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Pool
Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Playa Grande, Guanacaste
  • Place, Grande Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tamarindo Beach
  • Place, Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
  • Airport, Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Adjacent Studio Apartment

1 King Bed

First floor suite 1

1 King Bed

First floor suite 2

1 King Bed

Kids / Additional guest bedroom

2 Single Beds

Upstairs master suite 1

1 King Bed

Upstairs master suite 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First floor bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

First floor suite bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Half bath

Toilet

Master suite bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master suite bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Studio apartment bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxurious Private Home Sleeps 12 - Walking to Beach!!

If you are looking for the perfect Costa Rican vacation, Casa Estrella del Mar luxury home has everything you need and more for your tropical beach vacation. This beautiful home sleeps 10-12 people, located in the neighborhood of Palm Beach Estates of Playa Grande, is just a short walking distance to one of the most popular surf breaks called Playa Grande (Grande Beach). Casa Estrella del Mar features 4 master bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms, and has an additional 5th bedroom with 2 twin beds, sleeping 10 total in the main house. Additionally, there is an adjacent studio apartment with king bed, with its own comfortable lounge area and also a full kitchen. The house and apartment sleep 12 guests total and are only rented together, never separately. Casa Estrella del Mar’s private pool and two large covered lounging areas have beautiful patio furniture, outdoor dining table and large gas grill to enjoy the outdoors on your tropical beach vacation.

THE GREAT ROOM
This beautifully decorated home has a grand open floor plan with 24 foot ceilings and abundant natural light. There is a fully equipped kitchen with all new stainless-steel appliances, cherry cabinetry and beautiful bright quartz countertops. Dining table seating for 10 and comfortable island seating for 4 more.
The living room sofas can accommodate your whole group positioned around a 50” TV with full cable package for watching sports events. The internet speed is 100mb download and is fast for remote working, tele-conferencing, and media streaming. All of this surrounded by gorgeous framed art, beautiful rugs and custom made window treatments with beautiful tropical colors.

TWO UPSTAIRS MASTER SUITES
The 2 spacious master suites feature king-size pillow top beds, all with dual reading lamps at each bedside. French doors open onto your private balcony/patio overlooking the pool and grounds. The spa-like bathrooms feature rain-head showers, full-sized soaking tubs, and dual vanities. Each room has a 32” TV as well with cable.

TWO FIRST FLOOR GUEST SUITES
The guest suites feature king-size pillow top beds, all with dual reading lamps at each bedside. Each of these suites offers French doors with private balcony/patio and an en suite bathroom, equipped with a walk-in rain shower.

KID'S ROOM/ADDITIONAL GUESTS
The "kid's" room or additional guest room features two twin-sized beds.

LANAI/POOL/BBQ
Our pool and lounge areas are the most popular areas of the house for our guests, featuring not one, but two covered patios and palapas for socializing and relaxing. The main patio off of the house has a sectional outdoor sofa and dining area positioned next to a 36" built-in Gas BBQ. Additionally there is newly built and furnished palapa with two day beds and seating for 8 off the other side of the pool and garden. Both patios have large ceiling fans, lighting and electrical outlets to plug in speakers for music to enjoy while you swim, dine, and relax.

SECURITY AND HOUSEKEEPING
Casa Estrella del Mar is managed by a professional property management team to assist you with booking tours, or concierge services during your stay. We also have an on-site caretaker that performs daily housekeeping services, providing a comfortable and carefree stay.
Some popular activities: Surfing/lessons, boogie boarding, Golf, Miles of beach to walk and explore, ziplining, jungle canopy rainforest tours, volcano and hot springs, ATV and golf cart rentals, Turtle watching, Deep sea fishing, sunset sailing, snorkeling, horseback riding on the beach at sunset, spa and massage treatments.
We have provided a guest book listing many restaurant recommendations and tour options for you to review.

For questions or booking please contact Property Manager, Jennifer Richter or send us a booking request online. We look forward to hosting you!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please let us know your time of checkout so that we can notify our home's caretaker to be at the house at that time. We will take care of the rest!
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Playa Grande

Located in Palm Beach Estates, a neighbourhood in Cabo Velas, this holiday home is in a rural area. While the natural beauty of Tamarindo Beach and Conchal Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Las Baulas National Marine Park and Monkey Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Playa Grande, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Grande Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Rural - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Medusa Bar - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Nari - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Tamaonda - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxurious Private Home Sleeps 12 - Walking to Beach!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Luxurious Private Home Sleeps 12 - Walking to Beach!!?

As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxurious Private Home Sleeps 12 - Walking to Beach!! on 29 May 2026 start from AU$996, 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.

Is Luxurious Private Home Sleeps 12 - Walking to Beach!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Luxurious Private Home Sleeps 12 - Walking to Beach!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxurious Private Home Sleeps 12 - Walking to Beach!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious Private Home Sleeps 12 - Walking to Beach!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious Private Home Sleeps 12 - Walking to Beach!! located?

