Beach House with Breathtaking Ocean Views (A/C, Pool, Security) Adults only
Casa Piña is nestled in a quiet and peaceful beach on the north side of Puerto Viejo in the Playa Negra community. Just 10 mins away from Puerto Viejo, recently remodelled and carefully-decorated, this 600 square meters property features:
Casa Piña recently remodeled and carefully-decorated features: - A stand-alone main house with 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms that sleeps up to 4 (as it also has two sofa/beds available in the living room area). The main room features sliding doors to the saltwater pool & fully stocked kitchen.
- And one separate and a fully equipped studio apartment in a separate unit with amazing ocean views. The studio apartment sleeps up to 3 people in downstairs with all amenities including A/C
Enjoy the many spectacular ocean views in this open and spacious beach house. The beachfront is pristine and private. Space is securely gated with the advantage of an on-site security guard.
Wake up to breathtaking views of the sea, have dinner in the cozy living room, or have a relaxing time in the carefully landscaped gardens with exotic, unusual, and rare plants including varieties of palms and beautiful bromeliads surrounding the saltwater pool.
Casa Piña is a comfortable tropical paradise for your family/friends to enjoy and it’s only 30 meters to the beach passing through the flower-filled jungle yard! You can walk and explore the beach and nearby jungle for hours of tranquillity without being disturbed. This house offers everything you would need for a special time or an intimate place to host a small retreat in the Caribbean.
-Susana the property Manager lives nearby and is available when you need her and happy to help you!
- Please note our sweets dog and cat live inside the property
Come and relax as our guest for an unforgettable Caribbean experience in a genuine tropical paradise!!
The place: Playa Negra is a black sand beach that stretches for more than 10km. It provides brisk ocean breezes, dense forests, and wildlife of all kinds. A paradise home for a host of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and sea creatures. You will enjoy several nearby beaches great for surfing, boogie boarding, swimming, or just relaxing in the sun. Our central location makes it just a short drive or bike ride to Puerto Viejo Town where you will find a plethora of restaurants suitable to every palate and lots of live music venues and diverse shops, grocery stores, pharmacies, car, bike, and scooter rental offices, clothing and souvenir shops, tour and excursion offices, and banks. There are endless things to do in the area of Puerto Viejo! There are zip line jungle tours, yoga, and fitness classes, several great animal rescue centers and sanctuaries to visit, fishing expeditions, snorkeling, surf lessons, Caribbean cooking classes, guided jungle hikes to beautiful waterfalls, horseback riding on the beach, permaculture and organic farm tours, and tours through the indigenous lands with the native BriBri for starters! Susana, our amazing property manager, will help you learn your way around and plan excursions as you desire!
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Important information
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 9
Note from host: Retreats, Family reunions, Weddings & quiet events
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Located in Cahuita, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Punta Uva Beach and Cahuita National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Finca La Isla Botanical Garden and Talamanca Family Art. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Finca La Isla Botanical Garden - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Black Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Talamanca Family Art - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
Playa Chiquita - 15 min drive - 9.2 km
Punta Uva Beach - 16 min drive - 10.0 km
Getting around
Limón Intl. Airport (LIO) - 58 min drive
Restaurants
Cocomar Comida Caribeña - 3 min drive
Hot Rocks - 3 min drive
Restaurante Tamara - 3 min drive
Puerto Pirata - 3 min drive
Café Viejo - 20 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Beach House with Breathtaking Ocean Views (A/C, Pool, Security) Adults only have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Beach House with Breathtaking Ocean Views (A/C, Pool, Security) Adults only?
As of 26 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beach House with Breathtaking Ocean Views (A/C, Pool, Security) Adults only on 12 April 2026 start from NZ$543, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Beach House with Breathtaking Ocean Views (A/C, Pool, Security) Adults only pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Beach House with Breathtaking Ocean Views (A/C, Pool, Security) Adults only?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beach House with Breathtaking Ocean Views (A/C, Pool, Security) Adults only?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beach House with Breathtaking Ocean Views (A/C, Pool, Security) Adults only?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Beach House with Breathtaking Ocean Views (A/C, Pool, Security) Adults only located?
