A screened porch, front pool, and nature reserve backdrop define this 4BR villa in Playa Grande. Just 50 meters from the beach, it sleeps up to 12 with four bathrooms and space to gather.
Overview
Kalumina is an ideal retreat located just across the lane from the beach in Playa Grande. This four-bedroom home is set on a spacious lot with a pool at the front and a nature reserve behind. You will likely encounter local wildlife such as monkeys, iguanas, and various fauna in both the front and back yards or while returning from the secluded beach at sunset.
The Space
The property consists of a main house and a semi-attached guest house. The main house includes:
- 3 bedrooms
- 3 full bathrooms
- Newly renovated kitchen featuring a dishwasher, full-range stove, oven, and a large refrigerator
- Fully stocked kitchen designed for group cooking and sharing
- Spacious tiled and fully screened front patio with double ceiling fans and a built-in stainless steel gas grill
- Laundry room
The semi-attached guest house offers a complete bedroom and bathroom suite.
Additional features include a covered treehouse patio above the garage equipped with hammocks and a sitting area, perfect for morning meditation or yoga.
Bedroom Details
- Master Bedroom: King bed with an ensuite bathroom accessible from both the bedroom and hallway
- Secondary Bedroom: Queen bed with an ensuite indoor/outdoor bathroom
- Third Bedroom: Queen bed plus a built-in single bunk bed
- Semi-detached Suite: Queen bed and day bed with a small ensuite bathroom
All indoor living areas are equipped with air conditioning units.
The home comfortably accommodates eight guests with sleeping arrangements for up to eleven.
Safety and Security
Casa Kalumina includes safety features such as a roll-down metal screen to secure the house. It is recommended to keep this screen down when leaving the property and overnight.
Location
Situated between the estuary and the beach, the property is just a block away from the beach entrance. Although the beach is directly across the street, due to surrounding developments, access requires a short 100-meter walk.
Nearby, Central America’s largest mangrove estuary offers a water taxi service to Tamarindo, located about 300 yards away.
Guest Access
Guests have access to private, secure parking for 3 to 4 vehicles. The home is located within Palm Beach Estates, a small gated community nestled between the estuary and the ocean.
The neighborhood is safe and pleasant for walking. Tamarindo can be reached within 20 minutes by walking or by taking the boat taxi, which operates during limited hours.
While a rental car is recommended for exploring the area independently, a full concierge service is available to arrange taxis or shuttles if preferred.
Additional Notes
Casa Kalumina offers a unique and comfortable environment to enhance your Costa Rican vacation experience. The property’s security features, including the roll-down metal screen, contribute to peace of mind during your stay.
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What guests are saying
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Briana
1 month ago
We had a wonderful stay at Shawna's!! The home was exactly what we required, and was very comfortable. We were a family of 9, with 5 kids, and the pool was perfect after a long beach day. The outdoor lanai was a great feature, and where we relaxed most of the time. Bedrooms were spacious, and the additional cabana fit our 2 older teens perfectly. Note, the cabana is completely separated from the main house, however, it is steps away, through the side door. Fine for teens; maybe not for younger kids. A few hiccups with power and laundry but Shawna was responsive and got it fixed up right away. The beach is quite literally a 5 minute walk away, and there were a few restaurants close by. Note, some of them seemed to keep their own hours and were often closed when they should be open; we were there in off season so that may have been the reason. The Cafe Mar Azul right next door was amazing. Recommend concierge service if you can afford it (pricey but convenient). Thanks for a great stay!
5
Donna
2 months ago
We had a great stay, Shawna was very helpful with everything we needed, before, during, and after our trip. Hoping to stay again next year!
5
Deborah
4 months ago
Just what the doctor ordered…one of the most remote but beautiful places we have every stayed here n CR. Quiet, walking distance to the beach, fantastic food, and very friendly locals…surfers paradise!!
5
Robin
5 months ago
Our stay at Shawna’s house was fantastic! It’s so well equipped from kitchen equipment to bedding to towels to beach/ pool toys- we had everything we needed and more. The home was perfectly clean when we arrived. Shawna is a fantastic host; she was quick to answer any questions we had and has all the local knowledge.
5
Matt
6 months ago
We had a great week in Playa Grande! Host was a great communicator but everything was set up perfectly so we didn’t need much. We will be back!
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Jose
1 year ago
Everything was exc
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Caroline
1 year ago
This place was amazing, clean and very close to a beautiful Beach! We, kids and adults enjoyed the pool and outdoors a lot. The place is well equiped (towels for the pool or pans and everything we needed in the kitchen) We had an amazing week. Thank you Caroline, jonathan, Julie and Danny
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Adilia
1 year ago
Excellent!
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Julie
2 years ago
The location is the start of this home - it is so close to the public beach access for Playa Grande, which is a beautiful and expansive beach with great surfing. Shawna was always responsive and had great recommendations (our favorite was the rooftop restaurant at Cantarana)! Shawna also helped arrange our shuttles to the airport and a wonderful catamaran trip. The kitchen is this home is very well equipped as well. Be advised, generally, that there is a great deal of construction and development happening in Playa Grande at the present time.
5
David
2 years ago
Great place. Shaded pool. Perfect location across from the beach.
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