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Ocean Front Home Amazing View Air ConditioningLaugh Play Relax at Binya House

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Breakfast available
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Drake Bay, Aguijitas, Puntarenas

Playa Colorada
‪3 min walk‬
Drake Bay Beach
‪5 min walk‬
Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead
‪8 min walk‬
Drake Bay (DRK)
‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Ocean Front Home Amazing View Air ConditioningLaugh Play Relax at Binya House

Binya House boasts the best view of any house along the beach in Drake Bay. This comfortable getaway has two bedrooms, and is steps away from 10 restaurants and 4 markets. New appliances and furniture make this place a true retreat. Scarlet Macaws, Iguanas, Anteaters and a host of colorful birds visit the property daily.

Hike into the Corcovado, one of the most biodiverse places on the planet, or lounge on many beaches along the coast trail. The house is private, yet right in the center of town for your convenience and comfort.

Free WIFI

Tours, fishing and scuba diving can be booked through Debra when you make your reservation. The kitchen is fully stocked with a microwave, range, coffeepot, refrigerator, pots and pans so you can cook meals if you chose.
We also have a washer and dryer.

There are many activities such as sport fishing, scuba, wildlife tours, whale and dolphins, spear fishing, waterfall hikes, beach hikes, horse rides, ability to interact with locals at the stores, bars and restaurants.

World class scuba and snorkeling at Cano Island are right here too.

Drake Bay is visited from people all over the world, yet retains its authentic Costa Rican culture. This is real Costa Rica the way you imagined it.
Questions call Sue 506 6282 0430 on WhatsApp

Property manager

Debra

Languages

English, Spanish

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Kitchen

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking on the patio is okay

Smoking permitted on the patio Be respectful of our property. It is difficult to get things to Drake. Please no self tanning products or sun oil on ou

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

Long-term renters welcome

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Drake Bay

Located in Drake Bay, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Finca 6 Archaeological Site is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Corcovado National Park and Playa Colorada. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Drake Bay, Aguijitas, Puntarenas

What's nearby

Playa Colorada - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
School & Soccer Field - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Drake Bay Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Parque Nacional Corcovado - 59 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

Drake Bay (DRK) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪Restaurante Casa El Tortugo - ‬8 min walk
‪La Choza - ‬3 min walk
‪Mar y Bosque - ‬2 min walk
‪Restaurante Delicias Bahía Drake - ‬2 min walk
‪Roberto's Marisquería - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Front Home Amazing View Air ConditioningLaugh Play Relax at Binya House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ocean Front Home Amazing View Air ConditioningLaugh Play Relax at Binya House?

As of 3 August 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean Front Home Amazing View Air ConditioningLaugh Play Relax at Binya House on 3 September 2025 start from NZ$319.41, 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.

What time is check-in at Ocean Front Home Amazing View Air ConditioningLaugh Play Relax at Binya House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Front Home Amazing View Air ConditioningLaugh Play Relax at Binya House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Front Home Amazing View Air ConditioningLaugh Play Relax at Binya House located?

Nestled on the beach, this Drake Bay holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Drake Bay Beach, Playa Colorada and School & Soccer Field. Cocalito and Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lynne B.

6 February 2025

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

Excellent stay

Beautiful views, responsive host, amazing town.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

17 December 2024

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

Family trip

great location and starting point for many adventures!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Christian

14 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Jose was a great host and took really good care of us throughought our stay. This place is ideally situated with a great view of the ocean.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Estelle H.

16 July 2024

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

Binya house

Excellent stay. Jose,, property manager was always available and we even extended a night.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia H.

4 March 2025

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

Excellent location & comfortable home

We loved our stay in Drake’s Bay - Debra’s home is very comfortable and has everything you need for a fantastic stay. The kitchen is very well equipped and the bedrooms have lots of storage room and the AC works very well in each room. We loved sitting outside with the fabulous view over the bay, especially at sunset. The house is perfectly located for day tours to Corcovado, only minutes walk to the boat pick up and drop off. Also there are many great restaurants nearby in walking distance, Kalaluna Bistro was one of our favourites! Jose was a great help and there for when we had any questions. The house was exceptionally clean and peaceful. Would recommend staying here for anyone looking to explore Drake’s Bay and Corcovado. Thank you Debra for everything!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca M.

30 March 2025

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

Binya House Adventure

This property was in a central location with a great view. It was clean and was stocked with some basic items that were very helpful, such as oil, sugar, vinegar, and coffee. The air conditioning was important since it stayed very hot, even at night. Be forewarned that there was warm water for the shower, but not for anything else. That's just how it is in a small, remote village. The experience was worth it. Nearby restaurants were not expensive and they were all excellent. We cooked on the grill at the house a couple of nights, and that was great too. Jose booked our tours and taxis and was a great help. He was easy to contact since he lived in another cottage on-site. I would highly recommend this property for those who are okay with something more adventurous than a hotel.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

19 November 2023

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

5 stars

Perfect location with amazing views! Enjoyed all of the beautiful birds that visited daily. The property manager Jose was more than accommodating. The home was comfortable and provided everything we needed for our 8 day stay. Highly recommend!

