Welcome to Casa El Coco! A private retreat located in a quiet area of Palm Beach Estates, which is an exclusive private community within the south end of Playa Grande. Come and enjoy a tropical get away with your family and friends! Casa El Coco has been completely renovated and the garden has been redesigned. Our newly refreshed home features 3 bedrooms and two full baths. There is a spacious fully equipped kitchen & Livingroom that opens to a large patio for entertaining. The space Enjoy 3 bedrooms and two baths, one of these bathrooms is on suite of the master bedroom. The kitchen and living room are perfect for gathering with your family and friends. New sliding glass doors open to a large, covered patio area for entertaining. The transition is seamless between indoor and outdoor spaces allowing you to enjoy the beautiful jungle gardens. Brand new BBQ to host a warm evening with your loved ones. Many hummingbirds, butterflies, parrots, iguanas, howler monkeys and fireflies visit the property to make a very memorable experience. Swim in the large pool surrounded by palm trees and turn on the LED lights to set the mood in the afternoon or evening. On the property is a private outdoor shower that makes you feel like you are truly showering in the jungle. Every room in the house has AC units for your comfort and wi-fi is also available. There is a new privacy wall w/keypad pedestrian gate and 2 new parking pads both w/sliding wooden gates to close off for complete privacy on the entire property. Relax by the pool all afternoon or take an easy two min. walk through the beautiful Palm Beach neighborhood to the second largest beach in Costa Rica. This is a very quiet, family friendly, surf beach. Surf, swim, suntan, build sandcastles w/ your kids or just enjoy a walk on the incredible beach. This is sure to steal a piece of your heart and leave you wanting to come back for more. Enjoy the breathtaking sunsets every night and be able to walk to your favorite restaurant afterwards. Within the neighborhood and all within walking distance is a convenient grocery store and 4 restaurants including our personal favorite Cafe Mar Azul only a two min. walk from Casa El Coco. There are places nearby that offer surfing lessons. Included in our house is a beach tent for young children, beach camp chairs and boogie boards for your enjoyment on the beach. Playa Grande is a unique beach town in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Playa Grande has many great restaurant options including a Wed. night market you can't miss. Only 1 hour drive from Liberia International AirPort. Take a walk down the beach and catch a panga across the estuary to famous Tamarindo, or a 25 min. drive to catch some shopping and entertainment. We recommend renting a car if you wish to travel outside Palm Beach and take in the many amazing places and adventures in Costa Rica. Some Places we recommend: Tamarindo: Hip beach town that offers surfing, sunset cruises, horseback riding, massages on the beach, ATV adventures, ziplining and boat tours that take you up the estuary to view monkeys, birds and crocodiles. There is plenty of shops and dining options to eat and enjoy drinks. Flamingo: Beautiful beach town with lots of fishing excursions and snorkeling options. Las Catalinas: check out this unbelievable Spanish style town w/cobble stone streets and beautiful shaded beach front restaurants and activities like bike paths and paddle boarding. Conchal Beach: a gorgeous seashell beach made of seashells and crushed conch shells, great for families with kids in a calmer bay. Playa Hermosa: Beautiful beach great for jet skiing, a walk on the breathtaking beach or catch a lunch at the Aqua Sport restaurant located beach front with amazing views. So many things to do from Casa El Coco. Come rest, relax and enjoy an amazing get away, soak up some vit. D and create memories for you, your family and friends!

## The Space

Welcome to Casa El Coco, a private retreat nestled in a peaceful area of Palm Beach Estates, an exclusive community located in the southern part of Playa Grande. This tropical getaway is perfect for families and friends seeking relaxation.

The home has been fully renovated, including a redesigned garden. It offers three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, one of which is an ensuite in the master bedroom. The spacious kitchen is fully equipped and opens into a living room that flows seamlessly onto a large covered patio, ideal for entertaining.

New sliding glass doors connect the indoor living areas to the outdoor space, allowing you to enjoy the lush jungle gardens. A brand-new barbecue is available for hosting cozy evenings with loved ones.

