Casa Taj is a nine-bedroom beachfront villa in San José with direct beach access, a lagoon-style pool, heated jacuzzi, and ocean-view verandas. Daily chef service and kayaks enhance group stays.
Overview
Escape to Casa Taj, a spectacular nine-bedroom Spanish Colonial beachfront estate on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. With more than 8,200 square feet of living space, this fully staffed home accommodates up to 26 guests and is well suited to family vacations, celebrations, and group getaways.
Included services are:
- Private chef for daily breakfast and dinner preparation
- Daily maid service
- Night security guard
The Space
Indoor Living
Relax in spacious living areas with ocean-view verandas, more than 2,000 square feet of covered balconies, and beautiful Pacific sunsets.
Features include:
- Private media room with a 63-inch television
- Bar area
- Professional chef’s kitchen and formal dining room
- High-speed Wi-Fi
- Guest-accessible laundry facilities
The kitchen, dining room, and living room are located on the second floor and require stair access.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
All nine bedrooms are individually air-conditioned and include in-room security safes. The villa offers nine full bathrooms and one half bathroom.
First Floor: Pool and Garden Level
- Bedroom 1 — Licor: Two bunk-style beds, each with one king bed on the bottom and one twin bed on top, plus one twin bed next to the terrace doors
- Bedroom 2 — Playa: Two bunk beds with the same configuration as the Licor room, plus one twin bed next to the terrace doors
- Bedroom 3 — Amor: One king bed
Bedroom 3 has no windows and relies on artificial lighting.
Second Floor: Stairs Required
- Bedroom 4 — Pura Vida: One king bed
- Bedroom 9 — Cactus: One king bed and an open-air shower
Third Floor: Stairs Required
- Bedroom 5 — Flamingo: One king bed
- Bedroom 6 — Palmera: One king bed
- Bedroom 7 — Mono: One king bed and an open-air shower
- Bedroom 8 — Peces: One king bed and an open-air shower
Open-Air Bathrooms
The bathrooms in the Mono, Peces, and Cactus bedrooms feature distinctive open-air designs. With ceilings reaching approximately 3 meters and more than 1.5 meters of open space above—either uncovered or finished with a lattice or grid—these bathrooms provide natural light and ventilation while maintaining privacy.
Outdoor Living
Enjoy the lagoon-style pool, heated jacuzzi, and spacious sun terrace. The property also offers:
- Direct beach access
- Gas grill
- Outdoor shower
- Complimentary kayaks
Fully Staffed Experience
Included Services
- Private chef preparing daily breakfast and dinner; groceries are not included
- Daily maid service
- Night security guard
- Dedicated concierge
- Complimentary kayaks
Optional Services
Additional fees apply for:
- Bartender service
- Body treatments arranged by the concierge
- Tours and activities arranged by the concierge
Location and Lifestyle
Casa Taj is located directly on Playa Potrero, near supermarkets and a variety of local restaurants. Renting a golf cart is the most convenient way to get around the immediate area. For longer trips and day excursions to other nearby beach towns, renting a car is recommended.
Six-Bedroom Option
Casa Taj is also available in a six-bedroom configuration under a separate listing for smaller groups.
Guest Access
Guests enjoy exclusive use of the entire 8,200-square-foot estate, including all indoor and outdoor spaces, the private pool, heated jacuzzi, media room, balconies, garden, and direct beach access.
Private on-site parking is available within the gated driveway for up to two vehicles.
Occupancy and Rates
The base nightly rate covers up to 18 guests. An additional per-person, per-night fee applies to guests 19 through 26.
2026 Additional Guest Rates
- $183 per night from November through April
- $162 per night from May through August
- $121 per night from September through October
- Plus 13% tax
2027 Additional Guest Rates
- $192 per night from November through April
- $170 per night from May through August
- $127 per night from September through October
- Plus 13% tax
Additional Information and Services
A complimentary welcome package is provided with starter supplies, including:
- Coffee
- Sugar
- Salt and pepper
- Toilet paper
- Body wash
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Hand soap
- Laundry detergent
- Dishwasher tablets, where applicable
The concierge team can assist with arranging:
- Car or golf cart rentals
- Tours and activities
- Private chef services
- Pre-arrival grocery stocking
- Special occasions
- Wellness experiences, including in-home massages
Important Information
- Access throughout the three-story home requires stairs; there is no elevator.
- The primary guest must be at least 21 years old to book.
- The home is intended for responsible groups. Parties and events are not permitted.
- Smoking is not allowed on the property.
- Pets are not permitted.
Guest reviews
4.9
· 21 reviews
4.9
Cleanliness
4.8
Accuracy
4.8
Communication
4.9
Location
5.0
Check-in
4.7
Value
What guests are saying
5
Colin
3 months ago
Wow! Gustavo, Moises, Beatriz, Mileidy, and the other staff filling in on their days off were incredible. The food and value that Gustavo and Moises provided were wonderful. Beatriz and Mileidy kept the place perfectly clean. It truly was a vacation because of the staff.
