Magnificent 5-bedroom beachfront villa, up to 10 people. Stunning Ocean views, swimming-pool and private access to a small white sandy "private" beach! Be alone on your beach! Located in Costa Rica's beautiful Guanacaste province, on the North Pacific golden coast. The space Watch video on vimeo especifying the key words Villa Palombia. This magnificent, five-bedroom Beachfront villa, that sleeps up to 10 people, has stunning Ocean views, a swimming-pool and also a private access to a small white sandy beach! Located in Costa Rica's beautiful Guanacaste province, in the Nicoya Peninsula, Flamingo Beach is famous for its clear skies and phenomenal weather. Constant sea breezes cool the landscape and legendary sunsets will enchant you. Flamingo Beach is the premiere beach of Costa Rica. It is regarded as one of the finest white sand beaches in Costa Rica and one of the most scenic. Its majestic mountains that surround its ocean bays makes this area one of the most beautiful Oceanside sites in the world. Excellent, breathtaking, Pacific Ocean views, a private swimming pool and a private white sand beach. Close to Flamingo restaurants, shops, grocery, banking, beach, marina and just a few kms from Playas Grande, Conchal, Pan de Azucar, Potrero, Tamarindo... Large terraces, fully equiped kitchen (microwave, coffee maker, toaster, refrigerator, cooking utensils...), air conditioning, BBQ, phone, TV cable, high speed internet access, furniture made from exotic woods of Costa Rica, towels and household linen provided, washer, dryer... and much more. Each bedroom has its own bathroom. Rental of the villa comes with a house cleaner and gardener included. COOK SERVICE in option: Proposed by Ana (the servant) according to her availabilities (except on Sundays). To pay in advance directly to Ana before each meal. Price: US$12 per person per day for "Breakfast + Lunch" or for "Breakfast + Dinner". Free of charge for children under 4. Food not included (guests have to buy and pay the food). THE GUANACASTE PROVINCE: Mention Costa Rica and people think paradise! Costa Rica is famous: its natural beauty, the warmth of its people, and its steadfast commitment to preserving what makes it so special. Villa Palombia is located in the Province of Guanacaste and the Nicoya Peninsula, on the Northwest Pacific coastal region of the country, perhaps Costa Rica’s most beautiful province. Over 630 miles of shoreline, white sandy beaches and temperate waters draw surfers from around the world. In its rainforests, travellers are captivated by the province’s variety of plant life, microclimates and abundant wildlife. The incredibly varied topography means you can be exploring a tropical forest one day, climbing a volcano the next and finishing up relaxing on a hot sandy beach. In the heart of Guanacaste is the seaside town of Flamingo, a small town that has been known for decades to sophisticated travellers as the embodiment of Pura Vida or the Pure Life. THE LOCATION: Villa Palombia is located near the seaside town of Flamingo, in the Province of Guanacaste and the Nicoya Peninsula, on the Northwest Pacific coastal region of Costa Rica. With Costa Rica becoming so popular, many daily flights are available into San Jose and Liberia international airports. It is easy to get to Flamingo. From the capital, San Jose, you have the choice of taking a 40-minute commuter flight to the airstrip in nearby Tamarindo or renting a car for a scenic 4-hour drive across the mountains to Villa Palombia. A more convenient option may be to fly into the Liberia International Airport. From there you can drive to Villa Palombia in 45 minutes. Other things to note NETFLIX Premium for free and large screen smart TV

## The Space

This magnificent five-bedroom beachfront villa accommodates up to 10 guests. It offers breathtaking ocean views, a private swimming pool, and exclusive access to a small white sandy beach, allowing you to enjoy your own private stretch of sand.

Located in Costa Rica's beautiful Guanacaste province on the Nicoya Peninsula, Flamingo Beach is renowned for its clear skies, exceptional weather, and constant sea breezes that keep the area cool. The legendary sunsets here are truly captivating.

Flamingo Beach is considered one of Costa Rica's premier white sand beaches and is surrounded by majestic mountains that frame the ocean bays, making it one of the most picturesque coastal locations worldwide.

The villa features large terraces and a fully equipped kitchen that includes:

- Microwave
- Coffee maker
- Toaster
- Refrigerator
- Cooking utensils

Additional amenities include air conditioning, a barbecue grill, telephone, cable TV, high-speed internet access, and furniture crafted from exotic Costa Rican woods. Towels and household linens are provided, along with a washer and dryer.

Each bedroom has its own private bathroom. The rental includes housekeeping and gardening services.

Cook service is available as an option, provided by Ana (the housekeeper) based on her availability, except Sundays. Payment is made directly to Ana in advance before each meal. Pricing is US$12 per person per day for either breakfast and lunch or breakfast and dinner. Children under 4 years old are free of charge. Food costs are not included and must be purchased by guests.

