Palo Seco is almost an island, as it is a secluded and private strip of land where on one side you have the beauty of the Pacific Ocean, and on the other you have the nature of the Parrita mangrove. Pool on premises and restaurants close to the house. (For rents over 3 days , electricity covers up to $100, 8 hours is about $10 dollars a days, over the $100 renters pays differencee lectricity bill is not included) The space This is a 3 bedroom and 2.5 baths home, with an outdoor swimming pool, granite countertops in the kitchen, wide open spaces, plenty of balcony upstairs and downstairs, parking space for at least 6 cars of more, green areas, palm trees, beach, nature! Guest access Because of it being far away from the town of Parrita, you will need a car to get to the property and go from it to other places such as the world famous Manuel Antonio National Park which is located in the town of Quepos, a few miles from the town of Parrita. Other things to note Come, relax, and enjoy this little corner of the Earth waiting for you. The electric bill of the house is paid separately from rental by the guest during his/her stay. I also require a refundable cash security deposit of $200 for stays of 6 days or more and a $500 security deposit for stays of one month. The cash deposit will be returned on check-out.

## The Space

This home features three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. It includes an outdoor swimming pool and a kitchen equipped with granite countertops. The interior offers spacious, open areas along with ample balcony space both upstairs and downstairs. Parking is available for at least six vehicles. The property is surrounded by green areas, palm trees, and natural scenery, with the beach nearby.

## Location

Palo Seco is a nearly island-like, secluded strip of land bordered by the Pacific Ocean on one side and the Parrita mangrove on the other. Due to its remote location, a car is necessary to reach the property and to travel to nearby attractions such as the world-renowned Manuel Antonio National Park, situated in the town of Quepos, just a few miles from Parrita.

## Amenities

- Outdoor swimming pool on the premises  
- Granite kitchen countertops  
- Spacious balconies upstairs and downstairs  
- Parking space for six or more cars  
- Surrounding green areas and palm trees  
- Proximity to the beach and natural surroundings  
- Nearby restaurants  

## Guest Access and Additional Information

Guests are responsible for paying the electricity bill separately during their stay. For rentals longer than three days, electricity costs are covered up to $100. Approximately 8 hours of electricity usage costs around $10 per day. Any amount exceeding the $100 allowance will be charged to the renter.

A refundable cash security deposit is required:  
- $200 for stays of six days or more  
- $500 for stays of one month  

The deposit will be returned upon check-out.

Come and unwind in this tranquil corner of the world.

Kattia

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Perfect Ocean Hideaway!!! - Houses for Rent in Parrita, Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica

A nice place in front of the beach, excellent service, totally recommended

Un lindo lugar frente a la playa excelente atención totalmente recomendado

Thank you Hector glad you enjoyed and welcome anytime !

We loved staying at this perfect hideaway! It was right in front of the ocean and a huge pool. We loved Israel and we thank him so much for all of his help, he gave us coconuts, fresh tuna and gave us a boat ride at the Estero for a great price! We will definitely would to stay there again sometime!

Was a great time. We really enjoyed the place so peaceful. Away from everything. A little drive to eat out but for us worth it. Went fishing out of the marina in Quepos about an hour drive. Hopefully we will get to stay there again.

We are a family of 5 (3 high school age kids). This house was absolutely perfect for what we were looking for - family time, access to the ocean, wonderful pool, and adventures close by. Israel was amazing and scheduled horses on the beach, fishing for dorado/sail fish, bonfire, massages on the beach, zip line tour with Sky Adventures (REALLY cool), and his private "monkey tour." Here are a few notes: - The bunk room can easily handle 4 kids. - Google Maps said the drive from San Jose was 2.5 hours, but traffic and construction made it 3.5 hours, so plan accordingly - The dirt road into the house is very easy. - We played in the ocean non-stop. The house has 4 boogie boards which were awesome! There were some times where we felt a strong undertow, so we would move to shallow water - Having direct access to the beach cannot be beat. - The host and Israel were both fantastic. We would highly recommend staying here.

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a pleasure hosting your family. We’re thrilled to hear that the house was exactly what you were looking for and that you enjoyed the ocean, pool, and all the adventures nearby. Israel will be very happy to know his tours and assistance made your stay even more special.

The place was absolutely beautiful. Right by the beach. Great host. Israel was helpful and kind. The dogs nearby were adorable. It was very private and quiet. Beautiful views of the property a d the ocean. It was very relaxing. We went boogie boarding every morning.

So glad you had a great vacation. Any suggestions to improve please let us know , welcome back !

The house is beautiful, with an exceptional ocean view!! A large pool, spacious grounds, our dog enjoyed it as much as we did, we will definitely be back. Recommended 100%!

La casa Hermosa, vista al mar excepcional!! una gran piscina, el terreno amplio, nuestra perrita disfrutó tanto como nosotros, sin duda volveremos. 100% Recomendado!

Thank you so much ! Was great having you too !!

It was a great place to stay, super private with private beach access. Super friendly help on site. We can only recommend it! Thanks a lot!

Es war eine tolle Unterkunft, super privat mit eigenem Strandzugang. Super freundliche Hilfe vor Ort. Können wir nur weiterempfehlen! Vielen Dank!

Thank you so much , welcome back Amy time you can reach to us directly .

It was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! We all loved it! Plenty of space for our group of 7. They were so responsive and helpful. The place was perfect!

So glad you truly enjoyed , hope to see you again soon!

This place was absolutely amazing and beautiful! The house with the open layout was perfect, the pool and the waterfall right out back was perfect, and then 20 steps to the beach. It’s not a tourist area at all so it’s pretty much a private beach. Israel, the caretaker was absolutely incredible! He was so nice and kind and helpful. He responded to anything that we needed. If you need something, ask him, he is the man. If you are going to do a mangrove boat tour, don’t book elsewhere, look no farther. Israel has the boat 10 steps from the driveway. He took eight of us on an amazing mangrove boat tour and saw monkeys and crocodiles and the mangroves. He is so good with kids! He just wants the kids to have a good time. We really appreciated him and enjoyed hanging out with him. Do you want to ride horses on the beach? No problem, he’ll have horses out back whenever you want them! And everything he set up for us, we felt was pretty reasonably priced. Thank you for an amazing week!!!

