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Your Private Beachfront Oasis On White Sand Secluded Playa Grande Beach

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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Playa Grande, Guanacaste
  • Place, Grande Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tamarindo Beach
  • Place, Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
  • Airport, Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Your Private Beachfront Oasis On White Sand Secluded Playa Grande Beach

Nestled amidst the parque nacional marino las baulas, a nesting ground of the largest marine reptile, the leatherback turtle, casa 80 affords you peace in paradise. If you want peace and quiet-except for the ocean, birds and animals- this is the place for you! Explore the natural surroundings with abundant bird and wildlife. Playa grande is known for its near perfect year round surfing just steps from your back door.

A grocery store and 3 restaurants within a 5 minute walk from the house as well as bakery and fish trucks that come by the house weekly. Continually renovated and extremely well maintained Casa Escondida is your home away from home including orthopedic pillow top beds, us cotton high quality thread count linens and extra large 100% cotton towels.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 deadlock
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Playa Grande

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Palm Beach Estates, a neighbourhood in Cabo Velas. While the natural beauty of Tamarindo Beach and Conchal 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Playa Grande, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Grande Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Rural - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Medusa Bar - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Nari - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Tamaonda - ‬32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Your Private Beachfront Oasis On White Sand Secluded Playa Grande Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Your Private Beachfront Oasis On White Sand Secluded Playa Grande Beach?

As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Your Private Beachfront Oasis On White Sand Secluded Playa Grande Beach on 27 Jan 2026 start from £411, 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.

Is Your Private Beachfront Oasis On White Sand Secluded Playa Grande Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Your Private Beachfront Oasis On White Sand Secluded Playa Grande Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Your Private Beachfront Oasis On White Sand Secluded Playa Grande Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Private Beachfront Oasis On White Sand Secluded Playa Grande Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Your Private Beachfront Oasis On White Sand Secluded Playa Grande Beach located?

Located in Palm Beach Estates, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.2 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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

james m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location,Kristy and Dave are a pleasure to work with. House is exactly as advertised. If I could give it more than 5 stars I would. We will definitely be back
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay here at Casa Escondida and our 4th trip to Palm Beach estates and it was our best trip yet. The house is perfect. It has everything you could possibly need. Kristi and Doug, the property managers were easy to contact and responded immediately anytime I needed them. The beach out back is practically your own private beach with absolutely stunning sunsets. The weather was absolutely unbeatable. We swam and surfed each night at sunset and it was like being in a scene from a movie. Just hard to imagine. We love Playa Grande so much and really enjoyed staying at Casa Escondido. It’s likes little piece of heaven. Thanks for allowing us to enjoy your spectacular home.
Gorgeous sunset out back in the beach
Monkey peeping over at us under the ranch
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

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

Excellent place

This property was perfect. Great location and Kristy was very responsive
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

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

Excellant location

We had a great relaxing vacation! The property was perfectly located on the beach and close to a couple of Restaruants. Kristi was very informative and we found the place clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

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

Can’t wait to come back

We absolutely love this property. It is very convenient to the beach , restaurants and more . Super clean and secure .
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krista R.

Great Vacation Home!

We had a great vacation and loved the house! It was perfect for our family. The remodel was nicely done and Kristi and Doug the property managers were awesome. We will be back next April for sure.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

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

Family Beach Paradise

Excellent Location! Small pr path to beach Enjoyed the beach walks and surfing. Kristi was very helpful with recommendations. Alvaro helped make our trip easy with transportation. Cant wait to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

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

We will return again and again

This is our favorite home that we have stayed in Palm Beach Estates. We love the access to the beach, the flow of the home, the Rancho area, the beds, etc. We hope to book again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerri K.

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

Great location for a more quiet stay

For us, we loved the proximity to Tamarindo in terms of walking down the beach to the “shuttle/taxi” but lived not staying in Tamarindo. Multiple good restaurants near the home. If you take surfing lessons be cautious that they are full service in their teaching. Hosts were very communicative and helpful.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Amy M.

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

Beautiful Location

Wonderful location and a great house. The outdoor space was a big bonus and the proximity to Tamarindo was great. Super secure with gated community and gated property. Many restaurants and shops to chose from. House could benefit from a refresh of linens and housewares but overall a wonderful experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

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

Awesome!!!

The property, location and people affiliated with managing and maintaining are all awesome. We have been in this area before and will definitely be looking at renting this property again in the future. Costa Rica is our happy place and this stay made it even better.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

RYAN W.

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

Stunning property and the best host ever.

The pictures do not do this place justice, it is so perfect. Kristi our host went above and beyond with everything we needed including a fishing trip and taxi service as well as restaurant recommendations. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

Beautiful Oasis

Property is gorgeous. ALVARO helped with activities and driving. He was awesome. Kristi was great and responsive. Loved the place and beach was awesome.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

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

Best trip

We love Playa Grande and Palm Beach Estates. We've loved every trip, but this was our favorite. The location could not be better. The house was perfect. We were outside from morning to night.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

60th birthdays

Overall a wonderfull property. Easy access to the beautiful beach. Wonderful pool to relax in. Kristi was very responsive when a couple issues arose. Kristi was a great resource setting ip some of our activities.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jena H.

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

5 stars

5 stars
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey C.

