Your Private Beachfront Oasis On White Sand Secluded Playa Grande Beach

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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Playa Grande, Guanacaste

Grande Beach
‪3 min walk‬
Tamarindo Beach
‪41 min drive‬
Playa Langosta
‪48 min drive‬
Tamarindo (TNO)
‪27 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

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.

Property manager

David Harris

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

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

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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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Conchal Beach and Tamarindo Beach. 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.

Playa Grande, Guanacaste

What's nearby

Grande Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Las Baulas National Marine Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
Tamarindo Beach - 41 min drive - 18.1 km
Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 44 min drive - 23.5 km
Playa Langosta - 48 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

Tamarindo (TNO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬31 min drive
‪Pico Bistro - ‬31 min drive
‪Venezia Gelati y Café - ‬31 min drive
‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬32 min drive
‪Nari - ‬31 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.

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

No, pets are not allowed at this 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).

9.8

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Lucille V.

18 Dec, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Kerri K.

29 Nov, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

15 Aug, 2024

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

John T.

26 May, 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Steve E.

30 Apr, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

9 Dec, 2023

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

Fabulous Find!

We had a wonderful week at this great property! The house is spacious, comfortable, beautiful, well equipped. It is located SO close to a beautiful beach, a quick walk through the tree lined path. It only takes a minute to run back if you forget something! It was nice having a pool to ourselves also. Kristi and Doug were extremely helpful and responsive and had good contacts for activities and guides. The washer worked but the dryer was awaiting repair while we were there (there had been storms before our arrival that caused problems) so Kristi had someone pick up our clothes and towels, they dried them at a nearby property and returned them promptly. Very Accommodating! The waterfall hike (Nervin was our fabulous guide) was a highlight. There are good restaurants in the area, a short walk or drive. Restaurants we liked: Pots and Bowls, Kiki's, The Sugaree at the Grateful Hotel (live music evenings, walking distance), Gracia at Mar Vista has an infinity pool with a beautiful view where diners are invited to swim! You can eat on the patio and then take a dip or there's also a swim up bar. We definitely recommend this property and would return for sure!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan P.

3 Sept, 2023

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

Cheryl S.

21 Aug, 2023

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

Joey C.

12 Aug, 2023

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

Stephanie C.

9 Aug, 2023

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

Jeff D.

2 Aug, 2023

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

Casey C.

26 Jul, 2023

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

Janine L., Dottikon Schweiz

18 Jul, 2023

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

Sehr schönes Haus

Das Haus war genau so wie beschrieben. Der Zugang zum Strand war super, nur ein paar Schritte weit weg und es hatte fast keine Leute (einzig, es gibt am Strand keinen Schatten). Die Sonnenuntergänge waren spektakulär. Die Küche ist gut ausgestattet, schöner Poolbereich, das Haus hat alles was man braucht und ist geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Top für Ruhesuchende (Partys und viele Restaurants auf der anderen Seite eines Flusses, ca. 3km am Strand entlang (Boote über den Fluss fahren nur bis 17 Uhr). Check-in und out war sehr unkompliziert und sehr freundlich (Kristi ist toll, man wird von ihr rund um die Uhr sehr gut beraten und betreut, vielen Dank). Kommen sehr gerne wieder.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jena H.

12 Jul, 2023

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

5 stars

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

21 Jun, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

29 May, 2023

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

RYAN W.

17 Apr, 2023

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

Renee S.

30 Jan, 2023

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

ilana m.

22 Jan, 2023

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

Denise S.

18 Jan, 2023

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

Monika H.

30 Dec, 2022

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

Paradise on the Beach

We had a wonderful Christmas holiday on the beach. We enjoyed the very very short walk to the Playa Grande beach. We also enjoyed the beautiful covered porch and pool. Upon entering the development, they have a guard posted and one guard patrolling at night. An added safety bonus. We felt 100% safe during the entire visit. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shane R.

6 Dec, 2022

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

Beach Paradise!

After driving through the rain at night we were finally able to find the house which was a little difficult to find at night. Kristi was great with helping us get settled in and show us everything we needed to know. The house itself was everything and more than you needed. Very comfortable. Our two older kids stayed in the room attached at the back of the house. The rancho area by the pool was amazing! Although the neighbours are close and elevated so they can see you when you’re in the pool and the rancho area. The beach access was the selling point for us..being able to walk 50 steps to Playa Grande was absolutely paradise!! We ventured throughout the neighborhood and ate at almost all the close restaurants. The food was very good everywhere! The market down the street also has everything we needed in a pinch. I would highly recommend this place to anyone!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

ELLEN B., Phoenix, Maryland

21 Nov, 2022

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

Great surfing, close to beach

The house was very clean. The kitchen could use some updating. The location is very good for surfing and walking to the beach. The listing should say that the one bedroom is detached from the house so can not be used by small children. The neighborhood was very nice with lots of inexpensive restaurants close by. WE were at the end of rainy season so the road to get to the house was full of potholes especially near the entrance to the neighborhood.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey A.

29 Oct, 2022

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

Wonderful stay!

We had a great stay- pictures are very accurate to the property! It is steps from a beautiful white sand beach with unique seashells that is much less crowded than Tamarindo but close enough to walk to the river mouth and catch a boat (~$1-2) across to Tamarindo. The walk takes about 20-30 minutes. There are restaurants within walking distance (5-10 min) and the property feels very safe. The pool is a huge plus, rooms are big with comfortable beds, and the kitchen is fully stocked. I cannot recommend this property enough and the hosts were kind and knowledgeable!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

1 Sept, 2022

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

Wish we would have stayed longer!

This property is highly recommended! Such a good location, quiet, clean and Kristi could not have been more helpful! We stayed in Tamarindo before this house and all three of us said we wished we would have stayed here the whole time. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by David Harris

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.