The house is located in Playa Isla Palo Seco, Parrita, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, just 2 and a half hours from San Jose. Palo Seco Island is a beautiful beach in the Central Pacific of Costa Rica, 8.9 km long. The house is located 5.5km east of the entrance of the beach, facing the sea, from the comfort of the house you can appreciate a beautiful view, as well as the proximity with which you have to enjoy the beach. Ideal for everyone to have a great time. The space It is a two-storey house, it is facing the sea, so it has a beautiful view, where you can observe from the comfort of the house beautiful sunsets, since the house on its second floor has a deck and a large room with sliding windows that when opened the house is transformed, the deck is unified with the room and the beach, x which becomes a splendorous place to appreciate the sound and the ocean view. Additionally, in the back there is an estuary with its respective mangrove, which is navigable, which is why the place is known as an island, in said estuary the house has a dock from which you can do different recreational activities such as boat rides and enjoy the flora and fauna of the area, use of jet ski, kayak, fishing, among others, also occasionally the Caribbean monkeys arrive at the pier. The house has 4 rooms, three on the top floor and one on the ground floor, of which 3 of them have 2 queen beds each, and the main room has a queen bed, so its maximum capacity is 14 people. It has 3 full bathrooms 2 on the upper floor and 1 on the ground floor. The house has amenities such as air conditioning, the kitchen is equipped with refrigerator, gas stove, microwave, stove, rice cooker and other cooking utensils such as pots, plates, glasses and cutlery. It also has a pool table, a ranch with BBQ adjacent to the pool area and a Jacuzzi, green area where children can play, as well as space for parking vehicles. Guest access They can enjoy all the common areas of the house. Other things to note The community of Palo Seco does not have an aqueduct, so the water comes from a well, or from water collected from the rain, which is why it is not drinkable, so we use to drink and make drinks water from the drum, you will have this as part of the contract, however if you want you can bring drinking water in bottles if you want to drink it.

## Location

The house is situated in Playa Isla Palo Seco, Parrita, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, approximately two and a half hours from San Jose. Palo Seco Island is a beautiful beach on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica, stretching 8.9 kilometers in length. The property is located 5.5 kilometers east of the beach entrance, facing the ocean. From the comfort of the house, you can enjoy stunning sea views and easy access to the beach, making it an ideal spot for a relaxing getaway.

## The Space

This two-story home faces the sea, offering beautiful views and the chance to watch breathtaking sunsets. The second floor features a large room with sliding windows that open onto a deck, seamlessly connecting the indoor space with the outdoors and the beach. This creates a wonderful area to enjoy the ocean sounds and scenery.

Behind the house, there is a navigable estuary with mangroves, which is why the area is known as an island. The property includes a dock on this estuary, providing opportunities for various recreational activities such as boat rides, jet skiing, kayaking, and fishing. Occasionally, Caribbean monkeys visit the pier, adding to the unique wildlife experience.

The house contains four bedrooms—three upstairs and one on the ground floor. Three of the bedrooms each have two queen beds, while the main bedroom has one queen bed, accommodating up to 14 guests. There are three full bathrooms: two on the upper floor and one on the ground floor.

## Amenities

The house offers a range of amenities for a comfortable stay:

- Air conditioning
- Fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, gas stove, microwave, stove, rice cooker, and cooking utensils including pots, plates, glasses, and cutlery
- Pool table
- Ranch-style BBQ area adjacent to the pool
- Jacuzzi
- Green space for children to play
- Parking area for vehicles

## Guest Access

Guests have full access to all common areas of the house.

## Additional Information

The Palo Seco community does not have a municipal water system. Water is sourced from a well or collected rainwater, so it is not safe for drinking. Drinking and cooking water is provided from drums as part of the rental agreement. Guests are welcome to bring bottled drinking water if preferred.

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Tropical Paraiso Beach House - Houses for Rent in Parrita, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

We had a wonderful time in the peaceful privacy of this beach house. The beach is steps away from the house which we had all to ourselves a majority of the time. Not another soul to be seen. The current of the ocean was pretty strong so just be aware. The dirt road does run fairly close to the house so you’re able to wave to the occasional passerby and could see right through into the kitchen. Not a big deal for us. Hot during the day but the breeze was wonderful with all open windows, AC worked great at night. Our last day there was a very strong thunder storm that knocked out our power. Lightening just yards away from the house! We tried waiting for the power to return but decided at 8pm to find a place closer to the airport after about 5-6 hrs no power. I believe these things come with the territory. It’s the trade off for being fairly remote and having a whole beach to yourself! Marianna encouraged us to wait it out and was very responsive the whole time. Thank you!

The house and surroundings are beautiful. Private beach vibes. Great place to get away from chaos.

We really enjoyed staying here, while the house was a few miles from town Mariana provided us with bikes and also contacts for transportation and food delivery, The house was beautiful and looked even nicer than in the pictures, as well as it being a great location on the beach. The housekeeper was there to help us anytime we needed it and everyone was very helpful.

Stunning views, private and secluded. We will come back for sure

Had a lovely stay. Mariana was very responsive and recommended a couple of things to do and eat around the area. The place is your private little oasis. Did not want to leave.

I’ve fallen absolutely in love with this place. Not just Playa Palo Seco, but THIS home. It was perfect in every way possible. Semi-private; no crowds on the beach. The housekeeper was super helpful and the host was very responsive. We had some minor maintenance issues pop up, but they had workers visit very quickly to address so that it was no inconvenience. They provided fruit. The pool had floatation devices for the kids. The air conditioning was cold. It’s actually even better than the pictures appear online. We got to feed 12 monkeys on our first morning there and it was a dream come true for our children. I cannot wait to come back!

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful property! The views are remarkable- unobstructed ocean views, and the mangrove in the back was also really cool! Marina helped us set up a boat tour of the mangrove, and they picked us up right from the dock in the backyard. A group of monkeys came to hang out in the trees in the back! There were iguanas around the property, and lots of cool birds! The kids loved it!! The property is a bit remote, off a dirt road, but still close enough to restaurants and grocery stores! The trade-off for the privacy and views was well worth it for us. The kids had a blast going from the beach to the pool and then playing games on the pool table. While we were there, the waves were a bit large, and the currents were strong, so we had to make sure the kids didn't go out too far and kept adults with them the whole time. Not sure how typical that is for the area. It was a really magical and relaxing few days. We would definitely come back again!

