6/10 Okay
Anna T.
22 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Nice villa terrible location
Anna T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Entire home
House across from pool close to dozens of great beaches - La Pequena Casa
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Reviews
8.6 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Venado, Cantón Santa Cruz
- Blanca Beach16 min drive
- Junquillal Beach21 min drive
- Playa Negra25 min drive
- Tamarindo (TNO)53 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Garden
Dining area
About this property
House across from pool close to dozens of great beaches - La Pequena Casa
La Pequena Casa (The Little House) might only have 1 bedroom but it lives large! With one large bedroom (queen size bed), a pull-out sofa (queen size) and a second sofa (twin size), it offers all the comforts of home.
The best part of any Costa Rican home is outside! Our house backs onto the jungle and you can often hear howler monkeys in the distance and they are sometimes visible in the trees. You enter the house from a shaded patio .... just 20 steps from the pool where you can enjoy sun in the morning and shade in the afternoon. There are also two other pools in the community that are available for your use.
For your convenience:
- FREE wifi and cable tv
- air conditioning, ceiling fans, laundry, clothes line
- all linens are included (including beach towels)
- patio furniture (table and 4 chairs)
- briquette BBQ
- 2 beach chairs
- large cooler (to pick up groceries or take to the beach)
- equipped kitchen (including coffee maker, blender, pressure cooker)
- enjoy break, lunch or dinner in the on-site affordable restaurant
- 24-hour security
We are a short drive to multiple beaches in the area, each with a different flavor: great for walking, boogie boarding, surfing or lounging at the Tikki Hut for lunch and a drink.
Great beaches to explore:
Tamarindo is a vibrant surf destination within 35 minute drive of Eco Lagarto. Consider surf lessons or just enjoy a day in the shops and lunch on the playa. You can rent a boogie board for about $5 USD.
Playa Junquillal - a long stretch of beach with beautiful brown sand - this beach has a turtle breeding program
San Juanillo - a great calm beach, perfect for swimming - restaurant on the beach
Ostional - As one of the most important locations in the world to see turtles in Costa Rica, Ostional Wildlife Refuge is a must visit for animal lovers. Check their Facebook page for details on when the turtles are laying eggs or hatching dates.
Just check the map .... the list of beaches is endless
The Eco Lagarto staff can arrange activities such as surf lessons, fishing trips, zip lining, turtle tours, natural hot spring tours, waterfall and wildlife hikes, jungle canopy tours, and more. Just ask. We speak your language.
Pura Vida
The best part of any Costa Rican home is outside! Our house backs onto the jungle and you can often hear howler monkeys in the distance and they are sometimes visible in the trees. You enter the house from a shaded patio .... just 20 steps from the pool where you can enjoy sun in the morning and shade in the afternoon. There are also two other pools in the community that are available for your use.
For your convenience:
- FREE wifi and cable tv
- air conditioning, ceiling fans, laundry, clothes line
- all linens are included (including beach towels)
- patio furniture (table and 4 chairs)
- briquette BBQ
- 2 beach chairs
- large cooler (to pick up groceries or take to the beach)
- equipped kitchen (including coffee maker, blender, pressure cooker)
- enjoy break, lunch or dinner in the on-site affordable restaurant
- 24-hour security
We are a short drive to multiple beaches in the area, each with a different flavor: great for walking, boogie boarding, surfing or lounging at the Tikki Hut for lunch and a drink.
Great beaches to explore:
Tamarindo is a vibrant surf destination within 35 minute drive of Eco Lagarto. Consider surf lessons or just enjoy a day in the shops and lunch on the playa. You can rent a boogie board for about $5 USD.
Playa Junquillal - a long stretch of beach with beautiful brown sand - this beach has a turtle breeding program
San Juanillo - a great calm beach, perfect for swimming - restaurant on the beach
Ostional - As one of the most important locations in the world to see turtles in Costa Rica, Ostional Wildlife Refuge is a must visit for animal lovers. Check their Facebook page for details on when the turtles are laying eggs or hatching dates.
Just check the map .... the list of beaches is endless
The Eco Lagarto staff can arrange activities such as surf lessons, fishing trips, zip lining, turtle tours, natural hot spring tours, waterfall and wildlife hikes, jungle canopy tours, and more. Just ask. We speak your language.
Pura Vida
Property manager
Doris
Languages
English, German
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Amenities
Pool
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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- Washer
- Air conditioning
- Parking available
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Small pets only please. No cats.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely NO vaping osmoking of any kind indoors.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Veintisiete de Abril
Located in Veintisiete de Abril, this holiday home is by the sea. Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and Canopy Vista Tamarindo are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Playa Manzanillo and Playa Lagarto.
Venado, Cantón Santa Cruz
What's nearby
- Playa Lagarto - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
- Playa Coco - 15 min drive - 7.7 km
- Blanca Beach - 16 min drive - 8.7 km
- Junquillal Beach - 21 min drive - 8.7 km
- Playa Negra - 25 min drive - 12.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Corazon Surf Cafe - 23 min drive
- Restaurante Latino - 16 min drive
- Tiki Hut - 16 min drive
- Jalapeño - 22 min drive
- Villa Deevena - 21 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
6.6/10
Location
9.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
8/10 Good
Lisa B., Salt Lake City, UT USA
7 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nicely appointed property with everything you need
Lisa B.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Giovanna F.
7 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place in the jungle
Giovanna F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Olga O.
6 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Navidad y Fin de año 2020
Olga O.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2020
About the host
Hosted by Doris
We love travelling ... and Costa Rica with its many beaches, waterfalls, mountains captured our hearts. The heat, the friendly people and the eco tourism brings us back to Costa Rica each year.
In additional to this vacation property, we also own a lakefront rental cottage in Ontario Canada ... just so that we can continue to enjoy the outdoors when we return home.
We have enjoyed sharing both properties with guests from around the world.
In additional to this vacation property, we also own a lakefront rental cottage in Ontario Canada ... just so that we can continue to enjoy the outdoors when we return home.
We have enjoyed sharing both properties with guests from around the world.
Why they chose this property
Eco Lagarto is in an underdeveloped area that is not heavily touristed. Yet. This is what initially attracted us to this Canadian built community but the friends we have made within the community is what we look forward to return to and what we miss when we leave.
The dilemma: sand, warm climate and great friends vs snow and family. Hmmm.
The dilemma: sand, warm climate and great friends vs snow and family. Hmmm.
Languages:
English, German
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