The backyard and view to the sea are spectacular. The beach is right at the end of the yard, and it is beautiful - long and almost empty of people! The pool is very pretty and we loved the hammocks. The ocean was too rough to swim - a bummer but we enjoyed wading and walking on the beach. A special shout out to Israel, who took very good care of us. Take his boat tour of the mangroves - it is a truly unique and wonderful experience! We love Israel’s sweet dogs! The home could use a little TLC to make it really exceptional. The couches need replacing (leather so torn up we got scratched). The doors don’t close tightly so expect bugs. The front of the house is scruffy (but who’s bothering to look at the front with that back view!). Overall, the place is more dated than the pictures show. If you, like we, care more about the natural setting than the interior, this place is ideal! A memorable stay!

Overall, we loved the place—great views, right on the beach (which is vast and empty). Israel is a great guy who lives on the property and helps you with anything you need. Take his monkey tour or ask about other tours he offers. Some things that we didn't like: - the bumpy road that takes you there. It's about 10-15min driving through big potholes to go anywhere. Luckily we have had a bigger SUV to absorb some of them. - towels... The towels were terrible. I think they should trash them. They are useless. Thankfully, they provided plenty of beach towels that we used instead. - many things in the house are dated and need to be updated. - the place needs better organization for things - bring your own detergent, or get it in a super, which is a bumpy drive away :)

Glad you truly enjoy the essence of Palo Seco,  thank you for positive feedback we will work on the items listed .

It’s hard to sum up my feelings about this place. It was so special and wonderful. It’s hard to describe. I also hesitate about giving it so much praise because I worry that next time I want to book it it’ll be full! The place was perfect. It was right on a private beach at the end of a private road. The water was a perfect temperature. The sand was soft. The ground Keeper was so friendly and very helpful. He was very kind to my kids and we felt right at home! Also a huge added bonus were his dogs. My kids miss our dogs when we travel and they were thrilled to find dogs here waiting for us when we arrived. There were limitless activities for us to do. We could lay around on the beach or swim in the pool or do excursions that were close by. This part of Costa Rica is extremely beautiful! I would stay in a place like this over a resort any day.

We are truly happy you had such an amazing experience , just let us know ahead of time so we can arrange details for your family , thank you for your appreciation, have an amazing 2025 !

This is a great place and I do highly recommend it. Clean, quiet, and about as non-touristy as you can get. Beautiful beach with hardly anyone on it due to the seclusion of the island. The pool was great. Israel, the grounds keeper, was awesome and even prepared us fresh coconuts to drink. He has several friendly dogs that my family really enjoyed. As noted, the current is strong here but honestly where isn't it strong along the coast with all the big waves? We took precautions but still all enjoyed playing and surfing in the water. They set up private surfing lessons for us right on site. The only downside was mosquitoes. When it wasn't the heat of the day, they were everywhere except right on the beach. We didn't experience this once we went down Manuel Antonio and Dominical. The mangroves were pretty, but again, covered up in bugs.

this villa is wonderfully well located directly on the beach which has km and km of sand...clean and quiet I met 4 people in 13 days. Safe because the caretaker lives on site, he showed us around the mangroves by boat ( $)and monkeys and it was wonderful , the most beautiful excursion we did. He is very nice and he has 6 dogs who live on the property they are all very nice and they will play in the sea , they are very funny and their happiness is contagious. but if you do not like the dogs please notify them when you book, they can take action. there is also a kitchen that moves on request to the villa it is very good and very kind and affordable. the ideal place to have family peace if you love the beach. I will definitely come back. know that the nearest cities parrita and quepos are not the most interesting. But jaco is 45 min away. The waves are beautiful and intense.

cette villa est merveilleusement bien situé direct sur la plage qui a des km et des km de sable...propre et tranquille j'ai croisé 4 personnes en 13 jours. Sécuritaire car Le gardien habite sur place, il nous a fais visiter les mangroves en bateau ( $)et les singes et c étais merveilleux , la plus belle excursion que nous avons fait. Il est très gentils et il possède 6 chiens qui vivent sur la propriété ils sont tous très gentils et il vont jouer dans la mer , ils sont très drole et leur bonheur est contagieux. mais si vous n aimer pas les chiens svp aviser les lors de votre réservation, il pourront prendre des mesures. il y a aussi un cuisiner qui se déplace sur demande à la villa il est très bon et très gentils et abordable. l endroit idéal pour avoir la paix en famille si vous aimer la plage. je reviendrai assurément. sachez que les villes les plus proches parrita et quepos ne sont pas des plus intéressantes. Mais jaco est à 45 min. Les vagues sont superbes et intense.

This place is spectacular. The access to the beach is perfect and might as well be a private beach, there is so little traffic. The backyard is beautiful and shady in the afternoon. If you want a private getaway this is the place. We played in the sand and surf every day. Loved the pool. On site host was extremely helpful and available for anything we needed.

Great house, spectacular location, private, awesome beach and sunsets! The caretaker Isreal is a gem! He is kind, helpful and knows everything and everyone on Playa Palo Seco! From mangrove swamp tours, bonfires on the beach, messages, trips to Rainmaker Park and home cooked meals by the couple next door,  Isreal can set it all up.  This house is a hidden gem in a one of a kind location!  Don’t hesitate to book/we will be back!  10/10!!

thank you so much for staying with us, welcome bsck anytime .

Amazing beachfront location with epic sunrises and sunsets. Wonderful pool with huge yard. Perfect for our dog that traveled with us. The house is a bit older and has a unique layout (access bedrooms by going outside) but that wouldn’t stop us from coming back. Overall would recommend. Onsite caretaker is very nice and helpful.

