Casa Verde peaceful retreat in gated community

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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

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Playa Junquillal, Guanacaste Province

Blanca Beach
‪5 min drive‬
Junquillal Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Playa Negra
‪16 min drive‬
Tamarindo (TNO)
‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

The Blue Room

1 Queen Bed

The Pink Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

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Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Casa Verde is a gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom house located in Playa Junquillal, Costa Rica. The house is nestled within Tierra Pacifica, one of the most desirable gated communities in Junquillal beach.

Make sure to also check out our other listings and their reviews. Vrbo #478339, #1502027, #1004107.

Casa Verde offers you the unique opportunity to experience a peaceful and cozy retreat house, artistically decorated by owner and with accessibility to Tierra Pacifica amenities. Encounter remarkable animals, flora and fauna of the dry tropical forest within close proximity to some of the most beautiful beaches you will ever see.

Casa Verde’s open design incorporates the natural surroundings of the forest, beautiful landscaping and comfortable amenities to allow you to get the most out of your visit to Costa Rica. Wake up to howler monkeys, watch the various array of birds and animals, the amazing plants and flowers, pick seasonal fruit from our many fruit trees or just relax in the upstairs terrazzo, living/dining room, or screened porch.

Tierra Pacifica, where Casa Verde is located, is a wonderful place to be. Enjoy the pool, lap pool, hot tub, exercise room and/or tennis court at Club Arbol. Walk the roads and nature trails within the estate. Take part in the yoga classes on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Feel secure and carefree knowing there 24 hour guards at Tierrra Pacifica.

Playas Junquillal and Blanca are only a few minutes away by car. You can also get to Playa Junquillal on foot via the beach trail. Eat at the local restaurants or buy food to cook at the nearby markets. Want to surf? Playas Negra and Avellanas are only about 15 - 20 minutes away and Tamarindo is about 40. We recommend Playa Avellanas if you are interested in surf lessons.

The downstairs layout of Casa Verde includes the master bedroom (king sized bed) with a full bathroom, the open dining room/living room area, a half bathroom, outdoor shower, screened porch, and fully equipped kitchen. The upstairs layout includes two bedrooms, each with a queen sized bed, a full bathroom, a half bathroom, a laundry area and outdoor terrazzo, half of which is covered. There is extensive tropical landscaping surrounding the house which includes many fruit trees.

Keywords: 3 Bedroom House in Playa Junquillal, near the Pacific Ocean, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

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Georgina Gordy

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English, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 first aid kit

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Junquillal

Located in Veintisiete de Abril, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and Canopy Vista Tamarindo are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Blanca Beach and Junquillal Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Playa Junquillal, Guanacaste Province

What's nearby

Blanca Beach - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
Junquillal Beach - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
Playa Negra - 16 min drive - 7.7 km
Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 31 min drive - 16.2 km
Tamarindo Beach - 47 min drive - 34.4 km

Getting around

Tamarindo (TNO) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sabanero Steak House - ‬30 min drive
‪Lola's - ‬18 min drive
‪Azul Pool Bar & Grill - ‬30 min drive
‪Il Rustico - ‬19 min drive
‪Tamarine Restaurant - ‬30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Verde peaceful retreat in gated community have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Casa Verde peaceful retreat in gated community pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Verde peaceful retreat in gated community?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Verde peaceful retreat in gated community?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Verde peaceful retreat in gated community located?

This family-friendly Veintisiete de Abril holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Blanca Beach and Asociación Vida Verdiazul. Junquillal Beach and Callejones Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

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7.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

6.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Pamela C., Just outside Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

24 January 2019

Scenic and rustic property

If you are looking for total privacy and seclusion, this home has it. However, it is conveniently located within driving distance of amenities. The house is on the monkey highway so it's great fun to watch them travel by the house. The house has plenty of room for families or 2 or 3 couples. The open concept of the central living space may be hard to take if you have an aversion to the Costa Rican bugs and critters that often visit. The kitchen is screened but also somewhat open to the elements. Again, if you aren't used to this, it can also take adjusting to. The property manager is excellent. Georgina is professional, friendly and very responsive. We have stayed in properties that she manages on several occasions and have always appreciated the high level of service she provides.

Stayed 23 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Shawn F.

