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Casa Kalimba, Playa Grande, walk to the surf. - Houses for Rent in Playa Grande, Provincia de Guanacaste, Costa Rica

We absolutely loved our stay! The home was even more beautiful in person than the photos online and was clean, comfortable, and peaceful. We noticed two hornet nests on the property and, because our son is allergic, contacted the host. They responded immediately and sent a groundskeeper over to safely remove both nests, which we greatly appreciated. The host was wonderful and responsive throughout our stay. A truly special place to experience the beauty and Pura Vida of Costa Rica—we would definitely stay again! 🇨🇷🌴

We had a wonderful stay! The house is beautiful, clean, with quality furnishings, comfortable beds and thoughtful touches. We loved having surf boards, beach chairs, pool toys, and beach towels to use. Walkable to the beach and a fun, clean swimming pool. Already planning a return trip!

We had an absolutely amazing stay with our two boys ages 7 & 9. The house was spotless, spacious, and extremely well equipped with everything we could need and more. The pool was fantastic, very refreshing with the heat, and the beach was a 5min walk away. We loved the neighborhood- very calm, laid back, with a few excellent restaurants. Close enough to places like Tamarindo for more tourist attractions and easy drives to excursions. Great hosts who were very responsive and helpful. Would love to go back some day!

Incredible house, great space for enjoying nature, time with family, and alone time when needed. The floor to ceiling windows were everything, so cool to lookout and see so much nature! Easy walk to beach and local spots. Incredible service and host was very responsive.

Let’s start with the property, the grounds are beautiful with plenty of lush greenery in the yard. The house is a little close to the neighbors, but with both house rented on either side of us the noise was never an issue and didn’t feel like we had no privacy. The road into the property is a bit rough but nothing that can’t be managed with any car. The house was amazing! The house is so well designed and has a great outdoor living area. The pool is hard to keep clean due to the trees but they leave you the tools to help keep it clean along with a pool guy twice a week. The house has plenty of space and is so nice that every room has its own bathroom. Besides being a great house, they have anything you could ever need. They definitely went above and beyond to think of little things that would make your stay more comfortable. I could not have been more happy with this house and would recommend it to anyone.

Daniela was an amazing host, and her home is incredible. We traveled with our family of 8 and it was the perfect setting for us. All the bedrooms were comfortable and had ensuite bathrooms. The kitchen was well-stocked with all appliances and equipment you could need. The living room was an inviting place to gather, play games, or watch movies. And the outdoor space with the pool, furniture, dining table, and gourmet grill made the setting even more incredible. We loved going sightseeing, hiking, and exploring in the nearby Liberia and Guanacaste areas, but then have a beautiful and relaxing home to come back to. I would recommend this amazing property to anyone. Our groups agrees that it was one of the highlights of our trip, and we would return in a heartbeat.

We had a fantastic stay! Perfect for two families of four, with plenty of space for everyone. The location was ideal—just a short two-block walk to the beach, making it easy to come and go all day. We loved how much quieter the town was compared to Tamarindo. The beach was far less crowded, but there were still some great food spots and bars to enjoy. The home matched the photos well and had great amenities. The beds were very comfortable, and the welcome gift plus concierge service were thoughtful touches that made planning easy. One thing to note: it’s one of four similar homes in a row, so not as secluded as expected, with neighbors on both sides. Overall, a wonderful stay—we’d definitely recommend it!

Amazing place for our fam to stay . Having the surf and boogie boards there was great

We had a great stay at Casa Kalimba.  We loved the layout of the house for our family.  The pool and outside space cannot be beat.  It’s just beautiful and relaxing.  Easy walk or drive to the beach and restaurants.  Best of all were our hosts-Daniela and crew were awesome.  Super helpful and responsive.   The house was spacious yet cozy. Great place to relax, cook and rest.  Full of all the amenities needed.

Wow! We really loved Casa Kalimba, the house was gorgeous, and bigger than we expected. My teenage daughters loved the layout, especially having their own ensuite bathrooms. The beds were extremely comfortable and the air conditioning worked perfectly. The beach is so close, literally a five minute walk. We loved the vibe at nearby Beach Dog bar and  restaurant, order the punch! Don’t hesitate to book this property!

