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4 BR/4 BA, Pool, Ocean View, Steps from the Beach, Reduced Rates

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Property grounds
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
TV, DVD player
Exterior
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

4 BR/4 BA, Pool, Ocean View, Steps from the Beach, Reduced Rates

This incredible ocean view home is only about 100 feet from the Pacific Ocean. You can enjoy relaxing strolls on the sandy beach, swim in the family-friendly ocean bay, and return for a fresh water dip in the privacy of your own pool. In the evening enjoy the unforgettable Costa Rican sunsets from the 2nd floor furnished balcony, or the 3rd floor shaded belvedere.

If you want excitement, a huge selection of activities are readily available: scuba diving, snorkelling, leatherback turtle expeditions, sport fishing, canopy tours, sunset sails...to name just a few. Costa Rica is famous for its diverse wildlife population. Monkey sightings are common, occasionally even from the pool at Casa Cerca del Mar!

If you are more inclined to relax, Casa Cerca del Mar offers a cool and comfortable home away from home to enjoy the peace and serenity of a quiet beach in Costa Rica...Just sit and listen to the rhythm of the ocean waves!
you can enjoy to Potrero walking or renting a golf car to visit Potero ,Flamingo ...... and enjoying the sun and PURA VIDA



Keywords: Home

Property manager

MARIE JOELLE

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Chef

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3000 sq ft (279 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

4 Br/4 BA Pool Ocean View Steps Beach Reduced Rates House
4 Br/4 BA Pool Ocean View Steps Beach Reduced Rates
4 Br/4 BA Pool Ocean View Steps From the Beach Reduced Rates
4 Br/4 BA Pool Ocean View Steps Beach Reduced Rates House
4 Br/4 BA Pool Ocean View Steps Beach Reduced Rates House
4 Br/4 BA Pool Ocean View Steps From the Beach Reduced Rates
4 Br/4 BA Pool Ocean View Steps From the Beach Reduced Rates

About the neighborhood

Map
Playa Potrero, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Playa Potrero - 1 min walk
  • Penca Beach - 6 min drive
  • Flamingo Beach - 7 min drive
  • Playa Prieta - 7 min drive
  • Conchal Beach - 52 min drive

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco Loco Bar & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Las Brisas - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Amigos Tacos y Beer - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gracia - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Soda Marcell - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 4 BR/4 BA, Pool, Ocean View, Steps from the Beach, Reduced Rates have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 4 BR/4 BA, Pool, Ocean View, Steps from the Beach, Reduced Rates pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 4 BR/4 BA, Pool, Ocean View, Steps from the Beach, Reduced Rates?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 BR/4 BA, Pool, Ocean View, Steps from the Beach, Reduced Rates?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 4 BR/4 BA, Pool, Ocean View, Steps from the Beach, Reduced Rates located?

Situated by the ocean, this vacation home is steps from Potrero Bay and Playa Potrero. Penca Beach and Playa Prieta are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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4 BR/4 BA, Pool, Ocean View, Steps from the Beach, Reduced Rates Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 113 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lexus W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Vacation Rental Ever!!!
I could rave all day about how amazing this property and host was. The beach was a super short walk away, and the hosts were so helpful and kind all the way from booking the property until the day I left. I would definitely visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible
This was our second trip to the area, and we absolutely loved everything about this house. Proximity to the beach and communication was stellar. We truly enjoy the pool every day as it is a shaded area. The house is absolute perfection, and we would come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brit B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house!
We loved our stay here! Our group was 4 adults and 4 kids (ages 8-13). The house size was perfect for us and the location was awesome. The house manager was unbelievably helpful and kind. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marta B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great summer vacation
Christelle is the best - greeted us and was always attentive to our questions. Had a great time at playa Potrero.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
CR 2023 Family trip
Great spot for many activities. Walk to market and restaurants. Fishing out of Flamingo was excellent for yellow fin tuna.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise PURA Vida style!
House was fabulous! Loved the location very close to Potrero beach!😎 we rented 2 golf carts from ECCR. Easy & fun way to get to many areas. Christelle is a wonderful property manager! She was so helpful from booking of house to organizing taxi & suggestions for tours!
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and close to everything
I loved this property. It was very clean, very comfortable, air conditioning worked very well, lots of space, nice pool, very beautifully landscaped, right on a very nice and calm beach (perfect for kids), well stocked, very quiet neighborhood and secure (Electronic gate, alarm system, etc), and it was very close to everything, especially Flamingo and Las Catalinas. The owner was amazing, very friendly, very helpful, and very welcoming... i accidentally left my $250 portable Wi-Fi at a restaurant the night before we left, and didn’t realize it until i was half way back to the airport. The owner went and got it for me and is going to mail it to me. Exceptional property owner, and amazing property. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Robin A.

