Fiber Optic WIFI 100 Mega !!! Casa Cerca Del Mar is a comfortable 4 bedroom, 4 bath home, with private pool and lush private gardens, all just steps from the beach. The space CASA CERCA DEL MAR is uniquely positioned 50 meters from the beach and close to all essential amenities. It's a two story home with a covered, furnished verandah on the second floor, connected via spiral staircase to a third level shaded belvedere, each of which overlook the Pacific Ocean. Guest access The entire home, pool, and grounds are yours to enjoy. Rental includes twice weekly maid service, daily pool and grounds maintenance, and the full support of our local manager. Christelle will help with everything, from transportation to and from Liberia Airport, tours and excursions. Two ocean kayaks are available for your use: ideal for paddling out to explore the small islands in the bay, or to fish the bay's lush fishing grounds for Wahoo, Snapper, and Rooster Fish. Other things to note You'll appreciate our 100 Mega high-speed wireless internet...you can access it throughout the house, poolside, or from the 2nd and 3rd floor decks overlooking the azure blue ocean.

## The Space

Casa Cerca Del Mar is a comfortable four-bedroom, four-bathroom home featuring a private pool and lush, secluded gardens. Located just steps from the beach, this two-story residence offers a relaxing coastal retreat.

The house is uniquely situated only 50 meters from the shoreline and close to all essential amenities. It includes a covered, furnished veranda on the second floor, which connects via a spiral staircase to a shaded belvedere on the third level. Both outdoor spaces provide stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.

## Guest Access

Guests have full access to the entire home, including the pool and surrounding grounds. The rental package includes:

- Twice-weekly maid service  
- Daily maintenance of the pool and gardens  
- Full support from a local manager  

Christelle, the local manager, is available to assist with transportation to and from Liberia Airport, as well as arranging tours and excursions.

Two ocean kayaks are provided for guest use. These are perfect for exploring the nearby small islands or fishing in the bay, which is known for species such as Wahoo, Snapper, and Rooster Fish.

## Amenities

- Fiber optic Wi-Fi with 100 Mbps speed, accessible throughout the house, pool area, and on the second and third-floor decks  
- Private swimming pool  
- Furnished veranda and shaded belvedere with ocean views  
- Two ocean kayaks for guest use  
- Twice-weekly housekeeping and daily groundskeeping  

## Location

Casa Cerca Del Mar is conveniently located just 50 meters from the beach, offering easy access to the ocean and nearby amenities. The property overlooks the Pacific Ocean, providing beautiful coastal scenery from multiple vantage points.

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! New Prices ! Luxurious Villa close to the Beach - Houses for Rent in Potrero, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Very responsive and we loved our stay here. Would definitely return

Great stay. Very comfortable. Potrero is a cool little beach town. Recommend.

A lovely place in a lovely spot! Location can't be beat, the beach is right there, on a quiet street with beautiful sunsets. Lots of monkeys and iguanas and birds in the trees while you're relaxing in the pool and backyard. The hosts were amazing, so helpful and responsive. If we needed something, they helped right away. Highly recommend this property, we stayed 2 weeks and had an amazing time.

The place wasn’t clean. After crawling in the kitchen and living room, my 9-month-old’s feet and knees were black. The maid service didn’t include cleaning the floors. We also felt unsafe due to a back unit where several men appeared to be staying and/or regularly hanging out. This wasn’t disclosed to us, isn’t mentioned in the listing, and we never had any introduction. While my family was in the pool (including my 3-year-old without clothes on), we could see men loitering nearby in their underwear, which was alarming and uncomfortable. We noted this to the property manager, without resolution. Overall, it wasn’t a good experience, and I’d recommend choosing another property.

I am so sorry to read your message and your expérience was not great The house is cleanned before your arrival and during your stay , the maid cleans of course the floor Now you know when we walk and now with the wind season there are a lot of dust 🙃 For the men you saw it was just the owner’s son in a part of the back yard you didn’t have access And I am sorry for that

Our family of five stayed here. We were so happy we did!. We were worried that this was a little away from popular attractions, but we loved being in Potrero. We were still able to find our way to the attractions, yet we also had a laid back, local feel vibe. The beach was steps away from the unit, and felt unique. We encountered all kinds of wildlife, including a pack of monkeys while we were swimming at the home. The host had everything we needed(boogey board, cooler, beach chairs), and the home was stocked with every travel amenity we needed. The home was larger than we expected, and more than we needed. We would definitely recommend this unit!

Excellent home, steps to a great and quiet beach. Walkable to restaurants, coffee, and market. House was spotless and modern, a/c was great. Beautiful views from rooftop

Great location in laidback town of Potrero! Response from host was prompt with quick turnaround times. Beds were comfortable and house accommodated 7 family members traveling together for a week. Great central location for exploring area. Thanks so much!

