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Casa Chocolate: 5-Star Luxury Beachfront Villa at The Palms, Villa 22

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This one-of-a-kind property boasts direct beach access.
Casa Chocolate all lit up as seen from The Palms' lush gardens.
Up close. Our front patio is a great place to hang out!
The Master bedroom is a comfy dream with an amazing ocean view.
Master bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Private pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Casa Chocolate: 5-Star Luxury Beachfront Villa at The Palms, Villa 22

Welcome to Casa Chocolate at The Palms – Where Luxury Meets Tropical Paradise.

Book with Confidence: A 13-Year Legacy of Flawless 10/10 Reviews on VRBO!
Vacations are investments in lifelong memories, and where you stay matters. We have been welcoming families to paradise in Villa 22 for over a decade, proudly maintaining an uninterrupted 10/10 rating right here on VRBO for 13 years. From our seamlessly stocked "feels-like-home" chef's kitchen to our unmatched privacy, we make it our personal mission to deliver the most memorable vacation of your life.

Named for its curated, cheerful chocolate-themed art, this stunning villa effortlessly blends contemporary design with cozy tropical flair. From high-end gourmet appliances to your own master suite breakfast station, every detail has been meticulously designed for your ultimate comfort.

IMPORTANT GUEST POLICY
Strict Maximum Capacity: Casa Chocolate comfortably accommodates a hard limit of 6 guests total (including all adults, children, and infants).

The Master Suite Oasis (Upstairs)
The Bed: Brand-new King-size Sealy Hybrid Premium Silver mattress.

The View: Stunning ocean and garden views through fully folding, wall-to-wall windows.

Balcony: Private, spacious balcony with a lounger and two easy chairs. Features brand-new retractable pleated bug screens so you can sleep to the sound of the ocean, critter-free.

En-Suite Spa: Luxurious Costa Rican stone, enclosed multi-head shower, large jetted soaking tub, dual sinks, and a spacious walk-in closet.

Tech & Comfort: 58” 4K Smart TV with Apple TV and soundbar, ultra-quiet AC, and ceiling fan.

Bonus Breakfast Station: Features a mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee maker for lazy mornings.

Guest Bedroom 2 & Loft (Upstairs)
Queen-size bed and an en-suite native stone bathroom.

Features a large, fun loft area that perfectly sleeps one child/tween (with independent loft lighting controls).

55” Smart TV, ceiling fan, and a brand-new, ultra-quiet AC system.

Living Area & Downstairs Comforts
Flexible Sleeping: The living room features a Queen-size sleeper sofa, blackout curtains, and a full downstairs bathroom, doubling as a private third sleeping space.

Indoor/Outdoor Flow: Fully folding windows open the entire width of the villa to the best porch on the property, complete with a swing chair, two easy chairs, and an alfresco dining table for 4.

Tech-Loaded: 75” 4K TV with a high-quality Home Theater system, 4K Apple TV, Blu-Ray, Smart TVs in every room, high-speed WiFi/wired internet, and USB charging outlets throughout.

A Chef’s Dream Gourmet Kitchen
Comprehensively equipped and outfitted with high-end Viking and Sub-Zero appliances, dimmable low-heat LED lighting, and every cooking gadget you could possibly imagine to prepare spectacular meals.

Resort Amenities at The Palms
As our guest, you enjoy full, free access to world-class resort amenities:

Pools & Beach: Spectacular infinity pool with bar/food service, a round pool, and plenty of beachfront/poolside seating with umbrellas.

Toys & Gear: Free use of sea kayaks, boogie boards, surfboards, snorkeling gear, and plenty of pool toys for the kids.

Fitness & Dining: Oceanside gym, BBQ area with two large professional Weber grills, and top-tier local restaurants just minutes away.

Ultimate Indulgence: Book the exclusive, in-house chef service to prepare a fabulous gourmet meal inside your villa or by torchlight right on the beach.

Exclusive Booking Perk
Stay Longer, Save More: Book a stay of two weeks (14 nights) or longer and receive one night completely free!

