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Villa Casa Serena, Playa Grande, Costa Rica - En privat ejendom ved stranden!

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Pool
Pool
Udendørs spisemuligheder
Overnatningsstedets område
Terrasse/gårdhave

Anmeldelser

8,8 ud af 10.
Fremragende
5 soveværelser5 badeværelserPlads til 18 personer

Populære faciliteter

  • På stranden
  • Privat pool
  • Boblebad på stedet
  • Mulighed for parkering på stedet
  • Kæledyrsvenligt
  • Køkken

Værelser og sovepladser

5 soveværelser (18 sovepladser)

Soveværelse 1

2 queensize-senge

Soveværelse 2

2 queensize-senge

Soveværelse 3

1 kingsize-seng

Soveværelse 4

2 queensize-senge

Soveværelse 5

2 queensize-senge

5 badeværelser

Badeværelse 1

Toilet · Kun brusekabine

Badeværelse 2

Toilet · Kun brusekabine

Badeværelse 3

Toilet · Kun brusekabine

Badeværelse 4

Toilet · Kun brusekabine

Badeværelse 5

Toilet · Kun brusekabine

Områder

Terrasse eller gårdhave
Køkken
Altan
Have
Spiseområde

Om overnatningsstedet

Villa Casa Serena, Playa Grande, Costa Rica - En privat ejendom ved stranden!

Villa Casa Serena er et fristed for at nyde den skønhed, Playa Grande har at byde på. Sammen med miles af bløde sandstrande og dyreliv gør det dette strandhus til at leje et tropisk paradis. Det er et perfekt valg for gæster, der leder efter luksus og privatliv i løbet af deres ferie i Costa Rica. Når du kommer ind i Casa Serena, kører du ad en veloplyst indkørsel, indtil Villaen kommer i udsigt. Når du kommer ind i den lukkede indhegnede indgang, går du ad en sti fuld af tropiske træer og planter ind i en rummelig opholdsstue / spisestue.

Udendørs spisning med loftsventilatorer giver behagelige briser. En uformel spiseplads, hængekøjer og græsplæne stole giver dig mulighed for at vælge det perfekte sted, mens du ser solnedgangen eller spiser al fresca.

Det vigtigste opholdsområde omfatter et udendørs opholdsrum med møbler, som din krop smelter ind i; som smukke planter stiger veje. Sulten? Åbn for en verden af madlavningsmuligheder, da det altid er en udendørs grillsæson. Madlavning udenfor er en del af stoffet i kulturen i Costa Rica.

Villa Casa Serena har 5 unikt designede soveværelser med plads til 18 gæster, hver med eget badeværelse og fuld udsigt over swimmingpoolen og loungeområdet. Det store soveværelse har en king size seng (sover 2), de resterende 4 soveværelser har hver to dronningssenge (4 sovepladser). Hvert soveværelse har skabe, loftsventilatorer, aircondition, lukkede lofter og klinkegulve.

Når du går ind i det selvforsynede køkken, vil du bemærke, at det kan prale med hvide fladskærmsskabe med sorte bordplader. Top-of-the-line apparater, sensorlamper under hvert skab og den indbyggede komfurplade er gennemtænkt. Inspiration til et industrielt køkken er designet til at passe til denne specialfremstillede konfiguration.

Om aftenen i Playa Grande er stille, så de udendørs områder gør det til et godt sted at spise, slappe af og underholde. Belysningsfunktionerne i hele ejendommen giver huset en varm atmosfære om natten.

Casa Serena har haft omfattende opgraderinger af ejendommen, og den blev ombygget og opdateret med et upåklageligt og unikt design. Med den skønhed, Playa Grande har at byde på, tror vi en flugt til Villa Casa Serena vil være en af de mest mindeværdige ferier i dit liv. Vi håber, at du lærer at undslippe den daglige ved at skabe uforglemmelige minder, der vil vare livet.

Begivenheder: Hvis du gerne vil holde en fest eller bryllup på Casa Serena, bedes du kontakte mig direkte, da prisfastsættelsen varierer afhængigt af hovedtælling og hvad der bliver anmodet om.

Vi håber inderligt dig; dine venner og familie kan slippe af sted for at opleve skønheden i Costa Rica i denne luksuriøse ejendom ved stranden, dit feriehus venter!

Pura Vida!

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Lignende overnatningssteder

Om området

Playa Grande

Denne villa befinder sig på stranden i Palm Beach Estates – et område i Cabo Velas. Stedets naturskønne områder kan opleves med et besøg til Tamarindo-stranden og Conchal Strand. Rejser du med børn? Du kan overveje at tage dem med til Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas og Monkey Park. Oplevelser som dykning og snorkling giver gode muligheder for at komme ud på eller i det omgivende vand, eller du kan tage på eventyr ved at afprøve økoture og vandre-/cykelruter i nærheden.
Kort
Playa Grande, Guanacaste

Hvad ligger i nærheden?

