Gorgeous tropical home with private pool, perfect for a gathering of family or friends. You will love the huge open-air palapa which is the main living area of the house, comfortably hosting up to 20 people with a full kitchen and beautiful hardwood dining table, overlooking the pool. Best location one block off the main road (so no road noise, just sounds of nature) across from Cabinas Las Olas with its elevated boardwalk through the mangroves to the beach. The space The entire property is yours to use and is not accessed by anyone else. Each of the bedrooms opens directly to the garden and pool. The king bedroom and twin bunk room are each in their own standalone cabina with full bathroom. The other 3 bedrooms and den with sofa bed are in the other structure with 2 full bathrooms. The pool is larger than most private pools in the area, with a shallow and deep end for jumping or diving. Fun colored pool lights come on at night that you can change with the remote control. There are 3 outdoor showers. It’s a beautiful 10 minute walk to Playa Avellanas, following the path through Cabinas Las Olas with many native tree species from Northern Guanacaste, monkeys and iguanas, and onto the weathered wooden boardwalk through the mangroves to the beach. Have a snack or drink at Las Olas on your way back to say thank you for maintaining this magical Puente Avellanas and allowing access. Or you can drive or bike to the beach a couple minutes down the main beach access road and park by the famous Lola’s and La Purruja restaurants, great spots for lunch or sunset. With a large group, it can be challenging for everyone to be on the same schedule. You will love that it’s an easy walk to the beach so everyone can come and go as they please – head back to the house for some shade and pool time, and then back to the beach for sunset. In 2025 we added a water tank and pump on the property so you won't be affected by any water outages in the area. Known for its consistent surf 365 days a year, there are 5 unique breaks for all ability levels along the half-mile stretch of Playa Avellanas from Lola's to the rivermouth and beyond. At low tide, the beach is enormous with plenty of room for a game of football, soccer or frisbee. 3-5 minute walk to: Il Rustico (authentic homemade pasta and pizza run by Italian couple Stefano and Ilaria in a lovely outdoor garden setting) Soulshine (breakfast and lunch) Cabinas Las Olas (breakfast, lunch, dinner) La Esquina (outdoor community gathering spot) with food vendors, bar, Friday night market with music, Sunday movie nights, yoga and dance classes, couple shops, organic produce, playground and beautiful matapalo (banyan) tree Beach gear: Beach towels, a few beach chairs, cooler. Guest access The entire property is yours to use and is not shared with or accessed by anyone else. Other things to note No events, parties or amplified music. This house is located in a quiet neighborhood. Music and conversation should not be so loud that it can be heard outside of the property.

## The Space

This tropical home features a private pool and is ideal for gatherings of family or friends. The centerpiece is a spacious open-air palapa serving as the main living area, comfortably accommodating up to 20 guests. It includes a fully equipped kitchen and a beautiful hardwood dining table overlooking the pool.

Each bedroom opens directly to the garden and pool area. The king bedroom and the twin bunk room are housed in separate standalone cabinas, each with a full bathroom. The other three bedrooms and a den with a sofa bed are located in a separate structure that has two full bathrooms.

The pool is larger than most private pools in the area and offers both shallow and deep ends suitable for jumping or diving. At night, colorful pool lights can be controlled with a remote. There are also three outdoor showers available.

In 2025, a water tank and pump were installed to ensure uninterrupted water supply during any local outages.

## Location

The property is situated one block off the main road, providing a peaceful environment free from road noise and surrounded by natural sounds. It is directly across from Cabinas Las Olas, which features an elevated boardwalk through the mangroves leading to the beach.

Playa Avellanas is a scenic 10-minute walk away via a path through Cabinas Las Olas, passing native trees from Northern Guanacaste, monkeys, and iguanas before reaching the weathered wooden boardwalk through the mangroves.

Alternatively, you can drive or bike to the beach a few minutes down the main beach access road, where parking is available near the well-known Lola’s and La Purruja restaurants—excellent choices for lunch or watching the sunset.

