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Costa Rica Paradise Right on the Beach!!! with FAST FIBER OPTIC WIFI included

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A pathway leading to a beach with palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.
A view through a window of a beachside area with palm trees and a sandy beach.
A house with a covered patio area featuring two wooden chairs and a dining table.
A living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a clock on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a bed, a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Junquillal Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Playa Junquillal, Guanacaste
  • Place, Junquillal Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Asociación Vida Verdiazul
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Negra
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Veintisiete de Abril

Located in Veintisiete de Abril, this apartment is in a rural area and on the beach. Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and Black Stallion Eco Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Junquillal Beach and Blanca Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Playa Junquillal, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Junquillal Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Asociación Vida Verdiazul - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Playa Negra - 15 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 43 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 58 min drive - 42.3 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lola's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪La Ventana del Surfista - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hacienda Pinilla Beach Club - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Sabanero Steak House - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Sand Bar - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Costa Rica Paradise Right on the Beach!!! with FAST FIBER OPTIC WIFI included pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Costa Rica Paradise Right on the Beach!!! with FAST FIBER OPTIC WIFI included ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Costa Rica Paradise Right on the Beach!!! with FAST FIBER OPTIC WIFI included located?

Nestled on the beach, this Veintisiete de Abril apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Junquillal Beach and Asociación Vida Verdiazul. Blanca Beach and Callejones Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place and excellent ezperience
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2025
Thank you Carissa :-)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The proximity of the suite to the ocean is what keeps us coming back. Playa Junquillal is a quiet and pristine beach. Gary communicated with us quickly and was very helpful. There are several good restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 November 2025
Thank you Jennifer... I hope to see you again! :-)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic getaway to a remote beach on the Pacific. Simple accommodations but had all the necessities for a few days. Host was terrific with communication and suggestions.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paraiso at Plumita Pacifico

Our stay was above and beyone the already high expectations we had for our visit. Gary is a very hospitable owner. Our time there was fantastic! Peter & Dianna
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2024
Thank you Dianna & Peter :-)
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10/10 Excellent

Couldn't have been a better location!

Very comfortable accommodations! Loved the quiet and virtually private beach. Gary couldn't be a nicer, friendlier guy. Thoroughly enjoyed our chats and learning about the area. We can't wait to go back to Costa Rica!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Hi Steve & Ava... thanks for the nice review and I'm looking forward to your return visit! :-)
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect place to relax.

Gary was a wonderful host... went above and beyond to make us comfortable. Even took time out of his day to coordinate the changing of both of our flat tires on our rental car! The long stretch of perfectly sandy beach felt like it was our own personal playground. It was the perfect place to end our 2 week vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Hi Jenkins... thanks for the great review! :-)
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful spot but...

The location is amazing but the appartment needs upgrades and to be clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
well... I only wish they would have said something while they were here so I could have corrected whatever it was. If you read the rest of my reviews you'll see mostly 5 stars!
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing

This is our 2nd time staying at Plumita Pacifica. If you are looking for the busy resorts, with a lot of people this is not your place. If you are looking for a gorgeous stretch of beach with no other people on it, then we would highly recommend. Gary has great rental units, they are safe and right on the beach. We love Playa Junquillal it is one of our favorite spots in CR. We will definitely be back.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Hi Debbie & John... Thanks for the nice review! :-)
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10/10 Excellent

A Return to Love

My husband & I planned a short trip to Costa Rica and this was the perfect place for us. I wanted to spend time walking on the beach and holding hands. We walked a 2 mile section of the beach and never saw more than 6 people. I have some wonderful sunset photos that I will treasure forever. Gary and his staff were so helpful during our stay and when I left behind my cash and driver's license he sent an email to inform me. THANK YOU We had a wonderful time!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Thanks for the great review Laurie... I look forward to seeing you and Gregg again for another nice stay in paradise!
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10/10 Excellent

perfect getaway for 2 in paradise

The description online says it all - Paradise Right on the Beach! We stayed for 6 nights and wished we could've stayed longer. The apartment was perfectly stocked with everything we needed in the kitchen, the bed was comfortable, and the entire place was clean and well-kept. The pictures online don't quite accurately depict how close you are to the beach - it's RIGHT there and the soothing sound of the waves never stopped! I could stare at the ocean and those sunsets all day, every day. Gary was hospitable, polite, friendly and available for any questions we had during our stay. We were not disappointed and most certainly would like to make a return trip to Playa Junquillal one day.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Hi Emily & Ed... Thanks for the great review! :-)
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10/10 Excellent

Already Planning to Return

We spent an amazing week at Plumita Pacifica and simply fell in love with Playa Junquillal. Gary is a wonderful host and has the BEST location on the beach. If you are looking for great waves, long walks on a quiet and incredibly beautiful beach, and a place to kick back and relax you have found your paradise! Gary directed us to all the local dining spots which we really enjoyed (and had no problem walking to since we didn't rent a car). He also hooked us up with a local company who shuttled us to and from Liberia Airport and coordinated our rafting and ziplining excursions. It was a perfect week! Thank you Gary!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Hi Alison & Scott... thank you for the wonderful review! :-)
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10/10 Excellent

Going back as soon as possible!