## Location

Villa Palombia is situated near the seaside town of Flamingo in Guanacaste province on the Nicoya Peninsula, along Costa Rica’s northwest Pacific coast.

With Costa Rica's growing popularity, there are many daily flights into San Jose and Liberia international airports. Flamingo is easily accessible:

1. From San Jose, you can take a 40-minute commuter flight to the Tamarindo airstrip or enjoy a scenic 4-hour drive across the mountains to the villa.
2. Alternatively, flying into Liberia International Airport allows for a convenient 45-minute drive to Villa Palombia.

Flamingo is a small town known for decades among discerning travelers as a true representation of "Pura Vida" or the Pure Life.

## Amenities

- Private swimming pool
- Exclusive access to a white sandy beach
- Large terraces
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Barbecue grill
- Telephone
- Cable TV
- High-speed internet access
- Furniture made from exotic Costa Rican woods
- Towels and household linens provided
- Washer and dryer
- Housekeeping and gardening services included
- Optional cook service available (extra charge)
- Premium Netflix on a large-screen smart TV

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This is such a beautiful place!  We especially loved the incredible view and the private beach - you couldn't find a more perfect place to swim and enjoy the Costa Rican coast!

We're glad you enjoyed your stay at Villa Palombia and its natural surroundings!

This home sits high on a cliff in Playa Flamingo.  It has an amazing view and was very spacious and comfortable.  It was a perfect location for our party of 10, all of whom were adults who like their privacy & peace & quiet. Jean-Francois was very easy to reach.  I would not recommend this house for parties with young children. There are lots of tiled steps with limited railings.  The steps are glazed terra cotta & very slippery when wet.  The pool is a wading  pool - about 4ft deep. Ana and Juan are awesome and onsite and, unless you tell them otherwise, are inside the house daily cleaning by 7:30AM.  Important to communicate your preferences about this upfront.  The house is about .5 mile walk into town which is downhill.  Parking in town was easy to find. There are lots of great restaurants in town.

Beautiful views. The private beach is shared by 3-4 other homes and is accessible by a long set of steps, which are very steep in places. We loved having dinner overlooking the ocean every night.

Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time at Villa Palombia.

Can’t recommend this place enough.  The house was perfect for two families (five kids total).  It’s comfortable, clean and a beautiful place. Juan and Ana were great making sure we had everything we needed.  Both the view and the private beach really set this place a part as something that we will definitely look forward to returning to.

The location was Great in so many ways.  We spent hours on end sitting on the veranda and looking out onto the bay, with a nice breeze keeping us temperate.  Super relaxing!  I wish we could see the sunset from that spot - but fortunately, it was only a 5 minute walk (up hill) to a point where the sunsets were amazing.  Well worth it.  The spot was also convenient to the "town" - and we enjoyed the walk (down/up a steep hill) each day to the convenience store, taqueria and several restaurants and Monday "night market".  It would have also been the same walk to go to the Playa Flamingo beach (which we didn't end up doing).  We used the "private" beach most days - and walked down.  At low tide it was fantastic, and you could even snorkle into some little caves.  Unfortunately, when we were there the "red tide" was in most days, making the water unswimmable (and unattractive) - and it was quite windy (typical for the time of year) which made the waves very rough (bad for snorkeling) , the water temperatures quite cool, and sitting on the beach undoable b/c the sand was whipping into our faces.    I think we just caught a couple of bad weather days from that perspective - on good weather/tide days, it would be truly amazing and we would have spent hours on end (especially the kids) down there.  We did drive to a local beach one day (Playa Conchal - parking in Brasalita and walking across the Brasalita beach) and that was beautiful (although a little touristy).  The caretakers - Ana and Juan - were very kind and helpful (speaking spanish would be very helpful to communicate with them) - and Ana was a wonderful cook - especially on the last night when she cooked us a feast of her best recipes.  The pool was nice to sit on the stools, reading a book/drinking a beer, and looking out into the bays.  It was not a "swimming" pool - and the water temperature was quite cool (and it was shaded) - so the kids weren't very interested.  I imagine if it was not so breezy, it would have been a welcome relief going into the water - as it was, the temperature with the breeze was PERFECT - and we were all very content to just laze in the lounge chairs reading  a book and just not getting tired of the amazing view.  The house itself was a little dated - but had everything, was comfortable and very clean - we had no complaints about the usability of anything and the space was easily big enough to accommodate our 2 families and we could have had more.  The oddity (not super uncommon in CR) is that access to the lower level (the lower two bedrooms) is from the outside only - off the shared veranda and balcony.  Not a big deal, but just something to note.  All-in-all, it was a great place to go for the location, views and kindness of Ana and Juan!

The location and view is amazing. 🙌. We spent quiet days by the pool and beach enjoying all the wildlife. And Ana and Jean went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable.

