Beautiful well-designed tiny container home, a 4-minute walk from the stunning Playa Grande surfing beach and the Tamarindo Estuary, in quiet and safe Palm Beach Estates, with private security 24/7. It has a lounge area with views of a wild garden full of wildlife, such as howling monkeys, anteaters and coatis. Inside it has a complete kitchen, bathroom with hot water and a bedroom with AC, queen bed, closet and smart TV. Small dogs allowed but must stay in the lounge area. No cats allowed. The space The apartment is in a quiet and safe neighborhood with private security. Playa Grande is an an excellent beach for surfing and this part of the beach is the least crowded. There are four restaurants a short walk away. Mar Azul and Grateful Hotel are recommended. There are also a small convenience store and two surf shops. This is an excellent home base to stay when visiting Guanacaste. Tamarindo is 35 minutes by car or one can walk to the end of the beach to take a water taxi across the estuary for 1000 colones per person, until 5 pm. Several beautiful beaches are a short drive away, such as Las Ventanas, Bahia de los Piratas, Brasilito, Flamingo, Potrero, Penca and Catalinas. Diamante Ecopark is about 40 minutes away. The caves in Nicoya about 1 hour away. Playas del Coco 1 hour away. The Leona waterfall about 1 and a half hours away. The volcanoes Rincon de la Vieja and Tenorio, as well as Rio Celeste are about 2 and a half hours away.

## The Space

This beautifully designed tiny container home is located just a 4-minute walk from Playa Grande, a popular surfing beach, and the Tamarindo Estuary. Situated in the peaceful and secure Palm Beach Estates community, the property benefits from 24/7 private security.

The living area overlooks a wild garden teeming with local wildlife, including howler monkeys, anteaters, and coatis. Inside, the home features:

- A fully equipped kitchen
- A bathroom with hot water
- A bedroom with air conditioning, a queen-sized bed, a closet, and a smart TV

Small dogs are welcome but must remain in the lounge area. Cats are not permitted.

## Location

The apartment is nestled in a tranquil and safe neighborhood with private security. Playa Grande is renowned for excellent surfing, and this section of the beach is among the least crowded.

Within a short walking distance, you will find:

- Four restaurants, including Mar Azul and Grateful Hotel (both recommended)
- A small convenience store
- Two surf shops

This property serves as an ideal base for exploring Guanacaste.

Tamarindo is a 35-minute drive away, or you can walk to the beach’s end to catch a water taxi across the estuary for 1,000 colones per person until 5 pm.

Several beautiful beaches are nearby, including:

- Las Ventanas
- Bahia de los Piratas
- Brasilito
- Flamingo
- Potrero
- Penca
- Catalinas

## Nearby Attractions

- Diamante Ecopark: approximately 40 minutes away
- Nicoya Caves: about 1 hour away
- Playas del Coco: roughly 1 hour away
- Leona Waterfall: around 1.5 hours away
- Rincon de la Vieja and Tenorio volcanoes, as well as Rio Celeste: approximately 2.5 hours away

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Baula House, steps from the beach - Houses for Rent in Playa Grande, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica

This is a perfect spot for a solo surf trip to Playa Grande. Walking distance from some great waves. The place had everything I needed and was super clean/comfortable. Patrick was the friendliest host I’ve had on AirBnB. Highly recommend!

A very nice place, quite quiet and private. Patrick welcomed us in a very friendly and respectful manner. The place is super close to the beach, and there are even quite a few activities available. Thank you for everything; we really enjoyed the place.

Muy bonito el lugar, bastante tranquilo y privado. Patrick nos recibió de manera muy amable y respetuoso. El lugar queda super cerca de la playa, e incluso se realizan bastantes actividades. Gracias por todo, no gustó muchísimo el lugar.

