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3 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
On beach
Private pool
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Esterillos Oeste, Puntarenas
Esterillos Beach
Place, Esterillos Beach
1 min walk
Jacó Beach
Place, Jacó Beach
32 min drive
Marina Los Sueños
Place, Marina Los Sueños
57 min drive
Quepos (XQP)
Airport, Quepos (XQP)
73 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed
4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
BEACHFRONT HAVEN OFFERS JOYFUL ONE OF A KIND HOLIDAY JUST STEPS FROM THE OCEAN
Casa Sirena (The Mermaid's House)
Setting: Located just 10 steps from our property is the beautiful beach of Esterillos Oeste. The house is on a small dirt road directly across from the beach.
House: All of the wood work in our beach house is handcrafted from tropical hardwoods. To protect the forests we used only timber from fallen trees. All countertops and sinks are hand built from colored concrete. The house is two stories with three bedrooms and two full baths upstairs and two beds with one large full bath downstairs. Each of the bedrooms upstairs has a queen sized bed with the largest bedroom having an additional twin bed. Two bedrooms upstairs share one large bathroom, each with its own entrance. There is abundant closet and drawer space. The linens and mattresses are of the highest quality. Each bedroom has air conditioning and a ceiling fan. With the windows open, you can be lulled to sleep by the sound of the sea.
More house details: The first floor houses the kitchen, dining room and living room areas which are spacious and comfortable. There is wireless internet.
The full kitchen is equipped with appliances and everything one would need to prepare meals. The dining room table seats 12 comfortably.
With the downstairs doors open you have a perfect view of the coconut palms on the beach. Throughout the house is air conditioning and ceiling fans. There is a fully equipped laundry room just off of the kitchen.
Grounds: Outside there is a pool and a covered rancho with a sink and simple barbecue. Convenient to the kitchen, this is a fun area for socializing. Imagine lounging in the pool sipping a margarita, hearing the ocean and the calls of the scarlet macaws eating in the nearby trees. Butterflies flutter and iguanas sun. Coconut palm trees are everywhere giving shade and fresh coconut meat.
Our caretaker, Lilliam, lives on the property and is available when needed. She cleans the pool early each morning and will prepare typical foods or clean for an additional fee.
Great for entertaining, our house is perfect for large families gatherings, a reunion of friends, or just a quiet getaway. We have hosted proposals, honeymoons, anniversaries and birthdays.
Esterillos beach is "off the beaten path", far from the over developed tourist spots. It can be perfect for surfing and boogie boarding and at other times, great for swimming and playing in the water. You will quickly get to know the ocean's tides so that you can have those favorite beach experiences each day of your stay.
You will love the long and beautiful beach where you can walk for miles in either direction. Close by on the beach there are many large tide pools perfect for children (and adults) to swim in, snorkel or just relax and watch the ocean. The tide pools were formed by lava overflow and you may find some fossils! There are beautiful and varied shells making for fantastic beach combing. There is a majestic mermaid statue right on the beach that has become an icon of the wonderful Esterillos Oeste.
Esterillos Oeste is a 2 hour drive from the airport on the Central Pacific coast. It is a small, typical village on a tranquil beach just 20 minutes south of the town of Jaco. There you will find casinos, restaurants of all types, shops, bars, jazz and lots of night-life.
Forty minutes south of Esterillos is the town of Quepos and the world famous Manuel Antonio National Park, one of the finest rain forest parks in the country. It is home to a large diversity of wildlife including two species of monkeys, one of which is very rare and uses its bushy tail for balance. There are turtles, many birds and a sloth trail. It is a great place for hiking and has beautiful white sand beaches. There are some incredible views from high up on the rocky cliffs a ways into the jungle.
Other activities in the Esterillos area include:
Zip lining Monkey tours Birdwatching Mangrove bird watching Deep sea fishing Scuba diving Surfing Surfing lessons Horseback jungle tours Horseback beach tours Boogie boarding Snorkeling Massage And more- if you don't find it in this list, just ask.
Casa Sirena is a perfect home base to enjoy the wide variety of activities in the area or just chill beach side, enjoy the pool, boogie board or watch the sunset.
