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FAVORITE HOUSE on the BEACH since 2005, parking, wifi, housekeeper, security

Beachfront holiday home with private pool and kitchen

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costa rica beach rental near Las Tortugas Hotel right in the heart of
Property grounds
Pool
Beach
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Las Baulas National Marine Park
  • Place, Grande Beach
  • Place, Tamarindo Beach
  • Airport, Tamarindo (TNO)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Queen Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

FAVORITE HOUSE on the BEACH since 2005, parking, wifi, housekeeper, security

Welcome to our home, CASA COSTA PALMERA, steps away from the Pacific Ocean on the wonderful sands of Playa Grande, Costa Rica. Nestled in the coconut palm trees, built on the sands of the beach, Casa Costa Palmera (sleeps 13) is a vacation home that will leave you breathless. Travel + Leisure Magazine rated COSTA RICA Destination of the year 2024.
Playa Grande has been rated in the top 30 as one of the best beaches on earth. Casa Costa Palmera just so happens to be exactly 40 paces away from where the picture were taken for the magazine. Swim and surf right outside the house. NO volcanic rock obstructions which limit water activities at other nearby beaches. We are located in
Playa Grande 200 meters north of the Hotel Las Tortugas. OUR HOUSE IS LOCATED ON THE BEACH. Literally, the beach is your backyard.

Costa Palmera has one of the best beachfront views on the entire coast. Whether you are coming to the gorgeous Central American country of Costa Rica for a great adventure or to get away from it all, we can accommodate you. The amazing hand crafted woodwork and the beautiful granite counter tops inside this 4 bedroom beach home will truly make you feel like you are on a vacation for the memories. Our home has a privately built-in swimming pool with swim-up stools and BBQ area. Excellent maid service is included daily. We provide linens and beach/bath towels. Cooking is available at an additional cost. Theo, a private masseuse can be hired and massages performed on the premises. Guard on the property at night.

Unlike many vacation properties, Costa Palmera is open and airy, doused with a contemporary touch in the interior of the home. This 4-bedroom beach house has furnishings in every room, along with air conditioning in all rooms. The kitchen and dining room face out towards the ocean leaving for an alluring view of the Pacific Ocean and magnificent sunsets at dusk. The house is equipped with WIFI, making it possible for one to accomplish their daily tasks at work while basking in the sun and enjoying their tropical get away.

Also known as Las Baulas National Marine Park, Playa Grande is a sanctuary for the leatherback turtles whom every year return to the shoreline to lay their eggs. Because the beachfront is nationally protected, it is one of the cleanest beaches in the country. The shoreline is also relatively flat, making for a great place to take your shoes off and go for an evening walk after dinner. Whether you’re on a honeymoon or a surprise birthday vacation, executive or yoga retreat, Costa Palmera is fully equipped to handle
all groups.

Known for its consistent world-class surf, Playa Grande is a surfer’s paradise. The winds are frequently off shore making for well-shaped waves and great surf. Unlike many prestigious surf breaks, the flat, sand-bottomed beach of Playa Grande makes it possible for surfers of all skill levels to have a great time. Surf lessons are just a phone call away right out in front of the villa.
There are a few boogie boards at the house.

The things to do are left to the imagination to explore, including golfing, horseback riding, rain forest excursions, volcano tours, ATVing, fishing, sailing, and much more.

With Playa Flamingo to the north and the quaint beach town of Tamarindo a few miles to the south, Playa Grande is at the epicenter of Guanacaste. Tamarindo has great nightlife on weekends and is a great place to have a lively evening with friends and family. There are a few family owned restaurants near the house, along with a fully equipped surf shop to rent surf boards and/or purchase apparel and many other items.

Master Bedroom: King Size bed, bathroom with shower
Bedroom 2: Queen Sized bed, bathroom with shower
Bedroom 3: Queen sized bed, bathroom with shower
Bedroom 4: 2 Queen beds, 1 full, 1 twin, bathroom and shower

Included in the rental rate is all fees, wireless Internet, maid service, and nightly security.

The owners take great care making sure Casa Costa Palmera is the best rental house on the beach. Repairs and upgrades occur frequently as the proximity to salt water and air can wear on the house quicker than non-beachfront homes. Please immediately alert staff and management if anything is NOT working properly at the house. We need to know.

Nearly 40% of clientele are returning guests who love the house and some consider
Casa Costa Palmera their second home. We want all our guests to enjoy all Costa Rica
has to offer. Please reach out to Shawna should you need anything during your stay
such as help with airport shuttles, car rentals, stocking the refrigerators prior to arrival,
setting up excursions, etc.


