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Charming Family Home Near Potrero Beach in Surfside.

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Casa Esmeralda from Calle Mango
Covered Carport to keep your car cool.
Front Entrance
Living Room with Smart TV
Lots of room to relax.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
3 bedroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Surfside, Guanacaste
  • Place, Potrero Bay
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Potrero
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Flamingo Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪95 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Family Home Near Potrero Beach in Surfside.

Our house is freshly renovated with all the modern conveniences and ready for you to enjoy.

The kitchen is equipped with all the necessities, all new appliances including a dishwasher and microwave. Food service is via a stunning two-tier granite counter top with stool seating, opening onto the living area. The conversation area features a comfy tropical-themed couch and chair. Air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout add to your comfort.

The master bedroom features a luxurious king-sized bed. The head of the bed is unique in that it is a slice of a Guanacaste tree. The 2nd and 3rd bedrooms have cushy new double mattresses on hand-crafted hardwood frames. The 2nd bedroom has two double beds, and shares an ensuite bathroom and laundry. The third bedroom has a double and a single bed. All bedrooms have ample closet space. Both bathrooms are completely renovated with fine tile work and feature artisanal hand-painted sinks.

In short, Casa Esmeralda boasts every comfort to make our home feel like your home.

Imagine your ideal vacation... perhaps it's back to nature: hiking in a pristine rainforest, seeing a live volcano, or watching whales and dolphins. Maybe you love water sports: whitewater rafting, sailing, fishing, surfing, snorkel or scuba. Or fun on the land: ziplining, cycling, hiking. Or just chilling on an endless stretch of unspoiled beach, lulled by the lapping of the waves on the shore, awaiting yet another spectacular sunset.

Our home is in Surfside and is a short walk from lovely Potrero Beach. There is easy access to local supermarkets, shops, restaurants and bars, many within a few minutes' walk.

Surfside is located just north of Flamingo. It's a real community, not a holiday resort. Some residents are permanent, some come for the winter, and some just for a few weeks. The people are a mix of Canadians, Americans, Europeans and Costa Ricans of all ages from infants to retirees. It's the kind of place where visitors feel immediately at home.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 308391
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Potrero

Located in Tempate, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Playa Potrero and Flamingo Beach. Diamante Eco Adventure Park and Monkey Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and rock climbing nearby.
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Surfside, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Potrero Bay - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Playa Potrero - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 9 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Conchal Beach - 23 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 52 min drive - 26.7 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Pleamar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar & Restaurante Arenas - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Coco Loco Bar & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪OCEANA - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Soda Marcell - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Family Home Near Potrero Beach in Surfside. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Family Home Near Potrero Beach in Surfside.?

As of 3 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Family Home Near Potrero Beach in Surfside. on 3 Jun 2026 start from £74, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Charming Family Home Near Potrero Beach in Surfside.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Family Home Near Potrero Beach in Surfside.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Family Home Near Potrero Beach in Surfside.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Family Home Near Potrero Beach in Surfside. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tempate holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Potrero Bay and Playa Potrero. Flamingo Beach is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

7.6/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

House was okay

The house was clean and had everything we need, and for the price was reasonable. The neighborhood seems to have a lot of break-ins, so keeping everything locked all the time was a little off-putting. This is not the fault of the property owner. The care-taker was wonderful, and it's a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Shannan H.

Charming and conveniently located.

