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The ONLY Beachfront Studio Apartment with dipping pool on Playa Ocotal.

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Ocotal Beach, Guanacaste Province
  • Place, Ocotal Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Coco Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bahia Pez Vela Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The ONLY Beachfront Studio Apartment with dipping pool on Playa Ocotal.

Property located on a unique mixed sand beach of black volcanic sand and white broken shells with tiny quartz crystal which twinkle in the sunlight. Calm and clear bay within a larger bay with rock tide pools, where baby fish are protected by rock formations jutting into the ocean, a wonderful site for snorkeling and scuba diving. The Studio windows and doors all face the beach which open out onto a patio with an outdoor Jacuzzi/dipping pooland barbecue. A garden path leads to the beach about 10 meters away. A dive shop is just around the corner in Playa del Coco and a restaurant just down the beach.
The Studio apartment on the lower floor of house #5 of Los Almendros de Ocotal consists of 2 rooms with ceiling fans and an A/C unit; bedroom for a couple with a flat screen T.V., a security box, sheets and towels for 2 people, a private bathroom with hot running water, and a kitchenette, which has a 4 burner electric stove with oven, refrigerator, blender, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, kitchen sink, table settings for 2 and pots, pans and utensils. WiFi included.

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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

El Ocotal

Located in Sardinal, this apartment is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Coco Beach and Ocotal Beach. Rocio's Kitchen and Ericka's Fruit Stand 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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Ocotal Beach, Guanacaste Province

What's nearby

  • Ocotal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Coco Beach - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Bahia Pez Vela Beach - 7 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Playa Hermosa - 16 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Playa Calzón de Pobre - 17 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Donde Claudio y Gloria - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Soda Teresita - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Zi Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coconutz Brewhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Caveja - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The ONLY Beachfront Studio Apartment with dipping pool on Playa Ocotal. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The ONLY Beachfront Studio Apartment with dipping pool on Playa Ocotal.?

As of 17 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The ONLY Beachfront Studio Apartment with dipping pool on Playa Ocotal. on 13 May 2026 start from NZ$258, 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 The ONLY Beachfront Studio Apartment with dipping pool on Playa Ocotal.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The ONLY Beachfront Studio Apartment with dipping pool on Playa Ocotal.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The ONLY Beachfront Studio Apartment with dipping pool on Playa Ocotal.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The ONLY Beachfront Studio Apartment with dipping pool on Playa Ocotal. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sardinal apartment building is steps from Ocotal Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Coco Beach. Bahia Pez Vela Beach and El Coco Casino are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brandon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location! Playa Ocotal is fantastic and we loved a direct boat pickup on the beach for a spectacular motorboat day cruise of the Gulf of Papagayo. We saw Golden Manta Rays, Devil Rays, Dolphin, and snorkeled with Sea Turtles.Dinner next door at Father Rooster’s is excellent.The dipping pool is very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, peaceful setting on the beach. So quiet and relaxing. Sounds of the ocean very soothing. Nice accommodations, very nice hosts, lovely spot. Hope to return
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Denese and Hernan were very welcoming and friendly. We enjoyed their private little hideaway. It was a perfect place to relax, the beach was right there and the dipping pool was wonderful! The view is beautiful and there is a wonderful restaurant on the beach within walking distance. The hosts recommended another restaurant in Coco that was amazing and just as Hernan said it had wonderful Sangria! Thanks so much Denese and Hernan! You definitely have a little gem there!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice little hideaway on the beach

It was amazing to be able to just walk out and have a prime spot on the beach for the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

Week in Paradise

Right on the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Life at the beach.

A nice little suite, beautifully located with a great restaurant nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

gayu s.

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

Comfortable stay, and amazing views!

We loved staying here - the beach is just steps away and you fall asleep to the sound of ocean waves. Denese is an incredible host - she made us feel right at home after we had experienced long day of travel delays - thank you Denese!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stan W.

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

Very nice

Great beach a few yards away . Listened to the waves crash all night.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bree C.

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

A Peaceful Oceanfront Paradise!

We had a fantastic stay at Denese and Hernan's beautiful hideaway in Playa Ocotal. From the moment we arrived, they made us feel welcome and at home. The property is gorgeous - peaceful, clean, and just steps away from the ocean. It was the perfect place to unwind and enjoy nature's beauty! Even though our trip was short, it was everything we needed and more. Thank you, Denese and Hernan, for being such kind and thoughtful hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

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

Location!

