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The sunsets and afterglow do not disappoint ...
Welcome to Villa Buena Vista! Let's start your tour on the terrace ....
Welcome to Villa Buena Vista ... thanks for visiting our listing.
Let's start with an every day view which never gets old.
The same view with the afterglow of the sunsets are beyond description.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Potrero, Guanecaste
  • Place, Penca Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Prieta
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Potrero
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪95 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3 (Lower Level)

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bath

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Primary Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Breathtaking Views - Private Home - Beautifully Landscaped - Walk to the Beach

Located on the "gold coast of Costa Rica" directly above two of the most beautiful
beaches in the country. This is a private home, sitting 200 feet above the beach on two acres with beautiful landscaping filled with wildlife, trees, flowers and spectacular views.

Hear the roar of the surf, listen to the monkeys in the mangrove below or sing along with the birds in the trees... this the best of all worlds. Whether you choose to take a quick walk to the two beaches (a few minutes on foot, literally 300 paces from the house!) or drive to one of the many beaches located down the road (a few minutes by car), this property is a perfect to retreat and relax.

Playa Prieta sits directly below our house and has large shaded areas on the beach with bigger, crashing waves. Playa Penca can easily be accessed from a footpath on the road to Prieta, and is known for its soft waves, boogie boarding and great family gathering place. Or you can relax in our private pool with a cabana for shade during the day.

The house has 3000 square feet of well-appointed living space. Perfect for entertaining the family or for some well-deserved quiet time, this property guarantees a wonderful relaxing vacation. All bedrooms and living room feature banks of floor-to-ceiling windows, furniture, and an interior designed for comfort and relaxation.

The sunsets are beyond description - especially from the terrace. Not only does that expansive terrace offers a lovely place to read, chat, or dine - it also the perfect place to gather for a spectacular panoramic sunset.

Our gardener/caretaker lives on site because the property requires constant tending and trimming; and a housekeeper appears 6 days a week to do your laundry and straighten up the house. The property is fenced and gated, with similar properties alongside it - very quiet and secure.

Close to market for those who prefer to cook or close many restaurants if you prefer to dine out.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Dogs reside on the property.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 fire extinguisher

About the area

Potrero

Located in Tempate, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Playa Potrero and Flamingo Beach. Diamante Eco Adventure Park and Monkey Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Potrero, Guanecaste

What's nearby

  • Potrero Bay - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Penca Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Playa Prieta - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Playa Potrero - 6 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 15 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar & Restaurante Arenas - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Pleamar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Soda Marcell - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪OCEANA - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Potrero Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Breathtaking Views - Private Home - Beautifully Landscaped - Walk to the Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Breathtaking Views - Private Home - Beautifully Landscaped - Walk to the Beach?

As of 30 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Breathtaking Views - Private Home - Beautifully Landscaped - Walk to the Beach on 16 May 2026 start from NZ$452, 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 Breathtaking Views - Private Home - Beautifully Landscaped - Walk to the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Breathtaking Views - Private Home - Beautifully Landscaped - Walk to the Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Breathtaking Views - Private Home - Beautifully Landscaped - Walk to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Breathtaking Views - Private Home - Beautifully Landscaped - Walk to the Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Breathtaking Views - Private Home - Beautifully Landscaped - Walk to the Beach located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Playa Prieta and Potrero Bay. Penca Beach and Playa Potrero are also within 2 miles (3 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. 100 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