This house is perfectly situated. The private beach was so fun. We spent every day there. Our young kids (9 and 12) played for hours. Ana and Juan were phenomenal caretakers. They kept the place super clean, and helped us get groceries, and even cooked up a meal for us. When we arrived, there was fresh fruit in the fridge. Highly recommend the place!

Stunning!!!   Perfect vacation spot for adults/teens.  It's even better than the pictures. There is something for everyone nearby...and the house and beach are so perfect in themselves that you never have to leave.  We took a family of 7.  Mom, Dad, 4-Twenty Somethings and a 14 year old and the house and location were perfect.  There is something for everyone nearby...Golf, nightlife, beach life, etc.   All of the basics are also very convenient (grocery, pharmacy, restaurants.). Jean-Francois was very responsive and helpful and Ana and Juan were perfect on-site hosts.  Very helpful and kind, with nice surprise touches showing up from time to time (fresh fruit, coffee made in the morning, little treats) and they kept the house sparkling clean!    (Note:  I would NOT recommend the house for young children as there are multiple high drop-offs without railings, etc. and you will spend your time keeping kids away from edges instead of relaxing.)

Wow!!  What a wonderful place to stay while in Playa Flamingo.  We enjoyed everything about our stay!   Ana and Juan are amazing and their hospitality is outstanding.

The house was everything I hoped for and more. Ana and Juan were great. We spent lots of time on the porch, and I wish I could be back there right now!

This home is beautiful and easily accommodated 7 people. Ana and Juan are so nice! The views of the surrounding country and ocean are truly awe inspiring. Jean is a gracious host. Thank you so much.

Second time there and didn’t disappoint

It is a wonderful place. Our family of 6 loved every moment of it. Anna was so accommodating and kind. The place was very easy to find on Waze.everything we needed we were provided. All was perfect Thank you!!

Villa Palombia is a private, quiet 5 BR home perched on the Pacific Ocean in Playa Flamingo.  It easily accommodated our party of 8 including 3 couples, a college-age son and a family friend.  The deck overlooking the ocean was a favorite place in the morning for coffee and in the evening for looking at the stars while listening to the sounds of nature and solving the world's problems!   Below the deck 95 steps a totally private beach spread for 200 yards.  Depending on the tides, it was 20 to 100 feet wide at different times of the day and partially sheltered by beautiful flowering trees.  We brought a "Spike Ball" game and enjoyed several hours of soft sand play.  We also snorkeled in the shallow, clear waters near this beach.  15 minutes walk down the road was a small commercial area with restaurants, small shops, a rental car agency and another 5 minutes walk was the marina.  We took advantage of a fishing excursion and a sail/snorkel excursion during our week there.  Besides the beauty and peace of the surroundings, our biggest joy was the kind hospitality of Ana and Juan - the helpers at the house.  They were available any time we needed them for short car rides, help with getting groceries or anything else needed.  Ana even prepared the Yellowfin Tuna that we caught for dinner one evening.  She was so kind and helpful.  While our Spanish was limited and her English was also, we managed to communicate with a lot of hand gestures and smiles.  Our stay at the villa was comfortable and the setting added to our family adventure.  A completely different experience than if we had stayed in a hotel nearby - we got a taste of the real and beautiful setting and people of Costa Rica.

This home was a truly amazing way to spend a week in Costa Rica. The view was breathtaking from every single room and having your own private pool as well as private beach? Perfect! We enjoyed late mornings sitting at the pool (there were barstools right in the pool!) and many afternoons down at the beach listening to the waves. The bedrooms worked out great - each one had it's own attached bathroom which is really nice when you're traveling with an assorted group. There were fun activities to do right in Playa Flamingo so it was nice that the house was located close by but yet secluded. Ana and Juan were absolutely wonderful and always available when needed as they live close by. Ana made wonderful meals for us - what a treat! They kept the house looking wonderful as well. Make sure to brush up on your Spanish before going though! I enjoyed knocking the rust off my Spanish skills :-) I would highly recommend this home to anyone thinking of traveling there. Hopefully some day we can go back!!

A truly one of a kind experience. The property is amazing, and Anna is even better. She is an amazing cook and overall host.

This property is stunning.  Plenty of room and you have access to your own private beach! The guest keepers Ana and Juan go out of their way to make your stay relaxing and worry free.  Ana even insisted we let her drive us to our restaurant for dinner when we couldn't find a cab for a reasonable rate, so hospitable. The house is located about 10-12 walk to restaurants and stores at Playa Flamingo.  Ana's home cooked meals are fantastic, and the views from the balconies are incredible.  You have lots of privacy here, which allowed our group to relax even more. We loved the private beach, the sand is soo soft. All the beds and bathrooms were very nice. The home had large living spaces which made it great for our group when enjoying time hanging out in the morning and evening.  The home is a little challenging to spot from the road, you should look for the red gates on the right.  All the landscaping is kept in pristine condition, we truly felt like it was like a mini resort.  This property is highly recommended, and we hope to return soon! Thank you JF, Ana and Juan!!

