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Casa Uno, Beachfront in Lovely Playa Ocotal.
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Master Bedroom entry level
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Master bath
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Casa Uno, Beachfront in Lovely Playa Ocotal.
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- Kitchen
- Washer
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Children welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Some exceptions possible. Contact owners.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Non-smoking.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please turn off the a/c units.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
El Ocotal
Located in Sardinal, this villa is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa. Traveling with kids? Consider Rocio's Kitchen and Ericka's Fruit Stand. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

El Ocotal, Guanacaste
What's nearby
- Ocotal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Coco Beach - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
- Bahia Pez Vela Beach - 7 min drive - 1.5 km
- Playa Hermosa - 16 min drive - 8.0 km
- Playa Calzón de Pobre - 17 min drive - 8.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Restaurante Donde Claudio y Gloria - 8 min drive
- Soda Teresita - 6 min drive
- Zi Lounge - 8 min drive
- Coconutz Brewhouse - 8 min drive
- La Caveja - 6 min drive
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
Mar 20, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
carol d.
Mar 15, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
carol d.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Daniel D.
Mar 2, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Daniel D.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Richard D.
Mar 3, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Richard D.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Maggie J.
Feb 9, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maggie J.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Patricia B.
Jan 2, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Patricia B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jason K.
Sep 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jason K.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sheila A.
Sep 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sheila A.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert J.
Aug 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




Robert J.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Belisa B.
Apr 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay!
Belisa B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
A M.
Jul 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
A M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
JASON K.
May 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Family Stay
JASON K.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Helen D.
Jul 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Helen D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael M.
Jun 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach trip
Michael M.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Darcie J.
Dec 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in the beach
Darcie J.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Onica N.
Sep 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Beachfront Home
Onica N.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Penelope K.
Jun 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Grandmother, Daughter, Grandaughter retreat.
Penelope K.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paula V.
Jun 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing!
Paula V.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Crista C.
Sep 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Retirement trip
Crista C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Norma C.
Aug 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Casa Uno
Norma C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Heather C.
Mar 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
Heather C.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jill C.
Dec 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful condo
Jill C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Diane Z.
Jan 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect beachside rental for 3 couples
Diane Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joseph K.
Aug 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Space in Ocotal.
Joseph K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jessica and Dean T.
Jun 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect home away from home




Jessica and Dean T.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
About the host
Hosted by Liz Wilson and Sergio Araya
Liz & Sergio discovered and fell in love with Casa Uno in 2014 when the Merrick’s (original owners) listed on VRBO and kindly rented to Liz, Sergio and a bunch of their kids. Finally Liz & Sergio had found a place they could fit, afford and please their blended families! Casa Uno became their go-to beach spot, with kids and without.
Liz and Sergio both already had soft spots for Playa Ocotal. Sergio, a Costa Rican, had fun childhood memories of his family camping on this very beach of Ocotal over 40 years ago (then completely undeveloped)! Liz discovered Ocotal with visiting family at Christmas in 2009, the year when she and her kids came from Baltimore, MD to live in Monteverde for a school year. In Ocotal, Liz so enjoyed the warm, calm surf and shade trees by the ocean -- this was beach nirvana to her.
Somewhere in those years, Liz and Sergio fell in love with each other and co-founded Parque EcoPaz in Monteverde. They have carried on with their work, married and continue in a robust, long distance relationship as the kids in the US finish their educations. Around their wedding in 2017, they noticed that Casa Uno was for sale. Though not really in their immediate plans, Sergio and Liz knew they would have a lifetime ahead of making connections across their cultures and countries through work, family, and friends, and they knew this house would give them a wonderful anchor space to do that. They hope Casa Uno will welcome many to the warmth and wonders of Costa Rica!
Liz and Sergio both already had soft spots for Playa Ocotal. Sergio, a Costa Rican, had fun childhood memories of his family camping on this very beach of Ocotal over 40 years ago (then completely undeveloped)! Liz discovered Ocotal with visiting family at Christmas in 2009, the year when she and her kids came from Baltimore, MD to live in Monteverde for a school year. In Ocotal, Liz so enjoyed the warm, calm surf and shade trees by the ocean -- this was beach nirvana to her.
Somewhere in those years, Liz and Sergio fell in love with each other and co-founded Parque EcoPaz in Monteverde. They have carried on with their work, married and continue in a robust, long distance relationship as the kids in the US finish their educations. Around their wedding in 2017, they noticed that Casa Uno was for sale. Though not really in their immediate plans, Sergio and Liz knew they would have a lifetime ahead of making connections across their cultures and countries through work, family, and friends, and they knew this house would give them a wonderful anchor space to do that. They hope Casa Uno will welcome many to the warmth and wonders of Costa Rica!
Why they chose this property
A lot of love and good energy course through this house. We like to share and grow this energy with any who find its attributes as satisfying as we do!
What makes this property unique
Every beach in Costa Rica has its own unique qualities. Casa Uno/Playa Ocotal is our “just right” place:
Safe, comfortable, and affordable beachfront with a warm local flavor;
Plenty of nature to see, hear and experience right in our own backyard;
Cocktails, smoothies, ceviche, and neighborhood feel of Father Rooster’s restaurant;
Relaxation balanced with access to as much action as Costa Rica offers in town, on tours, or in nearby nature/adventure attractions.
Colorful sunsets, sparkling night sky and shooting stars.
Safe, comfortable, and affordable beachfront with a warm local flavor;
Plenty of nature to see, hear and experience right in our own backyard;
Cocktails, smoothies, ceviche, and neighborhood feel of Father Rooster’s restaurant;
Relaxation balanced with access to as much action as Costa Rica offers in town, on tours, or in nearby nature/adventure attractions.
Colorful sunsets, sparkling night sky and shooting stars.
Languages:
English, French, Spanish
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