Fill this 4 bed home with friends/family and get ready for fun! This is a nature lover's paradise. Guests have the Whole House with Private Pool featuring a grand Matapalo Tree & swing. A huge Mango tree will provide a bounty for you to enjoy April-July. Located 5 min drive to famous surfing beach Playa Negra, 35 min to Tamarindo, and walking distance to some of the best restaurants in the country. This villa is the perfect home base for your Costa Rican adventure! The space The main living area is bright and open with four large screened sliding doors that allow the tropical breezes to flow through the home. Follow the spiral staircase upstairs to find two spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Keep going up, and you'll find two more bedrooms with peaked ceilings and private desk areas. Each of the 4 bedrooms has their own powerful air conditioner for comfortable sleeping at night. Guest access Guests have the whole house, pool and parking area, along with 1.37 acres of wild areas to enjoy. Other things to note The home is in a private area with only a few neighbours close by. Latica Lodge is our closest neighbour and is visible from the backyard. They sometimes offer circus activities for our guests at an additional cost depending on their schedule. You may encounter a variety of animals indigenous to the area. We also frequently have friendly dogs and cats come visit the home. They will stay or go depending on your direction.

## The Space

This four-bedroom home is ideal for gathering with friends or family and enjoying a nature-filled retreat. Guests have exclusive access to the entire house, which includes a private pool shaded by a grand Matapalo tree with a swing. A large mango tree on the property produces fruit from April through July for you to savor.

The main living area is bright and open, featuring four large screened sliding doors that invite tropical breezes throughout the home. A spiral staircase leads upstairs to two spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Continuing upward, you’ll find two additional bedrooms with peaked ceilings and private desk spaces. Each bedroom is equipped with a powerful air conditioner to ensure a comfortable night's sleep.

## Location

The villa is situated just a 5-minute drive from the renowned surfing beach Playa Negra and 35 minutes from Tamarindo. It is also within walking distance of some of the best restaurants in the country, making it an excellent base for your Costa Rican adventure.

## Guest Access

Guests have full access to the entire house, the private pool, parking area, and 1.37 acres of natural, wild surroundings to explore and enjoy.

## Other Information

The home is located in a private area with only a few nearby neighbors. Latica Lodge is the closest neighbor and can be seen from the backyard. They occasionally offer circus activities for guests at an additional cost, depending on their schedule.

You may encounter various native animals in the area. Friendly dogs and cats often visit the property and will stay or leave based on your preference.

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Private Villa with Pool near Playa Negra - Villas for Rent in Los Pargos, Provincia de Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Thanks for hosting Julie, we had a blast in your beautiful home!

With 4 adults, 1 baby, and 1 dog, we had a wonderful time in the house for over 2 weeks. The house is spacious, has good beds, and a kind of workstation in each room, which we made a lot of use of. The Wi-Fi was great, and we could easily do our work with 3 people, including lots of video calls. The garden is wonderfully spacious, and the pool is great. It was a real pleasure every day when the family, with their howler monkeys, would walk through the trees in the garden. Playa Negra is 5 minutes by car, but our favorite beach is and remains Playa Avallanas. I'm glad Juli gave us the tip that baby turtles were being released in Junquillal. In short, we had a great time.

Met 4 volwassenen, 1 baby en 1 hond hebben we ruim 2 weken een heerlijke tijd in het huis gehad. Het huis is ruim, heeft goede bedden en op iedere kamer een soort van werkplek waar we veel gebruik van hebben gemaakt. De wifi was geweldig en we konden met gemak met 3 personen ons werk met veel video calls doen. De tuin is heerlijk ruim en het zwembad is geweldig. Het was iedere dag weet genieten als de familie met brulapen door de bomen in de tuin trok. Playa Negra is 5 minuten met de auto maar ons favoriete strand is en blijft Playa Avallanas. Fijn dat Juli ons de tip gaf dat er baby schildpadden werden vrijgelaten in Junquillal. Kortom, we hebben het erg naar onze zin gehad.