Excellent place, with a very good location. The house is very beautiful and the place is very quiet. Ana and Juan are excellent too!!!

Excelente lugar, con muy buena ubicacion. La casa es muy bella y el lugar muy tranquilo. Ana y Juan son excelentes tambien!!!

Anna and Juan were great. House was as advertised. Great private beach. Nice vacation.

This is a huge home right on the water. Location was ideal for beach and swimming. We had two adults and four kids with us so there was lots of room to spread out. Ana did all dinners for us and they were all wonderful. Lots of leftovers for easy lunches. Some of the air conditioners in the bedrooms didn't work very well. Two of the five malfunctioned during our stay. Be prepared for lots of insects in the home - Just comes with the the territory. But you can't beat the view from this house and we did enjoy our stay.

Thanks for your comments Melisa. Although Ana cleaned the house every day and did what’s necessary regarding the insects, she can not do anything if there is some food under cover after she left the villa... Unfortunately, it seems you did not well understand her instructions regarding the food and the importance in the tropics to switch off the lights outside if it rains during the night to avoid insects inside the house. We have double checked all the ACs and will change the one which is in one of the two bedrooms on the 1st floor as it is a little bit noisy. Once more, thank you for your comments in order us to always improve the house and its amenities. Hope to see you if you plan to come back to Costa Rica. Best Regards Jean-François

Need a much better Map. No coordinates on web site. Took us an hour to find it and the police could not even figure out where to go.

This house far exceeded our expectations. The pictures don't do it justice. Each room had its own air conditioning unit and its own private balconies with stunning views. The private beach and the pool were incredible. We were looking for a lot of R&R so this house was perfect for us. If you are looking for close proximity to lots of restaurants and nightlife then this may not be the place as it is fairly secluded in comparison to places like Tamarindo. We loved every minute of our stay and the Anna and Juan could not have been more pleasant and helpful! I highly recommend you have Anna prepare at least one meal for you. It was delicious!

This house is definitely in one of the most stunning locations I have been to. The view as everyone has noted is spectacular. I agree that Anna and Juan are wonderful, sweet and very attentive. I was very unprepared (my fault) because they do not speak too much English and my Spanish is limited. So if you do not speak Spanish, I would remember to bring a dictionary (wish I had as I would have loved to converse with them more) The kitchen is not great. It definitely needs updating. I also agree with previous reviews that there are some plumbing issues as well. Unlike other reviews, we found the beds to be quite comfortable. Lastly, we brought small children and 2 elderly adults: there are definitely some issues safety wise for this group ( ie deck railings, lack of railings on stairways). The house is great for couples and for people with older children. Jean-Francois answered emails very rapidly and was helpful and answering all of my questions. Overall, had a great time.

This house's setting is incredibly beautiful. Waking up in the morning looking out the window, you really feel like you have the ocean all to yourself. The rooms are very private, and the private beach is clearly what makes this house magical. A quick hike down to the water opens up to a corner of paradise. Anna was a true gem, making sure that everyone in our party was taken care of. She cooked a number of delicious meals for us - you really can't beat the experience of dining on top of the ocean with home-cooked meals. The house is very well maintained by Anna and Juan, and there were only some minor issues- as noted by other travelers, some of the mattresses are a bit soft and there were a couple minor electrical and plumbing issues. Overall, a wonderful experience and we would stay there again in a heartbeat.

This house was absolutely the vibes we wanted for the girls trip. The access to the private beach is unreal and so nice to wake up and walk down to the ocean. Words cannot describe the care and attention that the on site staff Juan and Ana provided. Ana in particular is absolutely so sweet and we were able to add on services from her to cook us meals and she was such a great cook making local dishes. The house is large where there's privacy if you need to stay inside but why would you when the views are stunning. The house was fully stocked with the essentials and the staff was very attentative. I would highly recommend anyone to stay at Casa Polombia anytime!

The villa is magical and perfect for big groups. It is close to restaurants, markets, and Tamarindo. Plenty of activities close by as well. Jean-Francois is very attentive and makes sure that you have a great stay. Anna is definitely a highlight of the entire trip. The meals she made us were five star, and she is all around incredible. We all agreed that we will be back. 

This place was a little piece of heaven! From the private beach to the pool overlooking the ocean the house was the prefect getaway. The town of Playa Flamingo is walkable with lots of resorts, restaurants and tour groups however Anna was always willing to give us a lift. Also Anna and Juan were always available for us if we had any questions or concerns. Anna made us a couple of meals which were a highlight as she is an incredible cook. There were 8 of us staying here and we all had space to be together as well as find a nook to be alone. I would love to come back for a visit again sometime as I feel like we just scratched to surface of things to see and do.

