Beautiful Ocean front Villa with outstanding sunsets! Cook Service included!!

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An infinity pool with red lounge chairs and a thatched roof structure.
A courtyard with palm trees, a patterned walkway, and yellow walls.
A courtyard with a staircase leading to a building entrance, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.
An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, a bowl of fruit, and a view of the sea and mountains.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden chest, and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Playa Prieta

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Guanacaste Province, Guanacaste Province
  • Place, Playa Prieta
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Potrero Bay
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Penca Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪99 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

6 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 8

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Tempate

Located by the ocean, this villa is in Potrero, a neighbourhood in Tempate. While the natural beauty of Playa Potrero and Flamingo Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Reserva Conchal Golf Course. Diamante Eco Adventure Park and Monkey Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby.
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Guanacaste Province, Guanacaste Province

What's nearby

  • Playa Prieta - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Potrero Bay - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Penca Beach - 8 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Playa Potrero - 10 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 19 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Monkey's Bar Restaurante - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Capuchino - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Surf Box - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante ItaLiano - ‬30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Ocean front Villa with outstanding sunsets! Cook Service included!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beautiful Ocean front Villa with outstanding sunsets! Cook Service included!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Beautiful Ocean front Villa with outstanding sunsets! Cook Service included!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Ocean front Villa with outstanding sunsets! Cook Service included!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Ocean front Villa with outstanding sunsets! Cook Service included!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Ocean front Villa with outstanding sunsets! Cook Service included!! located?

Located in Potrero, this villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Potrero Bay and Penca Beach. Playa Prieta and Playa Potrero are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful Vacation

The house is older but has a lot of beautiful character. Vicky and Bismarck and Carla made our vacation wonderful!
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb 2025
Thanks Andrea for your reply. Just to let you know, this year we are renovating many areas and furniture of the house, so hopefully won't look older anymore and you can still enjoy the beautiful views and wonderful service!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and expansive classic villa with unique character. Incredible ocean views, especially at sunset from the balcony and infinity pool. Wonderful cook service, versatile menu that was deliciously executed by a flexible team that never disappointed. Great location with a variety of beaches, restaurants and shops nearby. Professional and timely communication with our VRBO host who was accommodating and helpful. We had 6 adults, 4 kids and a baby in our group and the property and local area was perfect for us. Our stay could not have been better, highly recommended.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your beautiful words! It truly means a lot to us. We’re so happy the villa, views, and our team helped make your stay special for everyone in your group. You were wonderful guests and we’d love to welcome you back anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It’s everything you hoped for and more

Enjoyed our time at The Balcony. The views, pool,and air conditioning were excellent. We loved waking up to Vicky and Bismarck making breakfast and always looked forward to a delicious dinner in the evenings. The property has several different sitting and gathering spaces.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2025
Thanks Susan! We are glad that you, Michele and your couples enjoyed the time at The Balcony! We would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

We absolutely loved our week at The Balcony! Carla was the absolute best and made our trip extra special, by taking care of all of our details with a warm and friendly attitude. And the view!!! Absolutely beautiful!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2023
I am glad that you enjoyed your vacation at The Balcony Villa!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a Blast!

From our Host Carla to the Staff Bismark and Vicky we were spoiled! They met every request and the owners reached out several times to make sure we were enjoying ourselves and we needed anything. I hate to post this because we are coming back and don't want to share this location!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar 2023
Dave, it was a pleasure to host you and your wife. We are looking forward to have you as guests again! I am glad that you had a blast in our house!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views and delicious cooking service