We had three wonderful days at this Airbnb. The setting is lovely, just five minutes from the beach, surrounded by nature, and you can even spot howler monkeys and various birds! We also appreciated Patrick's tips for the surrounding area and the rest of our trip. The description is accurate: there are a few insects, but if you keep food in the fridge (dry and wet), everything is fine. A simple and successful stay 🙂

Nous avons passé trois belles journées dans cet Airbnb. L’environnement est agréable, à seulement cinq minutes de la plage, entouré de nature, avec même des singes hurleurs et plusieurs oiseaux au rendez-vous ! Nous avons aussi apprécié les conseils de Patrick pour les environs et la suite de notre voyage. La description est fidèle : il y a quelques insectes, mais en gardant la nourriture au frigo (sec et humide), tout se passe très bien. Un séjour simple et réussi 🙂

Patrick's place is perfect if you are like me and going to a variety of places in the area.  It's a great base to start, visit a variety of areas, and to figure out what you like.  The space is exactly as described and Patrick is an extremely responsive and helpful host.  Patrick even helped resolve an issue I had with a local vendor.  I would definitely stay again.

My stay at Patrick’s place was perfect. Great nature vibes, short walk to the beach, and the apartment had everything I needed. Playa Grande is incredible.

Beautiful spot to get some beach time in a quieter location. Patrick was a great host and offered loads of guidance on what to do in the area. Would definitely recommend!

I had a great time at Patrick's place. He was very welcoming, and full of suggestions for activities in the surroundings. The accommodation was nice, clean, and comfortable. However, I did not realize when booking that it was in a somewhat busy vacation residence. I happened to hear some vehicle noises in the morning (and construction). But I only spent a short time at the accommodation, whose location was perfect for going to the beaches and surrounding villages. The surrounding area is absolutely beautiful.

J’ai passé un excellent séjour dans le logement de Patrick. Il a été très accueillant, et force de proposition pour des activités aux alentours. Le logement était agréable, propre, et confortable. Je n’avais cependant pas réalisé en réservant qu’il était dans une résidence de vacanciers un peu mouvementée. Il m’est arrivé d’entendre quelques bruits de véhicules le matin (et des travaux). Mais je n’ai passé que peu de temps au logement, dont la localisation était parfaite pour aller aux plages et aux villages alentours. Les environs sont absolument magnifiques.

Patrick was an incredible host. He was always attentive and consistently answered my questions in detail. The place was exactly as described: clean, relaxing, and very close to the beach. You truly feel like you’re sleeping in the jungle, with birds and nature all around. It’s incredibly peaceful, and it helped me a lot to slow down and gather my thoughts. The beach is wonderful, the water is nice, and the sunsets are absolutely amazing. There’s also a small kitchen where you can cook, which made the stay even more comfortable. Everything about this place was great. A special thank you to Patrick for making my stay so enjoyable: he was always helpful, present when needed, and at the same time very respectful of my space. I highly recommend this place and would happily stay here again.

Patrick’s place is all about the location. It’s a very short and easy walk to a beautiful beach in Las Baulas National Park. The unit is half of a container, so as shown in the photos, space is tight, but all the amenities are there and the outdoor lounge area makes all the difference. Thank you Patrick.

Very nice place, exactly as described. Clean, quiet and well located. The host was friendly, helpful and always available. Check-in and check-out were straightforward. I felt comfortable and would come back anytime. Clear recommendation!

Sehr schöne Unterkunft, genau wie beschrieben. Sauber, ruhig und gut gelegen. Der Host war freundlich, hilfsbereit und immer erreichbar. Check-in und Check-out waren unkompliziert. Ich habe mich wohlgefühlt und würde jederzeit wiederkommen. Klare Empfehlung!

Place was exactly what I needed at the right price

The place was great and the host was very helpful and quick to respond to questions.