I think this house is called location. I don't think there's a better quality location than this one. It has a real private beach, very nice and safe to be with the family. In the afternoon you can walk to the excellent beach of Flamingo. That is, you do not need to leave the sector to enjoy two excellent beaches, and one of them is private. Incredible. Ana and Juan are also very helpful and we ate with Ana. I would not only come back but I am making plans to return.

Creo que esta casa se llama ubicación. No creo exista una ubicación de mejor calidad que esta. Tiene paya privada de verdad, muy bonita y segura para estar en familia. En la tarde tiene a distancia caminando la excelente playa de Flamingo. Vale decir no es necesario salir del sector para gozar, de dos excelentes playas, y una de ellas privada. Increíble. Ana y Juan cuento aparte muy cooperadores y con Ana comimos increíble. No solo volvería si no que estoy haciendo planes para volver.

The house is nice and comfortable. It´s perfect for big groups beacuse due to its size it never feels crowded. The private beach is awesome. Not exactly a pool house but more of a beach house with great view. The area where it´s located is very nice because it is close to the center but in a secluded residential place.

We stayed here (four couples) from 12/21/2016 through 12/27/2016. While we had our issues which I will note below, I agree that the views are stunning and that the caretakers, Ana and Juan, were wonderful and did so many things to make our time in Costa Rica enjoyable. Ana is a fantastic cook and in large part due to her, we ate most of our meals in the house. The house is huge; however with all due respect to the owner, we do not believe it was “luxury” in the sense of the word as we are familiar with it. I have seen all the five star reviews and while we agree with many of the comments made, we cannot give it five stars. Perhaps we stayed at a bad time. While there are indeed five bedrooms, two couples had to change rooms four out of the six nights we were there due to major leaks into one of the bedrooms from rain, a broken toilet which flooded a bathroom in one of the bedrooms during the night, and the A/C not working one night in one of the bedrooms, thus making it effectively a four bedroom home. There was a spike sticking up on the top patio where a door stop had broken off prior to our stay that was barely visible and which my daughter-in-law stepped on puncturing her foot (it was removed after we alerted the owner about her injury). The beds, as noted by other reviewers, are somewhat uncomfortable and noisy. They are not special mattresses as the owner seemed to claim in his response to one of the reviewers--they are ordinary mattresses on wooden slats which are not screwed down to the bed frame thus causing a great deal of the noise. Perhaps without all of these physical problems I would not be so critical of the worn couches and bedding (old sheets, no mattress pads, worn blankets and bedspreads) and the incredible amount of ants in and around the kitchen, dining room and living room—we sprayed the kitchen the first night we were there and literally in excess of 100 ants came out from the bottom of the walls. I thought, and several online blogs agree with me, that “essentials” being listed as an extra in the Airbnb listing meant bar soap for the shower and maybe even shampoo and conditioner, but none of that was provided—only pump bottles of hand soap at sinks. We addressed these issues with the owner three times—twice while we were there and once since we came back. So far he has told us, among other things, it was Ana and Juan’s fault, that Costa Rican luxury is different than American luxury, and that he never experienced these problems when he stayed there, making us feel he doubted that we were telling the truth. Not very hospitable. 

Unfortunately and for the very first time, we have had a bad experience with a guest (more precisely with the father of an Airbnb guest). His father (also one of the guests and a retired real estate lawyer who claimed having paid for all his family) but who himself does not seem to be a member of the Airbnb community, was constantly using the email of his son Josh to try to discredit the credentials of the house telling us that we were misrepresenting the facts.  He did seem to have ,since the start of his stay, a careful planned strategy to send intimading messages as attempts to get "significant refund" (his words in his last email) after his stay.  From the information we got from our trusted caretakers (Juan and Ana that all guests are appreciating), most of the issues he was raising were caused by improper use of the facilities and the impact of the other small issues were grossly exaggerated or even misrepresented.  One example of misrepresentation of the circumstances of facts is about the ants. The guests were leaving food unattended in the living areas although Juan and Ana did warn them not to do so.  Another example of misrepresentation of circumstances of facts, the so called injury of the daughter-in-law was not a puncture but more a blow , following the testimonials of Juan and Ana who were at the scene , and was due to her falling on her bottom running barefoot on the terrace and sliding towards the door, during a 45 minutes strong tropical rain although Juan and Ana did warn everybody not to go out. Happily for her, she was able to horse ride the next day...  A third example of misrepresentation of circumstances of facts was that one of the AC did leak a little bit of water because they did change the parameters of the control although they were again advised not to do so.  Fourth example, the problem of the toilets is due to one guest filling the toilets with an amazing number of toilet sheets, following Ana’s testimonial.  A last example of misrepresentation is to state that we wrote that the problems were the fault of Juan and Ana. We wrote: "Juan and Ana have always been given instructions to take care of the house and fix all issues it is their responsability" … which is totally different.  We are shocked by the use of such strategies to attempt to get significant refunds and this is not the spirit of Airbnb community.  Besides this , this guest did seems to expect from our house the luxuries expected in CR five star hotels. It is true that CR does not yet have the same building and decorative standards as in the US but Costa Rica offers other advantages. To meet the expectations of his father, Josh or his father should have been ready to pay during Christmas time about four to five times the price we did charge.  Fortunately all our previous guests during last two years were absolutely delighted by their stay and we were delighted by their behavior (see all the previous comments).  Finally to be totally fair with Josh (the actual Airbnb member) we are giving him the benefits of the doubt because he was not the author of the intimading emails and perhaps he could not stop them...