Was a beautiful séjour. A real paradise, amazing view pool just in front of the beach. The place was really clean. Really good communication. Always there if we need something The only issue was the WiFi, go up and down sometimes

If you're looking for a remote beach hideaway, this is the place to go. The home is located on the most pristine, beautiful beach we've ever seen - felt like we owned the ocean! The home, while older, has beautiful views, a nice pool, and a fully stocked kitchen. Above all else, the onsite caretaker, Israel, really made our stay special. He was attentive to all our needs, friendly, caring, and is always working hard to make sure the property is well maintained. With this beauty comes a bit of a drive from the town but it's well worth it!

Beautiful home beach, love the pool and comfortable rooms. I will definitely will go again

This Beach is NOT SAFE to swim on! Beautiful to look at but deadly riptides! Our daughter was lost at sea for over an hour caught in a riptide. She is a strong experienced swimmer and it is only because of God that she survived. Israel, our host, and everyone who lives there were some of the kindest people we’ve ever met and we are eternally grateful for all they did throughout our stay. As far as the house the view is beautiful. The upstairs bedrooms, bathroom, and screened in patio are wonderful! The bedroom with bunks and twin have very uncomfortable mattresses and had a lot of bugs in the room. The yard was fantastic with all the iguanas and we loved the dogs who came to visit. Restaurant at tiny resort next door was convenient and the one down the road was very good! Otherwise you definitely need groceries because you are kind of far from town. Go to Manuel Antonio! It’s worth it!!!

Hi Heather glad you enjoyed the house, with regards rip tides specially after full moon the central pacific zone big waves a lover aspect for surfers however for swimmers is dangerous,  glad everything and  thanks to  great teamwork everything  was resolve. Just to clarify bugs in the downstairs are small mosquitoes  or lizards goes in the minute door is open, we try to exterminate every month to avoid going into the house. We will keep boards and other toys away during ripe tides i will follow your advice.

We had a great stay. Location was beautiful and private. Beach was amazing although rip currents prevented swimming. This was no issue however because the pool was refreshing and just steps from the beach. Caretaker Israel was so nice and helpful from the moment we arrived. Chef service is highly recommended.  Layout was odd with bedrooms detached from main part of house but this was not an issue for our family. There is a very good restaurant a few miles down the road and a good grocery store in town. This is about 1 hr drive to manual Antonio . If you are looking for a quote spot this is a great find!

Thank you Sarah so glad you had an amazing stay ! Welcome back to pura vida life !

Our second stay in this beautiful place. We love it for its serenity, privacy, and stunning natural beauty. How often do you go out to a beach and not see anyone else for miles and miles? That happened to me multiple times this past week staying here.

Beautiful location, very remote, nearly private beach as far as you can see, even in high season!  Tranquilidad Resort a few steps away is a nice quick spot to grab a drink or bite to eat. Israel, neighbor/on-site host, was fantastic!  Highly recommend the mangrove and money boat tour like others have said. He left 2kg fresh tuna he cought the previous day on our arrival!  Location really can't be beat, one of very few parcels on the beach side of the road, most have the road between the houses and the beach. Elevated tub in the pool made for a great spot to watch the waves. Would highly recommend this place!

Reading the previous reviews, we were really looking forward to discovering this home and these services, and we were really not disappointed. Absolutely heavenly place that we really didn't want to leave, hot pool and cleaned every morning, almost private beach that extends as far as the eye can see and also very hot sea, it was just paradise. A huge thank you to Israel and its brother who were at our disposal: massaging, crab hunting after dark, coconut cutting, boat ride in the mangrove... They were extremely helpful and extremely kind. The house was nice, the only negative point we found, if we have to mention one, the bedroom and the downstairs bathroom, which denote with the perfection of the rest. Bedding to change and very small bathroom. In short, we found this place amazing and recommend it 100%, we will keep wonderful memories of it.

En lisant les précédents commentaires, nous avions vraiment hâte de découvrir ce logement et ces services, et nous n’avons vraiment pas été déçus. Lieu absolument paradisiaque que nous n’avions vraiment pas envie de quitter, piscine chaude et nettoyée tous les matins, plage presque privée qui s’étend à perte de vue et mer également très chaude, c’était juste le paradis. Un immense merci à Israël et son frère qui étaient à nos petits soins : organisation de massages, chasse aux crabes à la tombée de la nuit, découpe de coco, tour en bateau dans la mangrove…. Ils étaient extrêmement serviables et d’une gentillesse extrême. La maison était agréable, le seul point un peu négatif que nous avons trouvé, s’il faut en citer un, est la chambre et la salle de bain du bas, qui dénotent avec la perfection du reste. Literie à changer et salle de bain très petite. En somme, nous avons trouvé ce lieu incroyable et le recommandons a 100%, nous en garderons de merveilleux souvenirs.

Thank you Charlotte , I as amazing having you too , love when people really gets the place !

The host and caretaker were communicative and responsive. The location is beautiful and it was great to have a pool and for the beach to be nearby. The home is remote and requires a 15-20 minute bumpy drive to get to the main road. Around the neighborhood there are several dogs; they're friendly, but, if you're averse to dogs, this may not be an ideal place. We had two children under five in our group, so it felt inconvenient that all bedrooms had entrances outside of the main house--the bedroom with multiple beds is just outside of the main living space and the other two are up a flight of stairs. The beds in the ground floor bedroom were uncomfortable but upstairs was fine. The pool doesn't have protection yet and it was concerning that the children's pool remained unfilled and uncovered during our stay so it was just an empty concrete pit despite the caretaker offering to fill it with water. Overall, this place is better suited for groups of adults and/or older children

Thank you so much for recommendations, is a very open space, we will take consideration for small children.

