Casa Matapalo Hills is a unique place where you can find a relaxing space, without discomfort, ideal to get out of the routine. It is very close to the best beaches on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica and you can enjoy them in just a few minutes by car. Relax with the whole family or with your friends in this quiet place to stay. The space Your perfect getaway awaits! 🏡✨ Enjoy an unforgettable vacation at our beautiful rental home. Located in Playa Grande, Guanacaste, this house offers comfort, privacy, and all the amenities you need to relax and unwind. ✅ 3 bedrooms ✅ 2.5 modern bathrooms ✅ Fully equipped kitchen ✅ Pool / Fire pit / Private parking ✅ WiFi ✅ Private BBQ area with refrigerator Whether it’s a family getaway, a trip with friends, or a special occasion, this is the perfect place for you. 📅 Book now and make your vacation an unforgettable experience! Guest access We want to make your arrival as smooth and hassle-free as possible. Here’s how to access the property: 1️⃣ Location: The house is located 4 km from Playa Grande. We will send you the exact location once your booking is confirmed. 2️⃣ Check-in: • Check-in time: From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. • Access method: You will receive an access code to enter the property and another code to retrieve the keys for the house. 3️⃣ Parking: Private and free parking, with 24-hour security cameras. 4️⃣ WiFi: We will send you the WiFi password once your booking is confirmed. If you have any questions or need assistance upon arrival, feel free to contact us.

## The Space

Casa Matapalo Hills offers a tranquil retreat where you can unwind comfortably, making it an ideal escape from your daily routine. Situated just minutes by car from some of the best beaches along Costa Rica's Pacific coast, this peaceful home is perfect for relaxing with family or friends.

This beautiful rental in Playa Grande, Guanacaste, provides privacy, comfort, and all the amenities needed for a restful stay.

Features include:

- 3 bedrooms  
- 2.5 modern bathrooms  
- Fully equipped kitchen  
- Private pool  
- Fire pit  
- Private parking  
- WiFi  
- Private BBQ area with refrigerator  

Whether you're planning a family vacation, a trip with friends, or celebrating a special occasion, this home offers the perfect setting.

## Location

The house is located 4 kilometers from Playa Grande. The exact address will be provided once your booking is confirmed.

## Guest Access

We strive to make your arrival smooth and hassle-free. Here is how to access the property:

1. **Check-in time:** From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.  
2. **Access method:** You will receive an access code to enter the property and a separate code to retrieve the house keys.  
3. **Parking:** Private, free parking is available with 24-hour security cameras.  
4. **WiFi:** The password will be sent to you after your reservation is confirmed.  

If you have any questions or require assistance upon arrival, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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3BR villa in Playa Grande

Villa in Playa Grande • Pool • BBQ • Fire Pit - Houses for Rent in Playa Grande, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica

Memorable stay! The location of the accommodation is perfect! Tranquility assured! Near Playa Grande, which is much quieter and less crowded than Tamarindo! Santos was a really caring host. I recommend it without hesitating!

Séjour mémorable! La localisation du logement est parfaite! Tranquillité assurée! Près de playa grande qui est beaucoup plus calme et moins achalandée que Tamarindo! Santos a été un hôte vraiment attentionné. Je recommande sans hésiter !

Very clean and comfortable place. It fulfills everything described.

Lugar muy limpio y cómodo, cumple con todo lo que describe

Santos was very attentive during our stay. Excellent location and the place was perfect

Santos fue muy atento a nuestra estadía. Ubicación excelente y el lugar estaba perfecto

View was amazing! The house was on a huge hill lol don’t be like us and try to walk up it definitely was a workout! The beach/food places were like 15-20 mins away not bad at all! The two big rooms were in separate buildings sort of gave hideaway or pool house. No complaints really beautiful and secluded

The place is very quiet. The house has the necessary amenities, and the host is clear with the instructions. The photos are accurate.

El lugar es muy tranquilo , casa con las comodidades necesarias el anfitrión es claro con las instrucciones . Las fotos son tal cual.

We hope to be back soon! It was an excellent place with all the amenities and facilities close by!

Esperamos volver pronto! Fue un excelente lugar y todas las comodidades, facilidades a mano!

The property is amazing. Very well equipped, in very good condition, unrivaled views. Santos was very attentive and very kind.

