A saltwater pool, tropical garden, and direct black-sand beach access define Casa Blanca, a 3-bedroom guest house sleeping 8 in Playa Negra, Puerto Viejo. Open-air living and ocean breezes complete the stay.
The Space
Welcome to Casa Blanca de Playa Negra, a newly remodeled and architecturally designed beach house in Playa Negra, Puerto Viejo. The property combines modern tropical design with open-air living, vaulted ceilings, and the comforts of a contemporary home.
A small gate on the property provides direct access to the beautiful black-sand beaches of Playa Negra. The home also includes:
- A saltwater swimming pool
- A tropical garden with banana trees, towering palms, and jungle vines
- Indoor and outdoor living and dining areas
- Ocean views and the soothing sound of crashing waves
- Air conditioning in each bedroom, if needed
- Large ceiling fans and refreshing ocean breezes
The home comfortably accommodates up to eight guests. The second floor includes two bedrooms and two bathrooms, while the first floor features an expansive studio with a full bathroom, private poolside deck, and kitchenette.
This property is ideal for small families, up to three couples, individual travelers seeking a comfortable space, or small wellness retreat groups.
Location
Casa Blanca is within walking distance of a small local market and the vibrant town of Puerto Viejo, known for its restaurants and shops.
- Approximately 15 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by bicycle to Puerto Viejo
- A short walk to the local corner market
- Close to Banana Azul resort, which offers a restaurant, tour desk, and beach club
Things to Do
Spend your days relaxing in a hammock, learning to surf, or enjoying the pool. You can prepare meals at home or explore the many restaurants in Puerto Viejo.
The area offers a wide range of activities, including:
- Zip-lining
- Chocolate tours
- Horseback riding
- River rafting
- Surfing
- Waterfall hikes
- Spa treatments
- Salsa lessons
- Cultural activities focused on Caribbean and Indigenous traditions
Guests can also watch for iguanas, exotic birds, traditional Costa Rican frogs, and, with some luck, a sloth or two.
Guest Access
You will have exclusive access to the entire property.
Additional Information
Each bedroom includes the option of air conditioning. However, the ocean breeze and large ceiling fans are usually sufficient to keep the home comfortable.
For stays of at least one week, a complimentary mid-stay cleaning is included.
Guests do not have access to the laundry facilities. However, the cleaners can provide laundry service for a small additional fee.
Guest reviews
4.8
· 59 reviews
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What guests are saying
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Meagan
4 weeks ago
The location of this open-air beach house is fantastic! it offers easy access to local restaurants and peace of mind being right next to a new police station. On top of that, the local management company deserves 5 stars! They were incredibly responsive, friendly, and resolved issues quickly. However, future guests should know that the current photos do not accurately reflect the property's condition. The sea breeze has heavily weathered the interior. Access to a dryer we believe is necessary, especially throughout the rainy season as towels and personal belongings never reached dry status during our stay. While the on-site staff is wonderful, the property owner should invest in routine maintenance. If you plan to stay, expect a great location and top-notch local service, but be prepared for a home that is overdue for maintenance.
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Andrea
1 month ago
A really nice property, with a beautiful, large garden (full of wildlife - acouti and poison dart frogs as well as birds), nice swimming pool and direct access to a very private and secluded black sand beach. The house itself was spacious, with beautiful veranda seating, particularly on the upper floor. The kitchen was adequate. In general it was clean and well supplied with linens and some basic cooking equipment. A useful supermarket only a few metres away; and Puerto Viejo has lots of good eateries and boutiques, as well as a good beach with lifeguards in Cocles. It felt fairly safe and secure. Because of the wonderful proximity to the sea, and it being a particularly drenched rainy season, everything was permanently damp; free access to the laundry facilities would have been appreciated. Also the moisture corrodes some of the fixtures in the kitchen etc. that said, we had a beautiful stay and would recommend!
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Emmanuelle
1 month ago
We had a lovely stay at this beautiful property on Playa Negra. The location was perfect for getting to the various must-see places in the area (Punta Uva, Cahuita Park, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca). Very nice house.
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Juliane
2 months ago
We chose the accommodation as a family with 4 children. It was absolutely worth it! Pool and the sea right outside the door! We were all very comfortable.
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Leah
2 months ago
We had an amazing stay at Casa Blanca! The location was unbeatable and the hosts were extremely responsive and helpful throughout our entire stay. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the area!
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Ericka
4 months ago
The property was gorgeous, lots of wildlife, black sand beaches, tons of room in the home, short drive to the main part of town, and optional AC was a huge comfort. Was greeted with chocolate and wine, and felt very safe and welcome. First, don't know who Phil is. It seemed a property management company or larger resort down the road was taking care of all details. Second, the neighbors constantly smoked weed, so that was a bummer, but not necessarily the fault of the property. Third, why is the microwave in the basement and not with the main kitchen? It was several days that we assumed there was no microwave. Fourth, The master room ceiling fan is super corroded and rusty. Why is this not maintained? Fifth, the floors everywhere are SUPER slick. I fell, hard, on the downstairs patio, and can't imagine I was the first. Finally, the bathrooms need exhaust fans for how humid the showers get them, especially since there are only screens in the windows, open to the outside humidity.
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Gabriel
4 months ago
The most incredible house
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Christopher
4 months ago
Super convenient location that is right in the beach. Open the gate in the backyard and you are right on the beach. We also saw a bunch of animals on the property which was super cool. It’s right near the main road into Puerto Viejo, so while it can be a little loud with passing traffic, the sound of the ocean drowns it out. It’s about a three minute car ride into town. Would recommend staying.
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Andrea
5 months ago
Excellent option for staying in Puerto Viejo, close enough to supermarkets and restaurants but far enough away to enjoy a quiet vacation. Suitable place for family trips
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Sofia
6 months ago
An absolutely stunning house, located on the beach where you can spend the morning watching Tapirs, frogs, eagles from the pool, hammocks or veranda and the evenings listening to the waves crashing whilst you spend the evening with your family/friends. We had a blissful few days exploring the area with family and look forward to one day coming back. Highly recommend for both families and a group of friends. The beach is volcanic sands where you can walk for miles and if you have a car, bike or moped there is so much to explore. Bliss. Gracias!!
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