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4 BR/4 BA, Pool, Ocean View, Steps from the Beach, Reduced Rates

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A coastal residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and a view of the ocean.
Welcome to CASA CERCA DEL MAR!
A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a swimming pool.
A white wooden table with a lace candle holder, a white chair, and a view of the ocean and palm trees.
A house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Potrero Bay
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Private pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Playa Potrero, Guanacaste
  • Place, Potrero Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Potrero
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Penca Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪97 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet ¡ Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet ¡ Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet ¡ Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet ¡ Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

4 BR/4 BA, Pool, Ocean View, Steps from the Beach, Reduced Rates

This incredible ocean view home is only about 100 feet from the Pacific Ocean. You can enjoy relaxing strolls on the sandy beach, swim in the family-friendly ocean bay, and return for a fresh water dip in the privacy of your own pool. In the evening enjoy the unforgettable Costa Rican sunsets from the 2nd floor furnished balcony, or the 3rd floor shaded belvedere.

If you want excitement, a huge selection of activities are readily available: scuba diving, snorkelling, leatherback turtle expeditions, sport fishing, canopy tours, sunset sails...to name just a few. Costa Rica is famous for its diverse wildlife population. Monkey sightings are common, occasionally even from the pool at Casa Cerca del Mar!

If you are more inclined to relax, Casa Cerca del Mar offers a cool and comfortable home away from home to enjoy the peace and serenity of a quiet beach in Costa Rica...Just sit and listen to the rhythm of the ocean waves!
you can enjoy to Potrero walking or renting a golf car to visit Potero ,Flamingo ...... and enjoying the sun and PURA VIDA



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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 80803vb
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Potrero

Located in Tempate, this holiday home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Playa Potrero and Flamingo Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Reserva Conchal Golf Course. Diamante Eco Adventure Park and Monkey Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby.
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Map
Playa Potrero, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Potrero Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Playa Potrero - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Penca Beach - 6 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 10 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 53 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf Box - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Pleamar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coco Loco Bar & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Shop Puro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Amigos Tacos y Beer - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 4 BR/4 BA, Pool, Ocean View, Steps from the Beach, Reduced Rates have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 4 BR/4 BA, Pool, Ocean View, Steps from the Beach, Reduced Rates pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 4 BR/4 BA, Pool, Ocean View, Steps from the Beach, Reduced Rates?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 4 BR/4 BA, Pool, Ocean View, Steps from the Beach, Reduced Rates?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 BR/4 BA, Pool, Ocean View, Steps from the Beach, Reduced Rates?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 4 BR/4 BA, Pool, Ocean View, Steps from the Beach, Reduced Rates located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tempate holiday home is just steps away from Potrero Bay and Playa Potrero. Flamingo Beach is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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. 107 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 116 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay. Beautiful place, great location, easy to book. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry S.

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

Wonderful Property

A wonderful property for a family vacation. Clean, well equipped, great location and a super responsive host. Would definitely recommend this property for a family vacation
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

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

Excellent stay in Costa Rica

Accurate property description. Very close to the beach and great location.locatisrestaurants,
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loren S.

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

Amazing Property

Great location! We spent multiple days at the beach. Lots of great restaurants nearby! Host was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lexus W.

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

Best Vacation Rental Ever!!!

I could rave all day about how amazing this property and host was. The beach was a super short walk away, and the hosts were so helpful and kind all the way from booking the property until the day I left. I would definitely visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2024
Thank you very much Lexus for your review It will be a pleasure to receive you again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marta B.

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

Great summer vacation

Christelle is the best - greeted us and was always attentive to our questions. Had a great time at playa Potrero.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 February 2022
Thank you so much for your visit and your comments Pura vida
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

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

Beautiful!!!!

Loved the house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brit B.

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

Awesome house!

We loved our stay here! Our group was 4 adults and 4 kids (ages 8-13). The house size was perfect for us and the location was awesome. The house manager was unbelievably helpful and kind. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April R.

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

Perfect spot

We loved the home and the fact that every bedroom had a comfortable king bed. Open floor plan and multiple outdoor locations to enjoy a meal together (table by pool, also table up on rooftop deck). Very clean pool and beautiful home. Very close to a grocery store, restaurants, and the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron J.

