This property is one of the few in Puerto Viejo that's directly on the beach! (No streets to cross...just your own beautiful garden to wander through for direct beach access!). At Villas Serenidad, you'll fall asleep and wake up to sea breezes & sounds; enjoy a practically-private beach; + still be in close proximity to the vibrant and authentic town of Puerto Viejo (we are about a 15-20 minute walk by beach or a 10 minute bike ride). We are committed to making your vacation spectacular! The space This custom-built hardwood villa has has a spacious air conditioned bedroom, and beautiful covered outdoor kitchen and living area. You are steps away from our lush, tropical gardens with a direct path to the surf at the quiet Playa Negra beach. The villa sleeps 2 people. It is fully-equipped with the following: - Full bathroom, stocked with bath and beach towels - Internet and Wi-Fi (Fiber Optic!) - Fully-equipped kitchen - Clean Drinking Water with our Eco Filter System in the kitchen - Private parking Guest access Guests will have full access to their reserved Villa. This property houses 5 Villas in which guests may encounter one another. Enjoy the shared garden spaces and beachfront area. Take a 20 –minute stroll down the beach, or a 5-minute car ride, to the bohemian, laid-back & culturally-diverse town of Puerto Viejo. Puerto Viejo offers delicious restaurants, fun shopping, and opportunities for surfing, jungle hikes, river-rafting, zip-lines, chocolate tours, animal sanctuary, yoga classes, snorkeling, horseback riding, and paddle boarding. Other things to note Ocean front villas with large shared garden space. Please note that the Garden View Units are on the ground floor, and there are Ocean View Units above these. It is not a cement building, so it is possible you will hear the guest activity above you.

## The Space

This property is one of the rare beachfront villas in Puerto Viejo, offering direct access to the beach through your own private garden—no streets to cross. At Villas Serenidad, you can relax to the soothing sounds and breezes of the sea while enjoying a nearly private beach. The vibrant and authentic town of Puerto Viejo is conveniently close, about a 15 to 20-minute walk along the beach or a 10-minute bike ride away.

This custom-designed hardwood villa features a spacious air-conditioned bedroom and a charming covered outdoor kitchen and living area. Just steps from the villa, you will find lush tropical gardens and a direct path to the tranquil Playa Negra beach. The villa accommodates two guests and includes:

- Full bathroom stocked with bath and beach towels  
- Internet and Wi-Fi with fiber optic connection  
- Fully equipped kitchen  
- Clean drinking water supplied by an eco-friendly filtration system in the kitchen  
- Private parking  

## Guest Access

Guests have exclusive access to their reserved villa. The property contains five villas where guests may occasionally meet. Shared garden areas and beachfront spaces are available for everyone to enjoy.

A 20-minute walk along the beach or a 5-minute drive will take you to the bohemian, laid-back, and culturally rich town of Puerto Viejo. The town offers a variety of dining options, shopping, and activities such as surfing, jungle hikes, river rafting, zip-lining, chocolate tours, visits to animal sanctuaries, yoga classes, snorkeling, horseback riding, and paddleboarding.

## Other Things to Note

The oceanfront villas share a large garden space. Garden view units are located on the ground floor, with ocean view units situated above them. Since the building is not constructed from concrete, some noise from guests in the upper units may be audible.

Karen And David

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Studio in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Caribbean Beachfront Garden View Villa 4 w/AC - Villas for Rent in CR, Costa Rica

The staff at the villa was so fantastic, responsive, and helpful. We had a walkthrough of the whole place when we arrived and felt absolutely welcomed! We had a small accident with a clumsy coffee pot drop and they immediately were so understanding and replaced it. They were also responsive throughout the stay if there were issues and were flexible with check out on the last day. Overall we stayed for five nights and the beautiful location, beach access, plant life, and accommodations were the cherry on top to a perfect vacation. We were so in love with the Playa Negra area and would come back again in a heartbeat!! 💗 (Don’t forget to check out “Soda Mirna” across the street, the food was some of the best we’d had in CR!)

A lovely and secluded stay. The staff were friendly, kind, and helpful. There’s direct access to the beach which was not busy at all. Beautiful and would definitely come back.