Nestled on the beach, this Cahuita holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Finca La Isla Botanical Garden, Black Beach and Talamanca Family Art. Playa Cocles is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Everything is above what you can imagine. It is so nice . Tico the dog is great. Thanks for a great vacation
Justin C.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2025
Thankyou Justin for being awesome and lovely guests! We will welcome you back any time!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sarah N.
16 May 2019
Amazing place
We were a group of 7 and stayed 2 weeks. Loved the location and the pool was perfect. Would stay again in a heartbeat. Thanks you.
Sarah N.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Sarah! Thankyou for staying with us. It was lovely having all of you and seeing you all riding out and about on your bikes! Next time you come, there will be more improvements to the house and apartments, so we´re looking forward to having you back! Susana
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Janine R.
8 March 2018
Beautiful spot
Our hostess was wonderful, location gorgeous. We could not have asked for anything more. We will be back.... thank you
My friends and I were blown away by this place. The owner is a landscape artist so the property was just stunning. The beach is so close and the pool is salt water as well which we loved. Susanna was an excellent host and very responsive and helpful. I would 100% stay here again.
My only criticism is that the mattresses are quite hard, however that was the case for every place we stayed while in Costa Rica.
An awesome house, with special vibes, full of gorgeous home touches, an amazing array of pineapple art. We reckon there are over 500 different pineapples on display. Count them and see! From a smooth check in process with Susanna to the beautiful beach accessible through a lovely garden, a well equipped kitchen and comfy beds, our stay was perfect.
We highly recommend Casa Pina! Very comfortable with plenty of space and amenities. Direct private access to beautiful Playa Negra where you can swim and walk for miles. We walked to town (but you can also ride the bikes provided) and enjoyed many restaurants and shops. The best part was that we didn’t need to plan activities or transportation because the manager of this home, Susana, set everything up for us when we arrived including having locals come cook for us! Such a nice community and we always felt safe. Tico, the dog who lives on this property was very sweet!
Pictures do not do the location justice - amazing!
Our trip was perfect. Susana was beyond helpful and went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable and memorable. She even delivered a birthday cake to my wife one day to make sure she had the perfect day. She was so very sweet. The house is amazing and the staff keep the house and pool immaculate. The kitchen has everything you could possible need to do any cooking you need to do. The grounds are beautiful and the walkway to the beach is amazing. Picture perfect. This place is worth every penny and a must see for anyone coming to the Caribbean side. Stay here for sure. Susana will make sure you and your family and friends have the best trip.
The house and location were perfect!! We saw a black and white toucan, tree frogs, a sloth, monster grasshoppers, and geckos. The layout of the property was perfect for our family and friends. The pool was dreamy and the beach was right there!! The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars all around was because the apartments had some electrical and hot water issues. But Susana dealt with everything promptly and efficiently!! She is fantastic!!
Verified traveller
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Kim! oh yes, I remember those issues! I appreciate your patience in having us deal with all of it.....I´m glad you were all enjoying yourselves despite the setbacks. Hope to see you back here soon! Susana
Our family of 4 stayed at Casa Pina and had the most wonderful stay. The home is very spacious (probably a bit more than we needed) and the apartment was great for the 2 older girls to have a space of their own. The grounds were just beautiful and full of all kinds of tropical plants giving the pool and sitting areas a very peaceful place to relax. We enjoyed watching all of the wildlife on the grounds and yard including frogs, birds, and sloths.The beach is right in the back yard and we enjoyed morning and evening walks daily. Town was a 15 minute walk or 5 minute ride away. Susana was so very helpful setting us up with the people we needed for all of our excursions, transportation to and from the airport, local taxi, tuk tuk drivers, and a dinner cooked in our home by a lovely local woman. This is truly a special place and we all said we would stay here again in a heartbeat.Thank you for a wonderful vacation!
Cheryl M.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2025
Cheryl, thankyou for your lovely review and for being wonderful guests. I also look forward to your upcoming return visit! The owner has made some lovely improvements to the property so it will be even better when you return! See you in a few short months!
Verified
8/10 Good
Jon P.
4 May 2018
Very special place
Our group of eight (4 adults + 4 kids) enjoyed several delightful days and nights in Puerto Viejo. Thank you Susana for your local knowledge which was very helpful, and for your generous time and consideration answering all our questions. Thank you for stocking the house with kitchen items so we could eat some meals at home, and with umbrellas for the rainy periods. (We had much more sun than rain!)