## Amenities

- Three bedrooms and two full bathrooms (one ensuite)
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Spacious living room
- Large covered patio for entertaining
- Brand-new barbecue grill
- Large swimming pool surrounded by palm trees with LED lighting for ambiance
- Private outdoor shower offering a jungle-like experience
- Air conditioning units in every room
- Wi-Fi throughout the property
- New privacy wall with keypad pedestrian gate
- Two parking pads secured by sliding wooden gates for complete privacy
- Beach tent for young children, beach camp chairs, and boogie boards included

## Wildlife and Surroundings

The property is visited by a variety of wildlife, including hummingbirds, butterflies, parrots, iguanas, howler monkeys, and fireflies, creating a memorable natural experience.

## Location

Casa El Coco is just a two-minute walk from the beautiful Palm Beach neighborhood to Playa Grande, the second largest beach in Costa Rica. This quiet, family-friendly surf beach is perfect for swimming, surfing, sunbathing, building sandcastles, or taking leisurely walks.

Enjoy breathtaking sunsets every evening and walk to nearby restaurants afterward. Within walking distance, you will find a convenient grocery store and four restaurants, including the popular Café Mar Azul, just two minutes away.

Surfing lessons are available nearby, and the house provides beach gear to enhance your time on the sand.

## Nearby Attractions

Playa Grande is a distinctive beach town in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, with many dining options and a Wednesday night market worth visiting. It is located about one hour from Liberia International Airport.

From Casa El Coco, you can:

- Walk along the beach and take a panga boat across the estuary to the famous town of Tamarindo
- Drive 25 minutes to Tamarindo for shopping and entertainment

A rental car is recommended to explore the wider area and enjoy the many adventures Costa Rica offers.

## Recommended Destinations

- **Tamarindo:** A vibrant beach town offering surfing, sunset cruises, horseback riding, beach massages, ATV tours, ziplining, and boat tours to see monkeys, birds, and crocodiles. It also features numerous shops and dining options.
- **Flamingo:** Known for fishing excursions and snorkeling opportunities.
- **Las Catalinas:** A charming Spanish-style town with cobblestone streets, shaded beachfront restaurants, bike paths, and paddleboarding.
- **Conchal Beach:** A stunning beach made of seashells and crushed conch shells, ideal for families with children due to its calm bay.
- **Playa Hermosa:** A beautiful beach perfect for jet skiing, scenic walks, and dining at the Aqua Sport restaurant with spectacular ocean views.

## Summary

Casa El Coco offers a tranquil and comfortable base for your Costa Rican vacation. Relax by the pool, soak up the sun, and create lasting memories with family and friends in this exceptional setting.

The space features 2 king beds & 1 double bed, offering plenty of room for guests to un...

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We stayed at Casa el Coco for a week and had a wonderful time. In the dark our driver had a hard time finding the place, however, Manfred was very responsive and met us to direct us to the right location. The house is as described. The backyard was lush & private. The pool was clean & a great addition to have when you’re tired of the waves. Perfect location, a short walk to an incredible beach and the best restaurant in Costa Rica only steps away. We ate at Cafe Mar Azul almost every night and every dish we tried was spectacular! Manfred was extremely helpful and very responsive. He recommended our airport shuttle transport, surf lessons and our rental car which made everything easy. We felt very safe in the area & at the house. The security system worked well. Our 8 year old had plenty to do on the beach searching for shells, hermit crabs, crabs, playing in tide pools, boogie boarding & surfing. If you’re looking for a relaxing vacation on an incredible beach I would highly recommend.

Manfred was an outstanding host, and our stay exceeded expectations. The house was spotless, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The neighborhood was fantastic—safe, welcoming, and full of great restaurants and local spots within easy reach. One of the highlights was the unique local experience, including a fish vendor who brought fresh seafood right to the door. The pool was excellent and made for a perfect place to relax and unwind. Manfred was responsive, helpful, and made the entire experience seamless. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to return. Highly recommended!