Great location if you are looking to a little ways away from all the busy areas. There was an onsite caretaker that was helpful when we had questions otherwise you had no idea they were there. We always felt safe. The property was as described and we had the beach all to ourselves. The various beach items, chairs, umbrella, and boogie board was great and very helpful in us enjoying our stay. The iguanas and crabs were around daily and we were able to see the monkeys one day as well. We truly enjoyed our stay and would definitely consider staying there again if we were in the area in the future.

A true slice of paradise! You can’t beat the location, with its gorgeous ocean views, secluded beach, and amazing wildlife (we even had a visit from capuchin monkeys!). The kitchen is incredibly well-stocked, and Mariana is a responsive host who helped us book great local tours. A heads up: The house is showing some wear and tear. We dealt with a few inconvenient plumbing issues (a septic smell, low shower pressure, and a flooded bathroom that required maintenance during our stay). You’ll also need to keep food sealed in ziplocks/the fridge to keep the ants and geckos away. Despite the home's hiccups, the spectacular location makes it entirely worth it.

Absolute paradise. Got to feed monkeys and iguanas. Was a short putt to the beach. Could not ask for a better place to stay!

Five friends stayed here for the week to do some fishing out of Quepos . About 30 minute drive to the marina,  would definitely recommend the location for its peace and beauty. Mariana was great will be back.

We really enjoyed our stay. The house is amazing, with unbeatable views. Mariana was very attentive throughout the stay, along with Floribeth. Recommended house if you want beach, privacy and relaxation. As a negative point, I would say that there are many bugs (especially geckos all over the house). If you do not like animals, it may bother you. In addition, some areas need better cleaning, such as the windows, although in general it was very clean.

Hemos disfrutado mucho de nuestra estancia. La casa es increíble, con unas vistas inmejorables. Mariana ha estado muy atenta durante toda la estancia, junto a Floribeth. Casa recomendable si quieres playa, privacidad y relax. Como punto negativo diria que hay muchos bichitos (sobre todo gekos por toda la casa), si no te gustan los animales quizás te puede incomodar. Además, algunas zones necesitas mejor limpieza, como las ventanas, aunque en general estaba muy limpia.

My family and I stayed in late May and early June which I think was just outside of the tourist season. This was our first time in Costa Rica. This house is definitely off the beaten path. There were times we would not see anyone on the beach in either direction. We loved the wild life in the area. We had names for the Iguana's that were in the yard (Tubbs, Lawrence, Rose, and Rebecca) and loved watching them eat the berries in the bushes. We learned a few things along the way which would have helped us. For example, the house has zip lock bags but it didn't dawn on us to put the cereal we purchased in them. We were able to get to several of the activities in Quepos and the Manuel Antonio area quickly and easily. I really enjoyed sitting in the living room with the windows open, listening to the waves and reading my book. Overall a great place to stay!

Beautiful home and even more beautiful location. We stayed with our five children, ages 10 to 16. The beach is steps away and we fell asleep and woke to the sound of the ocean. We played in the waves with the boogie boards provided and also relaxed in the pool which was warm and very clean. My husband rented surf boards for the week and the surf was perfect for our rookie surfers. We practically had the beach to ourselves. Parrita is nearby and had all we needed - not touristy at all which we loved. Olga, the housekeeper, was so warm and kind. She was available for anything we needed, even did our laundry and delivered fresh coconut ready to drink!  She let us know the couple times the capuchin monkeys visited which the kids loved. Lastly, our flights changed which meant we didn’t arrive until 3am. Olga waited outside to make sure we got in and also had a well stocked bit of breakfast items waiting for us which was so thoughtful!  We would stay here again!!

We had an incredible stay at this beautiful beachfront home in Costa Rica! The location is absolutely unbeatable — with the beach in the front and serene backwaters in the back, it felt like a private paradise. The house itself is spacious and comfortably fit all 12 of us. The kids had a blast in the swimming pool, and we all enjoyed relaxing in the hammock and playing pool in the game area. The kitchen was fully equipped with all the utensils we needed to cook our meals, and the host even provided bicycles, which we used for fun rides along the beach. A big shoutout to Olga, who was always available and incredibly helpful throughout our stay — she even brought us fresh coconuts, which was such a treat! While the property is a bit off the main road, that’s exactly what made it so special — peaceful, secluded, and perfect for a relaxing getaway. We truly didn’t want to leave and will definitely book again when we get the chance!

Great place right on the beach and wonderful pools. Access to the mangroves and thus the wildlife was also unique. Olga was a great support and her dog Mila was a real gem. The air conditioning in the bedrooms was really pleasant at night. A house so close to the sea of course has other signs of wear, but it was clear to us and therefore not an impairment. We were even provided with a huge fruit basket on arrival and Olga helped us wherever she could. We also enjoyed the grill and the wonderful terrace very much. In addition, there was a box, bodyboards, swimming noodles, etc.

Tolle Unterkunft direkt am Strand und wundervollen Pools. Auch der Zugang zu den Mangroven und damit der Tierwelt war einmalig. Olga war eine super Unterstützung und ihr Hund Mila ein wirklicher Schatz. Die Klimaanlagen in den Schlafzimmern waren nachts wirklich angenehm. Ein Haus so nahe am Meer hat natürlich andere Abnützungserscheinungen, war für uns aber klar und daher keine Beeinträchtigung. Uns wurde bei der Ankunft sogar ein riesiger Obstkorb bereitgestellt und Olga half uns wo sie nur konnte. Wir haben den Grill und die wundervolle Terrasse ebenfalls sehr genossen. Zudem gab es eine bereitgestellt Box, Bodyboards, Schwimmnudeln usw.