The house was very clean. The beach is terrific and the pool is clean and refreshing. The bikes are just what we needed to get into town for quick errands and touring, and the backgammon said was just what we needed on a rainy day.
Highly recommend this house as your home base in Puerto Viejo!
Jon P.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Jon! You were wonderful guests to have and are welcome back any time. Just fyi we are changing put those small mattresses for more comfortable ones, I appreciate the feedback. I'm glad you got to spend time on the Caribbean side on Costa Rica before going back! My kindest regards to all of you!
The house was amazing! It was so close to the beach that you could see the ocean from the back of the house and hear the tide anytime you were outside. The black sand beach was beautiful and far enough from town that there were never a lot of people there. If you've never done it I recommend a night time walk along the beach, it's really relaxing. The pool was really nice for days that we just wanted to lounge around. The covered patio in the back had 2 hammocks that both our boys loved to relax in. There was also some wildlife to check out if you look around a bit. I enjoyed watching the geckos and there were 3 poison dart frogs that liked to stay near the corner of the property near the road. Susana, the property manager, meet us when we arrived and left and was available any time we needed her or had a question. I can't recommend this place enough. It was exactly what I imagined a beach vacation in Costa Rica would be like.
John R.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
John and Jennifer and boys! I will never forget your hugging 8 year old! We all need those hugs right? Thankyou for your kind words and for being ideal guests. I hope to see you all back here! kindly, Susana
This was a wonderful spot for our family. Susana was extremely easy to communicate with. She responded quickly with any inquiries we had. The grounds were gorgeous. Well maintained and much more breathtaking than the photos! The landscaping added such a level of tranquility. The pool and surrounding area was literally cleaned daily. The home served our family very well. We enjoyed fresh floral arrangements from the garden and a pineapple that was provided as a welcoming gift! Very sweet! This slice of heaven was just that! The ocean literally a stones through from the back yard was so clean and warm. The sand was hot! Water shoes are a necessity for walking the shore line! The town was close and we never had one bad meal! Everyone was very kind! Not a bad comment to leave!! Thank you to all!
heidi m.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2023
Thankyou Heidi and family for the lovely review! We are so happy when our guests truly enjoy this lovely property. Hope to seeyou again!
Insanely gorgeous property. The pictures do not do it justice. The separate apartment was perfect for our daughters. The beach is quiet and the water was perfect. Sometimes we didn’t see other people for hours. You can easily walk to town or the little restaurants and shops right down the street, including a well stocked grocery store. Our favorites were the Sushi spot, the empanadas from the stand on the corner and especially the Media Luna croissants from El Pampa. Bread and Chocolate was a super hit for breakfast, we went back multiple times. We loved seeing all the wildlife, even right on the property. We saw the cutest little dart tree frogs (“poisonous but just don’t rub them on your face”), so many beautiful birds, and sloths!! It was like National Geographic. Tico, the resident dog, was sweet, chill and the cutest underbite ever. The drive from San Jose was scary and took almost 5 hours of white knuckle driving. We will hire a car next time for sure. We didn’t really use the car once we got to the house anyway, everything is so close. Susana was wonderful. She knows everyone and can hook you up with whatever you may be interested in. She gave us the best recommendations for food and activities. Easy to contact and always got back super quick. We are already planning our next trip (and maybe a relocation) we loved it so much!!!
Our family of 6 (4 kids ages 19-25) spent a week here and all agreed that this is a wonderful home in a great part of Costa Rica. The house is clean and comfortable with plenty of space for everyone in a beautifully landscaped garden that is oceanfront.
Here you will have everything you need for a relaxing and interesting vacation. The owner has clearly been very thoughtful about thinking of everything guests could want or need (right down to yoga mats and purified water) The beds are very comfortable and kitchen is well-stocked. The outdoor sitting areas are so relaxing. Strong internet works well throughout the property. There is so much to see and do in this part of CR, but we had some days that everyone spent a lot of time in the ocean/beach and sparkling pool all day because we loved the house so much. Although Puerto Viejo has wonderful restaurants, there were a couple of nights that we did enjoy eating at the large outdoor table where we could hear the ocean and sounds of the jungle just beyond the patio. We enjoyed discovering so many birds (including a toucan) and a sloth in the trees.