We were only there for a quick stay, and our first trip to Costa Rica, and we definitely fell in love. This place is worth much more than the great rates, and the people we connected with through Gary and those he referred us to was priceless. We are planning our return trip for this year we loved it so much, and that says a lot as we have so many places we want to see, but we need more pura vida before we go anywhere else! It may sound cliche but it is totally true, the vibe, the people, etc in this area are so laid back and friendly, it honestly felt like another planet!! In our short trip we got in surf lessons and a trip to the arenal volcano for some zip-lining and horseback riding and Gary's friends he referred us to were so nice and helped plan everything for us...it was a breeze!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Hi Heather... Thanks for the great review!... Gary :-)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Just returned from paradise .....

We just returned from a wonderful stay at Plumita Pacifica. If you are looking for a tourist town and glam, stay elsewhere. What you get here --- only 2 hours from the Liberia Airport --- is the most beautiful 2-mile beach to yourselves and total relaxation. If you absolutely must go to Tamarindo LOL, it is only about an hour away. The roads though ..... UGH. There are restaurants within walking distance. We highly recommend Sylvia at the neighboring Hotel Castillo Divertido for a mangrove estuary kayaking tour. She was fabulous. We also used TPV for a riverboat animal tour, lunch and stop in Guaitil, where pottery is made. The pottery was incredible. I dare you to leave without buying any! The nice thing about TPV is they pick you up and bring you home. Again ... those roads! Gary's description and photos are pretty much right on. It is a beautiful, quiet setting and most everything you need is there. Bring shampoo, soap and beach towels though, as they were not provided and stores are not close. The bed was super comfortable, but not the furniture in the main sitting area. A great shower is important at a beach place and you get two - indoor and outdoor! The wi-fi is great ---- we used it to log into work and also to watch movies. Totally reliable and a huge plus, since it got dark about 6PM. We had lots of sun and beach time and the best thunder/lightning/rain storms!! Gary is a very nice man who genuinely lost Costa Rica -- and full of great information on the local area. I would highly recommend a trip to Gary's Plumita Pacifica!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Hi Kim & Jeff... thanks for the nice review... I"m smiling because I think you meant to say "loves" not "lost" Costa Rica.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pura Vida!

Beautiful property with amazing sunsets and an awesome host. Great restaurants a short walk down the beach!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
VRBO rules say "Address future renters that will be reading your response, not the reviewer." How??? It's not possible to say anything that VRBO will accept... I've made several attempts... they won't let me say thank you... I guess they only think from inside their little boxes that one can only respond if the review is negative.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Best Surf on an uncrowded Beach

Perfect Spot to enjoy the Beach. The Best Surf Break . Gary's Place is a Great Location. Very Cozy. He is a Great host, Very Helpfull and Knowledgeable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Hi Zach & Aimee... thanks for the nice review! I hope your honeymoon was everything you wanted it to be! Gary :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paradise

Beautiful beach, clean, nice apartment and lovely host. Really enjoyed our time here, can’t wait to go back! Really enjoyed sushi prepared by the Dutch restaurant owners in Costa Rica. Very relaxing and refreshing vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Hi Tim & Beth... Thanks for the nice review... paradise is awaiting you return! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Costa Rica

Great location! Right on the beach. The host ‘Gary’ is great, makes you feel welcomed. We stayed 3 nights, close to restaurants and enjoyed the long walks on the beach. The beach steps from your condo has a tremendous sandy beach. There is a turtle sanctuary nearby and depending on the turtles, you could see them go to the beach. If we were staying longer I’d would have preferred to rent a car to check out other towns. I would recommend Plumita Pacifica.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Hi Kevin & Ann... Thanks for the nice review!... :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent location. Peace and tranquillity.