Stayed here to be near family that stayed just up the road. Loved this location that had its own little tropical oasis right on the beach! Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
great place right on the beach, dipping pool was great. we had everything to prepare meals and grilled twice while staying. the hosts were a wealth of knowledge on the area, but we never felt intruded upon. The bay was beautiful and beach was very nice, not too much foot traffic.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

luisa j.

A paradise for beach lovers!

This is a great place! Neat, clean, organized and a few steps away of the ocean! The beach is calmed and great for swimming and snorkeling! Denese is awesome and I’m looking forward to going back soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Angie P.

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

Perfect for two!

We loved our stay and beach studio! Great location and perfect for a couple! Ocean sounds at night and a minute to the beach! Hope to come back soon! Pura Vida! :)
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daryl M.

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

dlm

GREAT LOCATION!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

K K.

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

A Piece of Paradise

We needed a rest and relaxation vacation and this is exactly what we got. Many opportunities to be as busy as you like or just chill.Our hosts, Hernan and Denese are friendly, gracious hosts and looked after us well. We couldn't of asked for a better first experience in Costa Rica.We are very, very, very jealous that we don't live there
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

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

Great location

It's an older property & the finishes are a bit dated, but clean & a fabulous location. Everything we needed was in the kitchen. The pool, patio & landscaping in the back are wonderful. Lots of flowers & birds, great spot to enjoy breakfast. At low tide, the tide pools down at the beach are amazing. Good, convenient meals at Father Rooster's next door. Denese met us out on the street when we drove up.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarold W.

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

Ocotal

Great property great view great owner
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley N.

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

Wonderful stay!

This place is a hidden gem- right on a beautiful beach, surrounded by nature, in a great location. Just far enough away from downtown (about a 10min drive) that you feel immersed in nature, but close enough for convince. Dense was a wonderful host, and her apartment was very clean and cute. I manged to burn myself the very first day, and dense was kind enough to offer me her aloe plants thay were in her garden. 10/10 would recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

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

Beautiful beach front

We loved our stay at Ocotol with Denese. The suite was very nice and clean and well equipped. We felt very safe in the gated community. Owners were friendly and helpful. Walking right out to incredible snorkeling was the best part of our trip. It’s important to know that it isn’t totally private. The owners live above be and have windows that looked right down on the pool and outdoor area when you’re outside. It wasn’t a problem, but something to be aware of.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very Nice Spot

No problems. Right on the beach and yard/patio is essentially private due to separation from the neighbors on both sides with high flowering shrubbery. Beach not crowded even on weekends. Could use a new toaster
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

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

Excellent hosts and excellent property

My wife and I couldn’t have been happier with our stay here. The hosts are kind and friendly and made several excellent recommendations for things to do in Ocotal and even helped us map out a route to our next destination. The apartment and property were clean and comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed to make some meals. We spent our evenings in the dipping pool. The beach is about 50 feet from the entrance to the apartment. The bay is beautiful and we saw dolphins near the shore on consecutive mornings. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

"Pura Vida" Paradise

This sweet little furnished 1 bedroom/kitchen/full bath apartment has it all!!! Lush private back yard with a patio jacuzzi just steps away from the beach with a breathtaking view of Santa Rosa National Park on the horizon. It offers a relaxing environment for strolls on the beach, watching the local wildlife (famous howler monkeys) showing their skills swinging from the treetops, sunbathing iguanas, and so much more to explore! This is the perfect location for a "Pura Vida" Costa Rican experience!

10/10 Excellent

Cristina W.

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

Hidden Gem

On our way in we were concerned due to traffic and narrow roads. Once we arrived, the host greeted us and welcome us. It was a perfect little gem. Location was amazing. Lots of shade, backyard BEACH, and pool. My husband and I truly enjoyed the place. Host had everything, pots, plates, cups. Thank you Denise and Hernan! Hopefully we see you again real soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pannettey G.

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

Really is Right on the Beach!

Location, location, location! This rental is on a somewhat private beach just steps from the gate of the rental. Felt so safe on this beach even at night. Plenty of shade from trees on the beach. Denese even provided 2 beach chairs, 2 beach towels, and a small cooler...perfect! The interior is modest but very clean and cheerful with everything you need. The dipping pool was very nice. The only thing they could add would be mood lights around it. We loved our stay and would highly recommend it to anyone. It was a great deal and amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javier N.

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

Ocotal studio

Adequate property if you are looking for a place to sleep and spend little down time. The place is small (studio as advertised) and the accommodations limited. The terrace/patio area is surrounded by lush vegetation which attracts insects. Even with bug spray we were bitten by insects several times. Overall is an adequate property for short days. The plus is you are right on Ocotal beach, feet away from the sand and half hour from the airport.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

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