Discover the allure of our retreat, just a 5-minute drive from the stunning "Playa Grande" and a 20-min drive to the stunning "Playa Tamarindo". Marvel at its captivating design, boasting a spectacular private swimming pool, BBQ, Air conditioning in all the rooms, excellent internet, sounds system and TV in the living room area, balcony, and lush green spaces. The space Welcome to Casa Manta! Pack your bags for an unforgettable experience at this extraordinary 4-bedroom, 700 m² house of pure enjoyment in beautiful Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Spectacular Private Pool: A modern oasis to refresh and relax. Premium Location: Just a 5-minute drive from the stunning Playa Grande (famous for surfing and sea turtles) and 20 minutes from the vibrant Tamarindo Beach. Total Comfort: Air conditioning in all bedrooms, excellent Wi-Fi, and a sound system and Smart TV in the living room. Guest access Self-Access: Access to the property is completely self-accessible. You can easily and securely retrieve your keys from a key box. We will send you the code and detailed instructions before your arrival. Check-in: From 3:00 PM. Other things to note Enjoy the following amenities that will make your stay a pleasure: Outdoors: - Designer pool with sun loungers. - BBQ area and bar for al fresco dining. - Convenient outdoor shower for after the beach. - Lush garden with seating areas and themed sculptures by local artists. - Large balcony with views. Indoors: - Fully equipped kitchen for preparing any meal. - Living room with Smart TV and sound system. - Laundry room with washer and dryer. - High-speed internet (Wi-Fi). Security: - Fully fenced and private property. - Electric gate. - Private parking within the property for two large cars. Location and Access: - Casa Manta is strategically located for you to explore the best of Guanacaste: Nearby Beaches (by car): - Playa Grande: 5 minutes. - Playa Tamarindo: 20 minutes. - Flamingo Beach: 20 minutes. - Avellanas Beach: 30 minutes. Amenities: Just a 3-minute drive to supermarkets and 5 minutes to the coast where you'll find restaurants and surf shops. The main streets of Playa Grande are paved for easy access.

## The Space

Welcome to Casa Manta, a remarkable 4-bedroom house spanning 700 square meters in beautiful Guanacaste, Costa Rica. This exceptional retreat offers a modern private swimming pool, perfect for relaxation and refreshment.

The home features air conditioning in every bedroom, excellent Wi-Fi, a sound system, and a Smart TV in the living room. Enjoy the spacious balcony overlooking lush green gardens adorned with themed sculptures created by local artists.

## Location

Casa Manta is ideally situated for exploring the best of Guanacaste:

- Playa Grande: 5-minute drive (famous for surfing and sea turtles)  
- Playa Tamarindo: 20-minute drive  
- Flamingo Beach: 20-minute drive  
- Avellanas Beach: 30-minute drive  

The property is just a 3-minute drive from supermarkets and 5 minutes from the coast, where you will find restaurants and surf shops. The main streets of Playa Grande are paved, ensuring easy access.

## Amenities

### Outdoors

- Designer pool with sun loungers  
- BBQ area and bar for outdoor dining  
- Outdoor shower for rinsing off after the beach  
- Lush garden with seating areas and local artist sculptures  
- Large balcony with scenic views  

### Indoors

- Fully equipped kitchen for meal preparation  
- Living room with Smart TV and sound system  
- Laundry room with washer and dryer  
- High-speed Wi-Fi  

### Security

- Fully fenced and private property  
- Electric gate  
- Private parking for two large cars within the property  

## Guest Access

- Self-access: Guests can retrieve keys securely from a lockbox. The code and detailed instructions will be provided before arrival.  
- Check-in time: From 3:00 PM.