We enjoyed our stay at this property. Julie and Ivan ensured we had all that we required. The place is exactly as portrayed. Cozy beds, chilly air conditioning, and a fully equipped BBQ along with kitchen utensils were all provided. The house is elegantly decorated, and the pool area gives off a vibe of being in the heart of the jungle. We even had a few monkeys come by to see us, which was amazing. We will certainly think about returning when we are back in the vicinity.

Julie was a very responsive and helpful host! she shared some fun things happening in the area which really made our stay fun. Location is a 30min walk from the beach, so we always drove (the beach is lovely!!). Also surprisingly great restaurants in the area for such a sleepy town. We loved our stay!

What can I say ? Julie’s home is amazing! Gorgeous and pristine interior , rustic and stunning exterior with a beautiful pool and incredible bbq and tables for outdoor and indoor dining . We were greeted by Blanca the housekeeper who left us a bowl of fresh fruit . Casa Nico has stunning trees with wild life including a family of howler monkeys and beautiful birds. We had a few friendly visitors including the neighborhood dog, Pablito who we fell in love with . Ivan the landscaper was by daily to do a quick cleanup of the yard and pool . He was extremely friendly and kind . If you are looking for a home away from home with air con , comfortable beds and a spotless home look no further than here . 5 minutes from a stunning beach and restaurants . To top it off Julie was so kind to keep us informed of a turtle release at the local hatchery . Without her updating us we never would have had this experience . I can’t say enough great things about Casa Nico ! We will book again !

We had an amazing stay in Los Pargos and would absolutely come back. Julie was extremely responsive and proactive, sharing thoughtful local recommendations and making us feel welcome right away. Ivan, the groundskeeper, was equally wonderful: friendly, attentive, and on site every day to rake leaves, take out the trash, and keep the pool clean and inviting. The daily howler monkeys in the trees right in the yard were a highlight for our whole group. The house looked exactly like the pictures, was comfortable, and fit our group of 6 perfectly with plenty of space to relax. The pool was a true respite from the heat and quickly became our favorite place to unwind. We also felt very safe with exterior security cameras, Ivan around often to check on the property, and the fact that it shares the property with LaTica Lodge so there were usually staff nearby. Location is ideal too: about a 5-minute drive to Playa Negra and around 3 minutes to several great restaurants. Highly recommend.

The place is very nice, several beaches very close. The people who attended to us were very friendly, the hosts too. Well-equipped kitchen, shower with hot water, the children enjoyed the pool a lot. Thank you very much!

El lugar muy bonito, varias playas muy cerca. La gente que nis atendió fue muy amable, anfitriones tb. Cocina bien equipada, ducha con agua caliente, los niños disfrutaron miles de la piscina. Muchas gracias!

We had the opportunity to stay at Casa Nico for a week with a group of 7 adults. The number of beds suited our needs and the beds were really comfy. The place is beautiful inside and outside. The kitchen included all the things we needed to cook our meal (you will need to purchase your own cooking oil and additional spices however). The check in and out process was easy. Our only issue was we couldn’t get the front gate to lock during our stay but we still felt very safe with only the interior door locking. The location is nice and peaceful and we saw howler monkeys, very friendly local dogs and cats and a few lizards. Close proximity to a few restaurants, the beach and even next door is trapeze lessons if you feel adventurous. We did end up doing trapeze next door and it was a highly recommended experience. Julie was great at communicating and the property manager Ivan was super friendly! I would highly recommend Casa Nico for a place to stay!

An excellent place if you're looking to disconnect from the city and relax.

Excelente lugar si estás buscando desconectarte de la ciudad y relajarse.

Very nice house with beautiful garden in quite environment.

We had a great honeymoon, shared with friends and family, house is spacious, nice landscaping, pool its big.Ivan, the guy who takes care of maintenance and any issues, extremely helpful and friendly, we’ll be definitely visit again with friends.Playa Negra its a black hole of incredible beaches, restaurants, not so crowded, not so mainstream, but for sure, one of the best places in Guanacaste.