Fabulous modern home 5 minute walk to the beach. Daniela was an amazing hostess, very easy to deal with and addressed all our queries in a quick and easy manner. The home is lovely, clean, lots of AC, pool is great, outdoor indoor spaces are integrated beautifully. I would highly recommend her place to 2 families or 8 people comfortably. Lots of amenities and very well stocked kitchen. Location is also great. restaurants and bars nearby. Playa Grande is a 35 minute drive to the busier and more nightlife y Tamarindo.

There is a beautiful yard with pool which was clean and relaxing . Outdoor lounges and seating very inviting and protected from sun.  Inside was expansive and inviting , kitchen supplies were easily accessible and usable , clean and fully stocked with all we needed .  Beautiful and welcoming .

We really enjoyed our stay here. Easy walk to the beautiful beach and many restaurants. Loved that it was so well stocked with boogie boards, a cooler, a beach tarp, beach chairs, etc-we used those every day. The outdoor grill was great too for grilling up some brats. Of note the road the house is on is very rough  but we still made it in our larger 2 wheel drive car. If you’re coming from Liberia airpot it’s only an hour and 10 mins and a very easy drive! And be careful with kids in the pool, ours got hurt almost immediately on the swing over the pool.

We had an amazing stay at this house in Playa Grande and couldn’t recommend it more. The property was perfect for our family, especially with kids. They absolutely loved the pool and all the games in the house, which kept them entertained every day. The outdoor area is beautiful and spacious, making it ideal for relaxing and spending quality time together with family and friends. The location is outstanding. It’s just a short walk to a beautiful, quiet beach, which felt peaceful and uncrowded, yet we still had easy walking access to several nice restaurants and shops. The concierge service was exceptional. Julie from Waves of Lux was incredibly helpful in arranging airport transportation and excursions, making everything seamless for us. Both Julie and Daniela were extremely responsive when we had to modify our trip plans due to delayed and canceled flights, which we truly appreciated. Overall, a fantastic experience. We would absolutely stay here again.

This place is amazing as is the entire area of Playa Grande. Everyone involved with this listing was amazing to communicate with and the house was thoroughly enjoyed by our entire family. Great place to stay if you are in the area!

Casa Kalimba couldn’t have been nicer, exceeded all expectations. Beautifully appointed house with everything we (3 generations) needed and more - sparkling pool and luxurious patio with BBQ area, beach necessities and outdoor shower for return from beach which was a short walk away. Beautiful architecture, lovely bathrooms and comfy beds, easy-to-use AC and security systems. Perfect retreat to come home to from daily excursions. House manager Julie was also extremely helpful - with our tour bookings and MANY questions. We liked the location in Playa Grande, which is less developed than nearby Tamarindo, quieter yet with several restaurants, small shops, and the gorgeous beach you can walk to. Thank you, Daniela and Julie!

Amazing place to stay! Being able to walk to the beach was so fantastic. The house itself is beautiful and stocked with everything you could need. The kids loved the pool and spent so much time swimming. It was so fun having the boogie boards to take to the beach. We loved all the outdoor seating. The overall vibe and decor is unbeatable. Couldn't have asked for a better place.

Celebrating my birthday with my 2 adult children and their partners + 1 toddler was possible because of the spacious accommodations, each bedroom has its own bathroom which was perfect. The kitchen is extremely well equipped and we enjoyed cooking many of our breakfasts & dinners. The indoor and outdoor living spaces are absolutely gorgeous and stylish and the pool is so inviting with its tropical surroundings. The beach is a short walk away (do not use the suggested short cut as the path has disappeared by the overgrown by vegetation) the beach is wild and beautiful with lots of surfers. I really loved taking long morning beach strolls to the estuary and back, which took about an hour and half :) Thank you for being outstanding hosts!

