low tide, so much marine life to see. I highly recommend you stay here!!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, people with disabilities, families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

• Pura Vida!

  Pura Vida!

  • Guest Son of a Beach
  • Date of stay 06/08/12
  • Review Submitted 06/20/12
  My three kids 17, 14, 11 and I had an AMAZING stay at Villa Siempre. When you walk in the door the stunning ocean views are sweeping and gorgeous. Mireya was professional and efficient and though her English was not great we were able to communicate through my son's high school Spanish. The house is not luxury but a perfect family beach getaway. There are two bedroom's downstairs (one has a safe for valuables) with private bathrooms and showers each with an attached loft area to take advantage of the high ceilings. Downstairs bedrooms have a queen bed on the first level and two single beds in each loft area (perfect for husband, wife, and two kids). 3rd bedroom/loft area has a private full bath accessed by a spiral staircase off the kitchen/living area with curtains-making the 3rd bedroom visually private. Bedrooms are located back off the beach area and have FULLY functioning air conditioning - if you close the bedroom and bathroom doors you need to turn down the coolness! Plenty of towels and there were even three beach towels at the house. Living room had TV and music system but we never used them. Wireless internet was spotty and was on and off for about three days. Best supermarket was in Huacas about 20 minutes from house. We cooked most meals but did go to some of the local restaurants which were adequate. Kitchen had all the dishes, glasses, appliances, and cookware we needed. Car rental was a MUST for us. Road conditions from Liberia Airport to Playa Grande (60 minute drive) are no problem for US drivers - generally two lane, paved, well maintained roads. Parking was perfect for us but multiple and/or high profile vehicles might not fit in the secure area. Tamarindo was about 20 minute drive and had lots of shopping, banks, and touristy type things going on - we did not do much but shop there. We did not take the boat to Tamarindo. Petty theft is a PROBLEM at Playa Grande. You MUST take care and follow the advise of Mireya and the locals - we thankfully had no petty theft problems during our stay. Mireya's son, 28 year old Juan Carlos, is my new BEST brother. He cut down coconuts for us on our first day for some refreshments and then helped us plan our whole trip. Palo Verde National Park, Congo Trail Canopy Tour (ziplines), surf lessons outside the house, snorkeling at Playa Conchal, shopping, bargaining, local restaurants, special prices on our tours - he helped and accompanied us so much, I can't thank him enough. PURA VIDA!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

• Wish I were there, again.

  Wish I were there, again.

  • Guest chris
  • Date of stay 02/28/12
  • Review Submitted 04/02/12
  If you have ever seen the Corona commercial with two people sitting on the beach just watching the waves and thought, "I want to be there." Then this is where you want to be. Time slows down and you begin to meld into Tico Time. It is beautiful and peaceful and you can totally escape reality and relax. The house is very clean and well maintained and was large enough for the 10 of us. Mireya is a gem and will give you as much or as little attention as you require. She is very helpful and can put you in touch with any of the many activities available in the area. There are so many things to see and experience in Costa Rica and depending on your activity level, there is something for everyone. This house is located close enough for day trips to many of the attractions. The guide books and internet can provide you with endless possibilities. And after you have spent your day "adventuring", you return to Villa Siempre and its peacefulness rejuvinates you for the next day. There are miles of beaches to walk, beautiful shells to see and endless waves to play in. It's definately not another hotel room. There are restaurants within walking distance that have great food. The fresh fruit and fish is to die for. You can either catch your own fish or pick it up locally in Tamarindo. There is a fresh fish truck that comes by and Mireya can let you know the schedule. You can shop for groceries fairly close and Tamarindo offers gift shops galore as well as banking.We found this house was centrally located to all our activities and needs. This was our first trip out of the country and we found the owner very helpful in providing us with the information we needed to avoid any problems. The rental went smoothly and the house was better in person than in the listing. Everyone in our party enjoyed themselves and would definately come back. We were on the plane headed home and wishing we were still there. I hope we have the opportunity to stay at Villa Siempre next year and we would highly recommend this property. Hopefully you won't book the time we want, but if you do. Enjoy!!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, girls getaway, families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