Congratulations and thank you for sharing such special memories at Casa Nico! We hope to see you again. ✨💚

It's an amazing, comfortable and cozy place. 🤩

Es un lugar increíble, cómodo y acogedor. 🤩

The house is beautiful, very open with very large windows.  The bedrooms are spacious, beds comfortable, and the bathrooms have infinite hot water.  The property is large and has beautiful trees surrounding a pristine pool.  Every day the maintenance man, Ivan, brought us fresh coconuts, fruit, and even flowers without being asked.  It’s located in our favorite neighborhood near playa negra, and is very quiet.  Costa Rica has many awesome quirks, and one that we love is the availability of “free range” dogs from the neighbors who come to visit when they smell your dinner cooking!  The property managers were incredibly responsive, within minutes each time.  We’ll be coming back and sending friends/family to this place.

A quiet and perfect place to be with friends or family surrounded by nature. Excellent hosts, good communication and attention

Un lugar tranquilo y perfecto para estar con amigos o la familia rodeado de naturaleza. Los anfitriones excelentes, buena comunicación y atención

We had the most tranquil and beautiful stay at Julie‘s place! The bedrooms were spacious, the grounds were stunning, and everyone we interacted with was exceptionally helpful and kind. Ivan the  groundskeeper and Blanca who helped our family with keeping things tidy were exceptional. If you’re looking for privacy, but still want to be in driving distance to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, this is a spectacular option!

This was my second time visiting Julie’s villa and I’ve got to admit, it was even better than the first! The villa has it all and its location is prime! We had the most relaxing massage at the Peace Retreat which is a minute away, took a short drive to the sights and sounds of Tamarindo and even got surprised by a surfing competition at Playa Negra. The villa itself has all the amenities and Julie and Kyle will never have you waiting if you have a question. We will definitely be back for a third visit. Check this place out!

Our two-night stay was absolutely magical! The house is such a happy space with plenty of natural lighting in every corner. It served as both the ideal launching pad for our adventures and a blissful sanctuary during those hot afternoon hours when a siesta became essential. The backyard was an oasis with beautiful almond trees providing shade while we lounged in the hammock. There's a lot at home to keep everyone busy - board games, toys and puzzles. But most importantly, the location was perfect. We visited 3 wonderful beaches during our stay here, all within a short drive. Several restaurants and cafes nearby too. It took us 1.5 hours to drive to Liberia airport from here, so that was another plus. We'd recommend staying here if you are visiting the area. There is something for everyone!

Perfect relaxing spot for our family. Circus performers next door was great for the kids

As a group of 9, we stayed for 6 nights at Julie's place. It was such a great experience. The place feels very private and peaceful but close enough to restaurants, beaches and small shops. The outdoor pool is spectacular for the hot days and there is so much natural light and breeze through the house during the day. The beds are the most comfortable beds we've slept on in an Airbnb before. The house has 4 really large bedrooms on two levels and the spiral staircase took a bit of getting used to but are a beautiful focal point in the middle of the house. There is lots of wildlife around the property including howler monkeys (which we could hear but not see), parrots, geckos, iguanas and tons and tons of birds. The kitchen is simple but has absolutely everything you need. The location is amazing and is within 45 mins of many incredible beaches and restaurants and grocery stores. We would definitely come back.

Julie’s place was amazing. So clean, beautiful, spacious, and private but with close neighbors so you don’t feel isolated. Got visited by Micro (mee-crow) the cat and a family of howler monkeys. Also saw a lizard and bird family / nest above the pool. Fascinating to watch the leaf cutter ants work away all day and take a break during the midday heat. So much wildlife! Private pool was amazing for the heat. The gardener was friendly and kept the outdoors clean and pool jets running for us. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook. Loved the welcome fruit and coffee. Loved that the town was near by as well as the beach. Playa Avellana was a short drive away and had a great Friday night market at the square. Fun and relaxing time! Thanks again Julie!

