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Spectacular 4/5 Bedroom 3.5 Bath 15 Minute walk to the Beach - Sleeps 15 - Pool!

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A covered outdoor area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a hammock.
A living room with a stone wall, a sofa, a coffee table, and two rocking chairs.
A two-story stone house with a red-tiled roof, a balcony, and a stone staircase leading to the entrance.
A spiral staircase with stone walls and a metal railing.
A wooden table and benches under a covered patio with a pool and hammock.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Even better in person
    Guests say this property exceeds expectations.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Esterillos Beach
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Massages in spa
  • Private pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Esterillos Oeste, Puntarenas
  • Place, Esterillos Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Jacó Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Marina Los Sueños
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

3 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 4 - Rancho

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spectacular 4/5 Bedroom 3.5 Bath 15 Minute walk to the Beach - Sleeps 15 - Pool!

This remarkable, private, and comfortable 4/5 bedroom (5th Bedroom is a extra charge), 3.5 bath, home enjoys ocean breezes, and is in the perfect location for everything Costa Rica has to offer. (Sleeps up to 15)

This beautiful two-story home is gated and extremely safe, tastefully furnished, and makes you feel at home from the moment you enter. It features four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a large, well equipped kitchen, dining room and living room.
Beautiful hardwood sliding doors open to the private patio and pool. Just down the road is a great beach for surfing, and swimming. You can walk for miles on virgin beach with scenic jungles that come right to the edge of the beach.

This home is located in the best location for whatever experience you want from Costa Rica. Night life in Jaco, world famous Manual Antonio, waterfalls, rain forests and canopy tours are all just a short drive away. The home is just a nice walk or short bike ride away from one of the most beautiful and clean, cinnamon colored sand beaches in Costa Rica. This gorgeous beach features world-class surfing, side by side with romantic coves and tide pools which are safe for even small children to play in. This beach consists of miles and miles of untouched protected shore with plentiful wildlife.

Area Information

The charming small town offers a variety of restaurants, and small well stocked supermarket. You find great atmosphere at the great local hangouts: The Barilito down at the beach and great food at Sin Rival, Tropezon and Los Almendros restaurants. Everything is within a 5 to 10 minute walk. There is frequent bus service to nearby towns of Jacó and Parrita, as well as the capital San Jose (airport) which is only 1 1/2 hours away.

Rental includes wireless internet access, cable TV, washer and dryer, private pool, outdoor BBQ area (No BBQ at this time), garden with fruit trees, garage, landscape and pool maintenance.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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 allowed: in designated areas
No Smoking inside the house. Smoking outside only
Only registered Guests allowed on Property
No Outside Music or Loud Nosie after Midnight

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3883254
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Parrita

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Villas Xihu, a neighbourhood in Parrita. Marina Los Sueños and Rainforest Adventures Jaco are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Neo Fauna and La Iguana Chocolate. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
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Esterillos Oeste, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Esterillos Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Hermosa Beach - 11 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Jacó Beach - 28 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Herradura Beach - 51 min drive - 41.1 km
  • Marina Los Sueños - 53 min drive - 41.8 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rancho Colon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Rioja - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Nuestro Pueblo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Valhalla - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Two Parrots - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Spectacular 4/5 Bedroom 3.5 Bath 15 Minute walk to the Beach - Sleeps 15 - Pool! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Spectacular 4/5 Bedroom 3.5 Bath 15 Minute walk to the Beach - Sleeps 15 - Pool!?

As of 12 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spectacular 4/5 Bedroom 3.5 Bath 15 Minute walk to the Beach - Sleeps 15 - Pool! on 13 Oct 2026 start from £614, 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 Spectacular 4/5 Bedroom 3.5 Bath 15 Minute walk to the Beach - Sleeps 15 - Pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spectacular 4/5 Bedroom 3.5 Bath 15 Minute walk to the Beach - Sleeps 15 - Pool!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular 4/5 Bedroom 3.5 Bath 15 Minute walk to the Beach - Sleeps 15 - Pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular 4/5 Bedroom 3.5 Bath 15 Minute walk to the Beach - Sleeps 15 - Pool!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular 4/5 Bedroom 3.5 Bath 15 Minute walk to the Beach - Sleeps 15 - Pool! located?