23 April 2025

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Great place poorly kept

The home is in a safe, gated community with 24-hour security and has beautiful, unique décor, just like the photos. The calming backyard view and nearby beach with a beach bar and turtle release experience were highlights of the trip. The community pool was clean but a bit dated.Unfortunately, communication with the property manager, Georgina, was poor after check-in. Several issues in the house — including a dirty microwave, dusty furniture, a broken coffee pot, a leaking shower, and no hot water — were reported but either received delayed, incomplete, or no follow-up. Power went out one evening, and no check-in or assistance was offered. The family ultimately left a day early due to unresolved problems, especially the lack of hot water, and received no response when informing the manager.Bottom line: Beautiful property and location, but disappointing property management and maintenance.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsy R.

13 August 2021

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

Super cool, large space

This place is cool. It’s really big and easy for everyone to have space. The main shared spaces are screened (no glass windows) and it did take some adjusting. The bugs take some time too, but made the experience feel more authentic than staying at a culturevoid resort. The bedrooms are nice and comfortable, there are four bathrooms- two with showers- and a full kitchen, which was so useful for our family. The location made it easy for us to explore the amazing surrounding beaches and we could walk for most groceries.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

David J., Kernersville

26 June 2018

Great spacious location with howlers nearby every day

Was a very nice property. You will need bug spray as the areas to sit are mostly open to the outside world but under a roof. Rooms had AC. Beach was 15 min walk or so but doable. Gate guards were helpful as was property manager. Caution. The surf can get pretty rough there. Plenty of room for kids to play but don’t let them get too far out as there can be significant rip tides. I enjoyed all of our stays in Costa Rica but this was my favorite. Only knock I had was one of the rooms ac units had a mildewy smell which was strong. Aside from that I highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen H.

16 January 2017

Awesome and Unique

My family of 5 (kids aged 9, 11, and 12) spent 7 nights at Casa Verde. It took a little adjusting to the open floor plan but we had it down after a couple of days. It was amazing to wake up early, sip coffee in a hammock, and watch the sunrise. We saw howler monkeys twice and several large iguanas either from the house or on the property. We enjoyed the nature trails. The pool is awesome! Tierra Pacifica is a very quiet property. The gate was always guarded and we felt very safe. We dined at two of the nearby restaurants. Amigos was one. The other was at a hotel near the end of the road. Both had good food and helpful staff. The drives into Tamarindo and Santa Cruz were easy (if you stick to the main roads.) I do recommend getting good driving instructions to find Tierra Pacific the first time. Our flight was delayed and we drove in the dark. It took us a while to find where we needed to be. Beyond that, Georgina was very helpful and we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Federico L., San Jose, Costa Rica

16 July 2016

Well equiped great house

It was very pleasant to spend our vacation at Casa Verde. It has everything you need so we felt like at home. House was clean que very well maintained. We where there for a week and did not want to go back home. Kids loved the pools.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sara L., La Jolla, California/San Rafael, California

10 February 2015

A Wonderful House and Renting Experience

The caretaker of this absolutely gorgeous house and property made our stay comfortable, peaceful and pleasant. Our favorite part about the layout of the house is that the main living space (with hammocks) opens up to the seemingly endless backyard, filled with birds and butterflies. When you are standing in the backyard you cannot see any other houses and have a fabulous sense of privacy and comfort. In the front yard, you can see the resident howler monkey that lives between Casa Verde and the neighbor's house. The fully-equipped kitchen, master bedroom (with AC), and one of the porches (all downstairs) are completely screened in to keep the bugs out. A 4X4 vehicle is a must if you want to have access to travel to the nearby beaches during the rainy season. The guards at the front gate of the community are very friendly as well. We had the best stay imaginable at this beautiful house and cannot wait to return to Costa Rica and Casa Verde very soon!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ana Victoria B., San José

28 January 2015

Un año nuevo muy relajado!