The Airbnb is handled by a management team and the onsite staff is extremely friendly, competent and knowledgeable regarding the activities in the surrounding area. Our unit and the grounds were impeccably clean. Upon our arrival we were surprised with a welcome gift of wine and chocolate! Our unit - Garden #4 although partially open aired felt private and was very peaceful. We were also surprised with a mid-stay cleaning as we were there for 10 nights. I am a bit "fussy" about a fresh towel and although I respect their resources are different than where I live there was never an eye roll when I wanted to switch out my towels like you find in so many Caribbean locations. We had a car and explored quite a bit of the area - sure there looked like there were other cute places to stay but when something works so seamless there really is no reason to look... any return trip to the Puerto Viejo area will include a stay at Villas Serenidad we already miss our new friends aka the staff!

David and Karen were great. They did everything possible to make it so that we enjoyed our stay in Costa Rica and we truly appreciate it!

The location was fantastic. The sound of the ocean so close by, was wonderfully satisfying during the day and at night. The bedroom was comfortable and bug free. Even though the pictures didn’t quite match the room, it’s comforts became more clear over time. The staff was extraordinary and always willing to figure out a solution to any need or problem that arose. The AC was deeply appreciated.

What a beautiful and comfortable place to stay.  It was a private and comfortable jungle oasis that gave us access to everything we wanted to experience while being a haven to escape to for rest when we were ready.  Absolute perfection!

It was a great place to explore Peurto Viejo, Cahuits, with lots of restaurants and lovely beaches. David and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful.  We felt the place was looking a bit tired in places, but was very clean.

Thank you for taking your time to review our property. We are located in front of the ocean, just a few places in the whole Caribbean have this private and exclusive access. We did our best to accommodate you and we try our best to keep the property on good conditions despite how hard is to keep it on this adverse environment. A fully equipped villa, with AC, kitchen, big space and a few steps from the Ocean and even with our good customer service leave us such a low score it totally destroy our good will. We really sorry you left this review and we will make sure more upgrades will coming for next clients. Pura vida.

Karen and David’s place was clean, comfortable, and the location was absolutely incredible. The hosts were helpful and communicative, and their staff went above and beyond in their hospitality. Thanks so much, pura vida!

This place was honestly perfect. From the moment we got there, it felt calm and welcoming. The house was spotless, cozy, and had everything we needed. You can tell they really cares about their guests — he checked in to make sure we were comfortable but also gave us our space to just relax. The best part was the view of the beach — waking up to the sound of the waves and sitting outside with coffee every morning was unreal. It felt private but still close enough to everything we wanted to do. Couldn’t recommend it more thank you, for being such an amazing host!

Everything was better than it appeared online. Karen and David are great hosts and we will definitely be back.

Beautiful place with direct access to black beach! The service from the hosts was spectacular and they welcomed us with wine and chocolate! Thank you for helping us with everything we requested 🙏🏼 Recommended 100%

Precioso lugar con acceso directo a playa negra ! La atención por parte de los anfitriones fue espectacular y nos recibieron con vino y chocolate ! Gracias por ayudarnos con todo lo solicitado 🙏🏼 Recomendado 100%

I really liked it, thank you for your attention.

Me gustó mucho, gracias por la atención.

Great place to stay near to Puerto Viejo. Enjoyed the direct beach access a lot. The hosts were super friendly and very responsive - even though we arrived very late they provided an in-person greeting. Thanks a lot for having us!🤙🏽

What a beautiful spot just steps from the beach! We felt very comfortable, safe and at home. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook. The hosts and the staff were amazing!

This place was great! Just short walk through the garden to Playa Negra and about a 20 min walk from town. We rented bikes from Banana Azul up the rode for $8 a day to make getting around easier. The open air kitchen and living room was very nice and we had a friendly kitty visits us every night! The bathroom was wonderful with good water pressure. They had wine and chocolate for us when we arrived which was lovely! The only thing that we noticed was the bed was extremely firm, but after exploring all day we were so tired it didn’t really matter! The AC worked great as well! Would love to come back!

This place has the perfect location and it was amazing being able to walk to the beach in a matter of seconds. It was comfy, clean, & cute.

This place is breathtaking! Had the best experience with my hubby and definitely will be staying here again in the future. Very clean and super private. Sounds of the ocean and tropical birds were the icing on the cake. Thank you !

Wonderful 10 days with lots of things to do and see, or do nothing! Very close to town but completely private. There isn’t anything I would change though it was a bit pricier than others we looked into with similar amenities the privacy made us feel better about it. Would definitely stay again. You can fly from the San Jose airport to the Limon airport, which is only an hour away instead of four, the roads can be a little sketchy on that long drive.