This family-friendly Parrita holiday home is located by the ocean, 1 mi (1.6 km) from Esterillos Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hermosa Beach and Playa Esterillos Este. Bejuco Beach and Judas Point are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house had everything we could need and then some, i recommend for families.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unforgettable Stay with Stunning Beach Sunsets

We had an incredible stay! The house was absolutely amazing—comfortable, clean, and well-equipped. The sunsets at the beach were breathtaking and truly unforgettable. Everything exceeded our expectations, making our experience one to remember. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Loved our at Casa Nielsen

Beautiful large home perfect for a family vacation. Loved Esterillo Oeste great location. Very friendly owner that is great at communicating. Property managers Kate & Dave are awesome! Highly recommend this property! We really enjoyed the pool!
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
We are glad you made it home safe…. Yes, Kate and Dave are Awesome! Thanks for the pictures! You have a beautiful family… Thanks again for taking such good care of our home. We hope you visit again! Travel Safe, Bryan & Elisia
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house in a beautiful location. Our kids loved the pool! It is perfect for families.

We had a wonderful time at Casa Neilson! The house was very clean and had everything we needed. The property managers were very helpful and kind. We enjoyed watching the large iguanas, hummingbirds, and parrots as we sat next to the pool. We came mid week and we almost had the beach to ourselves. It was a wonderfully relaxing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thank you for sharing our home! We were sorry to hear the entire party could not make it but verry glad you enjoyed yourselfs. Please visit us again. Bryan & Elisia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Family Vacation

We were a family of 12 sleep very comfortably the house has everything and anything you need. Again thank you very much for everything. PS wonderful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay at Casa Nielsen!

Everything was perfect! House is perfect for families, lots of room, amenities, kitchen complete with everything you need to cook "at home" if you so choose to. Pool is well maintained... heck everything is well maintained! We walked to the beach daily and into town. Cant wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful home, wonderful setting!

Casa Nielsen was a wonderful setting for a week-long vacation with our two daughters and their young families. The house is amazing, large with every possible comfort and a lovely pool--all at a very reasonable price. We enjoyed Esterillos Oeste with its beach-front, small-town, untouristy nature, its friendly and helpful people and its proximity to wonderful ocean beaches, nature and the national parks. We all highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Archival

4/10 Poor

Nice house needed update and work

Caretakers were very nice, house was big but needed work and update mainly on plumbing.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Hello Zack Thank you for staying at Casa Nielsen. I understand that the town was working on the water system while you were visiting and the pressure was low while the work was being completed. We apologize for this but it is out of our control what the utility company does. We work hard to make this house as enjoyable as possible for our guests. Please email my personal email or call me and let me know if there were other issues besides the water pressure that we are unaware of that we can address. We are 3500 miles away and only see the property one or two times a year and rely upon constructive feedback to ensure eeryone is happy. Travel safe
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent time & all expectations met or exceeded

It was a great experience & all that was promised was delivered. Dave & Kate were attentive & quick to respond when we had questions. We were very content & the property is well maintained without there being a bother to us. Great place!!! Matt
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
A great group of people! Thank you so much for sharing our home and helping our community. Pura Vida, Bryan & Elisia
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We loved our stay at Casa Nielsen!

This was the perfect spot for our group of 12. The villa is indeed safe and very spacious, with plenty of outdoor furniture and a nice covered grill/bar area by the pool. The villa came fully equipped with beach towels, two bicycles and even a cell phone! Upstairs has four bedrooms in various configurations, sleeping 2 to 6 people. One bedroom has an en-suite. This rental's description of Esterillos Oeste is spot on. This is a less touristy beach community, and since we traveled at the beginning of the rainy season (which really wasn't bad), we pretty much had the beach to ourselves, and it is a very long, clean beach of soft brown sand. Esterillos Oeste is a quick drive to many other beach communities, Manuel Antonio national park, Jaco, and a few adventure parks. In town there are a couple of restaurants and mini-markets. The rental process was seamless. The property owner and his property management team were very responsive and volunteered lots of useful information before the trip began. They also provided a pack-n-play upon request - greatly appreciated. The villa is lined with coconut trees loaded with fruits. You won't starve. The villa has resident lizards and dragonflies. You won't see a mosquito. 5 stars - highly recommended.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking great care of our home. We would love to have you back sometime. Bryan and Elisia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Parfait pour un sejour en groupe