Jonathan & Karla

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4BR villa in Playa Grande

Beach Vacation House – 5 min from Playa Grande - Houses for Rent in Playa Grande, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica

We loved our stay at this Airbnb in Playa Grande. The place is very beautiful, clean and comfortable. The pool is beautiful and very pleasant, and the location is ideal, only five minutes from the beach. We had a small problem with the front door, but Jonathan intervened very quickly to resolve it. He was extremely responsive, available and efficient, which was greatly appreciated. We would definitely recommend this accommodation to anyone who wants to stay in Playa Grande. Again, thank you for this great experience!

Nous avons adoré notre séjour dans ce Airbnb à Playa Grande. Le logement est très beau, propre et confortable. La piscine est magnifique et très agréable, et l’emplacement est idéal, à seulement cinq minutes de la plage. Nous avons eu un petit problème avec la porte d’entrée, mais Jonathan est intervenu très rapidement pour le régler. Il a été extrêmement réactif, disponible et efficace, ce qui a été très apprécié. Nous recommandons sans hésiter cet hébergement à tous ceux qui souhaitent séjourner à Playa Grande. Merci encore pour cette belle expérience !

Thank you so much, Simón! It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. We're so glad you enjoyed the pool, the comfort, and the location so close to the beach. Apologies again for the small issue with the front door,  we're glad Jonathan could sort it out quickly for you. You're welcome back to Casa Manta anytime! 🌴

Had an amazing stay. The place was exactly as described clean, comfortable, and well taken care of. The location was convenient and made everything easy for us. The host was very responsive, helpful, and made check-in and check-out smooth with no issues. You can tell they put effort into making sure guests feel at home. Would definitely stay again and recommend to anyone visiting the area!

The place was amazing , private and perfectly immersive in nature , we literally had monkeys just hanging in the trees in yard. Everything was locked and had separate keys so safety was ensured. House is clean all around with a perfect blend of indoor and outdoor spaces, hosts were very responsive on all fronts with property adjacent questions and non adjacent. Beautiful area walkable to beach and good pickup and drop off location for uber so transportation without a rental was no problem. Thank you guys for having us

The host is incredibly attentive; as for the house, everything was impeccable.

La anfitriona es demasiado atenta, con respecto a la casa todo estuvo impecable

My family had a great stay here. It was the perfect size for 5 with a lot of room to spare. Instructions are very clear and make access super easy. They were in contact throughout with updates. Everything was clean, all the ACs worked, the pool was a great way to cool off, and we loved having howler monkeys join us for a day. The place is stacked with everything you could want in a nice relaxing getaway.

The house is very nice, quite safe, we had a mishap and Karla fixed it very quickly and kindly

La casa es muy bonita bastante seguro , tuvimos un percance y Karla nos lo solucionó muy rápido y amable

This place was amazing. The pool kept us nice and cool throughout our stay and the bedrooms were cool at night as well. We even had monkeys in the trees in the backyard. The kitchen was fully stocked for whatever you need. We throughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend it to anyone. Playa Grande was only a 5 minute drive away with an amazing beach to explore. Lots of restaurants to choose from within a 5 minutes drive away.

We enjoyed our stay at Casa Manta! There was so much space for all 7 of us to hang around & enjoy the house! It was also very private inside ☺️ Would recommend!

Decent spot but construction in the area was annoying. Place could use some upgrades but overall nice place close to many restaurants and grocery stores. Definitely need a vehicle for this location

This place is older than pictured. The oven doesn’t work (it stays on and you cannot turn it off unless you switch the breaker), it also falls forward because it’s not installed correctly. There’s no AC in the kitchen (super hot). The dishwasher isn’t installed correctly and falls forward. There’s a serious ant problem. You will need to keep all your groceries in the fridge. There’s an ammonia smell coming from the cabinets. There’s a water leak in the bathroom off the kitchen. All bed linens were old and stained. The curtains in the master room and pool suite are water stained at the bottom. The pool suite doors don’t close effectively, so water and insects get in. The master bedroom door doesn’t close all the way. The water pressure in the master bedroom is non-existent (I had to take a shower downstairs). The gate to enter the house is manual and heavy (it fell off the rails and onto my husband). There’s loud construction directly next door that starts at 6am every day; no sleep.