  • Playa Grande - 6 min. gang - 0.6 km
  • Conchal Strand - 37 min. kørsel - 16.7 km
  • Tamarindo-stranden - 53 min. kørsel - 24.0 km
  • Flamingo Strand - 55 min. kørsel - 25.4 km
  • Playa Langosta - 63 min. kørsel - 26.8 km

Sådan kommer du rundt

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 30 min. kørsel

Restauranter

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬32 min. kørsel
  • ‪Tamaonda - ‬33 min. kørsel
  • ‪Medusa Bar - ‬33 min. kørsel
  • ‪Sol Bakery - ‬32 min. kørsel
  • ‪Rural - ‬28 min. kørsel

Anmeldelser

8,8

Fremragende

Anmeldelser vises i kronologisk rækkefølge og har gennemgået en modificerings- og verificeringsproces, medmindre andet er angivet.
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Bedømmelse på 10 − Fremragende. 21 af i alt 36 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 8 − Udmærket. 9 af i alt 36 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 6 − Okay. 3 af i alt 36 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 4 − Dårligt. 3 af i alt 36 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 2 − Forfærdeligt. 0 af i alt 36 anmeldelser

8,2/10

Rengøring

9,2/10

Indtjekning

8,8/10

Kommunikation

10/10

Området

8,8/10

Annoncens rigtighed

Anmeldelser

Verificeret

10/10 Fremragende

Bill L.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Casa Serena is a lovely spot to vacation. Our 3 generation family had a wonderful week at the villa. The very easy-access beach was beautiful and never crowded. The building and property were well maintained and Sara and her husband were always quick to respond to any questions or needs.We loved the outdoors nature of the villa and the large surrounding property. Also, plenty of restaurants just a five or ten minute walk up the beach.All in, we'd recommend Casa Serena to anyone wanting a nice beach holiday.
Overnattede 7 nætter i april 2026
Svar fra VrboOwner den 22. apr. 2026
Thank you very much for your very kind review and we are very happy that you had a great time in Casa Serena. Our staff were delighted with your group and thank you for treating them so well at all times. We will inform them about your kind comments. Hopefully we will see you back in our property soon. Pura Vida amigos!
Verificeret

8/10 Godt

Jane B.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Great location and space. The kitchen was large and well equipped. The rooms were clean and spacious. Great air conditioning for sleeping. Would definitely stay here again. Beautiful views and the caretakers were wonderful. Communication was good with the owner as well. A gem!
Overnattede 4 nætter i januar 2026
Svar fra VrboOwner den 19. jan. 2026
Thank you very much for your very kind review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay. Our staff mentioned how nice your group was. Really appreciate your comments about them. We hope to have you back in Casa Serena. Take care.
Verificeret

4/10 Ringe

David O.

Synes godt om: Området
Synes ikke om: Rengøring, kommunikation, annoncens rigtighed
yes, the host seem inattentive, and the property was poorly maintained
Overnattede 8 nætter i december 2025
Svar fra VrboOwner den 10. feb. 2026
Thank you for your surprising review especially after we changed the rental dates for you and lost revenue leaving impossible dates to rent, just to help you and accommodate you when your airplane tickets completely changed your plans. We are very sorry that Casa Serena was not up to your standards. As hosts we were always in communication with you at all times as our conversations in VRBO shows. My staff mentioned you were a lovely group so thank you for treating them with so much respect at all times. I hope your next experience in Costa Rica is what you are looking for. Best regards.
Verificeret

10/10 Fremragende

Janet M.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
It was so fantastic! Really suited our family well, had a wonderful experience at Casa Serena. Enjoyed all the outdoor living, including all the critters! Grandkids were thrilled with all that there was to do there without TV!! Simon was great and made sure we were comfortable and kept the grounds and pool in pristine condition. Overall a great place to be for sure with just the right amount of rustic characteristics of Costa Rica!We thank Maximo very much, he was great to work with. This truly is a hidden gem!
Overnattede 10 nætter i august 2025
Svar fra VrboOwner den 29. aug. 2025
Thank you very much for your kind words. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay in Casa Serena and that everyone in the group had a fantastic time. My staff informed me how nice people you all are and how friendly you are. Thank you. We hope to see you in the near future and Casa Serena welcome you whenever you like. Take care and keep in touch.
Verificeret

10/10 Fremragende

Danielle S.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Nice house & location

Beautiful grounds and large kitchen with lots of counter space. We loved the new overlook to the ocean and easy access to walk to the beach. Rooms have AC and nice. Would recommend for large groups.
Overnattede 7 nætter i juni 2024
Svar fra VrboOwner den 30. jun. 2024
Hola Danielle. Thank you for your kind review. Really appreciate it. I hope you had amazing time. Take good care and hope to see you soon. Pura Vida!
Verificeret

10/10 Fremragende

Paula R.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Finally!!