Karen and David's place is simply amazing. The room was wonderful, spacious and beautifully decorated, and the location was superb. We were just steps away from a gorgeous beach. It was simply wonderful. We can't wait to come back.

Thank you so much for staying with us! I loved meeting you & I hope you’ll come back for a longer stay! You are both absolutely lovely & it was a pleasure hosting you at Villas Serenidad

The place was nice and had a large open porch that overlooked the garden.  The place is more on the expensive side with not that many amenities.

Hi Keri, thanks so much for your review and staying with us. We will take what you said into account about the amenities although we do provide a welcome basket with coffee, chocolate, some drinks as well as oil, salt, pepper, shampoos and soap etc - If you could let us know what you felt was missing that would be helpful :) Safe travels and hopefully see you again one day!

This place was very nice!  Beautiful black sand beach just a few steps away.  bed was comfortable and surroundings were nice.  There is a unit above with very loud neighbors that start pounding around at 5 am, so it's a little hard to get sleep.  But overall a great stay.

Beautiful, classy, simple.  Right on the beach, surrounded by beautiful plants, trees and flowers and close to the main road but without feeling like it. Very proactive hosts, easy to communicate with and helpful even when I was particular about certain things :)

This Airbnb was super beautiful, our backyard was literally the beach and a beautiful garden! We were also given wine and chocolate during our stay! Super unexpected! The person who greeted us was great! And the room was well air conditioned!

Thank you so much Peter, it was wonderful to host you :)

What a wonderful stay! We loved being within walking distance to Playa Negra and the villa garden is beautiful and well maintained. We also felt very safe for the entirety of our trip, and were greeted by a wonderful local who works for RISE, their hosting company. They were also very responsive prior to our arrival and even when we had concerns about getting there. We also got to meet one of the hosts, Karen, and her cute dog and they were very sweet. The only thing that was slightly unexpected was the noise above us. It is fairly easy to hear any activity above you (footsteps, moving of objects, etc.) even if the guests above are not being loud. The hosts do mention this in the listing, but we were surprised even still. It was not too disturbing, but did wake us up a few times one night. Overall, we loved our stay and the villa had everything we needed. We would recommend it and you can tell the hosts really want their guests to have a great experience with little touches.

We really enjoyed our stay at Karen and David's place.  It was beautiful as described, and the grounds/landscaping was fantastic.  Loved the location and the feeling of being in your own private paradise.  The highlight of our stay in CR.  Thank You, Karen and David!

Excellent location with almost private beach, highly recommend!

Villa Serenidad is a beautiful place. We were very short our stay there, we wanted to leave!  Check-in is safe and private, beautiful gardens, and exceptional natural surroundings. To coordinate anything with the hosts or villa coordinator, we speak via messaging with a quick response from them. To get to the center and nearby beaches we always call a Tuk tuk, a small Indian-style motorcycle, for a more than reasonable price each time. It has a descent to private black beach which is really beautiful, where we saw a lot of biodiversity in its garden and were able to appreciate the lazy resident. The open terrace / kitchenette is a true luxury tinged with Puerto Viejo charm. I would definitely come back without hesitation.

Villa Serenidad es un lugar precioso. Se nos hizo muy corta nuestra estadía allí, nos queríamos irnos!  El ingreso es seguro y privado, jardines hermosos y un entorno natural excepcional. Para coordinar cualquier cosa con los anfitriones o el coordinador de la villa, hablamos vía mensajería con una rápida respuesta de su parte. Para movernos al centro y a las playas cercanas siempre llamamos a un Tuk tuk, una moto pequeña al estilo de la India, por un precio más que razonable cada vez. Tiene una bajada a playa negra privada que es realmente bella, donde vimos mucha biodiversidad en su jardín y pudimos apreciar al perezoso residente. La terraza / cocina abierta es un verdadero lujo teñido del encanto de Puerto Viejo. Definitivamente volvería sin dudarlo.

Nice pleasant stay in lush setting a few meters from the beach.

The place is great! Outdoor kitchen and nice indoor ac in the bedroom, beach is right in the front yard after a wonderful garden, property manager was very helpful and responsive

This was such a magical experience. I have nervous system issues and it’s hard for me to feel comfortable in spaces but I immediately felt at home wich is rare for me. Having the ability to walk out of the bedroom door a few steps to your own private beach was unforgettable! It’s conveniently close to the shops and restaurants but very private at the same time. The staff were very caring and made me feel at home but also made sure to be so respectful of my privacy. The whole staff was phenomenal !