Julie’s home away from home is absolutely perfect. Stunning surroundings? Check. Cozy beds? Check. Air Conditioning? Check. Comfy hammock for naps? Check. The perfect pool to cool down? Check. A walk away from fabulous restaurants, fabulous beach and some of the best coffee you’ll have? Check. A host that is so great and attentive? Check. Home away from home? Check.

Julie’s place was nice and comfortable. The kids loved the pool. It was a very unique place.

We had an amazing time at Julie's house! It was a perfect jumping off spot for our family with small kids. The pool was amazing and we spent hours in it. The layout of the house worked great for our family and they had everything we needed. Location wise there are a number of great restaurants, good recommendations by Julie, nearby and a couple of beaches. The roads are a bit bumpy so an suv may be preferred although not required (at least in dry season!) Within a 45min-1hr drive there are lots of beaches and towns to visit. As a host Julie is extremely responsive and helpful which we really appreciated! Ivan is also on site daily and is super friendly and great to have around. We loved our time here and would recommend!

I stayed at Casa Nico as part of a girls trip in November 2023 and just fell in love with this area, the house and everything right on the doorstep. I brought the family back for our big family vacation this year to share this amazing location. Casa Nico is such a great location for families - lots to do but also lots of great space around the house for times when you need an afternoon off to lounge by the pool. Pool is perfect for kids to splash around and great outdoor seating to keep and eye from. We love Casa Nico, Julie’s suggestions and responsiveness and Ivan the Property Manager who is nearby - everyone is just so lovely. Ivan even taught my kids about the monkey family who lives around the house and who we saw a LOT of this year. We will be making this an annual treck. Thanks Julie & Ivan!

Julie was an incredible host.  She was responsive, accomodating, and went to great lengths to make sure we had everything we needed during our stay.  She is well connected in the community and had endless reccomendations on local activites, restaurants, and destinations.  Casa Nico is spacious and peaceful.  We will definitely return.

Thank you Larissa! You and your family are welcome any time.

Nice place, the area is amazing with nice variety of restaurants and beaches nearby. The house was very nice for a big family. Rooms were very spacious. Ivan and Blanca take care of the property and they were extremely helpful. Definitely going back!!!

A week at Casa Nico was hands down my best experience at an Airbnb, Kyle and Julie were communicative, helpful, and made fantastic recommendations. This villa in Los Pargos is a must stay for anyone looking in Costa Rica! Only 40 minutes from the beautiful beach town of Tamarindo, with great restaurants like Mycelium and Cafe Playa Negra just a few minutes away! Couldn’t recommend more

Everything was very nice clean and cozy, the only complaint is that the freezer and the fridge didn't work very well and the wifi didn't work either.

Todo muy bonito limpio y acogedor, la única queja es que el congelador y la nevera no funcionaba muy bien y el wifi tampoco.

Thank you for letting me know about the fridge Sharon. This is the first that I have heard about that. I’m glad we were able to connect you to the internet through alternate means and I’m sorry that the service from our provider wasn’t repaired when the company said it would be.

Very nice place. Excellent for a family vacation.

Thank you for staying with us Javier! The water pump for the town has been repaired and we are so sorry it affected your last evening.

We had a wonderful family vacation.  The house is comfortable and well equipped and in an ideal location for exploring the Playa Negra/Avellanas/Junquillal area. Julie was a kind and communicative host and we look forward to staying at her property again the next time we are in the area.

Thank you so much Ben! We look forward to having you again. 😃

Had an amazing time! Great place and great host.

Julie is such an amazing host. She is caring and attentive. Her place is located where you can access to the marvelous beach where you can spot a lot of sea creatures! The waves are just breathtakingly beautiful! Also it is not too busy. There are a lot of great restaurants nearby. We throughly enjoyed our stay at her place. We really enjoyed her pool during the day when it is hot and explored the nearby areas in the morning and afternoon. The gardner, Ivan is super friendly and helpful. We had a great time!!!