Absolutely beautiful location! Very quiet and private. Miles of walkable beach. Had fun in the waves while exercising caution. Olga was helpful in letting us know the safest times to go in the ocean. We enjoyed our stay very much. The sunsets were spectacular. Unfortunately did not see any monkeys. There are not many amenities close by but this is a trade off for a beautiful secluded beach. The house was adequate. Kitchen was well equipped. The house could use some upgrades. Very low water pressure in showers. Needs a toaster. Toaster oven takes way too long. Couches and throw pillows could use a cleaning. All in all I would definitely recommend this place for it’s proximity to the beach and quiet, beautiful location.  Thank you Olga (and Mila!).

We loved the house, very well furnished. The sheets were impeccable, good towels and towels for the pool. Olga welcomed us with fruit, a water bottle, ice and charcoal (it was the only place where they considered those details). Mariana provided us with information about the activities in the area that we requested. The location of the house on the beach is breathtaking. It is ideal for resting and having privacy. We really enjoyed those family days.

La casa nos encantó, muy bien equipada. las sábanas impecables, buenas toallas y toallas para la pileta. Nos recibio Olga con frutas, bidón de agua ,hielos y carbón ( fue el único lugar en donde contemplaron esos detalles). Mariana nos brindó información de las actividades en la zona que le solicitamos. La ubicacion de la casa sobre la playa es impresionante. Es ideal para descansar y tener privacidad. Disfrutamos muchos esos dias en familia.

Perfect home. It is right on the beach so expect some nature around the home. We had no problems with the house. It was clean and had all the necessary amenities. It was nice having the boogie boards to play with in the ocean, which is right out the front door. Very quiet and peaceful. Monkeys visited the backyard almost every day. Olga was on property to help with anything and keep an eye on things. We would stay here again.

We had high expectations and they were exceeded! Great location with very accurate photos of the place. Olga is always on site if needed (only speaks Spanish though) and the place is beautiful. The beach is very close, beautiful and deserted. All amenities were available on site. We had a great time that we will remember for a long time.

Nous avions des attentes élevées et elles ont été dépassées! Super emplacement avec photos très fidèles de l'endroit. Olga est toujours sur place en cas de besoin (parle seulement espagnol toutefois) et l'endroit est magnifique. La plage est tout près, splendide et déserte. Toute les commodités étaient disponibles sur place. Nous avons eu un superbe séjour que nous nous souviendrons longtemps.

Mario and Mariana were great hosts! They were always available to help and provide recommendations for things to do. As for the place, the views are spectacular, you can see both sunrise and sunset from different points of the house, and the large number of windows is really quite refreshing and relaxing… The fact of having the sea in front is a great advantage, in addition to the access to the mangrove it is also very nice considering the possibility of tours (which they helped us get) Totally recommended, if we had to go back to Parrita we would probably go there

Mario y Mariana fueron excelentes anfitriones! Siempre estuvieron disponibles a ayudar y a brindar recomendaciones de actividades para hacer. En cuanto al lugar, las vistas son espectaculares, se puede ver tanto el amanecer como el atardecer desde distintos puntos de la casa, y la gran cantidad de ventanales realmente es bastante refrescante y relajante… El hecho de tener el mar al frente es una gran ventaja, además del acceso al manglar también es muy bonito considerando la posibilidad de tours (que nos ayudaron a conseguir) Totalmente recomendado, si tuviéramos que volver a Parrita probablemente iríamos ahí

It was an unforgettable experience in a unique setting. The views are spectacular. I would like to make a special mention regarding Olga: she was attentive to everything, very friendly and helpful. We would definitely go again!

Fue una experiencia inolvidable en un entorno único. Las vistas son espectaculares. Quisiera hacer una mención especial respecto de Olga: ella estuvo atenta a todo, muy amable y servicial. Sin dudas volveríamos a ir!

The house was as described. A wonderful home with miles of private and walkable beach. A great pool that was cleaned each morning. What looks like a hot tub is really a cold tub but the family enjoyed it nonetheless. Having Alexandra on site was also a blessing. She was very responsive to our needs. We hired cooks and had great dinners each evening. The site was recommended by Mariana and they were great.

We enjoyed the six days we spent here—beautiful location with comfortable beds. While we had a wonderful stay, we ran into several issues. 1. The master bath sink leaks as it is cracked. The housekeepers tried to fix it, but we had water on the floor the entire week, even with a bucket. 2. The house plan is open with sliding doors as we expected, but were informed to shut the doors at 5 pm because of mosquitos. Unfortunately, the downstairs mini split air conditioner wasn't working, and the portable unit couldn't keep the downstairs cool. 3. Only the master bedroom has screens, so with the sliding doors open all day, the house is open to numerous insects. There are bugs inside, you would expect, given the location (spiders, beetles, ants, roaches, etc.) 4. We weren't aware at booking the housekeeper lives in an apt in the house. We always had to ask her for things that weren't provided, such as extra garbage bags, toilet paper, and use of the washing machine since she also used it.

Our stay in Mariana’s house was amazing! Our family loved the location, beach access, pool and monkeys. We had a chef come to the house a few nights which made for a relaxing experience. The beach and sunsets were perfect for our family of 9.

Our stay was so amazing from enjoying the house and the outside area patio and pool. There were 7 of us and had more than enough space. We loved how out of the way the house was but it was only about 15 minutes from town. As we had a few people in our group that love to cook we cooked most of our dinner at home (grill and stove). As the temperature was so hot in Costa Rica we were so happy that the house A/C worked great. My experience was so wonderful that I will definitely will go back.

Beautiful spot if you want to get away from it all! The home is spacious and open. Keep in mind that it is subject to the elements of the ocean. We loved it, Mariana was helpful and communicative with helping us find chefs, drivers, etc.

Mariana's home is beautiful and has ocean views or mangrove/monkey views all around. She was very friendly and provided a welcome fruit basket. The housekeeper was also very friendly and came by to check in on us often.  Overall great stay!

Absolutely stunning location!  3 beautiful days with private beach access was just amazing.  Not too far from town but ocean views from the second floor are stunning.  Loved the pool, outdoor kitchen area and pool table very much as well.  Would highly recommend for others to stay here is you can.