This family-friendly Cabo Velas holiday home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Grande Beach and Las Baulas National Marine Park. Ventanas Beach is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 43 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply amazing in every way
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn E.

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

Wonderful retreat

We love coming with our extended family yearly to unite with our Costa Rican family and friends. The house is wonderfully open, close to the beach, little market and the two best restaurants
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Christmas Vacation

Place is great! Very comfortable for 4 couples. Air conditioning worked well, kitchen well stocked and pool was a nice break. Love the place would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria N.

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

Just amazing!

We loved the house! The beds were super comfortable and the pool was amazing. We had so much fun lounging and talking and it was super comfortable. The beach was so close and the nearby food was so good! I can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

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

Great House and Location.

The house is all that you could want for a family (or not) vacation in a slice of Paradise. It's private and remote, but an easy walk to a market and handful of restaurants, and the beach, which is gorgeous and secluded. I would love to come back some day.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Great stay in playa grande

It was great to be near the beach but away from the crowds of Tamarindo. Keep in mind that it is a 40 minute drive to town even though it’s only a mile down the beach. The house was perfect for our multi generational family. Great amount of space and a very relaxing trip. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

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

Most amazing place. We have stayed here many times and it is our home away from home.

Our stay was amazing. The house is beautiful and comfortable. Jennifer and Fresia are amazing. The neighborhood is friendly and has everything you need. We will be back soon.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia H.

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

Spectacular Property- safe and awesome beach community

We had an amazing time at this house. Everything was wonderful! Thank you so much! We will definitely be returning to this beautiful Costa Rican Beach town
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marina L.

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

Fun and Relaxing

The house was beautiful! It offered everything we could possibly need. The outdoor area was absolutely stunning- that's where we spent most of our time. The beach equipment was a huge plus. Lots of restaurants, coffee shops, and a market all within a short walk. Beach was WONDERFUL and just a short walk. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic location and accommodation

We were a group of 4 couples. This property had everything that we could have asked for from the rooms to the pool and out door area. Loved the proximity to the market and the restaurants in the neighborhood. We were able to easily walk to dinner at Cantarana ( excellent breakfast) , dinner and live music at The Grateful hotel, boat taxi to Tamarindo and the beach. We will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy R.

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

Winter Getaway

There were 10 of us who stayed in the house and it was wonderful. Very comfortable and up to date living area and kitchen. Lots of room and privacy for each couple. The beach is so close and lots of little local restaurants within a short walk from the house. It was perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great and had a lot of space for our group of 10 adults and 2 children. Fresia was very pleasant each morning as she arrived to tidy up and wash towels. The outside was kept clean by 2 yard guys. We had an issue on the second night with a septic drain backup which caused an issue with the smell inside the home and made the downstairs master bath unusable for that evening. The property manager Jennifer did send someone over the next morning and they snaked the drain so atleast things in that bathroom were able to drain. Although Fresia cleaned up the smell the following day, but the odor did return, especially in the laundry room and hall bath. We had to keep those doors closed We also had to rent beach chairs for our group. There were chairs in the garage but they were super heavy to be lugging them to the beach each day. Loved having the market at the Palmbeach Inn right next door - Dan the owner was super nice! Overall a great stay although the continuous septic smell was a disappointment
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

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

Great house in Playa Grande

Casa Estrella del Mar is one of our favorite houses in Playa Grande. The house has lots of room and is very comfortable. We had tons of space for 9 of us. There is a great pool and outdoor area. We spent lots of time by the pool when not at the beach. The house has beach chairs and toys which our kids loved. There was great communication from the staff. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

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

Estrella del Mar

My family and I have been renting this house since 2019. It is amazing. The on site staff, Jerry and Fresia, are absolutely amazing. The house has everything you need. The neighborhood has wonderful restaurants and the kitchen is easy to prepare meals. We hired Grande Sushi for a private dinner and that is a must. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela D.

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

Family of 12 vacation

We are 12 family members from Canada, California, Colorado, Oregon and Texas. Meeting up for a family vacation. Golf, Fishing, Shopping, Ziplinig,Tubing, Waterfall, Volcano and Beach time. We hired a private chef Sandra and Son Alvaro and friend for a traditional meal. We enjoyed Costa Rica but driving around was challenging.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

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

Wonderful location for family vacation

We all loved the house, the pool and the location. Fresia and Jennifer are great. House and outside area was very spacious and comfortable. We were not disappointed with anything. There were 4 restaurants within close walking distance. A little grocery store next door. Very convenient. Beach was a 7 minute walk and is beautiful. Loved the sunsets. Great location and fun for ages 1 to 67!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

Fantastic Home

We couldn't have asked for more. We loved the house and Palm Beach Estates. The beach is so quiet and beautiful. The house is conveniently located next door to a small store to buy things you may need and a restaurant. Make sure you meet Ernesto. He knows everyone and can help you find fishing trips etc. Anytime we needed something regarding the house Freesia was right there for us. We can't wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

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

Pura Vida

Everything was wonderful! The house was spacious, pool great, walk to beach easy, and closeness to a few restaurants and a small grocery store also great! The whole family had lots of room and privacy when desired. The house manager was always prompt in response to any inquiries and the local personnel very pleasant and friendly! We hired a chef and 2assistants for our last meal from the the store next door (The Palm Beach—-?). The food was excellent and the staff very friendly! Overall a very positive experience making wonderful memories for all!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Racheli R.