La propiedad está increíble. Muy equipada, en muy buenas condiciones, la vista inigualable. Santos estuvo muy al pendiente y fue muy amable.

We enjoyed our stay here. Santos was a great host. The home was beautiful and very well maintained. The pool was cleaned daily. We highly recommend this stay!

The house is amazing.  Super clean, very spacious common areas.   The large ranch and pool are perfect for enjoying time outside the house.  The bedrooms are spacious, with very comfortable beds.  The house comes with everything you need to have a great time. We'll be back!!

La casa es increíble.  Súper limpio, las áreas comunes muy amplias.   El rancho y la piscina grandes, perfectas para disfrutar fuera de la casa.  Las habitaciones amplias, camas muy cómodas.  La casa cuenta con todo lo que se necesita para pasarlo de lo mejor.  Repetiremos!!

This was our favorite Airbnb to date. The infinity pool was amazing. My family intend to come back for years to come. It appears that it will continue to get better.

Everything about this house and location was beautiful. The only thing we wish could have been better is to have a better shower head and better wifi connection in the private bedroom on the left side of the house.

The house awesome and super easy to find (my tip is that the driveway is right after the Parque National Tortuga sign). You are super close to playa grande (about 10 min) and about a 20-30 minute drive from Conchal, flamingo and Tamarindo. Check out Pittmasters for some good BBQ- my biggest gripe would be that the groundskeeper and a few laborers were there every morning. This may not be a big deal for some of you- especially if you have families but we didnt feel like we had much privacy in the AM which was when we wanted to be out in the backyard more. This wasnt a make or break but just wouldve been better if perhaps the groundskeeper was every other day or something. If you run hot like myself note that only the bedrooms have A/C- the main living room and Kitchen was always hot. Once again none of this took away from the place but just go in with proper expectations. You will get to see Monkeys outside your home often be prepared to hear them at night! and the host was super cool

Our stay at this Airbnb was honestly a great experience from start to finish. The home was very clean and well-maintained, and everything looked exactly like the pictures—no surprises at all, which we really appreciated. The layout was perfect for a large family, with plenty of space for everyone to relax comfortably without feeling crowded.

An excellent option to enjoy as a family!!! Close to many beaches to visit and excellent service at all times

Excelente opción para disfrutar en familia!!! Cerca de muchas playas para visitar y excelente atención en todo momento

Beautiful house on the mountain with all the jungle and farm sounds of Costa Rica, beautiful birds to watch, a top notch pool/shelter and fire pit to enjoy the view. Santos was extremely helpful and responsive to any questions. Pura vida

Amazing place! Great views! Santos was super healthful! He got us beach chairs!!

We stayed for 10 days, and we really enjoyed ourselves. Close to so many beautiful beaches, and close to Tamarindo. We will definitely be back to Costa Rica ☺️

Santos was a responsive, helpful host. His home was beautiful and clean.

We had an amazing stay in Playa Grande! Santos was a great host very responsive and helpful throughout our trip. The house was perfect, very clean and well kept, with a beautiful backyard and a great pool to relax in. The location couldn’t be better peaceful and away from the busy party scene, but still close to some of the best beaches. Tamarindo is only about a 20-minute drive, and we also loved being near Conchal and Las Catalinas. Highly recommend!

Santos was amazing and super responsive with everything from before our stay to during. We weren’t at the home long but it was beautiful for the time we stayed.

Great location and santos is very responsive

The host answers very fast and we loved the outside of the house

Our stay at Santos' place was wonderful. We had such a relaxing family time. Santos was an outstanding host—quick to respond and went above and beyond to solve our questions.

The house and outside space are great - the pool and outside kitchen are truly outstanding.  Location is super convenient to Playa Grande, restaurants, and local amenities are easy to get to.  You do need to drive everywhere as the house is located just outside of town and up a pretty steep hill.  The only real issue was that the house is so new that it is a bit sparse in terms of creature comforts.  The kitchen is stocked with basic utensils/pots/pans but there is no dishwasher. We arrived in the evening to find just salt and pepper in the kitchen, so had to immediately go to do a shop of all of the essentials - oil, seasonings, bottled water, coffee, tea, etc.  Given how expensive groceries are in CR, it was a $100 expense to just get the basics for the 5 days.

It's a spacious, comfortable, and nice place. The pool is large and has a good depth. It has a charcoal grill and a gas grill, a perfect combination. Upon our arrival the host kept a bag of ice, coffee, sugar and cream, important details.