We prefer to rent to conscientious people who have respect for nature and will treat our home as if it were their own.
Please review our rental agreement and cancellation policy.
Please read this Important information from Casa Sirena:
Dear Visitors,
We are so happy you are considering renting our property on beautiful, secluded Esterillos Oeste beach in the small town of Parrita. It’s a truly special place and we love to share it.
We do everything in our power to ensure that you have a terrific stay, from beginning to end. Our caretaker lives on the property and is there to help you settle in and enjoy your stay. She is in regular communication with Emily, the owner and together they answer questions and solve any problems that might arise. This doesn’t happen often but it can occur. The house is in a secluded area right on the beach in the small town of a second world country.
There are certain things out of our control and should there be an unforeseen circumstance, we will do everything in our power to remedy it as quickly as possible, however please do not expect first world solutions to be available 100% of the time. * This does not apply to medical care which IS always within reach.
We are here to help you have a blast and while we can’t guarantee that, for example, it won’t rain, we do provide books and games and a cozy environment to entertain you until it stops!
Please feel free to ask any questions you might have.
Kind regards, Emily
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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
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About the area
Parrita
Located in Parrita, this holiday home is on the beach. Rainforest Adventures Jaco and Marina Los Sueños are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Neo Fauna and La Iguana Chocolate. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
Rainforest Adventures Jaco - 45 min drive - 36.2 km
Herradura Beach - 55 min drive - 42.1 km
Marina Los Sueños - 57 min drive - 42.8 km
Getting around
Quepos (XQP) - 55 min drive
Restaurants
El Mezcal - 10 min drive
El Patio Bar & Grill - 15 min walk
Valhalla - 10 min drive
Rancho Colon - 11 min drive
Pizzería El Vago - 14 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does BEACHFRONT HAVEN OFFERS JOYFUL ONE OF A KIND HOLIDAY JUST STEPS FROM THE OCEAN have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at BEACHFRONT HAVEN OFFERS JOYFUL ONE OF A KIND HOLIDAY JUST STEPS FROM THE OCEAN?
As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BEACHFRONT HAVEN OFFERS JOYFUL ONE OF A KIND HOLIDAY JUST STEPS FROM THE OCEAN on 31 May, 2026 start from S$398, 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 BEACHFRONT HAVEN OFFERS JOYFUL ONE OF A KIND HOLIDAY JUST STEPS FROM THE OCEAN pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at BEACHFRONT HAVEN OFFERS JOYFUL ONE OF A KIND HOLIDAY JUST STEPS FROM THE OCEAN?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at BEACHFRONT HAVEN OFFERS JOYFUL ONE OF A KIND HOLIDAY JUST STEPS FROM THE OCEAN?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at BEACHFRONT HAVEN OFFERS JOYFUL ONE OF A KIND HOLIDAY JUST STEPS FROM THE OCEAN?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is BEACHFRONT HAVEN OFFERS JOYFUL ONE OF A KIND HOLIDAY JUST STEPS FROM THE OCEAN located?
Nestled on the beach, this Parrita holiday home is steps from Esterillos Beach and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Hermosa Beach. Playa Esterillos Este and Bejuco Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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This house is in an amazing location. Emily is GREAT to work with. I don’t recall if the listing says AC in entire house or just bedrooms but the AC unit downstairs didn’t work so there were box fans that helped but coming from a coldClimate to the humidity, etc it was very hot in the kitchen. The bedrooms had great AC units that worked really well. That being said I would totally return to the house as is due to the location and proximity to the beach, great restaurants, surfing, etc. We traveled with our teen kids to primarily hang out on the beach and surf. We rented surf boards for the week from Aloha Surf nearby. Jorge was great! We could walk out the front door and be on the beach in 20 seconds and other than one other family a few houses down the beach was empty all week other than Sunday a few more locals showed up. The home has hammocks, outdoor chairs, boogie boards and beach toys. I would come back to this house with or without my kids in the future. Nearby restaurants (less than 1 mile) are great and Emily was very responsive via WhatsApp throughout our stay.
