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Casa Luminaka in Playa Grande's exclusive Palm Beach Estates

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A bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and wall-mounted lights.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and wall-mounted lights.
A bedroom with a bed, wooden wardrobe, and a ceiling fan.
A bathroom with white tiled walls, a wooden vanity with a sink, and a mirror.
A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and shower.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top-rated for value
    Guests love how much they get for what they pay.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Toys
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

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playa grande, Guanacaste Province
  • Place, Grande Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Casino Diria
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Place, Tamarindo Beach
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main house bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master bedroom bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Playa Grande

Located in Palm Beach Estates, a neighborhood in Cabo Velas, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Reserva Conchal Golf Course and Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tamarindo Beach and Conchal Beach. Las Baulas National Marine Park and Monkey Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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playa grande, Guanacaste Province

What's nearby

  • Grande Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Conchal Beach - 34 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Casino Diria - 47 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 51 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 53 min drive - 24.7 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Sol Bakery - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪El Pelícano - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Tamaonda - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Luminaka in Playa Grande's exclusive Palm Beach Estates have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Casa Luminaka in Playa Grande's exclusive Palm Beach Estates?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Casa Luminaka in Playa Grande's exclusive Palm Beach Estates on Oct 28, 2026 start from $286, 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 Casa Luminaka in Playa Grande's exclusive Palm Beach Estates 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 Casa Luminaka in Playa Grande's exclusive Palm Beach Estates?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Luminaka in Playa Grande's exclusive Palm Beach Estates?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Luminaka in Playa Grande's exclusive Palm Beach Estates located?

Located in Palm Beach Estates, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Grande Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Las Baulas National Marine Park and Ventanas Beach. Conchal Beach and Minas Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot on a relaxing beach. The house was clean and really well stocked. We would definitely return, loved the location and area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place!

We loved our stay at Casa Luminaka! Everything was fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property

Clean, all necessary amenities, close to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful time

Perfekt place to relax
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

Excellent surfing with an idyllic beach. Peaceful location with good restaurants in the neighborhood. Good value for a nice house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was lovely and comfortable at Casa Luminaka. The perfect home away from home for our visit to Playa Grande. Everything we needed and perfectly comfortable. Clean, nice pool. Great communication from our hosts. Just a short walk to the beach. We loved every minute of it. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Time

Relaxed and laid-back. Walk to the beach for sunsets. They’re spectacular.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Luminaka Luminescence

We had an amazing time in Playa Grande. The Casa is in walking distance from the beach, surf lessons, a small market, multiple terrific restaurants and the water taxi to Tamarindo. We spent hours in the naturally heated pool, grilled out a time or two and generally lazed about in air conditioned comfort. Shawna was super responsive and answered our every question. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cousy place, always!

We've been a few times in Casa Luminaka already and we can't get enough of the good things; the house is clean and safe, our kids love the pool and with time you feel this is your second home. You're sharing the pool so there is always an opportunity to make new friends! We did short walks to the beach in the mornings, it's easy to feel connected to nature; birds, monkeys, new sounds and animals set the stage to a beach where you find the peace of mind we're looking for in our vacations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to Beach, Restaurants, Activities

Home was as described. Lots of new housing construction on way to home and in area. Enjoyed an estuary boat tour that departed within a few blocks of the home. During our three nights day, we saw monkeys, iguanas, beautiful birds from the house. The house had all amenities needed, including pool/beach towels. The pool was a welcome relief from the heat. Nice quiet property, very roomy. Once at the house it’s a bit of a ride to go back to town so bringing some groceries was a great idea. Enjoyed several outdoor nearby restaurants. All in all very satisfied and would return. Host was available and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maravillosa estancia

La casa muy cómoda, muy limpia y muy bonita. La verdad que hemos disfrutado mucho la estancia. Perfecta para un grupo de 4. Nosotros viajamos en familia, 2 niños y 2 adultos. Volveremos seguro!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot.