karolina d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view from the pool and veranda was amazing
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host and caretakers were awesome! We loved Anna Marie. They answered all of our questions and had great recommendations. The views were as spectacular as the photographs. Late night swims in the private pool were a plus. The dogs were friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here. The home is spacious & well kept, & in a good central location to many of the places we wanted to visit along the coast. Ernesto the caretaker was on site the whole time & helped us when needed. There was one day that our water line broke, but Ernesto had it fixed within a few hours. Maria was amazing; we were told there would be someone coming to clean/pick up, but we had no idea she would come daily, clean the entire house/pool/patio, & insist on doing all our personal laundry & dishes. What a treat! We especially enjoyed the pool area & spending time on the terrace overlooking the amazing ocean views & witnessing the abundance of tropical birds. The only “drawbacks” were the non-air conditioned common living area & kitchen (the bedrooms are cooled very well), but apparently this is the standard in Costa Rican homes. Also, the beach is more than the 300 paces away as advertised, it is more like a 10-minute walk. The nearest beaches were our favorites of all the beaches we visited during our stay, & it’s a very easy walk other than the steep driveway. Overall, this was a fantastic place to stay & I would highly recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family (two teens and parents) had the most wonderful stay at Villa Buena Vista in late March. The house was even more lovely than described and pictured. It is spacious, well-appointed, and the views are stunning. We enjoyed time in the pool and walks to Playa Prieta, which was almost empty each time we visited. The landscaping and bird life around the house are beautiful, even during dry season. We heard howler monkeys every day, and there's a family of them in the trees across the street. The town within walking distance has several restaurant options, and we couldn't get enough of the gelateria! There are several beaches within a 20-min drive, but a highlight was spending the day at Lola's on Playa Avellana (as recommended by the hosts - 1 hour away). We recommend making a reservation beforehand to ensure you get umbrellas and loungers. Ernesto and Ana were wonderful house and groundskeepers - our laundry was done daily, bed linens changed a couple of times, and house swept and tidied up daily. We enjoyed the visits from the dogs, too.Overall, one of our best VRBO stays anywhere. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view absolutely took our breath away from the moment we arrived, and the bedrooms are comfortable and cool for restful nights. With restaurants and beaches just a short walk away, the location is hard to beat. A favorite morning ritual became sitting outside listening to the birds — especially the one that sounds exactly like a car alarm. You'll know it when you hear it!The entire team made our stay special. The owners provided great information ahead of our trip, and onsite, the caretaker, housekeeper, and property manager were attentive and kind. When we got a flat tire, Ernesto and Jorge helped us change it and directed us to a nearby shop — that kind of hospitality is rare. The sweet on-site dogs were a charming bonus we loved encountering throughout the week.A few things to know:-The main living area and kitchen are not air conditioned and can get quite warm.-The driveway is a steep incline with no sidewalks — walkable, but use caution if you have physical limitations, are with young kids, or it's very hot. We drove most of the week.-The third bedroom has a separate floor and entry, great for privacy but worth noting for families with young children.Overall, a memorable stay with spectacular views and genuine hospitality. We'd absolutely return!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The million dollar view! The evening sunsets were incredibly beautiful. The manager was very responsive and the service from the staff was definitely a plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Island G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was a wonderful place for our week stay in Potrero. The house is through a locked gate and up a steep driveway. The house was clean and had almost everything we needed (except seasonings). The housekeeper came in every day to clean, and she made beds and did laundry. The bedding was changed out halfway through our stay. The bedrooms were comfortable with air conditioning. The rest of the house did get a little stuffy with the 95 degree temperatures since there is no air conditioning in the other rooms. Caretaker Ernesto cleaned the grounds and pool everyday. The pool was warm and so nice to be able to enjoy in the hot weather. Property manager Jorge was very helpful providing directions and instructions for the property and was always quick to reply to any questions we had. Owner Mindy was also very quick to respond to questions as well as providing information on places to go and things to do. Be aware that if the outside house doors are shut you will need to use the key to open them from the outside.If you are looking for a nice place for a massage in the area, I would highly recommend Veronica's Massage in Playa Potrero. We ate at Las Brisas a couple of times. It was a comfortable place on the beach. The Beach House Bar and Restaurant was also a favorite. I would also recommend visiting Diamante animal sanctuary. It was very clean and well kept with a lot of animals that seemed to be taken care of very well.We would definitely stay at this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view is fabulous, and the short walk to the beach and town is convenient too.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brent C.

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

Our stay

Amazing views and the property is nice.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

BettinaM S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful view

Short walk to 3 beautiful beaches and the town of Potrero where we enjoyed several breakfasts at the local Soda and a variety of meals at the many restaurants offered.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh D.

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

Fantastic Place to Stay!

This place is absolutely phenomenal, the views are amazing and the house is stunning. We stayed here for three nights with our family and would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

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

Wonderful week

We had a great week at this house overlooking the ocean. A couple of minor issues that were addressed very quickly by the property manager (eg new hot water heater installed). The location is fantastic and the view is great. The onsite caretakers were wonderful, cleaning the pool, making beds, doing laundry and dishes. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen P.

