Close your eyes and imagine this ... You're sitting on your patio, listening to the waves crashing just 100ft (30m) away. You head to your private yard to relax on the lounge chairs by the private plunge pool. You grab your snorkel gear and head to the calm waters of Playa Ocotal. Don't bother putting on your shoes; just open the gate and walk right onto the sand. THIS is the place for your dream vacation.
We manage over 100 vacation rentals in the area, so our hosting style is a little different than that of an individual host. During your stay, you’ll be supported by a dedicated team to ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Vacation Specialists are available to help you plan your trip, including transportation, tours, boat trips, private chefs, spa services, and local recommendations. • Guest Support Team members will be your primary point of contact for any questions related to the home before and during your stay.
Our team works together to provide responsive support and help you enjoy a seamless, stress-free vacation.
Los Almendros is a gated community on the beach in Playa Ocotal. There is a guard that lets guests in and out of the property. In addition to your private plunge pool, you can use the shared community pool with ocean views, loungers and covered table areas.
Guests have private use of the home, as well as the private yard and plunge pool. There is also a shared, oceanview pool are with covered seating areas and lounge chairs.
Los Almendros 3 stands out as one of the rare beachfront properties in the region. Positioned mere steps away from the shoreline of Playa Ocotal, this villa boasts three bedrooms and plenty of space. The main floor features a kitchen, living area, full bathroom, and primary bedroom. The spacious balcony invites relaxation - dine al fresco, grill up dinner or just listen to the waves. The lower level has two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom, each with access to the private yard. The yard offers a tranquil retreat with its plunge pool and lounge chairs, while a gate provides direct access to the beach.
Playa Ocotal is celebrated for its calm surf, excellent snorkeling spots, and serves as an ideal starting point for ocean adventures and exploring the surrounding area.
Features - Direct beach access from your private yard with plunge pool - 3 ocean view bedrooms - 2 full bathrooms - Beachfront balcony with dining table and outdoor sofa - Gas BBQ - Fully-equipped kitchen with dishwasher - Living room with 48" Smart TV - High-speed internet - Safe for your valuables - Private washer & dryer - Gated community with 24/7 security - Private, covered parking space for 1 car +1 uncovered parking space
Sleeping Arrangements: - Primary bedroom - King bed, 42" Smart TV, dresser, access to ocean view patio. This bedroom has a full bathroom right outside the door. - Lower-level bedroom #1 - King bed, 42" Smart TV, dresser, closet, safe for valuables, sliding doors to the yard. - Lower-level bedroom #2 - Two single beds (configured as a King on request), closet, sliding doors to the yard. Note - The lower level bedrooms share a full bathroom
Guests will be most comfortable with a rental car or golf cart for their stay, which we can assist with! While it is walkable around Playa Ocotal, most shops and restaurants are located in Playas del Coco. We do not recommend this home without transportation of some kind.
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About the neighborhood
El Ocotal
Located in Sardinal, this vacation home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa. Diamante Eco Adventure Park and Rocio's Kitchen are also worth visiting.
El Capricho Mexican Restaurant & Bar - 5 min drive
Father Rooster - 1 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Beachfront Villa - From Your Yard to the Sand! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Beachfront Villa - From Your Yard to the Sand!?
As of May 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beachfront Villa - From Your Yard to the Sand! on Aug 31, 2026 start from $277, 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 Beachfront Villa - From Your Yard to the Sand! 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 Beachfront Villa - From Your Yard to the Sand!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beachfront Villa - From Your Yard to the Sand!?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beachfront Villa - From Your Yard to the Sand! located?
Nestled on the beach, this Sardinal vacation home is steps from Ocotal Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Coco Beach. Bahia Pez Vela Beach and El Coco Casino are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Beachfront Villa was footsteps away from the black sand beach. Beach was incredible with dynamic snorkeling and turquoise blue water. Home is a little more aged than the pictures and pool/pool deck were dirty and unkept.
Melynda B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 21, 2026
Thank you for your feedback — it’s great to hear you enjoyed the beachfront setting and your time by the water. We appreciate your comments as well and are currently working to implement private pool maintenance to ensure a more consistent standard moving forward.
Great location for a quiet beach stay. We loved the direct access to the beach, less crowded and only a short drive to Coco for more restaurant options. We also enjoyed cool bird watching and wildlife sightings right from the deck. Father Rooster is a fun restaurant just a few minutes walk and the snorkeling was also great!
Diane L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 20, 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so happy you enjoyed the peaceful setting and the chance to experience the local wildlife right from the deck — those moments are truly special. It’s great to hear you took advantage of the nearby dining and snorkeling as well - Playa Ocotal is one of our favorite area beaches! We’d love to welcome you back for another relaxing escape!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Gabby
Jan 26, 2026
Very family friendly!