We absolutely loved everything about this property! Its location, its overall vibe....we could not have been happier with our holiday!!!
Overnattede 7 nætter i april 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 14. jul. 2023
Dear Paula, Thank you very much for your kind review. I am so happy you enjoyed Casa Serena. You have been the ideal guests and I hope to have you back soon. Take care and stay healthy & safe.
Verificeret

10/10 Fremragende

Verificeret rejsende

Amazing stay

Couldn’t have picked a better location for our group to stay. Steps away from the beach, pool and ping pong and billiards for hours of entertainment when not surfing. Isolda made for an even better stay by cooking some amazing meals. Will definitely book again for our next Costa Rica vacation
Overnattede 4 nætter i marts 2019
Svar fra VrboOwner den 14. jul. 2023
Thank you very much for your kind review. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay in Casa Serena and that our staff were friendly and efficient. We hope you have you back in the near future... Take care,
Verificeret

10/10 Fremragende

Britton W.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Wonderful Property

This was the perfect property for a secluded stay on the beach. The house staff was very helpful, polite and friendly too. I highly recommend this property for anyone who is looking to stay close to tamarindo but does not want all the noise of the city.
Overnattede 3 nætter i januar 2020
Svar fra VrboOwner den 14. jul. 2023
Thank you very much for your review and it was a great pleasure to have you as guests. Happy to hear you enjoyed the property and it´s calm surroundings. Hopefully we will have you back in the near future.
Verificeret

10/10 Fremragende

Mark H.

Fantastic private compound steps from a wide, quiet beach

Our family of 8 adults and 7 children spent a lovely week at Casa Serena in December. The home is just steps from Playa Grande beach, which is (having tried about a dozen) one of the best and most child-friendly beaches in Costa Rica. Wide beach, soft sand, good waves for fun. Plenty of surfing action and board rentals nearby. The property is well-maintained and well-run and is just as beautiful as in the pictures.
Overnattede 5 nætter i december 2017
Svar fra VrboOwner den 14. jul. 2023
Hi Mark. Thank you very much for posting a review for Casa Serena. I am very happy to read that you had a great time at the property and that you liked Playa Grande. I really hope to have you again as guests and hopefully we can meet next time. I send you all my best regards and take care. MAXIMO.
Verificeret

10/10 Fremragende

Sierra S.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Unique beach front home great for family

We enjoyed our stay at this wonderful property that had plenty of room for one large family. We especially enjoyed cooking at the outdoor kitchen while the kids played ping pong and swam in the pool. Having the beach just outside the door was an absolute treasure and we loved waking up to the howler monkeys in the trees each morning. Playa grande is a wonderful quiet area with all the amenities to make your stay comfortable. Would definitely recommend to others.
Overnattede 4 nætter i juni 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 14. jul. 2023
Thank you very much for your very kind message. We also enjoyed having you as guests and thank you so much for taking such good care of our beautiful property. We are trying our best to add as many things to the house so our guests can enjoy as much as possible. We hope to see you back again soon. Take care.
Verificeret

8/10 Godt

Joe D.

Great location! Beautiful beach just steps from the property.

Máximo was great to work with and was quick to respond. The grounds of the property were beautiful. Just make sure you understand this is not a “house” it’s more of a compound. There was no common indoor area and the bedrooms are all separated from the kitchen and dining area. The outdoor dining area was a great place to gather as a group. Luckily we had beautiful weather but I would be concerned about rainy days. Make sure to watch the fabulous sunsets from the upper deck.
Overnattede 7 nætter i november 2018
Svar fra VrboOwner den 14. jul. 2023
Thank you very much for your kind review. It was also a great pleasure working with you and really happy to hear you enjoyed your stay in Casa Serena. Your comments are very helpful and I hope you appreciated the open spaced property which in my opinión is very unique and makes it very special. Rainy days are also very spectacular to watch when sitting in the living/dinning area as you can see the sky from every single angle, but glad to hear you had good weather. I hope to you see you back again in Casa Serena as it would be a great pleasure to have your pleasant and friendly group staying with us. With all my best regards and take care.
Verificeret

10/10 Fremragende

Robert N.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Visit to Casa Sarena