We had a wonderful stay at Casa De Coco. We had a little trouble finding Manfred's place to check in. Probably more our misinterpretation of the directions than anything. But once we found him he was quick to show us the house and pertinent particulars. I appreciated him letting us know he was there if we needed anything, but he otherwise he kept a very low profile. the house was as described. We thought it was much nicer than the pictures suggested. The beach access is literally a 3 minute easy walk, you can hear the ocean while lounging out back of the house. The backyard pool was spotless and along with the garden and privacy fence felt like our own private oasis. Manfred helped us get hooked up with a local guy who comes by periodically t/o the week selling fresh fish and shrimp( mostly frozen, but already cleaned!) It was delicous. There are a number of good restrauants just a short walk from the house. Mercados for groceries,and beverages just a short 10-12 minute drive away.

Manfred made everything very easy, and his communication was top-notch.

Great place! Awesome location. Super easy to communicate with and very helpful. Really enjoyed it.

We are a family of 4 with 2 elementary age children.  Manfred's place, Casa El Coco, was fabulous.  It had everything we could possibly need.  It was clean, safe, private, and yet walkable to the beach and restaurants.  It's in a lovely community and the kids really enjoyed it.  The pool was a huge bonus and if it were up to the children, they would stay in the pool all day, every day.  Manfred and Trevor were extremely responsive and helpful.  The location of the house, once inside the gate, was tricky for us to find but it was also night time and we had no cell service to connect with Manfred.  We stopped at a restaurant that was in the community and were able to use their phone to call Manfred.  He immediately came to meet us at the restaurant and brought us to the house.  In short, we couldn't have asked for anything more.  It was fabulous!  Thank you, Manfred!

Great location, walk to the beach, comfortable, and spacious. Great host.

Casa Coso was excellent for our vacation. It is very well maintained and Manfred is a helpful host.

We had a super nice stay thanks to the fact that the house was well equipped, in a very good location and with the help of the host.

Tuvimos una estadia super agradable gracias a que la casa estaba bien equipada, en una muy buena ubicacion y con la ayuda del anfitrion.

Manfred's place was great for getting the family together. The private pool, large covered patio, and comfortable living area were great for relaxing and catching up. It's only a very short walk to the beach for surfing, swimming, and sunsets.

We absolutely love Palm Beach Estates, and this house was so conveniently located. Loved walking to the beach (so close), and restaurants, and surfing. Definitely want to go back already! Such a peaceful retreat for our whole family!

The house was clean spacious and a great place to stay in Playa grande. The location was great next to restaurants and other attractions in Palm Beach Estates.

Great location.  The beach at Playa Grande is awesome. The pool was a joy to swim in during the evening   Peaceful compared to the noice of Tamarindo.  Great sunsets.   Relaxing house. Highly recommended.

Beautiful, private home with pool, walkable to the beach and our favorite restaurant, Cafè Mar Azul. Walk over and get your reservation for dinner, the food is fabulous and large portions for leftovers. Manfred provided beach chairs, towels, boogie boards, and outdoor hoses and showers to wash off after the beach. We saw some amazing sunsets over the ocean and monkeys passing over in the trees as we walked back home. We will definitely come back, it accommodated our family of four very well! We ordered croissants and pretzels from Manfred, and they were nice to have for breakfast and snacks! The tap water was good and he also provided a 5 gallon filtered jug and cooler. There is a grocery store within walking distance too. We decided we wouldn’t need a car next time, just shuttle from Liberia airport and walk everywhere else. Las Tortugas Hotel, north , along the beach, can plan a lot of activities for you too. We did surfing lessons with Yei (Jay) and he was great….