Excellent location. Morning walks on the peaceful beach. Breakfast in, lunch and or supper at walkable distance lodges, which were all fabulous; all while enjoying monkeys, armadillos, toads, lizards etc... Everyone we encountered were helpful and considerate...we only wish we had known better Spanish. Sunsets are amazing! Pura Vida
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Hi Denise & Doug... Thanks for the nice review! I hope to see you again! Gary :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Far exceeded our expectations. Very clean, location fabulous and stunning. Gary was a great host!

We loved our 2 week stay. We had the pleasure of meeting two other sets of guests, both had multiple stays before (1 was 10th year in a row, the other was the 4th visit). The place is as advertised with a well appointed kitchen, great view and terrific shower. Gary was a wonderful host with many great recommendations and insights to Junquillal/Costa Rican lifestyle. We enjoyed walking the beach which was absolutely stunning including beautiful water and glistening/soft sand. Many times we were only 2 of a few people on the nearly 2 mile stretch of beach. Sunsets were fantastic and viewed right from the property. We rested in the hammock while listening to the palm trees in the wind. We watched migrating brown pelicans play in the waves for hours. We witnessed two baby turtle releases. We also saw dolphins, whales, surfers, fish in the waves and fisherman catching fish. The water and beach were phenomenal. This was our third trip and location in Costa Rica. By far, this is our absolute favorite! We totally fell in love with this area. We are already planning our next trip and hope to share this experience with some of our family and friends. The local tenants were very friendly and we got our pet fix in daily with visits from a friendly dog (Aang) and cat (Kitty). We had the best food we’ve eaten in Costa Rica, all within 3-5 minutes from our place. We are strongly recommending this to our loved ones. If one is looking for beauty, tranquility and want to experience the “ Pura Vida” lifestyle, this is the place.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Hi Don & Amie... WOW!... That's the best review ever! Thank you!!! And yes, Illeana is delighted to taste wild Alaskan Salmon... that's a real treat for someone who's never experienced anything outside Costa Rica... We're both looking forward to your next visit! Gary :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Quiet paradise retreat

We loved the beach front view and access to the quiet beach. Warm clear ocean was lots of fun for swimming. Gary was very accommodating for all our needs. Kitchen was well stocked if you want to cook. There are about 5 restaurants within walking distance if you don’t feel like cooking. Turtle hatchery just down the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Hi Alice & Charles... thanks for the nice review! I look forward to hosting you again in the future! Gary :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable

Great host,friendly, comfortable, beautiful view just a short walk to the beach. Weather perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Hi Kelly & Ed... thank you for the nice review! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful beach

Perfect private paradise Wonderful restaurants nearby
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
HI Pat & Scott... Thanks for the review! :-)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Dream Vacation

We stayed at Plumita Pacifica the last week of Sept/17. We came well prepared as Gary was most accommodating with answering any questions/concerns. The condo was fully equipped with all necessities and very clean. Perfect for 2 people. We cannot say enough about the surroundings and stunning beach,beautiful sunsets, and lush vegetation. We rented a car and did many day trips , always looking forward to our return to our pristine and private beach. Playa Junquillal is the cleanest, most private and serene beach out of the six beaches we visited. It truly is a piece of paradise where we were able to do lots of exploring,relaxing,and making great memories. Definitely looking forward to coming back. Thank you Gary
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Hi George & Judy... Thank you for the great review! :-)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

On a beautiful deserted beach, comfy little condo, delightful host

Gary is a great host, friendly and full of information. The condo is small but has all the space and equipment two people need, very clean and neat, comfortable queen bed, big shower with rainfall head, efficient kitchen with spices and olive oil and coffee, cool a/c, big windows with a view of the beach, outdoor shower, chairs for the beach and front porch, beach front right out the door, lots of palm trees, hammock, surfing a short walk down the beach, lava tidal pools and tiny mangrove swamp a little further down the beach, lots of crabs and shells, warm ocean water, basically a slice of heaven. A grocery store and several nice little restaurants are a short drive or 10 minute walk away. Make sure you eat at the Eco Lodge at least once - dine on a balcony with a view of the surf and fantastic fish and chicken dishes at reasonable prices, great smoothies too.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Hi Steve & Ava... Thanks for the great review!... I look forward to your next visit.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Piece of paradise

Gary is the perfect host....the place is simply beautifull, right on the beach, near good restaurants, face to the sunset, quiet, just far enough from the touristic beaches, nice to have long walk on the beach and do a nice jog on the road or on the beach. You feel like your are at home, the small grocery store is clean and you can find almost everything you need...A peace of paradise....We will be back for sure. Only one thing négative, we have to come back home one day..
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Hi Gilles & Chantal... Thank you for the nice review... I'm looking forward to your return to paradise! :-)
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