Casa Cerca del Mar
Overall this place was in a good location & having a pool to ourselves was fantastic! Benito the gardener & Silvia the cleaning lady were excellent & very helpful & Saioa, the manager was very helpful with everything we asked of getting! The bedrooms were comfortable & having our own bathrooms was great. The only complaint; the pool loungers & chairs need cushions. We found most of the chairs were uncomfortable. Tom was extremely easy to deal with & answered all enquiries quickly. All in all, 2 weeks flew by & we're all sorry to be going home to the cold.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas V.

Great Family Vacation
We stayed at this property for a week after my daughter's wedding near Liberia. My family of 8 adults and 1 child were visited by our new family one day and we had a great time at the pool getting to know one another. The house is as advertised; spacious, clean and well equipped. The house is approximately 4 km down a stone road with many good restaurant choices. There are numerous beaches that each have their own benefits. Unfortunately the red tide was in during our stay so we used the pool every day. We also took the boat to Palo Verde which was excellent and did some offshore fishing catching snapper for dinner. I would highly recommend this property and Saioa, the property manager, was most helpful and a pleasure to deal with.

10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place to stay!
We took our first trip to Costa Rica for Christmas with 3 adult children and significant others. It was a great experience and this property was just right for us. Three first floor bedrooms with 3 bathrooms and a master bedroom upstairs was perfect for our group. Each room has its own AC unit. Marie the property manager was very friendly, helpful and responsive. We rented golf carts which were delivered the day we arrived and Marie arranged to meet them at the house for the drop off before we arrived. (If you want golf carts in Potrero, look up Chip and Jennifer Little. They’re awesome too). We had chef Gustavo come and cook Christmas breakfast for us which was fun and delicious. His contact info is in the guest materials. The beach is across the street. Not the most beautiful beach in the world, but nice to have nearby and an easy walk south to the Potrero restaurants. We took the kayaks out one day and had a great time. The pool area is very comfortable when you’re not out and about, and a landscaper came and tended to the pool and yard almost daily. I highly recommend this property. I would definitely stay there again. Marie is awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Claudia L.