This was my second time staying on Playa Grande in the Palm Beach Estates neighborhood, and my family really enjoyed it.  Manfred and Trevor's property was perfect - three comfortable bedrooms with individual climate control, beds with mattresses that were actually good to sleep on, an open and airy common space, and a beautiful private backyard and pool.  The property was very clean; all of the appliances, sinks, etc. worked properly; and it was much more comfortable and modern than the property I had stayed in previously.  Manfred was an absolute gentleman and extremely responsive, he explained everything about the property quite well, and he was completely unruffled when my son accidentally set off the house alarm while I was parking our car on the second day (which we generally didn't use as the neighborhood is quite safe).  The area is peaceful, quiet, constant waves for surfing or boogie boarding, good local restaurants, and Manfred's pastries are excellent! Highly recommend.

Manfred was great! Beautiful, comfortable home in a perfect location. Not even a 5 minute easy walk to the beach. The local restaurants were very good. The directions were not the best. It would be helpful to have a pin on Google maps or Waze to find the house. Written instructions are a bit dated and they were not spot on. We will consider staying again now we know the location.

Great location in a wonderful area! Beach is a very short walk, easily walkable with kids or elderly. We loved the pool area and the beautiful landscaping.  The house felt secure and safe and had most of what we needed.  The homemade pastries to purchase were a nice touch, recommend ordering at least once! Already looking forward to our next visit!

We had a wonderful stay in Palm Beach estates. It was a great family vacation and the house had everything we needed.  Manfred was a wonderful host and responded quickly to all our needs. We would recommend to family’s looking for a relaxing yet fun visit to CR.

Positive: The house is located in a community near the beach walking a few steps away, excellent location, very spacious and with easy access and security. Negative: When we arrived there was a construction next door to ours that generated too much noise from 6am to 7pm, it is annoying when traveling with small children. I would recommend that the pool be maintained for maintenance because the ceramic hob was taking off in certain parts. I would also suggest closing with a perimeter nearby that faces a part of the neighbor's construction to generate greater security and privacy. Manfred is a very friendly and attentive person. He was looking forward to our stay, excellent host.

Positivo: La casa está en una comunidad cerca de la playa caminando a unos pasos, excelente ubicación, muy espaciosa y con fácil acceso y seguridad. Negativo: Cuando llegamos había una construcción al lado nuestro que generaba demasiado ruido desde las 6am hasta las 7pm, es molesto cuando viajas con niños pequeños. Recomendaría que la piscina le hagan un mantenimiento porque se estaba despegando la vitro-cerámica en ciertas partes. También sugeriría cerrar con cerca perimetral que da a una parte de la construcción del vecino para generar mayor seguridad y privacidad. Manfred es una persona muy amable y atento, estuvo muy pendiente de nuestra estancia, excelente anfitrión.

Beautiful house with nice pool and outdoor area. 2 min walk to the beach. As of April’23, house feels private but activity is seen on the adjoining empty lot. Kitchen is way too basic, and house in general needs elementary upgrades. Gardener comes in every morning which is fine, but there was another person who just passed through the yard, looked for something in shed and left. That happened twice during our four days stay there. AC works well, although a bit too loud in one of the bedrooms. Two boogie boards, tents and pool floating devices are available for guests’ use which is nice. Lots of birds and other creatures. Oh, and tiny ants in bathroom. Thousands of them. We were prepared for those hiccups based on previous reviews, so, we enjoyed our stay in the house.

This is the 3rd property we have rented from Manfred and as usual, it did not disappoint! Everything was as described - a cozy, traditional, laid-back setting to unwind and enjoy the sun and sand. Manfred is extremely attentive, friendly and always available for whatever needs arise. We couldn’t be more pleased with our stay! And make sure you order his fresh morning baking - everything is delicious, and still warm when delivered to our door! Muchas Gracias amigo!

Very beautiful and pleasant house, spacious and easy to use.  The neighborhood is very quiet, access to the beautiful beach within 2 min. Manfred is very responsive and welcoming, we recommend this place without hesitation!

Très belle et agréable maison, spacieuse et facile d'utilisation.  Le quartier est très calme, accès à la plage magnifique à moins de 2min. Manfred est très réactif et accueillant, nous recommandons ce logement sans hésiter!