We've stayed at many Airbnbs, and this was by far our favorite. Lovely house, comfortable beds, a great bathroom for each of the bedrooms, fantastic pool with warm water in a great neighbourhood, only steps from a beautiful, quiet beach. We watched the sunsets from our balcony or took the conveniently supplied camp stools to watch from the beach.  Some nice restaurants and a small grocery store we could walk to.  A short drive from horseback riding, Playa Conchal, the Westin where we got day passes and an hour's drive from Tamarindo where we went shopping. Just as important, our hosts were very responsive to our needs in advance of our trip, and while we were there. Friendly, lovely people. We would definitely come again.

Our family loved the location of Casa Circa Del Mar, it is wonderful being so close to the beach and not having to drive all the time . We also enjoyed the pool so much and had many wonderful meals outside on the Veranda . The house was amazing with so much space and has everything you need. The Host was very kind and always available and responsive. We were celebrating an 80th Birthday and she had decorations and candles for us which was very sweet.

Thank you very much for your review we appreciate it I hope to see you again

Great spot! Very close to the beach, maybe a 90 second walk. Our group had 7 adults in it and we had plenty of space to relax, indoor and out. The pool and other lounging areas out back were perfect. Can pretty much walk to anything you need in 10-15 minutes. Will definitely be back!

Marie was Awesome! She responded immediately to all our questions, she met us at the house and explained everything. The house is beautiful in a perfect location. I highly recommend this house.

Marie was a great host. The home was just as described and fit our group of eight perfectly. Marie met us at the property upon arrival and was so fun to talk to. She was welcoming and full of information. She clearly wanted us to enjoy our stay, it was evident. She arranged for a rental golf cart to be present, we only had to sign paperwork. She was very responsive to all my inquiries and helpful with recommendations. Couldn't have asked for a better host. Plenty of bathroom that always had hot water and the kitchen and living room were great for morning coffee and evening dinners. Lots of wildlife around as we saw monkeys in the trees on several days. The area is quiet but just a few minutes from lots of different eateries, shops, beaches. The Potrero beach was so peaceful, great for morning walks and swims for young kids as waves are modest. The pool is a wonderful alternative to the ocean. The garden and pool are tended to daily. Without question, we would return!

when we got to our house the Wi-Fi was not working and Marie got right on it and they even had to run another line because The caretaker accidentally cut the line when trimming the palm trees.

Our stay was great. Very peaceful and relaxing.

The house is in a great location, if you are looking for a reasonable house in a small rural community, close to the beach, then this is a good choice. The house is just steps to an amazing beach, where we were often the only ones on the beach. We missed having a dining room table in the house, but there is one outside (as described in ad). Always felt safe both on the property, on the beach and in town. Any issues we had with the house were immediately addressed by the host, which was much appreciated.

This was our first trip to Costa Rica and we feel so lucky to have found this beautiful place. Marie was an amazing host. The house was great. Beautiful views just steps from the ocean. Any questions I had about transportation, restaurants, excursions, Marie answered right away with the absolute best recommendations. We loved our stay!

Had a great stay with our adult children and partners. The location is perfect, a two minute walk from the most pristine beach around. Four large bedrooms with king sized beds are perfect for four adult couples. Christelle was incredibly helpful throughout our stay.

The place was fantastic for two families of 4. Quiet neighborhood, plenty of space in the property, right across the street from the beach, pool was a great break from the surf. Washer and dryer were a great bonus. Restaurants/grocery/coffee/beers are a short walk down the beach and were perfectly fine. Fit two compact 4WD rental cars in the carport with a little care. Potrero beach was always nearly empty for us. Smooth black sand with big enough waves for the kids to have fun splashing, but overall very chill. Found decent enough snorkeling on Playa Conchal, which is an easy drive away. Tamarindo is <1 hr away for simple, basic surfing. Note: GMaps had us heading out from Liberia on route 911, which was washed out where it crosses a creek from some pretty mild rains. Take 21/155 through Coyolito/Brasilito (I think Waze uses this route but it was being unreliable for us)

Amazing stay!  The pool was a perfect oasis for hot afternoons and the beach is just around the corner.  Very clean bathrooms and great water pressure.  We communicated with Christelle, who was superb.  Very responsive and helpful.  The carport was perfect for our golf cart and even had an outdoor plug within reach.  We loved watching the iguanas in the nearby trees!! 🌴.  We also loved being walking distance from the main strip of Potrero for coffee, food, gym, and groceries.  Beautiful sunsets, too.