Amazing house.  This is exactly what we were searching for, secluded, beach front, wild, nature all around yet luxurious with gorgeous panoramic sliding windows for the ocean breeze and a/c at night.  We have been to many locations and kids both said hands down that this was the best place ever.  Mariana was very responsive and accomodating and Olga the housekeeper was wonderful.  Her puppy Mila was perfect, and a bundle of joy.   Mariana is gracious with fresh fruit to great you.  The pool was refreshing and and pool table and wonderful extra.  The beach out front can be walked for miles without seeing a soul.  The ocean, like much of Costa Rica, has strong currents but is flat and shallow making playing in the waves relatively safe.  There is a great restaurant up the road and the town is close enough to restock supplies.  We can’t say enough about Mariana’s place, we will definitely return. Thank you Mariana, Olga and Mila.

Wow wow wow! What a fantastic place to spend our time on the beach!! The house is beautiful, spacious, and there’s so much to see and do with the pool and beach at your fingertips. The on-site property manager was incredibly kind and helpful, and there was even a bowl full of fresh local fruit waiting for us when we arrived! We loved the ocean breeze with the windows open all day and then the AirConditioning at night worked perfectly. The swimming pool was great (and they even provided towels, life jackets for the kids, beach balls, and swimming noodles!) the kids loved finding crabs, lizards, and the family of monkeys that lives in the mangroves behind the house even paid a visit. The extra few minutes it took to drive in and out when going into Quepos/Manuel Antonio was sooo worth it because the home is so peaceful and secluded. 10/10 recommend booking Mariana’s place if it’s available!

We loved our stay at Mariana’s place! There was plenty of space for our family of 9. We were looking for a quiet place to relax and spend time together and this was perfect for us. The house was comfortable and the scenery incredible. Olga kept the property grounds clean and was close by when we needed anything. Everything was wonderful!

The place is beautiful, we had the best time, we enjoyed the house with the beach all for us, Olga was very helpful all the time, the view is amazing from the house, the house has everything you might need, overall an awesome place, and Olga solved any problem the we had, we would recommend this place

An exceptional accommodation facing the ocean to end our family vacation! The nearby ocean, its beach lined with palm trees for the walk, the swimming pool for swimming  and an extreme kindness and availability of Olga who lives nearby but remains present but discreet. There were 12 of us, everyone really enjoyed it! Thanks also for the fruit basket when we arrived!

Un logement exceptionnel face à l océan pour terminer nos vacances en famille ! L océan tout proche, sa plage bordée de palmiers pour la balade, la piscine pour la baignade  et une extrême gentillesse et disponibilité d' Olga qui habite tout près mais reste présente mais discrète. Nous étions 12, tout le monde a beaucoup apprécié ! Merci également pour la corbeille de fruits à notre arrivée !

The house was absolutely beautiful. We really did enjoy our stay. The house is right on the beach. We were also able to see monkeys and we were able to feed them right in the backyard ￼. Olga is awesome! She was very tentative and made sure to at least clean up the house/property every day￼. It is a great location if you are looking to relax and seclude yourself a bit. however, it is a bit far from basic necessities, (just not walkable) such as grocery stores. However, there is a nice little bar/restaurant about 10 minutes from the house. Definitely will need some sort of reliable transportation. Overall a great house and great experience, would definitely book again!!

Location, location, location! This was the perfect place to relax and unwind after an adventure in Quepos or Manuel Antonio Park. My favorite part about the house as being able to slide open the entire wall of windows and feel the ocean breeze. Plus you can hear the waves crashing all night which lulls you to sleep...amazing! The beach was very private. We only saw a few people the whole week. Olga is great! She took great care to make sure we knew where to swim safely and showed us how to feed the Cappuccino Monkeys who showed up at the house 4 times during our stay! She also cleaned the pool and patio every morning in preparation for our day! The restaurant at the start of the road heading to the house is excellent! It took us a few days to try it but so glad we did. We ate there 4 times during our stay! We would definitely stay here again!

Great house. Despite it being one of the busiest times of year, it is a quiet location where you can enjoy the beach and wildlife. On the first day monkeys appeared in the mangroves at the back of the house. We were a large group and there was always something to do for everyone - pool, boat/ kayak rides on the river, beach, surf, walks etc The house was spacious enough and there are lots of windows and sliding doors you can open to get a breeze. Beds were comfortable and Olga (the housekeeper) was very helpful.

I had been to Costa Rica previously and decided to bring my kids back for the perfect vacation. I needed a bigger house this time. I could not have chosen a better location. I will definitely go back to this paradise! -Bill

We had the best time! The most beautiful beach house with the best beach and view. Waves are BIG but beautiful. Pool and the outdoor bbq was the best! Host, Olga, was so kind and helpful and very accommodating. Would definitely recommend and stay again. Thank you, Mariana!

On ne peut pas faire mieux pour l emplacement !!!

The place is exceptional, the house is great, Thanks to Olga

L’endroit est exceptionnel, la maison est top, Merci à Olga

This place was absolutely amazing! The views are amazing, the house is big, beautiful & clean. Olga, our concierge was onsite when we arrived & stayed there the whole time we were there. She is indescribably amazing! She brought us fresh coconuts, cleaned the house while we were gone, kept the pool & furniture clean & helped us with anything we needed. She brought out fresh fruit in the mornings to feed the monkeys out back, helped us find restaurants, & answered all questions. If she did not know the answer she called someone who did. This place is stunning, there are no nearby neighbors that you can see from the house so it feels very secluded & you pretty much have your own beach right in front of the house. It is located about 45 mins from Manuel Antonio National forest where you can go horseback riding, rent ATVS, zip line, take jeep tours, hike, swim in the waterfalls, etc. This is the absolute perfect place to stay in Costa Rica! Highly recommend!

We LOVED our stay here! The location was amazing! Private and on a secluded beach. We loved the monkey visits each morning. The housekeeper, Olga, was so kind and helpful. We loved her! We also had a chef come to the house for a few meals. I highly recommend coordinating for one. The house is about 30 minutes from town and 15 minutes of that are down a dirt road. I will say the beds and pillows are not great. And it’s not the cleanest place. But the location more than made up for any negatives. We would 100% recommend this house and would stay there again!