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

Absolutely Amazing Property

I've rented numerous homes through VRBO over the years and this property was, without a doubt, the absolute best. The pictures do not do justice to how beautiful this property is. The outdoor pool is amazing. The beach--shut the door--is so beautiful. I just wish I didn't have to leave. Loved every second.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

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

Beach paradise

Perfect house for our family of 4. Location to the beach, restaurants and surfing could not have been better. We were there only three days, so didn’t need a car, but if we were to stay longer- a car is recommended. We had howler monkeys pass through twice, along with birds, lizards and way too many crabs. Kristi was responsive and helpful- and house was well stocked. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

Magical

Absolute beauty! Perfect location…gorgeous property…..lovely house! The hosts, Kristi & Doug were sensational. Helpful with pre vacation arrangements for catamaran tour, massage (Ara) and our private driver (Alvaro). And only a call away if we needed anything. Every single person we met in Costa Rica was beyond nice. Incredibly pleasant and helpful. Can’t recommend this property enough. FYI…..checkout the “Grateful Hotel & Sugaree’s Bar & Grill”…..ask for Phil!! You won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan P.

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

Secluded Beach Front

My adult family & I enjoyed our first trip to Costa Rica August 2023, staying at Casa Escondindo in Playa Grande. The house is a two bedroom, two bath with a third room completely separated from the house but with easy access. The house is located on a secluded beach front property with beautiful landscaping. The private pool was refreshing after a long fun day on the beach. We purchased fresh snapper & shrimp from Frank’s fish truck. And enjoyed grilling together & dining and lounging on the patio. We especially loved watching all the monkeys just hanging out in the trees in the yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joey C.

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

Paradise in Playa Grande

The property was perfect in a perfect location. We woke up to a family of monkeys in the trees 3 mornings of our stay. We basically had our own private beach with just surfers and the occasional beach walkers. We enjoyed all the great restaurants in close walking distance to the house. The pool and grounds were immaculate. Doug and Kristi made sure our vacation was perfect and answered all our questions immediately. We couldn’t leave a review without mentioning the amazing surprise we had with Phil and Sugaree’s Bar & Grill at The Grateful Hotel. So cool. We already want to go back. Pura Vida !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ilana m.

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

Peaceful getaway in paradise

Our family came to Casa Escondida after the thrilling adventures of Arenal, so we were ready for some relaxation. The Palm Beach Estates is a beautiful, chill neighborhood with excellent local restaurants and little hotels. Definitely try them all!! The pool and beach provided the perfect spots to unwind. The house is spacious and clean and there's an awesome outdoor kitchen, which we did not get to use, but which would've been convenient. We didn't rent a car and instead used the driver recommended by Kristi. He and his son were excellent--prompt, courteous and reliable. I definitely think it would have been handy to have a car in this area though, because it's a little removed from everything. Kristi is a great concierge with helpful tips and local connections. Overall, a wonderful way to end our stay in Costa Rica.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

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

Wonderful Stay

Our stay in Costa Rica and Casa Escondido was amazing. It was our first-time visiting Costa Rica and we couldn’t have been happier with our choice in lodging. Although I read all the positive comments about the beach in front of the house prior to booking, I really didn’t understand how spectacular it was. It really felt like our private beach. Our kids are 14 and 10. We did a few excursions, but they said the beach days were their favorite. We live 20 minutes from the beach in Southern California, but the beaches here don’t compare. The location of the house was perfect with so many restaurants within walking distance. The grounds were very nice, and we felt very safe with the gated yard and secluded beach. We didn’t do much cooking thanks to the proximity of good restaurants nearby, but the kitchen had all the kitchen essentials you would need. The beds were comfortable and the A/C worked great. Kristi was very responsive & was extremely helpful in assisting us with excursions. We would definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Steve E.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable Casa Escondida

My family (4 adults) had an enjoyable stay at Casa Escondida in April 2024. The, 3 comfortable bedrooms, proximity to the beach, good weather, and quiet and peaceful environs were definite pluses. There were, however, several issues with the property that required property management to remedy and only partially; malfunctioning AC in master BR, moldy smell in master bath, slow shower drains, plugged kitchen sink, calcification on shower heads and small kitchen appliances (interior of coffee pot, hot water pot, dishwasher) (likely due to water hardness), broken refrigerator shelves, were disappointing and certainly not commensurate with comparable VRBO properties we've rented. Additionally, the swimming pool was unusable the first 2 days because of an algae bloom that Doug addressed. The Playa Grande location is beautiful, with miles of uncrowded beaches, lots of wildlife, very relaxing. Getting to Tamarindo, noisy, overcrowded and limited parking, was challenging and not worth it. Kristi, the property manager, is superb and promptly addressed our concerns and requests.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lucille V.

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

First Playa Grande Visit

The property met our expectations. Being able to walk down a path through the backyard to get to the beach was a great perk. The beach was pretty empty which was nice. We enjoyed watching the sun setting over the ocean. The garden areas are well maintained and quite lovely. Howler monkeys were often in the trees- note that their dawn “howling” is surprisingly loud. We kinda freaked out the first morning because of the volume and duration but became accustomed to their vocalizations and enjoyed watching them play and travel through the trees on the property. The house, pool and the outdoor kitchen area had plenty of seating for our group. We appreciated having a washer/dryer in the house since our stay at Casa Escondido was at the end of our 2 week vacation. There are 4 restaurants/bars as well as a small market within walking distance to the house. Highly recommend dining at Cafe Azul and the Grateful Hotel. The property manager and the “handyman” were helpful and responded quickly when needed. The ladies in our group highly recommend massages with Ara. There were some things that need a little TLC which have been brought to the attention of the house manager. Would recommend this rental house.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by David Harris

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My family and I purchased Casa Escondida to have a play to get away from our busy life in the US. We hope you enjoy our little piece of paradise as much as we do.

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