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We truly value your input and are sorry for any inconveniences you experienced during your stay. We’re pleased to let you know that we’ve addressed all the issues you mentioned to enhance the experience for future guests. Regarding the gate, the metal stopper broke due to an unusually hard impact during your stay. While this was unexpected, we have already repaired it and are in the process of upgrading to a motorized gate system for added convenience. Additionally, we’re excited to announce that a new air conditioner is being installed in the kitchen area to ensure even greater comfort for our guests.

Where do i start. I booked this house for a group of friends. I was extremely excited to stay at Casa Manta. The images of the house are clearly dramatized (more vivid and bright than actual house). When we arrived i received instructions that the gate was not working and would need to be manually opened and closed. This was an extreme inconvenience due to how heavy the actual gate was and having to do this process every time we left and came back was a hassle. The street has multiple houses with active construction going on so we were usually awakened by the noise and they also switched off our power and water several times. Not any fault of Casa Manta but however it is still an inconvenience to be aware of. The kitchen became miserable to stand in due to no AC and only a standing fan. Master suite door doesn’t close fully so the room quickly was filled with lizards. Imagine brushing your teeth or showering and a lizard pops out. Wildlife is expected but this was an infestation

The hosts were very organized and sent us detailed information about the house, restaurants, and activities in the area. They also sent directions to the best grocery store and greeted us with cold drinks. They checked in frequently to make sure we had everything we needed. The house comfortably slept 8, keeping in mind that we went with family and were okay sharing beds. We loved all the open windows and balcony from the master bedroom. The pool and large glass doors were also nice. There is a spacious kitchen table and bbq area with seating outside, as well as couches and hammocks. If you have young kids, you should know the master bedroom isn’t connected to the other rooms. The kitchen is also detached and didn’t feel like it had ac, and we had an ant problem so we had to keep all food in the fridge. The TV area is small. The house seems older than it looks in the pictures. The location was great for trips to beaches, restaurants, and activities. We enjoyed our stay here!

It was a great stay! Loved the pool. It is much smaller than I thought through the photos but still a good chill area. The outdoor couch cushions and liners were dirty, also the couch in the kitchen had some stains. Definitely be prepared for wildlife had a drop in by a crab and a lovely frog in the toilet. It is in a weird location very away from the main road and surrounded by nothing really  and the roads aren’t paved so it is a tough road to get through. Besides that it was a great time. The host decorated for my birthday, they were very responsive, very helpful with recommendations and travel! Definitely would book again!

Very beautiful house. Clean. Safe neighborhood. Ready to the beach (2 mins by car) and between 20 and 45 mins to many other beaches. Expanding neighborhood, so there's a little noise with building houses.

Très belle maison. Propre. Quartier sécuritaire. Prêt de la plage (2 mins de voiture) et entre 20 et 45 mins de beaucoup d'autres plages. Quartier en expansion, alors il y a un peu de bruit avec de la construction de maisons.

This place was beautiful and the host, Thomas was amazing! He was responsive, friendly, and most importantly accommodating. He was very accessible and helped us with any concerns we had. We received a very informative and helpful house manual.

We had an amazing stay at this beautiful and immaculately clean home during the first part of our trip to Costa Rica. Our family of six loved the convenient location, with Playa Grande, Playa Flamingo, and Tamarindo all just a short drive away, yet away from the busy tourist areas. The property felt very secure, and we appreciated having our rental car safely parked within the walls of the property. The pool was a fantastic treat after a day of exploring. We also enjoyed cooking in the fully equipped kitchen. Everyone in our group was super comfortable, and Thomas was exceptionally responsive. We had a minor issue with the water, but he addressed it immediately and had it resolved within an hour. Very impressed with the prompt service! There are several restaurants within a 5-minute drive, along with smaller supermarkets and a local fruit/vegetable seller, making it easy to stock up on essentials. Highly recommend this home for a relaxing and convenient stay!

