Villa de Osa - Ocean Front Home in Beautiful Drake Bay, Costa Rica - Drake Bay

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Drake Bay, Puntarenas Province

School & Soccer Field5 min walk
Drake Bay Beach6 min walk
Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead9 min walk

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Villa de Osa - Ocean Front Home in Beautiful Drake Bay, Costa Rica

Villa de Osa is the finest rental house in the Drake Bay area. The front of the house has beautiful Bougainvillea and a variety of tropical trees and shrubs. The back deck has an unobstructed, panoramic view of Drake Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The consistent breeze off the water keeps the home 10-15 degrees cooler than off water properties. Built on a small hillside, there are private steps from the house directly to the beach. The location is perfect with several restaurants, markets and shops all within a few minutes walk. A rental car is not necessary in Drake Bay. There are also taxis and river taxis available.

The house features 2 bedrooms, The downstairs bedroom has a queen bed and the upstairs has 2 queen beds and a single bed. There is a full bath on the main level and a half bath upstairs. In addition to the indoor shower, there are 4 outdoor shower heads with a privacy fence for outdoor showering. Both floors are equipped with air conditioning, the living room boasts a huge sofa that can be utilized as a single bed, we offer satellite tv, wifi, a safe for your valuables, and off street parking.

The back deck is where you will spend most of your time. It features a teak dining table with seating for 6, a gas grill and a charcoal grill. There are also rocking chairs, a hammock and two ceiling fans. This is the perfect place to watch the Scarlet Macaws, Green Parrots, Tucans and Pelicans.

Drake Bay is one of the best places to enjoy nature and wildlife in an unspoiled setting. Drake Bay exists on tourism and offers a variety of amazing tours.

Sport Fishing - The owner of Villa de Osa also owns the sport fishing business in town. People come from all over the world to fish in Drake Bay. We have something for everyone and encourage you to go to our website fishdrakebay.com for more information about fishing in Drake Bay, Costa Rica.

Hiking - Drake Bay is the best starting point to visit the world famous Corcovado National Park. Tours leave directly from the beach below the house and you arrive by boat for a fantastic sea level rain forrest hike. You can also hike the jungle trails in and around Drake Bay to see a beautiful waterfall or to a private, white sandy beach.

Scuba Diving and Snorkeling - Cano Island offers Amazing underwater vistas, clear water and a great variety of marine life. A must do when visiting Drake Bay.

Other things to do include bird watching, mangrove tours, horseback riding tours and zip line tours available. Guests of Villa de Osa simply have to walk across the street to Martina's Place Hostel to reserve your tour. Massage therapists are also available in town and will come to the house for your massage. (must be booked well in advance)

Whether you want an active vacation or simply to relax in a beautiful jungle setting, Villa de Osa is the perfect choice.

Property manager

Dana Mettelman

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We don't recommend children under the age of 8.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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 on the beach. Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead and Bajo del Diablo are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Corcovado National Park and Osa Peninsula. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Drake Bay, Puntarenas Province

What's nearby

Playa Colorada - 3 min walk
School & Soccer Field - 5 min walk
Drake Bay Beach - 6 min walk
Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead - 9 min walk
Playa Danta - 35 min drive

Getting around

Drake Bay (DRK) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

Delicias Bahía Drake - 2 min walk
Mar y Bosque - 2 min walk
Roberto's Marisquería - 3 min walk
La Choza - 3 min walk
Kalaluna Bistro - 17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa de Osa - Ocean Front Home in Beautiful Drake Bay, Costa Rica pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa de Osa - Ocean Front Home in Beautiful Drake Bay, Costa Rica?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa de Osa - Ocean Front Home in Beautiful Drake Bay, Costa Rica?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa de Osa - Ocean Front Home in Beautiful Drake Bay, Costa Rica located?

Nestled on the beach, this Drake Bay holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Osa Peninsula, Playa Colorada and School & Soccer Field. Drake Bay Beach and Drake Bay Hiking Trailhead are also within 10 minutes.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

19 Apr 2024

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

Perfect Family Get Away!

