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A bedroom with a bed, two windows, and a wooden ceiling.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors

    Guests love the outdoor space here.

  • Laundry made easy

    One of the few properties with on-site laundry facilities for guests.

  • Peace of mind included

    Guests rate the location highly for safety.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Black Beach
1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Non-smoking
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Puerto Viejo, Limon
  • Place, Black Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Finca La Isla Botanical Garden
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Talamanca Family Art
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Limón Intl. Airport (LIO)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Garden View #3

Fall asleep to ocean sounds and Costa Rican Caribbean breezes, and wake up to the chirping of birds and the sunrise.



Villas Serenidad contains two custom-built hardwood villas and one larger home, each with vaulted cathedral ceilings, ceiling fans and a spectacular view of the ocean. Each overlooks lush tropical gardens, designed by an award-winning landscape designer. We are 50 meters from the surf, at the quiet Playa Negra beach.



Take a 20 –minute stroll down the beach, or a 5-minute car ride, to the bohemian, laid-back & culturally-diverse town of Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. Puerto Viejo contains delicious restaurants, fun shopping, and opportunities for surfing, jungle hikes, river-rafting, zip-lines, chocolate tours, animal sanctuary, yoga classes, snorkeling, horseback riding, and paddle boarding.



Villas Serenidad is ideal for honeymooners, romantic getaways, girlfriend getaways, family reunions, retreats and weddings. We would love to welcome you to this special place and help make your time here unforgettable!
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

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Children

Adults only

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1533824vb
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

About the area

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Cahuita is home to this villa. Punta Uva Beach and Cahuita National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Finca La Isla Botanical Garden and Talamanca Family Art.
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Map
Puerto Viejo, Limon

What's nearby

  • Black Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Finca La Isla Botanical Garden - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Talamanca Family Art - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Playa Cocles - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Punta Uva Beach - 15 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Changuinola (CHX-Captain Manuel Nino Intl.) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hot Rocks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bread and Chocolate - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Koki Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cómo En Mi Casa (Art Cafe) - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Azul Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden View #3 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Garden View #3?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Where is Garden View #3 located?

Situated in Cahuita, this villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Finca La Isla Botanical Garden, Black Beach and Talamanca Family Art. Cahuita National Park and Playa Cocles are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Great host, great location, enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cozy and convenient

This is a lovely little casita with everything we could need. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom was beautiful, beach towels were provided, and it was steps to the beach. We could hear the crashing waves throughout the night and the birdsong in the morning. Typically we cook a little more but for this trip we wanted to get the flavors of the region so the mini fridge and two burner cooktop were enough for a couple of breakfasts and mid day snacks. We were very relaxed and content, I highly recommend Villas Serenidad!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning location

The primary reason to stay in this casita is the location and the stunning views. The garden is beautiful with a path that opens to La Playa Negra. The beach is quiet and private and absolutely breathtaking. We were able to spot the sloth in the garden on a few occasions and had an up close view of him moving once which was very special. As previously mentioned in reviews, there was a bottle of wine and chocolate waiting for us. We were met to check in and get acclimated to the environment. Great recommendations for food was provided. There’s really no bad place to eat in Puerto Viejo. We always felt safe on the property and in town. Everyone was so friendly and engaging. The property management team was extremely responsive to all requests (especially Shevonne) and often anticipated our needs. We greatly appreciated the cleaning services provided by Nancy, and the special touches that showed she cared. We were there for 3 weeks, and it was an unbelievable and memorable experience!
Stayed 19 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

I would stay here again!

