A Balinese-inspired 3-bedroom beachfront villa in Playa Matapalo features a private pool, ocean-view soaking tub, lush gardens, and direct beach access. Sleeps 6 near Dominical and Costa Rica’s Southern Pacific attractions.
The Space
Paola’s Beachfront Owner’s Villa offers a private retreat on Costa Rica’s Southern Pacific Coast in Playa Matapalo. This villa combines Balinese-inspired design with modern comforts, providing a luxurious and secluded experience right on the ocean.
The villa features:
- Master Suite: Located on the second floor, this spacious room includes a king-sized bamboo bed, Bali-style decor, a luxurious bathroom with stone sinks, an outdoor soaking tub with ocean views, and a private balcony where the sound of waves creates a soothing atmosphere. Amenities include robes, shampoo, a hairdryer, and beach towels.
- Second Bedroom: Positioned poolside, this room has a queen bed, an en-suite bathroom, and direct access to the deck, making it ideal for couples or families with older children.
- Garden Bungalow Villa: A popular guest option perfect for teenagers or additional visitors. It features its own en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
- Living and Dining Area: The fully equipped chef’s kitchen boasts high-end Thermador appliances, cedar cabinetry, and granite countertops. It opens to a living space and an outdoor dining table made from petrified wood. The BBQ grill is perfect for preparing fresh fish while enjoying the ocean breeze.
- Private Pool and Gardens: The stone-decked pool offers panoramic views of the ocean and is surrounded by lush gardens designed to attract local wildlife. A private gate leads directly to the beach. The villa comfortably accommodates four adults and two teenagers.
Amenities
- Private gated parking with nightly security for added safety
- High-speed WiFi (25 GB) and Sonos speakers both indoors and outdoors
- Hotel-quality linens, towels, robes, and toiletries
- Backup generator to ensure uninterrupted comfort
Location
Playa Matapalo is a hidden gem featuring a wide, uncrowded beach where the rainforest meets the sea. Although it feels remote, the villa is conveniently close to:
- Manuel Antonio National Park
- Whale’s Tail in Uvita
- Nauyaca Waterfalls
- Mangrove tours
- World-class sportfishing
- The vibrant surf town of Dominical
Nearby restaurants, adventure activities, and natural attractions make this location ideal for exploring Costa Rica’s diverse beauty.
Experience
From sunrise to sunset, the villa offers a unique connection to nature. Guests can watch colorful skies from the balcony, relax in the private pool while listening to the ocean, and observe local wildlife such as monkeys, sloths, macaws, and hummingbirds.
The design and setting aim to inspire relaxation and rejuvenation, allowing guests to fully embrace the essence of Pura Vida.
Concierge Services
The villa provides assistance in planning your entire trip, including:
- Transportation and car rentals
- Meals and private chef services
- Activities such as ATV tours, ziplining, white water rafting, horseback riding, kayaking in mangroves, sportfishing, and private massages
- Sunrise and sunset yoga classes on the beach
- Hikes to waterfalls and tours in national parks
Optional services include daily breakfast at the villa and round-trip transportation.
Guest Access
Guests have exclusive use of the entire house and private pool. The garden bungalow villa is available at no additional cost, offering extra space and privacy.
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What guests are saying
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Megan
2 months ago
If you’re looking for a peaceful, off-the-beaten-path beach getaway, Playa Matapalo is hard to beat. We loved the quiet atmosphere, incredible wildlife, and miles of uncrowded beach. Waking up to monkeys in the trees, colorful macaws flying overhead, and the sounds of the jungle made this stay feel truly unique. The sunsets were spectacular, and it was the perfect place to slow down and enjoy nature. The location is ideal if you’re looking to unplug rather than be in a busy tourist area. We enjoyed exploring nearby beaches and towns, and it was a great home base for adventures while still feeling secluded. If you appreciate wildlife, beautiful scenery, and a laid-back Costa Rican experience, Perry and Paola's Villa is an unforgettable destination. We’d happily return!
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Heather
2 months ago
We had a wonderful stay in Matapalo!!! You can’t beat the views being right on the beach . Had great communication from making our reservations and throughout our stay. Flory was very helpful in arranging tours and answering any questions that came up. Highly recommend this beautiful home.
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Evan
7 months ago
What can I say? Our choice to stay at Perry and Paola's was without doubt the best vacation decision we could have made for our family. It was breathtaking and just perfectly situated to enjoy relaxing bliss on the beach and well located to Quepos and Uvita for all the adventures you could want. The properties are gorgeous and exceptionally maintained. Having Flory's help set up activities and transportation made traveling with kids that much more simple. If you are thinking about Costa Rica and happened upon this listing...stop looking and book it now. You won't regret it.
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Bob
8 months ago
Best Beach House Ever - Right on the Beach. When we travel, we like to stay near the beach, as close as possible. But this house is on the beach. We stayed at Paola’s Beachfront Villa five wonderful nights. The house has two master suites with all the amenities. It is awesomely decorated. Another big plus is the incredible management. The managers, Flory and Jacson, were very responsive to our requests, professional and courteous.
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Lanie
9 months ago
We loved everything about our stay! The house was beautiful, the pool was perfect, everything was even better than the photos! We watched the sunset on the beach every night! The beach is gorgeous and quiet and we swam every day! Flori helped us book a kayaking tour, shuttle service from the airport and chef services. The food was amazing, Karla did a fantastic job! We could not have loved our stay more! We will definitely be back! Thanks Perry and Paola and Flori! Pura Vida!
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Franklin Manor
9 months ago
This was exactly the peaceful getaway we were hoping for. The location is secluded, very quiet, and right on the water, which made for a truly relaxing stay. We felt safe and comfortable at all times. The staff went above and beyond to be hospitable, accommodating, and helpful. We enjoyed our stay so much that we already plan to return.
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Tye Harvey Enterprises LLC
1 year ago
This beach house is so relaxing and enchanting. We saw sloths, macaws, iguanas, and monkeys in the yard which is more wildlife than we saw at nearby Manuel Antonio National Park. There is a large grocery store reasonably close by. It was the perfect balance. We felt away from tourist traps but had everything we needed. The house was very clean and well-supplied. The clothes washing machine and dryer was a plus. The hosts and staff are wonderful and nice. We felt like we were in a luxury paradise.
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Kelly
1 year ago
Our family of 4 (kids ages 7 and 11) had an absolutely wonderful stay at Perry & Paola's beach home. The home is right on a stunning, fairly secluded beach. While we did see other beachgoers during our stay; there were times when we were the only ones for as far as they eye could see. The home itself is modern, beautifully decorated, well appointed and extremely comfortable. Hosts were friendly, welcoming, proactive and responsive. It felt like paradise! Don't hesitate to book!!
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David & Marjorie
1 year ago
We love everything about this place. The location is central to many attractions. The beach is tranquil and breathtaking and it’s just steps from the house! The infinity pool and outdoor shower and bath are perfect! Jacson and Flory are fabulous and very attentive. We liked it so much that we booked to come back 2 more times! Pura Vida
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Josh
1 year ago
The house was beautiful and right on what felt like a private beach. It was well appointed with its own private pool as well. We will definitely be staying again!
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