The property was beautiful and Tomas was the best Airbnb host I’ve ever dealt with. He was so helpful, kind, funny, communicative, proactive, and more! Couldn’t have asked for better management and experience. Even stocked our kitchen with groceries before we arrived, which was so great to have ready for us. Any questions or concerns we had, he answered immediately. Could go on and on. Loved our stay and love Costa Rica! 😁❤️ Our party of 5 is already looking forward to another visit.

The place was beautiful and the host Tomas was beyond helpful and kind. The pool was very refreshing and the rooms were stunning. Would definitely recommend staying here!

The house is clean, beautiful, and well cared for. Tomas, the host, is a gem; he is both proactive and responsive in taking great care of the guests. A few things about the house: - The neighborhood is peaceful and secure. It's being developed, but there are only a few houses so far. This means that by and large, there's not much traffic. There is construction in the neighborhood, but we didn't find it overly obtrusive. The house is surrounded by a concrete wall, so it's quite private and secure, with a covered space to park inside the "compound." ("covered" is important!) - It's an easy 5-minute jaunt to Playa Grande, which is beautiful but has heavy surf. For more swimmable beaches, you'll want to head to Playa Conchal or Playa Flamingo (about a 25 minute drive). - The only caveat is that the only indoor common area (kitchen area) does NOT have A/C, although it does have large sliding glass doors that open up (like a lanai). Still, it does get quite warm, especially if you cook.

The listing is just as shown and so relaxing and private. Amazing restaurant and beverages right down the road and the beach a few minutes away is the ideal way to catch a sunset. The detached kitchen makes it perfect for groups that have different sleep schedules and no one is disrupted. We will keep it on our to visit list again.

This place is absolutely gorgeous and so comfortable. My group loved the layout of the home and swam in the pool literally every single day (outdoor shower is super convenient). All bedrooms had cold AC, beach and bath towels and toiletries already set up for us. They even put balloons in my room for my birthday! Overall I can’t say enough great things about this place, it had everything we needed. We used the grill area more than once and also used the beach items that were available (cooler, boogie boards, etc). Whenever I had questions our host responded immediately and the house manual was the most professional one I’ve seen in an Airbnb. The only note I would make for future travelers is that the home is in a pretty quiet area, so if you don’t have a car, there can be long wait times for Uber at night. However, there are a few walkable markets, restaurants, shops and a gym nearby so that wasn’t a big problem for us. Great place, thank you for our stay!

Tomas was such an amazing host, from beginning to end ! He was very attentive and made sure we had everything that was needed to make my birthday getaway a success. I also can’t help but to thank him for helping us set up any activities we wanted, or gave us his best guidance on how to go about anything. I will definitely stay here again, and look forward to experiencing the amazing views once again ! :)

The management team for this company was fantastic. Super communicative. The place was exactly like the photos. They put up a Christmas tree which I thought was sweet of them. The property layout was cool, they left snacks for us, coffee, charcoal, lighters and the grill was great. The location was just fine for us since we had two cars and were driving everywhere. It felt safe and peaceful! We truly had a great time here as a family of 8 and a baby. Like mentioned in other reviews, yes there were little ants in the kitchen. But they’re the ones that don’t do any harm. Just keep things clean and closed. It was all worth the price. Oh and we saw a cute frog and iguana on the property 🙂

Amazing villa. Ideally situated. We had a fabulous time. Well Appointed . Host was helpful friendly and responsive. Met us at arrival. The accommodation suited my family needs exceptionally well. Would recommend to family’s with older children/young adults Tomas helped arrange and book excursions and happy to make recommendations. Beach was a 5 minute drive. Surfers paradise or early morning walks. Glorious sunsets Can’t wait to return

Beautiful place!! Looks exactly like the pictures. The host was extremely helpful with anything we needed. We would definitely stay again :)