Es un lugar amplio, cómodo, y bonito. La piscina es grande y con buena profundidad. Cuenta con parrilla carbón y plancha a gas, combinación perfecta. A nuestra llegada el anfitrión mantuvo una bolsa de hielo, café, azúcar y crema, detalles importantes.

Thank you so much for your review 👏🏼

Santos was fantastic! Quick to respond and very efficient with any questions. The views are stunning. The property is very well kept. We will be back!

Thank you very much for your review, Marco. We hope to see you here soon. 👏🏼

We had an amazing experience. The place is beautiful, super clean and very comfortable. We felt at home. The host was very helpful and always willing to help. It's definitely a place we'd go back to without thinking.

Tuvimos una experiencia increíble. El alojamiento es hermoso, súper limpio y muy cómodo. Nos sentimos como en casa. El anfitrión fue muy atento y siempre dispuesto a ayudar. Definitivamente es un lugar al que volveríamos sin pensarlo.

Thank you so much for your review Keisy, we look forward to hosting you again soon 👏🏼

Excellent accommodation, always clean pool and green areas. A fully equipped villa and its security is good. Very close to Playa Grande. We will be back!

Excelente alojamiento, piscina siempre limpia y áreas verdes. Una villa completamente equipada y su seguridad es buena. Muy cerca de Playa Grande. Volveremos

A great place to unwind and have fun with family or friends, with good privacy. Super nice facilities, lots of comfort in every area of the house and the amazing pool in addition to its spectacular view.

Una alojamiento genial para despejarse y pasarlo bien en familia o amigos, con buena privacidad. Las instalaciones súper lindas, mucha comodidad en cada sector de la casa y la piscina increíble además de su vista espectacular.

Thank you so much for your review Carlos 👏🏼 we hope to welcome you back soon 🏡

We loved our stay, especially the pool and outside area.  It was super peaceful with an amazing view.   Santos’ communication was super fast any time we had any questions.  When arriving pay close attention to the Waze map as the driveway is easy to miss and is not signposted.  The driveway is steep, but any car could make it up.

Hello!! Good trip with my family to Playa Grande with Mr. Santos and the stay was wonderful, the place was super spacious, clean and private. Excellent location, we were really fascinated, so much so that we already want to go again. 💯

Hola !! Bueno viaje con mi familia a playa grande con el sr santos y la estadía fue maravillosa , el lugar súper amplio, limpio y privado . Excelente ubicación en realidad quedamos fascinados , tanto que ya queremos ir de nuevo . 💯

Alexander gracias por tu reseña, los recibimos cuando gusten en nuestro alojamiento 👏🏼

The accommodation is beautiful and private, very comfortable to share as a family, with a beautiful view and close to several beaches.

El alojamiento es precioso y privado, muy cómodo para compartir en familia, con una vista hermosa y cercano a varias playas.

Muchas gracias por visitarnos 😁 espero volverlos a ver pronto 👏🏼🏡

The place is quite close to Playa Grande, and everything is 10 minutes from the house, restaurants and beaches, the social area of the house is spectacular, super spacious with a beautiful view. The only thing about the property is that it is on a hill, so you must have the ability to climb the hill where the property is located. Otherwise, the place is a dream and Santos is always willing to help you. He is always attentive, and always responded super fast.

El lugar queda bastante cerca de playa grande , y todo a 10 minutos de la casa , restaurantes y playas , la zona social de la casa es espectacular, súper amplio con una vista hermosa . El único detalle de la propiedad , es que está en un alto por lo que debes tener pericia para subir la cuesta donde está ubicada la propiedad, por lo demás el sitio es un sueño y Santos siempre está dispuesto a ayudarte . , siempre atento , y siempre respondió super rápido.

Everything was excellent! Loved our stay.

Muchas gracias por visitarnos, esperamos volver a verte pronto 👏🏼

The house is a five minute drive to playa grande and feels very private. Loved the pool and outdoor kitchen, we were out there everyday when we weren’t at the beach. The view is incredible. A/c in the bedrooms helped a lot as it was 90s everyday. All in all this was a very beautiful and relaxing place to stay!!

Mucha gracias por visitarnos 👏🏼👏🏼

Had a great time, would definitely use again.