Playa Negra is a beautiful beach with very fine black sand. During our stay the surf was calm and swimming was excellent. Th house came with four comfortable folding beach chairs and beach towels. We felt very safe here and the property is extremely secure. It is in a quiet area.
A small grocery store is just down the street and many stores and restaurants are available in town, a 20 minute walk or 5 minute drive away. Susana was very helpful with restaurant recommendations. She is easy to contact and very responsive. We highly recommend Casa Pina and look forward to returning!
Bronwyn d.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2023
Thankyou Bronwyn for such a thorough review of the property! It is a pleasure to open this place to lovely families like yours and we hope to see you again!
Villa très bien localisée à un endroit tranquille sur la plage et près à pied ou à vélo des restaurants et supermarchés et du village. Très intime et confortable avec toutes les commodités. Hôte toujours disponible et accueillant.
The ten of us loved our stay at Casa Piña! Susana was a great host and even came to the property when we needed help. She gave great recommendations for activities and restaurants in and around Puerto Viejo. The property is right on the beach, has a great pool, and is about 15 minutes walking to town. Thanks, Susana!
Casa Pina was a wonderful place that met or exceeded all of our expectations. The house and grounds were clean and tidy and contained everything we needed to make ourselves at home. The fact that we had a pool and the ocean steps from our door made it heaven. The neighborhood was quiet, away from the hustle of town, but not too far away. Our group, consisting of two adult couples found the location perfect. We could walk to town (either a 25min walk down beach or road) or could bike in about 5 minutes. There are also drivers around happy to come pick you up and bring you where you need to go. Town was small enough to be explored on foot yet large enough to have a good assortment of shops/restaurants etc. Puerto Viejo has a little something for everyone. While we were there we never found a beach we felt uncomfortable swimming at. Some beaches were more turbulent than others which only added to our pleasure. Last but not least, Susana the property manager as well as the staff that helped around the grounds were wonderful. Always helpful, prompt and available whenever we had a question. Thank you! If we ever make it back to this area I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again
The house is close to the main road and Puerto Viejo. If you are looking to be immersed in the jungle this is not the place, but if you want to be close to town and and on the beach it’s great! The property is surrounded by tall fencing and locked gates. Because of stormy weather, the beach by the house was very rough. We cautiously body surfed there and did ok; except for several “jellyfish???” stings. Our teenage boys could walk to a mellower spot to swim close to town.
If you follow the gravel road beyond the house you will find yourself in jungle and eventually it dead ends where the river and ocean meet. We enjoyed walking this road and saw sloths, lots of birds, lizards, raccoons and amazing jungle foliage. Yoga at Ananda was super fun with Roe!
The house was very clean and had an abundance of new towels. Some things are ready to be replaced...broken chairs and boogie boards and the pool had some issues( but was handled as best as they could.)
Susana is a super responsive host and her recommendations turned out to be amazing experiences! We highly encourage you to use Naima for surfing and Tino for a jungle guide. We love Tino!! Susana’s other recommendations for food, farmers market...etc...were also awesome!
Ac was nice to have in the kitchen while cooking and having a washer and dryer was a fabulous bonus.
PuertoViejo grew on us ( our second time here). It’s an eclectic mix that we came to love. The fruit, beef Patís and Soda Requisimo are super delicious.
Pura Vida!
Sally G.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Sally and family! Thankyou for such a thoughtful and in depth review. It really helps other people get a clear picture of the place and the surroundings. The pool was a struggle for all because of it´s age, and just so you know, we are totally renovating it before any new guests arrive. We probably will not continue to provide boogie boards as their cost outweighs their life span! I just bought one of them brand new less than 2 months ago! And all of the pool furniture is being replaced with the pool renovation. Thankyou for being such lovely guests and I expect we might see you back here someday! kind regards, Susana
Dealing with Susana when reserving the property was easy and painless. The property itself and the assistance from Susana on arrival was extremely good. Our family loved the house and really enjoyed our stay.
Benjamin S.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Thankyou Ben for your kind words! It was lovely to meet all of you and hope to see you here again some day! Susana
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jessica C.