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

CR 2023 Family trip

Great spot for many activities. Walk to market and restaurants. Fishing out of Flamingo was excellent for yellow fin tuna.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2023
Thank you for your review it was a pleasure to have received you
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great holiday

My husband & I stayed in the house with 2 other couples January/25, the pool & yard is beautiful, we had Howler Monkeys nearby almost every day, it is in a great location & very close to the beach, the bedrooms are all very nice, the kitchen needs some work, cement counter was terrible & the cupboards are falling apart, the pictures need to be updated. Overall it was a great holiday
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rick g.

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

Beautiful Beach Home

Our group of six enjoyed every day of our stay in this beautiful home! Everything we needed was provided for this visit. We felt welcome as soon as we entered the front door. Marie is a fantastic host and we had great communication during our stay. The pool is beautiful and is maintained daily. I highly recommend this home!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

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

Incredible

This was our second trip to the area, and we absolutely loved everything about this house. Proximity to the beach and communication was stellar. We truly enjoy the pool every day as it is a shaded area. The house is absolute perfection, and we would come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Paradise PURA Vida style!

House was fabulous! Loved the location very close to Potrero beach!😎 we rented 2 golf carts from ECCR. Easy & fun way to get to many areas. Christelle is a wonderful property manager! She was so helpful from booking of house to organizing taxi & suggestions for tours!
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 March 2023
thank you so much for your friendly .it was a pleasure to have received you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristie G.

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

Beautiful house steps from the beach

We had a wonderful stay at Casa Circa Del Mar. we traveled with our family of six (“kids” ages 20, 17, 12, 10). The house was a perfect size. Potrero is a lovely dark sand beach and the house is just steps from the beach. We enjoyed cooking at home and also trying a few of the restaurants in town. The hosts were incredibly attentive, making the check-in process super smooth and checking in with us via What’s App throughout our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtis C.

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

Great times with friends

There were 7 of us on this trip. We planned it almost a year ago as soon as we did the host contacted us and from that point on everything went perfect. The area is very kicked back and enjoyable. The host provided transportation from airport so we rented a golf cart. I would recommend that anyone do the same it is the perfect way to get around in this area.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Archival

8/10 Good

Robin A.

Casa Cerca del Mar

Overall this place was in a good location & having a pool to ourselves was fantastic! Benito the gardener & Silvia the cleaning lady were excellent & very helpful & Saioa, the manager was very helpful with everything we asked of getting! The bedrooms were comfortable & having our own bathrooms was great. The only complaint; the pool loungers & chairs need cushions. We found most of the chairs were uncomfortable. Tom was extremely easy to deal with & answered all enquiries quickly. All in all, 2 weeks flew by & we're all sorry to be going home to the cold.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thank you for your feedback! It's always helpful to hear ways in which we can improve on the "Casa Cerca Del Mar" experience. In fact, as a result of your comments, we're in the process of purchasing a new set of comfortable loungers and chairs for the villa as we speak! Hopefully you'll return sometime in the near future and feel the difference for yourself. ;) Thanks again, Tom
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua K.

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

Amazing location and close to everything

I loved this property. It was very clean, very comfortable, air conditioning worked very well, lots of space, nice pool, very beautifully landscaped, right on a very nice and calm beach (perfect for kids), well stocked, very quiet neighborhood and secure (Electronic gate, alarm system, etc), and it was very close to everything, especially Flamingo and Las Catalinas. The owner was amazing, very friendly, very helpful, and very welcoming... i accidentally left my $250 portable Wi-Fi at a restaurant the night before we left, and didn’t realize it until i was half way back to the airport. The owner went and got it for me and is going to mail it to me. Exceptional property owner, and amazing property. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Thomas V.

Great Family Vacation

We stayed at this property for a week after my daughter's wedding near Liberia. My family of 8 adults and 1 child were visited by our new family one day and we had a great time at the pool getting to know one another. The house is as advertised; spacious, clean and well equipped. The house is approximately 4 km down a stone road with many good restaurant choices. There are numerous beaches that each have their own benefits. Unfortunately the red tide was in during our stay so we used the pool every day. We also took the boat to Palo Verde which was excellent and did some offshore fishing catching snapper for dinner. I would highly recommend this property and Saioa, the property manager, was most helpful and a pleasure to deal with.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thank you for your generous review of Casa Cerca Del Mar, "The House Near The Ocean." I am sorry about the "Red Tide" you encountered during your stay. It is an algae over-growth that occurs naturally from time to time in coastal areas around the world. Fortunately, it is rare on Playa Potrero, and I'm glad you were able to make full use of the pool during your stay. Thanks Again, TOM...OWNER Casa Cerca Del Mar
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

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

A Great House!