Keywords: beachfront, world-class surf
sandy beach, playa grande, vacation in paradise, exotic get away, small private pool, Baulas national park, leatherback turtles, kid friendly, maid service, single level, A/C, single-level home, cooking available, massages, 4 bedroom rental, 4 bath, beachfront villa, sunset views

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Perfect family vacations,retreats, wedding parties
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Events

No events allowed
Special event party only with prior notification
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or e-cigarettes permitted inside

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
Note from host: Special event party only with prior notification
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Playa Grande

Located in Cabo Velas, this holiday home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Conchal Beach and Tamarindo Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course. Las Baulas National Marine Park and Monkey Park are also worth visiting. 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

  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grande Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ventanas Beach - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 31 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Playa Langosta - 38 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Pico Bistro - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Nari - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Rural - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Agua Salada - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does FAVORITE HOUSE on the BEACH since 2005, parking, wifi, housekeeper, security have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is FAVORITE HOUSE on the BEACH since 2005, parking, wifi, housekeeper, security pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at FAVORITE HOUSE on the BEACH since 2005, parking, wifi, housekeeper, security?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at FAVORITE HOUSE on the BEACH since 2005, parking, wifi, housekeeper, security?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is FAVORITE HOUSE on the BEACH since 2005, parking, wifi, housekeeper, security located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cabo Velas holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Las Baulas National Marine Park and Grande Beach. Ventanas Beach is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time. House was fantastic and on a great beach. Only small downside was there was a public parking lot next door. No issues due to it, just less private than expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place…wonderful vacation.The only bad thing that happened was, we were robbed at the grocery store on the way to our property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Well located

Very accommodating and lovely. The staff was exceptional. We had all we needed for the beach.The kitchen is well stocked. There are plenty of towels.We would return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacy W.

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

Palm Tree Dreams

The house and its location are perfect; walking distance to town with beach outside your backdoor, on a more mild surf break but walking distance to the larger, and just a short and easy trip from the airport or to neighboring cities/towns. The conceirge service and staff are phenomenal, super laid back and friendly, and very, very helpful. This was our seconde stay. Looking forward to the next.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack J.

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

Tropical Paradise

Fully equipped with every imaginable kitchen accessory (except a cocktail shaker!) Wonderfully comfortable beds and pillows, and a truly paradise setting right on the beach. Dirt/sand access road could use a bit of work, but the house is marvelous. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane V., United States

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

Best Vacation Home

Costa Palmeras is a lovely house with fabulous surfing right out front. We absolutely loved the location and the staff was amazing! The house was well equipped, very clean and comfortable, especially the beds. We had the best vacation our family has ever experienced here. We highly recommended this exquisite house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara C., Phoenix, AZ

Amazing place!!

We had an amazing vacation in Playa Grande. I highly recommend the house... the beach is amazing, the people are wonderful. Maria and Orlando took great care of our entire family! We would come back in a heartbeat!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

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

FANTASTIC!!!

Wonderful location all amenities are in excellent shape and the pictures and descriptions do not do justice to how wonderful it is. Location and set up at Casa Costa Palmera is first rate. We will come back and will tell anyone who’s interested to definitely come!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie H., Atlanta, Ga

Perfect location 👍

We had a wonderful vacation here! Shawna was most helpful in any way we needed, from looking for a pack n play for our infant, booking transfers to the airport, etc etc. Maria and Orlando were very kind and welcoming. Maria’s meals were also very yummy! We throughly enjoy this house and would love to book again one day!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paula L.

Minnesota Families

We absolutely loved the house! Perfect set up for the 10 of us. Being able to walk out the back door to surf, boogie board or lay in the sun was fantastic! Maria and Orlando were both fabulous. Maria is an awesome cook and kept up with any sand or spills in the house. We felt so safe knowing that Orlando was watching the grounds day and night. We loved the nearby Ripjack Restaurant as well. We hope to make it back to this property some day soon! The entire booking process was extremely smooth with Shawna being a great help!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W., Norman, Oklahoma

Fantastic Property

What a fantastic place to stay! The facilities were just as advertised and the location is just what we were looking for. We were looking for a somewhat secluded spot that would allow us to relax with just our family but still be close enough to a town to eat and go on excursions. There are other residences nearby and the area is a popular surf spot - but it was never too crowded. The property was clean and very well maintained. The on premise housekeeper was very nice and prepared us two of the best meals we had on the entire trip. Our contact at Senorita Casitas proved to be invaluable as she booked numerous excursions, recommended restaurants, and set up a car rental (we had read about some difficulties in dealing with car rental companies). All of this went very smoothly and allowed us to enjoy our time.

10/10 Excellent

William W.

