Oceanfront Nirvana at Playa Negra

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A spacious living area with a wooden floor, a dining table, and a sofa. There is a staircase leading to a balcony with a view of the ocean.
A modern two-story house with a large swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
An aerial view of a coastal property with a house surrounded by dense vegetation and a rocky shoreline.
A spacious living area with a large dining table, a sofa, and a bookshelf.
An aerial view of a coastal property with a swimming pool, a detached house, and a beach path.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Massages in spa
  • Private pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • On-site fitness centre

Explore the area

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Playa Negra, Guanacaste
  • Place, Callejones Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Tamarindo Beach
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Playa Negra

Located in Veintisiete de Abril, this villa 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 Tamarindo Beach and Las Baulas National Marine Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Playa Negra, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Callejones Beach - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Avellanas Beach - 15 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 32 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Playa Langosta - 36 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 54 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lola's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Ventana del Surfista - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hacienda Pinilla Beach Club - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Sabanero Steak House - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Sand Bar - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Oceanfront Nirvana at Playa Negra have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Oceanfront Nirvana at Playa Negra?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oceanfront Nirvana at Playa Negra on 31 October 2026 start from NZ$6,405, 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 Oceanfront Nirvana at Playa Negra pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Oceanfront Nirvana at Playa Negra?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Nirvana at Playa Negra?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Nirvana at Playa Negra?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Nirvana at Playa Negra located?

Nestled on the beach, this Veintisiete de Abril villa is within 2 mi (3 km) of Callejones Beach, Playa Negra and Blanca Beach. Playa Pargos and Junquillal 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. 48 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this house! Great location, amenities, and hosts! Emilia was awesome and everyone was very helpful. Housekeeper is great. AC is strong. It even has the gym and the ping pong table downstairs which was great. Pool always perfect. Steps from the beach and a short walk to the best surf spots. Short 5 min drive to town and restaurants. Thanks Emilia and team! Can’t wait to stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, beautiful home with amazing sunsets. Being right on the beach was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and amenities were amazing. We had a fabulous time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Ocean views/beach access

Emi gave us fun helpful recommendations Spacious, interesting house with NICE pool
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful time in Costa Rica

The property exceeded expectations. Look forward to going back.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our stay

Great location to playa negra surf spot, which was our original goal. Nice and quiet location, besides a few howler monkeys. The house was as advertised and had an amazing pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful stay

Great pool! Great access to a great beach! The most beautiful sunsets ever!Spacious, well-stocked house. A few little issues but Emilia handled them all quickly and adeptly.A beautiful place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Overall house met the needs of our group. Bathroom situation was shared other than 1 private bathroom. kitchen was well stocked with appliances and dishes.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2025
There are four and a half baths. One bath is shared The rest are private
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Our family of 10 including 6 teenagers had a wonderful time here. Emilia was fantastic and the relaxing atmosphere of playa negra is fantastic and true pura vida.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Excellent

Most enjoyable
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were absolutely blown away by this amazing house!!! It is gorgeously designed and has been loved, updated, and well maintained throughout the years. It was spatious enough for 10 of us, 3 minutes walk away from the beach in Playa Negra. We loved the option of a daily cleaner (Ms. Maria was so sweet), and the property manager (who is also a master chef!) answered all our questions, from finding emergency medical help, to restaurants and adventures. We had a great time and would love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home for families

This was a perfect home for our family of 6 - ages ranging from 8 years old to 14 years old. We loved the location - off the beaten path and somewhat secluded. We often had the entire beach to ourselves. The infinity pool was picturesque and always the perfect temperature. The majority of the trip, there were howler monkeys in the mango tree right by the pool. It was awesome! Emilia was extremely helpful in coordinating activities and helping with any questions about the house. Overall, 10 out of 10 and would certainly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolute wonderful time

We just had a great week at Casa Nirvana, you can’t get much better then the location. The back yard is perfect to kick back and relax and soak up the sun and beautiful view. Inside is spacious and beautiful, as well as very comfortable for a group our size. There were 5 couples total and everyone could not have been more stoked. Emilia the property manager makes things as easy peasy as possible, anything you need at all just let her know. Super sweet and responds quickly. We will be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful on the beach