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

Beautiful Villa

The Villa is beautiful, spacious, very well equipped, and clean. The nearby beach is secluded and beautiful, and there is a small supermarket and a few restaurants walking distance from the villa, which is very convenient. The property manager is very responsive, and there's a housekeeper that comes every day to clean the house and the pool, which gives a true vacation feeling :)Two little things to note: 1) the way to the villa from the main road is bumpy. Consider renting a 44 car. 2) the gates and doors don't have keypad locks. You have to carry sets of keys in your pockets to get in and out, as well as stepping out from the car whenever you enter and exit with the car, to lock the manual gate. Overall, the neighborhood is safe and there's a gate and a gaurd after sunset. We really enjoyed our time at the villa and recommend it for a great family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

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

Fantastic home in great location

This is the perfect home for multiple couples or large families. Tons of togetherness space, but also lots of privacy in all the individual bedrooms and bathrooms. The pool area is so great for gathering, having fun, and just relaxing. Small cafés in a store right next-door, but, no neighbors behind or on one side. So again, lots of privacy. Felt very safe. Short walk to the beach and other cafés. Daily light housekeeping from a wonderful, friendly caretaker. Daily pool cleaning and landscaping maintenance. Absolutely perfect stay.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

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

Friends and Family

We were 2 families, 3 generations all together in a wonderful roomy house, in a small, walkable neighborhood of homes, casual restaurants, and a gorgeous beach for beautiful morning walks and sunsets. A couple days were spent on excursions but much time was spent in the pool and covered areas around the pool on those really hot days. We even had a show from the howler monkeys! Layout was great, beds comfortable. Only 'hiccups' were issues with the hot water and living room couches were not particularly comfortable. All in all, a great house to gather with friends and family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Splendid Property

This was just a perfect place. Everyone had all the privacy they could want and all the togetherness to enjoy. The private beach was a short walk away, and the sounds and fragrance of the jungle lingered like an aura around the pool area with its lush, tropical landscaping. The neighborhood was charming, with small shops and restaurants in walking distance, but the drive to nearby towns was also easily accessible. The service by the caretakers was kindly and detailed so we really were on vacation, not just "keeping house" away from home. The kitchen was well appointed and large, so whatever cooking or pineapple shearing we did was done with ease in comfort with the whole family gathered around. We would definitely go there again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariza B.

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

Best place in Playa Grande

We had 5 families staying with us and it was great that each room (besides one) had an en Suite bathroom. The room with the twin beds did not have its own bathroom, but otherwise, it was great. The place was clean and besides the fact that the air conditioners had a hard time keeping up if you put them too low, it was a great place. There was a lack of cups (we ended up buying some cheap ones) but the kitchen was stocked with the basics. Maybe a few more sets of plates, silverware, and glasses would be good since we would run out after every meal. Everything was well maintained and the house was so close to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Cathy C.

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

Wonderful Accommodations!

We loved the house! There were 5 couples and we all had private bedrooms and bathrooms. Open concept and great amenities. The pool was the best. Spent hours there. We had a couple problems with internet service. It was not the greatest. One bedroom had AC go out and the host sent someone right over and fixed it quickly! You do need the AC due to heat and humidity. Easy walk to beach and restaurants. Last couple mikes on dirt road was a challenge but loved it when we got there. Small market next door for quick essentials. All in all we would come again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Great Place to Spend a Week in CR!

We absolutely loved our time in Playa Grande at Estrella Del Mar. House was very comfortable and well-appointed. We were a true 5 minute walk to a lovely beach. The pool was fantastic, and we leveraged every day when it was too hot to sit on the beach. Caretakers Fresia and Yeri were fantastic, and they made sure we had everything we needed during our stay. Angelika at Hotel Bula Bula helped us plan our activities and ensured we had the transportation we needed for all the activities we scheduled. A few minor criticisms about the house: 1) the acoustics in the house are rough due to the vaulted ceilings, making it tough to hear when the tv is on or when people were talking. 2) The house could use some games, puzzles, etc for families to enjoy while at the house. All and all - we would absolutely stay at Estrella Del Mar again.

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This is a private home with its own private pool to enjoy family reunions and private group vacations. This home is only a short walk to Playa Grande beach.

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