Great location, there is construction in the area which is loud but not the fault of the house and will end soon. Beautiful sunsets, pool is warm and great. Chef we had was AMAZING and definitely made the trip even better!! The bed upstairs is super comfortable. TVs didn’t work which was nice to disconnect so no big deal. We did have a few issues which they were quickly resolved. I would highly recommend this location and we will definitely be back to the area!!

This is a five star super host. The price at a premium. The house sleeps 8 very comfortably. I would. Visit again .

thank you very much for your review see you

This was our first trip to Costa Rica and I am not sure if it could get any better next time. Casa Del Mar was in a great location, close to the beach and many very good restaurants. The town of Playa Potrero is small so it was peaceful, but it had everything we needed. We were able to see Howler Monkeys, iguanas, and crabs right there at the house which was a great plus as we went on 2 excursions and saw very little wildlife. Overall the house was perfect and in a great location. The host was very helpful in setting up our transfers as well as arranging a golf cart for the week that was waiting for us at the house when we arrived. We will definitely return.

Casa cerca Del Mar is a hidden gem in a cute little beach town! We loved the closeness to the beautiful beach, and walking down the beach to go to restaurants. The views from the master suite and decks were gorgeous.

Beautiful house! We loved the pool, proximity to the beach and town, and 4 bedrooms and bathrooms!! Great communication and very easy to deal with. Our group had an amazing time and 100% recommend.

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Casa Cera Del Mar is a beautiful home, exactly as expected from pictures. We travelled as a group of 4 adult couples so separate bedrooms and bathrooms were really appreciated. We found the home easily, pool was fantastic and well-used. The house is one block from the beach so just a short walk and we made good use of the decks for sunset viewing. Beds were very comfortable, and the bedrooms large. We felt safe and had everything we needed. It was a great stay and experience. Thank you for such wonderful hospitality. We recommend for a family or group stay.

Marie’s place is in a great location.  It’s comfortable and private.  Marie is a great host.

Our stay at Casa Cerca Del Mar was great. The house itself is great and has all the amenities but the best thing is the location. Just off the beach, everything is walking distance. The host met us at the house and was very responsive to any questions or needs we may of had. Overall, we were all satisfied and would definitely stay there again.

Beautiful house in a good location. Less than 1 minute walk from the sea. Comfortable and pleasant for a family of 3 children like us...

Belle maison bien placé. À moins de 1 minutes à pied de la mer. Confortable et agréable pour une famille de 3 enfants comme nous…

Incredible place. The beautiful house with excellent pool and with many facilities in the house. Recommended 10 of 10.

Increíble lugar. La casa bellísima con excelente piscina y con muchísimas facilidades en la casa. Recomendado 10 de 10.

Everything is excellent in the house and services.

The house was beautiful and so close to the beach. We enjoyed having the pool. It is walking distance to many restaurants and bars. We had a great time!

We absolutely loved our stay. The house was great and was equipped with everything we needed. The location was great and everything was easily accessible with a golf cart. Christelle arranged our airport transfers and the delivery of our golf carts which was flawless. She also stayed in constant contact to make sure everything was okay. I would definitely stay again.

This place is fantastic! A great house, in a fabulous location. A block to a beautiful beach and Potrero is a fun little town. And there’s a reason why Christelle is a super host. She goes out of her way to make the stay enjoyable. My family had a wonderful time and highly recommend this villa in Potrero!

This house is lovely - excellent proximity to the beach and an easy walk to town to restaurants and the market. The sunset from this stretch of beach, and from the 3rd floor deck, are gorgeous. Christelle is very responsive and super helpful with information about the house and area. I would highly recommend this house, Christelle and Potrero. We loved our stay here and would love to be able to come back again sometime soon.

Location was great, communication awesome, home met all our needs and was clean and enjoyable. We would definitely recommend!

This is a beautiful house, gorgeous pool, amazing terrace overseeing the ocean and listening to the monkeys in the morning. The house suited us perfectly for the amount of people we had. House fully stocked with everything you need in the kitchen, bathroom, etc. Will definitely recommend to friends who want to travel to Costa Rica. We loved it! We did many excursions and it was always nice to come back to a relaxing place.

Wow. All in all I’d say it’s the little things that make me appreciate a wonderful stay like I had. I was met by a wonderful hostess christine who provided a tour of the home and property. The property is nicely located in relations to the beach, activities, dining/drinks(shout out to Hemingways), nearby walkable stores. The patio had a view of the ocean beach and close enough you hear waves roll onto the beach. The house was well stock with pot pans glassware and dishes also little items that you might have forgotten while your stock shopping. I do have to give a little shout out to the soft bath towels. I know it sounds silly but the bath towels put the home at a resort level along with the maintenance cleanliness and the decor of the home. I could really go on and on about the stay and the wonderful hostess. I would definitely recommend this property and I can’t wait to enjoy it again.