This container home in Playa Grande is a beautiful little space that really impressed us. It’s simple, functional, and thoughtfully designed — but the true magic is in the setting. The land still feels wild and untouched, full of trees and life. I love that the host didn’t feel the need to clear it all out just to build (I wish more builders / homeowners treated their land with such reverence). Because of that, the property is teeming with wildlife, including fireflies at night — it’s peaceful, quiet, and feels like a retreat into nature. The nice hot shower was a welcome luxury after long beach days, and the location couldn’t be better — just a short walk to excellent surf and some great cafes. You’re close to the action, but it still feels private and serene. We highly recommend this spot for anyone wanting to enjoy Playa Grande while staying close to nature. Thank you for sharing your space!

We really enjoyed our little place by the sea! This little studio had been made out of half a shipping container with an outside patio for dining. If you are 1-2 people looking for a small, safe, comfortable place to surf and go to the beach, this is great. If you are looking for a place that will have space to lounge around for some time inside, this might not be what you are looking for. 8 minute walk to the beach. Amazing Great host. Amazing. Great over all experience.

Great value for Playa Grande. Patrick was a very thoughtful and helpful host. He kindly allowed us a late check out and offered us a ride to help us carry our things to our next accommodation nearby. The space is small but efficiently laid out. We had everything we needed to cook breakfast.

Great stay! The area and beach is an absolute treasure. Very short walk to the beach. The host, Patrick is great and has a ton of good information about the area! Highly recommend!!

We loved Patrick’s place and Patrick was a great host. Great location

Staying at Patrick’s Airbnb was an absolute highlight of our trip! The place was cozy, spotless, and perfectly located—just a short walk to everything we needed. The air conditioning was a lifesaver, and the overall vibe of the space made us feel right at home. What truly set this experience apart, though, was Patrick himself. He’s as real and down-to-earth as they come, always friendly and easy to talk to. His local knowledge and deep connection to the wildlife made a huge impact on our trip. Thanks to him, we got to see howler monkeys up close, knew exactly when and where to surf, and even got tips on the best places to rent boards. His recommendations were spot-on and made our stay unforgettable. If you’re looking for an amazing place with a phenomenal host, look no further—Patrick’s place is the one. We can’t recommend it enough!

Hi all, let’s just say I don’t want to share the best of the best place to stay in Playa Grande! those alas, I would be doing the hosts a disservice not to tell you that I regret not having stayed at this pleasurable location much longer. Not even just for the price point but it is literally a 5 min walk onto the most lovely beach and wonderful accommodations! My daughter and I stayed two nights and this was the last of 5 different locations we stayed at this trip and by far our favorite! The accommodations were marvelous and more than what we needed. The hosts provided mindfully the necessary basics and the pleasure of air conditioning, hot water and a nicely developed kitchen. Please remember there are places very close by you can camp (no pleasures), that are close to this price point! The level of safety was very nice literally a guard let us out of the neighborhood at 5 am when we left! Local community is very kind and welcoming! It feels very inclusive of the tourists present!

Perfect location!!!  Amazing value, perfectly clean.  Helped with advising about local restaurants.  We could not have asked for a better host.  10/10 would come again

This place is very small but nice for a short stay, the host is very nice and tentative which is appreciated. Unfortunately we expected to be a bit closer to the beach but it is still only about a 5 minute walk

Hello. I saw the bad review you left for my property and I feel sad because I believe it is an unfair score. I always try my best to provide everything at my disposal to help my guests enjoy their stay as much as possible, and deliver what I show on the Airbnb posting. The Baula apartment had gotten only 5-star reviews until the 3-star review you left. I see that the reason for your bad review was that the place was not located as close to the beach as you expected (even though you concede that it was close) and that the apartment was smaller than you thought it would be. You accuse me of being inaccurate in the information I provide about the location and size of the property. In my Airbnb posting, there is a picture of the area with an arrow pointing at the location of the apartment, where one can see that it is not next to the beach but in the middle of the peninsula, furthermore, the exact location is given on the map provided by Airbnb. Regarding the size of the apartment, there are pictures of every space of the property from different angles. You had reserved with enough time in advance to review the posting and check the location map, and cancel the reservation without penalty if the place was not what you were looking for. When renting a place on Airbnb, the guest should check the location and the pictures well to make sure that it will meet his/her expectations regarding location, size and amenities provided. A guest should not blame and punish the host for not providing what he/she never promised to provide. I never promised the place to be next to the beach as I show the exact location clearly, nor did I promise a spacious apartment as I make it clear that it is a container and provide sufficient, unaltered, pictures of all the spaces in the property. I believe my property provides the best value in Playa Grande since it is one of the lowest priced ones and any other similarly priced properties are very far from the beach, or do not provide amenities such as a private kitchen and/or bathroom. I would suggest that in the future you check the information well before you book and when you leave a review, rate based on what was promised and what was delivered.