The location was amazing because it is part of a very small community right on the a huge long beach with wild surf. There were times when you were the only ones on the beach in either direction. You got the sunrise and the sunset. There was a beautiful lush transition green space full of palms and birds. The caretaker and her son were very accommodating to put up and take down the hammocks when we were there to use them and they did many other helpful things in the warmest manner. Our group of six adults were very happy there.The neighborhood is very positive and interesting and it was an easy drive from SJ airport, to stores and restaurants locally and in Jaco and many other beautiful locations like Manuel Antonio. One of us even needed to use the Urgent Care in Esteriillo and Dr. Dan was amazing and totally took care of the problem . The owner did a great job of communicating all aspects of our stay there from the house to tours and great massages. My birthday and week could not have been better!
Excellent place to stay, steps from the beach, friendly people, landlord has great communication and caretaker Liliam is amazing ! I highly recommend, AC, pool and beautiful views!
If you are looking for a vacation, this is the spot. You have miles of coastline almost to yourself and boogie boards, flippers, towels, chairs and beach toys all provided. The locals are friendly - we did surf lessons and a turtle release with Jorge from Aloha Surf (right on the entrance road). The housekeeper is wonderful - she hung hammocks daily, provided us with coconuts to drink and made dinner for us one evening (for a resonance fee). Each bedroom has an AC unit too.
Great beach location. Close to Manuel Antonio Park for a day trip. House is beautiful and loved the pool to cool off in.
Terri R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Kate L.
23 Feb, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Esterillos beach
The location is excellent. Esterillos beach is spectacular! Lilliam the caretaker was sweet and very helpful. If you need help getting around, surfing or expeditions you should reach out to Jorge and his wife who own Aloha Surf and are also the caretakers of the turtle sanctuary!
Nice location to stay on the pacific coast. Great beach and close to waterfalls, rain forest and places to vist or eat. Housekeeper was the best, make sure to get to know her and her son.
Incredible stay in paradise. We loved everything about it. Plenty of room. Air conditioning worked well. Lillian the care taker was around to help. She was a delight. Loved our mostly private beach. The pool was also nice. Lots of surprises made it special. Would recommend it and stay again.
Nothing but great things can be said regarding Casa Sirena. From the moment we walked in, we knew we made an amazing decision. Extremely clean, comfortable and everything we could have needed was available to us. We did have a minor issue with wifi but that was solved with ease & patience. The house is just a few steps from the beach and about 1/2 mile from the life guard station of Esterillos Oeste Beach. We had an amazing view of the sunset and sat out on the bank every night to watch the incredible skies. Liliam, the caretaker, was by far the best part of this home. From the moment she greeted us, we could tell she was a special human being. Every morning she ensured that the pool and yard were clean & well kept. She was always quick to reply to any questions we had. Liliam also cooked for us 2x— one day was beef taquitos and the second was a fish lunch (fish my husband/son caught). It was absolutely delicious! We were also pleasantly surprised with arroz con leche (thanks Emily)! Lastly, fresh coconuts that Lili harvested from a tree in the back. We truly enjoyed our stay and look forward to future trips to Esterillos and this beautiful home!
Beautiful location. Lilliam and her family take wonderful care of property and so helpful. Emily very responsive and helpful all recommendations spot on. Our family had a wonderful stay
Great location and its proximity to the beach couldn't be better. Emily, the host, and Liliam, the caretaker, couldn't have been more helpful and responsive. My only regret is that we left our portable bluetooth speaker at home!
It is impossible to find a better location. The house is right across a gravel road from a beach that spans for miles. Sunsets can be seen from the palm trees.
All my family of 6 enjoyed this beautiful house with a lot of character. Beach was just steps away and the shade underneath the palms, on the grass, the best!! Our housekeeper was amazing, putting the hammocks and chairs for us and all other little things that make your stay one to remember.
Emily, our host, was so easy to communicate with and so helpful with organization of our tours and transport. Thank you Emily, we will be back for sure!
With AC in every bedroom, a fully stocked kitchen and lots of beach equipment, my family had lots of fun at Casa Sirena. Lilliam, the caretaker, set up hammocks by the beach and cleaned the pool daily. Emily, the owner, was incredibly helpful at recommending and booking fantastic excursions that we all enjoyed. As easy 1.5 hr drive from San Jose, the house was in a great location to explore the wonders of the Pacific coast. Pura Vida!
