Whales view, beach house on Cliff Villamarunga

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A modern living room with a view of a pool and ocean.
A spacious living area with a pool, modern furniture, and a large window overlooking the pool.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a view of the ocean at dusk.
A balcony with four lounge chairs and a small table, overlooking a pool and a view of the ocean.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a view of the sea.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Spacious, comfortable rooms
    Guests love the top-rated, generously-sized rooms.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Romelia Wildlife Refuge

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Porch or lanai
  • Massages in spa
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Tango Mar, Provincia de Puntarenas
  • Place, Romelia Wildlife Refuge
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Los Delfines Golf & Country Club
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Teresa Beach
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cóbano Airport (ACO)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Cóbano

Located in Cóbano, this villa is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Santa Teresa Beach and Romelia Wildlife Refuge can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Los Delfines Golf & Country Club. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Tango Mar, Provincia de Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Romelia Wildlife Refuge - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Los Delfines Golf & Country Club - 17 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Montezuma Beach - 27 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Santa Teresa Beach - 45 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Manzanillo Beach - 52 min drive - 31.0 km

Getting around

  • Tambor (TMU) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cocina De Leña La Cobaneña - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Tucán - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Montezuma Latino - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Palenque Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bar Cocobolo - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Whales view, beach house on Cliff Villamarunga have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Whales view, beach house on Cliff Villamarunga?

As of Oct 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whales view, beach house on Cliff Villamarunga on Nov 2, 2026 start from $763, 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 Whales view, beach house on Cliff Villamarunga 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 Whales view, beach house on Cliff Villamarunga?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whales view, beach house on Cliff Villamarunga?

Check-out is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Whales view, beach house on Cliff Villamarunga located?

This Cóbano villa is on the beach, 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Romelia Wildlife Refuge, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Playa Palmeras and Playa Las Manchas. Los Delfines Golf & Country Club and Parque Nacional Curu are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villamarunga was an exceptional property. The deamlike tropical setting was beyond expectations. Javier and Yorleny by extension went to all ends to guarantee our stay was truly dreamy. They are the consummate care takers communicating throughout our stays just to make sure my group was checked on for anything we could possibly desire.The property has all the amenities a villa could offer while experiencing not a single problem or encountered issue. Tango Mar is a tropical paradise as we had monkeys, macaws, iguanas and whales to view on a daily basis. We intend to begin our next Costa Rica trip with a stay at Villamarunga.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Property

Wonderful property. We had 6 people, families. Beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful beach time

This house will take your breath away! It is in a beautiful location adjacent to a picturesque beach which will take your breath away. The host was very helpful and responsive. We loved our time here!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Javier, Jimena, Leo and Yorleny were all so amazing! From the moment we stepped foot into this dream we were taken complete care of! Any question was answered immediately! The airline lost our luggage and Leo and Yorleny made themselves available to help us with the laundry on their days off! Leaving was so hard! I would recommend this place 100 times over to anyone interested in an escape into luxury. Every place was 30-45 minute drive but never felt bad because the scenery was so beautiful. To anyone interested in renting here...DO IT! I promise you won't be disappointed! So long Villa Murunga! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

yoga trip

Beautiful property. Big bedrooms, clean bathrooms, spectaculer views. No hot tub. The kitchen could have been cleaner (moldy cutting boards, dirty drawers and only four coffee cups)Location was good. 5 minute walk to the beach. The property manager was very attentive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful vacation and unbelievable chef!

Our group of 2 families of 4 stayed here last week. The property is beautiful and well organized for a large family or large group. Everything is designed to amplify the beautiful ocean view. The air conditioning makes the rooms nice and cool to sleep and the beach is just a pretty 5 minute walk away with additional amenities available at the Tango Mar resort associated with the property. BUT for us the best part was the staff and chef. Leo is the property manager and after reading other reviews about hiring a cook, we asked Leo to arrange a cook for most of our meals for the week. Heling was amazing! The food was delicious - everything from fish, shrimp, beef tenderloin to lasagna. The cooking and shopping was done and we could enjoy our vacation. Thank you all for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 30, 2023
I am very glad that you enjoyed your stay in Villamarunga. We loved hosting you and your family, you were a wonderful guests. I want to clarify that for a mistake in your evaluation I put 4 stars in houses rules when I wanted to put 5 stars. We hope to see you soon and thank you very much for your comment. greetings, Javier
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

I didn't want to leave!