## Amenities and Nearby Attractions

- Large open-air palapa with full kitchen and hardwood dining table
- Private pool with shallow and deep ends, remote-controlled colored lights
- Three outdoor showers
- Water tank and pump for reliable water supply
- Beach towels, several beach chairs, and a cooler provided

Within a 3-5 minute walk:

- Il Rustico: Authentic homemade pasta and pizza served in a charming outdoor garden by Italian owners Stefano and Ilaria
- Soulshine: Breakfast and lunch spot
- Cabinas Las Olas: Offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- La Esquina: Outdoor community hub featuring food vendors, a bar, Friday night markets with music, Sunday movie nights, yoga and dance classes, shops, organic produce, a playground, and a beautiful matapalo (banyan) tree

## Activities

Playa Avellanas is known for consistent surf year-round, with five distinct breaks suitable for all skill levels along the half-mile stretch from Lola’s to the river mouth and beyond. At low tide, the beach expands significantly, providing ample space for football, soccer, or frisbee games.

## Guest Access

Guests have exclusive use of the entire property with no shared access.

## Other Things to Note

- No events, parties, or amplified music are allowed.
- The house is located in a quiet neighborhood.
- Music and conversations should be kept at a volume that does not carry beyond the property boundaries.

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Casa Uluwatu lovely walk to beach - Houses for Rent in Playa Avellanas, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica

We loved it! Perfect for going with a group of friends. Super close to the beach. The open kitchen and the large social area with games. Super-fast response from the host. Highly recommended.

Nos encantó! Perfecto para ir con un grupo de amigos. Súper cerca de la playa. La cocina abierta y el gran área social con juegos. Respuesta súper rápido del anfitrión. Highly recommended

We stayed in Ginny’s place for 7 nights with a large group that included two young children. We had a blast at the pool, relaxing in the outdoor living spaces, and exploring Playa Avellana. Ginny and her co hosts are incredibly helpful, responsive, and were sure to take care of anything that popped up during the stay. Would definitely come back!

We had an amazing week, the social area is perfectly designed. The pool area is very nice, the rooms are comfortable.

Pasamos una semana increíble, la zona social está perfectamente diseñada. El área de piscina muy bonita, las habitaciones cómodas.

My family of 10 spent Christmas here. It’s a lovely half mile walk to the beach where you will see birds and monkeys and iguanas. We felt safe and enjoyed seeing wildlife and surfing at the beach.

Great place for large families. Host care 10/10.

Buenísimo lugar para familias numerosas. La atención de los anfitriones 10/10.

We had an amazing stay with 12 kids/teenagers at Casa Uluwatu for our twins birthday party. The open living space, the very well stocked kitchen, the amazing pool, the comfy beds, the proximity to the beach…everything was perfect!Ginny the host has been extremely friendly, flexible and easy to communicate with. Gracias!

Beautiful house in one of the most beautiful beaches in Guanacaste! Very spacious house for big groups with a fantastic pool and shared areas for celebrating special events or just enjoying some time in the beach! Would definitely go back.

What a perfect place for our family of 10. The pictures really don't do it justice - it felt like we were at a resort! We had plenty of room to spread out between the different casitas and the beautiful palapa was a great place to relax, play cards or prepare a wonderful meal to share. The kitchen was well stocked, and we had everything we needed. The pool was a great way to cool off after the day's activities! The area was quiet and away from the crowds of Tamarindo which was certainly close enough if needed. There were a handful of restaurants walkable (our favorite was Il Rustico) from the house along with the beach. Surfboard rentals were easy and reasonably priced, and we enjoyed several days surfing. We would absolutely stay here again.