This place was amazing, cant beat the waterfront location.  Loved the private beach, hardly saw anyone while we walked.  Having a pool was a must.  A family of monkeys visited us two mornings and we fed them bananas.  Loved the restaurants right up the road.  It took about 10-15 minutes to get down the dirt road to the house and was about 45-50 minutes to Quepos.  We had a private chef cook for our last meal there and it was one of the best meals we ate the whole time!  The beds were all very comfortable and views were great.

Hi Brooke, It’s so nice to know you had a great time at the house ! :) I wanted to know if the chef you had was the link I send you and how did it go, if you can give me feedback I appreciate it so I can recommend to other costumers. Thank you

The house exceeds expectations. Very well conditioned for the 14 people we went. We can't wait to come back!

La casa supera las expectativas. Muy bien acondicionada para las 14 personas que fuimos. Con muchas ganas de volver!

It was an incredible vacation, it completely exceeded our expectations, the house is very nice, the location is spectacular. We all agreed that we wanted to be there longer, from when we arrived until we left it was a spectacular experience. It literally feels a lot of peace, quiet, and it really allows you to rest. The privacy that exists is priceless, the fact of having the beach so close, that it is practically alone for one, all the nature that surrounds the house, is impressive. The sunsets are incredibly beautiful, you can see from the house. Fully recommended and looking forward to returning.

Fueron unas vacaciones increíbles, superó completamente nuestras expectativas, la casa es muy bonita, la ubicación es espectacular. Todos coincidimos en que queríamos estar más tiempo ahí, desde que llegamos hasta que nos fuimos fue una experiencia espectacular. Literalmente se siente mucha paz, tranquilidad, y permite realmente descansar. La privacidad que existe no tiene precio, el hecho de tener la playa tan cerca, que esté prácticamente sola para uno, toda la naturaleza que rodea la casa, es impresionante. Los atardeceres son increíblemente hermosos, se ven desde la casa. Totalmente recomendada y esperamos con ansias poder volver.

A very well implemented house with all amenities, on a beautiful beach. Amazing view of the beach. Behind the house there is a pier in the mangrove  where a family of monkeys visited us. Highly recommended.

Una casa muy bien implementada con todas las comodidades, en una playa hermosa. Vistas increíbles a la playa. Atrás de la casa hay un muelle al manglar  donde nos visitó una familia de monos. Muy recomendado.

I’m going to give two warnings before I tell you how stunning this house is. While architecturally nice, the stairs in this house have no railings and there is no guard against falling from the second to first floors. So I would caution anyone traveling with young children or senior adults. We were traveling with both and by being careful, we were just fine. The second warning is mostly informational: the house is on a dirt road 15 minutes from the main road so when you calculate distances from things you want to do and see, figure that into the time. The house is in a spectacular location, right on the ocean, and in the back- right on an inlet lined with mangroves. The views from every window are breathtaking. And the house has everything you might need. We came as a party of five but have family living in the area so some nights we had twelve people for dinner and the kitchen let us get the job done. The pool was beautiful and lots of fun for the kids. Fabiola was great.

If you are looking to be away from the crowds in a beautiful place, this is certainly for you. We saw macaws, monkeys, iguana, crab, and beautiful sand dollars on the beach. Fabiola on site was wonderful as well!

We enjoyed our time here and loved the proximity to the beach and the backyard pool was great! * I do want to point out that this house does have an open stair case, no railings on the second floor and the second story sliding windows that need to stay open to let air flow properly through the house was hard to manage for our family. We brought an 18 month old and 4 year old and those aspects of the house were really tough. We spent most of our time at the beach and pool, which is why we booked the place but anytime we were inside with the kids it got tricky to manage/not keep them from falling/jumping. It is a very cool house for older kids and up and had we not had young kids with us it would have been a perfect visit! Really enjoyed the location- private- we spend the day at Manuel Antonio one day, took about an hour to get there and ate all our dinners at Mar y Sol, absolutely delicious, if their specials are tuna and/or snapper, GET IT.

Great house, host Fabiola was great, love to have been received with fresh fruits, amazing view of the ocean, very private beach and loved the monkeys.

It's difficult to find a place like this: beach front, secluded, spacious, unique in it's location between the beach and the mangrove - and with great amenities.  Great house overall!

2nd year here and very happy with our stay! Looking forward to coming back

Beautiful villa with exceptional ocean view Well equipped Splendid

Villa magnifique avec vue sur l 'océan exceptionnelle Bien équipée Splendide

Amazing place! Kids and adults had a blast! Feeding the monkeys best the best! Thank you for allowing us to stay later!

This house was absolutely stunning. I would have loved to stay there for a longer time. We loved the company of several dogs coming to see us, we had an iguana on the property and cappucin monkeys. Everything was perfect. I would recommend this house so much. Mariana did everything she could to help when I needed her for an activity. A big favorite!

Cette maison était absolument incroyable. J'aurais tellement aimé y séjourner plus longtemps. Nous avons adoré la compagnie de plusieurs chiens qui venaient nous voir, nous avions un iguane sur la propriété et des singes cappucins. Tout était parfait, je recommande tellement cette maison. Mariana a tout fait pour nous aider quand j'ai eu besoin d'elle pour une activité. Un gros gros coup de coeur!

This place was perfect for our family get together. Our daughter, husband and three kids joined us for a week long trip. The beach was beautiful and the pool a nice refreshing place for the kids to swim. We had monkeys on the dock each morning that we were able to feed bananas. A real treat for our grandkids. The showers were nice and hot after a full day on excursions and at the beach. We all agreed we need to return to this place next year. The only trouble we had was the wifi password didn’t work for us but the awesome caretaker was able to work it out. She lives on the property and helped us out with everything.

The home and property were absolutely beautiful! The beach right outside the door is stunning! And Fabiola was so helpful and she brought us fruits and coconuts and she made a small fire on the beach for us!

Beautiful and unique place right the Ocean!

Awesome place! We stayed without renting a vehicle and we’re somewhat isolated because restaurants and town are quite far. Otherwise it was really amazing to be right on the beach and river, and to have a pool. Hope to visit again!