My family and I had an amazing stay in the Drake Bay area. Location of our rental is right in the middle of the low key action. The rental was a perfect size and space for family of 5. Kids stayed in the large loft area upstairs and my husband and I took the room downstairs. A major plus having the outdoor showers to clean the humid day off and then being able to step into our air conditioned rental on the hot afternoons. You will not be disappointed in the back deck where mornings are comfortably pleasant to drink your coffee and relax. Yes, like other reviews said the rental is on a road where you hear traffic going by but quite do-able. Rent this place you won't regret it!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniella W.

15 Apr 2024

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

Amazing and peaceful

This was such an amazing place to stay. One sometimes wonders if a house will live up to the great reviews that you read. However, this house was even better than any of the reviews. Incredibly well kept, beautiful wood floors and wow, that deck. Dana was helpful and quick to respond to al of our questions. Vincent Campos was also extremely helpful in setting up our tours. Drake Bay is a beautiful place to stay and the people are very welcoming and fun. We would definitely recommend this house.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

24 Jan 2024

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

Incredible Experience of a Lifetime!

My husband, 19 yr old daughter, and I had a wonderful week staying in the Villa de Osa. The location was perfect - beautiful views from the back porch, easy walk to restaurants and markets, perfect spot to reach the pickup location for tours into Corcovado and the river system. We were up to watch/listen to the birds in the back even when we didn't have an early tour. Back in the afternoon to enjoy the outdoor shower and more time to relax on the porch. Beds were very comfortable, appreciated the drinking water, kitchen well-equipped. Staff at Martina's Place very helpful and Dana (host) responded quickly to any questions. Very appreciative of the guide services from Vincent Campos! Hope to return someday!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

CJ B.

24 Jan 2024

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

Villa de Osa was a perfect home-away-from-home for our Drake Bay Adventure!

We were a group of four seniors, on our first expedition to the Osa peninsula. Discovering Villa de Osa was a gift! The house was wonderfully clean (Thank you, Jenny Atencio!) and well equipped. Three large jugs of bottled water provided all the drinking water we needed for our 6 nights. Our friends shared the master bedroom w/ bathroom and indoor shower on the main floor, and my husband and I were on the second floor --- a lovely, sunny space with three beds and a half-bath. Our beds were very comfortable and the linens soft and clean. The house has a hot water heater and a back-up pump to keep water flowing when the village system goes out. The outdoor showers are great for washing off snorkel gear and shoes. Favorite Space Award goes to the back deck. Spectacular harbor view! Flowers and trees cover the hill leading down to the beach --- lots of birdsong at sunrise (and a brilliant group of scarlet macaws in the afternoons). Can't beat the location. Right on the main road, we were within walking distance of restaurants, markets and the departure point for transport boats. Across the street is Martina's Place, a hostel where guides Vincent Campos and Gabi Atencio will arrange excursions (Corcovado Nat'l Park, Caño Island, Mangroves, Night Jungle Hikes). Gabi's brother-in-law Carlos Jinetes provides airport transport. Dana is a super host. She arranged our airport transport, put us in touch with Gabi & Vincent and was always helpful & accessible. Highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Joanna A.

31 Dec 2023

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

Gorgeous views, great host, noisy location

This stay was great overall but had one major weakness (noise) Host: She's fantastic - a quick and wonderful communicator. Though she lives out of the country, she has great local people looking after the place. 5 stars! Home: Plus-Adorable A-frame with a stunning view from the back porch of the entire Drake Bay, with birds flying by and a lovely garden of blooming plants. Truly amazing! A steep staircase leads directly to the ocean. AC works. Beach is swimmable. Minus: Wifi did not work for 90% of our stay so don't count on having it. Master bedroom has a large open window (no glass) toward the living room, ie not much privacy. Location: Plus - it's located right in town, a 2 minute walk from grocery stores and restaurants, 4 minute walk from veggie/fruit market, ie it's very central and close to the beach (3-4 min walk down staircase) Minus - it's VERY noisy - there are loud motorcycles and 4x4's riding 10-15 feet from your head (on the main road) all day during the night on and off as well. We did not sleep well. Nobody's fault - just the fact of the house being located in the smack on the major road in town. Both bedrooms have large windows facing the street and the walls are thin, so the noise carries. If you're a super sound sleeper, it shouldn't affect you and the gorgeous back deck will make it worthwhile. (Our family ranges from medium to light sleepers).

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023