Overall we loved our stay. It was a family trip and we had a group of 17 people ranging in ages from 11-78. The location was fabulous. The beach was wonderful and very accessible from the property. We were very happy that there were several boogie boards at the property. They got a lot of use. There was also a place a short distance away that rented surf boards. The food was wonderful. Your employee that did the cooking was excellent and the cost was very reasonable. There were also some very good restaurants in the area. The lay out of the property is very good with a lot of communal space to eat meals, play pool, ping pong, swim, lie in hammocks and various other activities. The raised patio was a great place to read and watch the sunset. I have traveled extensively and would have to say that I have never stayed at a place so well suited for a large family get together. The complaints I had were minor and not worth mentioning. Overall, I would give it a rating of 10.
Overnattede 3 nætter i januar 2025
Svar fra VrboOwner den 26. jan. 2025
Thank you very much for your kind and honest review. We loved having you and your family in Casa Serena. My staff said you were extremely kind. I am very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay in our property. Next time you should try and stay for a bit longer if possible 😊. We try our best to have everything organized for our guests and it is really nice to receive such great compliments. Thank you. Looking forward to seeing you in the very near future. Take care.
Verificeret

10/10 Fremragende

Paula R.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Beach Beauty

This is our second visit for our group of 5 couples!! We were totally thrilled once again! The property is in the BEST location! The beach is to die for! The beds are super comfy, and we love the outdoor living!! I will say that the local restaurants have doubled in price since our last visit in 2022....and chatting with others at the airport who visited different areas...this seems to be the general consensus in Costa Rica . Not a deal breaker, but would perhaps consider cooking at the property more frequently! The staff, Simon and Saray are incredibly sweet and accommodating! Using a translation app worked very well! We had Saray prepare a meal for us which was absolutely delicious! Maximo, the host was super quick in his responses and very helpful when we needed anything! We love this place and enjoy returning every couple of years for sure!!
Overnattede 8 nætter i marts 2024
Svar fra VrboOwner den 29. mar. 2024
Thank you very much for your very kind review. We are all so happy that you enjoyed your stay once again in Casa Serena. You are fantastic guests and I hope to see you again very soon. I will convey your message to Simon & Saray, they will also appreciate it very much. Take care and all my best regards.
Verificeret

8/10 Godt

Holly K.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Wonderful piece of paradise!

We had a great stay at Casa Serena! There were 16 of us (8 adults and 8 kids - 4 families total) and we fit comfortably within each of the spaces that property has. The rooms were cool and comfortable and the shared spaces were great to have to wait out a rain storm or take a break from the beach. The kids played game after game of pool and pink pong. The kitchen was ample and the grill area was nice to be able to throw on some hotdogs and make some mixed drinks! The pool and grounds were kept clean and tidy by Sergio. He also responded immediately when we had a toilet back up and continued to monitor it for us through out the week. It definitely helps if you speak a little Spanish (hey, we're in their country after all! ) The beach is steps away and it wins the prize for best part of the trip! The beach is yours aside from a few surfers! The shells and sunsets, oh my! There are restaurants within walking distance and we visited them quite frequently. We highly suggest Cafe Mar Azul - they accommodated 16 people quite often and were polite and gracious the entire time. Spent a few evenings on the roof top patio, enjoying the breeze (we went in the rainy season and the temps were lovely in the evening! ) All in all, our stay was wonderful and we'll definitely be coming back !
Overnattede 7 nætter i juni 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 14. jul. 2023
Thank you very much for your kind message and we are really happy that you enjoyed Casa Serena and the area around us. I agree that we are in a perfect location and that Playa Grande is paradise shared with only few other people. The restaurants near us are fantastic offering good food and service. My staff told me you were great guests and very friendly, so thank you very much... It is hard for me to manage from so far away and to have guests like you allows me to feel relaxed. Take care and see you soon I hope.
Verificeret

8/10 Godt

Natalee J.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Like your own private resort