Beautiful spot - there were people above us that were a bit noisy at night. The garden and beach access was stunning! Coffee, wine, chocolate - what else do you need? There’s a little shop where we got some fresh bread & OJ. There was a little gecko or something in the room and a bug in the bed but it was not an ongoing issue. That just comes with the territory of the location! Would definitely visit again!

Thanks so much for your review Taylar, we're glad you enjoyed your stay. Unfortunately it was a massive national holiday this weekend which probably accounted for the noise, apologies if it disturbed you at all. Normally it is incredibly quiet in that spot, so we hope it didn't spoil your stay too much. We'd love to host you again in the future, just drop us a message :)

This place was beautiful. Set just back from the beach in a lush garden that even had a resident sloth, this was a perfect place for some r and r. The living space was really nice, too, and the indoor/outdoor kitchen and living room were dreamy.

Would definitely stay here again. The property was beautiful. We saw so much wildlife (blue frogs, a sloth, hummingbirds, etc.) the beach was private and peaceful and the place felt very secure. Definitely book it.

Absolutely loved it. Will be back - we are quite in love with the place and the people. Friendly and very responsive staff. Cannot recommend enough.

Lovely lovely home. Nice house and facilities, also used the hammock very much. Beautiful garden and saw a beautiful beach, unfortunately a bit too wild for bathing. 1.5 km to restaurants, cool area. We had a wonderful trip in Cahuita National Park with Carlos as local guide - so many animals. Beautiful and special place we would love to come back to. Great service with extra towels and garbage emptying. Great recommendation for all couples.

Skøn skøn bolig. Lækkert hus og faciliteter, brugte også hængekøjen rigtig meget. Smuk have og så en smuk strand, desværre lidt for vild til badning. 1,5 km til restauranter, fedt område. Vi havde en skøn tur i Cahuita nationalpark med Carlos som lokal guide - så mange dyr. Smukt og særligt sted, vi meget gerne kommer tilbage til. Flot service med ekstra håndklæder og skraldetømning. Stor anbefaling til alle par.

Awesome place to stay!! Within walk/bike distance to the city. Nice and quiet and right on the beach! It was like having your own private beach nearly all to yourself. Loved this place would definitely recommend.

Liked staying here, the hosts were wonderful!  The porch kitties were definitely a pleasant addition. The beach was beautiful, very secure and private place. The only thing that was a little difficult was the kitchen wasn’t too usable for cooking but sufficient for snacks etc.

It's a beautiful place! The access to the beach is direct, the privacy of it is a very important point for me. They gave us umbrellas so we could spend the day without overly tanning. Immediate communication is, each inquiry had a quick response. It's a very comfortable apartment: the sheets , towels and towels are top quality, the same as the towels for the beach. Upon entering, they left us spectacular wine and chocolates. Unexpected service. I would definitely go again.

Es un lugar precioso! El acceso a la playa es directo, la privacidad de la misma es un punto importantísimo para mi. Nos dieron sombrillas para poder pasar el día sin broncearnos demasiado. La comunicación es inmediata, a cada consulta tenía una respuesta veloz. Es un apartamento muy cómodo : las sábanas , toallas y toallon es de primera calidad, lo mismo que las toallas para la playa. Al ingresar nos dejaron un vino espectacular y chocolates. Una atención inesperada. Volvería a ir sin dudas .

I really enjoyed my fantastic stay! I loved how private it was, the beach was so beautiful and private too. The outdoor kitchen was fantastic as well and I took advantage of the water filter. The AC was the biggest benefit of all and the bathroom was huge! Overall a fantastic stay!!

This place was great. Check in was super easy. They sent all of the access codes before hand and met us at the property to show us around. The outdoor kitchen, lounge area was everything! I laid in that hammock more than I laid in the bed. It rained a couple nights we were there and it was so peaceful laying outside, listening to all of the sounds. The little walk through the garden to the beach was so beautiful. We were able to have our coffee on the beach each morning. Oh and the cat!! They have a couple cats on the property and one of them hung out with us the whole time we were there. So chill! I loved it.. The bed was more firm than I typically prefer but after all of the hiking, I think my back appreciated it. The bathroom and shower are roomy and you can get hot water pretty quickly. The second day we were there, there was a sloth in one of the trees on the property and it was so close! All around a great stay and I’d love to stay here again!