A special place to relax and feel nature, with the noise of the sea and the river view at the bottom of the property. Waking up and sleeping with the sound of the sea is priceless. Spectacular view. Very equipped kitchen, large rooms, all working perfectly. We stayed 18 days in Costa Rica and Palo Seco beach was one of the most beautiful. I wanted to compliment Fabíola who served us very carefully and promptly. One point to improve: The hot water shower comes out little water and not too hot. You've extended the checkout until the end of the day, splendid.

Um lugar especial para relaxar e sentir a natureza, com o barulho do mar e a vista do rio ao fundo da propriedade. Acordar e dormir com o barulho do mar, não tem preço. Vista espetacular. Cozinha equipadíssima, quartos grandes, tudo funcionando perfeitamente. Ficamos 18 dias na Costa Rica e a praia de Palo Seco foi uma das mais bonitas. Queria elogiar a Fabíola que nos atendeu com muita atenção e presteza. Um ponto a melhorar: o chuveiro de água quente sai pouca água e não muito quente. Estendeu o checkout até o fim do dia, esplêndido.

If you think the photos are beautiful, wait to see the property in person... by far; one of the best experiences we've ever had as a family, the place and the house is a dream. We hope it happens again soon. Thanks to the hosts for all the attention!

Si creen que las fotos son hermosas, esperen a ver la propiedad en persona... por mucho; una de las mejores experiencias que hemos tenido en familia, el lugar y la casa son un sueño. Esperamos que pronto se repita. Gracias a los anfitriones por todas las atenciones!

A little piece of heaven on one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica.  The most wishlisted trip!

Un petit coin de paradis sur une des plus belles plages du Costa Rica.  Un véritable coup de cœur!

This was an absolutely gorgeous stay! The views were fantastic, with the Pacific right outside our front door, a mangrove in the backyard with a kayak available, and mountains in the back drop. This property is the definition of Pura Vida! We had a group of 8 and there was ample space for all of us to hangout together, as well as everyone having enough space to get alone time as well. There are beautifully large sliding doors and windows to allow for plenty of air flow throughout the day to keep the house cool. Fabiola, who lives on-site, was around every day and helpful and attentive to any needs that we had. All in all a wonderful stay!

It is a special place to relax, there is no noise other than nature. A real paradise!

Es un lugar especial para relajarse, no hay ruidos más que el más y la naturaleza. Un verdadero paraíso!

Thank you for sharing your house with us. As a super host myself I have a few suggestions for you. A book with printed instructions; we had no idea what to do with trash, how to lock house (we left for the day with house  not licked)…as well as ahead of time directions (we didn’t have internet access to use waves) & knowing how long the dirt road was would have been helpful. The ants & fruit flies in kitchen were definitely a nuisance but with the windows allowing them to get in was understandable but not something people want to deal with when cooking. Knowing Fabiola was on-site would have been helpful. Disclosing the oven doesn’t work & burners don’t work appropriately. My last suggestion is proving a gas grill.

The house is super to expectations, excellent location, clean facilities and the view is amazing. The most rescuable thing is the communication with the host, excellent.

La casa súper las expectativas, excelente ubicación, instalaciones limpias y la vista increíble. Lo más rescatable es la comunicación con el host, excelente.

If you are looking for privacy and a great location, this is it. Perfect for big groups. Even though it is not their obligation, they oferred us early check-in and late check-out which was great.

house with a beautiful view, very spacious with everything you need for a large group

casa con una vista preciosa, muy espaciosa con todo lo que necesitas para un grupo grande

a very large, very comfortable,  clean house with pool and A/C in all locations.

una casa muy grande muy, cómoda,  limpia con piscina y A/C en todas las ubicaciones.

Best Vacation of my life! Nothing beats a beautiful house right on the beach! If you’re a surfer looking for some waves, this is a great spot for you.  Very Clean, AC and Hot water worked perfect,  wildlife all around, and you’re still close to all the fun in Jaco and Quepos. Definitely going to be back again!

Everything is very nice, excellent location

The place has an incredibly wonderful location, has details like Kayak that make your stay more enjoyable, super comfortable beds and pillows ideal for big families!! Don Mario the host is super attentive and responsive to our queries!!

El alojamiento tiene una ubicación increíblemente maravillosa, cuenta con detalles como el Kayak que hacen la estadía más amena suoer amplio, las camas y almohadas super cómodas ideal para familias grandes!! Don Mario el anfitrión súper atento y con respuesta rápida a nuestras consultas!!

So many superlatives to describe this place.  It was awesome, right on the beautiful beach, private and clean.  The ocean breeze was so inviting on the 2nd floor, but AC was nice and cold in the evenings.  There were fresh coconuts waiting for us in the fridge.  The pool was a delight.  The bikes and the kayak were available for use.  The sunsets from the balcony were simply incredible.  We really loved this place, and after driving the road a few times, decided that this was probably the nicest one on the whole beach.  There is so much space in the house, and the open windows and doors just made it seem so inviting and tropical.  one day we'll be back!

Mariana and Don Mario's house is ideal for a family walk as it is a very quiet place, with a beautiful sea in front with almost no people, a nice mangrove behind, a tasty pool and a super comfortable house. We will definitely be back and recommend it for a spectacular stay, difficult to get in other locations.

La casa de Mariana y don Mario es ideal para un paseo familiar al ser un lugar muy tranquilo, con una mar precioso al frente con casi nada de gente, un bonito manglar atrás, piscina sabrosa y una casa súper cómoda. Sin duda regresaremos y la recomendamos para una estadía espectacular, difícil de obtener en otras ubicaciones.

Mariana and Don Mario are excellent hosts!! Don Mario took care to explain all the details of the house and was always attentive to any questions !! The house is fabulous, with an incredible view and breeze!! Spacious, super comfortable, suitable for large families who want to have a good time!! The pool and BBQ complement the stay in a magnificent way!! We hope to be back soon!

Mariana y don Mario son anfitriones excelentes!! Don Mario se preocupo por explicarnos todos los detalles de la casa y estuvo siempre atento a cualquier duda !! La casa es fabulosa, con una vista y brisa increibles!! Amplia, super comoda, apta para familias grandes que deseen pasarla bien!! La piscina y BBQ complementan la estancia de forma magnifica!! Esperamos regresar pronto!!