We a large group of 14 stay at the property and we truly enjoyed the stay! The on-site property managers (Simon & his wife) were absolutely fabulous. They did not speak English, so we used our broken Spanish & Google translate to communicate, but they were so helpful and friendly. They cleaned the outside areas every morning, and were helpful with anything we needed. When we checked in, we realized that laundry was not onsite as listed & this was the second half of our 2 week vacation - we had all planned on using the on-site laundry. Simons wife (I wish I remembered her name) offered to do our laundry since we couldn’t, so we gave her a load and she ended up doing it by hand for us! Had I read the reviews and listing a bit more intently I may have realized this - but there is no indoor space to hang out. The only way to get away from bugs is to be in your bedroom. It worked out fine with lots of bug spray & citronella but we all left with a lot of big bites. That comes with Costa Rica, however, a netted area or a place to escape for a little while as a group would have been nice. That being said, we loved all of the games and activities available on site. The beach was beautiful and that private entrance was awesome for us to have, we loved being able to catch sunset nightly. We also liked that we were away from the busyness of Tamarindo. The town is about a 40 minute drive, or about a half mile down the beach you can jump on a water taxi to take you across the river for $2. Overall it was a great stay & we were sad to leave
Overnattede 5 nætter i december 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 3. jan. 2023
Hi Natalee, Happy New Year and I hope 2023 is a healthy and prosperous for you all. Thank you very much for your kind review. I am really happy that you enjoyed your vacation in Casa Serena. Irene Sarai and Simon told me that you were lovely people and that you were extremely kind to them. My apologies about the laundry service. I asked Irene Sarai to please help you out with this but I had no idea she hand washed everything!!!! I will have to do something about this and I do apologize for any inconvenience caused. I took the laundry machine service away because there were cases of usage abuse and we have a drought problem in the area. I also had no idea about the insects. I just returned from the house some weeks ago and it was fine. Dry season brings many insects but normally we desinfect the areas of the house. I am sorry about this. I will look into a netted area to see if this is possible. I am glas you enjoyed the game and activities at the property. I really hope to welcome you again in the near future. Take care and have a great year!
Verificeret

6/10 Okay

Kathryn E.

Synes godt om: Området
Synes ikke om: Rengøring, kommunikation, annoncens rigtighed

"Luxury" Beachfront Property quite rundown. Pictures not fully accurate

This is a unique beachfront property, with wonderful potential, but is quite rundown. I messaged the host first in hopes of getting some helpful feedback, but it was not, so I will just give you fair warning. Background: I am an ex PeaceCorps nurse who worked and lived in Costa Rica. My husband is Costa Rican. We are part owners of a lovely hotel across the street and friends with all the other business owners there. We have rented at least a dozen homes at Playa Grande over the years for our friends and family and have only had fantastic experiences. This year we made a late decision to come before Christmas and this was the only property of this size available. Briefly, the place needs TLC. Moldy, and rotting decks and Supporting posts to main room. Broken and decayed light fixtures, ceiling fans dont work, leaking refrigerator, plugged and overflowing dishwasher, no items at all in kitchen( not even soap, trash bags, salt or pepper. Broken cupboard doors. No beach equipment whatsoever, ( Beach chairs, umbrella, sand toys) No information info upon arrival ( WiFi code, info on house, nearby activities, tours, stores). A completely rusted and corroded BBQ which was not safe to use. Finally, there is no Irene, wonderful cook on the premises. Instead a new couple from Nicaragua who had no idea about anything in the house, cooking, cleaning, laundry. I told them that it was not their fault that they had no training and that I would clearly not blame them, but the owner. The positives: The rooms are small, but adequate. Each is independent and opens to the outside only (no connecting) The pool is small but heated . There is an upstairs cabana built with views and sounds of the beach and monkeys. Beachfront. We had a beautiful time at the beach and in the pool with our family and friends. We ate out most nights and truly enjoyed the the area, as always. I have photos of all these issues if anyone wants to see them
Overnattede 4 nætter i december 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 14. jul. 2023
Thank you for your review which I find quite unfair to be honest. You say you are part owners of Hotel Manglar and another hotel in Playa Grande which I personally think are fantastic places. You will then realize from some of the reviews posted about your property how difficult it can be sometimes to run a business and comply with all your clients. Have a look at the reviews left by some of your clients. I would have appreciated if you would have taken this into consideration before trying to harm me with some of your comments. I would have never done this to you or another colleague/owner/neighbour in Playa Grande. I would have expected a private message with all your complaints to help me improve, but you decided to go public to purposely harm me for some reason. As an owner also in Playa Grande, you will know how the salt water from the pacific ocean can corrode wood and metal. I try my best to maintain Casa Serena from this and I do apologize you were not happy with many of the issues. Also as an owner, you will also appreciate that things can break in a property, either because of miss use or because things simply just happen. I am also sorry for some of these inconveniences caused. We have replaced the refrigerator and the BBQ with new ones. For the rest of your comments I am going to answer in private because I think it is the correct and proper way to proceed. I will use your review to improve Casa Serena in the best possible way for future guests. Thank you. With all my best regards and all the best for 2023. Pura Vida.
Verificeret

6/10 Okay

Keri B.

