Tropical hideaway in historical eco house

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8996 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Playa Guiones, Guanacaste Province

Nosara Beach5 min walk
Safari Surf School11 min walk
Guiones Beach11 min walk

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Room Dos

2 Queen Beds

Room Uno

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Outdoor shower

Room Dos

Toilet · Shower only

Room Uno

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Casa Van Wilpe is one of the first houses built on the remote beach of Nosara by a famous Costa Rica Architect and engineer couple, who also designed the layout of the town. Built with local sourced stone and wood, the house is the live example of the philosophy that respects the nature and environment. The rooms are open to both sides to allow air circulation. The thick green mango trees provide cool shades and privacy. The house is located in the town center, 5 minutes walk to the north Playa Guiones beach entrance, close to many restaurants, minisuper, and yoga classes.

You will be renting the entire upstairs part of the house with separate entrance. There are two bedroom. Each bedroom has two queen beds and has its own bathroom. You have the entire kitchen and living area.

We have recently upgraded the house with floor to ceiling windows, AC and modern bathrooms with hot water for shower. The kitchen has coffee machine and blender. There is outdoor shower for rinsing off sand when you come back from the beach.

High speed internet for working. Each bedroom has a safe.

If you plan to do laundry, there is a laundromat nearby at Gabi's place.

Property manager

Samantha

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Please keep the volume down after 10pm

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

If you smoke, you need to be 5 meters away

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

Note from host: Please keep the volume down after 10pm

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Nosara

Located in Nosara, this holiday home is near the beach. Safari Surf School is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Samara Beach and Nosara Beach. Surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.

Playa Guiones, Guanacaste Province

What's nearby

Frog Pad - 1 min walk
Nosara Beach - 5 min walk
Safari Surf School - 11 min walk
Guiones Beach - 11 min walk
Playa Pelada - 16 min walk

Getting around

Nosara (NOB) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

Blue Zone Brewery - 3 min walk
La Luna - 13 min walk
Café de Paris - 10 min walk
Olga's Bar & Grill - 15 min walk
Le Bistrot - 9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tropical hideaway in historical eco house pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Tropical hideaway in historical eco house?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical hideaway in historical eco house?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tropical hideaway in historical eco house located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Frog Pad and Nosara Beach. Safari Surf School and Guiones Beach are also within 15 minutes.

6.0

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6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Check-in

6.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

6.0/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

Eva W.

28 April 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Could not stay

Unfortunately the property was under going some construction and did not look safe to stay once some work is done it may be improved, I think the renovations should be finished before trying to have guests. Although the owners refunded us it left us without a place to stay which was a little bit stressful.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

3 January 2020

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

Great stay

Great place for walking everywhere. Patio was very relaxing. To bad the morning rush hour of motorbikes was early. If there were cruiser bikes to use it would of been ideal, but the five minute walk to beach was awesome! Would definetely stay again and hopefully longer.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

About the host

Hosted by Samantha

We are from US and we love surfing.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with Nosara when attending friend's wedding. The place is always magical for the group of us who enjoy surfing and exploring nature.

The house is a landmark of the beach community. Designed by famous Costa Rican architect Julia Van Wilpe and built by her husband, this house was the first house they built. It utilize the natural ocean breeze for cooling, and all the materials are locally sourced. Large window frames on both side of the room create an indoor-outdoor feeling, and this concept has been replicated by many beach houses in the region. The thick mango trees provide natural green curtains, create a sense of isolation and make you forget you are right in the town center of all the happenings.

Wake up naturally to the songs of the birds and monkeys, take a short walk down to the beach. Grab hearty tico breakfast down the street or get an artisanal coffee and fresh juice. Catch some waves and enjoy the magical sunset view. This house is everything that represent an authentic Costa Rica getaway experience.

What makes this property unique

Stay at this historical house to experience living in the nature with modern comfort. Visitors can observe the marvelous details of the architect put into the house. A true mid-century inspired style with rustic touch. A pioneer of eco design at the time that sets classic examples for many modern tropical designs.