We absolutely loved our stay here! Just a quick walk to the beach, markets, and restaurants. Hosts were so kind, and quick to help if we had any difficulties or questions. The house is spacious and well kept, and it was really nice that each room had their own bathroom. The outdoor areas were great to enjoy a meal or coffee, or to just hang out and talk. The pool is a great size and so nice to relax by with a book. Definitely highly recommend!!

Christelle is very nice and always there if you have any questions or if you need something. The house is spacious with a nice garden and pool, very nice decorated and there is everything you need. The location is perfect, just a few steps to the beach and not far from Supermarket and Restaurants. We really enjoyed our stay!

This house was great for my family’s vacation. We spent a lot of time at the beach since the house is only 1/2 block away. We also enjoyed the yard and pool a lot. Christelle was also wonderful. She always responded to our inquiries immediately and helped us with organizing transportation as well. I would highly recommend this house!

Christelle was a great host. Very responsive to any issue or question we had. The house is on the beach so morning walks and sunsets are

Great experience - Christelle was so friendly Great location - near to restaurants and just steps from the beach

"Casa cerca del Mar" is what we were looking for, a family stay near the beach, swimming pool for children and good internet for remote work. The kitchen is very well equipped, everything you need to prepare meals. Each room with AC conditioned in addition to the living room. Hosts who are always attentive and very friendly. As the children would say: we didn't like it... we were invited!!!! and I agree. It was a great experience, it also has 2 kayaks and nearby there is a quiet estuary where we enjoyed channeling and very fun for children.

"Casa cerca del Mar" es lo que buscábamos, una estadía familiar cerca de la playa, piscina para los niños y buen internet para teletrabajo. La cocina esta muy bien equipada, todo lo necesario para preparar las comidas. Cada habitacion con aire acondicionado además de la sala de estar. Anfitriones que estan pendientes en todo momento y muy amables. Como dirían los niños: no nos gustó... nos ENCANTó!!!! y estoy de acuerdo. Fue una gran experiencia, además cuenta con 2 kayak y cerca hay un estero tranquilo donde disfrutamos canaleteando y muy divertido para los niños.

Our stay was absolutely perfect! We loved the location…walking distance to markets, restaurants and the beach! The home is so comfortable and everything we expected! Having individual bathrooms for each bedroom too! Christelle is fabulous to work with! She returned any questions quickly and was sooooooo helpful! We will be back soon! Highly recommend this home!

This is an amazing place! The house is super clean and has everything you need for a wonderful trip. We loved having breakfast on the balcony and watching the sunsets from the beach just steps from the house. Christelle was the best host, too. She answered all our questions immediately and gave us great suggestions for local attractions. We will be back!

The stay was very pleasant, the house is very spacious and has all the necessary utensils. The pool is good size and temperature too. All areas were clean and generally well-maintained. Very close to very nice beaches in the area and it feels like a safe place.

La estadía fue muy agradable, la casa es muy espaciosa y tiene todos los utensilios necesarios. La piscina tiene buen tamaño y temperatura también. Todas las areas estaban bien limpias y en general cuidadas. Muy cerca de playas muy bonitas en el area y se siente que es un lugar seguro.

This home was sooo amazing, the pictures doesn’t do it justice. Everything was so beautiful and the master bedroom had a beautiful view. Each bedroom had its own restroom which was really nice and the kitchen comes with everything you need. Christelle and her husband were very nice and had great communication with us which we hardly needed because everything was perfect! She even gave us information on different excursions and things to do in Costa Rica. The house has a beautiful view and is literally steps away from the beautiful beach. We will definitely be staying her again on our next trip to Costa Rica!!

An absolutely gorgeous place right on the beach. Had everything we needed and more! Highly recommend taking out one of the kayaks on the ocean!

Casa Cerca Del Mar exceeded expectations, the location is amazing and is conveniently located in Playa Potrero, walkable to many restaurants and grocery shopping options. The decor inside the house is extremely well done and the home was spotless upon arrival, with options for cleaning throughout our stay. There is also every cooking appliance you would ever need, as well as luxurious beach towels and even kayaks! The home is steps from the beach and the pool is very well maintained as well as the gardens on the property. We will easily stay here again upon our next return to Costa Rica, hopefully sooner than later! Christelle and her husband were great hosts, so friendly, quick to respond and great to meet while there. Pura Vida! Must stay at Cerca Del Mar!

Great place to stay, location amenities everything was great

Amazing house. Definitely amazing. Great location. We had a great time

Excellent location and home to stay in with family or friends. Hosts are very accommodating and will assist you with recommendations for beaches and restaurants in the area. Highly recommend

This a beautiful place. Just one block away from the beach. The air conditioning works great and the pool was awesome. I would recommend

The house has a great location, it was very spacious and cozy. It was very well decorated. In addition,  the person who collaborates with Tom is very attentive and helpful.