We had the most amazing stay in Playa Grande! The house itself was stunning—the architecture is beautiful, open, and perfectly blends with the natural surroundings. You can tell so much thought went into every detail, from the layout to the little touches that made our stay so comfortable. The space was spotless, well-equipped, and felt both luxurious and relaxing at the same time. Playa Grande is such a special place, laid-back, and just a short walk to the beach & great food. It really felt like the best of both worlds: peaceful but still close enough to everything we wanted to do. Their concierge Julie with Waves of Lux set us up on 3 lifetime memories. She took all the guess work and hard work out. I highly recommend using her services whether you want to swim with horses or go on a sunset catamaran. She does it all, including an amazing personal chef. We’re so grateful for this experience and can’t recommend this home enough. Already dreaming of coming back!!

We thank the hosts for the quality of their home. It's a beautiful, very well-equipped house. It was easy to communicate with them. It made our trip to the CR very enjoyable. The only thing is that the house is not located near shops to buy food, which, with children, is less convenient.

Nous remercions les hôtes pour la qualité de leur demeure. C'est une superbe maison très bien équipée. C'était facile d'avoir des communications avec eux. Cela a rendu notre voyage au CR très agréable. La seule chose est que la maison n'est pas située près des commerces pour acheter de la nourriture, ce qui, avec des enfants, est moins pratique.

This place offers a peaceful and beautiful place to stay! Get up in the morning to catch some waves if the tide is right or go for a long walk on the beach. Spend the afternoons playing in the pool. Or go on an adventure in nearby cities! We don't like the hustle, bustle and noise of tamarindo but it was nice to have a gorgeous home as a base and get to check out the city adventures when we wanted to. We could easily walk t o some restaurants, bars and bakeries and enjoyed it being a little quite. We had 8 people with 3 different families and it was perfect for all of us. Clean, big bedrooms for couples to hang out in and a fun kids rooms. Everyone had their own bathrooms so getting the whole group ready was easy! Daniela was a fantastic host that communicated quickly and clearly. She was very helpful and answered a lot of questions and had great recommendations. We arranged a private chef to come with Julie and it was delicious and incredible. We really enjoyed our stay!!

Highly recommended! The house was fantastic. Great design, ideal for socializing, comfy bedrooms, full of nice details, well equipped, walking distance to the beach. One of the highlights was Daniela; she’s a super host. Always responsive, friendly and helpful. If we were to visit Playa Grande again, we would not hesitate to stay at Daniel’s house again.

The home is beautiful, clean, and well designed. We had a great time here and really enjoyed the chill local area. Multiple restaurants and drink options were walkable. This location was convenient for day excursions within a couple hours drive.

This house in Playa Grande is wonderful. So comfortable and the pool was a dream in the shade after being in the sun at the beach. A very well designed home. We will hopefully be back one day!

We absolutely loved staying here!  We were sad to leave.  The house is incredible and feels like such a treat to stay there and is well appointed.  Every picture is exactly what you get in real life!  It is a short walk to the beach, which is an amazing beach--so quiet and peaceful.  Playa Grande is a sleepy little surfing village about 1/2 hour drive from Tamarindo but I don't think it will stay that way for too long as there is a lot of construction of beautiful homes in the area.  Don't hesitate staying here if it's the area you're looking for!  We'd come back in a second!

Daniela's Air BnB was perfect for our family of seven consisting of all age groups. The house was spacious, clean and well stocked.  The  pool was a great size and a lot of fun with the swing and pool amenities.  We were also able to walk to the beach each day which wasn't crowded at all.  Daniela provided towels, beach chairs and an umbrells to take with us.  After visiting Tamarindo, we were so glad that we had picked Playa Grande as it was much less crowded and the beaches were beautiful.  We had a great time!

From start to finish the communication from hosts was great. Clear instructions with an e document with all the needed information. Home was as beautiful or more beautiful than the pictures. Lots of attention to detail with specific amenities like beach towels and beach shades, surf boards and stocked with some kitchen basic essentials upon arrival like salt/pepper, sugar etc. Inside, all the rooms were clean, and beautiful. Air conditioning and fans worked very well. Outside, the pool and seating areas were awesome for a big family gathering. While the home is not right on the beach, it is within walking distance to Playa Grande and a short drive to Playa Ventana parking. We have been to playa grande before, but this was our first stay a Casa Kalimba, and we will definitely return! So great!

