NEW - 4 bed, 4.5 bath home w/ private beach access, volleyball court, & pool

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A modern living space with a large sofa, a dining area with bar stools, and a kitchen with a stainless steel range hood.
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a seating area with a sofa and ottomans.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, wooden coffee table, and woven poufs.
A spacious living area with a large sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bean bag chair. There are large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
An aerial view of a pool area with a stone deck, surrounded by lush greenery.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space 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.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast for a fee
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Guanacaste Province, Guanacaste Province
  • Place, Grande Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Casino Diria
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Place, Tamarindo Beach
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Bedroom #3

1 King Bed

Bedroom #4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 4 (Bedroom #4)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom #1 (Bedroom #1)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom #2 (Bedroom #2)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom #5 (Pool/Outdoor)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom # (Bedroom #3)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Playa Grande

Palm Beach Estates, a neighbourhood in Cabo Velas, is home to this holiday home. Reserva Conchal Golf Course and Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tamarindo Beach and Conchal Beach. Las Baulas National Marine Park and Monkey Park are also worth visiting.
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Guanacaste Province, Guanacaste Province

What's nearby

  • Grande Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Conchal Beach - 36 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Casino Diria - 48 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 52 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 54 min drive - 25.0 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Sol Bakery - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪El Pelícano - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Tamaonda - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does NEW - 4 bed, 4.5 bath home w/ private beach access, volleyball court, & pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at NEW - 4 bed, 4.5 bath home w/ private beach access, volleyball court, & pool?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at NEW - 4 bed, 4.5 bath home w/ private beach access, volleyball court, & pool on 13 Nov 2026 start from AU$7,576, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is NEW - 4 bed, 4.5 bath home w/ private beach access, volleyball court, & pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at NEW - 4 bed, 4.5 bath home w/ private beach access, volleyball court, & pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at NEW - 4 bed, 4.5 bath home w/ private beach access, volleyball court, & pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW - 4 bed, 4.5 bath home w/ private beach access, volleyball court, & pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is NEW - 4 bed, 4.5 bath home w/ private beach access, volleyball court, & pool located?

Located in Palm Beach Estates, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Grande Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Las Baulas National Marine Park and Ventanas Beach. Tamarindo Church and Playa Zapotillal are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and property were great. The host was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! My apologies for this delayed response!! I am so happy to read that you and your friends and family enjoyed the house and entire property. It was a pleasure hosting you all, and I truly hope to welcome you back to Casa Buena Vida again in the future! Pura Vida!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Trip to Playa Grande

Can't say enough good things about this property and the host, Dawn. It's everything you need for a trip to playa grande. The listing says its 2 minutes to the beach - however it is more like 20 seconds. Great pool for the kids, easy walk to the beach, plenty of restaurants around you to eat - walking distance. We had Dawn stock the house with groceries before we arrived. She was able to schedule all of our excursions and activities as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2025
Thank you so much Guy!! I am so grateful for your feedback and even more so to hear that everyone enjoyed their time at the house! It was a true pleasure to host you and your family and I look forward to seeing everyone soon! Thank you again and pura vida!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an incredible stay at this property! The location was a 10/10 as far as access to the beach, the break, and feeling safe within Palm Beach Estates. The house is gorgeous and new. We visited during spring which was HOT so having the pool was a huge bonus. The house manager was extremely helpful. She helped us set up everything and was so easy to communicate with. She made our trip so special including special gifts for our son who we were celebrating. Our house was cleaned every day by the cleaner including laundry! One highlight was the personal chef who the house manager coordinated for us. The meal was incredible and they were so sweet. If I had to critique one thing about the house it would be the size of the bathroom in the master upstairs—all the other bedrooms/bathrooms are large. But that was the only thing. We would absolutely choose this property again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2026
Thank you so much for this incredibly thoughtful (and detailed) review, and I apologize for my delayed response! It truly means so much to hear how much you and your family enjoyed your stay at Casa Buena Vida. I am so happy that the birthday celebration felt special, it was so much fun being a part of the day! Equally as joyed to know that you enjoyed the chef experience, housekeeping, and everything the home and Playa Grande have to offer. It was truly a pleasure hosting your families, and I would absolutely love to welcome you back again in the future! Pura Vida!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AMAZING :)