House is beautiful and nice location. Some improvements on the maintenance of common areas but still a good choice the area.   Thanks Mariana for hosting us, we had great family time there.

This is a great place. The beach is endless and beautiful and the pool is very well maintained by Jose and Janet (the caretakers). Jose would also bring coconuts (pipa fria) on the daily to drink and it was fantastic. Great place and we’ll be back

This was our first time to Costa Rica. We had four adults and seven children in our group. Mariana's home was large enough for all of us. Each room has air conditioning and we all stayed cool and comfortable at nights. The home has an open feel with large windows that open to the sea and yard. The location is remote (about 15 minutes from the small town of Parrita via a dirt road). It is about an hour to Jaco and the same to Manuel Antonio. At first we thought we wanted to be closer to Jaco, but we were glad we weren't. We had the beach to ourselves, we rented boogie boards in Jaco and brought them back to the beach house. The waves are big and strong but we had no problems swimming with our kids. Just need to watch. Our kids went from beach to pool all day! We also loved all the wildlife that joined us. Monkeys, birds, iguanas. It was amazing! Sunsets were gorgeous! The kitchen had the basics, although we couldn't get the oven to work.  Hot water for showers was great. The town of Paritta is small and humble, but it had what we needed. We shopped for fruit that was in season and supplemented our meals with potatoes, bread, rice and beans. The home has access to a cook for a separate fee but we opted to cook our own meals. Overall, we loved our stay and would recommend it to those looking for a relaxed location, off the beaten path with easy access for day trips to other locations. Pura Vida!

The house and the hostess cannot be beat to find a peaceful retreat to recharge your batteries. Mariana helped take the trip from great to outstanding.

Mariana’s house is wonderful and we cannot recommend it highly enough. Everyone in our family reunion, age 6 to over 80, had a fantastic time! The house is perfect for large groups, with 4 separate bedrooms. Kitchen and casual living are downstairs, while the upstairs living room and veranda have a lovely outlook and a great cross-breeze. The staff are terrific. Janette and José are welcoming and work hard every day to keep the place spotless. Mariana recommended a chef who cooked us delicious and generously-portioned local food daily. She even recommended a very good massage therapist to visit the house! The location can’t be beaten for relaxation. Right across a very quiet track to a beach you will have to yourself (with very good family-friendly surf). The pool is very clean and excellent for when it is too hot at the beach! Behind the house the wetlands are great with the kayak at the house. In the garden there are many birds and we were even visited by monkeys! In short, book here for a relaxing get away from it all! The pictures don’t do it justice!

This house was perfect for my family trip. Location was outstanding, the house was spacious with great amenities and decor. Everything was spot on and well taken care off. The view from the house, the beach steps away (literally) and the private pool made this house perfecto for the relaxed family trip I was hoping to have. I highly recommend this place. I’ll definitely come back.

Very spacious, clean, comfortable, with quality and design details. Unbeatable location steps from the ocean, tranquility and nature. Host in every detail.

Muy amplia, limpia, confortable, con detalles de calidad y diseño. Localización inmejorable a pasos del mar, tranquilidad y naturaleza. Anfitrión en todos los detalles.

Super good price, the house and the owners service is excellent. Every super meal for large families.

Super buen precio, la casa y atención de los propietarios excelentes. Cada súper comida para familias grandes.

This place was perfect for our couples' trip. We were a group of 12, and the home had plenty of space to accommodate all of us. The sunlight and crashing waves will wake you up in the morning, and you'll completely lose track of time. We had so much fun boogie boarding and chilling in the water, then relaxing in the shade on the sand, and then finally moving over to the pool when we needed a break from the salt and sun. The breeze on the patio was perfect, and we brought a bunch of hammocks and hung them from the palm trees in the yard. If you're looking for paradise, here it is. On the beach, look to the left: no one. Look to the right: no one. It's all yours. Mariana, Janette, and Israel make this place AWESOME. Janette brought us fresh coconuts everyday because she "knows they're hard to come by in our home country." We stuck them in the freezer for a few hours and OMG. If anyone speaks Spanish, I urge you to take a boat tour with Israel. If you're lucky, you may get to see some monkeys and visit a local farm. Israel knows a lot about the ecology and has lived there his whole life, so he explained some of the effects of climate change on the area. He also told us that the locals each take 2km along the water to clean up each year. Costa Ricans are lovely, and the country is so beautiful. We all can't wait to go back.

Our two families (12 people total) enjoyed this ocean front home for four days just at the end of the dry season. The huge sliding windows essentially open up the ocean-facing walls and you feel like you are even closer to the waves. The ocean is a 30 yard walk from the door of the house, crossing a small dirt road that is not heavily traveled. The house is located on a thin strip of land between a large bayou and the Pacific. You pass a number of small hotels and rental homes on the way but there are no houses visible on either side of this house. We rarely saw anyone else on the beach. The beach is sandy with no rocks and we found a lot of sand dollars but few other shells. There are occasional rip tides but our teens and tweens were able to use the previous guests' boogie boards in the waves without a problem. There are no lifeguards anywhere around so you do want to be sure you are in the water with younger children. Our tweens tended to prefer the small swimming pool behind the house and we all took advantage of that during the heat of the day. There is no shade on the beach other than the canopy that Juan and Janette carried over for us at the beginning of our stay. There are plenty of beach towels and shower towels. Lots of bedding. Pillows for everyone. Soap, t.p., and paper towels were provided. The kitchen had what we needed for our simple meals. We ate a lot of fruit which can be purchased at stands or stores on your way to the house. We had power the whole time except for a few hours one afternoon. There is a large television but we did not turn it on the whole time we were there. The wifi was enough for people to check their social media and upload photos. I wouldn't expect it to be reliable all the time though. The teens took advantage of the pool table off the dining room. The air conditioning worked well in all of the bedrooms but the larger rooms were harder to get cool. You should close up the house around 5 p.m and start the AC and you will be comfortable. This also avoids the small biting sand fleas that can come out in the evening. We brought food from San Jose but you could buy everything you need at the grocery store in town- maybe a 20 minute drive. Jose might also be able to call someone to bring something if you need it. He cut open some coconuts for our group as well. This home is nicely located between the surfing areas of Jaco and the national park Manual Antonio. You may want to visit those place or just relax and enjoy Pura Vida at Playa Palo Seco.