I went to Liberia with 5 of my friends from Canada to celebrate my birthday. It was the first time for all of us to visit Costa Rica, and this was a very warm welcome to this beautiful country and its friendly people! Tomas, our host, was EXTREMELY proactive in his communication and ensured that we had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable, enjoyable, and memorable. We received the house manual in PDF format as soon as our reservation was confirmed. It had ALL the information you could need; from a listing of all the amenities, instructions for the safety box, local recommendations for restaurants, clubs, and activities, etc. Tomas was there to greet us when we arrived and gave us a grand tour of the property before leaving. The property was immaculately clean, with fruit trees on the property (we made use of the fresh limes daily for our cocktails ☺️). We had everything at our disposal. Highly recommended, and would return! :)

Beautiful home for family and friends to enjoy a nice vacation together ! From the early mornings greeted by the sun through the big open windows surrounded by trees, to the night swimming, everything was perfect. The beaches nearby were beautiful with no large crowds. Costa Rica felt like home! Pura Vida!

Thanks for that beautiful home For me and my friends, we had a great super easy check-in and everything is very well prepared for our stay Thank you for hospitality 100%%%%%%, I'll be back right here. Thank you for everything

Gracias por esa hermosa casa Para mi y mis amigos la pasamos genial súper fácil el ingreso y muy bien preparado todo para nuestra estadía Gracias por su hospitalidad 100%%%%%% recomendado volveré aquí mismo Gracis por todo

We had a great time in Matapalo, the casa Manta is splendid and well located, 2 km from the sea. The house is very well equipped, we were able to also enjoy the pool, all this in a very quiet environment. And a big thank you to Tomas and Sandra for their warm welcome and good plans. For rent without hesitation !

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour à Matapalo, la casa Manta est splendide et bien située, à 2 km de la mer. La maison est très bien équipée, nous avons pu profiter également de la piscine, tout cela dans un environnement très calme. Et un grand merci à Tomas et à Sandra pour leur accueil chaleureux et leurs bons plans. A louer sans hésiter !

This rental was a very good value and extremely enjoyable. Tomas was an awesome host who was responsive and extremely friendly. The check in process and home guide really helped out. I was able to check in remotely and get recommendations for local bars/food/clubs/events. This is Costa Rica so you are going to need to understand the heat, wildlife, and infrastructure. We had some issues with the AC units leaking and plumbing but again, once notified Tomas had people out the next day to fix the issues.

The house lived up to expectations and was beautiful. The hosts was extremely responsive and thoughtful, even leaving balloons for my sons birthday. They checked in with us almost daily to make sure we had what we needed. My one piece of feedback is that the area is being developed so there is a lot of construction and the sounds that go with it, but it didn’t really bother us. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for a spacious and beautiful home to relax in.

Great spot with good proximity to playa grande!  Tomas is the man!

Our stay was fine. There are some things that need a little maintenance. We also felt that it wasn’t really fully stocked for our large family (9 people) staying for 4 days. There are some definite pros staying here: Playa Grande is just 5 minutes away and there are a few great restaurants within walking distance or a short drive. Tamarindo is about a 20 minute drive. Tomas was very responsive and helped trouble shoot an issue that came up late in the evening.

Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent stay. We appreciate your comments and are committed to ensuring an excellent experience for all our guests. We apologize for any maintenance issues you encountered during your stay. Rest assured, we will address these matters promptly to ensure they are resolved for future guests. We understand that having a fully stocked accommodation is important, especially for larger families like yours. We will take note of your feedback and make sure to review and improve our stocking levels to better accommodate larger groups in the future. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities.

We really enjoyed our stay. It was the perfect property for a family getaway with our older kids (18-21 year old) The kids enjoyed their days at Playa Grande, and cooling off in the pool. We also appreciated the more tranquil location just far enough away from Tamarindo. The host (Thomas) was great. He welcomed us when we arrived, and provided some great local tips & tricks. He also checked on things (via text message) to ensure everything was perfect.

