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Walking distance to beautiful Playa Matapalo!

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spacious living room
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dining room
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dining area through to kitchen

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Fenced yard
  • Internet access
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Matapalo, Puntarenas
  • Place, Matapalo Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Manuel Antonio Beach
  • Place, Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Walking distance to beautiful Playa Matapalo!

Located in Matapalo just 500 meters to the beach, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is close enough to enjoy all the amenities of Manuel Antonio without paying the price! This lovely home is located on the main road down to the beach, close to Guava Lodge and the Super del Mar, as well as the Turtle Rescue Center! With a large open living room, dining room, and huge open area this home is a great alternative to the tiny overpriced condos or expensive hotels in the tourist district! The master bedroom has a queen sized bed and its own bathroom, and the two guest bedrooms are next to the other bathroom off the main living area. One bedroom has two twin sized beds, the other has a full. A perfect option for families coming down for vacation! There is also a laundry room with washer and dryer! Playa Matapalo is a small community just 20 minutes down the highway from Quepos and Manuel Antonio, and 15 minutes from the surf paradise of Dominical, with a beautiful beach that is not nearly as busy as the beaches in Manuel Antonio. Experience the two best tourist areas and be able to get away for a fraction of the price!

**NEW IN 2018** Thanks to the talents a local builder and his crew...a rancho has been added to the property in the garden area so now there is a covered place to sit outside and enjoy a cup of coffee while listening to the surf and wildlife!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

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 deadlock

About the area

Savegre

Located in Savegre, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge and Manuel Antonio Expeditions reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons. Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary and Parque Reptilandia are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Matapalo, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Matapalo Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge - 11 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 27 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Uvita Beach - 35 min drive - 42.3 km
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 39 min drive - 39.4 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Good Coffee Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪El Patio Café & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Unica - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Langosta Feliz - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rancho Alegría - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walking distance to beautiful Playa Matapalo! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Walking distance to beautiful Playa Matapalo!?

As of 11 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walking distance to beautiful Playa Matapalo! on 31 October 2022 start from NZ$121, 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.

How much is parking at Walking distance to beautiful Playa Matapalo!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walking distance to beautiful Playa Matapalo!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walking distance to beautiful Playa Matapalo!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walking distance to beautiful Playa Matapalo! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Matapalo Beach and Linda Beach. Playa Hatillo and Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

7.6

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jack M.

Not a great house

We left the house after 6 days. No wifi, no "garden surrounded by hibiscus" no where to sit outside the house. Water leak in the laundry room. Dead beetles on the floors every morning. Dirty upholstery in the living room, broken shelves in the fridge. No A/C and not all the fans were working. No hot water except for in the showers. These are things that should be in the description on line. Landlord did not attempt to repair until we threatened to move out. Did not get any rent back, therefore paid A full months rent for 6 nights. Would not recommend this house to anyone, We feel the landlord should have reimbursed us some of our rent due to not fulfilling their obligations. Ripped off.!!
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
we are sorry to hear you were not happy with your stay here in beautiful Costa Rica. This 3 bedroom home has 4 fans one that is mobile. Once they informed us of one fan not working had electrician as soon as we could over holiday weekend to fix the fan in the third bedroom before any of their other guests arrived. The description does not include AC, but a portable AC unit was offered free of charge, and hot water is usually only in the showers here. Guests informed us her sister would not like staying in a location so far from the airport and they did not want to drive so far to pick her up. They decided to stay in Jaco. Once this decision was made, the complaints started, nothing was stated until day 5, and we fixed everything immediately. The guests let us know one bath mat and towel had a stain on it out of the many towels in the house. We immediately replaced them since maid must have not seen this.This is Costa Rica and the tropical rain forest, and we offer daily maid service for any guests that so choose.The guest broke owners brand new glass stovetop and did not let us know. The guests just said they were leaving and immediately started asking for their deposit and refunds. So it wasn't until I went to let electrician in for the one fan in the third bedroom that it was noticed.The owner did not charge them extra and refunded their deposit. Being high season owner was not able to book the rest of the month on such short notice, and after all items were addressed, guests insisted on breaking their lease and leaving.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Great stay in Matapalo

The place we stayed was clean and comfortable. It was within walking distance to the beach and several local restaurants. Paul and Janene were very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

james O.

good value, stores and retaurants with in walking distance, and the beach.

i stayed in Casa Bella i month , jan29th - feb 26th. the overall condition of the house was very good, manager Paul and his wife Jeanne were just great, they helped us with rides to attractions and were right there when something broke and had it fixed right away. the house was quiet, loved being woken up by birds every day. the weather was hotter than expected for this time of the year and a air conditioner in the bedrooms would have been all that was needed. as fans just did not keep it cool enough. paul went out of his way to help when i forgot my bag, he had it sent to me on Sansa to the airport. i would stay there again if i stayed in that area. but beware the prices for store bought good can be high in Costa Rica, they are based on the USA prices and not cheap. Thank you Paul and Jeanne for being there when i needed a hand.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

randall b.

close to the beach

This property is very close to the beach. Maybe a 5 minute walk. It does have good internet and cable. It is very roomy with fans in all rooms. The refrigerator needs the shelves fixed which we notified the manager. All in all for the price we had a comfortable place close to the beach with secure parking. Angel across the street is a great neighbor and does horseback tours. You will definitely get the feel of the locality being here. A few iguanas and mountain chickens will keep you entertained when having coffee outside. The place could use some gardening work to bring out the amazing flora that surrounds the property. I would come back. There are different waterfalls within a half hour drive.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Thank you so much for the honest review... I am very happy you chose Casa Bella for your stay in Costa Rica! You are welcome to come back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Nice vacation home

The house has every thing you need for comfort. Close to beach and monkeys and sloths. We enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Thank you so much for choosing Casa Bella for your stay in beautiful Playa Matapalo, Costa Rica. I hope you consider us for future trips...you are always welcome in our home. Pura vida!

About the host

Hosted by Paul Boyd

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Why they chose this property

When we 1st traveled to Costa Rica we were captivated by the simplicity, beauty and culture of the country, especially Playa Matapalo. We weren't looking for high-tourist areas or crowds of people. It is perfect for unwinding and kicking back; simple and friendly with many amenities nearby for visiting friends and family.

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