This house is a beautiful spot on the beach. Highlights were the house caretaker who put out hammocks and a table and chairs every day for us on the beach. The fresh cerviche you can buy on the beach every day was the best! Also someone comes buy every day to buy fresh bread! This was my first time in Costa Rica and it was very warm every day. Thanks for sharing your piece of a beautiful oasis!
We had the best time at Casa Sirena! This was my 3rd and favorite time to Costa Rica. Emily was so easy to communicate with and made sure it was an unforgettable week for all of us. We went fishing with Javier, had traditional casada made in the house with the red snapper we caught and enjoyed every minute of our stay! We loved the hammocks on the beach, the swimming pool was the perfect size for our kids (ages 7-12). The beach is basically in the front yard and most days we had it completely to ourselves. We will always remember our stay at Casa Sirena!
Perfectly located house in an area that lent intself to the experience of being a local for a week. The responsiveness was extraordinary!! On-site housekeeper was kind and always tidying the grounds. The house had everything one needs. Just a few minor non-working parts (EX: one of the master sink faucets did not work, but was not a big deal). The proximity to the ocean couldn't have been better- so much space to spread out for privacy when travelling with others. Thank you for a wonderful experience. You were a fabulous host!
Grant S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2023
Hello Grant,
I am so pleased that you and your friends and family enjoyed Casa Sirena, the beach and Esterillos. We look forward to your return--it was a pleasure working with you. I wish that you had informed me when you were at the house that one of the sink faucets was not working. Our caretaker would have immediately checked it out. When you wrote about the faucet, we immediately looked at it. It was an easy fix, as the hot water faucet had been turned off, and took only a second to turn back on. Hope to meet you back in CR one day.
emily
We had such an Amazing time! The beach was just a few steps away and we had it almost to ourselves. Emily and Lilliam were absolutely amazing to deal with. It was central to everything we needed. It was a dream vacation. Lilliam helped with set up on the beach which the house had everything we needed for that. She helped us with meals and laundry and fresh made juices and coconuts. Emily arranged for massages for us on the beach which were so relaxing. kids loved boogie boarding and surfing. Everyone was very friendly. I think my whole family would love to come back.
We've been home for a couple weeks now and we are still talking about what a great experience we had at this rental... The location is ideal, nice and quiet but still a quick walk or drive into the small town of Oeste where you can find several good restaurants, groceries and friendly locals. The house itself is very unique, lots of tropical landscaping for privacy and shade with a small splash pool out front. We have stayed in a lot of rental homes in CR over the years and I have to say this was a favorite... a well stocked kitchen and lots of books and art to peruse made it feel very homey. Highly recommended for surfers, naturalists or other thoughtful travelers. Thank you so much for opening your home to us and we will be back again some day!
Bret M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2023
Hi Bret,
I am happy that you appreciated Casa Sirena as we put a lot of work into making the house comfortable and aesthetic. It is heartening to know that you carried fond memories of Casa Sirena home with you.
I hope to meet you on your return visit!
Be well,
emily
About the host
Hosted by Emily Gassenheimer de Friedlander
My husband and I are American citizens who have collectively lived in Costa Rica for 80 years. We are very knowledgeable about all aspects of Costa Rica. We are available to help with side trips and answer questions. We take pride in Casa Sirena and are responsive to your needs. We sincerely want you to have a fun and enjoyable Costa Rican experience. If there is something we can do to make your holiday especially memorable- (your partner's favorite champagne? a birthday cake? family reunion gift bags?- you get the idea); we are more than happy to do so!
Why they chose this property
Its proximity to San Jose is a major plus. Its location is between Jaco Beach and Manuel Antonio so that you get to choose- solitude or shopping- whenever you wish. Conveniently located for day trips- it's is the best of both worlds!
What makes this property unique
Esterillos Oeste is a peaceful, uncrowded beach. Just steps from our property, sometimes you have the entire beach to yourself. It is wonderful to be so close- you can be sun bathing and run into the house for a snack, another beer, extra towel and jump into the pool and be back at the beach in a couple of minutes. The natural surroundings are lovely. It is a very unique spot.
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