Fully equipped kitchen, and very comfortable house. Beach is just across the street. Bring bug repellent. The house is pet friendly for small dogs.

This house is a perfect beach house on a perfect beach. The area is very nice and secluded, and we only ran into a couple of people (aside from José and Janette, who are the two housekeepers) the entire time my friends and I were at the house. The beach is essentially private and the sand and water are both pristine - it's easily the nicest beach I have ever been to. The house itself was gorgeous as well, with its floor to ceiling doors and windows that kept the house comfortable despite the 90 degree days that we had for the week that we were there. The amenities were exactly as described too - a large kitchen, pool table, pool and hot tub, etc etc. My group of 12 people had plenty of room to sleep between the couches and the beds, and there was plenty of room downstairs in the living room for all of us to eat together, as well as outside by the pool and patio table. Then, when we wanted to go to the beach we walked for 15 seconds across the dirt road and we were right there. José and Janette are the two housekeepers who live right next door, and they were incredible. They made sure the house was always clean for us when we forgot to/didn't do so, they cleaned the pool a couple of times during the weeklong visit, and they were overall very accommodating for us. They were also very nice and did not mind when we were a little loud by the pool and the balcony late into some of the nights. Overall, if I ever find myself back in Costa Rica, I would look to stay here again before looking at any other Airbnbs/hotels.

It does justice to the name of the house, as it is truly a paradise. Very quiet and relaxing, having the beach so close is great, and  the house is really fully equipped. The property is in excellent condition.

Le hace justicia al nombre de la casa, pues es en verdad un paraíso. Muy tranquilo y relajante, tener la playa tan cerca es genial, y  la casa realmente está completamente equipada. La propiedad está en excelentes condiciones.

Mariana was so easy to communicate with and she was an exceptionally thoughtful and attentive host; she checked in on us throughout our stay. I contacted her using wifi at the airport and she helped us with directions to the house (which was easy to find but I recommend a 4x4 vehicle or a car with a higher ground clearance because the last couple of miles get a bit rocky and also to have the map loaded up on your phone before leaving a wifi area). I also appreciated her advice to stop by one of the bigger grocery stores on our way to the house since it is about a 15-20 minute drive to the nearest store (which was more like a small convenient store and less like a grocery store) and we had planned to cook the majority of our meals. It worked out really well! The internet was slow at times and wasn't working at first but Mariana helped set it up for us remotely. Mariana also told us about a lunar eclipse that was happening during our time there that we were unaware of. It was incredible and we would have missed it without her. The house itself is stunning. There's AC in every room if you need it but we did just fine without it during the day by having all the windows open and a nice breeze flowing through the whole house and it reached 90 degrees on most days we were there.  We spent our mornings and early evenings on the upper deck: beginning with a cup of Costa Rican coffee and watching the ocean and ending with gorgeous sunset views. I've never seen so many colors in a sunset before. You can't beat the location--ocean on one side and mangrove on the other. Quiet and lovely. We fell asleep with ease to the soothing sounds of the ocean  every night. The couple that lives on the property, José and Janette, were accommodating, attentive and wonderful. They were so patient with us considering we spoke such little Spanish but it wasn't a problem at all. One day they brought us fresh coconut juice straight out of their trees! They even chilled some extra coconuts so we could have fresh chilled coconut juice the next day. So delicious! They brought out boogie boards for us to play with in the ocean and also showed us the group of monkeys that arrived in the backyard one day! Make sure to have bananas ready in case they visit because it is an incredible experience!  The ocean water was warm and it was so fun to play in the waves (but make sure you are a strong swimmer since there were riptides at certain times of the day). We nearly had the whole beach to ourselves which was absolutely pristine and beautiful. We hardly saw any people within a half mile at least. You'll see little crabs pop up when the tide is out and Mariana also recommended taking out the bikes during that time but we didn't get a chance to. We will definitely be doing that next time!  One evening we took a 10 minute moonlit walk on the beach to a nearby hotel restaurant to take a break from cooking. Every night a family of frogs would visit us at the pool. We even had names for all of them by the end of our trip--which wasn't nearly long enough! We are already planning to come back and visit. It was such a memorable trip and exactly what we were after. Total relaxation. Thank you for everything, Mariana, José and Janette! We appreciate you all so much!

If you're looking for a beautiful, secluded, off the beaten path location in Costa Rica, this is the place!  Mariana and her father, Mario, were excellent hosts, going out of their way to make us feel welcome and comfortable in their home.  We had a wonderful time, and hope to return one day!

Don Mario (Mariana's dad who is the one who takes care of the house) was super attentive, he told us absolutely everything we needed to know to make the stay as pleasant as possible, he even allowed us to stay one more night and when they declared a yellow alert in the area he called us to offer us a change in the dates of his own initiative. The location and architecture of the house is perfect because it allows you to enjoy the landscape and also stays very cool by the number of windows. In the house there are absolutely everything and many ways to enjoy, you won't regret renting it

Don Mario (El papá de Mariana que es el que se encarga de la casa) fue super atento, nos dijo absolutamente todo lo que necesitábamos saber para que la estadía fuera lo mas placentera posible, hasta nos permitió quedarnos una noche más y cuando declararon alerta amarilla en la zona el nos llamó a ofrecernos un cambio en las fechas de pura iniciativa de el. La ubicación y la arquitectura de la casa es perfecta porque permite disfrutar del paisaje y además se mantiene muy fresca por la cantidad de ventanas. En la casa hay absolutamente de todo y muchas maneras de disfrutar, no se van arrepentir de rentarla

The house is beautiful, we can enjoy the great view to the ocean. Everything was clean. We spent a great weekend at the beach. 

The perfect place for our family reunion. It had everything we needed! We’d go back in a heartbeat.

4BR Villa