We were a group of 3 couples and this house was perfect for us. We spent very little time in it but when we did it was very comfortable and clean. We took full advantage of the outdoor seating areas and especially enjoyed coffee in the morning on the crows nest watching the Howler Monkeys and evening cocktails for sunset. If there was anything at all we needed Christelle and Chan were available to answer a questions and make it happen. The preferred way of communication is WhatsApp so best to have that available. The grounds and pool were tended to on a regular basis. We looked forward to Chan and Christelle visits and happy smiles. The groundskeeper and cleaning people were all efficient and polite as well. We rented golf carts and were so happy we did! Although many things are walkable you can explore much more! They are also terrific for grocery runs!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

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

A great place to stay!

We took our first trip to Costa Rica for Christmas with 3 adult children and significant others. It was a great experience and this property was just right for us. Three first floor bedrooms with 3 bathrooms and a master bedroom upstairs was perfect for our group. Each room has its own AC unit. Marie the property manager was very friendly, helpful and responsive. We rented golf carts which were delivered the day we arrived and Marie arranged to meet them at the house for the drop off before we arrived. (If you want golf carts in Potrero, look up Chip and Jennifer Little. They’re awesome too). We had chef Gustavo come and cook Christmas breakfast for us which was fun and delicious. His contact info is in the guest materials. The beach is across the street. Not the most beautiful beach in the world, but nice to have nearby and an easy walk south to the Potrero restaurants. We took the kayaks out one day and had a great time. The pool area is very comfortable when you’re not out and about, and a landscaper came and tended to the pool and yard almost daily. I highly recommend this property. I would definitely stay there again. Marie is awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 January 2024
Thank you very much for your visit your kindness and respectful It was a pleasure to have received you Thank you for your review Happy new year
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

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

Better Than Pictures Can Describe

Our stay here was perfect in every way. The pictures don’t do it justice. Just a few steps away from the beach and very close to restaurants, grocery & more. Playa Flamingo is also just a 5-10 min drive away but we preferred the relaxing, calmer water of Playa Potrero, the beach you see in the photos. This is THE location for perfect sunsets. Also a very cool little restaurant about 5 min walk down the beach called Las Brisas. The house was very clean with a great setup for our group. Loved having a king size bed and bathroom for every room. Also felt very secure with the electronic gate and alarm system. Communication with Christelle was easy with WhatsApp & Sylvia, the housekeeper ensured our arrival, departure and cleaning were flawless.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 March 2023
thank you so much for everything
Verified

8/10 Good

Veronica A.

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

Great time!!

Great time !!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 March 2023
thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

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

Wonderful home excellent location fabulous beds

Had a great time highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 March 2023
thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

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

Absolutely fantastic!!

This place exceeded our expectations. The location is excellent with great restaurants very close but the best part was the beach. It's clean and quiet and so close that you can listen to the waves at night. The top "crows nest" area is wonderful for looking at the ocean and listening to the wildlife especially in the morning or at sunset. And the pool is kept immaculate by Benito the gardener who cleans it early in the morning. The beds in every room were so comfortable we didn't want to leave them. Well appointed kitchen great dinning area. We can't wait to come back. Christelle and Chan are awesome and will bend over backwards to make sure you have a perfect stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 December 2021
thank you very much for your review pura vida you are always the welcome

About the host

Hosted by MARIE JOELLE

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My wife and me decided to buy this house because it was a crush . The location is spectacular we can enjoy to the beach and to the nature close to the house .It 's a beautiful choice .
Like we say here that it's the PURA VIDA

Why they chose this property

It was love at first sight! A unique 3-level home in a quiet exclusive neighborhood...Beautiful private garden... Monkeys visiting the mango tree next to our own pool... The sounds and sights of the ocean from our master bedroom...How much better could it be???

What makes this property unique

The big plus of this villa is location: mere steps from the beach, and close to restaurants, convenience stores, and bars. The beach skirts the protected warm safe and picturesque bay ideal for swimming- no hidden rocks, no riptides. Despite these ideal conditions, we've seldom seen more than a handful of people on the beach at any one time, lending the feel that the bay is all yours to enjoy!

We highly recommend a visit to Playa Penca, just North of Las Brisas. It's an exquisite little beach with white sands, great shade trees, and crystal clear water. Two miles in the opposite direction is the equally spectacular Playa Flamingo. Don't miss it!

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