We really enjoyed our stay here. The only thing I would say that needs to be addressed is the door slams every time it closes. Also the bedding, around the cement slab from the kitchen to the yard, there is a gap and my girlfriend twisted her ankle stepping down to go to the beach so we never actually made it down to the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Villa Serenidad

Great experience. Open air kitchen & bedroom w A/C worked well. Had a water leak first night it rained but that was just a miscommunication & taken care of. Only disappointment was we thought there was a 2nd story balcony from the listing photos but that was a separate apartment so no ocean view. Our mistake for not checking. I’d stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

This place was an awesome find. Stayed for two nights. The outside kitchen was great. Steps from the beach! If I could give this place ) stars I would. Only complaint was the bed wasn’t the most comfortable but it did the job.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome week away

Great place to stay, we would do it again. Very clean and friendly. As promised only 50m to the beach and just a walk through the garden. The beach was quiet, the black sand was hot as expected. Close to town, we rented bikes at Banana Azul and rode those most of the time but also had a rental car to explore the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Pura Vida

Beautiful spot, and good location. We'd go back! Todo Bien
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

Great place on the beach. Super relaxing, will be staying here again. Only request is that my gf said she wished there was an actual full length mirror so she could see to get ready lol. Other than that, super great and really great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delayed Honeymoon

We had a wonderful stay. The outdoor kitchen/dining/living space was perfect for our needs. Easy access to the beach but beware the black sand gets HOT so wear shoes.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for couples!

This little villa was perfect for our one week honeymoon. Very clean space, nice bathroom and shower, the bed is comfy, and the AC cranks (which we definitely utilized after the long hot days in the sun!). Perfect outdoor mini kitchen set up with all the necessities although we mostly ate at the local restaurants. I definitely recommend downloading WhatsApp if you don't already have it prior to your trip. You can add the property as a contact and message them anytime if you have questions. They are quick to respond and very helpful. Also, Jocelyn lives on site and she is incredibly friendly, funny, and helpful. We really enjoyed meeting her and chatting with her. They also gifted us chocolate and wine when we checked in! The villas are literally steps away from the beautiful Playa Negra black sand beach. The property is gorgeously maintained with incredible landscaping. There is a tall fence around the entire property and gates on both the beach side and street side that you get codes to come and go through as you please. The beach side gate stays open all day but they close it before sundown. There is also three kitties that live on the property that we made friends with, they are so sweet. We did not rent a car, we opted to walk to town (an easy 15 minute walk) or take a tuk tuk if we didn't feel like walking which ended up being about 4 US dollars one way. Not to shabby. There is also a grocery store at the end of the street, only about a 3 minute walk from the villas. I can't recommend the Villas Serenidad enough, they have the perfect quiet, beach location while also being close to town and all the happenings. Thanks again for your hospitality! Five stars!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

50th Wedding Anniversary

Nice clean property very close and easily accessible to beach and ocean. Entire property has security measures in place as well as individual bedrooms. On site manager, was very helpful in answering our questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Location

We had an amazing time! The villas are quiet and clean, you’re steps away from the beach, and it’s nice that you’re close to town but not in the middle of it. We enjoyed exploring the near by beaches and we saw a couple sloths in the wild. Management is quick to respond and super helpful if you need anything. I was a little nervous about the open floor living to the gardens, we had no issues with unwanted guests. If you are looking for a peaceful time at the beach this is it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beachific

The place was perfect. Quiet - Clean - Safe - Close - Beautiful - Easy - Helpful. Our arrival was delayed and the host did everything they could to help out including a welcome bottle of Cabernet
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by RISE Management

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Hey, We're Karen And David!

We live in Washington, DC (nope, we are not politicians;) with our teen son and daughter, and one adorable dog, Red.

Karen fell madly in-love with Puerto Viejo on her first trip (Spring Break with her daughter, 2017), which led to this new adventure!

We are so excited to share Villas Serenidad with you! It’s perfect if you’re looking for relaxation (hey, we live in DC, we KNOW how important it is to get away & relax!), connection, a little bit of adventure or exploration, and fun.

We can’t wait to welcome you!

Why they chose this property

It’s ideal for couples (cozy up in one of the smaller villas), families (we’ve got a 3-bedroom home for rent too:), girlfriend getaways (we can sleep at least 12-14 on the property), or retreats (there is no more perfect spot on this coast, IF you want to be right AT the beach, doing yoga, teaching, etc).

What makes this property unique

We love Puerto Viejo because it has such an authentic vibe. You wont find big fancy resorts or golf courses over beautiful beaches, nature at its finest, and people from around the world connecting & sharing the pura vida lifestyle.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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