3
Nancy
11 months ago
The house was as described. Pool had no steps to enter or exit. Pool towels few for our number of guests. We washed a load nightly as maid service did not have any ready til noon. Bonfires cost extra, ocean stuff extra, 5 gallon water bottles extra. I felt nickeled and dimed for everything. Other locations we visited, these are included. Food good but descriptions need work. Not a fan of wet cakes. Several crabs in the house on lower level. Doors did not seal so easy entrance for pests. Bedroom and bathrooms did not have locks and doors were loud closing and hinges squeaked. Lower bedroom to left had no hot water in shower, all shower drains very slow. Multiple flushes per toilet use. Wood floors made squeaking noise when walking on them. Very noisy house. Very dark house. Lower level and stairs dungeon like. East to get to grocery stores and town from beach. Ocean itself was quiet and safe.
Host replied
5
Austin
1 year ago
The house was as described and great for our large group of 18. The staff was incredible and really took our stay to the next level!
Host replied
5
Elizabeth
1 year ago
Maria was very helpful in helping a family of 23 people plan a week of fun. She assisted us in organizing several activities including river floating, nature walks, deep sea fishing, a private catamaran excursion, zip-lining, massages, arranging golf cart rentals and even a surprise birthday dinner for a family member, complete with flowers & a photographer. She made the process easy from the start. The staff took such great care of all of us. Gustavo, Moises, Leidi, Beatrice and the entire team did everything possible to ensure a relaxing and enjoyable stay. The meals prepared were delicious, the bartending services, maintaining our rooms clean and fresh and even washing our clothes daily was amazing. The amenities were endless, including access to kayaks & paddle boards. We were beyond impressed. For a group of our size, with ages ranging from 6 years old to 78 years old, they made each & every one of us feel special and we are beyond grateful. Thank you Casa Taj for a great stay!
Host replied
5
Amanda
1 year ago
The staff was incredible! They were gracious, friendly and helpful. Food was amazing every night! We recommend using the Bartender services! Moses made great pinacoladas and Miami vices as well as mojitos and anything we asked! The location was great. Not too far from local restaurants and markets. One thing I was surprised was I thought the house came with the kayaks and paddle boards but was charged an extra $100. Beautiful space, highly recommend! Loved being right on the water!
Host replied
5
Paul
1 year ago
We had an amazing time at Casa Taj! We booked the house to hose our wedding event and we can’t say enough about how incredible both the location and the property were. The views were absolutely unforgettable, and the house itself felt like something out of a fairytale—perfect for a dream wedding. Beyond the special day, we spent eight unforgettable days enjoying everything Casa Taj had to offer. The rooms were spacious and comfortable, providing the perfect place to unwind. The staff was incredible—the chef prepared delicious breakfasts and dinners, and the maids were so efficient we barely noticed they were there! The house had everything we needed, and if we wanted anything extra, it was just a short golf cart ride or walk into town to pick it up. Evenings were magical as we watched the sunset over the ocean, and we spent several days swimming and relaxing. This house is truly extraordinary, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a perfect getaway to enjoy Potrero!
Host replied
5
Deborah
1 year ago
We had a wonderful family union at Britta's home in Potrero, CR. There were 16 family members coming from all over the USA for an extended family reunion. It was the best gathering we have ever had. The location made it perfect. We loved the outdoor spaces. It made it so easy and comfortable for us to gather and visit. The staff and chef's made our visit so comfortable. We all felt pampered. We are so grateful for the care from the staff...so helpful, kind and generous. We hope we can come back again sometime. We all agreed that one week is not enough. Thank you for making our family reunion the BEST EVER!!!
Host replied
5
Derrick
2 years ago
Great vacation stay was great food chefs great hospitality great things to do
Host replied
5
Mary
2 years ago
Our stay was quite lovely at cottage. The chefs and housekeepers were great so friendly and accommodating couldn’t have asked for better service the concierge. Terry was wonderful And help us navigate getting to the house and getting our shuttles and everything recommend staying
Host replied
5
Oliver
2 years ago
My family felt at home/loved the place: boys loved the pool and beach front access, my parents enjoyed their sunsets balcony side, everyone enjoyed Chef Gustavos breakfast and dinner prepared daily. We did 3 excursions: ***Catamaran - so much fun for the entire family and we saw whales! *Monteverde hike/zip line - it was too far and spent most of our time I'm transit. The kids had the most fun with the zip line. However, the description was outdated. There are no hummingbirds sadly. For the price we paid it failed to WOW the entire group unfortunately. ***Leona waterfall hike and swim - saved the best for last. The entire group enjoyed every part of this excursion. Amazing hike through the caves as well as swimming in the river and at the end where there is a beautiful waterfall. Some downside: -Catamaran crew told us they were not told about Vegetarian option and dietary/allergy restrictions -LOST power for an hour at the villa. Not sure what happened.
Host replied
Location
Location shown is approximate (within 1km radius)
Choose your dates
Select check-in and check-out