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

10 January 2021

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

Wonderful property with great ocean views

We had a wonderful stay here. Great location, very comfortable house. Beautiful ocean and sunset views and everything we could possibly need in the cupboards. very helpful host. Answered all our questions and even helped us book a tour to Corcovado. Thank you so much for sharing your great house with us. We will definitely stay here when we come back next time!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

29 February 2020

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

Fantastic!

For the second year in a row we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Binya house. The location of the property is perfect, just above the bay with only a few steps into town. The house is clean, comfortable, and equipped with all the necessary provisions. We loved watching sunset over the bay and having morning coffee on the patio with gorgeous birds galore. Drake is a nature lover’s paradise and we will absolutely be back to stay at Binya house!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heather H., New Braunfels

12 February 2019

Perfect!!!

I’m happy to say I picked the best place to stay in Drake Bay! The house is very comfortable, centrally located, and has a view to die for. Eric checked on us daily and helped us with whatever we needed. He took us diving and set up a zip lining tour for us. We enjoyed his company and friendship while there. We would definitely come again!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bradley L.

21 April 2024

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

Amazing Views

The view overlooking Drake Bay is amazing. The house was clean and well furnished. Air conditioners work great. Lots of foliage between the home and the beach so I got some good bird photos from the yard, even a couple hummingbirds. Jose was our contact person and met us at the home on arrival, he was easy to contact with using Whatsapp and even helped us book a night tour in Drake Bay (highly recommended). Restaurants and stores all within a couple minute walk. The pickup points for Corcovado boats and beach are also just a couple minute walk. We loved it here and would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

4 February 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Binya House was an amazing location that wasn’t too touristy with a ton to do. Debra booked a night tour into the jungle and a day tour to NP Corcovado for us. Erick booked us a snorkeling trip to Caño Island. The house was well suited to our needs. We lived that we could cook meals and do laundry. The air conditioning was a huge plus. The views over Drake Bay were spectacular, and we really loved the diversity of birds that visited the back yard.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

8 April 2025

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

Clean, Comfortable Home with a Million-Dollar View and Attentive Hosts

My family is so glad that we chose this property for our three-night stay in Bahía Drake! The house was spotlessly clean and included everything that we needed. The beds were comfortable and there were more than enough outlets for charging all of our devices. The Wi-Fi worked well, when we needed it. The outside space is beautiful and comfortable and the view of Drake Bay is absolutely stunning! Getting to Drake Bay wasn’t easy, but once we arrived, we discovered that Binya House was in the perfect location with easy access to everything in town (including the beach from which many of the Corcovado tour boats launch). Things to note:- The host, Debra, and the onsite property manager, José, are incredibly friendly, helpful, and responsive.- The home includes gated off-street parking, which is a huge plus given Drake’s narrow streets.- The A/C units are located in both bedrooms. There is a twin bed in the common room (no A/C), but we were easily able to fit it in a bedroom so that we could all sleep with A/C.- Although the listing mentions washer/dryer and they are included in photos of the property, they are no longer available for guest use. However, there is a laundromat right across the street and the caretaker also offered to help us with our laundry.- During our stay, the power to the whole town went out for a couple of hours. The hosts couldn’t control that, but they quickly provided candles and insights to help us stay comfortable.100% recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol M., Wenatchee, Washington

22 February 2024

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Easy

We enjoyed the responsiveness of the owner, close location, great view, comfortable beds, easy kitchen and Jose (on site ) was extremely helpful and attentive. We did figure out the hot water in the shower but it is not something we were familiar with. I may have missed the explanation but I think something in the bathroom would be helpful.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian M.

5 January 2021

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Great stay in Drake Bay

Took two of my young teenagers to Drake Bay. The house is located on the tiny beach “cliff” over looking Drake Bay. The location is very convenient to the Grocery stores, hiking trails and restaurants. Drake Bay is a very quiet, small village and is a good adventure. The small house setup is good with two bedrooms - each with split unit ACs and open kitchen/sitting area. The hosts met us at the beach, as we took the boat from Sierpe. They helped with our luggage and drive the minute to the house. They were very knowledgeable of the area, offered great advice and can setup up tours.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

9 February 2019

The best location!

Binya House was perfect for our week at Bahia Drake! The house is perfectly located on a bluff overlooking the beach, which was a five minute walk down the road. The view was incredible, the house was comfortable, clean, with everything we needed to prepare our own meals. The air conditioning was a plus, and both Hank and Eric (next door neighbor and caretaker) were super helpful. There’s a trail at the end of the beach in which one can hike for hours to beautiful, secluded coves which was the highlight of our trip, and we loved coming back to the house at the end of the day for a relaxing early evening on the patio. The laid back vibe and remoteness of Drake made it the perfect location for us. We were sad to leave but will definitely return!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bear J.