I stayed a week at Casa Esmeralda and had an amazing time. It was in a very convenient location, and within walking distance to Playa Portrero. There were many other nearby beaches as well such as Playa Danta, Playa Flamingo, and my favorite, Playa Conchal. The home featured air conditioners and ceiling fans in every room, which made the hot weather much more comfortable. There is a large BBQ grill and a nice outdoor private dining space. The kitchen had all of the amenities which we used to cook some of our meals at the house. On the nights we ate out, there were so many options within walking distance. La Forketta, a nearby Italian restaurant was one of our favorites. La Perla, a bar and grill down the road had delicious food and daily drink deals. In the nearby town Brasilito, there was a delicious soda "Soda Brasilito", and a good fish and seafood restaurant on the corner. The area was beautiful and the neighbors were very friendly. We did notice there weren't any televisions, but it wasn't that big of a deal for my husband and I, as we didn't come to Costa Rica to watch tv :) the owner Gary was very responsive and easy to work with. His assistant Lis, was very gracious and welcoming. Thank you for making our stay so special. Pura Vida!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2021
Thank you very much Shannan. I am delighted that you enjoyed your time at our Casa Esmeralda. We do have a TV which we are always happy to provide if our guests would like to have one. As you say, you (and most people) do not come to Costa Rica to watch TV; however, it is available on request. Again, thanks for your kind words. I hope that we can be your destination again in the near future. You will be very welcome in our home.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jasmin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Belle propriété mais...

Nous sommes une famille de 7 personnes de 13 à 49 ans. Nous avons séjourné 3 nuits et avons de façon générale apprécié notre séjour. La propriété était propre et bien meublée et équipée et les lits étaient confortables. Il y a cependant quelques points que je tiens à souligner qui ont créé ombrage à notre séjour: 1) il y a des caméras à l'intérieur de la propriété dont une dans la chambre principale qui pointe vers la porte arrière mais qui donne une vue sur la sortie de la salle de bain (d'où on peut sortir nu pour s'habiller dans la chambre)... nous n'avons pas aimé le sentiment de se sentir espionné, 2) la communication pour le check-in a été difficile, le propriétaire ne m'a envoyé aucune indication à l'avance, je lui ai écrit la veille de notre arrivée et j'ai finalement eu une réponse 1h avant notre arrivée me disant de communiquer avec une agente qui gère la propriété et qui a été difficile à rejoindre (nous avons attendu 30 min avant son arrivée), 3) il n'y avait pas de savon pour le lave-vaisselle, 4) Toute la vaisselle était sale (comme un film de poussière accumulé... nous en avons déduit que nous étions les premiers occupants depuis plusieurs mois) et nous avons dû laver à la main avant utilisation, 5) Il y avait quelques insectes dans les chaudrons et dans la salle de bain à côté de la cuisine à notre arrivée, 6) La seule télévision disponible était très petite (27 pouces).
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy R.

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

Perfect Portrero Retreat

We had a great time at Casa Esmeralda. Everything is as advertised and the house itself is much nicer than the photos suggest. The local administrator immediately addressed all of our requests promptly. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again on our next trip to Guanacaste.
Stayed 19 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2022
Thank you for your very positive review, Timothy. We hope that you can arrange a return visit soon! Gary
Archival

8/10 Good

Melissa R.

Comfortable, spacious, beautiful home 20 minutes from Danta Beach!

Casa Esmeralda was the perfect place for our family Christmas getaway! Danta beach is a short drive away and there's lots of supermarkets, restaurants and soditas less than 5 minutes away. The automatic A/C units throughout the different rooms allowed each of us to control the room temperature to our liking. The kitchen, although small, was very lovely. There's a beautiful starfruit tree right outside the kitchen that I enjoyed very much (yum!). The location was a little hard to find, but I'm not great with directions and it was getting dark. Gary was incredible during the booking process and Captain was awesome when we arrived. The only reason I'm not giving it a 5-star rating is because due to a burglary, all the TV's and sound system were missing. My fiancée and I had planned to let the family know of our recent engagement with a photo-slide and music, but the situation really killed it for us. The burglary is by no means the owners fault, but the lack of communication was. We didn't find out about the burglary till we arrived and asked about the TV's. Also, we were looking forward to family movie nights and dancing to Christmas music, so that was disappointing. Overall, other than the missing TV's, I'm happy with my stay and very much looking forward to going back in the near future!
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2021
Hi Melissa: I certainly apologize for the disappointment about the stolen TV. It has been replaced awhile ago, and we have had no more intrusions since the installation of the alarm system. I should point out that there are several beaches nearer to the house than Danta., the nearest being lovely Potrero Beach, a 5-minute walk away. I very much enjoyed having your family as our guests, and I hope you can make a return visit very soon.
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

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