This place is such a gem. Clean property, clear communication. I hope to come back to stay again

A beautiful house, we all enjoyed the palapa and the pool;very good location close to the beach and grocery stores; everything worked without novelty, Bathrooms, a/c, kitchen, cooling etc. Parking for 3 and up to 4 carts without problem Miguel immediately took care of us with everything we asked for, great

Una casa preciosa, disfrutamos todos de la palapa y la piscina;muy buena ubicación cerca de la playa y de tiendas de abarrotes; todo nos funcionó sin novedad, Baños, a/c, cocina, refri etc. Parqueo para 3 y hasta 4 carros sin problema Miguel nos atendió enseguida con todo lo q le pedimos, genial

This was the perfect place! The grounds are gorgeous, the pool and fountain beautiful, and there's plenty of space for a family of seven to spread out. The pièce de résistance, of course, is the central palapa. This is where we gathered, lounged, cooked and played. The location was perfect for us. While the walk to the beach is maybe a few minutes longer than advertised, that wasn't a problem. Playa Avellana is beautiful, swimmable, and has some shady spots for refuge. Also right on the beach are three restaurant/bars, including one (Lola's) that reserves lounge chairs and umbrellas for the day. Miguel, the manager, was a rockstar and helped out right away with a few minor issues. Ginny's recommendations were perfect and so helpful! Roxana cooked two delicious meals for us, and Miguel's cousin, Elmer, took us on a hike to a waterfall where we could swim. While the neighborhood is quiet, the town of Tamarindo is only 25 minutes away by car. We are grateful for our stay here!

We had an amazing time. Every adventure to a lazy day in the pool...perfection!

What a lovely place to vacation! We enjoyed this little town and the house was perfect for a getaway. You can walk several directions and within 15 minutes be at the beach or have your choice of several really great restaurants. We had 7 kids in our group and everyone had fun. The beach is so lovely - compact sand, no seaweed or rocks. What a memorable trip!

Great place for a large group. In a quiet area with close access to beach. Very responsive and helpful host. Just be mindful the area is not super close to any grocery stores/shops so can be difficult to access without a car. Would recommend!

This place was perfect for our family of 17 ranging from age 4 to 70.  The pool was fantastic for the kids and a great way to stay cool throughout the day.  The open area kitchen/living space had plenty of room for our large group.  The walk through Las Olas was a beautiful way to get to the beach with a nice half-way option for food or drinks.  Highly recommended!

This house looks just as cool in real life! Something to keep in mind, the power/water was off for a whole day. This is Costa Rica, though so these things happen especially as they develop the area. The home was so tranquil and nice that we didn’t mind all that much. Really great place to kick back and a short 30 min taxi to Tamarindo if you want some night life and touristy activity.

Casa Uluwatus was exactly as pictured. The kitchen/ main gathering area was perfect for our two families (4 adults, 8 kids). The kids loved the pool and especially the lights for night swims. The living areas were clean and we all had plenty of space. While there was plenty to do around that area, and restaurants to eat at “within walking distance” was a bit of a stretch, at least for our group size. We took the board walk once, which was a fun experience, but hauling all of our beach stuff walking there was not. Parking by the beach was much more practical. We loved getting our daily gelato just down the road and the breakfasts we had at Lola’s and SoulShine were amazing! Everyone we interacted with while we were there was so kind! We did run into a few issues with water and things not working at the house but Ginny and Miguel were always quick on response and would resolve what they could quickly. The host Ginny was full of great recommendations and tips while we were there

We really enjoyed the open kitchen/living area/dining area and pool...perfect for large groups to be together... the beds were all very comfortable. The beach was really fun, the water was warm and we swam in big waves until sundown, a perfect place for surfers... Also had the pleasure of seeing a bunch of Howler monkeys in the mornings while walking to the beach. The walk to the beach also passes through a picturesque mangrove.....Great Place!

