Spectacular Sunsets, Ridge Top Ocean View, Romantic Tropical Cottage

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A house with a stone facade, a thatched roof entrance, and a garden with various plants and a stone pathway leading to the door.
A window with a metal grid, through which a sunset is visible.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a gas stove, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
An outdoor patio with stone flooring, a barbecue grill, and a table with chairs. There are potted plants and a mural on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Penca Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Playa Potrero, Guanacaste
  • Place, Penca Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Prieta
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Potrero
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪94 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Tempate

Located near the beach, this cottage 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and ecotours.
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Playa Potrero, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Potrero Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Penca Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Playa Prieta - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Playa Potrero - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 14 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf Box - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Amigos Tacos y Beer - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hemingway's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Tipica - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪5 O'Clock Somewhere Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Sunsets, Ridge Top Ocean View, Romantic Tropical Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spectacular Sunsets, Ridge Top Ocean View, Romantic Tropical Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Sunsets, Ridge Top Ocean View, Romantic Tropical Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Sunsets, Ridge Top Ocean View, Romantic Tropical Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Sunsets, Ridge Top Ocean View, Romantic Tropical Cottage located?

Located in Potrero, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Potrero Bay and Playa Potrero. Penca Beach and Playa Prieta are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the little Casa, it had everything our family needed. It was close to town and the beaches nearby are so beautiful. The pictures of the view don’t even do it justice- it is breathtaking. Our host was kind and very accommodating. I do recommend a rental car to be able to get supplies and explore the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming, private place with breathtaking view of the ocean and coastline.

Mesmerizing view, fully equipped kitchen, comfortable bed, friendly staff, good movie cd library. Great location; out of the way but town and perfect local beach within 15 minute walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The house was clean and cozy , and the view was great! However…. Our first time in Costa Rica and when they say dry season, it was way beyond my expectations. The property was very difficult to find but once located, everything was fine. I would stay there again but maybe when things were a bit greener 😅 The caretaker was very kind but a bit busy at times. Very thankful for the Wi-Fi and the a/c upstairs!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

I can't believe I found this place or maybe it found me:)

I loved my stay here - so much, that I am already booked for next winter. Everything from the caretaker to the location was superb. I can't say enough:) Thank you for a wonderful time in Costa Rica.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little villa on the hill

Cute little Villa on top of the bluff with amazing views of the pacific. The little town at the bottom has everything you need and thankfully not crowded. A white sand beach is a 2 to 3 minute drive from the villa and we had all to ourselves. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication
Everything is good and the view is truly spectacular but my main complaint is no AC on the first floor when it was 30c/86f. How can you sleep comfortably at that temperature? If it was a couple then it would be fine because upstairs sleep for 2 has AC. Put an AC downstairs then it would be great. I would not recommend it if it was more than 2 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the villa was perfect! It was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. The village of Potrero is a 15 min walk where we picked up groceries and stuff. People were friendly and we always felt safe. The beaches are walking distance and beautiful. We saw monkeys on the path one day!Back to the villa. Josefa next door was wonderful and helpful. We spent early mornings sipping coffee and then sunsets in the gazebo overlooking the ocean. It was magical. Lots of birds, including a woodpecker could be seen daily as well as a couple iguanas and geckos. Other than the sounds of nature and waves, it was very quiet. To say we had an amazing time is an understatement. We hope to be able to get back and stay here again. Thank you for letting us share your piece of paradise.
on the path between playa penca and pietra
view from the gazebo
driveway looking west
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location

Poor instructions and communication with the host

If we were to follow the "manual" sent by the host we would never get to the place. However, the two employees (Josepha and Richard) were amazing. They helped us in all possible ways. Excellent people!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec 2025
Sorry you had to deal with that confusion on finding the place . Latin America is not into naming streets , putting up signs and assigning house numbers . I will review my instructions and improve , One new thing is the first 200 meters of the road where the turn off is , is now paved . There was signs for Pacific Heights road but they disappeared when the roads were worked on . Thanks
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view! Very cozy.

