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New Beautiful Villa - Casa Aura - Houses for Rent in Playa Grande, Provincia de Guanacaste, Costa Rica

What an amazing property!  Love, love, love this beautiful home.  Enjoy the privacy and security of a beautiful gated community.  The photos speak for themselves and Marie is a wonderful host.  We will be back again!

The place was so spacious and gorgeous and the amenities were very nice .Everything functioning very well too.

All I can say is WOW!!! the pictures don’t do this place justice. We had the best stay at Casa Aura and will definitely be back again. This has been one of the nicest, best Airbnb’s I’ve ever stayed in. Thank you to our host Marie she was amazing and so attentive thank you for having us.

We had the absolute best time ever. The house was the perfect place to rest and relax. The location is great and the neighborhood hiking trails were beautiful. Sara was so helpful with booking excursions. We will be back.

We are a family of 5 and had a wonderful stay. The home is beautifully designed, with stunning architecture, tasteful décor, and a layout that is both functional and comfortable. It was clear that a lot of thought went into every detail, and we really enjoyed spending time there. Marie was a great, responsive host. Overall,  we had a great stay and would recommend this property to anyone looking for a unique , peaceful and beautifully designed place to stay.

Marie is one of the best host I've ever come across! Her place looked exactly the pictures and she even offers a concierge service. My friends and I booked a stay for my best friends bachelorette party and needed help decorating the space and booking activities. She connected us to Sara who helped us booked our activities, private chef, private bartender, private ride, and even decoraters. Truly made this trip an unforgettable one. Would 100% reco Marie and this place to anyone looking for a nice stay in Costa Rica :)

The house exceeded expectations. It was clean, beautiful and well decorated. The pool was a blast for my kids. The bedrooms and living areas are spacious. And the AC blows cold. It is very pleasant, well lit and located in a very safe community. Marie and her team were super responsive with any questions we had whether they be house related or helping organize family activities.

Our stay was amazing. Marie and Sara made sure our stay was wonderful. They both were responsive to any issues we had. The water had shut off in the home one evening. We notified Sara and Marie who quickly responded to the issue and had the gardener come out in the rain. The water was on within a matter of minutes. The home is beautiful, exactly as the pictures on the listing. Playa Grande's beach is within a 4-minute drive from the home. There's plenty of eating places within the distance to the beach. We felt safe knowing that security is not only at the entrance of the community, but they also drive around to monitor the community. Sara gave us great recommendations for dinner and also offered to make us reservations. We were also given an option to book a private massage with a in home masseuse. We will definitely be back. Thanks Marie and Sara!!

Everything about this house was perfect!   My guests and I were so floored by how beautiful this space was- pictures honestly don't do it justice.  Not only was the space beautiful, it was SO functional.  I've never stayed in such a well stocked air bnb before!  Marie was a super accommodating and communicative host.  We really could not recommend this place enough.  Hope to be back next year!

We had a great time. The house is beautiful and exactly as shown in the photos and in the description. We particularly liked the pool; with two different depths, it was perfect for our little daughter. The kitchen is superbly equipped, and there was more than enough space.

Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit. Das Haus ist wunderschön und wie oft den Fotos und in der Beschreibung. Besonders gut hat uns der Pool gefallen, mit zwei verschiedenen Tiefen war es perfekt für unsere kleine Tochter. Die Küche ist super ausgestattet und es gab mehr als ausreichend Platz.

Casa Aura is an incredible spot and in a beautiful new community. The location is great and easy to get to the beach, attractions, and excellent restaurants. The house itself was well-equipped and had everything we needed including beach chairs and a cooler. The pool area is gorgeous and the open-air showers are so beautiful. We were 4 adults and 4 kids and this house worked perfectly for us. Marie and Sara were excellent hosts - very responsive and helpful with booking local attractions (we highly recommend the personal chef Pablo for dinner at this lovely house!).

The place was as beautiful as on the picture. We enjoyed the place, felt safe, and were very well welcomed by Marie. Would definitely recommend the place to friends or family! Thank you for this wonderful experience!

Awesome experience at Casa Aura.  Marie’s place was perfect and exactly what our family was looking for. The pre-booking pictures were great, but the place is simply stunning in-person.  I would not hesitate to book again.  Highly recommended.

