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Bahia Pez Vela -1 Minute Walk to Secluded Beach, Ocean View and Infinity Pools!

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Villa is steps from secluded beach with great snorkeling.
View of main pool from above
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 112100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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Ocotal, Guanacaste
  • Place, Bahia Pez Vela Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocotal Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Coco Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

powder room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bahia Pez Vela -1 Minute Walk to Secluded Beach, Ocean View and Infinity Pools!

Villa Toucan (BPV No. 6) is a delightful Three Bedroom villa with 2.5 bathrooms nestled in a secluded cove 25 minutes from Liberia's International Airport. Ocean view, 1 min walk to beach, pool and restaurant. You can see and hear both the ocean waves and howler monkeys from this Villa!

The Villa is steps from the beach in the Bahia Pez Vela Resort next to Playa Octotal and 5 kilometers from Playa del Coco. This resort is the ONLY property on this secluded beach that has an abundance of peace and quiet. This villa is one of the beach area villas (second row from beach) so it is an easy, less than a minute, walk to the beach, main pool and restaurant. You can hear waves of the Pacific and chatter of the howler monkeys in the nearby trees from this fully equipped two level home and see Hummingbirds check out the flowers we've planted just for them. You'll also have unlimited access to our small gated community's two pools, restaurant (Soluna Beach Bistro) and sea kayaks. The resort has wireless internet, accessible from the villa.

At low tide, you can walk to Playa Ocotal which is a bigger beach and has a few restaurants and hotels. It's otherwise a quick (5 km) drive to Playa Coco which is a bustling town with tons of water sports, restaurants and shops. There are plentiful activities near the villa including scuba diving, fishing, snorkeling, whale watching, bird watching, and canopy tours. You can even get a massage on the beach.

The Villa has a living room, full kitchen and dining area, outdoor patio with seating area and bbq and three bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The Master BR has a king bed, private bathroom and outdoor balcony. The second bedroom is perfect for a family with kids or a couple having one queen and 2 twin beds . The third BR has a queen bed and fold out couch (folds into a large twin/small double). The living room couch also folds into a full bed.

Villa also has high speed fiberoptic wireless internet to keep up with work (if you want), ceiling fans and air conditioning so you can tailor your comfort level, washing machine - dryer, a washer-dryer so you can pack light and stay fresh, fresh linens and beach towels, TV with Amazon Firestick to access your Amazon, Hulu, Netflix accounts, microwave, dvd player, dishwasher. and many kitchen accoutrements (blender, toaster, coffee maker).

Within a short drive there are ample opportunities for all the activities Costa Rica is known for: hiking, birdwatching, canoeing, white water rafting, canopy tours, turtle watching, hot spring hopping, monkeying around with monkeys, wildlife watching, coffee plantation tours, mountain biking, horseback riding and more.

Villa Toucan is within 1.5 hour drive of three volcanoes
(Tenorio, Miravalles and Ricon de la Vieja), several national
parks (Palo Verde, Ricon de la Vieja, Tenorio, Santa Rosa,
Playa Grande) and dozens of day trip activities including
bird watching, canopy tours, fishing, horseback riding, rafting, hiking, scuba diving, and turtle watching. The two Costa Rica most famous tourist destinations: Arenal Volcano and Monteverde Cloud Forest are a 2-3 hour drive away. The concierge at Bahia Pez Vela can arrange all of these excursions and activities. Or just sit at the beach, enjoy the peace and quiet, get a massage and do nothing. Whatever suits you!

For detailed info and more photos see web address below or email us. Special discounts for last minute booking available! If you've read this far and book at least a 3 night stay we'll throw in a $50 gift certificate to the onsite restaurant, Soluna. Just remind us by email.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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Important information

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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 deadbolt lock

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 in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa. Rocio's Kitchen and Ericka's Fruit Stand are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ocotal, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Bahia Pez Vela Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ocotal Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Coco Beach - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Playa Hermosa - 18 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Playa Calzón de Pobre - 20 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Ocotal - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪Coconut Pool Bar - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Toscana - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Arenal - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Liberia - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bahia Pez Vela -1 Minute Walk to Secluded Beach, Ocean View and Infinity Pools! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Bahia Pez Vela -1 Minute Walk to Secluded Beach, Ocean View and Infinity Pools!?

As of Mar 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bahia Pez Vela -1 Minute Walk to Secluded Beach, Ocean View and Infinity Pools! on Jun 23, 2026 start from $348, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Bahia Pez Vela -1 Minute Walk to Secluded Beach, Ocean View and Infinity Pools! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bahia Pez Vela -1 Minute Walk to Secluded Beach, Ocean View and Infinity Pools!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bahia Pez Vela -1 Minute Walk to Secluded Beach, Ocean View and Infinity Pools!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bahia Pez Vela -1 Minute Walk to Secluded Beach, Ocean View and Infinity Pools! located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is steps from Bahia Pez Vela Beach and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Coco Beach. Ocotal Beach and El Coco Casino are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had excellent communication with the hosts who sent us all kinds of helpful information about the property, surrounding area and activities. The villa was clean and well equipped and we loved the peaceful setting on the beach - gorgeous setting!! The staff at the resort was friendly and helpful as well. Awesome trip!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication. Spacious and close to beach and pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chantel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Henry was amazing for helping us prepare for travel. He answered all of our questions and provided us with great information prior to our arrival. The location was right on the money. We travelled with 4 kids and 5 adults and we all had a great time. The pool was well loved an the ocean being steps away made the kids vacation. We will be booking again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and accommodations