Muchas gracias por visitarnos Austin!! Esperamos volvernos a ver pronto 👏🏼

great place as expected by super friendly and respectful people would not hesitate to return .

excelente lugar tal y como lo esperaba personas super amables y respetosas no dudaría en regresar .

Santos was a great host, communicating well and stopping by twice to bring things when we reached out (including a grill lighter when the one they had was empty and batteries for the pool remote control when we misplaced it). The house is nice (two bedrooms in main house and a third bedroom with its own bathroom and separate entrance) and a huge rancho next to the pool with stunning views of the mountains and valley. The AC worked well in the bedrooms and the kitchen was stacked with everything you need for cooking. You will definitely want a car as it’s situated a little before playa grande , though most of PG’s restaurants are no more than a 7 minute drive and the Matapalo supermarkets are a 2 minute drive. The driveway is steep but slow down after the gate so you don’t hit the bottom of you car when it levels out. I think the best part of all was the monkeys! There must be a troop living nearby because they were around two different days in the trees right around the house!

Great house and location, very private, away from the busy places and close to eveything.

Beautiful and private house, the pool is big and pretty. The house is comfortable and equipped to have a relaxing time. Santos was a great host! We highly recommend this place.

Absolutely breathtaking! Our stay at this house exceeded all expectations. The house boasts an incredible view that left us in awe from sunrise to sunset. The outdoor area was perfect for soaking in the scenery, whether enjoying a meal or simply relaxing. Moreover, the cleanliness of the property was impeccable, ensuring a comfortable and refreshing stay. Highly recommend for anyone seeking a serene getaway with top-notch amenities

Santo’s was great, very responsive and kind. Met us at the house to give us the keys. Outdoor space and pool were incredible! Private and peaceful.

Great stay!  Outdoor space is private & spacious. Short drive to nearby restaurants & the beach. Travel tip:  Be sure to make note of the house name (Casa Matapalo Hills) as the customs agent will request it when clearing at the airport.

Santos was a great host, and welcomed us as soon as we arrived. Gave us a walkthrough of the house and then returned at the end of our stay to close up behind us. The house is gorgeous, and the views and pool are truly breathtaking. Very safe, and very peaceful and quiet after sundown. Beware of little lizards running around at night! If you leave a door open they might sneak in, but otherwise that was the only thing that gave us a fright! The house speaks for itself! Its beautiful, and a perfect place to stay after a day of adventuring the beautiful Guanacaste coast of Costa Rica! Would recommend this place to anyone

Beautiful view from high up a hill. Amazing pool. Very steep driveway but we had a Rav4 with no issues. You would need a car to stay here as there is nothing within walking distance but 5min to Playa Grande and 20min to Tamarindo or Playa Flamingo. We loved this house but it is quite remote so it might not appeal to people that would like to be walking distance to amenities. Santos was a great host!

Beautiful home, very private and peaceful. Fantastic outdoor space with a wonderful outdoor space and pool. Felt remote yet easy drive to restaurants, grocery store beach. my only regret is not staying longer! Highly recommend.

Beautiful house and amazing pool just 15 minutes from the beach. It was super clean and the outside area was the best part - we spent 80% of our time out there. Would definitely come again.

Great place, isolated and yet close to all the major beaches of the area! Super markets are really close. The house has a great view of the Guanacaste hillsides, the place is fully equipped with everything you need, the pool is a salt water pool in great condition, all the appliances are new, and the build quality exceptional!

Thank you very much for visiting us David 👏🏼 hope to see you again soon 😁👏🏼

Beautiful house, really good for switching off and quiet, sunrise watching early swimming and sunset then at Playa Grande, perfect vacation!

Wunderschönes Haus, richtig gut zum Abschalten und zur Ruhe kommen, Sonnenaufgang bei Frühschwimmen schauen und Sonnenuntergang dann am Playa Grande, perfekter Urlaub!

Thank you very much for visiting us Lara👏🏼 hope to see you again soon 😁👏🏼

We had an amazing time staying at Santo’s villa. The house is well equipped, impeccably clean, spacious and comfy, and the decor tasteful and modern. We loved the large pool and made good use of it in the day and at night thanks to the cool pool lighting. The large outdoor kitchen was a bonus and we enjoyed a few grilled dinners that way. When we had any questions re the grill or anything at all, Santos was very helpful and quick to respond. Would recommend a 4x4 with good clearance or a pickup truck as the driveway up to the security gate is on the steep side, but it’s well worth the drive up as the mountain views were incredible!! All in all, the house was so nice and it was so peaceful being there that it made it hard to even leave for day excursions. We would definitely stay here again.