La casa tiene una excelente ubicación, era muy espaciosa y acogedora. Estaba muy bien decorada. Además,  la persona que le colabora a Tom es muy atenta y servicial.

Very satisfied with amenities and comfort of this house. Host was friendly, helpful and easy to reach. Having the beach just a few meters away was awesome.

Amazing place clean, stylish, cozy and close to beautiful beaches. It is located in a very secure area. Highly recommended

Lugar increíble limpio, con estilo, acogedor y cerca de playas hermosas. Esta ubicado en una zona muy segura. Muy recomendado

This house Is incredibly beautiful and big, perfect location, we had a great time there. Private pool, kayaks, great view from the balcony and beautiful rooms and overall decorations

The place is ideal to spend with family or friends, it is an incredibly spacious, clean and tidy house, in addition, we loved the private pool where next to it we could have a BBQ and the proximity to the beach less than 100 meters away, in our stay we managed to see a family of congo monkeys, iguanas, birds of different types and a pizza all this from the patio of the house. Sai's hospitality was incredible, a very attentive person and available at all times, really thank you very much for these incredible three days, we hope to return soon. Pura Vida

El lugar es ideal para pasar con la familia o amigos, es una casa increíblemente espaciosa, limpia y ordenada, además, nos encanto la piscina privada donde junto a ella podíamos hacer un BBQ y la cercanía a la playa a menos de 100mtrs, en nuestra estadía logramos ver una familia de monos congos, iguanas, aves de diferente tipo y un pizote todo esto desde el patio de la casa. La hospitalidad de Sai fue increíble, una persona muy atenta y disponible en todo momento, de verdad muchas gracias por estos increíbles tres días, esperamos volver pronto. Pura Vida

Our large family loved staying here! The pool, the beach, and the local community were all wonderful! The house was large enough for all 7 of us to have some quiet moments or be together when we wanted. The hosts were very responsive and fixed any small issues that came up right away.

What a perfect getaway! Our host was very responsive to each and every question that we had both before we booked and after we arrived. The house was exactly as described and it really was perfect for us. We will definitely be back! Thanks!

Great house 1 block from the beach.  The property is beautiful including the house itself with 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, plus the decks, the pool and the landscaped grounds.  There is a view to the ocean down the street and over the neighboring building.  Checked in and checkout were handled wonderfully by Saioa, who manages the property.  She met us on site and walked us through the house and also told us about the area, which was very helpful.  There is also an onsite person who maintains the pool and provides security at night, which was comforting even though the area felt very safe to us.  The beach in Potrero is great.  It is a black lava sand beach but while it looks dark in color the sand was very soft and there was also a reasonable amount of waves.  There are lots of restaurants close by that you can walk to.

We enjoyed our stay here very much! Loved the pool and the housekeeper/groundskeeper! Nice personal people.

Great space for a large group. We had 4 couples come and all of us had space to interact and separate. Really close to the beach and everything is in good working order.

We had an amazing time at Casa Cerca Del Mar. Convenient location right on the beach, dining options within walking distance, gorgeous views from the porch and balcony. The house had plenty of space for our group of 8 and we loved eating on the porch. Tom and Saioa were both very responsive and helpful before and during our time in Potrero. We only wish we could have stayed longer!

My family and I had a wonderful time at this home in Potrero. It was one house from a beautiful and quiet beach. My kids loved the pool and the iguanas that watched us from the garden house roof. We could also hear howler monkeys some mornings. The concierge was helpful, courteous, and punctual when meeting up with us or responding to our requests. She sole both Spanish and English very well. The security guard/maintenance man was very friendly, but respected our privacy. The house had wifi, a great a/c system, and a great water capacity. The host and concierge were always polite and very accommodating. Potrero is a quiet town in comparison to Coco. My brother was getting married at a boutique hotel nearby, Bahia del Sol, which was only a 5min walk (on the main beach road). The people in the town were very friendly and welcoming. I would definitely recommend this home.

Our stay here was amazing! Saioa was great at communicating with us. We rented Golf carts at Oasis from Michelle and enjoyed the carts very much! Benito was wonderful to have around he kept the grounds very clean and made us feel safe. We loved the location as everything was close including the ocean and beach as well as grocery stores and restaurants.