Très belle maison, dans un secteur très tranquille. Environ 20 minutes des services (épiceries, pharmacie...). très belle plage tranquille à proximité. À recommander! Merci
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great space and outdoor entertaining

Location was perfect! Communication was very responsive and replies were within mins. Large house that sleeps a lot of people! Pool is okay size and not deep at all. Problem with hot water that tried to get resolved with the maintenance guy coming out but only ended up with hot water for an hour before it went back out and shower did not work in the master bathroom. Other than that the property was of great space for young and old and set up very nicely. Close to beach, food, and semi private. I would stay again but was dying for a hot shower when I got home. No bicycle was provided at home as listed. Great washer (that is covered outside) and dryer. Lots of towel are provided for beach swimming and for bathing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thanks again for the stay Sorry for the water heater issue. It appears it was connection came lose. The two bikes are in the carport by the washer Welcome back anytime. Thanks again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Casa Nielsen

Great house, I really liked this house private and peaceful. The pool is really nice and the BBQ area is great. The inside of the house is very comfortable. There are close by businesses just in case you need anything you forgot or ran out of. I would recommend this house and stay again myself. Thank you, Bryan and Elisia
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thanks for staying with us and taking care of our home. You are welcome to Casa Nielsen anytime. Pura Vida
Verified review

8/10 Good

Très belle villa

La Casa Nielsen nous a beaucoup plu, nous étions 4 couples de retraités et nous avons profité au maximum de cette villa confortable avec de grandes et belles surfaces, nous étions vraiment à l'aise. Nous avons également profité de la piscine avec nos 3 voir 4 bains par jour…sans compter ceux pris dans l'océan dans une eau chaude, un vrai régal. Le Costa Rica est un beau pays avec des gens sympathiques et serviables ou que nous allions côté caraïbes ou côté pacifique que nous avons préféré.
Stayed 27 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Quiet, private and secure

Well thought out home, loved the pool area and the amazing birds flying overhead
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful

We stayed at Casa Neilsen in mid-February. The house was spacious and allowed for our family of 6 to spread out. The pool and BBQ area was perfect for evening swimming and hanging out. We especially appreciated the pool being shaded in the afternoon after spending most of our morning at the beach in the sun. The property has plenty of iguanas to entertain you throughout the day. Felipe and Danny the property managers were very responsive and helpful. Overall Our family would stay at Casa Neilsen again.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very nice.

Beautiful clean house and pool. Great for one or several families. Really you need to drive to the beach. Surf was very high, not too good for swimming. Property managers very responsive to questions. Really enjoyed the black iguanas in the yard. Very entertaining.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastico

Hospedarnos en esta casa fue una experiencia maravillosa toda mi familia disfruto de una piscina muy limpia de una casa agradablemente decorada con todo el equipo necesario para poder disfrutarla al 100%
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, Perfect and 100% Recommended

We were so Happy to rented this House, it was so Clean, Big and Comfortable Beds, Nice Bathrooms, Good furniture, etc.... well......the whole place was so perfect. We can't wait to rent this house again, we had the Best Family Time ever!! 🤗👍
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great vacation house!

Xihu Villas was an awesome property! We rented this house a few days before my wedding with friends who all flew in on different days. The house was in a great location - a short 3 minute drive to the beach and had a great inside/outside area to lounge by the pool and cook outside. Our host, Felipe, was very kind and helped with any questions we had during our stay. The owner even allowed us to drop off our belongings the day before our stay to make room in our car. We hope to stay here again and would definitely recommend this house!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beautiful property near small surfing/fishing village!