Thank you Subin! I’m so glad you and your group felt at home and enjoyed the area. Pura Vida!

Our family absolutely LOVED our stay at Julie’s home. The property is stunning and beautifully maintained, and a quick drive to incredible beaches. We had to pry the kids away from the awesome pool to explore :) the house is exactly as described and had plenty of space for our group to spread out. We feel so lucky to have spent time at this gem!

Thanks Chrissy! We are so happy that your family has created beautiful memories at Casa Nico. Pura Vida ❤️

We loved staying at this villa! It was very quiet. There are some good restaurants nearby. Very clean! Pool was exceptional 🤩 And Julie our host was attentive to our requests and was responsive.

Nous avons adoré séjourné dans cette villa! C’était très tranquille. Il y a de bons restaurants à proximité. Très propre! La piscine était exceptionnel 🤩 Et Julie notre hôte était à l’écoute de nos demande et réactive.

very peaceful area, near some very good surf spots

Julie's house in Los Pargos was awesome for a surf trip. The “playa negra” is a favorite place for many beginner to intermediate surfers in a place not too busy with tourists. The house was a perfect refuge. well air-conditioned, quality internet, large intimate courtyard with a superb swimming pool. a family of monkeys even came to visit us! very well equipped in the kitchen to prepare all types of meals. plenty of games are also provided for more relaxed evenings. the maintenance team is very proactive and very friendly. also not too far from Tamarindo for shops and restaurants while having everything you need in the village to enjoy a dream stay. thank you very much for hosting us Julie! Would definitly come back! pura vida!🤙🏄‍♂️

Thank you so much Alexandrine! We are so happy you enjoyed your time at Casa Nico ❤️

The house and property were really comfortable, well stocked and well maintained. We were really comfortable and had no issues. It helped that the house was stocked with paper goods, cleaning supplies and everything was clearly labeled. We would definitely book again.

Thank you Heidi! We look forward to hosting you and your family again.

Julie’s place was perfect to start our trip though Costa Rica, great rooms, nice kitchen and a pool surrounded by lush nature, we even spotted some monkeys. All was supreme and Julie’s communication couldn’t be better, always helping with tips and fast answers. The beach that is only 5 min by car was the best spot so far, can’t wait to go back and enjoy this sanctuary again!

A quiet, comfortable, well-equipped place!

Un lugar tranquilo, cómodo y bien equipado!

Very beautiful and clean place, host was very friendly and responded very quickly. Would definitely stay again!

A nice, quiet and private place. Perfect for getting away and sharing with friends or family.

Un lugar lindo, tranquilo y privado. Perfecto Para escaparse y compartir con amigos o familia.

The accommodation is impeccable, it is as seen in the photos and even better, the place is super quiet and private and safe, with all the amenities, we really feel super comfortable and happy, the pool is super nice and clean and is all for one. In the morning, there were super cute, loving kittens. Julie and Angie's attention was top notch, they were always attentive. Good restaurants, easy access to a sedan enter in winter no problem, that place is 10/10. I recommend it and hope to be back soon.

El alojamiento es impecable, es cómo se ve en las fotos y aún mejor, el lugar es super tranquilo y privado y seguro, con todas las comodidades, en verdad nos sentimos super cómodos y felices, la piscina es super linda y limpia y es toda para uno. En la mañana llegaba unas gatitas super lindas y amorosas. La atención de Julie y Angie fue de primera, siempre estuvieron atentas. Buenos restaurantes, fácil acceso hasta un sedan entra en invierno sin problemas, ese lugar es 10/10. Lo recomiendo y espero volver pronto.

Thank you for your beautiful review of our home Cesar! We would love to host you and your family again any time. Pura Vida ❤️

We recommend the place and Julie was wonderful with us !

