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Gringo Paradise, a perfect Costa Rican get away!
Villa with kitchen, near Playa Potrero
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4
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Explore the area
Potrero, Guanacaste Province
- Place, Potrero Bay1 min walk
- Place, Penca Beach11 min walk
- Place, Playa Potrero16 min walk
- Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)60 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Loft
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Gringo Paradise, a perfect Costa Rican get away!
Beautiful Italian style villa located just a few blocks from one of Costa Rica's most beautiful beaches, Playa Penca. The villa is safely located is a 24/7 gated community with a resort style Pool. It's a cozy villa with a well equipped kitchen and a roomy screened in porch for relaxing.The villa has one private bedroom, one loft bedroom and a large sofa, two full baths, and a washing machine, dryer, and clothes line. The secure neighborhood includes a wonderful little square that includes a fantastic Italian restaurant and bar, an incredible bakery, a fish market, sausage maker, barber shop, cooking school, and a travel agent. The neighborhood is well maintained by gardeners and contains beautiful foliage and mature trees including Banana, Mango, and even star fruit. There are many excellent restaurants nearby as well as grocery stores and recreational options.
Potrero is a sleepy low-stress community surrounded by many wonderful beaches and only a short 30 minute drive to the beautiful, bustling beach town of Tamarindo. It's a relatively short drive from the Liberia international airport, less than an hour. Costa Rica's best sunsets can be found here. Escape the hustle and bustle of the big city and have a truly relaxing vacation in Potrero in our little slice of Paradise!
Potrero is a sleepy low-stress community surrounded by many wonderful beaches and only a short 30 minute drive to the beautiful, bustling beach town of Tamarindo. It's a relatively short drive from the Liberia international airport, less than an hour. Costa Rica's best sunsets can be found here. Escape the hustle and bustle of the big city and have a truly relaxing vacation in Potrero in our little slice of Paradise!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
It's a FAMILY Villa! However loft stairs steep
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Small parties ok, respect neighbors
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: Small parties ok, respect neighbors
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Potrero
Located in Tempate, this villa is near 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.
Potrero, Guanacaste Province
What's nearby
- Potrero Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Penca Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Playa Potrero - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Playa Prieta - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
- Coco Beach - 42 min drive - 27.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Soda Marcell - 2 min walk
- Bar & Restaurante Arenas - 18 min walk
- Restaurante Pleamar - 6 min drive
- The Shack - 16 min walk
- La Forketta Food - 13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Scott Lawlis
My wife and I have two adult sons and currently live in Blanco, Texas. I am a sales professional for a Paper/packaging Distributor and do real estate investing. As a family unit we have always traveled extensively and just kept returning to Costa Rica year after year because of the wonderful beaches, friendly people, awesome wildlife and great weather. After staying all over the country in various places for 15 years, We finally decided to purchase our own little slice of paradise here in Potrero, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. If you appreciate Awesome Sunsets, a slow relaxing lifestyle, great food and drink, and excursions you will remember for a lifetime, Potrero is for you!
Why they chose this property
We knew that safety would be paramount to our guests so we bought our little Villa in what we believe to be one of the safest places in Costa Rica. We have a 7 day a week, 24 hours a day guarded neighborhood in a PERFECT location just blocks from the beach, and in-between the two most popular beach towns in Guanacaste, Playa's de CoCo, and Tamarindo.
There are so many wonderful restaurants near our villa, from basic "Typical Tico" food, amazing pizzas, great seafood, to fine dining. There is a beachfront restaurant and bar blocks away named Las Brisas where you can relax and excellent food and beverages while watching the waves.
Many of the villa's in our neighborhood are owned by Italians and many have began businesses nearby including 3 of the best Italian Restaurants in Costa Rica! Also the best Gelato ever is on the nearby Potrero square.
Walking through our grounds is a wonderful experience in itself. There are mature mango, banana, and starfruit trees, as well as many beautiful flowering shrubs that are all kept trimmed and beautiful by our grounds staff. In the evenings ambient lights light the path home. You will hear the howler monkeys in the mornings on the screens in porch!
Nearby activities are endless, from the longest Zip-line in All of Costa Rica at the Diamante wildlife reserve to Deep Sea Fishing, Golfing, ATV rentals, Surfing, horseback riding, hiking, and don't forget the celebrated Glorious Sunsets! Our villa is easily accessible from the Liberia Airport, less than an hour drive in your rental car or shared shuttle.
There are so many wonderful restaurants near our villa, from basic "Typical Tico" food, amazing pizzas, great seafood, to fine dining. There is a beachfront restaurant and bar blocks away named Las Brisas where you can relax and excellent food and beverages while watching the waves.
Many of the villa's in our neighborhood are owned by Italians and many have began businesses nearby including 3 of the best Italian Restaurants in Costa Rica! Also the best Gelato ever is on the nearby Potrero square.
Walking through our grounds is a wonderful experience in itself. There are mature mango, banana, and starfruit trees, as well as many beautiful flowering shrubs that are all kept trimmed and beautiful by our grounds staff. In the evenings ambient lights light the path home. You will hear the howler monkeys in the mornings on the screens in porch!
Nearby activities are endless, from the longest Zip-line in All of Costa Rica at the Diamante wildlife reserve to Deep Sea Fishing, Golfing, ATV rentals, Surfing, horseback riding, hiking, and don't forget the celebrated Glorious Sunsets! Our villa is easily accessible from the Liberia Airport, less than an hour drive in your rental car or shared shuttle.
What makes this property unique
Our Neighborhood owns a small Beachfront park and open air bar right on Playa Penca that opens during the busy season. Playa Penca is one of the safest and most beautiful beaches in all of Costa Rica. The little park has a restroom as well as Palapa's for sitting in the shade. It is an amenity for the owners and guests of the Villaggio neighborhoods.
.There is an ATM on Site as well!
Our huge sparkling neighborhood Pool has lounge chairs, a hot tub, and even bathrooms so you don't have to walk back to the villa while enjoying the sun.
We are a family that loves to cook so we have equipped our little kitchen with many appliances such as a rice cooker, crock pot, blender, microwave oven, coffee maker. We have sharp knives, cutting board, and mixing bowls . We have nice pots and pans, even pans to make brownies or cookies on.
We have beach chairs, umbrellas, and even coolers for your use at the beach. Our roomy screened in Porch is a perfect place to dine, entertain, and a desk and chair work space for those who work from home.
We have replaced both mattresses with nice Pillow-top mattresses, and bought a new comfy couch that has two push button foot rests . We have many repeat guests that return year after year.
After you book, we email all of our guests a complete House book that includes everything about the house and restaurants that we think are wonderful, as well as fun activities near by.
.There is an ATM on Site as well!
Our huge sparkling neighborhood Pool has lounge chairs, a hot tub, and even bathrooms so you don't have to walk back to the villa while enjoying the sun.
We are a family that loves to cook so we have equipped our little kitchen with many appliances such as a rice cooker, crock pot, blender, microwave oven, coffee maker. We have sharp knives, cutting board, and mixing bowls . We have nice pots and pans, even pans to make brownies or cookies on.
We have beach chairs, umbrellas, and even coolers for your use at the beach. Our roomy screened in Porch is a perfect place to dine, entertain, and a desk and chair work space for those who work from home.
We have replaced both mattresses with nice Pillow-top mattresses, and bought a new comfy couch that has two push button foot rests . We have many repeat guests that return year after year.
After you book, we email all of our guests a complete House book that includes everything about the house and restaurants that we think are wonderful, as well as fun activities near by.
Languages:
English, Spanish
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