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

The Very Best of Costa Rica Beach Life

If you have never been to a tropical beach paradise....and you want to, but you're a little concerned how to pull it off, book this property! Besides it being an absolute perfect beach house on an absolutely perfect and remote tropical beach, the staff that manages this property is the secret sauce. Shawna manages the property and lives in the Playa Grande community. She will not only make sure that your accommodations are first class, but she will also help you navigate everything from a massage on your porch while listening to the surf....to surf lessons...to meal preparation for your group...to connecting with scores of guided and unguided adventure excursions throughout Guanacaste. All this comes at an incredibly reasonable cost per night. My wife and I are VRBO hosts at a couple U.S. properties and can attest to the fact that this property is EXTRAORDINARY! Do yourself a favor and book it today! Cheers, Bill & Naomi
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

Pura Vida

We had a wonderful vacation on the beach at this lovely home. Shawna was great to work with coordinating the vacation. 2 families, 4 adults and 5 kids, plenty of room. Right on the beach, able to surf at 6AM and still able to just walk in and have breakfast. We did have Leti cook for us. Traditional Costa Rican food, no worry about planning or cleaning up afterward. Really made it a relaxing vacation. Truly the best location on the beach. Before 10 AM the beach is nearly empty with just some walkers. Easy 30 minute walk to the black sand beach (wear Keen's). Great beach to play on, fly a kite (sort of gusty wind),throw frisbee, play soccer or go for a run. A couple of bikes to borrow. 3 boogie boards to use. We rented surf boards and got lessons from Frijoles Locos and they were awesome. Massage on the beach right in front of the home. Lay in a hammock, take a nap and watch the sunset. We didn't have a vehicle, just took a shuttle from Liberia. We will return and would stay here if available.

10/10 Excellent

Tom & Dana A., Standish, Maine

Pura Vida Paradise

This was our first visit to Playa Grande after vacationing in the Nosara region for the past six years. My husband wanted a house right on the beach and Casa Costa Palmera definitely delivered! After reading the fabulous reviews, I booked two weeks via Shawna Mullen, the property manager. She was fantastic through the whole process, answering any questions promptly, setting up our transportation, arranging massages with Teo, meals with Maria, to greeting us at the house when we arrived. The house is GORGEOUS and kept immaculate thanks to Maria. Everyone had their own spacious bedroom and private bathroom. A huge plus! The beach is a national park, very pristine. Loved taking early morning walks and watching the local fishermen reel in their catch. It is a surfing beach so those with young children will have to be aware of the large waves and powerful surf during certain times of the day. That being said, there were many local families with children who enjoyed the beach daily. We all loved boogie boarding in the surf (boards provided). FUN! The rangers make sure everyone is off the beach around 7 pm because it is a nesting ground for turtles. I'm not sure if this is year round or just the time frame we were there. Wasn't a problem if you are respectful of the rangers and stay on the beach right in front of the property's fence. Security: Orlando and Harold took great care of us during our stay. It was reassuring knowing they were on watch throughout the night with Orlando's two friendly dogs on guard for added security. It was if the dogs knew they were there to look over us. *The Costa Rican people are some of the warmest and kindest people we have ever met. However, like anywhere in the world, there can always be "bad apples'. We always feel safe in Costa Rica but this was an added bonus having security as part of the package. The area is quiet, residential and safe. Favorite restaurants in walking distance: Hotel Las Tortugas-loved Irene the waitress, the sashimi, black bean soup and mojitos! Rip Jack's Inn, Kike's Place (great local food!) & El Huerto for pizza. Frijole's Locos Surf shop delivered our surf boards and corn hole game. Ask for Omar. Get a massage by Teo! We all agreed BEST EVER! Maria: The sweetest! Just wonderful! The meals she prepared were OUTSTANDING. Top notch housekeeper as well. We were sure to show our appreciation ($$) for all staff at the end of our stay. Made new friendships and sweet memories. Thank you
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen L.

25th Wedding Anniversary in Paradise

Don't know that I can find the words to describe how special Casa Palmera and Costa Rica are. It's almost like being in the movie lost or Jurassic Park because its truly majestic. We flew to Liberia airport and Shawna arranged for a transport to the house. Transport was a nice air conditioned van and was $85 dollars and we gave a $30 tip. The driver stopped at a store so we could pick up a few things. We opted to pay to have Maria cook breakfast lunch and dinner so she did all the food shopping and we just paid for the food and her preparation fee. Her food was amazing and we were very happy we did that. We loved Maria, she is very kind and was very accommodating. She prepared all of our meals, did the dishes, laundry, made our beds and kept the house neat and tidy. She speaks Spanish so we used our google translator and had no trouble at all communicating with her. We had 3 couples and each couple tipped Maria at the end of the week. We arranged our entire trip thru Shawna and she was very patient and responsive. We emailed more questions than the average traveler would and she was very professional and informative. She speaks both Spanish and English and this helped us when we wanted to make reservations or book excursions and the person on the other line only spoke Spanish. Shawna took care of this for us. The house is set up perfectly with each of the 4 bedrooms having their own bathroom. They also provide beach towels, hair dryers and purified water. You are literally 5-10 steps to the beach. The beach is enormous, with beautiful rock formations, tide pools, shells and a black sand beach a short walk away. The water is warm in the ocean and we had the beach practically to ourselves. There may have been 15 people on the entire beach during the weekday and that included the 6 of us. The sunsets were unreal!!! There is a woman who sets up a tent daily on the beach to provide massages. It was $45 1/2 hr and $60 hr deep tissue. She was very good! Our pool was private and great at night after the hot sun. Hotel Tortugas was a short walk down the street and had good food and amazing mango Margarettas. We went there for happy hour and appetizers and liked it a lot. We rented a car and were happy we did that. Driving on Costa Rica was fine. Recommend paying for insurance coverage Though to be safe. Went to Buena Vista Lodge for mud bath, hot springs, & zip lining and loved it. Don't hesitate booking this property, it's fantastic!!!