Wonderful house. Beach access within minutes.

Magnifique maison. Accès à la plage en quelques minutes.

great location. alot to do in playa grande estates. would stay again

the casa is exactly as pictured, everything was perfect.  The pool and casa were clean and well kept. The proximity to the beach and small restaurants is much appreciated.  Everything was set for a stay as we had hoped.  Manfred responds to all our requests very quickly. the perfect casa and location

la casa est exactement comme sur les photos, tout était parfait.  La piscine et la casa étaient propres et bien entretenus. La proximité de la plage et des petits restaurants est très appréciée.  Tout était en place pour un séjour tel que nous l'avions souhaité.  Manfred répond à toutes nos demandes très rapidement. la casa et l'emplacement parfaits

Very nice house at Playa Grande. The location was excellent, not far from the beach and in a very quiet neighborhood. We were 4 adults and one child and the place was big enough and pleasant. The pool was also very appreciated. Manfred is a very good host and very responsive.

Excellent service from Manfred, very good house location (200 meters from the entrance to the beach). The house is equipped to enjoy a quiet holiday

Excelente atención de Manfred, muy buena ubicación de la casa (a 200 mts de la entrada a la playa). La casa está equipada para disfrutar unas vacaciones tranquilas

We had a great time at casa ulla. Highly recommend and looking forward to coming back.

Great place.  Excellent location.  The house could use some updating (like in the kitchen) but otherwise is as billed and very clean.  There are a family of bats that has set up their home in the chimney of the big built-in grill on the patio and hence you can't use the grill and the grilling area is covered in bat poop.  There is a good charcoal grill that you can use in place of this.  But it would be nice to be able to use the grill/grilling area.

This house is in the perfect location and offers a very safe and comfortable atmosphere to truly enjoy Playa Grande. Two minutes walk to the beach and delicious restaurants, everything you need is right around the corner, and it is close to the busier town of Tamarindo. This property offers the true Playa Grande experience, would definitely recommend!

We spent an amazing Christmas at Casa Ulla and loved every minute of it! Stay in Tamarindo if you love the more touristy scene but check out Playa Grande if you are looking for a peaceful retreat. A hidden gem of a beach is a short walk away and there are wonderful restaurants and amenities right down the road. The house is spacious with two kings and a double bed and the kitchen is set up to cook a meal if you choose. Outdoor space and pool make it tough to decide where to relax...so many options! Manfred is a host extraordinaire from the booking to the checkout. Be sure to order some fresh baked bread which will be delivered to your doorstep. We will stay here again if we make it back to Playa Grande!

Manfreds house was absolutely beautiful. The location was perfect. The host was super responsive and friendly (arrived any time there was an issue). Very clean, cleaners came after 2 days. All of the kitchen cookware was also great. Very secure also. Will definitely go back!! We were a group of 6 and we fit comfortably. Would recommend a second set of keys.

The house is absolutely fantastic! A very short walk to the beautiful beach, kept impeccably clean, a great outdoor space with a private pool and 3 spacious bedrooms. Manfred is a tremendous host - quick to address any issues and lend a helping hand. I highly recommend staying at Casa Ulla!

The house is located in a private condominium on the large beach and offers plenty of tranquility and privacy . The outdoor area is very nice, having a great table to make meals , a hammock and some chairs in the swimming pool exclusive to the house, with a very beautiful garden where you can see and hear many birds.... The house is very close to the beach and also close to Tamarindo by an alternative route. The host is very nice and helpful .

A casa esta localizada num condominio privado na praia grande e oferece bastante tranquilidade e privacidade . A area externa é muito agradável tendo uma ótima mesa para fazer as refeições , uma rede e algumas cadeiras na piscina exclusiva para a casa, com um jardim muito bonito onde é possivel ver e ouvir muitos pássaros.... A casa fica muito perto da praia e também perto de Tamarindo por uma rota alternativa. O anfitrião é muito gentil e prestativo .

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