We enjoyed a group trip with four families totaling 16 people. The views are amazing from the sun deck and every room in the house. The cook service was some of the most amazing food we had while we were in Costa Rica. I would recommend this property for anyone considering making the trip. One downfall is the steep drive to get to the house, so ensure you have the right transportation getting up to the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an outstanding stay at Silvia's home! We are an extended family of 13, with grandparents, adult children and grandchildren, and we throughly enjoyed the size, cleanthliness and ammenities of her family's large home on the hill just outside of Potrero.The infinity pool provided hours of enjoyment, the huge outdoor dining table enabled fantastic family meals prepared by on site cooks Vicky & Bismark and the downstairs game room allowed for the continued fun when others went to bed.Silvia was very responsive and helped us to make arrangements with local tour operators, shopping and quick answers to questions that came up during the time. The location was perfect with short rides down into Potrero, Playa Flamingo and Brasalito. In particular we enjoyed the closest beach (Playa Prieta) which featured a white sand beach, clear water and abundant ocean life to observe while snorkeling.If you have a large family you will be delighted with a stay at this home!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was truly a pleasure hosting your beautiful family. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the house, the pool, the family meals, and the nearby beaches. Your kind words about Vicky, Bismark, and our hospitality mean a lot to us. Thank you for choosing our home for your family gathering. You were fantastic guests, and we would love to welcome you back anytime! Warm regards, Silvia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent experience and stay

The property is amazing, we spent nearly all of our time outside, the outdoor dining area, the pool, the pool area, it has to be one of the most magnificent spots in all of Guanacaste to watch a sunset. The staff were friendly and kind. The property manager, Carla, was outstanding, professional, attentive, thoughtful and available at a minutes notice to help. The nearby beaches are beautiful (Plenca, Prieta, Flamingo). We loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2023
I am glad that you had an excellent vacation at the Balcony! Thank you and hope to host you again sometime soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little piece of paradise

Sylvia was so gracious to open her home to us at the last minute when there was a mix-up with our original booking at a different location. Her home is beautiful, and the view is spectacular. Vicki and Bismark, who looked after us and cooked all week, were top-notch. If you are looking for a place to stay, you won't go wrong.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb 2024
Thank you Carol for your review. It was a real pleasure to host you and your group and to be able to helped you and had everything ready for your last minute rental. I hope that you can come back in a near future and I will be more than happy to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome views and an amazing house

Carla and Vicki are the most gracious and accommodating hosts. Beautiful views, great location, close to local beaches and restaurants. Our group went scuba,snorkeling, beach walks, massages on the beach, zip lining and the local brew pub Potrero brewing, Hemingway’s and Las Brisas should be on your list of businesses we loved visiting. Great food and awesome employees. The pictures of the house are exactly what you get, beautiful views from all rooms and cannot wait to came back.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2022
Thank you very much Nick! I am glad that you enjoyed your time at our house and hope to have you again soon at The Balcony Villa!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

40th birthday celebration with 17 guest

What a wonderful experience I had staying here with friends and family. The host Sylvia was so amazing and answered all of my questions leading up toy stay. She also provided excursion options and a cook was also available which was the best perk. The cook Vicky food was very delicious. The house was so beautiful and my guest loved just staying in rather than driving around. Highly recommended 10/10
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2025
Thank you very much Shivhon! It was a pleasure hosting you and your group! I am glad that you enjoyed your birthday celebration!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

The home was perfect for our stay. Pool was great. Comfortable beds. Lots of room for our group. Vicki and Bismarck took great care of us. The meals they prepared were delicious! The house is well outfitted and had everything we needed. The driveway is a bit of a challenge, very steep. If renting a vehicle you will need an SUV not a car. However the benefit of being high up a hill was the amazing view.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2024
Thank you Lori! It was great to host you. We are already working with our neighbors to fix the driveway. Would love to host you again in a future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family vacation

This property was perfect for our family of 11. The house and its recent remodel is incredible. The views simply cannot be captured in pictures. Sylvia was very helpful in arranging transport, golf, spa, and boating activities. Vicky and Bismarck were so accommodating and the meals were very good. The space was great for our adult family and everyone slept well. Only critiques would be updating some of the furniture upholstery and providing more acrylic glasses for poolside use. We would absolutely come back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2025
Thank you for you feed back Christopher. We were very glad to host you and your family this past week. We will be looking forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Amazing Views - Loved the experience!