OMG, what a perfect place with an unbelievably nice and helpful property manager, Jimena. The home was perfect for a family trip with a couple and three teens! We had extra room for more guests! The view from the master suite off of the deck were literally unreal. I pinched myself every morning and evening. Everything you needed was on the property and if there was a question or recommendation, Jimena was quick to respond. Every rec was spot on. My favorite was our snorkeling and trip to Isla Tortuga. She hooked us up with an amazing local man named Chema. I highly recommend this home and am really hoping to make it back. SOON!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Villamarunga equals paradise

We stayed with two other couples and couldn’t have enjoyed the property more! The cliff views and ocean views from the pools were amazing. You can lay in bed and look at the ocean from the three ocean facing rooms on the second floor. We really didn’t want to leave the property! Exploring from there was easy though. We had access to the restaurant and spa at the resort across the rope bridge. Supermarket was about 20mins from the property and had most anything you needed. We had very attentive service from Jenny, sharing local food with us and helping with our Spanish not to mention all of the things she normally does!! The grounds and pool were kept up nicely. We couldn’t have asked for a better location. It was quite the drive from the Liberia Airport but it had amazing views and we got to explore so much of the country! I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location and property; Jeny is awesome

We were very pleased with our stay at Villa Marunga. The home and property are beautiful, and Costa Rica is a great place to visit. Having Jeny there to make breakfast for us was amazing. She did an excellent job of creating a wonderful breakfast with whatever we had available, and she is a lovely person. Communication with the management was great, and they provided nice recommendations for things to do and places to eat. A couple notes about the property: - the wifi was very spotty; I mention this only in case you need to do any sort of work or other projects that require good, consistent internet. That being said, we were able to consistently get decent 4LTE cell service in the upstairs bedroom that is to the left if facing the house from the front (first bedroom to right at top of spiral stairs), and it was sufficient to support FaceTime and Teams-type calls - the road into the house is about a mile long and is not paved, so it is pretty rough in spots; I only mention this to ensure you have a vehicle that can handle it (does not need to be 4-wheel drive though) Overall, it is a great place to stay and a place we will definitely revisit if coming to this part of CR again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful stay in an amazing property

This is one heck of a property. The view from the cliff is utterly astounding and I found myself awake every morning at 545 am to see the sunrise and we could also watch the sunset from the lookout. The pool temp was perfect since it is HOT. The grounds were well kept. Being able to walk 5 minutes to the Tango Mar hotel for dinner or out onto a pristine beach with tide pools and fun wave jumping with the kids was amazing. There were Macaws that hung out in the tree above us in the pool and we were close enough to do bioluminescence bay and Curu refuge where we saw Capuchins. There were very few drawbacks to this property. The helper person is there to clean in the morning but does not prepare breakfast which was a misinterpretation we had of other reviews. They offer a chef, but you have to provide the food, which makes it not so enticing. Also, they tack on a fee/per/person after 4 people which I found annoying, but did not deter us from staying at the property. Overall, we had an amazing time!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nothing Short of Amazing!

We will probably never stay commercial again. This is a beautiful house that overlooks the ocean. It is off the beaten path for sure, but well worth it. We missed the first ferry so had to wait a bit, but trust me it's worth it. We were greeted by Leo, who called and ordered pizza for us and then showed us the house. It was the best night sleep I have ever had! The next morning Jenny was there and made us an authentic Costa Rican breakfast. I didn't touch a dish and with nine of us this is just what I needed. She cleaned daily and was so friendly. Leo set up all our events with friendly, honest people. We did Tortuga Island and lunch. We also went on two ATV excursions. One to the waterfalls. It was fun for all of us 17 to 47. Jimenea, the owner, set up Covid tests ( needed to re-enter the US) at the house. Prior to and during the stay she and Leo instantly answered in WhatsApp. Looking to go to Costa Rica? You won't beat this experience! People on the plane back were talking about their hotel stays, which they thought were great, but we all felt sorry for them!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 13, 2022
Good morning Shelley, Thank you very much for your comment, we loved having you staying at Villamarunga. We are waiting for you soon!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Gem in the Nicoya Peninsula

We stayed 9 nights and it is a special place. The views are unmatched as it's perched atop a high cliff and overlooks the ocean. The staff at the house is also world class and became our friends, helping with anything that arose. The house manager, Jeni, even cooked us some special Tico foods that were scrumptious. We were well cared for and the house is so perfect for 5 separate bedrooms and bathrooms when you have a large group. We had 10 total people and the house offered us multiple spots to hang out and dine at home. We enjoyed watching 2 scarlet macaws nesting in a palm in front garden each day. Grocery within 15 minutes, but otherwise pretty remote. A few things that could be improved are as follows: there is no central air conditioning in the main living spaces of the home (although the home is best utilized when the 'glass wall' between the living space and the pool/ocean view is wide open)! We understand WHY AC is not suited for the home, but nonethless, the listing made us think the entire house was air conditioned. The bedrooms are - though when we arrived, we had to spend one terribly sweltering night as one AC was broken. It was quickly fixed the following day. Also, the sofa in the main living space of the house could use a refresh. The beach needs trash pick up badly, and the Tango Mar resort also is a bit rundown. We stayed in our villa mostly when we weren't adventuring. Overall, a beautiful place if you're near Tambor.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Breathtaking Views and Amazing Accommodations