We loved this house. It has a gorgeous view. We had access to a washer. There is a clothes line outside to dry the clothes. The clothes dried quickly as long as it didn’t rain. The air conditioning worked great upstairs. Like most Costa Rica rentals the air conditioning is just in the bedroom. Playa Conchal is our favorite beach. Not enough room to sleep 3 people comfortably, but perfect for a couple.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing villa, great value

My husband and I had a fantastic week at this mini villa! It's private and quiet, but also just off the main road into the incredible little town of Potrero. It's a small space but perfect for a couple; you could manage with two kids as well. It's an older and quaint property, very cute and simple, has a full kitchen so you can make breakfast or snacks and coffee, etc. Bathroom was clean and shower water felt nice. I enjoyed eating breakfast in the kitchenette looking out onto the ocean. The real value in this property is the view! Incredible sunset views out into the Pacific. Property next door is 13 acres listed for $5.2 million - believe me, you'll be getting the same million-dollar-view at this place and it's more than worth it. Both private and convenient. Owner was happy to tell us the best little spots for beaches and his favorite places to eat in town, good communication over WhatsApp. 10 minutes away from 49km of singletrack trails to explore on foot or bike, dozens of beaches with different colored sand to choose from, beachside yoga. We had no issues. Know that the internet is slow, but it was slow everywhere we were; and also that adorable house geckos will run around and chirp at you like little birds. Some people complain about the short driveway, and it's a slight challenge but our tiny rental car navigated it just fine. Would stay here again and again, we will be recommending this place to our family and friends!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
IT’S CHEAP and you get what you pay for. The view of the ocean sunset was great, but the other 23 hours a day? The grass/yard is dead because it’s so HOT, so you don’t want to be out in the yard. As to house amenities, there’s: 1) a washer but no dryer just a clothes line; 2) bed sheets, but NO blanket; 3) A/C in upstairs bedroom ONLY; 4) a hot shower that sprays you in the face no matter how you twist it (but I did use it to wash the many ants down the drain); 5) geckos climbing the walls IN the house (chasing the ants?); 6) Wi-Fi (as evidenced by Netflix since password from house manual didn’t work for us); 7) a “couch” i.e. a foam futon with no frame, so if 2 people sit, they’ll slide off (but it’s too hot downstairs to watch TV anyway). Just unpleasant: walls are dirty or raw drywall, with tacky notes written right on the walls, outlets, front door, etc. I got depressed staying in a slum house and left early. I would NOT call this a vacation home; in fact, I found it depressing and left early. While it’s livable (and maybe this is how ticos live) I couldn’t wait to get out of there. It’s also tough to find as VRBO map takes you to a coffee shop 1/4 mile away. A careful reading of house manual eventually solved the puzzle after no response from owner as to help on location. It’s up a rough dirt road (only feet away from house, so noisy/dusty), tires slip on steep driveway, and undercarriage will scrape. But it’s a place to lay your head, with a nice view of the ocean.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great view and private Villa

My wife and I took our 6 year old son and our 2 girls 16 and 19 and we had a wonderful stay. The place is very private and has a wonderful view, and good internet. The kitchen was well equipped and had everything we needed. The girls loved the airconditioner in the upstairs bedroom. The table in the kitchen dropped into a bed, like a RV, and was very comfortable. The unpaved road could intimidate some drivers but our VW Nivus had no problem climbing the hill. We will stay again when we have the opportunity.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful views

Great location overlooking the ocean, sunset was spectacular. Nice comfortable patio. Driveway could use some work, had to enter on an angle. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Dusty

wifi was excellent. Refrigerator good. Bed comfortable. Bathrooms adequate. Unfortunately, until the owner takes care of the dust from the dirt road, immediately adjacent, like oiling it, I cannot recommend any long stays. The house was clean when I arrived, then immediately the dust started pouring in.
Stayed 41 nights in Nov 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great little get away

This was a wonderful little place to get away from the stresses of everyday life. My family and I spent 2 weeks here in February and loved every minute of it. We were a short walk from an almost private beach, with amazing waves and great swimming and the view from the back yards was breathtaking. The place it’s self was very clean and comfortable, with reliable hot water and internet. It felt like you were all alone in paradise with all the creature comforts one could want with just a short walk into town if you needed something. The only problem I have with writing a good review is that other people will want to stay there and the property will be booked the next time I go.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2026
Not sure if you did a review but if not please do , thank you for a positive review
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