4 November 2018
The perfect place
This house was amazing. It was all that we needed for our little family to have the best time in Costa Rica. The screen room, the pool, being able to cook our own food, the air conditioning, everything was perfect. And Susana was an amazing host. I would definitely stay here again and my only regret was that we couldn’t stay longer.
Jessica C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Risa H.
4 October 2018
Everything you need in a rental
The property and house are truly fantastic, really above and beyond most rentals with a fully equipped kitchen, a great layout, privacy, a lovely pool, right on the black sand beach, a 20 minute walk to town and a little grocery store a few hundred yards up the road.
This was our first visit to the Caribbean side of the country and we are completely in love with the area and planning our next trip.
Susana was very helpful and gave us some leads on fantastic places to eat (Soda Riquisimo was our favorite - the coconut milk beans and rice with Caribbean shrimp is incredible).
We ended up renting a car locally (from Alamo) so that we could explore other beaches and the surrounding areas. Our favorite beach was Punta Uva, which we had almost to ourselves on weekdays. On a recommendation from locals, we drove to Manzanillo, parked the car and followed the trail to end of Costa Rica and the beginning of Panama - so cool!
I also arranged a private tour for my family at the Jaguar Rescue Center, which was amazing and so educational. I highly recommend the private tour as you get a more thorough and intimate experience with the animals.
Overall, we had a great visit and we'll definitely rent this property again on our return!
Risa H.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
13 August 2018
Awesome!
First and foremost, let me say that Susana the Property Manager definitely made our stay enjoyable. She was very attentive and she went out of her way to make sure everything was in order.
The property was immaculate and definitely worth the cost. It’s a quaint two bedroom, two bath with plenty of room. The place is literally 35-40 steps from Black Beach and you can definitely hear the ocean rumbling at night, which is very peaceful and relaxing.
If you are looking for a spot that is off the beaten path and not far from the all of the happenings, this is the place to rent. When I go back, this is where I’ll be staying without hesitation.
Be Blessed!
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Fred, Susan, John and Lisa......it was wonderful to be of service to you guys, it is always a joy to help guests get to know this unique and special place! Your interest is contagious and you will be welcomed back when you return! Until then....
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gilles M.
7 August 2018
Great vacations
The family "loved" our vacations at Casa Veiga. Clean with all required amenities, great pool and on the beach, what else could we dream for. Property exactly as shown on the site. Susana has been a great help (the best) to facilitate our stay. She is the most efficient person in the area. Great advise and help when needed. We became friends and when going back to Costa Rica, we will definitely look forward to rent again the same location.
Thanks.
Gilles, Francine, Clara & François
Gilles M.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Gilles, Francine, Clara and Francois! Hannah, Asia and I all miss you! I´m still trying to figure out how to make some of the bracelets you showed me! And we will be here when you return, which we hope will be soon. Susana
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stacey W.
5 July 2018
Lovely
Susana was an amazing hostess that had us feeling right at home. We enjoyed the easy access to the beach, and Puerto Viejo. It was a wonderful place to stay. Susana gave us great tips for surfing lessons, and favorite places to eat.
Stacey W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Stacey and friends! It was lovely to have all 3 of you and see you studying and learning so intensely! Hopefully next year we can fill the whole place with your retreat, right? Thankyou for the interesting conversations and being wonderful guests.....until next time!
Susana
About the host
Hosted by Susana Schik
Casa Piña was named after a fascinating collection of Pineapple objects by the Owner of the property, who is a plant lover specifically of ananas (pineapple). Pineapples are a symbol of a warm welcome, friendship and hospitality.
¨In colonial America, hostesses would display a pineapple in the middle of the table for their guests in order to show that no expense was spared for creating memorable moments for them.¨
Why they chose this property
Casa Piña is a comfortable tropical paradise for your family/friends to enjoy and it’s only 30 meters to the beach passing through the flower-filled jungle yard! You can walk and explore the beach and nearby jungle for hours of tranquillity without being disturbed. This house offers everything you would need for a special time with up to 7 adults or an intimate place to host a small retreat in the Caribbean.
What makes this property unique
Saltwater pool Tropical landscaped gardens A/C in all of our facilities Outdoor patio with BBQ option Breathtaking Ocean Views from different angles Few steps away from the beach