We would recommend this place if you’re looking for more of a secluded place. It’s a drive down a windy gravel road and very difficult to see at night, but is peaceful, with pool and beach access to watch sunsets. The house layout was not quite what we expected. The kitchen, dining, laundry, 1/2 bath and sitting area is on the main floor. Must go outside to get to the bedrooms. 2 bedrooms on the 2nd level with a nice screened in seating area and full bath. 1 bedroom on the main level with own entrance and not accessible from inside the house along with another full bathroom. We had a couple of locals make us dinner each night. Very good, reasonably priced and allowed us to stay at the house in the evening. Would highly recommend. We did not have the groceries so they had it mostly premade and finished it at the house and served it. Hired the property keeper for a monkey and mangrove tour. Amazing for watching capuchin monkeys! One of a kind experience, highly recommend all of it!

Melissa thank you so much for comments, the house offers lots of open space and created to share with friends keeping privacy within the house. thank you for your stay

The house was located on a nice quiet beach. It was nice to walk on the beach and dip our toes in but not really a swimming area. Israel the caretaker was helpful and arranged for us  an outing on his boat to see monkeys and a sloth.  The area was perfect for our trip to visit Manuel Antonio , and the neighboring towns of Jaco and Quepos. We enjoyed using the pool but there are only 3 chairs to lay out in. It would have been nice to have a few extra to accommodate our party of 5.  During our stay we did have an issue with bees in the house , as 2 people were stung. The caretaker informed us of a beehive in the tree outside by the sliding door. So we had a daily bee routine to ensure no one else was stung during our stay. Overall , we had a nice experience and enjoyed our stay.

Remote gorgeous location. Property is on the beach. Beach water is very dangerous to swim because of the riptide but the beach and the water are stunning and made for smooth beach runs in the morning and beautiful walks throughout the day and night taking in the peaceful beauty and sound of the waves. Chef she recommended brought breakfast and dinner and was timely every day. Kayaked the mangrove area. Lounges by the pool. Would highly recommend.

You cannot beat this place!  We traveled with two adults, 4 tweens and a toddler.  There was plenty of space for everyone and the home had everything we needed.  We could leave the baby sleeping in her room and the monitor worked on the beach so we weren't stuck in a hotel room while she slept or even worse had to keep her up so everyone else could keep having fun.  We went back and forth from the beach to the pool all day and you really don't need to leave the house at all except to buy food.  We did go to Rainmaker and went on the monkey tour which was incredible.  Israel, the caretaker, took care of everything we needed. We hired the private chef to cook all our dinners and we loved every meal he made even the picky eaters and the baby.  The location and the beach were so private and safe.  We never needed to lock the doors and we only ran into a few people.  This home and location are absolute paradise.  Best place to get away from it all!

The place is great for big families with children and pets. It's very comfortable. We had a problem with the air conditioning and it was repaired the next day. I would definitely go back with my family

El lugar es ideal para familias grandes con niños y mascotas. Es muy cómodo. Tuvimos inconveniente con el a/c y fue reparado al día siguiente. Definitivamente volvería con mi familia

Incredible location, the beach in front of the house is beautiful and so peaceful. Not really a swimming beach but we had fun in the waves. We only saw a handful of other people there on the weekend and even less during the week. The pool is also awesome, had shade from the palm trees during the morning. The little jacuzzi at the top was super fun and you could watch the waves from there. The house was comfortable and room to spread out. We spent a lot time just relaxing. Palo Seco feels pretty remote and a great place to unwind. We did a few day trips to Rainmaker and Manuel Antonio and a monkey tour with the caretaker of the house, Israel. He made us feel very comfortable and was so kind. Enjoyed our stay!

Wow.  What a place.  Right in the water-removed from the world. The amenities were such that we didn’t few a need to go seek out manuel Antonio park.  You’ll love this place!

Amazing place to visit in family, super secure and well equipped

Spacious and secluded house right at the beach. Check-In and Check-Out was taken care by Israel. He lives nearby and takes very good care of the property. He cleaned the pool every morning. Because of the coconut trees in the garden there’s enough shade during the day to chill outside. We especially enjoyed the pool and the sunsets at the ocean. You have the beach to yourself. As Israel said, everything is muy tranquilo at Palo Seco :)

This place is pretty far away from most anything, but so worth the trip! We had an incredible stay on a very private beach, and the house was great. I would come back here anytime, it was amazing.

Absolute paradise!!! The house was perfect for our group (2 couples, one baby and one grandma). The location was incredible! It feels like you have your own private beach. And Kattia’s helpers were so hospitable and kind. They even cut us fresh coconuts to drink each day!!

This is a true beach front property along a stunning nearly private beach outside Parrita. The pool is a good size and very well maintained. We loved the upper jacuzzi area - was so refreshing to sit in the cool water and afforded a beautiful view of the ocean. Our children loved jumping from the mini diving board in to the pool. The beach had fun surf with a mild current to be mindful of. Our kids ages 10, 12 & 14 loved to boogie board. The property had a few boogie boards to use as well as stand up paddle boards. The sand on the beach is soft and good for building sand castles. The beach is clean and pristine - the sunsets are breathtaking. The house has aged a bit compared with the listing photos but still very comfortable and safe. We had a few concerns with some broken screens on the top floor and reported them to management. They had all the screens replaced within a few days! We were very impressed with their speedy response. The upper screened area provides a nice insect-free area to sit and enjoy the view of the ocean during the day, or sounds of waves crashing at night. Probably one of the best "features" of this property is the care taker, Israel. He was always available and quick to meet any of our needs. He even arranged beach front massages for us. His monkey tour is an absolute must-do - we all loved it so much! He has 5 very friendly dogs that the kids fell quickly in love with. We had Gonzalo (the chef) and his wife cook for us 2 nights - excellent food and very reasonable prices (especially as they do all the dishes as well). Highly recommend. Mar y Sol (12 min drive away) and Don Toro beach front restaurant (40 min drive away) are both excellent. All in all we loved our stay at this home - we would gladly stay here again!