• Villa Siempre

  Villa Siempre

  • Guest lucy
  • Date of stay 12/17/11
  • Review Submitted 01/16/12
  Villa Siempre exceeded my expectations, the Villa itself was spacious and clean. The beach and ocean right outside your patio door was amazing. The sunsets were beyond beautiful. The Taco Star stand down the beach in front of the hotel had the best tacos I have ever eaten. We were fortunate enough to see the Leatherback Turtles laying egss and the samller ones trying to make it to the ocean, it was quite the experience. This would be the perfect place to bring a younger family with so much to do and see. Tamarindo was a friendly town with everyhting you need. To describe this vacation in Playa Grande with one word would be AMAZING. Thank you for letting us enjoy your Villa.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, people with disabilities, families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

• Spectacular Home

  Spectacular Home

  • Guest T
  • Date of stay 11/16/11
  • Review Submitted 12/10/11
  Vacationed in this home with 2 other families. When we walked into the home for the first time we were awed by the spectacular ocean view. The home has everything you need for a great vacation, including a wonderful and warm caretaker who is there to help make your stay one to remember. The furnishings were very nice, the beds very comfortable (nice linens) and large beach towels were provided. Wireless, TV, books and games were all provided. The beach is clean, extremely well maintained and the sand is perfect. The surfing/boogie boarding was so much fun, shelling and tile pooling....right outside your back door! You also have the option of daily housekeeping, laundry and meal preparation. I can't wait to go back! Pura Vida!

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

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

• Stunning

  Stunning

  • Guest tt
  • Date of stay 11/14/11
  • Review Submitted 12/08/11
  We arrived at sunset. We walked in the front and out the patio doors to take in one of the most beautiful sunsets I have seen. This was in the first five minutes. The rest of the week held it's own with long walks on the beach, surfing morning til dusk, and relaxing with my book in the shade of the trees just steps from the back door. We are booking in June for our return.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, girls getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

• Our Costa Rica Vacation 2011 in Playa Grande

  Our Costa Rica Vacation 2011 in Playa Grande

  • Guest Don B.
  • Date of stay 05/09/11
  • Review Submitted 09/23/11
  What a beautiful place to stay. Right on the beach, it is literally 20 steps to be surfing or boogy boarding. Rooms are spacious, well furnished, comfortable, and air-conditioned. The three master-bathrooms have good sized walk-in tiled showers right off the bedrooms, and the kitchen area is well appointed and large enough to prepare and serve meals to a good sized group. The outdoor patio at the beach side entrance is well equiped with umbrella table with chairs, lounge chairs, an outdoor shower and sink to wash the sand off yourself and beach/surf gear without having to track it into the house, and a large palm tree to provide some shade. The on-site housekeeper is great, keeps the place clean, in good working order, and provides excellent assistance for booking tours and providing information on things to do and places to go. Although you can get into Tamirindo during business hours by walking down the beach and taking the water taxi across the estuary, it's handy to have a rental car if you want to go into town for dinner and night life. Taxis will bring you from Tamirindo back to Playa Grande, but getting one to come out to Playa Grande to pick you up can be a challenge. However, there are also places within walking distance for meals and drinks. Tamarindo has an excellent supermarket with anything you could want, including fresh produce, fresh meat and fish, etc. If you want to hang at the beach, stock up on supplies at the supermarket first as you won't want to make that trip into town too often, and there is not much in the way of grocery shopping available within walking distance. However, there are local mini-marts closer than Tamirindo that can probably provide most of what you'll need. For just hanging at the house and beach I'd skip the rental car, take the water taxi to town to do a big shop, and take a taxi back to Playa Grande with all your supplies for the week. There are some nice coves north of the house for snorkeling, and we did do a dive trip out to Catalina Island, booked through the dive shop in Tamirindo, but one scuba dive boat trip is all you'll want to do as there are not much in the way of other dive sites worth going to near this part of Costa Rica.