Synes godt om: Området
Synes ikke om: Annoncens rigtighed

Awesome Location on the Beach in Playa Grande

Long story short - we 100% enjoyed our stay at Casa Serena. We were steps away from the most beautiful and serene beach, could walk to the boats to cross the river into Tamarindo but were still far enough away to have the area to ourselves. There are a few things that could be improved with the majority of our issues being solved with an updated website and a 3-ring binder with all the information we needed. The website lists that there is a washer and dryer on site for doing laundry. We only packed a few clothes thinking we would be able to do some laundry on property. I thought to ask about some of the other features on the website that weren't there, but did not ask about this and so was a little surprised to find it wasn't there. No one was at the house to greet us and we were a little unsure of procedures. Isolda (the housekeeper) and Sergio (the outside maintenance guy) were so extremely nice but speak no English and it was difficult to communicate at times. We had no phone numbers for them and didn't know where they were when they weren't on the property so it surprised us a little when we had an issue we were told to just take it up with Isolda and Sergio. Having a binder with the wifi password, phone numbers of Sergio and Isolda (or some way of contacting them), and some local information would have been extremely helpful. For the first couple of days, random people would walk onto the property peddling services and goods to us which made us uncomfortable. All of this could have been alleviated if they could leave their info in a binder for us to contact if we wanted. Our biggest complaint was the pool. It was pea green and swampy the entire time. We were told it couldn't be treated because of the water line tiles so we just had to deal with dirty water. A lot of the beach chairs and boogie boards that were there were broken and when we'd take them down to the beach, we'd have to walk them back up immediately because they didn't work. There are two fridges on property but only one fully works. The one at the bar, only the freezer works. This is a great place for a large group of people that are outdoorsy people and want to enjoy Costa Rican beaches. Aside from the pool, everything was minor and we had an overall enjoyable stay!
Overnattede 7 nætter i januar 2020
Svar fra VrboOwner den 14. jul. 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your comments after your enjoyable stay in our property Casa Serena. 1. I agree that our web site should be updated and I will get onto this immediately. Thank you for pointing this out. 2. There should be a 3 ring binder at the property. Actually there should be one in each bedroom when guests arrive. I will speak to the staff about this and my apologies you did not find them when you arrived at the property. 3. As you say, Sergio & Isolda are wonderful and kind people. Always there to help. You mention you did not have their contact numbers but in my e-mail, of many I sent you, of Tuesday January 28th 2020, which you kindly answered, I sent you their private telephone numbers for you to contact them whenever you needed. Not only that, you also had my private cell phone number to contact me whenever you needed to, although, as you know, I live in Spain. I always answered when one of your guest group members contacted me. I am truly sorry if this was not enough for you, but living in Spain and already hiring two full time staff at my property, is already a huge effort for me. I cannot afford hiring an english speaking person just for meet & greets. Sergio & Isolda, in my opinión do a great job. 4. Casa Serena no longer offers laundry service simply because the drought situation is so severe in the area, that I have decided to help this cause. I understand there was an issue with having to clean some towels you were using but please do not worry, as I threw them away. I will cover this cost. 5. The swimming pool being dirty is the first I hear. I will speak to my staff and my apologies for this. 6. Fridges are working perfectly. The problem is that they cannot be stocked up much. They will not work at their full potential if they are stocked more than they should. 7. I will make a full inventory of the Beach chairs and surf boards in the property. I am so sorry that you were not able to use some of them. 8. Sorry that you had people come into the property selling you things. I have this prohibited to my staff and I will surely reprimand them immediately. I am happy to hear that you had a good time overall and hopefully I will solve all these issues so that when you return you have an even better vacation. Thank you. I would like to say that you were great guests.
Verificeret

8/10 Godt

Bruno D.

Synes godt om: Indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

One of the best beach vacations! If you want quiet, here it is!