Great location. Peaceful environment. Easy walk to the beach. Lots of beautiful birds. Pool was lovely and very clean. Pack an umbrella if it is the rainy season!
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Relaxing Time

Thank you for a wonderful stay. We loved the casita with its nice pool. One of the nicest treats was the beautiful beach with virtually no one on it. We also appreciated having some English language television, such as prime, video, and Netflix.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Stay was perfecto 🤙🏽

Location and amenities were amazing! Thank You Shawana for everything my family had a great time in Playa Grande. Will definitely stay here in the future! Pura Vida
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

spectacular stay!!

This was an amazing spot, 5-8 min walk to the beach, all the restaurants super close, staff super friendly….pool was a must! Shawna was great with anything we needed, checking and out easy peasy and all communication prompt and effortless. stayed in Palm beach about 10 times, one of our favorites🥰 thanks for an amazing trip!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!!

Perfect location with 10 Min walk to empty waves. Villa was clean, comfortable and complex of 6 units offered plenty of privacy. Pool was steps away which was perfect for us to view our son in the pool. We loved it and would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved this place

It’s more like a little house than a bungalow, it had everything we needed and the pool was the best part, it was perfect! I definitely recommend it and will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We always love our stays in Playa Grande

Location and accommodation was very good. Close to beach and the pool was excellent. Internet was fast. I just wish the community of PG Estates had a recycling program. And they should invest more in road repairs.
Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charlie 5

My wife and family had a great time staying at the barefoot bungalows. Our 5-10 minute walk to the beach made our stay very special. Shawna was very attentive and helped us find transportation and offered guidance above and beyond our expectations. We look forward to staying there again in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charley 5

Nice casita. Clean and bright with a new refrigerator. Met new friends in the neighboring casitas. We had a great stay with breakfasts watching the birds and monkeys. Would appreciate a hairdryer and ice cube trays. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Loved the bungalow and the area it was in in Palm Estates. The place was large but felt comfy. All in all a great experience and would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A very nice vacation

We visited for a week over the Christmas holiday and were quite comfortable here. It is easy to find, and near enough to the beach to walk twice a day. The neighborhood is very quiet, but a short boat taxi ( or a 45 minute drive) away from busy Tamarindo. The house is well equipped and we were able to cook full meals in the kitchen. We felt that we got a good value for our money but know that others may have higher expectations in amenities. The hotel across the road serves good cocktails and the market around the corner has great tacos for 1500 each. We'll be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing by the beach

The entire experience was just wonderful. The property is conveniently located close to the beach, about a 5 minute walk, local restaurants, and a surf shop. The beds were comfortable and the unit was clean when we arrived. The refrigerator was new and was very nice (many similar units that we have stayed at in the area only provide a very small refrigerator). The air conditioner had died just before we arrived and they installed a brand new unit so our room was just right. The beach is fantastic and a surfers paradise. The manager was very responsive and arranged for extras like laundry service. She even sent her husband to pick us up from another rental in the area where we stayed the previous 2 weeks (it would have been difficult to transport our luggage without a vehicle). We don’t recommend the other rental we stayed at, though....so it was a refreshing upgrade staying at the Barefoot Bungalow! Pura Vida.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Property needs work

We had issues with our casita so we had to move out. Jorge took very good care of us and we could see he was taking care of the issue we had. We moved into another casita on the property that was better stocked and overall better. The Barefoot bungalow needs to be better stocked with kitchen items and housing items in general. Our friends stayed next door to us and their unit was much nicer and had floaties for the pool and lots of extras items in the unit which made it nicer. We will not stay at the Barefoot Bungalow again but would stay in another unit within the property.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Love this Casa and the location

Casa Charly 5 is well appointed. It is very convenient for each bedroom to have a dedicated bathroom. It is also very conveniently located near restaurants, a small supermarket and more importantly the beach! I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
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