We greatly enjoyed our stay. The beach was steps away and the infinity pool underneath a tree of howler monkeys was super cool. Too far from the cloud forest (for us at least) but we did a cool hike, ATV tour, zip-lines, fishing, etc. I heard seeing the sloths was over-rated anyway… The house manager was super nice and close by. a couple really good restaurants nearby including Jalepenos for quick and simple but tasty breakfast and lunch and Mycelium was awesome (we like food)… you have to take your shoes off. Nothing is cheap in Costa Rica. The bathroom situation in Costa Rica is interesting as the septic systems are apparently quite weak. That’s not specific to this house but to most of the country apparently. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular location and views

I cannot say enough about the location of this house. We expected a further walk from the house to the beach, NOPE, it’s in the backyard. All rooms are huge. We weren’t sure which rooms had a private baths so here’s a breakdown. Upstairs queen with private bath, king and queen room have a jack n’ Jill bath, two kings downstairs have semi private baths, not in bedroom but across the hall and another half bath by the garage door. We spent time in the house cooking and the only recommendation I would give t on the property is to fix/upgrade the appliances, specifically the stove. Tried to bake my sons birthday cake and the oven wouldn’t work except broil. The property manager and staff were amazing and super helpful. Would absolutely stay there again. And 4wheel drive is a must!!!! We had rain and the dirt roads were flooded.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2022
Thanks so much for the kind comments . Just to claridy--the two bedrooms on the first floor each have their own separate bathroom
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls trip

Girls trip, 7 total. Great location, on the beach, with a 3- 5 minute access to swim. Pool was always clean and used daily when we were home. Emilia was also great arranging transportation to our requested destinations and roundtrip airport transfers. We did have one minor miscommunication but all was resolved. We did notice a few minor details of home that could be remedied. For example, rusted closed lock on sliding door to master, by pool. Upstairs queen master shower head fell off when adjusted. We were able to adjust to another door and replaced shower head to use. Othrwise, all was extremely clean, Accommodating and super comfortable. Would highly recommend and would definately stay again. Wildlidlfe at thisnhouse is also amazing with hundreds of butterflies, several iguanas, birds,hermit crabs and monkies. What a spectacular stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2024
We are so glad our team was able to resolve your problem quickly and successfully Thanks so much for visiting Villa Caramar!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property / Perfect Location

What a tremendous property and location with a terrific manager and cleaning service!! This was our 2nd time in the Guanacaste region, and Villa Caramar and Playa Negra will be on our agenda next summer. My wife and I brought our teenage kids, my mother in law (first time), and our best friends (also first time in CR) with their kids the same age. The house was more than roomy enough for us all. Emilia is awesome!! Her home cooked, locally sourced dinner the first night after traveling all day and breakfast the next morning was fantastic - the food was very delicious and she was very accomodating in terms of timing. After our delicious dinner she gave us a tour of the place and instructions for accessing the home and its details, getting maid service, etc. BTW - the cleaning folks were super efficient and thorough. The house design is amazing - with large rooms and kitchen and super comfortable beds and amazing pool / decks. The BBQ worked great, as did the stove and oven as we cooked some meals on our own. The pool was very refreshing after a day out or down on the beach. As long as you pay attention to the tide, the beach area is very safe and fun for the kiddos. We rented some awesome boogie boards / fins at the local Surf shop in nearby Los Pargos, where the Playa Negra Hotel Cafe and Jalapeño cafe is a great place for a meal, protein shake, coffee and such. Highly recommend having dinner @ Deveena and brunch/dinner at Mycelium in Los Pargos as well! Paradise!
Awesome times!
Just down the beach is a great boogie/surf spot for all
Milky Way was out as was the tide : )
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Playa Negra is Absolute Paradise

We absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful home in Playa Negra. The house is stunning, with amazing views and the most peaceful, private beach just steps away—it truly felt like paradise. Perfect spot for a family or group of friends looking to relax and reconnect.The setting is serene, the house is well-designed, and waking up and falling asleep to the sound of the ocean every morning was unforgettable. Emilia was incredibly kind and helpful—she met us when we arrived and made sure we felt right at home.A couple of helpful things to know: there’s no washer/dryer in the house - like it’s listed. Instead, the housemaid (Maria—who was great!) takes the laundry offsite and brings it back clean and quickly. It worked well, but there were times we wished we could do a quick wash or dry something ourselves.Also, be aware that you can’t flush ANY toilet paper at this property due to the septic system. This was new for us (even after two previous trips to Costa Rica), so it took a little getting used to.And lastly, the roads to the house are very rough—very typical for Costa Rica, but worth noting if you’re traveling with anyone who has back issues. The roads are 100% worth the quiet and private beach. That said, we would 100% stay here again. The house, the beach, the peace and privacy—it’s all unforgettable. Highly recommend!Close restaurants we absolutely loved — Lola’s, Cafe Playa Negra, BernarDos in Playa Junquillal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Thanks Jessica for the wonderful review. Just two comments. The laundry is done for the guests in the laundry room right next to the garage. And of course paper can be flushed in the toilets. Apparently there was a miscommunication by our house manager about that. Very glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Secluded Beauty

2 Moms and 3 teen boys spent a wonderful week at Villa Caramar. Do: Rent a 4x4. Make surf lessons with Javier at Paragos Adventures. Eat dinner at Mycelium, Villa Deveena, Cafe Playa Negra Hotel. Order the banana pancakes at Jalapenos. Order the avocado toast at the Hotel Playa Negra restaurant. Eat pizza from La Vida Buena (great thin crust). Have Emilia cook breakfast or dinner (chicken curry was a HUGE hit!!). Have Emilia arrange an in-house massage for you. Walk down to the beach for AMAZING sunset views. Arrange a private boat charter with Ocean Life Costa Rica out of Playa Flamingo. It was hands-down the highlight of our week. Zipline with Black Stallion Eco Park in Tamarindo. Ride ATV’s with 506 transfers and tours in Tamarindo. Don’t: Exchange money. Everywhere takes USD and/or cc’s. Thank you Jon for sharing your amazing house with us. Emilia is a TREASURE and will help you with stocking the house with groceries, making reservations for dinner, transportation, massages etc. A/C works great. Each bedroom and main rooms are individually controlled. The house has a small gym. The house has board games, books, beach towels, pool toys/floats. Bring soap for the showers, shampoo/conditioner with you. There are crabs and hermit crabs everywhere, sometimes in the house! (was fun to catch and release!) We didn’t cook much but the kitchen is well-stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dream Location for a Dream Vacation

We just returned from our 7 day stay at this most amazing and incredible home. I say home because it's more than a house. You can tell the owners still care for this home as thier home and it's not just a revenue stream. We decided on this property because of the amazing location right on Playa Negra beach and because the size of the house and layout were perfect for our group. We were celebrating a 50th Birtday so we had both family and friends present that flew in from the US, and the Carribean Islands. This home is exraordinary. The 5 bedrooms are huge, the bathrooms and awesome, and the outdoor shower in the Master Bedroom is to DIE FOR! The are 3 separate living areas so our group was always able to have thier own space whenever they wanted. The pool area, simply awesome! The views from the pool overlooking the beach are breathtaking. We were most surprised by how large the pool is. The pictures don't do it justice. Oh and its DEEP TOO! we think it was about 9 feet deep at the deep end. The outdoor cooking area and large outdoor dining table made it so practical for cookouts! Then there is the staff! Emilia is PHENOMENAL.. She was avialable ALWAYS and was incredibly responsive to ANYTHING that we asked no matter how large or small. She is an amazing asset to this property. Maria the housekeeper was fantastic too! She even did our laundry! WOW! Finally there is Jon. He was so incredibly responsive and understanding. We had some last minute needs and he was incredibly accomodating. THANK YOU! Can't wait to get back!!! We simply cannot say enough about our stay here. It is among our all time favorite places that we ever stayed! We cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2021
Wow! Thanks so much for your wonderful comments!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location, amazing host, exceeded expectations!