Beach. check. Comfortable. check. Pool. check. Amazing. check. The house is situated in a quiet and safe location on the beach. The glass provides gorgeous views and the pool provides parents a much needed respite when traveling with kids. Israel greeted us when we arrived and showed us the place, gave us a bit of understanding of the area and slashed open some fresh coconuts for the kids to drink. They were in awe. To be able to jump right into the pool and hear the waves crashing was a blessing after a long day of driving. To access the house requires traveling along a very rough road. At first I was a little frustrated with the state of the road, but after being at the house I realized that this community chooses to keep their roads unpaved in order to cut down on traffic and keep the space quiet and safe. I think if we had not rented a van with worn out shocks from being a rental it would have provided a smoother ride. No fault of the owner. That said, You absolutely want to stop in Parrita at the big grocery store for your necessities to avoid having to make that drive too many times. Honestly, once you arrive at the house you don't want to leave anyway. The house was clean, had everything you would need for cooking, the rooms were well laid out, and Israel takes such good care of the space and guests. We slept so hard. It is about an hour's drive to get to Manuel Antonio, if that's what you want to do. Next time, We will just stay at the house the whole time because the beach there is so nice and the house is so comfortable. The kids were properly worn out every evening, and as their suits dried on the line and the adults got to have a drink, we talked about what an amazing place this was. My only regrets were not booking it for more days and not having as much time to hang out with Israel as I would have liked. We will absolutely stay here again if the opportunity arises.

Well, if it wouldn’t have been for the beautiful spot and the great support from Israel I wouldn’t recommend this house. The beach was one of the most quite and beautiful places that I have ever seen. Allot of things were broken and the house definitely is in a big need of refurbishment. We had Gonsales coming twize a-day with his wife cooking for us, it was delicious.

This place was really paradise. The pool was excellent and it’s steps away from the beach. The house had most everything we needed as a party of 8. Bring bug spray for tropical climate. Our real highlight was the caretaker Israel, who lives in the house next dooor with his wife and dogs. He was so helpful for activities and house needs but never intrusive. Definitely do the activities (monkey boat tour, waterfalls, horses on the beach) for an affordable float. It turns the beach house rental into an all inclusive experience! We are planning on returning.

I can’t even begin to explain how amazing this place is! We just returned from staying a week here- we took our four kids ages 5-13 and it couldn’t have been more perfect for us. The location is amazing. It’s private and quiet and no where near any other tourists!  It is a drive to get to the nearest town so it is off the beaten path! The beach is beautiful and completely empty. We basically lived at the pool when we weren’t exploring. The house was clean and updated. The air conditioning was a bonus that we used at night. Israel and his wife were a wonderful bright spot to the home! They were so kind, attentive and cared for us. He cleaned the pool for us, took us on adventures and became new friends. We were hoping to use the chef but he was unavailable that week. They offered another option but we decided to do our thing. Israel had recommended a restaurant up the road called Mar y Sol and we loved it SO much we went four times! Our kids loved the food, the vibe and the servers/owner were so kind! There’s a big grocery store called MaxiPali in Parrita about 30 min from the house. It had everything we needed for that week. 10/10 recommend. Can’t wait to go back!

The pictures do not even do this place justice. It is total paradise and worth the 3 hour drive from San Jose. The house is beautiful, clean, thoroughly air conditioned,  and it cannot be any closer to the beach. Kattia is a wonderful and very helpful host. The inn keeper Israel offers many different private experiences including an incredible monkey boat tour which is a must try. If we knew earlier that he had been able to offer horseback riding and fishing trips we would have tried that too! He is very hospitable and even came to skim the pool every morning as well as get us coconuts fresh from the trees whenever we asked. La Trinquilidad Resort 200m down the road has a wonderful restaurant open to the public for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The location is beautiful and there are plenty local restaurants and shops within 30 mins of the house. This made for a perfect vacation and we will definitely be coming back in the future!

Ocean Hideaway is truly a slice of paradise in a paradise country. The house was clean, comfortable, and well stocked with everything except a martini shaker :). The pool was very nice and the palapa at the beach edge is the perfect place to start the day with a cup of Costa Rican coffee. Israel the caretaker is very knowledgeable and helpful. If you decide to have Gonzalo and his wife Yerlin cook for you will not be making a mistake. Bring your appetite though. This is a very nice place to chill and close to some incredible countryside. Just a tiny plug for the Restaurant/Bar Mar Y Sol just a few minutes. It will be your favorite hangout. The whole area gets 5 stars.

Pure paradise !! Huge beautiful yard, spectacular ocean view , marvelous pool, Very responsive, personal tours of monkeys and waterfalls! Simply spectacular!

The house is very nice, the place is perfect in front of the beach. I feel that the price is a little high.

La casa está muy bonita, el lugar es perfecto frente a la playa. siento que el precio es un poco alto.

The place is super chiva! Exactly just like you'll see in the pictures! Plenty of space! Close to the sea, the pool is delicious!! Marlon and Israel are super successful in helping us with everything!! WE 'LL BE BACK!!

El lugar es super chiva! Exactamente como se ve en las fotos! Mucho espacio! Cerca del mar, la piscina riquísima!! Marlon e Israel super éxito en ayudarnos con todo!! DE FIJO VOLVEREMOS!!

It is a very beautiful, quiet place, away from the hustle and bustle. The house is beautiful with many details. Literally just to relax and enjoy

Es un lugar muy hermoso, tranquilo, alejado del bullicio. La casa es hermosa con muchos detalles. Literalmente solo para relajarse y disfrutar

The place is super beautiful, very quiet, the beach is very beautiful and not crowded, the house is very well equipped, nothing is needed, the attention and response from Marlon and Israel was excellent, the house is beautiful and it is much better than what you see in the photos

El lugar es súper precioso, muy tranquilo, la playa es muy hermosa y poco concurrida, la casa está muy bien equipada no le hace falta nada, la atención y la respuesta de Marlon y Israel fue excelente, la casa es preciosa y es mucho mejor de lo que se ve en las fotos

Nice place, easy access, beach just a steps from the house; well equipped, secure and big enough. However, IF you are planning this as part of a calm vacation, it is important to consider the property have noise neighbours very close: had the bad luck of being unable to enjoy calm environment: extremely loud music all day long. Bummer. If you happen to tolerate that, sure: go ahead.

