Villa Olivia

Magical. Sharon and all the staff made us feel welcome and quickly accommodated or fixed any small issues that arose. The location could not be beat and our mixed family group of 11 was comfortable and had plenty of alone and shared space to enjoy within and around the house grounds. Loved all of it!! 100% pura vida!

Core memories made! Incredible! Everything you look for when you think Costa Rica. Major score finding this place. Completely decked out with everything you need from the bedrooms all being en suite, to the gas grill, to the pool, or the hammocks…..made in the shade! The AC was cold, and the beds were comfy. My crew had the time of their lives.

We had a wonderful stay at Villa Olivia. The beach was absolutely perfect. We loved swimming in the waves and enjoyed taking surfing lessons just a few villas down (Mojo Surfing). Taco star for the win down the beach also, as well as the banana pancakes at the nearby hotel. The house was great for what we needed. My only complaint was that the pool was a lot smaller in person. The pool was tiny and was very warm. However the outdoor shower next to the pool helped us all too cool off. All the staff were amazing and helpful. I would love to go back!

Villa Olivia on Playa Grande is a special place. This was our 2nd stay. We love that this home is right on the beach and provides everything you need for spending time outside. (Ample chairs, tables, pool, grill, hammocks, etc.) The location is not only beautiful, but very relaxing with not too many people. The home comfortably slept our family of 7 adults and an infant. The services that Villa Olivia provides are outstanding! The concierge team did a fantastic job of arranging excursions, surfing lessons, restaurant reservations, grocery delivery, and answering all of our questions. Their response time was within minutes, if not seconds. They were very kind and easy to work with! We had a majority of our breakfasts and dinners cooked by the Villa’s amazing chef Kimberly. Enjoying her meals, sitting at the outdoor table, looking at the ocean and spectacular sunsets is one of the things we love most about this home! I highly recommend staying at Villa Olivia!

Sharon and her team always responded in a timely manner to all my questions starting with pre booking questions and for months before our arrival. Our family ranged from 2-85 years old and the team was always able to find solutions to some of our unique challenges. Kimberly was fabulous and we highly recommend you use her services for dinner or any meals. All the transportation arrangements they made were always early and waiting for us. The location is spectacular, the home is well maintained, the house staff is friendly and available to answer any questions. Morena, the dog, was so much fun! We hope to return to see the turtles!

Good food! Beautiful sunsets.

We loved Sharon’s home. Lots of rooms. Very comfortable. AC was great. We used Kimberly for 3 dinners and were very please. The beach is the pinnacle of beaches and we walked it daily in the morning and at night. I recommend a golf cart to reach more bars and restaurants but walkable to a few. Lots of security and staff so you feel super safe. Jeffrey was really nice. Morena the dog was fun to hang out with. Walked the beach with her. She hung out with us most days! Recommend!

Our stay was absolutely amazing! We had such a lovely time. The house was perfect for our big group—with separate sleeping areas and communal kitchen/living spaces. Being right on the beach was ideal for kids and adults alike. We were planning our next stay before we left!

The property was as described in text and photos. It was a great location with great beach access. Both the outdoor and indoor spaces were spacious and comfortable. We appreciated the dining table to seat the 13 of us. We took advantage of the chefs that were available to prepare delicious meal choices and the stock the fridge option was a great service. The property was neat and clean and well cared for. We all agreed it was truly a wonderful place to share the Christmas holiday with our family. We would return !!

As soon as you walk through the sliding kitchen doors out back you are awestruck by the gorgeous landscape, beach and ocean views. The sand is so smooth it feels like flour. Literally grab your board and hit the waves. Riptides weren’t bad so it was great for the kids to ride their boogie boards. Local surf shops to rent your boards, several wonderful nearby restaurants and a few mini markets to pick up needed groceries. Host was very quick to respond on any questions or issues we had. We very much enjoyed our stay!