The property is well maintained and beautifully situated on a mostly private bay. Beautiful views and beach. Snorkeling was great right off the beach. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

heidi k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful private beach

Villa Tucan was just as described, spacious and comfortable for our family of five. The black sand beach was beautiful and right next to the pools. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break Vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Well equipped villa with good access to pool, beach, and restaurant. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Micah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Family Getaway

What a wonderful place! The beauty of this villa and being so close to the beach will definitely stay a core memory for us for years to come. The host communication and advice was excellent. I hope to come back someday!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas break in Costa Rica

We had an incredible stay in Ocatal. The location and villa were perfect for our needs traveling with our 3 adult daughters. Plenty of space, house was comfortable, kitchen well equipped, and the location to the beach/pools was ideal. Hope to come back someday.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it

Loved it
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Caroline L.

Girls trip

The perfect beach/pool property. Condo was very comfortable, clean and spacious with a lovely back yard, mango trees, exotic birds....Short walk to pool and beach and lovely restaurant. Its a small community of condos very secluded from hub bub of the other areas and busier public beaches, but they were accessible by walk or driving. 10 min drive to town with great shopping, restaurants, casino. Also short drive to zip lining and monkey reserve.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad H.

Wonderful Stay at Villa Toucan

Our family of 4 had a great week at Villa Toucan. The description and images of the villa are very accurate. We enjoyed having coffee each morning on the outdoor patio and watching the birds and monkeys. We spent many days hanging out at the pool and going back and forth to the ocean. The beach is very private and the water calm. We did a lot of snorkeling along the edges of the beach/cove and saw a lot of very cool and colorful fish. The restaurant at the pool is an added bonus. The food and service is great, and the kids especially enjoyed the smoothies and ice cream. All in all, a great trip. Thanks for sharing Villa Toucan with us!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful beach

What a lovely vacation at Villa Toucan. Jackie and Cesar were very friendly and accommodating. The air conditioner broke and was replaced the same day. The owner of the property was also very prompt to respond to our inquiries. We used local taxis to get to Coco Beach for grocers and some meals. Walking is virtually impossible given the hills and heat. The location is extremely peaceful and we enjoyed sitting outside to bird watch. The beach truly was the highlight for us. We did some snorkeling and saw plenty of fish along the rocks that surrounded it. It was perfect for swimming and had a sandy bottom. This is our 4th time to Costa Rica, we love the local people who are so friendly.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Hidden Gem

We rented Villa #6 in Pez Vela for a short stay in April 2023. We loved the Villa. It had everything we needed. The Kitchen was well stocked with all the things we needed to cook our own meals. Sitting outside at night was wonderful, the lush landscaping is full of tropical plants and trees. The beach is a short walk ( a block ). There is a pool that only the members or renters can use so it is quieter and more private. We ate at the restaurant by the pool. Their food was fabulous. If you like a challenging hike, you can walk from Pez Vela Beach to Ocotal Beach. We would surely rent there again. Side Note: this was during Easter week and all the local people flood the beaches, because Pez Vela is more private the beach was not overcrowded like the other beaches. And the sunsets are out of this world beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

6 Weeks at Villa Toucan

We rented the Villa for 6 winter weeks and loved every minute we were there. Every day is a beautiful day. The setting is lovely overlooking the ocean. We swam every day. The black sand beach seldom had anyone else but us on it.Twice a week the massage ladies set up their tables on the sand. The swimming pool is very good for lap swimming as children, if there are any there, have their own pool. There is a very good outdoor restaurant along side the pool where lunch and dinner are served at reasonable prices. The fish is always excellent. Ocotal is well located for excursions to volcanos, the cloud forest, river trips and turtle watching. The staff in the office is very helpful in arranging these trips. It is a short drive into the town where there are several restaurants and an excellent grocery store. Villa Toucan is like having your own second home. It is spacious, quiet and very private. We enjoyed sitting on the master bedroom balcony and watching the monkeys in the trees and the nesting tiger herons as well as many other birds. We plan to return there next winter. Edward and Joan from Chicago
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time in Costa Rica

My wife and I had to cancel a family trip due to illness, so we decided to check out villas in Costa Rica on short notice.The owners were very quick to respond and took time to answer any questions we had , and gave us tips as well. Highly recommend the house the location and the on site restaurant !!. We will book again in the future.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We will be back

Owner very helpful and quick to respond. great location less than an hour from the airport. loved being able to walk to an essentially private beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Costa Roca Family Vacation

This villa was perfect for our family. The resort is down the road from Playa Coco where you can get groceries and any other supplies you might need. The house is well appointed and beds were comfortable. We had a large group, including a 4 year old and the proximity to the beach and pool was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise in Costa Rica