My family and I visit the area and rent from Rich Coast commonly, as usual, their service makes the whole experience carefree!!! We love Ocotal and hope to enjoy this beach for many years to come
Perfect Stay – Absolutely Magical!We had the most amazing stay at this home—truly could not have asked for anything better! The oceanfront location is unbeatable, and the beach itself felt absolutely magical. The water is stunning—clear, beautiful, and perfect for relaxing or exploring.One of our favorite surprises was how close the house is to a blowhole—such a unique and fun experience! The surrounding town is also very walkable, which made it easy to explore and enjoy the area without needing to drive everywhere.The house itself had everything we could possibly need—fully stocked and incredibly comfortable. You can tell a lot of thought went into making guests feel at home. The gated neighborhood made us feel very safe, and having access to three community pools was such a bonus!Groceries and essentials are an easy trip into Coco, which made everything super convenient.Honestly, we have zero complaints. This place was perfect, and we would come back in a heartbeat!
Mindy H.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 16, 2026
Thank you for staying with us — and for your lovely review! It's wonderful to hear your trip felt so memorable from start to finish. It’s great to know the setting and overall experience made it easy to relax and enjoy everything the area has to offer. We’d love to welcome you back anytime.
We loved our stay. Access to beach was effortless. Bed and bedding was very comfortable. Management was very responsive!! In the pics and description it said there was a screened in porch. There wasn’t. Turns out that was fine. Also, there was no table big enough for 6 people nor were there chairs enough. We were just two so that was fine. But if you have a larger group be aware of that. Appliances very very nice!! Quiet and peaceful!!! Would definitely stay again!!
connie m.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 28, 2026
We’re so glad you enjoyed the easy beach access and had a comfortable, relaxing stay. It’s great to hear everything felt smooth and well supported throughout your visit. Thank you as well for pointing that out — we’ve since updated our listing details — and we’d love to welcome you back anytime.
The location of this house is perfection if you enjoy a cute beach that's not in a super tourist-y location. Just a few steps to a pretty beach with decent snorkeling and a nice on-site restaurant.Hosts were very responsive and pleasant - would totally stay here again!
L E.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the peaceful location, and nearby restaurant. It’s also wonderful to hear our team’s responsiveness helped make your stay enjoyable. We’d love to welcome you back anytime — and if there’s anything we could have done to make your experience a full 5 stars, we’d truly value your feedback.
Clean, easy to find, secure, perfect covered and elevated deck for dinners and evening card games, great host communication and had everything we needed and more. Would stay here again!
Karin S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 12, 2025
Hi Karin!. We loved reading your review, It was a pleasure for us to host you! You are very welcome again. Pura Vida!
What a phenomenal stay! Right on the beach of Ocotal, with amazing backyard beach access. Great location to access all the incredible nature that Guanacaste has to offer. Rich Cost Vacations was a great host with extremely useful concierge services. Highly recommend!
This place was steps from a soft black sand beach with excellent snorkel opportunities. Restaurant also steps away. The kitchen was fully stocked and we really appreciated the cooler.
The location is fantastic! The property is just steps away from the beautiful black sand beach. The check-in process was very easy, and we appreciated that there was security on the property at all times. There were some issues with gutters coming loose due to heavy rain, but management responded quickly to ensure everyone's safety and protect the property.
Alicia F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 11, 2025
Thank you so much for your stay, Alicia! That storm was pretty crazy and we're glad everyone remained safe ... our priority is definitely for the safety of our guests. Pura Vida!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
DarrenT
Feb 14, 2025
Beach Rental
Just finished a great trip to Costa Rica. The rental was clean and as advertised. It was great waking up to the sound of the waves each morning.
Right on the beach, everything you would want supplied in condo. Rented golf cart for short drive to Playa Coco.
Mark S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 27, 2024
Thanks for your stay, Mark! It was a pleasure to host you and we're glad you found the convenience of getting around by golf cart a plus for this property. Pura Vida!
The host was very responsive and handled all questions and issues quickly and professionally. We really appreciated the direct beach access, and the Ocotal Beach area itself is beautiful. Father Rooster’s nearby was a perfect bonus.That said, the unit would benefit from updates. The pool area was difficult to fully enjoy, as there was only one usable beach chair and another that was broken. There were two foldable umbrella chairs and some beach items stored in a closet, which was a nice touch.The flower beds contained broken building materials such as light fixtures, paint sticks, and boards, which took away from the overall appearance. With six people, the unit would feel quite crowded.If direct beach access is a priority, this unit may still be worth considering. I will note that The unit was very clean, and the extra linens were greatly appreciated.
Everything went very smoothly for check-in. Property was clean. Good location. Rich Coast Vacations were super helpful and very responsive. Listing was accurate. Loved sitting on the porch and watcing the birds and the waves. Thanks to Jennifer and the team.
Sharon B.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 24, 2024
Thanks for your stay, Sharon! It was a pleasure to host you at the villa. Pura Vida!
My wife and I stayed here with our mothers. There was plenty of room for everyone and we all felt very safe. Although the house is very nice, the real highlight was the location! Right on the beach, excellent snorkeling on both sides. The hosts offered to help set up excursions for us but we spent most of our time swimming and snorkeling right in front of the house! The plunge pool was also a nice, shaded dip in the afternoon. We enjoyed our stay!
Josh N.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 1, 2024
Thanks for your 5* review and your visit, Josh! It was a pleasure to host you!