The place is too nice, quite accessible, full equipped and very quiet, it is close to beaches such as Marbella, Avellanas and San Juanillo, Ostional and Tamarindo!

El lugar es demasiado lindo, bastante accesible, full equipado y muy tranquilo, se encuentra cerca de playas como Marbella, avellanas y san juanillo, ostional y tamarindo!

Very nice and private house to enjoy with friends. Impeccable attention and everything is very good!

Muy linda y privada casa para disfrutar con amigos. Atención impecable y todo muy bien!

Beautiful yard and wonderful pool to cool off in.

Thank you for your review Phillipe!. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay. We appreciate your feedback about the cleaning and will make sure that it’s in tip-top shape for all guests even if they book on the same day as arrival like you. We hope that next time you visit the area you can try some of the world-class restaurants nearby that were recommended in our guest book.

We had a great time enjoying the pool and nature

We loved the house, looks like the photos and everything was perfectly clean. The location is very close to the beach, and Julie is a super responsible host, we have some questions and she always answer right away, I highly recommend this place to stay!

Thank you Karen! We hope your group had the best time!

We stayed here for a week and we felt very comfortable and at peace. It is a beautiful house with all he amenities and accommodation needed to disconnect and enjoy costa rican slow living surrounded by lush vegetation & trees. Plus it offers all equipment to accommodate family with baby or small kids. We enjoyed the pool and outdoor area as much as the indoor living space on the first floor. The neighborhood is low density and it felt safe and we enjoyed walking around. We could enjoy the sight of howling monkey near by. It is walking distance to Playa Negra Beach ~ 30 minutes on unpaved road or 5 minutes drive. If you want to explore, you definitly need a 4x4 car. We enjoyed snorkling at Playa Blanca and Playa Allevanas is another great beach for swimming. We got at the house at night and we were a bit disoriented in the dark- we finally found the house parking but there is no indication for Casa Nico - look out for a left turn on first dirt road after Latica hotel.

Thank you for your review! We hope you enjoyed your stay. The colourful graffiti wall actually says Casa Nico in giant letters but it can be hard to see if you’re not looking for it. So glad you got to take advantage of some of our recommendations. It truly is such a magical area. ✨

The accommodation was very comfortable and was in a great location. Julie was a very helpful host and available for us at any time. We would come back at any time.

We loved the house! Super comfortable beds and with everything you need to spend a few great vacation days! Julie and Angie helped us with everything we needed! The pool is very nice, the open space is very quiet and safe. We'll be back!

Nos encantó la casa! Las camas súper cómodas y con todo lo necesario para pasar unos días de vacaciones geniales! Julie y Angie nos ayudaron en todo lo que necesitamos! La piscina muy linda, el espacio abierto muy tranquilo y seguro. De fijo volveremos!

excellent 👌 choice, beautiful place , a lot of tranquility and privacy, super complete kitchen,clean .... we loved it

excelente 👌 opción, bello lugar , mucha tranquilidad y privacidad, cocina super completa ,limpia .... nos encanto

Thank you so much Alberto! We enjoyed having you 😃

We had an excellent end of the year at Casa Nico. This is very nice and cozy, it has everything described and the place is well kept. I would only recommend asking the neighbors of Latica Lodge to help with the noise as they had very loud music.

Pasamos un fin de año excelente en la casa Nico. Esta es muy bonita y acogedora, cuenta con todo lo descrito y el sitio está bien cuidado. Solamente recomendaría solicitar a los vecinos de Latica Lodge colaborar con el ruido ya que tenían la música a muy alto volumen.

Fantastic house surrounded by trees and vegetation. Quiet and comfortable. Monkeys regularly visited the tree in the yard and we were able to watch them from the balcony. Lovely home with an equipped kitchen, good aircon/ fans and generally a very comfortable place to stay! Easy to get by car to playa negra, avellanas beach as well as playa Blanca.

Thank you Julia! We’re so happy you enjoyed your stay 😃

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