First of all, we experienced such generous and thoughtful communication with Liz and Henry, who made our entire experience flawless and perfect. They gave us so much advice, which was invaluable as it was our first time to Costa Rica. Our family of 6 adults spent one week at Villa Toucan, which exceeded our expectations. The furniture and decor is comfortable with some updates. While we did think it could maybe have more chairs in the living room for the number of adults we had, there was plenty of space for us all to stretch out. The beds were all very comfortable (We slept so well!); there was a fabulous dining table and the kitchen had all the supplies we needed to make some wonderful meals. We were also grateful for an abundance of beach towels and a laundry room. The location of the townhouse for us was excellent, with close proximity to the beach and pool -- this made going to the ocean oh so easy! And the resort's restaurant (by the pool) is very good. We ate there for New Year's and thoroughly enjoyed it. The nearest town, Coco, is about a 12 minute drive away and had some excellent grocery stores and a fresh fish store, as well as numerous restaurants. We loved that we were in a quiet beach of our own, which was never over crowded. Everyone (residents, guests, staff and locals) was very friendly and we definitely feel we want to return again and again to Villa Toucan and its gorgeous location. This was by far one of our favorite vacations!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

The Tuscan Villa is very clean and steps away from the beach! Beautiful views and the local people whom take care of the properties treat you like family😊Our family of five felt at home and very safe!
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon W.

Beach and Quiet

There were six of us (3 adults and 3 kids) and we had a fantastic time...the kids were water logged at the end of four nights. The beach was quiet and the on-sight restaurant was good too...although I would recommend a trip to the bay over and Father Roosters. Lovely birds as well as Howler monkeys. We did a few day trips to parks and pottery - perhaps a little far but looking at the map, I don’t see a great alternative so would not slight it - about 60-90min drive one way. Although Playa Coco is right next door and all the food and entertainment amenities to boot. Would certainly recommend and hope to be back. Thx G
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

Very special place!

Wonderful stay at Villa #6! Very comfortable place with many options for larger groups. We were only 3, but it could easily sleep many more. Very close to the beach. Two great pools to use with advantages to both. Loved going kayaking. The food & service at the restaurant were both excellent, but I also recommend going to Roosters nearby. Enjoyed playing games outside in the back of the house & also at the bigger pool. Enjoyed watching the solar eclipse while we were there. A baby fox came by to visit us the last night. We saw monkeys & birds. There were papayas on the tree outside, but unfortunately they were not ripe yet. They can be cooked up when still green, but I didn't try that. If you go, there's a great taco stand in Coco by one of the grocery stores.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Fantastic vacation in this idyllic location -

Perfect 4 days in a beautiful, tucked away spot with a private beach, beautiful views, restaurant onsite but a short 10 minute drive to town that has everything you need. Villa is spacious and wonderfully equipped, beds very comfortable, nice outdoor patios to take in the views. Will definitely go back. Owner provided extensive information on the property. Highly recommend!!
Verified

6/10 Okay

carol m.

Excellent location amongst the group of villas!

Good location, good time! The restaurant on the site has the best service and best food within 15 Km (10 miles) Great, clean pools and wonderful proximity to the ocean! The unit was spacious and clean, but needs the plumbing; toilets, faucets, counter tops upgraded to 2018 standards. The office staff, pool and restaurant staff were exceptional. With the plumbing and other upgrades completed, I'd give a 5 star. Norm Mole PS For what I paid for the Toucan unit I could rent a brand new two bedroom, two bathroom unit 2 minutes away from Pez Vela for THREE MONTHS (no pool and not close to the ocean/beach .
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Annette R.

The Villa exceeded our expectations!!

It was our first time in Costa Rica and we had several questions before our trip. The owners of our Villa were always very responsive to our questions and extremely helpful. We really enjoyed the location and office staff at Bahia Pez Vela. Ceasar and Jackie did an amazing job helping us with all of the tours we booked while we were there.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

enrico b.

Great place great home

The home is perfect, very well equipped kitchen, confy beds, internet, satellite tv, air conditioning, quiet, very close to the beach 1 min, walking. Beautiful place
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

About the host

Hosted by elizabeth loeb or henry docter

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We live in Washington, D.C. where Liz works for the Justice Department as an environmental prosecutor and Henry brings beauty and joy to the world through his art and occasionally practices law from the house, and took care of our two child who are not adults, Hannah (25) and Jonah (23) as of early 2025.

Why they chose this property

We wanted a place that was secluded and relaxing but also had outdoor and cultural attractions nearby. The fact it's only 25 minutes from an international airport was also a big draw.

What makes this property unique

The resort is quiet, secluded and very relaxing. If you're looking for a party scene then this is not for you. But for families with kids and couples it's a wonderful place to just kick back. You can even get a massage on the beach while listening to breaking waves and howler monkeys. Walks around the area yield beautiful views and birdwatching. Then again, if you get tired of all that peace and quiet and want to see and do stuff all the activities Costa Rica offers are very nearby: horseback riding, hiking, zip lining, scuba-diving, rafting, volcanoeing, hot springs, etc.

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