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Beachfront House & Pool, 35-meter Oceanfront. Tropical Forest. Surfers' Paradise

Beachfront holiday home in Cabo Velas with kitchen

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Location

Exceptional

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning

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Playa Grande, Guanacaste

Place, Playa Langosta
Place, Grande Beach
‪11 min drive‬
Place, Tamarindo Beach
‪42 min drive‬
Airport, Tamarindo (TNO)
‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Beachfront House & Pool, 35-meter Oceanfront. Tropical Forest. Surfers' Paradise

Experience Unparalleled Freedom and Tranquility at Casa Guayacán, Costa Rica
Welcome to Casa Guayacán, a beachfront sanctuary where nature’s beauty seamlessly blends with relaxed comfort and understated elegance. Unlike any other in its category, this oceanfront retreat is nestled within acres of pristine coastal forest, facing the breaking surf of Costa Rica’s Pacific Ocean.

A Private Beachfront Escape
Casa Guayacán is a spacious, two-story home designed for relaxation and connection with nature. It features a spectacular 15-meter long swimming pool, a poolside grill and dining area, and breathtaking ocean views. The home comfortably accommodates up to 16 guests across its six en-suite bedrooms.
Thoughtful Layout & Accommodations

Ground Floor:
• Fully equipped kitchen with a pantry
• Open-concept dining and living area
• Two spacious master suites (each sleeps up to 3 guests)
Second Level:
• Two spacious master suites (each sleeps up to 3 guests)
• Two well-appointed bedrooms (each sleeps 2 guests)
• Open-air lounge with spectacular ocean views and a constant fresh breeze—perfect for relaxing, watching the surf, or witnessing breathtaking sunsets
All six bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and air conditioning.

Outdoor Paradise & Amenities
• Beachfront garden with a shaded terrace.
• Direct beach access, just steps from the sand.
• Magnificent 15-meter long swimming pool, centrally located in the outdoor living area
• Grill and dining area, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining
• High-speed WiFi throughout the property.
Prime Location
A five-minute walk along the beach takes you to the Tamarindo Estuary, the natural waterway that separates Playa Grande’s pristine shores from the vibrant surf town of Tamarindo. Small boats (panguitas) are readily available to ferry guests across for just $2 per person—a one-minute scenic crossing that opens the door to:
• Restaurants, cafés & shops
• Banks & pharmacies
• Supermarkets & local markets
• Lively nightlife & entertainment
Personalized Services for a Seamless Stay
• Private Chef Services: Elevate your stay by hiring a cook, who offers a menu of delicious, tried-and-true recipes prepared with fresh, local ingredients. We introduce our guests to trusted third-party chefs. The property does not provide the cook service.
• Concierge Assistance: Our concierge team is available to help with airport transfers, tours, activities, equipment rentals, and grocery shopping services.
• On-Site Staff: The property is maintained by dedicated staff members, who reside in nearby accommodations and ensure a seamless experience for guests.
Getting Here
• Liberia International Airport (LIR): 70 km / 43 miles (Approx. 90-minute drive)
• Tamarindo (by road): 20 km (Approx. 30 minutes)
• Tamarindo Domestic Airport: Offers flights to and from San José

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Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

On the owner agreement !!

Pets

Pets allowed

Small trained dogs. Subject to previous approval.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Not inside the house. Only on designated areas.

Important information

You need to know

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: on the owner agreement !!

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

About the area

Playa Grande

Located in Cabo Velas, this holiday home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Conchal Beach and Tamarindo Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course. Las Baulas National Marine Park and Monkey Park are also worth visiting.

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Playa Grande, Guanacaste

What's nearby

Grande Beach - 11 min drive - 1.8 km
Las Baulas National Marine Park - 12 min drive - 2.5 km
Casino Diria - 41 min drive - 19.5 km
Tamarindo Beach - 42 min drive - 18.9 km
Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 57 min drive - 27.2 km

Getting around

Tamarindo (TNO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬31 min drive
‪Pico Bistro - ‬30 min drive
‪Nari - ‬31 min drive
‪Rural - ‬27 min drive
‪Agua Salada - ‬30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront House & Pool, 35-meter Oceanfront. Tropical Forest. Surfers' Paradise pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Beachfront House & Pool, 35-meter Oceanfront. Tropical Forest. Surfers' Paradise?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront House & Pool, 35-meter Oceanfront. Tropical Forest. Surfers' Paradise?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Beachfront House & Pool, 35-meter Oceanfront. Tropical Forest. Surfers' Paradise located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Grande Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Las Baulas National Marine Park and Ventanas Beach. Conchal Beach and Playa Zapotillal are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

20 Nov 2024

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

Happy repeat customers!