Great space! The beach access is the best in town! There was another apartment upstairs and the floors were paper thin. Even our respectful neighbors we a bit loud for us. But that would not stop us from staying there again.

1. My $400 Bose portable speaker was stolen on the same day the cleaners came. They told me it was my fault, and there was nothing they could do. 2. The King bed was actually two full mattresses put together with a crack down the middle. The mattresses were cheap and uncomfortable and the sheets were cheap polyester, which made the stay there difficult. 3. There was no mention of upstairs units in the listing. If I had known there were upper and lower units I would have insisted on an upstairs unit because I am sensitive to stomping above my head when I am sleeping. The construction of the villas is standard for the tropics, but takes no consideration for noise. It felt like a herd of elephants stomping above us in the mornings, which made my sleep disrupted and unpleasant the entire stay. 4. The price was high for my experience, considering that would be the cost of a nice room here in the United States where I live. Definitely a tourist price.

Hello Shane, naturally we are very regretful that Villas Serenidad did not live up to your expectations. We do wish to clarify some things based on your written review. First and foremost, our team responded immediately following your report of the missing speaker and attempted to gather all relevant information to begin an investigation. As per your report, the speaker was left outside on the patio for over 24 hours and, although we understand that you blame housekeeping, they were only on the property for the first 2 hours of this period. There is still a 22 hour window in which the speaker was left outside in plain sight. With this timeframe, it’s nearly impossible to be absolutely sure what happened. We did everything that we could do to help with the situation, including advising you to go to the police station with promise of assistance to help you file a report so that you would have the appropriate paperwork to make a claim with your travel insurance company. Please note: While this situation is extremely unfortunate, and, as we previously mentioned, you had our full sympathy, we do inform our guests upon check-in to avoid leaving valuable belongings outside of your locked room and/or safe. If this advice is not followed, there is very little we can do aside from assist you with the theft report with the police. To be clear, we are not blaming you, but this is specifically why we make this recommendation. Otherwise, your belongings are vulnerable to theft by people who can see the items from the public beach & gardens when the gates are open during the day. It’s difficult for us to take responsibility in an incident of this nature as petty, or crimes of opportunity, happen in most parts of the world. I wish we could have done more to help with the situation, but with the appropriate precautions not taken, there is very little we can do - especially when the reported theft was made over 24 hours after the fact. Also, as I discussed with you, the housekeepers are checked after leaving a property, for this very reason. Nothing was discovered in their possession. We have no reason to suspect that they were responsible. Finally, I do sincerely apologize if you felt misled by the set-up of the room or the arrangements of the units. We honestly try to be as detailed and clear as possible in the listing on Airbnb when you book, as well as provide a full catalog of photos. We’re also available 24/7 to answer any questions, concerns, or special needs you request. We use a mattress connector for the beds and they are high quality orthopaedic mattresses and we have never had a complaint about comfort. We also do not use polyester sheets in any unit. Again, I wish we could have done more to make you feel better about the situation and to make you feel more comfortable. We hope this does not sour your experience of Puerto Viejo as a whole.

The Villa was exactly what my husband and I needed in our getaway. The location is great. There was so much to do in Puerto Viejo as well as the surrounding areas. Being steps from Playa Negra was incredible. The option of walking into town if we wanted was great.  Fabian and the whole team were incredibly friendly, helpful and responsive. The cats on the property were amusing at times and tested boundaries at others. Our unit was perfect for what we needed and the gorgeous grounds were an added bonus.

We felt very comfortable during our stay, it is a large plot with garden and the apartment was nicely decorated. Fabian welcomed us kindly and also gave recommendations for restaurants. Because not everyone is a lover like me: you have to cope with the cats, they go to the open plan living room and into the kitchen and sleep there too.

Wir haben uns bei unserem Aufenthalt sehr wohl gefühlt, es ist ein großes Grundstück mit Garten und die Wohnung war schön eingerichtet. Fabian hat uns freundlich empfangen und auch Empfehlungen für Restaurants gegeben. Weil nicht jeder ein Liebhaber ist wie ich: Man muss mit den Katzen zurecht kommen, sie gehen ins offene Wohnzimmer und in die Küche und schlafen dort auch.