Excellent place. Super recommended and super relaxing

Exclente lugar. Super recomendado y super relajante

The place is wonderful, very quiet and the beach is very beautiful. The house was spotlessly clean and the pool is much larger than what is seen in the photos. I definitely recommend this place...

El lugar es maravilloso, muy tranquilo y la playa es muy bonita. La casa estaba impecablemente limpia y la piscina es mucho más grande de lo que se ve en las fotos. definitivamente recomiendo este lugar...

Kattia and Israel were amazing and very accomodating for all our special request. This is a REAL beach front villa with amazing amenities. Both pool and beach are absolutely beautiful... all of it all for yourself. We liked it so much that we extended our stay. I read past reviews saying the access road and distance to supermarket are an isdue but that is not the case. Barely 8 minutes drive to supermarket on a smooth dirt road... Pura Vida

This is truly a paradise!!! If you are looking for the perfect vacation, this is your spot! Kattia met us in Jaco and we followed her to Parrita, where we followed Israel, the caretaker,  to Palo Seco.  Kattia and Israel waited for us while we did our shopping. We suggest a four wheel drive as the road is quite bumpy to Palo Seco. Israel and Fabiola took great care of us! We definitely suggest taking the "monkey" tour that Israel offers. We were able to feed the monkeys and see a sloth very close up! This tour is a must!!! If you have a four wheel drive, Israel can take you on the waterfall tour. This place is tucked away where there are very few tourists. There are several hanging bridges besides the waterfalls. Another beautiful spot. Make sure you take your swimsuits as you can swim in one of the small ponds by the waterfall. Make sure you ask Fabiola about her handmade crafts. They are beautiful and very reasonably priced. Another must is Gonzalo and Yerlin's dinners! Fresh fish caught by Yerlin's father that same morning was incredible. Highly recommended!!  Everything was so great! The generosity and friendliness of everyone is unforgettable! Can't wait to go back!

We had an amazing time at the villa! Communication was excellent. We were a family of 6, and we had plenty of space to spread out. Israel’s mangrove monkey tour and fishing tour are not to be missed, as well as Gonzalo’s chef service. We did chef dinner and bonfire the last night of our stay, it was amazing!

Gracias por su amabilidad a pesar de que no pude recibirlos estuvimos trabajando en equipo para que todo saliera bien un gusto ya les queda mi contacto

House is great. Beach out front is beautiful and very private. There is a really good fish restaurant up the road. Israel, the grounds Keeper, is very helpful and knowledgeable on the area. You should definitely take him up on the monkey tour and waterfall hike. My wife and I had a great time and will be back!

Thank you Trenton very happy house and team work from everyone made a joyfull stay

We had a great experience, very clean, front beach house for 9 people, the host was very friendly and respectful, we really enjoyed our stay there.  Bring everything you need, including drinking water, since the closest town is about 30 min away. Very private place, away from big crowds, lovely and relaxing! Highly recommend it!

Tatiana it was great hostig you too, welcome back to Pura Vida life

It was an incredible vacation!!! I have been traveling with my family of 5 and our grandpa. Kids in the age of 6 Months, 2.5 years and 5 years. Let’s start from the beginning - we met in Parrita, which is the last town before you are heading to Playa Palo Seco, with Israel, who is your neighbor and takes care of the place and everything else. He helped us with the first grocery shopping and is super helpful and friendly. After stocking up with essentials he guides you to the house. Approx. 25 minutes through paradise until you arrive at this gorgeous place you call home for a few days. It was super clean and everything you need is right there. (Only thing we missed is a hair dryer). The pool is right at the house and super clean since Isreal is cleaning it daily. All the outside is in great shape and you have a lot of hammocks, lounge chairs and areas to hang around. The beach is literally just in the backyard and the best thing is, it’s yours!! We probably saw 5 people on the beach during the entire week. You can walk a mile without seeing anyone. So, not just the location is awesome, but also the fact that Isreal and his wife are around. He took us for inshore fishing trip, we did surf fishing and the famous ‘monkey tour’ with him. He doesn’t ask for a lot, but I am sure after the experience you want to tip him extra, since he is such a great guy. That was soooo fun for everyone. You see animals and nature and learn about everything around. His wife Fabiola was such a sweety, she prepared the fish we caught for dinner and local coconut candy for us. On our last night we had a huge (10 feet) bonfire on the beach. We also used the chef service for breakfast and dinners. Gonzalo and his wife made everyday something new and every day we were so pleased with the food they made. It was really, really good. Besides the the activities you can do there, we went to ‘Rainmaker’, which is a hiking trail through the jungle with hanging bridges, waterfalls and ‘pools’ to swim in. Cool stuff- highly recommended, even though it comes with a $20 price tag per adult. Kids under 12 are free. We also went to Manuel Antonio, which was nice, but if you don’t need to see a sloth, probably something you can skip. If you go, be aware of all the banditos trying to pull you in to their parking lot and selling tours. Just be stubborn and keep going towards the main entrance, where you still find parking without walking 15 minutes. Ignore all signs of “last parking” and the parking instructors - just keep going to the very end. On your way back, stop at El avion for lunch! All in all, that was such a cool stay. Highly recommended to all my friends and family.

Kattia and Israel were truly wonderful, and they did all they could to ensure we had the best stay possible. The house is in such a stunning location, and the sunsets there are ones I will never forget. We were given great tips on activities to explore in the area, and I can’t imagine a better place to enjoy Costa Rica. Pura vida !