We stayed here for the week of our wedding with 8 of our closest friends, so we were already beyond excited to begin with but WOW, our stay exceeded our expectations! We had such a good time lounging in the pool, playing games, and walking to and from Negra. I can’t express how great of a location the property is. Negra is such a quick and easy walk with the surf break and restaurant and sandy beach in between for surf lessons and swimming. We had a blast. And EMILIA is an absolute star!! She cooked two incredible meals for us and helped us sort out some details of our trip. She’s so helpful and there right away when we had a question. The space is amazing, we weren’t aware the master bedroom had such an insane view of the creek and trees with the ocean backdrop. We were blown away. Highly recommend, we’d love to stay here again!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous property!

We stayed as a family of 10, 8 adults and 2 small children. The house is spacious and open with more than enough rooms and space for everyone. The roads are super bumpy leading up to the house (you know you’re getting close the more wild the road gets haha!) Emilia was AMAZING, as were Maria and outdoor gentleman. We had breakfasts for the week and almost all dinners done by Emilia. We have a vegan and vegetarians in our group and we all absolutely loved everything. The views are stunning, ocean right in the backyard. Little to no walk! The stairs and overheard bridge indoors made me nervous with the kids (ages 4 and 2) but we kept a close eye on them and chose the rooms downstairs for us. We had a fantastic stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful infinity pool overlooking gorgeous ocean!

Our family had a great time relaxing at this big, beautiful house. We loved the infinity pool and the sight and sound of the crashing waves below. Emilia was great and took care of us any time we needed her! We thought the best local restaurant was Cafe Playa Negra, and also loved Guacamaya and Lola’s! I hope we get to come back here some day!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Incredible location.

Beautiful. Emilia the property manger is incredibly helpful. Be prepared with 35 minute drive on y paved road. We were prepared and rented a larger 4x4 Prado Toyota Land Cruiser. An incredible location.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location, Location, Location

Consistent with previous reviews, this property is quite extraordinary. The home is contemporary in its design—quite unique for the area. It’s spacious and easily accommodated our family of three couples and two children, ages four and two. The kitchen is well stocked for home cooking, including outdoor seating and a grill. And the pool overlooking the ocean is warm and offers beautiful nightly sunsets, each seeming to outdo the previous. There are plenty of lounges and chairs and accumulated pool toys. We added to them and bought beach chairs, which we left the next guests to enjoy. The pool has a shallow end which our kids frolicked in every day. Emilia, the house manager and chef is the best! Friendly, communicative, knowledgeable and eager to help in any way. She did a pre-grocery shop for us and prepared several delicious dinners and breakfasts. The local tuna and fresh fruit were highlights. Emilia also suggested local restaurants and made reservations for us. There are plenty of local options none more than 15-20 minutes away and all offer outdoor dining. For breakfast we enjoyed Lola’s, Corazon Surf Cafe and especially SoulShine. Their Shack-Shoo-Ka served with fresh baked challah was quite special. For dinner we enjoyed the local Cafe Playa Negra and Deevena for French cuisine. And the kids couldn’t get enough of the local fruit drinks. There are several well-stocked local markets and a large Auto Mercado in Tamarindo. The house provides bottled water. Maria, the housekeeper is also wonderful and is available daily. We used her every other day. She also did the kids laundry every couple of days. Others have mentioned the dirt roads. We found them not to be a problem or challenge. Google maps gets you to the home and anywhere you need to go. The long inviting beach, with its soft waves were ideal for the kids and a little further out perfect for boogie boarding and surfing. We brought with us a large shade tent, to provide some respite from the winter sun and warm temperatures. Communication with Jon the host was easy and direct. At some point we will surely return and have already recommended the house to several friends.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2021
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