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Luxury villa in Playa Panama, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

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Property grounds
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Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms8+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

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  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

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Carrillo Guanacaste
  • Popular LocationPanamá Beach6 min drive
  • Popular LocationPlaya Hermosa12 min drive
  • AirportLiberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)24 min drive
  • Popular LocationPlaya Culebra46 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Aquarium Suite

Pacifico Suite

Panama Suite

Royal Palm Suite

The Den

Tropical Suite

8 bathrooms, 8 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Bathroom 8

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Luxury villa in Playa Panama, Guanacaste, Costa Rica.

Villa Durazno is a beautiful, prívate villa that sits atop a hill in Playa Panama with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. This incredible 12,000 sq ft, 6 bedroom villa allows you to enjoy luxury, tranquilty and a genuine connection with the local flora and fauna. It’s truly stunning.

Built with the finest local materials including hardwood, custom stone and tile work, guests will enjoy an inviting and luxurious, yet casually comfortable living space. The villa has recently undergone a full re-decoration, and beautiful new furnishings and an updated style, bohemian style are evident throughout.

The villa has a professionally equipped kitchen, spacious dining area, and living room on the main floor, all which open to the covered terrace, and infinity- aquarium pool where the views of the forest and the Pacific Ocean are mesmerising.

Guests sleep comfortably in 6 en-suite bedrooms, although the home can sleep up to 16 people with the 4 additional pull-out-beds. There are 3 master-suites with ocean views. All bedrooms are individually air-conditioned, with wi-fi throughout the home. Two outdoor showers are also available.

There are plenty of excellent but nearby beach-front restaurants, or you can prepare your meals in the outdoor kitchen/BBQ area. The large coral-stone terrace is a favourite with our guests, and it is from here that people get regular opportunities to watch the local wildlife, just a few feet away. Guests love to sit and watch the jungle wake up in the early morning, or marvel at the beauty with each day’s unique sunset.

David is your on-site villa manager, and he will gladly introduce you to the local area with his experience and recommendations, or can arrange transport, spa treatments, chef/bartender services, excursions and any other activity that will help to make your trip to Costa Rica one that you will never forget.

There are number of excellent local beaches, as well as bars, shopping , golf courses and plenty of good supermarkets. Abundant opportunities to swim, snorkel, sail or sunset cruise, fish, hire ATVs, hike, and explore volcanos or waterfalls. We can also provide beach gear, beach towels, chairs, and coolers.

The villa is perfectly situated in a private, safe and guarded community - Vistas Del Pacifico, and is only 20 minutes from Liberia International Airport (LIR).

Property manager

David Spence

Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Rear of Villa - 60' infinity pool-Rancho w/wet bar & grill. Spa not in picture.
Luxury Ocean View Villa - 7Bdr -Magnificent Outdoor Pool, Pavilion, Bar & Hottub
Ocean view
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
9.8 out of 10, (73 reviews)
Luxury Ocean View Villa - 7Bdr -Magnificent Outdoor Pool, Pavilion, Bar & Hottub

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Papagayo

Located in Sardinal, this villa is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Playa Hermosa and Coco Beach. Ericka's Fruit Stand and Rocio's Kitchen are also worth visiting.
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Carrillo Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Panamá Beach - 6 min drive
  • Playa Hermosa - 12 min drive
  • Playa Monte del Barco - 16 min drive
  • Coco Beach - 18 min drive
  • Playa Culebra - 46 min drive

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • El Jardín
  • L'Buffet
  • Coco Café
  • Blue Star Tex-Mex Cantina
  • So Cal Gourmet Food Emporium

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melisa U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So far the best home we have stayed
We do family reunions in Costa Rica for 16 family members and this has been the best place so Far and the one we would certainly consider To return. From the moment I booked, David was very committed to answer our concerns. We have a special needs child and he did all he could to make sure we were properly attended on what was needed. He promptly answered our requests and suggested places to go that were wonderful. The house is simply amazing! With a large and functional kitchen, a pool and jacuzzi and grilling area that won’t disappoint. The views are stunning and we spotted different birds and monkeys by sitting on the terrace. House is perfect for entertaining, rooms are huge and comfortable. The beds and pillows made us feel Like we were home. I certainly recommend you give it a try. Using Waze we were able to arrive without getting lost, there is a bit of a hill so make sure you are prepared for that. The town is close enough with restaurants and hotels near by with all kind of cusine. Groceries stores are within a 20 min drive were you can find american products. If you come from San Jose, beware with the traffic and be prepare to have a possible longer commute. If you come from Liberia, you are golden. You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Costa Rica
Had a mixed family group and we had a great time. Plenty of space to spread out. Convenient access. The listing was everything it was supposed to be. Communication was easy, David was quick to respond. Loved the Mot-mot and Trogan, and Monkey on the back yard.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Million Dollar View
Villa Duranzo exceeded our families expectations! The outdoor area was perfect for our family and the view overlooking the bay was amazing! We were a family of 12 ranging from ages 18-80 and the house boasted plenty of space for everyone. We spent relaxing time at the Villa combined with fun excursions booked by David, the property manager. David was a tremendous resource and took care of everything from transportation, excursions, chefs, photographer, and even a run to the grocery store. He in an invaluable asset to the Villa and truly made our vacation nothing short of amazing! Thank you for a fabulous start to the NEW YEAR!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation at Villa Durazno
After a long day of travel we had a quick 20 minute drive From Liberia airport to the Villa. When you walk into the Villa and see the amazing view you’ll know you picked the perfect place for your vacation. We had 8 adults in our group and there was plenty of room for everyone to have their on space. The veranda and pool was everyone’s favorite place to hang out. We loved the lounge chairs, which we nicked named lemon and avocado. The infinity pool is the perfect place to cool down and makes for amazing sunset photos. Dave, I can’t say enough about all the help that you gave us. You made planning our trip so much easier. Thank you for answering all of our questions and recommendations on restaurants, beaches and activities. You are a gem! All homes have issues and the few things we had were handled immediately by Dave. The Villa itself is located in a gated secure community and conveniently located near the beaches, restaurants and shopping. If your an early riser like myself go outside and listen to Costa Rica come to life, howler monkeys, birds and geckos will serenade you! I also recommend having the personal chef and crew come in, fine dining in your own Villa! Dave and Sam thank you for making our families first time to Costa Rica so memorable. Can’t wait until we come back!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review of Villa durazno
David was a gracious host and caretaker and the property was wonderful! Thanks so much for the great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by David Spence

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I am an on-site manager, which means that I stay in Casita behind, but separate from the Villa. This means I’ll be here to greet you and show you around the villa, as well as be able to respond quickly to any questions you might have about the area or property throughout your time here.

I’ve lived in this area of Costa Rica for over ten years now, so know the area, and the country well. So you have access to my experience with everything from tours to tipping in restaurants, the beaches, where to see the wildlife, the best transport, and the best chef and spa or services - even the language.

What makes this property unique

The view from the villa is what most of our guests find most memorable. The light and colours are never the same, and the scene changes throughout the year, as much as by the minute. The sunsets are the obvious attraction, but the panoramic skies produce some amazing cloud formations, and the ocean can change from crystal blue to dark purple in minutes.

You can see two species of monkeys in the trees just a few metres from the sun terrace, and the birds you’ll see most days include parakeets, kiskadees, palomas, hummingbirds, soaring turkey vultures and mot mots.

There are many things that make the villa stand out from the rest, but the ‘slowing down’ effect that most people experience here, as they observe the scene before them, is pretty special.
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