Don’t be fooled by the approach to this house - the neighborhoods here are rustic and may have cattle in the street in the afternoon, but this home was great ! Very stylishly decorated (bathrooms each have their own chandelier!) and very clean- en suite bathrooms for three of the four bedrooms was a bonus, plus AC for a good nights sleep. Housekeeper comes every few days as well. The pool is great for cooling off or enjoying morning sun and was also well kept. Home has full security system, locking gate, etc plus the gardener lives on the property (separate building -hardly saw him) and plays second role as night security, although we had no issues other than hearing an iguana get on the roof! You are one house from Portrero beach (which has many nice villas on it) and can hear the surf and see the beach/watch the sunset from your patio. They even have two kayaks you can take to the beach if interested. The property manager was excellent and very responsive and gave us great suggestions for grocery shopping and dining out, as well as references for activities. Kitchen had everything and there was plenty of seating to feed 8, although we were just a family of four. WiFi was excellent. We were glad to have a car to explore the area and visit other beaches on the coast, as getting to playa flamingo or other areas would have been quite a walk, but only a few minutes drive.

A place that has everything you need by the sea and close to different very nice beaches. Recommended.

Un lugar que cuenta con todo lo necesario a la par del mar y cerca de diferentes playas muy lindas. Recomendado.

I loved this place! I loved the extra touches, soft bath rugs, comfy beds & pillows! The washing detergent smelled great. Loved having the kayaks!! The clothes line was awesome. The gated area was THE BEST! to be able to pull our van inside & lock was just incredible! The ice-maker was important! The only think I would have liked in addition, would be nice beach chairs!! Some for reclining fir suntan...others to sit at the edgeof the water! This beach is a Negra beach, very dark sand! which I had never seen! We definately needed chairs! But super CLEAN & PERFECT PLACE! Closeto several other beaches! DO NOT MISS THE ATV TOUR called *Kevin's ATV Tours* 2 hours of the MOST FUN I'VE EVER HAD!! Saw so many monkeys in one of the area we rode through! Saw a baby monkey on Mom's belly area.. SO COOL! I loved riding on the beautiful sandy beach saw horses being led back as the sun was going down AND A COW walked out on the beach, Haha. We rode through many of the villages of the People of Costa Rica, this really let you see how many people live...& the culture.  We rode through hills, some cool not deep water areas, back roads, big roads etc. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Even better than the pictures. The beds are super comfy and the linens are high quality french fabrics...super comfy stuff.  Super safe, perfect spot, tons of personal touch helping with anything you could need. Great home!

What a wonderful house and location.  It is spacious, well appointed and so close to the beach!  Having a backyard pool and outdoor shower made it even better.  It's a perfect place to relax totally and enjoy the area beaches.

What you read from other comments are pretty accurate. Great location close to local restaurants, bars, markets and a few other things. It’s a sleepy town with not a lot of night life or tourist shopping. But, you can find those things with a 35 minute ride to Tamarindo.

Great place in Playa Potrero.  Close to all the other beaches and activities.  Walk to town to have dinner and drinks.  Really close to the beach.  Good sunsets.  Pool is just right.  Local contact is awesome.  House is spacious ... clean... nicely decorated... meets expectations and equiped.

We just returned home from a wonderful trip to Costa Rica. Tom’s place was a fabulous base for our week of exploration, beaching, swimming, sunning and oh too much eating and drinking. The house was great for our family group of 7 adults. The pool was a perfect temperature and the sun arrived by 9 am in the back allowing us to start early on our day. We loved the upstairs deck for evening games and the windows walk for morning sun and evening sunsets. The house was immaculate and the best stocked of any rental in terms of paper goods and other basics. Saiosa was a great help, arranging our pick up and drop off back at the airport and arranging dinner for us at home one evening. We all agree that this was one of the best if not the best beach vacation we’ve ever taken. We loved the location, especially the great beaches including Potrero Surfside just one house away from Tom’s. If I would change anything about the house, it would be to add a larger table outside so that everyone could fit around the table instead of having to eat at the kitchen bar. Five stars from the Fishers.

Tom’s place was perfect for our two families of 4. Lots of room to spread out with a great patio and pool, where we spent much of our trip. The house was just as described and the location (just one house from the Beach) was great.  There was a couple grocery stores that were close enough to walk to, tons of good restaurants, and lots of things to do.  Tom and his house manager (Saioa) were super responsive and great hosts. We loved the area- but recommend getting golf carts if you don’t have a car so you can visit other beaches and areas close by.  Justin who was their recommended tour guy was great and booked us two great trips.  All in all, it was great and we can’t wait to come back.

Nice place overall. Close to the beach and also close to beautiful beaches nearby. It has two kayaks, very exiting. The house is quite nice, although it should have some minor improvements (cleaner pool, the AC from the living room drips, too many flies when you cook, the remote from the living room TV doesn't work properly). The coming guests didn't respect our check-out time and entered the house without approval, that was quite awkward, I don't know how and why they entered the house without our permission, but that shouldn't have happened. Very disrespectful.