13 February 2018

Million Dollar View

We just go back from a week in Drake Bay staying at the Binya House. As far as location, for accommodations, you could not ask for anything more. The view from the back over looking the bay is not a million-dollar view but multi-million view. Spending time in the backyard is very relaxing with tropical birds such as Toucans, Macaws, and Parrots sharing the view with you. Drake Bay is a bird watcher’s paradise. The Binya House is well furnished and has a very nice kitchen when you don’t want to eat out. We ate half our meals in because most everything you get is fresh. What really makes staying at the Binya House a bonus is you have a local tour guide, Alex, right next door. He can arrange for fresh fish and chicken delivered right to you. He took my wife and her friend on hikes to beautiful water falls, and to out of the way beaches, where the birds mention above were, but they had monkeys entertaining them as well. Also, there are night tours and zipline tours for those a little more adventurous. If you are into scuba diving, Drake Bay and Cano Island are world class. Costa Rica is very protective of it natural beauty and the ocean is not exception. Large southern rays, eels, white tip sharks, and large schools of Jacks and other fish, were all common on my dives. Debra, the owner. is very helpful in preparing you for your stay there as far what to bring and what to not bring. Worth every penny. If I could give it 6 stars, I would.

10/10 Excellent

sien

4 February 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Een prachtige plek mooi uitzicht over de Oceaan Dichtbij winkeltjes en restaurantjes Goed contact met verhuurder en onderneemt meteen actie

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Lindsay

29 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This is a quaint little old beach house. It is nothing fancy, but comfortable with a lovely view. There is not much to walk and see, but there are a few restaurants and markets close to meet your needs. It is also an easy walk to the beach where all the boats pick-up and drop-off. We enjoyed a gorgeous 360 degree sunset the last night from this amazing vantage point.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin and Amanda C.

31 January 2022

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Great house in a wonderful town

This place was fantastic. The view of Drake Bay from the back lawn was beautiful. The location is in the heart of town, just a short walk up the road gets you to the two grocery markets and a quick walk down the hill gets you to the beach. The host, Kim, was incredible and helped us book tours to Corcovado and Isla Cano. Drake Bay is an incredibly amazing town, quiet and peaceful compared to other destinations in Costa Rica and this house was a perfect place for us to stay to enjoy. Can’t wait to go back

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

18 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Drake Bay is a very small town, and this house is right in the middle of it, within a very short walk to the stores and restaurants, and overlooking the Bay. Other available properties are immersed more within the jungle canopy, amid the trees and animals, but farther from town. All options, including this one are great. It is a trade off though. I did expect to see more wildlife at this home, but saw very little other than hummingbirds. Loved the washer/dryer, kitchen, air conditioning, affordability, property owner, and location. Spoke to many locals and tour guides. They all knew this house and owner. They all had very good things to say about this owner and her contributions to the community.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

15 March 2020

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

Beautiful views and great location!

Binya House is in a great location, with amazing views of the ocean. The beds were comfortable and AC was great! Eric was so helpful with scheduling tours to Corcovado and snorkeling.

10/10 Excellent

Gitta T., Canada

20 January 2020

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Excellent place for drake by

Clean, well located and fabulous view! Very adventurous area-we went to the cocovado Park, fishing and snorkeling with Eric, on a 5 am bird tour, a trip through the mangroves and 2 hikes to corcolito beach! Our favourite restaurant was Roberto’s as it was delicious and open to the ocean breeze. We ate in the house 4 times as the À/C makes it so comfortable in the evenings.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

STEVE, LI NY USA

26 December 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The property was perfect for us, great view, great location and proximity to town and great restaurants. Dive shop and tours right next door. Hope to go back sometime soon, would highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

gene b., United States

11 December 2019

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

Binya house

Binya House was the perfect place to stay in Drake Bay. It was clean and comfortable and the view was amazing. It is right in town so we were able to immerse ourselves in the local flavor of the town and people. Eric was a great Dive master and a wonderful help in booking tours and giving us information. We really enjoyed our stay

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

About the host

Hosted by Debra

A nature lover through and through

Why they chose this property

It is in the most beautiful place on the planet

What makes this property unique

So much beauty and activities to do

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English, Spanish

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10/10 Excellent

Lynne B.

Excellent stay

Lynne B.

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

Family trip

Ryan C.

8/10 Good

Christian

Christian

10/10 Excellent

Estelle H.

Binya house

Estelle H.

10/10 Excellent

Sophia H.

Excellent location & comfortable home

Sophia H.

8/10 Good

Rebecca M.

Binya House Adventure

Rebecca M.

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

5 stars

Jackie M.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

Wonderful property with great ocean views

Lisa N.