This house sets the bar for all other vacations from now on. From the howler monkeys right outside our door, to the gorgeous pool and amazing ocean views, it just can't be beat. The owners were super easy to work with, and Jenny and Leo were onsite to make things perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Escape

We came to Villamarunga with 2 other couples. Our first time to visit Costa Rica. The house itself is wonderful and so relaxing and the views are so incredible!! We had such an incredible week! Javier and Jimena were excellent hosts and offered so much information and helped with all questions we had. They were a joy to work with. Jeny was a wonderful bonus as she fixed a delicious breakfast daily and kept the house tidy. It truly was a beautiful escape and refreshing time away!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Beach House

We arrived at the property and were met by Leo who welcomed us and told us needed information about the property. Everything was just as described and the house is very nice! We all enjoyed the pool, beautiful rooms and view of the ocean. We loved that the house is right next to Tango Mar Resort since we were able to walk there and get dinner or drinks by the pool. The owners of this house are extremely helpful and go out of their way to make it a very pleasant experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Property

We had a great time at the property, beautiful view and the pool was awesome. Leo and Jenny were great! Just a minor recommendation to the property management, the kitchen amenities (dishes, appliances etc.) should be upgraded.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 29, 2021
Dear Karoline, Thank you for staying at Villa Marunga. The comfort of our guests is our top priority and we appreciate your feed back as it helps us improve out guest’s experience. Pura vida
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

We stayed at this beach house for a week with our adult children and their plus ones. It was so beautiful! The views are amazing and the house was perfect. Jennie kept it so clean and fixed us breakfast every morning. Leo set up our excursions and showed us a fantastic restaurant for dinner with a sunset view. I would come back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

100% Recommend

We highly recommend this property as the perfect family getaway if you want to escape busy tourist traps and experience authentic Costa Rican culture while having luxurious accommodations. It was the perfect location set on a cliff overlooking the ocean. The sunsets are spectacular! The location is the perfect blend of private relaxation and short drives to Montezuma for guided tours. The walk to the beach at the Tango Mar resort over a hanging bridge was delightful. Leo was friendly and knowledgeable and Jenny was so helpful with breakfast, laundry and cleaning! The home is well furnished with plenty of room for everyone and the pool was clean and inviting. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pristine location and amazing ocean view combined with great decoration. Highly recommended!

I would rate Villa Marunga with 6 starts in every category if that was possible. The house is simply gorgeous, meticulously decorated with great taste, is very well maintained and has the most amazing view (the pictures are very accurate). The owners and the property manager are very responsive and they went above and beyond to make sure we had a great stay. Special thanks to Jenny who is a lovely lady that takes daily care of the house and who was also so kind to help us with breakfast and laundry. Villa Marunga sets a new (and higher) standard for luxury stay and I would certainly come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A slice of heaven on earth

The house was impeccable and well appointed. The furnishings were all new and it was so so clean. We were able to relax and enjoy the beautiful vistas from a birds eye view of the beach. Easy walk to the beach and parrots flying overhead. What an incredible stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 9, 2021
Thank you very much Suzie, We loved having you at home, you were wonderful guests. regards, Javier
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Inmejorable

Una casa de ensueño, con una ubicación y unas vistas inmejorable y una atención exquisita . Muchísimas gracias entre otros a Jenny y a Leo. Espero poder regresar muy pronto.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 30, 2020
Nos alegramos mucho que disfrutaran su estancia en Villamarunga. Les esperamos pronto, Pura Vida!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property

We had an amazing time here. It was everything we expected and the view is spectacular. Yenny the housekeepers was amazing as well as Kris the Chef the Javier provided. Would definitely stay here again if/when we are back in Costa Rica. Super close to grocery store, entertainment and adventure.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 30, 2020
We loved having Amanda and her group staying in Villamarunga. They were very polite and really enjoyed their stay. See you soon! Pura Vida!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Incredible Views

We booked it last second, they were very accommodating. Property pictures were accurate. Everything is as described with truly amazing views. It was just my wife and myself, but the house has room for many more. Pool is large, and the house has more than enough windows to enjoy the sound and breeze of the ocean!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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