Our mission is to give you the best vacation of your life. Every guest we host falls in love and wants to return—we can’t wait to welcome you to paradise!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Toilet paper ONLY in toilets. Overflows or cleanups will result in an immediate forfeiture of the entire damage deposit.
NO glass outside! Complex rule: only plastic allowed by pool or gardens.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 494685vb
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
This property uses some wind and solar energy; some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Cabo Velas

Located in Cabo Velas, this villa is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Flamingo Beach and Playa Potrero. Monkey Park and Las Baulas National Marine Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Flamingo Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Potrero Bay - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Playa Potrero - 7 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Conchal Beach - 18 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 47 min drive - 24.6 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Pleamar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bar & Restaurante Arenas - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coco Loco Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Deli Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Patagonia del Mar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Chocolate: 5-Star Luxury Beachfront Villa at The Palms, Villa 22 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Casa Chocolate: 5-Star Luxury Beachfront Villa at The Palms, Villa 22 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Casa Chocolate: 5-Star Luxury Beachfront Villa at The Palms, Villa 22?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa Chocolate: 5-Star Luxury Beachfront Villa at The Palms, Villa 22?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Chocolate: 5-Star Luxury Beachfront Villa at The Palms, Villa 22?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Chocolate: 5-Star Luxury Beachfront Villa at The Palms, Villa 22 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cabo Velas villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Flamingo Beach and Potrero Bay. Playa Potrero and Playa Brasilito are also within 3 miles (5 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. 54 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay at Playa Flamingo!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nadya k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is beautiful! The house had everything we needed—clean, spacious, and very comfortable. The pools were excellent, and the beach was absolutely gorgeous. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely be back again
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

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

Beautiful ocean stay

The condo, grounds and beach are stunning! The staff we interacted with were pleasant and very helpful. We loved our stay at Casa Chocolate!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful Costa Rican beach property

All 5 star luxury property and condo! Will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

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

Perfect location, beautiful villa

Thoroughly enjoyed staying in this clean, well-equipped villa on Playa Flamingo. Location was perfect and grounds were impeccable with an infinity pool just feet from the pristine beach. Perfect winter getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

What a fantastic place!

The Palms #22 was a beautiful condo with a warm & friendly staff - such a wonderful vacation destination!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug L.

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

Family Friendly Place

Enjoyable and relaxing experience
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

Great condo on great beach

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jayme s.

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

Palms in Playa Flamingo

Second trip back. Our family loves the Palms!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie C.

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

Great Location and Amenities

The property was clean, spacious, and included everything we needed during our stay. Location is excellent with the pools and beach steps away which were never crowded. The grounds are perfectly maintained; beach area is pristine. We enjoyed the room service and proximity of Coco Loco as well. The Palms concierge was responsive and attentive throughout our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie J.

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

Perfect

This place was perfect for our family. We had the best week and even extended our vacation because we didn’t want to leave. The golf cart was a must and made everything really easy. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kelly O.

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

Amazing

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Carlos's villa, Just beautiful and the kitchen equipped with everything!! Best part was walking out onto the beautiful lawn to pools and beach...right there! Very uncrowded both pool and beach. Massages on beach amazing. We will definitely come back and bring our daughters next time!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2023
It was absolutely my pleasure having you stay at my home! And thank you for being my first on my return to VRBO. It'll be lovely to have you back with your daughters, and as return guests you'll always get a special rate. Thank you for being such wonderful guests!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mystica F.

Perfect in every way

We spent several nights at Casa Chocolate and we just loved it. The location is amazing as it's right on the beach. The villa itself is fully stocked with high end furnishings and amenities. The personal concierge was there to help with anything we needed. The AC worked perfectly, the bed was incredibly comfortable, the pools were great and the gym had just what you need. Waking up and taking long walks on the beach in the mornings were a great way to start the day. They had a kayak for us to use whenever we wanted. We stocked our fridge on the way into town for our breakfasts and had lunches at the little place on the beach right next to the development. We drove to a few great Italian spots for dinner and really enjoyed our trip. As I have family who lives in Costa Rica I will be staying here again and highly recommend it.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2021
We loved having you as our guest, and hope to make your next visit even more memorable. Your suggestions to the concierge were taken very seriously and immediately implemented. Thank you for that! We look forward to having you back very soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel G.

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

Good vibes, chill spot, good home base

Really enjoyed this property. chill beach, not super long but good for walks; it's remote in the sense of being chill but plenty of really good restaurants locally; definitely get the golf cart if you don't have a car. The concierge staff are first rate in terms of texting and helping with any requests and recommendations. Anthony the pool bartender is great, cranks out the smoothies for the kids and cocktails for us - place embodies the pura vida spirity. Condo had all the amenities needed, beautiful king size master with walk out balcony - deck. My only critique is that people "save" oceanside chairs by going out in the morning putting stuff on them whether or not they are using them. and then one time, someone threw my kids stuff off the chair and said "we have been here all day" - so the chair situation is tedious at times but the grounds guys will help you find a spot - I would just say general guest etiquette around it could be better.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

There are no words...

