Spectacular Ocean View, Private Pool, Above the Beach, 35 Minutes from Airport

3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8232 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Breakfast available

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Coco Beach, Guanacaste Province

Bahia Pez Vela Beach9 min walk
Ocotal Beach15 min walk
Coco Beach8 min drive
Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)41 min drive

Overall a very nice property. the views are beautiful and the house is very well equipped. Bedrooms are spacious and AC ...

Dan O.

Feb 17, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Imagine waking up to the clouds rolling in over the bay and sunlight dancing on water. With views from nearly every room, Mariposa is a tropical dream property featuring 3 full ensuite bedrooms with ocean views. The large covered back patio/lanai spans the length of the house. The large figure 8 pool is partially shaded. Relax on a Chaise lounge or read in a rocking chair. Our upgraded modem supports zoom perfect for your home office escape destination. On top of the views, Original artwork and a Nepresso machine make this a stand out property.

Villa Mariposa sits high above the surf in the Blue Zone called the Nicoya Peninsula minutes from two black sand beaches. Offering the ultimate in privacy, enjoy 200 degree views of Papagayo Bay from the entire resort- like backyard and from the double balconies off the upstairs bedrooms. Enjoy the leather rocking chairs on the covered patio that runs the length of the home or grill up your fresh catch and enjoy al fresco meal at our locally crafted Guanacaste table. Enjoy the local wildlife as you relax in the pool or read a book on a lounger under the thatched hut.

Entrance to the VIlla is stairless. The ground-floor master offers a private bathroom and stairless enjoyment of the villa and with direct access to the long lanai to enjoy the full impact of the view.
Guest access
Our road and driveway are steep but paved. We are minutes to two beaches but you need a car because fabulous views mean elevation. Two restaurants are within 5 minutes. Groceries stores, shopping, and many more restaurants are next door - about 15 minutes.
Other things to note
Our favorite beach, Bahia Pez Vela, (Bay of Sail Fish) is minutes from house by car or a 15 minute strenuous walk that would make your stair master blush. Being semi- private the beach and water are Blue-Flag- meaning pristine. Turn right from our driveway, right to go down the hill and then left. Go through the gate (if they ask tell them you are going to the beach) and continue down towards the Beach until you see a parking lot on the right. In low tide you can snorkel around the rocks -varies by season and tide. You can also access all water sports at Coco Beach and Ocotal Beach.

Property manager

Tammy and Al McEwan

Premier Host

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Los Almendros 3 offers direct access from your private yard to the sand of Playa Ocotal. One of few beachfront properties in the area.

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Rinse off all sand outside using the hoses or the outdoor shower. NO GLASS AT THE POOL DECK. USE PROVIDED PLASTIC WARE.

No Smoking in the house. NO ILLEGAL DRUG USAGE AT THE HOUSE.

Please do not feed the local animals, wild or domestic.

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

El Ocotal

Located in Sardinal, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Coco Beach and Ocotal Beach. Haras del Mar Equestrian Center and Rocio's Kitchen are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Coco Beach, Guanacaste Province

What's nearby

Bahia Pez Vela Beach - 9 min walk
Ocotal Beach - 15 min walk
Coco Beach - 8 min drive
Diamante Eco Adventure Park - 20 min drive
Playa Hermosa - 27 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Riu Guanacaste sports bar - 21 min drive
Restaurante Ocotal - 21 min drive
Restaurante Papagayo - 21 min drive
Restaurante Liberia - 21 min drive
Zi Lounge - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spectacular Ocean View, Private Pool, Above the Beach, 35 Minutes from Airport have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Spectacular Ocean View, Private Pool, Above the Beach, 35 Minutes from Airport pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Ocean View, Private Pool, Above the Beach, 35 Minutes from Airport?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Ocean View, Private Pool, Above the Beach, 35 Minutes from Airport?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Ocean View, Private Pool, Above the Beach, 35 Minutes from Airport located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bahia Pez Vela Beach and Ocotal Beach. Coco Beach is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Dan O.

17 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Feb 2024 Stay

Overall a very nice property. the views are beautiful and the house is very well equipped. Bedrooms are spacious and AC cools the rooms very quickly. The property managers were very responsive and Al is a very nice guy that we enjoyed talking to. We were a little disapointed that the outdoor speakers did not work, and some of the essentials that are listed as included in the property decription were not in the house. No Shampoo, soap, Paper towels and garbage bags when we arrived, was told that shampoo and soap is not included, but they did deliver some of the other items we requested. Was not a big deal, but if your going to list it as included, then include it.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

17 Sept 2023

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

Best trip ever

Loved the property, the view was amazing. The owner was easy to work with and very accommodating. We enjoyed our Costa Rican adventures and just sitting around the pool. I will stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Apr 2022

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

Absolutely Amazing!!! A Gem in the Heart of Coco

I cannot stress enough to anyone reading this review that this house is amazing. Everything about it was awesome. But the view from the back porch was perfect and the most beautiful picture in all of Coco. The house was clean, everything worked properly (water, electricity, ACs, etc) and the check in process was flawless. Tami, the house host, was extremely attentive to any question or request we had. She offered suggestions as we needed them and professionally answered my 4 million texts. Did I mention the view from the back porch??? Beds were comfortable, every room had a full bathroom, the kitchen was stocked with everything you could need. Espresso machine and regular coffee pot. Had a small issue with sugar ants but that was my fault for leaving out an open box of cereal. Tami was at the house the next morning to drop off a treatment gel to get rid of them. Tons of beach towels available. I mean…the house was stocked and ready to go. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place to stay while enjoying paradise. The pool was a perfect size for 5 of us to relax and play in. Our boys wanted to spend all their time in that. So did we actually. I can tell you that we will for sure be back. Only thing I would suggest would be foot stools in the living room. But that’s because I was there with my family, who takes all the room up on couches, and I’m 6’4” and need my stretch out space. Oh yeah, In case I didn’t stress it enough, the VIEW WAS AMAZING!!!! I could write on and on about this wonderful slice of beauty. I’ll save it for the next review when we go back.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

gary b.

7 Mar 2022

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

Tropical Paradise- A Slice of Heaven on Earth

This place has the most amazing views. Great pool all to yourself, comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen, and plenty of space to relax. I loved the two restaurants- Father Roosters and Maracuya- that are just minutes away on the two local beaches. It was also a very quick ride into Coco for all my shopping needs and my boat excursions departed just minutes from the house.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tammy and Al McEwan

Gary and Amanda are both Navy veterans and have lived all over the world. They fell in love with the warm calm waters of the Papagayo Bay and look forward to retiring at Villa Mariposa in a few years. Until then you can enjoy the magic. Amanda is an artist and Expressive Arts Coach and Gary is an Immunologist. They live in Southern California where they also host guests at their mountain home in Idyllwild, CA. They both love nature.

Why they chose this property

Views, Privacy, Views, Original Art on the walls, Views, Views, Privacy. This isn't just an investment property. This is our home away from home, and we hope you will treat it with the same TLC we do. We love Ocotal because it retains in local culture unlike many of the over touristy locations in Costa Rica. There are offerings of international cuisine, easy shopping, and local culture. We are in easy driving distance of Lake Arenal, Monteverde, and the splendid waterfalls of the Rincon volcano. Many of our beaches are black sand and when under certain conditions, you can snorkel directly off the beach. You can also explore the quiet beaches of the north unknown to most tourists.

What makes this property unique

Villa Mariposa feels very private with its expansive view but you can actually be on the beach or at Father Roosters in a matter of minutes. Our kitchen is well stocked and our local property management is ready to serve you or leave you in peace, whichever you prefer.