Incredible! We wanted a nice place to relax with our family and we definitely did that! The photos are truly what you get but the feel is even better. We absolutely took advantage of the private pool to escape the heat. We enjoyed the living space daily for meals, a place to just hang out and enjoy each other. The kitchen is fully equipped and well stocked. Each room provided great space and the cooling system work well. The host was extremely helpful and responsive. She made many recommendations which were fantastic. We choose many of the recommendations and where completely happy. The restaurants within walking distance are amazing and all the food is very fresh. The gelato down the road hits the spot on those hot days. We used one of the recommend personal chefs one night and the food was some of the best I've ever had! The house manager, Miguel, is pure gold. He was very quick with responses and communication. We highly recommend this place and would love to visit again

Ginny hosted the 21st Annual McFarland Surf Contest and Casa Uluwatu was perfect!  There were 6 competitors and there was plenty of room for everyone.  The casa has everything we could have asked for and was clean and comfortable.  The outdoor living space and pool were spectacular.  Easy walk to the beach for surf and restaurants…both of which were great.  Excellent communication from Ginny and Miguel…we will be back!

Our group loved Casa Uluwatu! We had 10 adults and 2 children so it fit us well! The beach and restaurants nearby were walkable, bedrooms were comfortable, and the kitchen had everything we needed. It is a beautiful home with lots of wildlife. The pool was perfect midday while the kids napped, highly recommend for large groups!

Everything was very good, they were always available.

Todo muy bien, estuvieron siempre disponibles.

We had a great short stay at Ginny's place! Unfortunately the wind was blowing pretty good when we were there, however since there is a great common gathering space indoors as well, the games and the fun didn't stop. Ginny was very communicative and accommodating of our requests. The property is beautiful and we would of loved to make more use of the outdoor area and the pool! The place feels very secure and its easy to walk to the beach or Lola's. Of course in the heat of the day the walk feels a little longer. This is a great spot for a group of friends or a large family, we didn't end up using the washer and dryer but its a very nice amenity to have at the house for guests.

Ginny and Migue were very nice to us, they had a good deal, they were flexible, and they maintained good communication. The house is giant and comfortable. You can walk to the beach.

Ginny y Migue fueron muy amables con nosotros, tuvieron un buen trato fueron flexibles, y mantuvieron una buena comunicacion. La casa es gigante y cómoda cerca de la playa puedes ir caminando.

Wow!!! This villa is stunning. From the moment our family of 13 arrived through the private front gate, we were blown away. The main area under a beautiful palapa has the outdoor kitchen, beautiful sitting area as well as gorgeous dining table that easily sat 12 people. We enjoyed meals & lots of games at this table. The kitchen is supplied with all necessities including coffee maker, blender & plenty of dishes for our large group. There is also a washing machine & dryer to catch up on our laundry during the trip. A real bonus! Just off the main palapa is a beautiful pool with unique rock fountain. We loved this pool! The bedrooms surround the pool in a main building as well as separate cabinas. All beds were comfortable and a/c works well. The gardens and hammock area are gorgeous! We loved this villa & it’s access to the beach by boardwalk & several wonderful restaurants. Ginny was very responsive as is her wonderful house manager Miguel. We highly recommend this villa. Pura Vida!

Everything was great, we had a great time

We had a wonderful stay at Casa Uluwatu!  There were 14 of us from 4 different households, ages 4-74, and the place worked out great for us. Different groups could do different activities, but we all started and ended the day together. Easy access to beautiful beach with surfing, fishing,  beach combing, and horseback riding.  A few good restaurants/ beach bars in walking distance. Beautiful pool and common area. Ginny and Miguel were easy to get ahold of and very responsive. We loved it here and highly recommend it!

Casa Uluwatu is a wonderful retreat. Easy walk down to Lola's and the beach to hit the surf, and close to the nice restaurants. The outdoor covered kitchen and pool combo (with fountain) is perfect for solo or couples to relax, or for larger groups/families to gather. Perfect for a romantic retreat, family gathering, or base camp for friends on a surf trip. Thanks for hosting us!

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