In summary, the house was not perfect, but the quiet sandy beach, staff service and overall quietness of the area made our trip one of the best beach vacations. We were 10 people, kids/adults. Let's start with the bad: 1. What the pictures don`t show is the wear and tear. 2. The house is large and has a lot of outdoor living spaces out into the elements! It’s worn out, over-used, a lot metal is rusted. 3. Kitchen needs some TLC (broken cabinet doors, leaking DW and fridge) 4. Bathrooms: 4 out of the 5 BRs had issues (broken doors, blocked drain). 5. Land is large, lot of unkempt areas and pile of garbage lying around, not inside the house, but around the grounds. Not a showstopper. 6. Rental might be a bit expensive for what you get. 7. And of course, ants and crawling bugs, but it is a tropical forest after all! Now the good: 1. The owner, Maximo, seems very nice, is very responsive and answered all our questions. 2. Access to the beach was just amazing. 100 feet off the main gate. Easy flat access, very private and nobody around when we were on the beach. 3. Beach: Beautiful 5-km white sand beach, with perfect waves for swimming or surfing with at very few people around (40-50 people on the whole 5-km long beach!) 4. The house keepers, Simon and Saray, were absolutely amazing. They live on the grounds in a separate house and are around day and night. They responded to our requests in a timely fashion, fixing what was broken, providing additional towels when needed, even setting up a beach tent for us on the beach, helping to carry some of the chairs to the beach, and even helping pack up the car when we left. They made a huge difference. There were always notifying us if they had to leave for different reasons. You forget about the bad with them! 5. We got one meal prepared by Saray, very tasty! It was enough for 2 suppers and 2 lunches, and some. 6. They kept the common grounds and pool clean in the morning but didn’t go into the bedrooms unless requested by us. 7. There are a few small stores and restaurants less than a few hundred meters away, very affordable. 8. From the house, you can reach Tamarindo in about 15 minutes by foot and a dinghy across the crocodile infested Tamarindo Estuary (for $1-2/person). Dinghies run from about 8AM to 5PM…or drive to Tamarindo, in 30-40 minutes! No bridge across the estuary. 9. Tamarindo is a beautiful town full of grocery stores, restaurants, shops, hotels, and nightlife.
Overnattede 7 nætter i marts 2023
Svar fra VrboOwner den 14. jul. 2023
Hi Bruno. Thank you very much for your kind review. I know that there were some issues during your stay and I want to thank you very much for taking them so well and for your patience. We always do our best to help and try to solve problems. Overall the property is amazing in my opinion and in the opinion of many other clients so thank you for pointing these things out to help us improve. Simon and Saray informed me that you are lovely people and that it was a great pleasure being with you. I hope that if you ever come back to Casa Serena you will enjoy it as much as you did this time. I will work hard with my staff to keep improving. It is extremely difficult to maintain a property that is so near the beach in perfect condition. The salt makes a lot of harm. Reference the garbage piled in our grounds, this has been already taken care of. We had been waiting for weeks to have it taken away and they finally did. Bruno, thank you again for being such great clients. Take care and all my best regards to your group.
Verificeret

10/10 Fremragende

Cathy O.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Steps from an amazing beach - spacious living area - good air conditioning! :)
Overnattede 10 nætter i marts 2026
Svar fra VrboOwner den 30. mar. 2026
Thank you for your kind review. It was a great pleasure having you and your group in Casa Serena and we are so happy you had such a great time. Hope to see you back soon.
Verificeret

8/10 Godt

Ana M.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Excelente casa para disfrutar del mar en familia!

Las habitaciones son cómodas, las áreas comunes espaciosas, la piscina de muy buen tamaño para todas las edades y lo mejor de todo la propiedad es que está frente al mar, eso hizo que la experiencia fuera fantástica.
Overnattede 4 nætter i juli 2024
Verificeret

10/10 Fremragende

Jeremy C.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Great villa

We had a great time at Casa Serena over Christmas. It is literally steps from the ocean, which can be seen from the second floor lounge area. The property has 5 bedrooms; each with en suite bathrooms. The kids loved the pool table and ping pong table. The pool was nice, but a bit cloudy at times. -Raccoons will visit at night so be sure to lock up food and trash in the kitchen. -There isn’t a bathroom for swimmers or guests. You have to go in one of the bedrooms. -The location is great if you want to chill out as the beach is never crowded. -Tamarindo is a 20 minute walk and a 3 minute boat ride across the estuary ($1/person), but the boats only ferry folks until 5 pm. To return to the house by road it takes 40 minutes. -Wil-Mart grocery store is 5 km away and has most items you may need. There is also a small corner store a few blocks from the house that has basic necessities. -Playa Grande has restaurants within walking distance. -We did not get robbed during our stay, but we are not stupid humans who leave thousands of dollars of electronics laying around, even when traveling in our home country. Great place and we definitely recommend Casa Serena.
Overnattede 7 nætter i december 2019
Verificeret

6/10 Okay

Chris T.