Thank you for your comments Pablo!  We are aware of the few issues that need to be improved at Casa Cerca Del Mar, and are in fact planning a complete kitchen remodel in the near future, along with a redecoration of the whole house.  And I'm also sorry about the "early arriving" guests--  We make every effort to prevent such scheduling conflicts.  Occasionally our guests' flight schedules cause them arrive early, and in their enthusiasm for the house and beach, they neglect to understand there are departing guests in the house still busy preparing to leave.  So please accept our appologies,  and I hope you'll give Casa Cerca Del Mar another chance sometime in the near future.  We'd love to have you!!

Casa Cerca Del Mar is all about location! It's in a convenient area making it real easy to walk to a local supermarket, restaurant, or to the beach. Not to mention hospitality: Saioa, the Property Manager accommodates all your needs. Saioa will even offer to arrange pick up from the airport or reservations for activities! The house is very spacious, and each room has its own bathroom. The onsite security was a plus! Made us feel safe! Most places in the area are walking distance, but I do recommend renting a bike from Flamingo Adventures (3 minute walk from Casa Cerca Del Mar). Ask for Franco and Henry--both are awesome. They make you feel like family. Also, you can sign up for ATV tour here as well. This was my husband's favorite part of this trip! Thank you Tom for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home!

OMGGG! 😁 We had such an amazing time in Potrero & that's thanks to our stay at Casa Circa Del Mar! It was perfect! Saioa was amazing, she greeted us at the house & helped us set up our adventures! We will definitely be going back ASAP! House was perfect & pool was AMAZING! 

An incredible place, with an ocean view that you really enjoy,  the house is very spacious and has everything you need to have a very good vacation. Really recommended for families who want to enjoy the natural beauty that Costa Rica has. 

Un lugar increíble, con vista al mar que realmente se disfruta,  la casa es muy espaciosa y tiene todo lo que se necesita para pasar unas muy buenas vacaciones. Realmente recomendado para familias que quieran disfrutar de las bellezas naturales que tiene Costa Rica. 

Convenient, huge place, perfect for big families with a bathroom for each bathroom, accessibility to the beach . Lots of board games, perfect master bedroom, Saioa as perfect property manager, Benito as the gardener and guard.

This is a great house if you have  larger group and are needing beds to sleep on. All of the beds were comfortable and the sheets were excellent! Plenty of towels and kitchen utensils as well. 30 second walk to the beach and there is an ocean view from the 2nd floor and 3rd floor "crows nest". Saioia the property manager was very friendly and timely and Tom was also helpful with very quick responses prior to booking.  The host was generous enough to offer an early check in for us but when they say 11am check out, they mean it. A maid walked into my bedroom as I was exiting the shower at 10:45am and they started cleaning the place as I dressed - There was a van parked outside and I think it was filled with other guests who were waiting to also check in early so I think the maids were under some pressure! Popular house! 

What an incredible home and location!! And to make it that much more amazing, Tom is a fantastic host who was immediately responsive and more than willing to offer up suggestions to make the trip better. His house manager, Saoia, is one of the most kind, helpful, and friendly people we have ever encountered. She truly cared that we had a wonderful time and went out of her way to do so. The location was absolutely spectacular as it is placed on a remote beach that offers breathtaking views, great local flavor, and easy access to fun activities. The home itself was very well maintained, clean, and in great working order. We also truly enjoyed our gardener and security guard, and were very sad to leave them. A few recommendations to future guests: get a golf cart, it's totally worth it. If you want to hike, there are trails just a short drive north. The fruit and veggie stand is a better deal than the markets. Visit playa flamingo and playa conchal. Take a fishing trip. Trust Saioas advice. Our family will forever cherish the memories we created at Cerca del Mar, and we have Tom, Saoia, and the rest of the team to thank. Pura vida!

The house is spacious and the swimming pool is pleasant. The communication before our trip with Tom and Soia before out trip was excellent. Soia was an excellent host at our arrival and provided us with lots of information one the area. The condition of the place however was somewhat disappointing. Especially the inside of the place is a bit more ran down then we expected from the pictures. Also Portero is not most interesting place in this area. If you have your own transport, you can use it as a good base for trips to other beaches in the area such as Playa Congal. Playa Penca etc..

It was nice that Soia met us to take us to the house. Tom was super organized and great to work with.  The house was nice, a little more ran down than I thought the pictures showed. The pool was shady and hard to keep clean even though a really nice pool boy diligently worked on it everyday! 