The host made us feel comfortable by having Ana and Juan be the touch point for all things Costa Rican. They helped with the car rental and the grocery shopping, despite our limited Spanish vocabulary. If you sweat take her, she is a great cook and should be rewarded handsomely for her efforts to make this villa a home for you. This was a family reunion trip and our first international journey together. It more then met our expectations. It was clean, very few bugs and hosted a family of raccoons. Most everything you wanted to do was within walking distance of the villa. Dining, bars and adventure opportunities. Food was awesome, although because of Ana, we only ate out 3 times. The Master bedroom led out to the patio with a view that was spectacular. Bed itself was good. A/C made the nights comfy. 2 upstairs bedrooms opened up to their shared patio with a view words cannot describe. Beds and baths were adequate. 2 lower bedrooms had spectacular view with their private entry however beds where less comfortable and somewhat stale smell. Would I go back? In a heart beat. If you like your privacy, the beach and the jungle all in one place... this is for you.  Overall experience was graded to be an A (my wife was reluctant to go here, however she wants to book a return trip soon). The villa with stood a category 2 hurricane that visited Costa Rica for the first time in 175 years. We felt safe and the neighborhood was secure with friendly people that welcomed us to their country and traditions.

This homes location and view are beyond words. The house is situated with views from every room. The private beach is spectacular, and the grounds are beautifully planted and maintained. Ana and Juan are nearby if you need then for anything. Use their connections for excursions, because you will pay too much if you don't. i do have to mention that the beds are not very comfortable, the TV is damaged so its difficult to watch (its not due to the reception or wi-fi) and the living room furniture does not provide seating for 10. After all, this is a million + dollar home with nightly rates that reflect.

Dear Julie, thanks for your message. Even if Juan and Ana told me the TV works correctly, be sure I will personnally check when in Costa Rica at the end of the week. Concerning the mattresses, there are med tension ones so you may have found them a little bite hard if you usually use smooth mattresses. Anyway, I will also check. Regards Jf The owner

Absolutely loved staying at the house. Ana cooked the most amazing food and was so helpful. Probably one of my favorite experiences at the house was Ana's breakfast served out on the balcony every morning. The view and the house was magical enough but Ana and Juan made it that much more of an amazing experience. You really didn't have to go anywhere, you have the private beach, the pool and the view. The fact you can get to the beach by walking out into the backyard and down the steps is what makes this house really stand out above of the rest. Also we were told that September was the rainy season and that you were really risking being rained out, but we sunny days most of the day everyday we were down there. There was some rain but only in the afternoon and evening and even then it didn't rain long. Plenty of space, the A/C units in each room made a world of a difference. The beds were noisy and weren't too comfortable, but really... Couldn't care less... After all you aren't there to sleep. You have to experience this place !

We absolutely loved everything about this beautiful house! I fell in love long before we got there with the pictures on the Internet, but driving up and seeing the house in person was breathtaking! What an amazing location and an amazing view of the Pacific Ocean.  Our family of 10 felt very comfortable in the house for 10 days. The kitchen and common areas were great as were the bedrooms. However, one of my favorite places was the deck where I enjoyed my first cups of coffee every morning and on four or five different occasions watched a couple of humpback whales playing. We also loved our private beach and the swimming pool. We made great use of each!  The location of the house was also perfect for us. We loved that we could be as private as we wanted or we could walk a short distance to Playa Flamingo or drive a short distance to Playa Conchal or Tamarindo.  The final comment I want to make is about sweet Ana. What a beautiful person! She was so much more than accommodating. Before we ever knew what we needed, she had already taken care of it. She also spoiled us with ceviche and gallo pinto! We appreciated Ana more than she will ever know.  This may have been my favorite vacation ever, and I can’t wait for our next trip to Costa Rica. We will definitely stay in this house again!

completely incredible villa with a couple on site,Ana and Juan who maintain the villa and take care of their guests beyond all expectations. Fantastic. Magical place,better than in the photos...

villa completement incroyable avec un couple sur place,Ana et Juan qui entretiennent la villa et prennent soin de leurs hotes au dela de toutes espérances .fantastique .lieu magique,mieux que sur les photos...