Synes godt om: Området, annoncens rigtighed

Great Location, Plenty of Space, With Challenges

Pros – Proximity to beach, fantastic outdoor living area with covered dining table, lounge area, pool table, ping pong, and hammocks. 5 private bedrooms with private bathrooms gave everyone their own space. The elevated lounge area with view of the ocean is great. The pool was good sized for the property and kids loved. Bodyboards and pool floats provided. The outdoor bar kitchen with BBQ grill is nice to have for cooking up dinner. Cons – Make sure you keep valuable items in rooms and lock your doors. The setup is such that only the bedrooms and kitchen can be locked (everything else is open air with a wall around the perimeter). We were robbed during our stay: thieves jumped the wall and went through the common area and inside unlocked rooms at night when adults/kids were sleeping. They stole electronic valuables and cash from inside the bedrooms, common areas and even items in the kitchen. Security cameras are not a deterrent and unsure if they work (owner never provided any camera footage from the night of the robbery after repeated requests). It is a bit run down from other areas in Playa Grande (beds/furnishings) and no televisions. (It wasn’t a problem for us but might be for others). They only clean the common areas daily, where other properties have cleaned bedroom/bathrooms/cleaned dishes/etc. daily (this staff will clean the bedrooms, but you must pay each time). No onsite laundry available to guest. Raccoons frequently break into the bar kitchen refrigerator off the pool, so don’t leave any food in that refrigerator. Upgrading to electronic locks on each of the rooms and the safes would prevent guests from having to keep track of keys – especially while playing at the beach. Similar properties in the area have included an alarm system which would be an added deterrent.
Overnattede 8 nætter i november 2019
Verificeret

10/10 Fremragende

Verificeret rejsende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Perfect for families

We were a group of 3 families with children of different ages. 16 people total. The house has so many social areas that converge at the pool, it was very easy for everyone to find something to do and not feel like we're crowded while at the same time keep a close watch on younger swimmers. We enjoyed the beach right across a shaded picnic area daily. All the amenities were graciously provided: beach chairs, boogie boards, towels and outside shower. The long sandy beach is clean, a little rough but fun, and not crowded at all. I have been renting homes near the beach in Costa Rica for years and this is by far my favorite. The access roads are in excellent condition, and all but the neighborhood are paved. There is a small market at about a 15 min. drive and many larger supermarkets near Tamarindo, which can only be reached by car in about 30 min. I loved the bedrooms configuration with air conditioning. Beds were comfortable and everything as pictured. We had some hiccups at check in that were sorted out promptly. I didn't give it 5 star rating on cleanliness because the bedroom floors were not thoroughly cleaned up. Because the social area is not enclosed, additional cleaning was needed to prevent traffic dirt from accumulating in the bathrooms, even though Sergio swept outside daily. The property staff is helpful and friendly. I caution future renters to find a very strong locking mechanism for the refrigerator outside which is visited nightly by a raccoon. Maximo is an excellent host and Sergio is available and willing to address any needs. Maximo, thank you for putting together such a well appointed property for us, and for making this a rental we would love to return to!
Overnattede 4 nætter i august 2019
Verificeret

8/10 Godt

Connie S.

Mixed feelings

The setting and the house were lovely. We especially enjoyed the howler monkeys and the beautiful green parrots. The people who came to maintain the pool and grounds were very efficient and friendly. We did have trouble with the mal-functioning stove that wasn't fixed until late in the week. We were also disappointed that no-one was there to greet us or to explain how things worked.
Overnattede 7 nætter i marts 2019
Svar fra VrboOwner den 14. jul. 2023
Thank you very much for your kind review and very happy to hear you enjoyed the setting and our house. I really apologize about the stove. I believe it stopped working while you were there as when you arrived it was perfect. We bought a new stove immediately for you but something happened during the installation which was finally sorted out. I undertsand your dissapointment and we are very sorry. In reference to nobody greeting you, I am very surprised. Sergio & Isolda should have been there to open the door to you and show you around. Also to hand over keys. I will speak to them. Did you find the house open when you arrived and you had to find your way around? Please let me know because this is important to me and I will not accept this as we have very efficient staff and if they have not done their job I would like to know why. Thank you again and hopefully you will visit us again despite the stove problem. Take care and all my best regards.
Verificeret

10/10 Fremragende

Mike G.

Great family beach house

We just spent a fantastic week at Casa Serena! The property is exactly as advertised, with the one exception being that pictures can't do the beach justice. Truly a phenomenal beach, great surfing and swimming, and hardly anyone else on it. We were a group of 2 families with 5 children ages 2-6. The kids really enjoyed the pool, and being able to play/run around the walled compound. It's large enough for them to have lots of room to play, but easy to keep an eye on them from the open air dining/common area. We had Isolda cook for us, which I'd highly recommend. She made great Costa Rican food for breakfast and dinner, and we always had lots of leftovers for lunch. We arranged our airport transfer and grocery delivery through Ariel, with Playa Grande Shuttle and Tours - also highly recommended. He made everything seamless. The kids (and adults) also really enjoyed watching the Howler monkeys who swung past the property almost every morning and late afternoon. Fun to watch from the elevated deck. I really can't say enough good things about Casa Serena and the staff. Truly a great property!
Overnattede 7 nætter i april 2019
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