Our group uses this property 4 times a year, and we couldn't be happier. The host takes great care of us!

Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor R.

3 Feb 2025

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

Beautiful & magical property!

We had our small wedding here and it was truly magical! The property is gorgeous and is steps from the beach. Our family and friends had a wonderful experience. The host, Manfred, was very communicative and helpful throughout our planning process and we are very grateful.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

17 Sept 2023

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

Amazing Property!

This was much better than expected and everything was so easy. Would come back in a heartbeat and thank you to the host and his team for making it an unforgettable trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James C.

17 Oct 2023

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

Family vacation

We had 27 members of our family stay for the week. The location was amazing on a secluded beach and close to town. Accommodations were comfortable. We had the cooks fix a few of our meals when we weren't out on adventures. A great place.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis M.

6 Feb 2024

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

Wedding Weekend

The location and amenities were more than perfect for our wedding weekend, and everyone at the facility was incredibly helpful with little details such as water and electricity. Cabo Velas was truly a magical place for our big day! It was the perfect spot to show our family from the US what authentic Costa Rica is really like! No tourists crowding, no resorts - just beautiful nature and calm/secluded cabins and house! -Luis & Emily

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

shellee p.

14 Feb 2024

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

Best Family Vacation

This is our second time at this amazing and beautiful property! We had 27 family members that enjoyed all of the bungalows and the beach house. I love where this property is located. Short walk to Tamarindo via the estuary crossing, and the quiet, tranquil beach life on Playa grande. The amazing and surprising thing we experienced this year is the new building on the south end of the property. A nice gorgeous pool setting and a central dining location with a yoga deck on top. Brand new! And we used it every day. So much fun! The communication with Manfred has always been very prompt, professional, and helpful. We always felt very safe and all our needs were met. If you want an authentic Costa Rica vibe to your vacation, book this place! I hope and wish that we will return.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

14 Mar 2023

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

Absolutely wonderful stay!

We rented out the whole property at Las Velas Blancas (the casitas and the big house) for a yoga retreat and had an amazing stay! We were a group of 18 and had more than enough room for people to hang out together, or find quiet time when they wanted. We loved the outdoor yoga loft - the ocean breezes were divine! The beach and pool were terrific and the location of the property is great - easy to get to Tamarindo and into the subdivision, but far enough away to have privacy and be in your own little world. The owners, Ana and Manfred, were very easy to communicate with and have thought of everything with this property and in dealing with their guests. The caretakers of the property - Pedro and Rosa Maria were wonderful. They were kind and took great care of us - which was not easy with such a big group. They were quick to answer and questions and requests, and always with kindness and a smile. We also had Veronica prepare many of the meals of our group, and highly recommend her! She prepared a variety of meals for us - traditional, vegetarian, dairy and gluten free - and all of were happy and full guests. All in all a fantastic stay and will definitely return! Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Les M.

19 Mar 2025

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

Incredible location and service

Location: 10/10. Couldn't ask for a better spot. It's far enough out of the way that there are hardly any people on the beach (seriously, it felt like a private beach), but if you want to go out for lunch or shopping, you can walk a short way down the beach and take a 2, 2 minute long boat ride to bustling Tamarindo. This is a big advantage of being at the south end of Playa Grande. Service: 10/10. Between concierge, Sher, who took care of our every need, the friendly housekeepers, and Leo and the maintenance team who took care of the grounds and the pool, we felt very well taken care of. Although we had several issues with the house during our stay (all within reason for a house in the jungle - ants appearing from nowhere, a shower that didn't work, etc), each of those issues were taken care of promptly (like, within 15 minutes or less!)Chef: 10/10 If you are debating about hiring Alcira, the chef, don't hesitate! The food was delicious, fresh and plentiful at every meal. We originally only intended to hire her for a few nights, but ended up requesting extra nights . Highly recommended!House/Facilities: 8/10 The house itself is spacious and comfortable and has rustic character. However, there are a few things that could be done to make the stay even better. Some of that sheets and blankets seem worn (although they were very clean), we had an issue with water leaks and the patio doors are old and hard to open. Some new cushions and a few fixes would make it a 10.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

9 Aug 2024

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

Perfect place to escape

This was our third visit to the property, but this was the first 4-night stay that we booked and organized for the occasion of my 50th birthday. We rented both sides of the property (bungalows and main guest house) for 36 friends and family. The process of booking and working with the team for meals and activities was seamless. Because we had so many guests, it was comforting to know that we had someone working with us to plan this event. We love it here. It’s familiar, calming and secluded, but not too far away from many restaurant and activity options. The new pool and indoor dining/kitchen area is an excellent addition to the property. However, it was a disappointment that the other pool and corresponding lofted patio were under construction and somewhat neglected due to the new area being open. We were happy to discover that the pool was still open and functioning, but the kitchen and patio was not usable by our large group of 36. The surprise did not diminish the fun, but it was an unwelcome discovery. Needless to say, we hope to be back. We’ve celebrated birthdays and a wedding here, so it’s a place that is very special to us. Thank you for your care and commitment to providing visitors with a wonderful place to escape!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Karen C.