40th Birthday Getaway
Pura Vida! The house was perfect for us four girls. Ample room to lounge by pool area, living room, the 2nd floor balcony and the eagle nest. We loved that each room was big and had its own bathroom. We felt very safe walking during the day and night on the beach. If you go to the right on the beach there is Las Brisas, restaraunt right on the beach and to the left you will find A few restaurants and shops. Make sure you have Breakfast at The Shack and get the Tico...yummy! the house has an alarm system that will be explained by Saioa, property manager, who has a wealth of information. We used Eder, the driver, to pick us up and drop us off at airport as well as for a beach hopping day. One day we went sailing on a private 40 ft sailboat with Captain Jack for half the day. Pick up was right infront of Las Brisas about a 15 min walk on beach. You won't regret choosing this house- it's a quick walk to an almost private beach, you have beach views, a pool, a bathroom for each room, very nice people working for Tom for numerous years, AC and ceiling fans, yummy restaruants near by and beautiful beaches surrounding Casa Cerca del Mar. Pura Vida!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Paradise
We loved our stay at Casa Cerca Del Mar. We had 8 adults and 1 child. There was plenty of room for everyone. The house is a stones throw from the beach which was practically deserted. We loved the Costa Rica Sailing Center which we could walk to from the beach. Great food and the owners are informative and nice. We rented a golf cart which made getting around easier, especially since we did not rent a car. Golf carts/super buggy's do need to rented in advance and seem to be in short supply. I would definitely recommend the Sunset Tour through Pinache. They picked us at the house and dropped us off. The catamaran was beautiful. The staff was very professional. They supplied, towels, snorkel gear, paddle boards etc. Food and dinner were also included. We spent a lot of time around the pool so my only suggestion would be that improvements could be made with the patio furniture. There were no cushions for the lounge chairs which were hard plastic and there weren't enough chairs for all of us to sit around the table which was small. Otherwise the staff was great and very helpful. Soioa lined up a personal chef which I would also highly recommend doing one night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kristie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house steps from the beach
We had a wonderful stay at Casa Circa Del Mar. we traveled with our family of six (“kids” ages 20, 17, 12, 10). The house was a perfect size. Potrero is a lovely dark sand beach and the house is just steps from the beach. We enjoyed cooking at home and also trying a few of the restaurants in town. The hosts were incredibly attentive, making the check-in process super smooth and checking in with us via What’s App throughout our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Property
A wonderful property for a family vacation. Clean, well equipped, great location and a super responsive host. Would definitely recommend this property for a family vacation
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P., St Charles, MO, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better Than Pictures Can Describe
Our stay here was perfect in every way. The pictures don’t do it justice. Just a few steps away from the beach and very close to restaurants, grocery & more. Playa Flamingo is also just a 5-10 min drive away but we preferred the relaxing, calmer water of Playa Potrero, the beach you see in the photos. This is THE location for perfect sunsets. Also a very cool little restaurant about 5 min walk down the beach called Las Brisas. The house was very clean with a great setup for our group. Loved having a king size bed and bathroom for every room. Also felt very secure with the electronic gate and alarm system. Communication with Christelle was easy with WhatsApp & Sylvia, the housekeeper ensured our arrival, departure and cleaning were flawless.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Veronica A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time!!
Great time !!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home excellent location fabulous beds
Had a great time highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C., Erin, Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fantastic!!
This place exceeded our expectations. The location is excellent with great restaurants very close but the best part was the beach. It's clean and quiet and so close that you can listen to the waves at night. The top "crows nest" area is wonderful for looking at the ocean and listening to the wildlife especially in the morning or at sunset. And the pool is kept immaculate by Benito the gardener who cleans it early in the morning. The beds in every room were so comfortable we didn't want to leave them. Well appointed kitchen great dinning area. We can't wait to come back. Christelle and Chan are awesome and will bend over backwards to make sure you have a perfect stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Andrea c.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Good location
The property was in a good location, far enough away from the congested areas and close enough to the necessities. The home was clean and the maid was very pleasant. Unfortunately, our flight did not land on time due to lightning and weather and we arrived at the home much later than previously mentioned to the property manager. If you plan to stop and grab some supplies or lunch before driving the hour to the home I would suggest informing the manager of a later arrival time, as the maid will be waiting for you to arrive. Con is that the home does not have a contactless entry upon arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S., -

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property
We really enjoyed our recent stay at this property. Everything was as described and actually the photos don’t do it justice. A quick walk to the beach and to town where you find groceries and amazing restaurants. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M., Atlanta, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Family Gem
The process was warm and professional from beginning to end. The Manager, Christelle, introduced us to Erick who organized drivers/guides for us. We saw and learned so much from them. It was a perfect house for a intergenerational family. Five stars all atound.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Kris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
We had a very pleasant experience. Christelle was very helpful several times including getting taxis, scheduling required Covid test for our return trip, scheduling a massage, fixing something that wasn’t working properly, and answering questions. She did her best to make us feel welcome and what we needed. The house is very much like advertised. We felt safe there and had the beach close by. Some things we wish... 1) That the beach was a little cleaner (not the fault of the property or manager). 2) That we were closer to activities. All excursions were 30 minutes to 2 hours away. The airport was an hour too and cost over $100 by taxi (again, not the fault of the property). 3) That there was a bigger supermarket (grocery store) nearby. There was a little market, but it was limited. (Not the fault of the property) 4) That there were some board games, books, balls, sand toys on location. (They DID have kayaks and pool floats for use, which was nice.) 5) That communication initiation had come a little sooner with details for the trip (but she did respond when we promoted). Overall it was worth it and a very nice time.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

TREVOR H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
great
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tizoc S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Looking forward to go back soon
Great place to stay Great communication with host, Place just as expected Will go back soon
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Great location great house
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020