Great place and great location. Very close to the beach.

Loved our stay, this home is just as described and even more beautiful in person. It was right by the beach and couple minutes drive to the downtown/night life area.

A place with a privileged location, everything turned out to be excellent, thank you very much!

Un lugar con una ubicación privilegiada, todo resulto excelente, muchas gracias!

Great location with beach access to Playa Negra. Awesome indoor/outdoor villa with everything you need.

What you can expect: - A warm welcome and super helpful host who helps you find the entrance and gives you tips for the area - An immediate feeling of safety, the whole place is really secure - A beautifully designed, super clean apartment with nice wood counters in the bathroom, wood work in the whole apartment and a beautiful deck to sit and enjoy the sound of the ocean - A 1 min walk through a beautiful garden leads you directly to the beach. - The outdoor kitchen is quite basic but we had what we needed to prepare breakfast - The cats are very attached to the guests, you should love cats and not be allergic - By the time we were there, construction was going on next to our apartment - if you are an early bird (7am), not a problem, and eventually it will be finished soon.

This airbnb was great, exactly as listed. Clean, air conditioning, on the beach. The hosts were kind and communication was easy. Would stay here again

We loved being right on the beach! We ate dinner on the beach and watched the sunsets from the waves. Such a great stay. Just note, the living space (kitchen, lounge area is outside) so bring bug spray. Would 100% stay again

Everything was great. Right on the beach and you'll have it to yourself.  They were very accommodating.

Everything was better in person, darling place, you have the beachfront mostly to yourself and they left wine and chocolate for us. Will absolutely stay here next time we are in the area.

Karen and David’s place is the perfect location for a chill get away. My boyfriend and I stayed for a week and we felt extremely safe! Response time was amazing, and they were so eager to help out. Not to mention the beach is just a short walk down their beautiful garden. We will be back!

Kind and thoughtful hosts.  Staff at the villa were helpful and attentive.  We had a great time and their restaurant and tuk tuk recommendations were fantastic.  The thoughtfulness really added to our vacation.

This villa was an excellent choice for us. We absolutely loved the open air kitchen and living room. There was wine, local chocolate, and a beautiful tropical bouquet waiting for us when we arrived. Just a short walk to the left down the beautiful Playa Negra beach is Banana Azul. We rented 2 bikes there and enjoyed riding into town and exploring. I will warn that the bikes a BA were crummy and we saw many bike rentals in town with much better quality. Banana Azul also has a great restaurant and a small market. We enjoyed frying plantains in our kitchen and eating fresh papaya from the market. The villa comes with a sweet cat that we named Cuatro. A few other kitties came and visited but Cuatro obviously adopted villa #4. After we checked in we really had privacy for our entire 3 night stay. There was someone staying above us but we never even really saw them. I was pleasantly surprised that there were no insects to be seen in the villa but there were 2 small geckos that never bothered anyone. I would say that it felt even better than advertised. We hope to spend more time there in the future.

Great place to stay! Direct beach access on Playa Negra with outdoor shower to use after beach days. It is a solid 20 minute walk to town, so you may need a car or rely on taxis. Bedroom is fully AC’d, comes with safe, kitchen fully stocked with basic utensils. Fabian was flexible with our meeting time that was delayed due to traffic, but was waiting outside when we arrived. The host left a bottle of wine, 2 beers and chocolate for us at arrival. Mini fridge, stove available. Things to be aware of- guests who stay in the upstairs unit cause a lot of noise when walking, so be cognizant if trying to get a quiet nights rest. Also, there are some local cats that hang out in the patio area so if you have allergies, be prepared. Otherwise, definitely a cool place to stay and highly recommend it!

The service at this place is spectacular! Pricilla and her team gave us so many reccomendations for where to eat, how to get around, and daily excursions. The only heads up I would give to anyone about the property (and all of Costa Rica) is that it’s not a place for those who hate insects. This experience was similar to glamping, where we have an air conditioned room, but bugs get in everywhere! And the kitchen is not safe from insects 😳

Amazing place a little outside of town if you want to be away from the hustle and bustle and listen to the ocean waves crash is he

This place was wonderful, if you have the chance, stay here!!!!