This house and location did not disappoint! The house was beautiful inside and out and always clean and immaculate. There was a fantastic view from everywhere, especially from every deck. The private beach was amazing and what a treat to use the outdoor shower and then hop in the pool. So refreshing!  The highlight of our stay had to be Ana. What a wonderful person who cared so much about our happiness. She is so knowledgeable of the area and was always concerned that we were getting the best value for local services. She even insisted on driving into town to look for a member of our party who went to purchase coffee early in the morning because she felt it was taking too long, even after admitting that the store probably hadn't opened yet. She was like our host mom and we enjoyed spending time with her, as much as our stay in the house itself. She cooks wonderful typical Tico meals and enjoyed sharing her recipes with us.   The location of the house was off the beaten path, but a short 10 minute walk to the handful of restaurants, stores and even the beach of Playa Flamingo. The area was peaceful and quiet and we never worried about safety or security of our stuff.   We had very few drawbacks. We would suggest less creaky beds because any movement was loud, making sleep sometimes challenging. The mattresses in the lower bedrooms were not as comfortable as the upper bedrooms. We suggest either fixing the AC in the dining room or moving the dining room to where the desk was because it was hot in that room. Lastly, we'd suggest a slightly larger dining table to accommodate comfortably 10 people.   Overall, fantastic stay in Costa Rica. If you're on the fence on where to stay, we highly recommend here!

We absolutely LOVED this beach house. One of the coolest things is the private beach and you can walk around the rocks at the end of the beach and there is a big cave. Also, at low tide you can even swim across to the island called Isla Plata that is around the rocks from the house. The house itself was spectacular. We loved everything about it!

My friends and I traveled to the house over July 4th weekend and absolutely loved our stay. The house caretakers, Ana and Juan were amazing people and extremely accommodating to our group. The house was even better than the pictures and the private beach was amazing. If we go back to Costa Rica we will stay here again. I would recommend staying here if you are planning a trip to Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica in the near future!

The house was beautiful, spotless and overall luxurious. Ana and Juan were incredibly  helpful, the pool, beach and view felt like a slice of heaven. 

This was one of the greatest weeks of our lives. Weather was perfect. House was perfect. Location was perfect. To top it off, Ana and Juan were amazing and made excellent dishes every night. We can not wait to come back again. 10/10.

Everything was accurate as depicted in the listing. The highlights were Ana - she is an amazing cook, and a kind and interesting person, and the beach - we had the whole beach to ourselves the whole time and it was just perfect. The bioluminescence was breathtaking at night.

It was an amazing trip. The house is gorgeous. The hosts are very helpful and great people. The beach is lovely- we didn't find a nicer beach around. The marina is close so you can charter a boat. Ana and Juan helped with setting everything up for us and helped to cook some meals as well. Ana is a fantastic cook! We will definitely be coming back in the future. Best vacation ever!

The house is absolutely amazing, even bigger and nicer than what you see in the pictures. We were 9 people and we where confortable the whole time. It’s very well equipped and the most important of all are, the house keepers Ana and Juan. They made us feel like at home, Ana took care of everything we needed, and cooked us some delicious meals. They are the most warming people we’ve met in Costa Rica. Ana is so amazing that we ended up calling her mom or in Spanish "mamá Ana". This is a definitely must go, if you’re planning on staying in Playa Flamingo. I still miss the view, the weather and all of that place.

All I can say is fantastic!!!!!!   Thanks so much for an amazing family vacation!!! 

The villa truly had a stunning ocean view. Pictures were accurate. The beach was completely private, water was perfect to swim in this time of the year. The patio and pool offered just as beautiful views of the ocean and shoreline. Each bedroom had it's own bathroom. Wifi worked well in each room. Washer and dryer were very convenient to have. There was 1 dining table inside and 2 additional dining tables outside on the patios that were perfect areas to eat.   Villa is located 15-20 minute walk from the restaurant/shopping area of Playa Flamingo. It is a quick 10 minute drive to a grocery store, and a 30 minute drive to Tamarindo beach. Overall a great, more quieter place to stay in Costa Rica, but quick drive to busier more touristy areas.   Jean was prompt to respond to questions via email. Juan and Ana were the groundskeepers who live next door, and they made the stay wonderful! They were accommodating and extremely helping with any questions about the area. The rooms and pool were cleaned daily. Ana also makes delicious guacamole and salsa! They were very helpful in arranging last-minute transportation. Definitely would stay here again and recommend the place to others.

We found our home in Playa Flamingo exactly as advertised. It is a beautiful, secluded home focused on views of the ocean. The beach was spectacular and the local environment charming. Ana and Juan were terrific incaring for our every need both in the house as well as exploring activities in Costa Rica.  I look forward to returning to soon.  Rob K.