The house was great - exactly as described. Perfect for quiet and relaxing vacation by the pool, with restaurants and the beach just a short drive away. Would definitely recommend!

We had an incredible stay here and truly can’t recommend this house and host enough. The home was spotlessly clean, peaceful, and massive.... such an amazing value for the price. It felt like a true retreat!! The saltwater pool was perfect, especially after hot days, and the entire property felt calm, private, intentional, and beautifully cared for. The area felt very safe, quiet, and family-friendly, which made it easy to fully relax, and even the security guards at the entrance were friendly and kind. What stood out, too, was my teen children, who are usually eager to move on and explore new places, asking to come back and saying this was the perfect place. That’s basically the highest compliment possible. We'll be back! We would absolutely stay here again and recommend it without hesitation.

Marie, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us! This home is truly stunning. The artwork and textured paintings paired with modern furniture really make the space stand out. It was the perfect setting for a girls’ trip—extremely safe, peaceful, and relaxing. We did experience a few minor hiccups. The master bathroom shower did not have hot water. However, there were other showers in the home that did. Also, for those who are not fans of nature, please be aware that two of the showers are outdoors (though they are covered). Additionally, the home has two WiFi modems, one for each half of the house so the WiFi connection was occasionally inconsistent. Lastly, I have to give a huge shoutout to the concierge, Sara she was truly heaven-sent! She provided excellent recommendations for anything we needed, was incredibly responsive and organized, and went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly.

Marie's place impressed us right from the beginning. The house is very bright and friendly. The layout is great. Everything was super clean and nicely decorated. We didn't miss anything and we had a very relaxed time. The amenities for the beach were also particularly great. There were chairs for the beach, a cooler bag and bodyboards. That was great and the kids had a lot of fun with it. The pool was great too. We would book this home again anytime. Communication with Marie was super easy. She shared all the necessary information with me in good time and always responded very quickly to my questions. A problem with an air conditioner in a bedroom was fixed as soon as possible. 👍🏻 I highly recommend Maria and the place.

Die Unterkunft von Marie hat uns von Anfang an begeistert. Das Haus ist sehr hell und freundlich. Die Aufteilung ist prima. Alles war super sauber und schön dekoriert. Es hat uns an nichts gefehlt und wir hatten eine sehr entspannte Zeit. Besonders toll war auch die Ausstattung für den Strand. Es gab Stühle für den Strand, eine Kühltasche und Bodyboards. Das war klasse und die Kinder hatten damit auch richtig viel Spass. Der Pool war auch top. Wir würden jederzeit diese Unterkunft wieder buchen. Die Kommunikation mit Marie war super einfach. Sie hat mit mir rechtzeitig alle notwenigen Infos geteilt und hat auch immer sehr schnell auf meine Fragen reagiert. Ein Problem mit einer Klimaanlage in einem Schlafzimmer wurde schnellstmöglich behoben. 👍🏻 Ich kann Maria und die Unterkunft absolut empfehlen.

Casa Aura is absolute paradise! Marie was so friendly, always responsive and had great suggestions for local restaurants and activities. The home was beautiful and pristine. Great location. We felt right at home. I highly recommend this home and will definitely be returning!

We had a lovely stay.  The house is gorgeous. It was perfect for our family.  Calm, quiet, safe, and relaxing.  Would stay again.

Absolutely incredible stay! The location was amazing — tucked in beautiful nature and just a very short drive to the beach. The house itself was stunning, perfectly designed, and equipped with every amenity you could possibly need. From the moment we arrived, the concierge service was exceptional, making everything effortless and truly elevating our experience. This place has everything you need for a perfect stay. We loved every minute of it. Pura vida! 🌴✨

Great place. Beautifully designed indoor outdoor features. Marie was a pleasure to communicate with

Beautiful stay! It was so perfect for my friends and family. The host and staff were super accommodating with early check-in, booking personal chef, massages and a private charter! It was an amazing time. Would stay a thousand times over!

The pictures do not do this house justice. Each bedroom had a beautiful view of the pool and nature. Morning coffee by the pool were filled with sounds and sights of unique birds and howler monkeys in the trees. The location was perfect, the sleepy beach town was five mins away with small shops and restaurants. Conveniently located near several other seaside towns. Highly recommend!