20 Feb 2025

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Family reunion

Good Aspects: lots of room for large groups. Large fans in common areas helped with airflow. Good air conditioning all bedrooms. Good size pool. Beach literally on doorstep. Sufficient cups/ plates all guests. Nice selection of kitchen appliances. Sheets clean and additional supplies given when requested. Negative Aspects: (not withstanding the fact 11 of our guests were stricken with food poisoning)No one there to greet you on arrival. No-one to contact in an emergency situation to ask for advice. Loud construction of building behind pool - I think meant to be workout yoga area - inaccessible. Thankfully no noise on Sat or Sun.Overall neglect of property. All common area seating shabby and dirty looking. Only thin covers on beds - when stripped before leaving many pillows stained underneath covers. Tiles missing in pool. Floors dirty and wood floors rough uncomfortable to walk bare foot. Garbage receptacle by beach access not emptied during entire stay. One set of doors unable to be locked when leaving property or at night. Windows of one room did not seal properly. This property needs some TLC - felt run down

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Melody G.

6 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

An Amazing Week At The Beach

We spent a week here with our family and one other, a total of ten people (six kids) but the property could easily have accommodated double. Here are the pros and cons you should know: Pros: Great location right on a basically private beach that’s walking distance to Tamarindo The team is extraordinary and so responsive and will take care of all your needs. We signed up for full-day chef and kitchen services with Alcira which I highly recommend When we had issues they were resolved quickly Playa grande is a quaint little town with some sweet restaurants and shops Cons: Common areas don’t have AC in this house which essentially rendered them unusable for us The fridge was broken the first two days and while it was replaced this was not fun The water was turned off on the last day for 3 hours — apparently this is something that happens but it caught us off guard The pool is in front of the house and somewhat separate from the common areas and had a beehive in the portico which made it tough for us to use There are raccoons at night so it was challenging for our kids to get upstairs to their rooms since the staircase is on the outside of the house Getting to playa grande shops is a 15 min drive and to Tamarindo is 45 min (even though it’s a 10 min walk). Despite the cons, the house and staff are lovely and the beach is stellar. If they put AC in the common areas that alone would have made it a 5 star house despite the other challenges we had.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

11 Aug 2025

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

Private paradise

This property is amazing. You are just steps from the beach, which has a great break full of kind local surfers. You are only a 10 min walk on the beach to the water taxi into tamarindo for 2 per person. So you are close to society, but the beach is insanely less crowded than Tamarindo, when I would have coffee at 5:30 AM I’d often be the only person on playa Grande. Manfred was amazing, he was super helpful by instantly solving any tiny issues we had. They provided local contacts and made the whole process seem less and easy. My kids loved the big pool and all of the crabs and wildlife. We saw howler monkeys multiple times! Thanks for the great stay! We will be back!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen O.

2 Jul 2025

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

Family getaway

Perfect size and setup for a family group of 7 adults and 5 kiddos. Great location - steps away from the beach and a quick walk to take the panga boats across the estuary into Tamarindo. Beautiful private pool. Hosts are super responsive for any issues. Make sure to bring cash if you are working with the hosts for groceries / meal prep (which is highly recommended - food was amazing!).

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo C.

29 Mar 2025

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

Surf stay

As advertised. Great location and accommodations

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley W.

25 Mar 2025

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

Private beach, perfect layout

Our group of 10 had an amazing week in this beautiful home! The layout with each bedroom having it's own bathroom was great. There were multiple areas to lounge around and relax outside of the bedrooms as well. Nothing can beat the private path that is literally steps to the beach and an excellent surf break. As some of our group surfed, others watched them from the comfort of the 2nd story lounge area. The pool is huge and the covered portion was nice when we had too much sun. We had Alcira cook breakfast each day and dinner for a couple of the nights. If we could do it again, we'd have her make dinner every night. She made the most amazing meals and was one of my personal highlights of the trip. Beautiful platters of fresh fruit every morning, perfectly made eggs, the most delicious rice and beans. It was amazing food and so much easier having her team do the shopping, cooking and cleaning. Sher helped us with our excursions which was nice too. We went fishing and took a morning catamaran tour with Panache.The only cons to the house were the yoga platform was not open during our stay. There is no dishwasher in the home or access to a washer and dryer. You will pay 10 a bag to have laundry done for you. Not a big deal, but good to know upfront. Overall, I would highly recommend this home to anyone visiting Playa Grande. You will not be disappointed!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy N.