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

Great views and pool!

We loved the location of this house. We slept well and enjoyed the views and pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

corey b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great home with excellent daily service and amazing views of the bay/sunsets

loved it and the beds and furnishings were super comfortable, excellent daily service by the onsite crew.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susana C.

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

Great vacation

We had a great time. We all enjoyed our vacation, and probably will be back. Thank you for sharing such a nice place!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Had a great time!

The property was very clean. The housekeeper was amazing! The staff on property was also very helpful. Beautiful views!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chad p.

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

Great Place!

Great rental! Property manager and owner were great at communicating.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Morgan F.

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

A great stay in Costa Rica!

The home was in a great location! The caretakers did an excellent job taking care of the home. The dogs on the property were so sweet!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

Tropical Adventure

The first few days were a little rough but once we settled in, it was a great place to stay. The property manager and property owner were easy to contact.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Peaceful and beautiful

This home is relaxing, clea,n beautiful and functions great for a vacation in Costa Rica. Our family with three kids had plenty of room and really enjoyed the daily housekeeping and on-site property managers.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Omar I.

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

AMAZING AMAZING

AMAZING incredible A MUST STAY FOR EVERYONE..... LOVED IT
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

C S.

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

Great house and service!

Great stay. The house was great and any issue we had was remedied quickly. Daily cleaning service was amazing. She went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and happy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

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

GREAT Spot — Exceeded Hopes & WAY Better Than Pricier Hotels

The descriptions were spot-on; wonderful well-appointed house…short walk to two beaches (both with requisite howler monkey’s, iguanas, good swimming and NO crowds). The house benefited be great daily cleaning, friendly grounds help (who assisted us in finding driver when needed) and dogs who kept us company.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

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

Wonderful house on the beach in Costa Rica

This house was the highlight of the trip. I would totally recommend it for a small group. Clean, big rooms, beautiful bedrooms high on a hill with ocean view and breezes in the cute little town of Potrero Guanacaste.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

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

Paradise

Absolutely dreamy. Costa Rican perfection. Second time here. Ernesto and Ana (caretaker and house cleaner) are wonderful, helpful and lovely. Mindy (host) is super responsive and goes above and beyond. This place is perfection. Right mix of everything you need to feel pampered, while feeling laid back and casual. You feel like you’re in luxury, without feeling nervous the kids are going to break something. The walk to the beaches is dreamy. And the beaches themselves are perfection. It’s starting to feel like our home away from home.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Mic & Mindy Gumb

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Mic & Mindy Gumb live in Denver, Colorado

Why they chose this property

While on our first vacation in Costa Rica in 2003, we came across this incredible house which just spoke to us on some level. The spectacular views, the privacy, the way it made us feel was just magic. To truly understand this, you'd need to know that we definitely are not the most spontaneous people in the world - and we were certainly not in the market for a house. Yet, by the time we returned home four weeks later, we were proud owners of this property.

A decision we have never regretted for a minute. This is now our home - and yours when you visit - and by the time we get to the top of the driveway, our whole demeanor has shifted to peacefulness. By the time we get to the terrace and sink into a wicker chair, our shoulders have dropped about 4 inches (an exaggeration, but suddenly everything is alright). Many of our guests return year after year and have developed into wonderful friendships and we've become acquainted with many lovely families.

What makes this property unique

Our home is curated to be warm and welcoming - not meant to be straight out of a magazine in how it looks and feels. We want you to feel comfortable, like you are visiting an old friend - not worrying about sitting on the couch if your bathing suit is still not completely dry ... or wondering if its okay to snag an extra towel if yours is still damp. Enjoy. Anna will take care of you and the house in an unobtrusive way - while Ernesto makes sure the property looks as beautiful as possible.

And if you like dogs, welcome them and encourage them - and you will find them on the terrace looking for your company. If you don't care for animals, no worries, just ignore them and they will head back down to the caretaker's casita.

To ensure your time here is as safe as possible, the home is cleaned before your arrival using disinfectants along with daily cleaning as well.

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