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Casa Caracola on White Sandy Beach next to los Sueños Resort-Families Only.

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rooftop lounge with view of the beach and gulf
street level facade
main door, garage (right) and staircase to the rooftop (left)
upstairs covered deck, dining and living
towards glass doors of indoors living room
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Map
Herradura, Garabito, Puntarenas
  • Popular LocationHerradura Beach7 min drive
  • Popular LocationMarina Los Sueños8 min drive
  • Popular LocationJaco Beach27 min drive
  • AirportSan José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)100 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Acqua Room

1 Queen Bed

Blue Room

2 Double Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Multi Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

sofa in living room

1 Queen 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
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Casa Caracola on White Sandy Beach next to los Sueños Resort-Families Only.

Paradise Found - Luxury Beachfront Villa with Spectacular Ocean Views of the Pacific at Playa Escondida

The property is located on a private, white sandy beach next to Los Sueños Marriot Resort. At the foot of a lush tropical forest where toucans sing and monkeys swing, this expansive abode is perched on a hill with a 180 degree view of the ocean. A stone’s throw from the beach, the villa boasts the best position in the exclusive private gated community of Playa Escondida, where the most discriminating Costa Rican and international families have their vacation homes. Please take note that this condominium caters only to FAMILY LIFE, NO GROUPS OF SINGLE MEN LOOKING FOR SINGLE LADIES IS ALLOWED.
After a period of enjoying the villa for ourselves, we started to rent the house this year since we purchased a slightly larger home down the road. Casa Caracola includes 400 square meters of construction (4,300square feet) and is located less than 50 meters (165 feet) from the beach. It shares a pool and deck area with 5 other elegant homes. The well-kept and secure beach is exclusive to the Club de Playa Escondida SA, community under which it is regulated.
The place has the perfect mix of outdoor living and state-of-the-art technology, i.e. high speed internet throughout the house, full cellular signal coverage, central air-conditioning in the main living room, kitchen and all bedrooms. The main story is centered around an outdoor living room with a stately square dining table with comfortable, upholstered chairs which seat 8, next to a relaxed seating area. The 21 X 21 ft ( 7 x 7 mts) main living room has a ¬¬50” LCD HD TV with Apple TV, a supersized coffee-table with drawers full of board games for all ages. Become an ocean-view cook experimenting in beautiful solid cedar kitchen with granite tops and new stainless steel appliances. Take the solid teak stairs down to a large deck with lounge sofas and hammock that face a lush tropical garden and access three 10 ft ceiling bedrooms. The Blue Room has two full beds separated by a soji screen and a large private bathroom. The Aqua Room has a beautiful colonial-style mahogany queen bed, private bathroom and walk-in closet. The Indigo Room has two large spaces separated with a soji-screen. Upon entering there are two twin beds for kids, behind the glass partition we find the master king bed. Both spaces share a large bathroom with two sinks, they each have spacious closets and access to a private deck facing the garden. Additionally, the villa has a two-car garage, plus two separate spaces for cars, a laundry room with washer and dryer, chairs and stuff for the beach. Yet the best is yet to come…. a rooftop terrace to see the sunset over the Pacific, just before the stars stud the dark celestial sphere, if the moon does not fill everything with its white serene luminescence.
The house’s finishes are premium quality. It is built of reinforced concrete, with thick and tall whitewashed walls. Doors, windows, columns and beams, floor-to-ceiling sliding doors and jalousies are made of local almendro hardwood and cedar. Italian porcelanato floors, teak decks, natural-stone-carved sinks in the bathrooms and bamboo ceilings complete the villa´s palette of materials.
Playa Escondida is located less than 2 hours drive from San José’s Juan Santamaría International Airport. It is a secure gated community inside the Marriot Los Sueños Resort, which includes a large marina plus amenities and a paradisiacal 18-hole golf course. It is a few kilometers away from the town of Herradura with its high end supermarket and boutiques, and the city of Jacó Beach where one finds a lively night life, with plenty of restaurants, casinos and shops.
If you like the extreme adventures Costa Rica offers, I you enjoy surfing, or building sand castles, or if you are totally fine with simply sipping a cold refreshment under a palm tree; if you love the sun, the sea, the stars and the rainforest, then Playa Escondida is your perfect destination!