This place was absolutely stunning! Looked exactly like the pictures. I was fortunate enough to get the master bathroom that overlooked the pool and the forest ahead. Thomas was always available and ready to help us with anything we needed. Very friendly and got us some deals on activities. All the rooms have AC, the pool was well kept, and the kitchen had basic necessities which was really nice! You can hear the holler monkey's and frogs throughout your stay! There is an incredible restaurant at the end of the street called L'Estanca (I believe), that has some of the best food and cocktails I've ever had! I'd recommend the prawn appy and the passionfruit margarita! I wish we went there sooner so we could eat more of it. haha I'd definitely come back!

Casa Manta was such a beautiful house.  Tomas was such a great host and he is now a friend to me. I really loved this house and recommend this to anyone. The pictures literally match the house. It was lovely, secured and fun. Tomas made sure I had a great birthday 😊

Tomas is as amazing! He was always super responsive and made some amazing suggestions on tours and activities. The house was beautiful and spacious. Would definitely book again!

Playa Grande was AMAZING!!! Jonathan’s home just added so much to our first experience there in Costa Rica. The home was beautiful and close enough to everything. The beds were comfortable, pool was nice, everything was clean and the house was so unique. We will never forget this trip with our children. We could hear monkeys howling around us. El Beach Club is right down the street. We really loved going there. Especially if you have kids. They have a play set and a pet iguana roaming around. The beach was private and not overly crowded with tourists. The area is a little laid back surfer community but not far from Tamarindo where you can find more action. Thomas was the best. He helped us with booking our excursions, was responsive with everything and super friendly. He made us feel comfortable and at home. The area seems to be growing. There was some construction across the road during our stay. It never really bothered us though. We would recommend Johnathan’s place! Pura Vida

The place is stunning! Everything was better than the pictures all clean, organized and the best amenities are included. The communication and service from the host was great! I love this place! Can’t wait to be back

Great place for the last part of our vacation! House was very comfortable, pool was refreshing on very hot days, beautiful area!

Excellent stay with a kind, flexible, and knowledgeable host. Would definitely stay again!

This was our first trip to Costa Rica. So happy we stayed in Playa Grande instead of Tamarindo. Less crowded with a few really nice places to eat. Easy drive to Tamarindo for more bussle. With a car, everything is super close and great to explore. But the best part of the whole trip was Jonathan's house. Perfect for all of us and we spend a lot of time hanging out by the pool. Jonathan is a great host and we would definitely return. Highly recommend it. Thank you for everything!

Jonathan & Tomas went over and beyond for myself and my friends. I celebrated my 30th birthday in Costa Rica and from the beginning Jonathan was responsive and set us up with a company that handled everything we wanted to do in Guanacaste. Tomas and his girlfriend were lovely and made us feel right at home and even decorated my room with birthday balloons upon our arrival. There’s not enough I can say about this lovely villa and our lovely hosts. I would highly recommend staying here and we will definitely be back!

WOW! How about our first experience in Costa Rica! Villa Manta is BEAUTIFUL! Evening check-in was spectacular! The palm trees, the illuminated pool, the lights, the architecture of the house were dazzling! And what about our hosts Thomas, Jonathan and Sandra's service was excellent! Their quick response and thoughtful touches made our month in Costa Rica a lifetime trip! Feel free to book with them! They are great! Best Airbnb we've ever done! Thank you so much for your hospitality! This is goodbye!

WOW! Que dire de notre première expérience au Costa Rica! La villa Manta est MAGNIFIQUE! L'arrivée en soirée était spectaculaire! Les palmiers, la piscine illuminée, les lumières, l'architecture de la maison étaient éblouissants! Et que dire de nos hôtes le service de Thomas, Jonathan et Sandra était excellent! Leur réponse rapide et leurs petites attentions ont fait en sorte que notre mois passé au Costa Rica a été le voyage d'une vie! N'hésitez pas à réserver avec eux! Ils sont supers! Meilleur Airbnb que nous avons faits! Un gros merci pour votre hospitalité! Ce n'est qu'un au revoir!

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