10/10 Excellent

Thuan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a beautiful house with a fantastic oceanfront view and access. Tatiana took great care of the place, and we also enjoyed her cooking.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

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

Family holiday

Wonderful welcoming and comfortable home . It was a great treat having the beach steps away from the house. And we appreciated the friendly kind staff. A most positively memorable family holiday for all of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonja H.

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

Exceeded expectations

The house was perfect for our group. We loved that we could walk out the door and be on the beautiful beach. Tatiana, Teu, Johnny, and Marco took wonderful care of us. The dinner Tatiana cooked for us and the massages were two of our favorite memories from the trip. I would be thrilled to stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Fabulous location

Beachfront was the selling point and it delivered. We enjoyed the house, pool, and walkout beach access. Everyone way attentive and helpful. Thanks to all
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

john s.

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

great stay on the beach

shawna is available and quickly helpful. house is right on the beach. house is older, but comfortable with good a/c. we didn't use the small pool. consistent waves were good for boogie boarding, but a bit strong for novice surfing. house is next door to the public parking lot, so dozens of families with barbecues out front every day (it was holiday time), most of the playa grande beach is almost empty, so we were surprised, but eventually got used to the company. friendly staff watching the house 24/7. cook made great breakfasts. restaurants nearby were so-so. no turtles on the beach any more. activities: i don't recommend the evening turtle tour as it involved a much harder, longer trek than was described plus 50 tourists gawking at 2 poor mama turtles trying to bury their eggs. on the other hand, highly recommend autogyro tamarindo - it's fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Great Time

We all had a great time - great location and the help with planning was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

great place 10 rating

Everything was as post plus. Ground personal was there early to set up chairs on the beach and more. Maid was great. Had a minor problem but was taken care of. I give it 11 out of 10. will be coming back with all the family in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

YASMIN A.

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

Amazing location

Absolutely loved the location. Quiet and peaceful. Spacious house with everything you need to relax with family. Very easy to check in. Tatiana and Teo were excellent as cook and masseuse. Will definitely come back
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Beach house.

This was my second year vacationing at this property. The house is great. Right on the beach. Steps from the sand. I love the location. Watching sunsets every night. Laying in hammocks every day. The only downside is the public parking next door and not much privacy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn G.

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

Such a great trip!

My husband, young adult grandkids, and their significant others stayed for a week. The house was perfect. Clean. On the beach. It was nice to have the pool also. Tatiana is a wonderful housekeeper and cook. She cooked for us 3 evenings. Spectacular. Most of the time we stayed home and played in the water. I would do it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Christine Allen

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Traveled to Costa Rica in June 2003. I was impressed by the many different adventures in various diverse regions of the country. I decided to purchase in Playa Grande because I find this to be one of the most peaceful and beautiful spots in the world.

Why they chose this property

This property offers a comfortable, relaxing, private home, beachfront location. I love all the natural wood in the house, the sounds of native birds and the smell and sound of the salty ocean. All beaches in Costa Rica are public. Playa Grande offers a serene vacation environment off the tourist beach scene. We are one of only a few dozen homes located beachfront within the national park. I've had the opportunity to see turtles during turtles season which is pretty special.

What makes this property unique

Private gates, indigenous woods used throughout the home, pool. Shawna, our property manager will take care of our clients needs from airport pickups to and from the house, car rental, stocking the refrigerator with food and beverages before arrival, scheduling excursions, restaurant reservations, massages as well as surf lessons in front of the house and more. Contact Shawna for any needs or concerns and she will promptly respond. Memorable vacation experiences at the house has led many of our clients to return yearly knowing the staff, home and relaxation will be waiting for them.
Perfect for family reunions, girls and guys getaways, honeymoon, wedding, executive retreats, surfing vacations, etc. All ages will enjoy.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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