We had a week-long stay at Balcony Villa during the Christmas week. Beautiful vacation home, spacious, comfortable and nicely furnished with everything you need for a great vacation. The home has great outdoor setup with an infinity pool and dining space. It has one of the best views we've ever had in any of our prior travels around the world! The host Silvia and along with the staff (Bismark and Vicky) did a wonderful job taking care of our daily needs - from arranging the local trips to grocery shopping and arranging a great dining experience. The only challenge we faced was around transportation - the location of the house (on top of a steep climb, which provided the great views) meant its a bit of challenge if you don't have a car for local transportation. Our tour vans couldn't get up there and we had to walk up/down a few times. That said, the view of the bay in the mornings and the evening sunset views are simply outstanding!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2024
Thank you Prasanth for your comments. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay and that despite the inconvenience with the road (that happened just before your arrival and could not be fixed because of the holidays) you had a pleasant time. The community is already working to fix the access so all type of vehicles can go up. It was a pleasure to host you and your family members!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Gorgeous views, great staff, nice property

Communication with Carla was easy, she was full of information, had everything taken care of and she is very nice. Bismarck and Vicki were the absolute best hands down. They made the best food, accommodated all our craziness and just went with it all. The house was very spacious with amazing views. It needs quite a bit of work done. The pool was green for 3 days of our trip but Bismarck worked hard on fixing that and finally got it clear for the last 2 days. The pictures are deceiving and the beach is not something you can just walk out and hang out. We had to drive there and back every time. that was disappointing. For what we paid I guess I just expected a bit more. Overall it served it's purpose and we had a lovely Thanksgiving Holiday there with our entire family.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec 2022
Thank you very much Stayce for your comments! We are working hard, so the problem with the pool never happens again. This year was specially rainy in Guanacaste and it has been difficult to maintain the acidity in the pool in a correct way. But we are always learning and trying to improve our service with your comments. Part of the beauty of our house, are the views as we describe it, but you can get the views because the house is on a hill. This makes getting in to the beach not as easier as if you are beach front, but in the other side, you have more privacy. La Penca is one of the top 10 ranked beaches in CR and we are 5 minutes driving and Flamingo and other beaches are 10 min away, but yes, our recommendation is to rent a car. Kind regards. Silvia
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful View

The views from The Balcony are outstanding. The property feels very private. The spaces for a family are well done - a large dining room (perfectly fit our family of 15), lots of space to lounge around the infinity pool, teak lounge chairs, an umbrella table, and plenty of patio space. In addition, the outdoor dining under the roof was beautiful and comfortable. We played a lot of games on those large tables. We had fun playing foosball and pool in the game room. The monkey families visited us each morning with their babies in tow. The Costa Rican birds visit as well. We also saw a lemur, local squirrels, and a raccoon that made the kids laugh. We saw all of that from our vantage point at the house pool. The property is only a few minutes from several different beaches - all with something different to offer. The concierge - Carla - was extraordinarily helpful. She went out of her way to help stock groceries, organize tours, and provide transportation when needed. Everyone in our family had a vacation to remember.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec 2023
Thanks Andrea. I am glad that you enjoyed your vacation!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful experience! I would definitely recommend renting a golf cart. Certain vehicles can’t get up the steep driveway and drivers cost an arm and a leg. It is also hard to coordinate drivers at times.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2026
Thank you Ashley for your kind feedback. We are very happy to hear that you had a wonderful experience at the house. We completely understand your comment regarding transportation and the driveway. This is precisely why, in our pre-arrival information, we recommend guests to either rent an appropriate vehicle or coordinate transportation in advance through us. As we mention to our guests: “Because of the location and access to the house, we strongly recommend renting a suitable vehicle or arranging transportation ahead of time with our team, so we can help coordinate reliable drivers and make your arrival and stay as smooth as possible.” We truly appreciate your recommendation about the golf cart as well, and we will keep emphasizing this information to future guests so they can plan accordingly and enjoy their stay without transportation issues. Thank you again for staying with us, and we hope to welcome you back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gran experiencia

Excelente ubicación. Magníficas vistas. Ambientes amplios y cómodos. Variedad de ambientes para diversas actividades. Extraordinaria área de piscina. Excelente servicio del personal a cargo.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
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