The location is good for those who want a lot of privacy and tranquility. The house is spectacular , well equipped . Ideal place to spend with family or friends

La ubicación es buena para el que quiere bastante privacidad y tranquilidad. La casa espectacular , bien equipada . Lugar ideal para pasar con familia o amigos

We loved the view .. super quiet and safe place to stay.

Nos encantó la vista .. alojamiento súper tranquilo y seguro.

My boyfriend and I decided to extend our stay in Costa Rica a few days and were extremely lucky to find this place on short notice. It was quiet, private and peaceful and had everything we needed. The view is AMAZING. The outdoor space is more than anyone could want. We were visited by a couple monkeys, and the birds in the surrounding trees are just amazing. Santos is a great host, responds almost immediately to you- absolutely the best. There was only one thing we were not aware of is that is there is no A/C in the main part of the house. The bedrooms have air, but it did get pretty hot in the main part of the house. With that being said, we still enjoyed our time there and would recommend it highly to anyone looking for a quiet place.

Thank you very much for your review Richard, it was a pleasure to meet you, hope to see you again soon.

Best vacation ever! Me and my boyfriend were looking for a private get away that wasn’t touristy or near a lot of people— this Airbnb was exactly what we were looking for! We could not have picked a better place. It was truly a dream home. Santos was SO communicative even before we booked the house. He provided us with directions, greeted us upon arrival and checked in on us throughout the stay. This is the perfect vacation home for either couples or a small group— there is plenty of space, beds, and the infinity pool is to die for! The house was in the perfect location— close to several beaches, 25 min drive from Tamarindo, and had so many local restaurants and grocery stores around it. Please make sure to rent a car that is 4 wheel drive as the driveway is steep. We can’t wait to come back and Santos truly made us feel at home. Muchas gracias!!

Matapalo on the hills is an amazing property with no neighbours to speak of. The home is modern, clean and well appointed. Santos was a perfect host who managed to get us all the information we needed despite our language barrier. He provided recommendations for restaurants, tours and activities in the area, and he was extremely helpful, friendly and responsive. The house, the pool, the bbq area, the fire pit and the outdoor patio were wonderful, far better than we anticipated. From the patio, we got to see several wonderful birds, including parakeet and mot-mot, and we had the good fortune of seeing a group of howler monkeys 2 or 3 times during our stay. I would highly recommend this location for its views, it’s amenities and it’s proximity to so many activities.

My husband and I have rented many homes in the past, and I can say that this  was the most beautiful experience we've ever had.  The home was spotless, the grounds and views were beautiful beyond description, and the private pool was a luxurious way to cool off at the end of our days spent sightseeing.  Playa Grande, an amazing beach was 10 minutes away as were several restaurants. Santos was the best host we've ever dealt with.  He was so friendly and answered any questions we had right away.  It was sad leaving because we enjoyed our stay there so much.  I truly hope we can visit again in the future.  Thank you, Santos.  Pura Vida and we hope to see you again.  Deanna and Rick

Thank you very much for your review Richard, it was a pleasure to meet you, hope to see you again soon. 😁

The host is excellent, the house is very beautiful

El anfitrión excelente, la casa muy hermosa

The house is beautiful, very bright, with a spectacular design, very comfortable. The beds are super comfortable, the bedding is the best. It has all the elements for cooking, the wifi went perfect, the pool is a dream: every day after the beach we enjoy it . The outdoor quincho is taken advantage of. We will definitely come back . Santos is an excellent host, always attentive to what we need . Made our stay perfect

La casa es preciosa, muy luminosa, de un diseño espectacular, muy cómoda. Las camas son súper cómodas, la ropa de cama de la mejor. Tiene todos los elementos para cocinar, el wifii anduvo perfecto, la pileta es un sueño: todos los días después de la playa la disfrutamos . El quincho al aire libre lo aprovechamos . Sin dudas volveremos . Santos es un anfitrión excelente, siempre atento a lo que necesitamos . Hizo que nuestra estadía sea perfecta

Muchas gracias por visitarnos Patricia, espero volverlos a ver pronto 👏🏼😁

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