Enjoyable beach stay that met our expectations: steps to ocotal beach and restaurant; magical Sunsets and close drive (via our rental car) to Coco. Place was clean with minimal snorkel gear but have rentals available, no binoculars but bird watching from the porch is nice and easy to use gas grill for our meals/ comfortable beds and good TV/ kitchen but need your own groceries and have option for grocery delivery. Thank you for the stay. Pura Vida!!!
Tufica H.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 9, 2024
Thanks for your 5* review, Tufica. It was a pleasure to host you!
Rich Coast Vacations
Not only was the location perfect, the support via what’s app made the trip amazing. Throughout the trip, I had direct access to three incredible humans who facilitated all our needs: excursions, safety questions, general questions like where the best local market…and so much more. Every Vrbo should offer this type of customer experience.
Ryan W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 27, 2023
Thank you so much for your kind comments, Ryan! We loved hosting you at the property and are happy to read that our services (and the property) helped make your stay a memorable one! Pura Vida!
Really great location. I wanted ON the beach and this is that. The place was clean and functioned great for three single travelers. Some downsides were the lighting (no lamps in two out of three bedrooms and we are all avid readers). Only lighting in most spaces are the bright ceiling fan lights. I found the twin beds to be uncomfortable but the kings were reported to be fine. There’s no floor mats/rugs at entrances for the constant onslaught of black sand. We found a broom and swept a bit! Kitchen is poorly appointed, especially given that there’s only one restaurant within walking distance. We had a golf cart rental and bought groceries only to discover one single, very damaged non-stick pan to cook eggs. The community pool is really lovely for a quiet nap or swim when the ocean is too much. The personal pool was not desirable. Playa Ocatal is really beautiful and we were pleased with the location. Amazing tide pools, a beach vendor w snorkels, and some good local life happening. You will need a vehicle to get up to Playa Coco. Tons of good restaurants, bars, and grocery options there. Just a few mins north.
Christy C.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 24, 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed review. We’re very glad to hear that you enjoyed the beachfront location, the cleanliness of the home, and that it worked well for your group of travelers.
We also appreciate your thoughtful feedback regarding the lighting, kitchen items, and bedding. Your comments are incredibly helpful, and we are already reviewing these areas with our team to ensure future guests have a more comfortable and fully equipped experience. We’re also sorry to hear the personal pool wasn’t appealing and will be looking into that as well.
Thank you again for staying with us and for offering such valuable insights. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on your next visit to the area!
The best thing about this was its location close to the Beach. It could use some TLC regarding some doors that stuck and would not close properly. The upstairs bathroom shower and wc area was very small and hard to maneuver in. It could be improved by some better furniture around the pool area. The beach bar within walking distance, Roosters, was overpriced and just o.k. There are better options at Coco Beach. Marlin Del Ray Sailing was great.
Thomas R.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 5, 2024
Thanks for your feedback, Thomas! We love that there are so many area restaurants to choose from and that you found some great ones in Coco. And Marlin del Rey is an awesome choice; I'm glad our staff could help you book that option. Pura Vida!
My family (kids 13 and 10 years old) had a great stay at this home. The home itself provided everything we needed and we had plenty of space to spread out. The balcony was my favorite place to be. I kept the Birds of Costa Rica book on the table and enjoyed trying to identify the many colorful birds. It was very relaxing and we felt completely safe throughout our stay.
Having the beach only steps away made our days so much easier. I chose this beach after a lot of research and we enjoyed it very much. The tide pool with lots of fish was a huge highlight for the kids. We also enjoyed how uncrowded the beach was and the beautiful sunsets.
I would definitely recommend this home to anyone looking to stay at a beautiful beach away from the crowds.
Danielle S.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 30, 2024
Thanks so much for your 5* review, Danielle! We enjoyed reading how much you enjoyed your stay in Playa Ocotal - thanks for sharing your experience with other travelers! Pura Vida!
My family had a wonderful stay at the house. It is steps off the beach. The location is perfect. The house has some snorkeling gear and water toys. The beach is black sand and can be very hot (bring water shoes). There is terrific snorkeling along the rocks to the right when you go out the back door. The community pool is close just up a flight of stairs. My family loved walking to Father Roosters at night for dinner. The beds were extremely comfortable. The upstairs bathroom is a bit tight but not a problem. We had a wonderful 5 days here and will hook again when we are in Costa Rica.
Jeff M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 5, 2024
Thanks for your 5* review, Jeff! We are so happy to read you enjoyed your stay at the property! Pura Vida!
The property is located on a beautiful blacksand beach in a quite cove. It is as clean, vibrant and romantic as it looks in the pictures.
Internet and cell phone connection in this area is very poor. Consequently, the entertainment facilities in the house do not work as they rely on wifi that does not work. Fortunately, this area is so rich with things to do, you will hardly notice.
The booking and check in process was easy and communication with the property manager was prompt and professional. I have already recommended this location to several of my friends. This was a great place to spend a vacation.
Liam O.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 26, 2024
We loved reading your 5* review, Liam! Since your stay, we have worked with the internet provider to upgrade the equipment at the property to resolve the connectivity issues. 💪 Pura vida!
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