This palace was all that was promised and more. The views of the ocean and islands were spectacular. There were only positive surprises and Ana and Juan (Hosts, Housekeeper, Maid, Gardener, Maintenance, Friends, Advisors) made the trip that much better and more memorable. The semi-private beach was really private as there was never anyone from the other 2 beautiful neighboring mansions visiting. The wood, tile, and décor throughout the house was beautiful. The pool was a great way to freshen up on our way back from the beach. The house is divided so 5 couples could have their privacy in their own sections or meet in the multiple middle living areas or patios. 6 showers made getting cleaned up for dinner a breeze. It was easy to get to many quaint little restaurants with fantastic food or a supermarket where we could buy and cook our own meals. If you can talk Ana into cooking a meal for you, it is a top notch experience of real Costa Rican flavors. On the private beach we were able to swim, snorkel, visit a cave that is only accessible by water, and of course build lots of sand castles. It was 30 minutes to surfing lessons at Playa Grande and 2 hours to Rancon de Viejo where we did horseback riding, visited waterfalls, ziplined, canopy bridge, and slid down the 400 meter jungle water slide. We couldn't visit the volcano because it is active. My favorite was sitting out on one of the 4 balconies and looking out at the ocean.

We had a lovely time! The booking was easy and Jean communicated promptly. The description was accurate and I would stay there again.   The vibe – It felt like a beach house with a lot of light and airy spaces. The house felt like a rental house and not like someone’s home, but I liked that about it. The house is situated out on the end of a peninsula, so the neighborhood is private, quiet, and safe.  Views – this house offers spectacular views from the pool, patio, and pretty much all of the first floor. The two bedrooms with the best views were the two lower bedrooms. The two second floor bathrooms had equally nice views from the shower. There is a broad view of the stars at night, so watching shooting stars was fun!   The house is built into a steep cliff face, so there are a lot of steps to go up and down. The two lower bedrooms just above the pool are separated from the rest of the house and you have to exit the house to get to them... great for privacy, but not so great when it rains.   The ‘private beach’ is semi-private and shared with only one other neighbor. It is situated in a small cove which protects it from large waves. The steps leading down to the beach are very steep and a little uncomfortable. There is no beach when the tide is up in the morning and evening, so the best time was in the middle of the day when the tide was down, but even then it was pretty rocky. There is an outdoor shower at the top of the path, so you can rise off as you come into the house.  There was a washer/dryer which was sufficient to wash large beach towels and clothing for six adults. The Wi-Fi worked well on the first floor, but didn’t work in the lower floor. There is one TV in the living room, which had some problems with the picture, and there are no TV’s in the bedrooms.  The A/C worked really well throughout the entire house and kept the house cool. There is no central air system, only split units throughout the house, so that adds some background noise.   The pool had nice cool refreshing water and four built-in stools, so you can sit and enjoy the view. There were also plenty of nice chaise lounges to lay on.   Furniture and beds were not comfortable, but good enough considering the rental price. The outdoor furniture was nice, with a large table for six people.   Bathrooms were clean with sufficient hot water. The showers did not have good heads, so the water flow was low, making it difficult to take a shower.   The outdoor bar-b-que grill can support cooking for two people. There is a full kitchen with everything you’ll need. The dining room table fit six people comfortable, with room for two more to squeeze in.

The house is spectacular, you can definitely trust the photos. We went in a group with 10 people and had a great time. The semi-private beach is very nice and nice. Ana and Juan very kindly helped us with what we need. Definitely highly recommended!

La casa es espectacular, definitivamente se puede confiar en las fotos. Fuimos en un grupo con 10 personas y pasamos unos excelentes días. La playa semi-privada es muy bonita y agradable. Ana y Juan muy amablemente nos ayudaron con lo que necesitamos. Sin duda muy recomendable!

Stunning views, very private, clean & beautiful. Juan the house tender was always there in case we needed anything. Great experience. 

This place is amazing. It's very secluded and provided a very relaxing environment. The private beach was great as well. Ana and Juan made the experience even better. They helped us plan our activities and answered all of the questions we had. I would highly recommend staying here!

The house is beautiful, even better than the pictures make it out to be. The private beach is large and secluded. Ana and Juan are delightful people who were very gracious and helpful. The house is in a safe, quiet location, but not too far from any activities you plan on doing in Costa Rica. Highly recommended.

Ana and Juan the caretakers made us feel very welcome. They live next door and were always available for us. the listing was as advertised in the photos with a stunning view and easy access to a small, gorgeous semi-private beach. It was very quiet in the area yet accessible to restaurants and other beaches. Ana and Juan arranged for a massage on the terrace for us and helped us with tours and day trips and other information about the area. We did not want to leave the villa to go elsewhere because we had it all, the view, the pool, the beach, the weather, the peace and quiet. 

The pictures and description for this rental are both accurate.  The private beach is stunning and the host was very helpful. I definitely recommend it! 

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