I've delayed writing this review because I cannot accurately describe our experience. From the first contact with Carlos to his follow up after our stay, the experience was incredible! We've never felt so special - as if we were the only guesst. The attention and care of the onsite staff is incomparable. All of the staff, but especially Alejandra and Jonathan, made our visit extra special. Someone was always greeting us with a smile and asking whether we needed anything. Tours and trips to the grocery store were arranged in a matter of minutes. The scenery is breathtaking - it doesn't seem real. Do not miss sunset on the beach with a glass of wine! Casa Chocolate is secluded, calm, and quiet but within a comfortable distance of town for shopping, eating, etc. We fell in love with Costa Rica and Casa Chocolate! Thank you Carlos! Pura Vida!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

Worth every penny!

This condo has everything you can possibly think of. This exceeded our tough expectations. Kudos!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug P.

The very best

The Palms is the best place to stay in Costa Rica.The staff is second to none very friendly accommodating respond to your wishes immediately going to come back next year if Carlos will have use.Thanks again for a great 2 weeks.Doug &Judy Phillips 😛👍
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darold C.

Exactly as advertised

Carlos was very helpful when we had questions. His place is exactly as it looks - high end. We loved our stay and will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth J.

Beautiful property, attentive staff - the perfect blend of private home and resort for a family

We loved it! 8 great days, felt like home, great location and amenities. Will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi V.

Perfection at The Palms

The Palms is absolutely one of the nicest, most relaxing, and beautiful beach properties. The condo we stayed in was perfect for our family of 5. Fully stocked with anything you would need and beautifully decorated. The owner was fantastic to work with and all the staff here at The Palms are wonderful. We loved the restaurants nearby and highly recommend booking a sunset cruise with Manta Ray while you are here. Perfect week here in Costa Rica!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

BEAUTIFUL VILLA ON A FANTASTIC BEACH

We had a great time at Carlos' villa. It has all the comforts of home and is loving taken care of by the owner Carlos and The Palms staff. What I really loved was the fact that even though we were there over one of the busiest weeks of the year, we never felt we were smashed into a crowded resort. We had no problems finding lounge chairs. At other resorts, we would get up early and have to stake out a spot. That was not necessary here. There was enough room to spread out and play our multiple beach and pool games. We could even play frisbee without feeling we would hit or run into someone. We took advantage of filling out the pre arrival form. It was great to have drinks and food there upon our arrival. The woman who does the shopping for you was our favorite among the staff. Having boogie boards and paddle boards for free use was a bonus. The waves were a blast! We enjoyed the beautiful beach and amazing pool so much that nobody wanted to leave and go outside of the resort. I regret a little that we didn't do one more excursion...but we felt so relaxed and at home at The Palms that is was hard to leave. If you like to play tennis there is actually a decent tennis court at a resort down the beach. For a small fee you can hit a few balls in the early morning or early evening shade. Thanks for letting us stay at your place Carlos! The kids enjoyed your chocolate. They had so much fun taste testing the treats you left for us. Also, thanks for being so helpful and patient answering my millions of questions. Stay here, you will love it!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

Second trip. Total of 6 weeks. Everyday was perfect!

My favourite property in the world. The beach , pool, condo, staff etc. All excellent. Already booked for next year !!!
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lonny T.

An absolute Gem

Staying at The Palms has been our best family vacation yet. The property is a perfect balance of casual and relaxed with 5 star amenities. The staff are all fantastic. The on-site food is great. The villas are beautiful and 30 seconds from the beach. Also, the rental dealings with Carlos were great. We will return and highly recommend Casa Chocolate at The Palms!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

Amazing stay at Casa Chocolate at the Palms!

We would highly recommend Casa Chocolate Villa #22 at the Palms. The villa is beautifully decorated and very spacious. The staff at the Palms are extremely friendly and very accommodating. The property felt very safe and was maticulously maintained. The beach is just steps away and gorgeous. The Palms is at the southern end of Playa Flamingo Beach which is about a mile long and very quiet. It’s great for walking, running, or playing in the waves. There are a handful of restaurants within walking distance, which is nice if you just want to stay near the villa and relax. We definitely hope to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

A Terrific stay that setup a wonderful vacation.

Great condo. Great service. Great welcome and setup in first 5min. Can't beat the location.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

About the host

Hosted by Carlos Eichenberger

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Chocolate maker and chocolatier, owner and operator of Danta Chocolate in Guatemala.

Why they chose this property

Always loved Costa Rica as an investment destination, and The Palms, with its unique beachfront ownership (only 3% of Costa Rica's oceanfront is titled property) seemed like the perfect choice. The clincher was the super-short, 30-second walk to fabulous Flamingo Beach! The bonus is The Palms' amazing staff, who make you feel like you're staying at the finest 5-star resort.

What makes this property unique

Since The Palms is a private residence club, guests get to reap the benefits of staying at a private condo, while getting the services and amenities of a luxury hotel. The Palms only has 34 villas, so no matter how full it is, there's always ample space in the property to feel uncrowded and at ease.

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English, Spanish
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