Una casa muy linda, la encontramos super limpia, todo muy ordenado y equipada con todo! Las áreas sociales del condominio son espectaculares, la piscina una belleza. Tuvimos una situación con unos tubos e inmediatamente llegaron a arreglarlo, y era 1 de enero! Georgina nos dio un excelente servicio, informándonos de todo, sugerencias de restaurantes. Pasamos un excelente año nuevo en esta casa.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

8 February 2013

Bird lady

This is hands down the best rental we have ever had. You will love the Casa verde. It is charming, comfortable and extremely well-equipped. If you like to cook while on vacation, this kitchen is well planned and easy to cook in. The owner must be an excellent designer and has painted charming plant scenes on the walls. The living/dining space is open on two sides and there are no bugs. The beds are excellent. The house is in a community that is committed to reforestation so there are a lot of tropical birds to hear and see. I have seen at least 20 species of birds from the house. There are nature paths and an organic farm in the community. There is also a club with lovely swimming pools and a jacuzzi. There are excellent restaurants nearby and the beaches are delightful whether you like surf or calm. I will definitely return.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

19 July 2012

Didn't want to leave!

I just returned from an amazing vacation in Costa Rica at Casa Verde! Where to start? The house is stunning. Between the openness of the main room to the 2nd floor patio, I always felt like I was in paradise. Although there are houses around, I could not see them and never heard anything but the crashing waves in the distance, the birds surrounding the forest around the house, and the howler monkeys making there way through the trees. The house is fully functional with A/C in the bedrooms, a great kitchen and all the little things that make it feel like a home. My favorite is the hammocks that hang and offer a perfect place to soak it all in. I can't think of anything I else I wanted besides a few more weeks at Casa Verde. One of the big things I wanted to mention was how friendly everyone was at Tierra Pacifica. The guards at the front gate were incredibly nice and always made me feel safe at night knowing there was someone watching out for us. The property manager was extremely helpful and bent over backwards to make sure our stay was just how we wanted it. It was like a house within a resort. We had privacy and everything we could have wanted. The pool at Club Arbol was a favorite afternoon hangout for us and being the slow season it was mostly empty. We did laps in the morning in the lap pool and even braved a yoga class right there next to the pool. It cost a whopping 8$ and kicked my butt. As for things to do close by, if you like beautiful beaches and world class surf, this is the place to find it. We visited Avellanas and Playa Negra mostly which are only a 15 minute drive on really bumpy dirt roads. Loved Lola's at Avellanas. Great food and great beach hangout. Next trip we plan to do some more exploring but the truth is we loved being close at the beaches and just wanted to relax. I could write a thousand more things I loved about this vacation but hopefully I've said enough to convey just what a great time we had here. We will most definitely be back next year. We are booked back here at Casa Verde for spring break and already can't wait.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

18 July 2012

Incredible CR vacation

We had an amazing vacation at Casa Verde and Playa Junquillal. The house is beautiful - it is colorful and comfortable, with everything you need. We had morning coffee on the upstairs terrace where you feel like you're sitting in the treetops. It's also a great place for cocktails made with limes picked from the lime tree in the yard. The living/dining room is open to the outside so you can enjoy the weather and the tropical plants. There are many beautiful beaches a short drive away and Club Arbol, the pool in Tierra Pacifica, is the perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon. Playa Junquillal is a small town but there are a number of good restaurants in the area and everyone we met was friendly and helpful. This is our second stay at Casa Verde and we'll definitely be back!

About the host

Hosted by Georgina Gordy

When not in Costa Rica, Martha and Eric reside in another beautiful part of the world, Vermont. Martha is an artist and Eric is a musician.

Why they chose this property

When we first came to Costa Rica we fell in love with the people and the land. After returning many times we started looking for a place to spend more time. When we came upon Tierra Pacifica, the beautiful environmental estate in Play Junquillal, we knew we had found our Costa Rican home.

What makes this property unique

We love being able to experience both the forest and the exquisite beaches of this beautiful area. There is nothing better than waking up to the howler monkeys that frequent the trees around our house. The town of Playa Junquillal is particularly wonderful because it is small, quiet, friendly and undeveloped. Club Arbol (part of Tierra Pacifica) with its beautiful pool and exercise room is state of the art and a wonderful place to hang out. Club Arbol also has a tennis court and a relaxing hot tub. We particularly enjoy walking the nature trails and roads within Tierra Pacifica and taking morning walks on the beach via the beach trail. We highly recommend the yoga classes which are held at the Club Arbol on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

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English, Spanish

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

The Blue Room

The Pink Room

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Master Bathroom

Upstairs Bathroom

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