Excellent place! 2 minutes from the beach, a little Market close to the place and the beach is beautiful! 100% recommended

Lugar excelente! A 2 minutos de la playa, un pequeño Market cerca del lugar y la playa es hermosa! 100% recomendado

This place was a cozy spot for our stay in Playa Grande! It was small but affordable and had everything we needed. There's a restaurant super close by that was great, and when we booked an estuary tour, the company agreed to pick us up in the boat on the Playa Grande side of the inlet so we didn't have to drive all the way around to Tamarindo which was nice. You can get a ferry across as well (I think this ends around 5 PM) so even though it's somewhat far from Tamarindo by car, it's not too hard to get over there if you want. Patrick was super responsive and helpful, really nice guy. Highly recommend for a budget stay in this area!

The space was exactly as described and pictured. It was very clean and had everything I needed to be comfortable. I was working while I was there and the wifi worked well. The AC worked perfectly as well. The location is just a 3 minute walk to the beach and is peaceful. Patrick was a lovely host. I highly suggest Patrick's place if you are looking for a chill surf spot.

An excellent place to rest, it's very safe, there are many places to visit and Patrick is a wonderful person. Of the best hosts

Excelente lugar para descansar, es muy seguro, hay muchos lugares para visitar y Patrick es una persona maravillosa. De los mejores anfitriones

Ended up staying in Playa Grande later into the evening then we had planned , Patrick helped us out  and got us into a room for the night with very little notice. Beautiful location too!

Thank you! Great place and enjoyed my stay!

Patrick was a wonderful host! He made sure we had everything we needed. He made our stay so much easier by providing us with the kitchen essentials such as cooking oil, sugar, salt, pepper, coffee, bottled water, etc. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The place is beautiful, brand new, comfortable and well-equipped.  It was fantastic to be in a nice, quiet area surrounded by nature, wildlife and with the beach so close.

Patrick's place is a gem and he is a great host! This was the best place we stayed in and next time we visit Costa Rica we will stay there for a much longer time. There is so much to enjoy in the area. The beach is gorgeous, huge and empty, just a block away from the apartment. Palm Beach is a quiet residential neighborhood within a national park with a couple of boutique hotels and restaurants, and private security that make rounds at night. We felt safer than anywhere else in Costa Rica. The estuary is a short walk away with a nice bar where we relaxed in the evening; from there you can take a boat to Tamarindo or a tour around the mangroves. The apartment was perfect. Every area was spacious and comfortable. The kitchen was well-equipped; we prepared a risotto and ate outside in the lounge area. Sitting outside with that view was a delight. We could hear the sound of the waves and a family of howling monkeys in the trees above. We loved it!

A very good experience, you are so close to the beach you can hear the waves crashing.Kayaking the estuary was amazing.The feeling of security here is great and Patrick is very knowledgeable of the area and very available for any help you might need

Patrick is an amazing host and we really loved our stay at his place!! The apartment is in a refrigerated container with the bedroom, bathroom and kitchen inside and the rest outside. We felt super comfortable. It is very well designed, spacious and well equipped with everything new. The location is great, just a couple of minutes from the beach; we could even hear the waves! The lounge area faces a huge yard full of trees where one afternoon a family of howling monkeys came to eat and relax on the trees above the hammock. We had an excellent time at Patrick's place! and will rent there if we visit Playa Grande again in the future!