Thanks for the your feedback Morgan! Next week we're replacing the couch and some other furniture, so I think you'll see a welcome 'face lift' for the Casa on your next trip. Speaking of the pool: yes! May is the beginning of the Costa Rican winter (rain, wind, and lowering of the sun)...that said, you'll generally find the pool temp extraordinarily warm- it gets a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight, and even more during the high season! The water temp rarely drops below 80 F. And I'm glad to hear Benito was doing his best to keep up the leaves. The nice thing to remember is that the great big warm ocean is just steps away! Thanks again!  Tom

Tim was a great host. He made sure that Saioa, his manager for this house, gave us the keys. Saioa was also really organized and even showed us the way to the house from playa flamingo. The house itself is amazing. It has 4 different rooms with double beds and each of them has its own bathroom. We really enjoyed our dinner and breakfast there with a view. The house is right next to a beautiful beach. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to everyone else. 

Tom was just great as the owner.  He quickly answered any and all of my questions and his suggestions were spot on.  Saioa, the porperty manager is just a wealth of information.  I communicated with her directly for months prior to our arrival.  She was always quick to answer and provided accurate and helpful information.  The house is just as described and has everything you need for a fabulous beach vacation.  The pool was wonderful.  On the days we just hung by the house, the pool was an absolute necessity.  I am surprised how much time we spent there.  The entire area of Potrero is so nice, quiet and safe.  We walked all over town, down roads, and paths at all hours and never felt unsafe.   I recommend this property to anyone looking for a relaxing time on Potrero.

Tom and his staff were great! They were on top of our itinerary for picking us up at the airport and giving us all of the local information. They provided us with trusted tour companies, and places to see during our stay.   Saoia was the person who greeted us when we arrived and showed us the house and all the things we needed. She was welcoming and very available for anything we needed during our stay. They had an available chef which we used only one night, but should have used more! The house cleaner came twice during our stay and washed sheets and towels for us. The house was clean and perfect for our group of 8 people. We were there in October, which is low season so some of the bars/restaurants were closed but it was nice to have almost the entire beach to ourselves. I would recommend renting a car, so you have a little freedom to explore other areas. We used the car service that the house provided which was great, but having your own mode of transportation would have made it a little better. I would highly recommend this Host and house.  Andrew

Saioa, the  house tender, was very informative and friendly.  We really appreciated all of her knowledge about the surrounding area with regard to activities, restaurants, grocery stores, shopping, beaches etc.  The house was clean and comfortable and very enjoyable.  The beach is just across the street where you can swim, jet ski, snorkel or kayak.  Tom, the owner, was very generous to leave two kayaks for us to use.  You can walk a short distance to a restaurant on the beach to have drinks and watch the sunset or have a lunch or dinner instead.  Very convenient.  The house also has a very clean pool if you get tired of the beach.  The whole experience was very positive.

Tom was a great host!  He was extremely prompt in answering my emails and was extremely informative when answering questions about his property & Costa Rica. He has an amazing group of people who manage his property. Shout out to Saiao, Silvia & Benito!  

We loved our experience at Casa Cerca Del Mar. Tom was responsive and easy to communicate with as we worked to coordinate our travel dates. His local coordinator, Saioa, was warm, welcoming and very helpful to us. She steered us towards groceries, local restaurants, and an outfitter who arranged surfing, zip lining and fishing outings for us.   The house was wonderful and completely fit our needs. We were two families with 4 kids ranging in age from 1 yrs old to 12 yrs old. The beach was just steps away, the neighborhood was super quiet, and the beach was practically empty most days leaving us to feel like this simple paradise in Playa Portrero was for us alone! The pool was a nice added resource and was kept clean by a daily pool keeper.   Traveling in Costa Rica in late DEcember was great in terms of weather -- 88 - 90 degrees every day and lots of hot sun. It rained one afternoon for a very brief time but remained sunny even then. Even the bugs were not a problem -- barely used the bug spray we brought. The efficient air conditioners in every room were very helpful especially at night.   We did rent cars and although there are many Tourismo vans to hire it was nice to be able to drive to different beaches and the various markets based on our own schedule. Renting cars was easy but be prepared for the mandatory car insurance that Costa Rica makes you carry -- it added about $200 to our weekly car rental rate.

We had a great stay and although we did not meet Tom his assistant was very helpful. The house is very very close to the beach, and spacious. The kitchen was well stocked with lots of essentials that made cooking pretty easy. Overall was a great choice and would definitely come back.

Casa Circa del Mar is perfect! The property looks exactly the same as the photos and is kept immaculate by the housekeeper Sylvia and the Gardner Benito. The property is steps away from the beach and within walking distance of great bars and restaurants. Tom is a great host and was accommodating and responsive every step of the way. The property manager Saioa was a great resource and helped us coordinate all of our rides and excursions. We would highly recommend staying at Casa Circa del Mar! 

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