The villa was absolutely beautiful and exceeded our expectations. The host was incredibly responsive; she answered all of our questions right away, which made our stay even more enjoyable. We especially loved the thoughtful amenities, like the sound system and the pool, which added to the overall experience. Everything was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. We truly loved everything about the house—no complaints at all. I also loved that it  was in a private community so I felt very safe. I would definitely stay here again!

We had an incredible stay at this beautiful home in Costa Rica! The house itself was stunning—spacious, spotless, and thoughtfully designed for comfort and relaxation. Our host was absolutely fantastic—responsive, kind, and incredibly helpful throughout our trip. The guest manual was a game changer, filled with great local recommendations and tips, and we were even able to book excursions directly through the host, which made planning so easy. The location was perfect: peaceful and private, yet just a short drive to everything we needed—including some truly spectacular, uncrowded beaches. We loved exploring the many local beaches that felt authentic and off the tourist track. This place really gave us the best of both worlds, and we can’t recommend it highly enough.

I loved Casa Aura!! Everything you need to enjoy a beach trip was there. Close to the sea, but still a very safe, private and quiet location. The pool was the perfect temperature and all its gardens make the stay very cool and pleasant!

Me encantó Casa Aura!! Todo lo que se necesita para disfrutar de una viaje a la playa estaban. Cercanía al mar, pero aún así una ubicación muy segura, privada y tranquila. La piscina tenía la temperatura perfecta y todos sus jardines hacen la estadía muy fresca y agradable!

Excellent experience! Nice place as shown in the pictures, attention and communication of Marie very effective, place we can return happy to. Excellent location and cleanliness, very well equipped. Thank you for the treatment you received! Excellent host!

Excelente experiencia! lugar agradable tal como se muestra en las fotos, la atención y comunicación de Marie muy efectiva, lugar al que podemos volver felices. Excelente ubicación y limpieza, muy bien equipado. Agradecidos por el trato recibido! Excelente anfitriona!

One of the best villas we have ever visited in Costa Rica. Perfect location and insane design of the villa. We immediately felt comfortable and didn't want to leave. ☺️ Very stylishly furnished and quiet! From there you can visit different beaches, eat in fine restaurants and do a lot. A villa for AD. 😉 We can't wait to visit!

Eine der besten Villas die wir je in Costa Rica besucht haben. Perfekte Location und wahnsinniges Design der Villa. Wir haben uns sofort wohl gefühlt und wollten eigentlich nicht mehr gehen. ☺️ Sehr stilvoll eigerichtet und ruhig! Man kann von dort aus verschiedene Strände besuchen, in feinen Restaurants essen und vieles unternehmen. Eine Villa fürs AD. 😉 Wir freuen uns schon auf den nächsten Besuch!

This beautiful home was spotless and looked exactly like its pictures. The home has a beautiful pool, very clean rooms, a spotless kitchen and all the amenities required. The home is located inside a gated community and has security 24/7, so we felt very safe. We were so happy and pleased with our stay! Marie was absolutely so helpful for us and she responds back within minutes-hours, we really appreciated all that she did for us throughout our stay.

I honestly can not say enough good things about this home & Playa Grande!!! Our family of 6 (4 kids) stayed here for spring break. Weather was amazing and this house was everything we were expecting and more. As Airbnb hosts ourselves we have stayed in quite a few homes and this one was our favorite by far. From booking to leaving the communication from Marie was perfect. She gave us a wonderful guidebook of the home and things to do in the area. This was our first time in Costa Rica so we needed all the info we could get. The neighborhood is BEAUTIFUL and feels SO safe. Guards at the entrance learned our names after the first day and were so friendly when letting us in and out. The house is everything pictured and MORE. Kitchen is well stocked. Washer and Dryer for use. Towels are provided for the bathrooms, pool and beach. So much storage for the kitchen and bedrooms. Sonos sound system for inside and outside was a huge plus! We will be back for sure!!!!

The house was beautiful, easy to access, and safe. We have stayed in many houses in Costa Rica and this one did not disappoint. The pool was salt water which is always a plus! The beds are quite firm but we slept beautifully. I like to stay in houses that have a well equipped kitchen--this one had different sized pots, muffin pan, baking pan, glass baking pans, glass storage containers, strainer, coffee pot, blender, toaster, air fryer, etc. When in CR, I love to sit outside in the early morning before the sun rises to hear the monkeys and birds greet the day--and the monkey and bird songs found there way to this house too.

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