The place was as described. It is about 20 minutes from Parritta nearest town; 15 minutes on unpaved roads. For those who seek quiet and peace this is perfect. Manuel Antonio is an hour away through nice roads. We never met Kattia , the host but she gave us easy directions to the house. Being off the main road I reckon if you were to drive here at night for the first time, this might be tricky. The location was perfect. We were 3 families with 5 kids. We were 100 meters from the ocean with a pool in between. Beautiful sunsets and easy access to both the lake and the lagoon. The kids had a blast shuttling between the pool and the ocean . There were boogie boards and some toys in the pool. The house itself is beautiful with lots of light and nets to keep insects out. However the shelves could use a bit more dusting. The kitchen was well equipped with all utensils and bakeware etc. The lagoon is a delight if you are a naturalist/ bird watcher. Israel the caretaker is a gem. He lives right next door and is a great resource. He took us out into the beautiful lagoon on his boat and got us coconuts fresh off the tree. He is always available and but is not intrusive and really helpful. Kattia also arranged us a cook, Gonzalo and his wife who cooked 2 meals daily for us. The food was awesome. I would recommend this option because town is far away and nearby restaurant is 15 minutes away and it gave us a chance to eat good Costa Rican food. No safety issues at all.

Hey, just thought I’d share my thoughts as my family spent 10 days on Palo Seco at this place from December 26th to Jan 5th 2019. We are a family of 5 with a 9 and 6 year old boys and a 4 year old daughter. My mother in law came too so we were 6 in total. Highlights: -	There was plenty of space for all of us. Two bedrooms with queen beds up stairs and a downstairs bunk room with a queen and 3 twins. We didn’t use 2 beds. -	The kitchen, living room and dining room were all spacious and well appointed -	The pool is great. Plenty big for our crew. -	This property is right on the beach. No road to cross. No shared access. No walking around anything. Its literally about 150 linear feet of direct ocean access. The sand is about 70 ft from the pool. Kids ran back and forth throughout the day. -	The beach is great. Super mild slope which means its safe for my littlest one, but my bigger boys can wade out further and ride boogie boards (which the unit provided.) There was no-one one the beach. For 5 of the days on the beach, we saw at most 2 other people. One day there were maybe 10 people around. But the beach is massive. Unlimited space. No crowds as all. And the water is super warm, no jelly fish, etc. - The property is enormous. Big enough for my boys and i to play football americano in the grass. Probably close to like 3 acres. -	The booking agent lady (Kattia) met us on the way in to beach and showed it to us, even though we didn’t get there till about 10 pm on the 26th. She also checked in on us throughout the week via WhatsApp to help us where needed. -	The property manager (Israel) lives next door and would clean the pool and patio every morning before we woke, pick fresh coconuts and pipa for us and our kids. He also took us out on his boat to the mangroves behind the property to see and feed monkeys and well as go on late night crab hunts (which was my boys’ favorite part of the trip). A really nice guy, almost like a private concierge. Super helpful. -	Kattia was able to set us up with private cooks (Gonzalo and his wife) that came to our house and prepared 3 meals for us every day. We felt super spoiled, but it was so nice to not have to worry about cooking or cleaning up afterwards for the 9 days we were there. The food they made was very local, super yummy and cheaper for all 3 meals cooked in than for going out for 1 meal for our crew. I would highly recommend using the cooks that Kattia setup. -	Outside the unit we did Ziplining (5/5), went to Rainmaker park (5/5), Manuel Antonio (3/5 due to crowds). A few things to know: -	The road getting to the property isn’t great. You won’t need 4 wheel drive or anything like that. But its bumpy and dusty and you have to take it bit slow which means going into town for anything takes a bit (about 20 minutes 1 way to parrita) -	The town of Parrita is small without great restaurants to recommend, nor nightlife. If you are looking to party, this isn’t the spot for you. In case you are wondering, this is our first time here, first time in Costa Rica. We found this place on AirBnB because we were looking for something big enough for our family, beach side, and wanted a full house. We don’t know the owners or anything like that. We live in the Seattle region and will try to get back as soon as we can. Hope this help others considering the place.

The house is beautiful, they welcome you very well, Israel is always attentive to what you need. It's worth it

La casa es hermosa, te reciben muy bien, Israel siempre está al pendiente de lo que necesites. Vale la pena

The place is amazing. The house has everything you need to cook or grill meat. The beach is meters from the house and the pool. Israel's service ( the man who takes care of it) is excellent. She got us everything we needed. Amazing. Great place to spend family time away from it all. 

El lugar esta increíble. La casa tiene de todo para poder cocinar o hacer carne asada. La playa esta a metros de la casa y de la piscina. La atención de Israel ( el señor que cuida) es excelente. Nos consiguió todo lo que nos hacia falta. Increíble. Excelente lugar para pasarlo en familia lejos de todo. 

We had a great time,house was clean and everything  worked fine.Wifi went down but it was beyond  their control,communication was fine to get it reestablished.Their is no cell phone signal at all.The groundskeeper was great and a big help.The beach is close.The dirt road is a smal adventure.About the only issue i have is that you have to pay for  electricity use,i have never ran into this before,its kind of out of the normal. Hope you dont forget your bug spray its a must.Overall good experience. 

Place was amazing, just as pictured. Super close to the beach. Beach was pretty much private. Water was great for surfing. Isreal, the guy who lived next door and looked after the property, was amazing. He provided great service, cut down coconuts for us, and took us out on his boat (for a small fee) on a monkey tour in the mangroves.

We had a really nice stay at the house. Pictures are as described. Isreal who lives next door is the grounds keeper, and really helpful. He was out working daily keeping the pool clean and grounds maintained and overall great company. The beach is as close as you hope and beautiful. We were not able to swim in the area of the ocean because the riptide was so strong unfortunately. We did love walking the beach for shells and adventuring. We enjoyed swimming around Manuel Antonio beaches about 1 hr away. There are a few good places to eat along the dirt road to get to the house. A couple of resorts and a local place we tried (hard with language barrier but we managed orders just fine). Isreal definitely made the stay the most memorable, and is good people. That is one of the reasons we return to Costa Rica, we have met some really good people who are proud of their country.