5 Mar 2025

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

family vacation

Great location, amazing beach & ocean, beautiful pool!For our group of 17 there was lots of space in the kitchen area, sitting areas and bedrooms. We enjoyed our time at this property!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

7 Feb 2025

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

A wonderful spot for a true Costa Rica beach vacation

I left a review for the other Las Velas listing. We stayed here for our wedding. 4 nights of pure bliss. Maybe we'll be back one day!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

7 Jan 2025

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

Awesome

There were 16 of us and we all had a blast. It is very secluded yet close enough to Playa Grande beach, and a short walk to cross over the estuary by small boats. Walking and boarding the boats are not for the physically impaired. The staff did their job and Alcira, our cook did a phenomenal job. Our concierge Alonso took care of all the small issues that can pop up.

Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika R.

30 Nov 2024

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

Women's Retreat

I hosted a women's movement and healing retreat and this place was perfect!! It was super private and serene. Our house chef, Alcira and her mom cooked every meal for us and the food was incredible. Manfred, the home owner, was responsive to our every need before and during our stay. Highly recommend this beautiful and unique property and location.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

15 Oct 2024

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

Great Location

We rented both properties for our large group of 32 guests and had plenty of room for everyone. Manfred was great at answering my msg's before and during our trip. The chef service was wonderfully delicious. The only think I would change is adding more meals. The grounds staff was friendly and attentive. Honestly, I can't say enough about our stay. We would book this again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

John I.

19 Aug 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Communication

Sugerencias

La ubicación es excelente y hay mucho espacio en la casa, pero tengo varias sugerencias: 1. Avisar a los huéspedes con anticipación sobre la condición del camino de acceso a la casa, la dificultad de abrir el portón y el zancudero entre la casa y la playa, para que vengan preparados. 2. Revisar los utensilios para la parrillada; son incompletos. 3. La mesa atrás del sofá no está amarrada con la base y es muy peligrosa. 4. Hacer las inversiones para que la casa parezca más a las fotos. Todo esto aparte, sí pasamos muy bien. Gracias,

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan L.

24 Jul 2024

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

Casa Guayacan at Playa Grande

Manfred and his team are so helpful and kind. They made our stay comfortable and enjoyable. The recommendations were all great and the chef services were perfecto!. Anything that we needed was accessible right to the property. We could have stayed on the property the entire trip and we would have been comfortable and completely taken care of. The property is beautiful and the beach is amazing, with a surf break, sunsets and lightning storms to view from the second story spaces. Rainy season was enjoyable at Casa Guayacan. We hope to return someday.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delphine Z.

23 Jul 2024

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

Ideal for surf retreat

lovely beach chic property with amazing pool, great cleaning and cooking staff. lovely people who are quick to respond to your needs. This is my second time using this property to host my surf retreats, and the guests absolutely love it.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lynn J.

22 Jun 2024

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

Great spot for multi-generational family of 13

One of our favorite aspects was taking advantage of Alcira and her staff for cooking our meals. We had 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 7 dinners. All were delicious and special. We felt so pampered. Alcira and Mariella were like family! Staff were so attentive in cleaning every morning, and we had them do our laundry several times. The property is a bit rustic, but we were aware of this and were fine with it. (You will likely share your space with crabs and geckos. ) Owner, Manfred was immediately responsive via onsite staff for any questions, repairs, etc. Close by shops and restaurants available in Tamarindo via the water taxis (daylight hours). Walk up the beach to a nearby market and cafe in the Palm Beach neighborhood. Mandred hooked us up with Playa Grande Shuttles and Tours for airport transport and for many great excursions. We didn’t rent a car at all.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

15 May 2024

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

Beautiful Property on Unique Amazing Location!

Absolutely gorgeous location! Beach feels almost private with great waves for surfing and boarding. House is great for big groups, staff is very supportive and responds quickly to all needs! Estuary is short walk and boat rides to Tamarindo are super easy! Living space is open air so it is warm but the bedrooms stay very cool and comfortable! Pool is awesome and grounds are well kept. Highly recommend this house!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024