Keywords: Beachfront Family House

Property manager

ANNA URBINA

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 10:00 AM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 5:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kids are completely secure here

Events

No events allowed
No more than 12 people in the house at any time

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
HAVING GUESTS OVER: At no point in time should there be more than 12 people or maximum 3 cars in the house.
FAMILY ORIENTED CONDOMINIUM. Our property caters to families. Groups of men attending single ladies are not allowed.

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
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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Jaco

Located in Jaco, this villa is near theme parks and on the beach. Marina Los Sueños and Canopy Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Jaco Beach and Carara National Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Neo Fauna and Hacienda las Agujas. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Herradura, Garabito, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Herradura Beach - 7 min drive
  • Marina Los Sueños - 8 min drive
  • Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific Park - 16 min drive
  • Jaco Beach - 27 min drive
  • Mantas Beach - 39 min drive

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Hook Up - 8 min drive
  • Bar 8cho - 7 min drive
  • La Casita del Sabor - 14 min drive
  • El Cafetal - 18 min drive
  • Soda Raquel - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Caracola on White Sandy Beach next to los Sueños Resort-Families Only. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Liette V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Very comfortable house, close to the private beach and to Jaco. We had great dinners with Olga that cooked casado, tacos and empanadas for us. Everybody enjoyed!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous!!
My family and I spent 10 wonderful days here. The house met all our needs. It was spacious, the view from the outside room was spectacular and we were just a very short walk to the beach. Many times we had the beach to ourselves. The surf was fun, water warm and beach sandy. Who could ask for anything more?!!! Olga made a lot of meals for us. It made our experience here truly a vacation. Olga is a wonderful lady who makes delicious meals and was accommodating to our wishes. I would highly recommend her. She also has a great sense of humour. 😊 I really enjoyed having around. This would be a great place to return to. 😊🌴🍹😎
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shilpa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Vacation Spot!
We had a wonderful time and the home is amazing. Beautiful views, secluded and very safe. The beach is private and you really can’t beat it. Anna was great and very responsive. We did not rent a car like she suggested, and in hindsight it would have been nice to have one. But, with our large group of 8, we felt better having a van and driver come and get us for our excursions, and it worked out fine. Thank you Anna for everything!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay!! Olga is the best!
We stayed here with a group of family/friends and our 8 month old baby. The house is beautiful, with jaw dropping views of the ocean. It’s a minute walk to the beach which is practically private and full of shade. We even saw a whale breach from the shore! Anna provided a pack n play, baby bath, and high chair, which was very helpful! Every night we sat in the large outdoor living area enjoying the incredible sunsets while sweet Olga cooked us dinner, which was always so delicious! Olga even offered to hold the baby while we got to eat! She is so kind and really made our experience that much better! I know we plan to stay here again and she is a big reason for that! We really appreciate the lovely experience and would highly recommend to everyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and ocean virw
I look forward to to returning soon🙏
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by ANNA URBINA

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I am an architect, and have been married for 40 i-can´t-believe-it years, have three most-of-the-time enjoyable, hard-working adult kids. We have owned this property for more than a decade, and last year decided to buy one other house down the road, we like it so much! This is where we spend our spare time, our family time, enjoying the sea, the view of the gulf, the sound of the waves, the warmth of the water on your skin, the water sports! which are all so beneficial to our lives.

Why they chose this property

Because it is the best place to be in every sense. It is near the city, secure and absolutely beautiful. Every day you can watch a different sunset, a different sunrise, and be near nature in many different ways.

What makes this property unique

The villa was designed by the talented office of KATIA MARTEN ARQUITECTOS, the house is disposed in such a way that although living with extreme comfort you are always outside. It is a seriously beautiful structure.

The beach is what I would call a paradisiacal playground.
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