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

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

• Villa Siempre at Playa Grande

  Villa Siempre at Playa Grande

  • Guest Matt
  • Date of stay 06/07/11
  • Review Submitted 09/15/11
  Absolutely Amazing! We stayed at Villa Siempre for several weeks on Playa Grande. This is an incredible house that was clean, well kept and maintained. The beds and furniture were comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped for cooking and entertaining. The housekeeper was fantastic and helped us with every need. You can also ask her to cook... very good meals for cheap! The beach is right out your door with world class surfing just steps away. You can easily sit in the living room and watch people surfing and kids playing in the sand...you cannot get any closer to the water and beach. Several very good restaurants are also only a few minutes walk away. We will definitely go back and will recommend to our friends.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, people with disabilities, girls getaway, families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

• Villa Siempre Review

  Villa Siempre Review

  • Guest pc
  • Date of stay 05/18/11
  • Review Submitted 09/12/11
  Villa Siempre is right on the beach…perfect location for your Playa Grande vacation. This is a beautiful villa about 20 minutes (walk) north of Tamarindo…the Las Tortugas Hotel and other restaurants are very close (walking distance) for dining out. We prepared most of our meals in the kitchen - everything you need is right there. The fisherman bring their truck by with fresh catch of the day and the lobster is great! Kike's is the internet/bar/restaurant within walking distance (follow the path across the street - it's the short cut). There is a surf shop there and a medical center as well. We had a wonderful time - 5 of us. If you want to visit Playa Grande this is where you should stay!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, girls getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

• World Class Surf/Beach Vacation Spot

  World Class Surf/Beach Vacation Spot

  • Guest Lindee
  • Date of stay 06/25/11
  • Review Submitted 08/01/11
  Words can not explain the beauty of Villa Siempre. The pictures do not do justice to this house. Rooms are spacious, clean, and comfortable. The living areas are perfect for watching the surf, relaxing, and entertaining. The kitchen is well equipped and can handle large groups of people. We had 10 people and we never felt crowded. There were plenty of bathrooms and wonderful showers for everyone. Mireya takes care of the Villa. She will help you set up trips, cook an authentic meal (yummy), clean bathrooms, wash and change your linen daily. Ask her what days the Pastry/Bread truck comes by and get a special treat!. As for Playa Grande, this is the beach with so much. Literally steps outside your door is world class surf breaks. Great for experts AND beginners. Plus, you can watch family surf from the couch inside the cool comfort of the Villa. We spent 21 days at Villa Siempre and it was one of the most relaxing vacations EVER. We could read in the morning, surf and play in the warm waters then go off exploring the beaches or local towns. We would also take day trips to other towns to explore. All the towns near and far had wonderful experiences waiting for us. There were days where we wouldn't put a pair of shoes on, but just wander the beautiful Playa Grande beach and nearby coves. There were plenty of day trips to explore the wonders of Costa Rica. The Palos Verde Boat trip had to be a highlight, as we were able to feed the gentle white-faced monkeys, pet a crock, and watch to the Howler monkeys. I would love to take family and friends back to this very special spot to share. It is a wonderful place to unwind, explore, practice your Spanish, and just have fun!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, girls getaway, families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

Dec 01-Apr 30 (excluding Christmas/New Years) .. $300/night .. $1600/week
Christmas  & New Years Week.................................. $3000/week
Easter Week.................................................. $2350/week
June 20- July31 .................................. $300/night .. $1600/week
May 01-Jun 19 .................................. $200/night .. $1200/week
August 1- Nov 30 (excluding Thanksgiving) .......$200/night .. $1200/week
Thanksgiving Week ............................................ $2350/week
July and August 2011 Special.......$1000/week

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

Sorry this information is not available. Please contact the owner/manager for more information.