We loved this house and Esterillos Oeste. It is beautiful, clean, fully stocked with everything you need and we loved hanging out in the pool after a day at the beach. We wished it was easier to walk to the beach, but it was a very short drive so overall it was a great stay. The property managers were friendly, responsive and just great people!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thanks for taking care of our home. You are welcome back anytime! Pura Vida Bryan and Elisia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great house .. Great community

We were very well taken care at the house and loved the community of Esterios. Lovely people, great waves and a beach all to yourself. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing location

This was the perfect spot for our family vacation. Close to all the activities that the kids wanted to do but then we would return to pretty much our own private beach. The house was big enough for several families to stay but it was also great for just the 4 of us. Both my teenagers could escape and have their own space. We spent a lot of time in the pool. The owner answered all my questions prior to arrival and the property managers were awesome. We had a list of activities we wanted to do and they set everything up for us. All in all, we would definitely stay here again. Thank you !
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Pretty house, but had some issues.

The house was nice, but the oven didn't work and we were not able to use the grill as they had the wrong propane bottle connection. We purchased 280.00 worth of food to grill and bake and we had to throw most of it out and drive to Jaco to eat. Also, the washing machine was broke and there is one outside that we had to use...really weird! The property managers really need to clean the pool more often. It is a rectangular pool and in the creases there was build up and it looked nasty. We really didn't even get in it. We rented the house because they touted the "outside cooking area and pool" but we didn't use either for these reasons. We really didn't care for the location either. It was our first time in Costa Rica so now we know better areas to stay. Esterillos Oestes is VERY dirty!! We will definitely rent near Playa Hermosa next time. The neighbors were nice and helped us out more than the property managers!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
We are very sorry your stay was less than satisfactory. I wished you would have replied to my email on how things were and if everything met your expectations or contacted us when you had a problem. My wife and I went to the house about 5 days after you left, she baked cinnamon rolls in the oven and it seemed to work fine. We have never had a complaint about the oven not working. The house is also equipped with a microwave / Convection oven which means the microwave could be used as a convection oven instead of a microwave. Also available was an induction cooktop and a large electric grill. The country is in the middle of changing the connections for propane tanks, like we did in the USA a few years ago. The gas grill was brand new and unfortunately when they exchanged the tanks they picked the wrong fitting. If I would have been contacted I would have had one of the guys from the hardware store bring the proper conversion to you. There was a charcoal BBQ available….It does say in the property description that there is no gas BBQ at this time, I will need to update this as we have a new one. Many Costa Rica homes don’t have laundry rooms and the washer is outside (weird by North America standards) and they use the clothesline to dry. Our home does have a laundry room but does not have room for a side by side washer / dryer this is why we choose the stackable. The washer broke (dryer still works) and we are waiting for parts. I bought a new washer so guests would not be inconvenienced while waiting for parts and located it outside as many do, because it would not fit in the laundry room (it’s about 5 feet away from the laundry room) As for the pool when I was at the house in December it was not to my standard, when we returned in January it was still not and we changed pool companies. We are very sorry you did not like our little village, we have one of the few Blue Flag beaches in country…… Again, I wish I would have been notified and some of these things could have been corrected very quickly. We rely on feedback to ensure things are in order. Having a house 3500 miles away is sometime challenging but with good communication can resolve most any situation. Thank you for visiting and safe travels in the future. PS - The neighbors said they enjoyed your group Pura Vida Bryan & Elisia
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Love the house and also the house manager were really nice!

Good place to stay with the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

About the host

Hosted by Bryan & Elisia Nielsen

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Why they chose this property

We have traveled to Costa Rica many times and fell in love with the people and the country.
We picked this area because it is close everything (Beach, Surfing, Nightlife, Shopping, Parks, Waterfalls, etc.) and is still very quiet and private. The house is a big roomy 2 story that will accommodate 2 families very easily.

What makes this property unique

This house is filled with gorgeous woodwork. Sleeps 15 has a beautiful private pool and observation deck. There is a separate TV / Computer room upstairs. Large TV in the Family Room and Smart TV’s in the master and upstairs TV room.
More than enough room for everyone.

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