Oceanfront views, a beachside deck, and an estuary dock define this 4BR villa in San José, accommodating up to 14 guests with a pool, jacuzzi, pool table, and BBQ area.
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.
Guest reviews
4.9
· 107 reviews
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4.9
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5.0
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What guests are saying
5
Alexis
1 month ago
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful home with our family. We were truly delighted with all the comforts and amenities the house has to offer. It has everything you need to enjoy a wonderful few days, relax, take in the breathtaking views of the beach, and make the most of the entertainment and activities available at the property. The pool was absolutely amazing, and we especially enjoyed the barbecue area. Everything exceeded our expectations and made our stay truly special. The owners were incredibly attentive and always available to help with anything we needed, which made us feel very welcomed and well taken care of. We are extremely happy to have had the opportunity to stay in such a beautiful place. We are leaving with wonderful memories and a grateful heart. We would definitely love to come back and highly recommend this beautiful home to anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable getaway with family.
5
Dana
1 month ago
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!
5
Yennisel
2 months ago
The house and surroundings are beautiful. Private beach vibes. Great place to get away from chaos.
5
Grayson
4 months ago
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.
5
Chris
6 months ago
Stunning views, private and secluded. We will come back for sure
5
Yisel
6 months ago
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.
5
Marcella
6 months ago
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!
5
Stephanie
6 months ago
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!
5
Darren
7 months ago
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.
5
Josh
7 months ago
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.
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