Place is great. Secluded and quiet. Right on the beach. Very clean with all cooking needs. Used the pool, grill and outside area a ton. Will definitely be back!

100% recommended. We had a wonderful time at this place. Beautiful details make it a perfect hide away for a big group at the beach. We will come back

Thank you Marc! I hope you guys come back soon!

An excellent place, the perfect location in addition to having many details in the house that make the experience unbeatable

Un lugar excelente, la ubicación perfecta además de tener muchos detalles en la casa que hacen que la experiencia sea inmejorable

This house is a wonderful place for a private couples or family vacation, very tranquil and secluded, very peaceful, beautiful, in a great beach front setting, and the house is very clean with many amenities, such as full gourmet kitchen, washer and dryer, pool, hot shower, about a dozen ceiling fans. There is a long dirt road out of the town of Parrita to get to the house, it's a small adventure getting there. The house is surrounded by lush mango, lime, and coconut trees. The property manager, Israel, is a great host and an all around great guy. He cut fresh coconuts in the morning, and picked limes and mangos whenever we wanted. He also jumped our rental when we found out the battery was dead the morning we were leaving, at 6 am, and he did it with a smile. Whether you are coming here for a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or just some peace and quiet, this is a great place

What a special place. Kattia's property is amazing. Right on one of the most secluded and beautiful beaches I have ever seen. Great for beach running and long walks.  Our two families (ranging in ages from 11 to 55) swam and played in the ocean every day - soft sand; warm, clean water; active, but not crazy, surf.  The house and surrounding property are gorgeous. The house was beautiful and had everything we needed - including a great pool and lounging area. We kayaked the estero and took walks around Palo Seco. There are a couple of restaurants along the beach towards town that are good - one fancy, one basic. The town (Parrita) is about 20 minutes away - it is not a tourist town, but rather a typical Costa Rican small town - with a solid grocery store that had everything we needed for our stay. Kattia and her caretaker, Israel, could not have been better or more attentive. Super quiet, super secluded, super property.  Pura vida. 

Dear Kattia, thank you for your warm welcome, for your kindness and for your very great professionalism! We had a wonderful holiday in your home! Your villa matches every view of the description you made , with its large bedrooms, comfortable living room, very well equipped kitchen and all this by the beach with a beautiful pool !! Thank you for the help and presence of Israel, who took care of our comfort very well! We had an unforgettable holiday and hope to see you again! Thank you for everything!! Boistier family

Chère Kattia, nous vous remercions pour votre accueil chalereux, pour votre gentillesse et pour votre tres grand professionalisme! Nous avons passé des merveilleux vacances dans votre maison! Votre villa correspond tout point de vu a la description que vous avez fait , avec ses grandes chambres, son salon confortable, sa cuisine tres bien equipe et tout ça au bord de la plage avec une superbe piscine !! Nous vous remercions l'aide et la presence de Israel, qui s'occupait tres bien de notre confort! Nous avons passé des vacances inoubliable et nous espérons de revenir de vous voir! Merci pour tout!! Famille Boistier

This house has it all.  We were treated so well by the hosting team, enjoyed a private chef, and had everything we needed.  No need to leave this paradise. Book it and plan to stay, it's absolutely wonderful. 

This was an amazing trip. Kattia is a master at the art of hospitality. We will always use her services when we are coming to Costa Rica!

My family and I absolutely loved the house!! Kattia was extremely helpful and we loved the welcome with the fresh coconuts that Israel cut down for us. The beach was amazing and completely untouched and the pool was incredible. The kitchen was great for cooking and had all the cookware that we needed. We went to the local market (that Kattia recommended) and got some fresh meat, fruits and veggies. Everything was clean and totally comfortable. My family and I will definitely be coming back!

I’d like to give a special word of thanks to our gracious host, Kattia. I reached out to her a couple of times to ask a quick question and she is so friendly and got back to me right away, as well as responding so quickly on the booking. So great to have that access since it was my first time staying in Costa Rica and I had some concerns. She was so attentive and helpful about any of my concerns that I’d trust her fully in the future.  The place was everything described here and more!

This trip went as expected in every way. Kattia and everyone involved with the house made this experience one of the best vacations we have had. The house is a new renovation with no expense spared and the location is very close to being an island. The beach is your front yard and usually free of people and private. The pool was incredible with a view to the ocean and we ended up spending a lot of time there. There are some boutique hotels on the same peninsula that offer exceptional food and atmosphere if you don't want to cook at the house. One of them was Clandestino which we really liked and visited a couple of times. Jaco, Playa Hermosa, Dominical and Manuel Antonio National Park are a short drive away for excursions though we enjoyed the private peninsula most of the days. Great surfing and fishing is available in many places close by with plenty of restaurants and life. For groceries, Parrita is the most convenient and we found it had most anything we needed. In summary, this house is an extremely unique experience where you have a safe private setting within a short drive to the tourist hotspots. This house is everything the owners claim and much more! We definitely plan to return.

Thank you so much, it was great having you guys, we hope to see you soon , best from Israel, Andrea , Grettel ....

The house is wonderful, everything new, impeccable!!! the place is a paradise, quiet, safe, with a lot of nature. Kattia's attention was excellent at all times!!!! We were welcomed very well and ready to enjoy ourselves to the fullest... Thank you very much!! We will be back...

La casa es maravillosa, todo nuevo, impecable!!! el lugar un paraiso, tranquilo, seguro, con mucha naturaleza. La atención de Kattia fue durante todo momento excelente!!!! Nos recibieron muy bien y con todo preparado para disfrutar al maximo.... Muchas gracias!! Volveremos...

Gracias Ariel una excelente familia, welcome any time.

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