Our stay at Daniela’s place was wonderful. The house is absolutely stunning, the kitchen was very well stocked with everything you need to cook. They provided us with basics like coffee, sugar, olive oil, salt pepper etc! The beds were super comfortable and the AC units worked great. Our girls loved the pool and swing. And enjoyed all the fun board games too. The house is a short 5-7 minute walk to the beach and about 11 mins to some really amazing restaurants. We will definitely be coming back For future family vacations!

We really enjoyed everything about this architectural house starting with the pool and its swing! Its indoor/outdoor living air, children's games, its location by the beach, and what about the Playa Grande sunsets!! We'd love to come back someday , "Pura Vida"

Nous avons vraiment tout aimé de cette maison d’architecture en commençant par la piscine et sa balançoire! Son air de vie intérieure/extérieure, les jeux pour enfants, sa localisation près de la plage et que dire des couchers de soleil de Playa Grande !! On aimerait bien y retourner un jour , « Pura Vida »

One of the best AirBnb hosts! Daniela was extremely responsive and accomodating, instantly helping us navigate a few minor issues throughout our stay. The place is fully stocked and all the little details really make a difference: from all the kitchen supplies you'd need including tupperware and ziplocks to spices to sunblock and bugspray - it felt like a curated hotel experience. Highly recommended for a family vacation spot!

Our stay was nothing short of perfection! The house was beautiful inside and out and we all felt right at home.

Great home, close to the beach, very friendly people that give you everything you need to enjoy your stay. Great experience

It is against my self-interests to quite vocally recommend those seeking adventure, warm weather, and great waves to discover all that Playa Grande has to offer, preferring to keep it all to myself. However, I am not this selfish. Further, I would be remiss not to urge my friends, family, and anyone perusing this review to immediately reserve Daniela's home to take advantage of all the beauty, serenity, and hospitality that is the Guanacaste Province of Costa Rica. I could not more highly recommend. And you can thank me by not telling anyone else. Phil

We enjoyed our stay at Casa Kalimba! The home was comfortable, beautifully decorated and landscaped, and architected to maximize exposure to the lush greenery outdoors while also maximizing privacy. It was a short walk to Playa Grande’s beautiful beaches. The home was well equipped with essentials and extras including a well stocked kitchen and pantry, games, device charging cables, and beach gear (sunscreen, bug spray, tent and even surf boards!) The pool and outdoor living spaces were perfect after a long day on the beach. We especially loved visiting nearby Playa Carbon’s black sand beaches at low tide. Several restaurants are in walking distance, our favorites were Pots & Bowls and Rip Jack Inn. Casa Kalimba’s concierge, Julie, helped us plan a fun Costa Rica wildlife tour excursion. Thanks for sharing your home with us, Daniela!

The house was just perfect!! they are very kind and helpful. I highly and sincerely recommend their place.. They thought about every single thing to make my stay comfortable.. (cellphone charges, towels for the beach, games for family and kids ). The kitchen is well equipped.. The Beach Playa Grande was a few minutes of walk.. I had a great time in their house!

Thank you Wen - so glad you and your family enjoyed it. Happy you noticed the details - hope to see you back!

We've traveled quite a bit around the world, and I think it's safe to say this was the nicest place we've stayed in. Well-built, great layout, and simply gorgeous. Five of us were traveling, and we each had our own room (one couple shared) and our own bathrooms. We had multiple spaces to hang out comfortably together, but it was also easy to have quiet and privacy whenever we wanted it. The walk to the beach and multiple great restaurants is short and easy. Everywhere we walked felt safe and friendly. There were also many nice touches that we really appreciated - sunscreen, insect repellent, snacks, drinks, games, puzzles, surfboards, etc. They've thought of everything. Another great thing was no list of chores at the end of the stay. We tried to leave it tidy anyway, of course, but we were grateful for the low-stress entry and exit to our vacation. Highly recommended for any kind of traveler. Thank you, Daniela and Richard!

Thank you! We worked hard to create a special experience and it is great that you noticed a lot of the small touches that we think help make a difference. Hope to see you back in wonderful Playa Grande!

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