My husband and I enjoyed staying at beautiful Villas Serenidad!  It was a special vacation for us as it was my husbands birthday and our anniversary!!  The location was very convenient to get supplies in town and of course the access to the beach!!  Fabian was wonderful upon arrival and showed us everything we needed to know and we appreciated being able to check in early and check out a bit late due to the time our shuttle arrived.  The place was very tidy and clean and we had our towels and bed linens changed once during the week.  Everyone was lovely and also helpful if we needed anything.  Although we were in relatively close proximity to one another it was really quiet at night for sleeping ... all we could hear was the waves of the ocean!  We also met the nicest people including Lisa who was there taking care of the cats!!  Having a toaster in the kitchen would have been a nice addition, but all in all it was a great vacation. :-)

Our stay was FANTASTIC! We felt super safe and secure the entire time. The property is secured with gates at the front and at the back. The property is beautiful and well maintained and the beach is just steps away. The wifi was strong and reliable which was appreciated. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful to provide tips and answer our questions. We would love to return in the future!

This place is a wonderful getaway from the noise of the centro of puerto viejo but still close enough to take a bike ride or a walk to the different eateries nearby ( try Banana Azul). I recommend 100%.

I surprised my boyfriend with a stay at Karen and David's Villa Serenidad, and it was everything and more!! The location is so nice. We would walk about 1km to the town of Puerto Viejo almost every morning, enjoying the beautiful views of the Playa Negra/Puerto Viejo coast. I loved the outdoor kitchen and semi-outdoor bathroom (with an awesome shower). The bedroom has AC (which is nice in the humidity), but you can still fall asleep hearing the waves crash on the beach (only steps away from our door!!). It was a dream. THANK YOU Karen and David and the rest of the RISE staff, who were exceptionally kind and very responsive to any little question I had!

Beautiful place in a great location. The management team did a great job of giving us suggestions and connecting us with services we needed. We were very impressed with their attentiveness even when we had some issues. Perfect balance between quiet beachfront and proximity to the city.

great place to stay! wonderful island vibe

The Villa was a good spot for my boyfriend and I. The price and proximity to the beach were ideal. Priscilla and Fabián were also extremely kind and helpful in helping us with taxis, shuttles, restaurants, and anything else we asked. There were some issues with us not having water at night and critters in the bathroom. We also weren’t able to have our linens/towels replaced and the garbages emptied unless we waited around in the morning to find the housekeeper. All and all we had a good stay and the property/location are nice, but you should be expecting an open-air outdoorsy vibe.

Beautiful location with a private beach and secure stay. The villa was comfortable. We enjoyed are stay and would highly recommended it for other couples.

We had a great time here. Very good communication and a little issue with shower was fixed very quick. Perfect place to relax. Close to the beach, good restaurant near by, the kitchen is well equipped. Everything you need.

My daughter and I stayed here for a week and didn’t want to leave! The property is beautiful, our Villa was spotless, and the location is perfect. The owners and management team were incredibly friendly and super helpful. We plan on returning and will recommend it to all of our friends and family.

Absolutely perfect location! Communication was top notch and they really went above and beyond for our trip! Location was literally in the beach and pictures do not do this place Justice! Can’t wait to visit again!

I loved staying at Karen and Davids house. Hearing the waves from the ocean inside the house was so relaxing. Also their house was very close to town, felt super safe and the bougie boards were awesome for the beach! Thank you and we’ll definitely be back!

Very close to town and a short walk through a garden to the beach. It's very open compared to houses in the states. The kitchen is completely open to the outside and the bathroom has screens that allow air flow but it is a very unique experience.

Absolutely loved this stay! The outdoor living space was a highlight! The town of Puerto Viejo was minutes away and can be seen from the beach by the villa. Hopefully we will be back!

Amazing location; so easy to check in and out!!

The place was perfect for my stay. Being right off the beach was a definite plus! I had everything I needed. Loved that there was a safe and the hammock was my favorite place! Karen and David were also very good with checking in via text. I can't wait to return. Thank you all for everything, It was a dream!

We loved our stay here. We rented bikes in town and we’re able to get around by bicycle and taxis.  Jocelyn was great and gave us number to taxis and other recommendations.  The beach is beautiful and we walked along the beach to the town and to a neighboring hotel with a beach restaurant and bar.   We didn’t cook any large meals but the kitchen and it had all of the basics.  The bathroom was a good size.  The wifi was great.

what a house, beautiful wood in the middle of a incredible garden with a jungle path to a small river. complete with monkeys and toucans.