We had the best time at Casa Buena Vida! The home and property was absolutely fabulous & immaculate. Dawn and Ruth were beyond fabulous from start to finish and made every aspect of our vacation seamless and extra special. Got to surf out back, ride bikes, explore the area, do yoga, cook, eat great local food, massages in the backyard, just overall a great vacation and immaculate property!!!! The home is so well decorated & stocked and the yard is next level, beautiful gardens, fabulous pool, truly so peaceful and exactly what we came for. We will be back!!! Thank you guys for such a beautiful vacation and home.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2025
Thank you Danielle!! This is such great feedback and I'm so happy that you enjoyed your time in Playa Grande and Casa Buena Vida! Truly can't wait to see you again and host you and Jeff at the house! Pura Vida!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just got back from another fabulous stay in Costa Rica. While we stay in Palm Beach Estates every April, this was our first stay at Casa Buena Vida. I reached out as soon as I noticed Dawn was the Host—we have worked with her at another property before, and she is AMAZING!The house is exactly as listed! We were a party of 9 and were very comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed time on the back porch, where we viewed monkeys daily. When not at the beach, we made use of the pool, volleyball court, and gardens. It was wonderful! Having your own private beach path is such a nice perk—especially with teens who want to run back and forth!The entire process from rental to check out was seamless. Dawn is so responsive and ensures you have everything you need before and during your stay. She arranged excursions for us, had groceries waiting on arrival, secured a beach tent for us, coordinated airport transportation, and secured our nightly dinner reservation for us. We had one issue with a shower drain and Dawn had it taken care of pronto. I can’t say enough good things about her!We are already looking to book our return to Casa Buena Vida for 2027!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for leaving these comments, it made my whole day to read, truly!! As you know, I was so excited to receive your booking this year and learn that I would be able to host you and your family again. You all make it so easy to do what I love. The monkeys help too! :) You and your family are always welcome at Casa Buena Vida and I'm already smiling knowing that I will be able to host again in 2027. Sending a big hug to everyone and thank you again for your trust and kindness. Nos vemos pronto and pura vida! -Dawn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A experience in Playa Grande

Our trip to Casa Buena Vida could not have been better!The property manager, Dawn, and her entire team were amazing from start to finish. They were incredibly helpful, available, and accommodating leading up to the trip, they were warm and hospitable during our entire 9-day stay, and they were excellent in the entire check-out and follow-up process. Dawn arrange for an in house chef to come and make us two amazing dinners, a great masseuse, as well as daily cleaning service by a friendly and capable staff. The house was beautiful, very quiet and private, and just a few steps down to the beach and surf. The outdoor pool and shower were great luxuries, although we never quite got organized enough to use the private volleyball court.I would highly recommend Casa Buena Vida for anyone looking for an exceptional experience in Playa Grande. The house is beautiful, and Dawn and her team are exceptional.The only drawback to the entire experience was attempting to pay through the VRBO app, which was quite challenging and frustrating. But, Dawn more than made up for this hassle, and the entire trip was A.Thanks Dawn, and team, and look forward to seeing you all again next year. Pura Vida!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2025
A delayed SUPER THANK YOU Ray! This is such incredible feedback and I am so grateful to you for sharing! It was a true pleasure to host you at the house and looking forward to seeing you in 2026!! Pura Vida!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful home on beautiful Playa Grande. Dawn, our host, was there to welcome us. She arranged for an amazing dinner that was cooked for us upon our arrival. Our place was cleaned every day and our laundry was done at our request. The pool and the volleyball court were well maintained and we used them a lot. Whenever we had a question, Dawn was there to help us. There are two excellent restaurants within walking distance and we had monkeys in the trees. It was a perfect family vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2026
Thank you Kristy! Such wonderful comments to read! And thank you for mentioning all of the team! It was such a pleasure to have you and your family at Casa Buena Vida. And truly hope that we can host you again if your travels bring you back to Playa Grande. Pura Vida!!
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