Comfortable place, in front of the beach, away from the noise of Puerto Viejo. Perfect to rest and relax :)

Lugar cómodo, frente a la playa, alejado del ruido de Puerto Viejo. Perfecto para descansar y relajarse :)

An incredible place! Close to town, on the beach, perfect mix of private and accessible! Had such a beautiful time here and would definitely return! And will definitely recommend to any one traveling to the area! <3! Hosts are incredibly helpful and available :) thank you!!

Wonderful stay at this beach front property! Communication with management was superb. They even helped me arrange to get a cake for my partner's birthday. We were very happy with our stay.

Karen & David have created a beautiful space. You can walk right onto the beach from your villa! The onsite staff was very accommodating.

This space was wonderful for a couples trip! We loved the outdoor kitchen and living space. We didn’t do any “cooking” as there are so many great restaurants to try in the area but it appeared there is everything you may need, minus an oven. Jocelyn the care taker was wonderful and even with our language barrier she would try to help us and get us anything we needed! We rolled in one night and she ran out and grabbed us by the hand and took us to see a momma and baby sloth hanging from a tree on the property, that was amazing!! The bed was large and comfortable and the room ac was a needed plus for our normie northern bodies!! Great bathroom space as well! It was wonderful to hear the waves crashing in and being able to walk through the beautiful garden to the never ending black sand beach of Playa Negra. Would stay here again in a heart beat, maybe get an upper floor for a view! Thank you for everything!!

My stay at villas serenidad was complicated by a heavy rain storm. Priscilla was communicative from beginning to end and I truly appreciated that. My partner and I are fairly easy going so if a problem arises that needs to be fixed we are patient and appreciated the constant communication. Jocelyn who lives onsite was incredibly helpful however there is only so much you can do with septic problems and power outages in a major storm. I will say the communication throughout all of this was Immediate and we were offered a bottle of wine to accommodate for the issues which was a very hospitable gesture. Still I must say, I splurged a little out of my price range to stay here very excited about the beach front access as well as the beautiful gardens both of which were just that. However it is a bit cumbersome to access the gardens as you have to open a pad lock each time which again for the price I do not think should be the responsibility of the guest. The beds were comfortable and the outdoor kitchen seemed to be workable Although we couldn’t figure out the stove, Could be user error but again something that would have required communication with the host which at a certain point becomes cumbersome. I wouldn’t say I don’t recommend villas serenidad, but I will say that there are other accommodations in the area that I felt were a more fair value for what you were getting.

Nice stay with great access to the beach. My husband and I really enjoyed the front couch to read on and AC in the bedroom. It was a nice treat.

The proximity to the ocean is what speaks for this place. If you ever looked for a place where you can hear the waves splashing against the beach 24/7, look no further, you found it! We could have sat at the open concept kitchen all day & night and enjoyed that sound. However the town of Puerto Viejo is just a 3 min car ride away and has a vive of itself and we just loved it. If you’re into surfing and a chill vibe, that’s your place. Go check out ‘grow’ right on the beach. Get a barista-coffee with a french croissant and play some table tennis. 🌴 🤙🏻 🏄

Great location just steps away from playa negra. My husband recently stayed for 3 nights and wished we could have stayed more. Downtown Puerto Viejo is about 10 min walk down the beach. Very calm and peaceful atmosphere. Jocelyn, the complex housekeeper is the best in cleaning up outside area daily. We had a great time, definitely recommend.

This villa is amazing! Right on the beach and close to town. There was great communication before, during, and after our stay. David, Jocelyn, and Priscilla made our stay a very pleasant one. I loved drinking coffee every morning in the open kitchen surrounded by beautiful plants and you can hear the waves from the villa as well! Highly recommend!!

The host and host service was excellent. Perfect place to enjoy and rest. Recommended

El alojamiento y la atención de los anfitriones fue excelente. Lugar perfecto para disfrutar y descansar. Recomendado

I had a lovely time.  The place is exactly as the pictures, even better in person.  They had everything I needed to prep a quick meal.  It's a really peaceful, private and confortable place to stay, I will return for sure! Jocelyn  and Shevonne were amazing, so helpful and friendly all the time.  The location is perfect, the beach is just a short walk away and is lovely to hear the waves all the time, specially at night.

A great place to go and stay when it comes to the Caribbean south of Costa Rica. We had a super good time in such great amenities. Thank you Karen, David and of Jocelyn!