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Experience the jungle of Costa Rica!! Direct oceanfront property for 8 guests.

A pool area with lounge chairs and an umbrella, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a wardrobe, and a window with a view of palm trees.

A two-story house with a tiled roof, a balcony, and a front entrance.

A spacious living room with a white sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a ceiling fan.

A spacious living room with a dark wooden dining table, white upholstered chairs, a white sofa, and a painting on the wall.

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Highlights

Family fun awaits
Top-rated for families.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Close to Palo Seco Beach

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

On beach
Private pool
Spa pool on site
Garage parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen

Explore the area

Puntarenas, Puntarenas Province

Place, Palo Seco Beach
‪1 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Second bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Studio

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Third bedroom

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest toilet

Toilet

Master bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Second bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Third bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Experience the jungle of Costa Rica!! Direct oceanfront property for 8 guests.

The vacation rental name " Villa Mar a Lago" is because our property has direct ocean access in front and direct lake access on the back side, it is located in the central Pacific region of Costa Rica in a large sandy beach. Beautiful and wild beach with hundreds of coconuts trees along the 14 km sand beach. On its back a spectacular mangrove recognized for its great variety of birds and wildlife.
This "Mediterranean" style house totals 2.830 square feet of living area with a total of 4 bedrooms.
Some of the many amenities includes direct beach front access direct lake front, wonderful views, big swimming pool, green area, gardens
The house features: 1 Master bedroom with flat screen tv 42, 1 king size bed, jacuzzi, double sink, shower, closet, terrace.
Second bedroom: flat screen tv. 32 , 1 king size bed, shower, closet.
Third bedroom: 1 twin size bunk bed, small jaccuzi/ shower and balcony.
Studio: Space for 2 guests, one king size bed and full equipped kitchen
Kitchen: full equipped kitchen, poggen polh furniture, microwave, dish washer, refrigerator with ice maker.
Living room: big living area, guest toilet.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before noon

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 453 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Se requiere depósito $100 por cada mascota

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Se permite el fumado únicamente fuera de la casa

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

You do not need to do nothing. Lucy is there to take Care of everything. Just enjoy your tríp back home or continúe your advendtures!!😁

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 3101317635

Property # 4720887

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

Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 2

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Puntarenas, Puntarenas Province

What's nearby

Palo Seco Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

Quepos (XQP) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

‪Restaurante Típico Rafailita - ‬24 min drive
‪La Cañada - ‬21 min drive
‪Bar Y Restaurante Club Pocares - ‬29 min drive
‪Bar & Rest. El Puente - ‬20 min drive
‪Soda El Tucan - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Experience the jungle of Costa Rica!! Direct oceanfront property for 8 guests. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Experience the jungle of Costa Rica!! Direct oceanfront property for 8 guests. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Experience the jungle of Costa Rica!! Direct oceanfront property for 8 guests.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Experience the jungle of Costa Rica!! Direct oceanfront property for 8 guests.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience the jungle of Costa Rica!! Direct oceanfront property for 8 guests.?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Experience the jungle of Costa Rica!! Direct oceanfront property for 8 guests. located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Palo Seco Beach and within 20 miles (32 km) of Bejuco Beach and Playa Esterillos Este. Rainmaker and Los Campesinos Reserve are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel R.

15 July 2026

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

From start to finish the entire process was extremely smooth! Lucy and Louis are amazing and really make the property and experience there shine! If you are looking or considering other properties don’t, just book it and you will thank me later.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026

Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2026

Thank you!!!❤️

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathan G.

31 July 2026

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

Amazing, amazing, amazing! Best VRBO we have ever stayed at. Lucy was so sweet and helped us so much! She even made a traditional breakfast for us the morning we left. Luis was great, he cut open coconuts for us and he and Lucy built a bonfire for us on the beach. What an amazing time! We will miss Lucy and Luis so much! Highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026

Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2026

We are glad that you enjoyed! Thank you ❤️

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10/10 Excellent

Carla R.

11 Aug 2026

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

We absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful home in Palo Seco! If you’re wanting to experience authentic Costa Rica, this is the perfect destination. The house was beautiful and well equipped and we absolutely LOVED our on-site host, Lucy. She lives on the property and takes excellent care of guests. She cooked dinner for us two of the mornings we were there and it was so good! Our teenage girls kept saying how much they missed Lucy’s breakfast throughout the rest of our trip! The highlight of the stay was the beautiful beach steps from the house. The girls loved it and it was so nice to watch the sun rise and set right on the water. It was incredibly private too. Truly your own little slice of paradise. I would highly recommend staying here!

Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2026

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10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

9 May 2026

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

We had everything we needed for a beautiful stay and the property manager is on site, lovely, and was willing and able to provide what ever we needed including 2 wonderful meals! Minor issue with the hot water for showers but frankly with the air temp and humidity it was refreshing and we did not ask to have it fixed!! It is off the beaten path and 50-60 minutes from sight seeing but worth it for the privacy, quiet and calm down time. Wonderful! Thank you for your attention to our every need Lucy and Luis!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2026

Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2026

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10/10 Excellent

Sherri

15 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Everything was as perfect as it could be.

View of the mangroves on back of property

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

12 June 2026

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

Mar-a-lago is a stunning beach property! It was the perfect place for our family of 4, with plenty of extra room. Lucy & Luis do an amazing job of managing the house and the surrounding property. There are lots of sun & shade seating options while outside either on the beach or in the pool. There is a lot of animal watching as well, we saw sloths, crabs and lots of birds. The black sand beach was a fantastic experience and the ocean water was warm enough to swim in. The beach is a true private beach, we saw maybe 5 other people on the beach in the 4 days that we stayed at the property. The pool is much larger than the pictures indicate. The beds and pillows were extremely comfortable. Our time at this property was truly relaxing, with the ability to completely disconnect & relax. We began our trip to San Jose and then Arenal Volcano, out stay at the beach was the best way to end our trip to such a beautiful country. 10/10 highly recommend this property!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026

Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2026

Thank you!!❤️

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

22 Nov 2025

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

Lucy & Luis were awesome hosts! Cooked us dinner that was delicious! The view was amazing and the grounds are kept impeccable!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

13 Dec 2025

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

We had such a beautiful stay at Mar a Lago. Everything in the house was perfect and the grounds are stunning. Luci should be added as an amenity because we so enjoyed her food and company. We would certainly return here for another stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Tania M.

26 Dec 2025

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

Beautiful home, great pool, super close 1 minute walk to beach. Amazing!! Love the washer dryer as well.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2026

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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

30 Jan 2026

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

Lucy and Luis made our stay in Costa Rica extra special! Lucy is a ray of sunshine, radiating joy! The property was amazing… exceeded our expectations! Walks on the beach were incredible at sunrise and sunset! So quiet and secluded, very few people. Take a boat tour with the neighbor I believe his name is Rafael. We had the best time in the mangroves with the monkeys! Can’t give this place enough stars!

Auntie on the beach - always finding sand dollars

The house was amazing! Staying here felt so luxurious for our family of 4. We enjoyed being a 1 minute walk from the house to get to the beach. The hammocks strung under coconut trees were a highlight. Lusi made us feel welcome, greeting us with a smile and making sure we were taken care of. Such great hospitality! We also enjoying the pool and seeing the monkeys pass through once or twice a day. My daughter really enjoyed drinking from coconuts too. We would definitely stay here again and miss it already! Truly a paradise!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2026

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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

23 Mar 2025

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

Family Vacation

My husband, I and our 4 kids (3 teenagers and 1 college age) stayed here for a week and loved it! We liked that it is out of the city, we loved being able to go back and forth from the ocean to the pool, and the property is very well maintained!!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marla D.

27 Sept 2025

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

This house was so beautiful with wide open spaces downstairs. The kitchen was easy to navigate and had what we needed to make a quick breakfast. Outside was a refreshing pool and the grounds were stunning. The massive beach was only a few meters away and the sunsets were breathtaking. Communication with the host was easy and Lucy was absolutely delightful!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Troy S.

16 Nov 2025

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

Maria was an excellent host very easy to contact and very helpful with several things I was trying to accomplish on this trip. The house and grounds were fabulous and the onsite caretakers were incredible and always available to assist with anything we needed. They did this all without being intrusive. The pool has to be one of the largest in the area. It was my favorite amenity.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

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10/10 Excellent

J H.

3 Apr 2023

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

Well appointed villa off the beaten path.

Excellent attentive staff.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gay P.

4 June 2025

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

Costa Rica Beach House

Our family of 5 stayed a week at this beach house and we loved it! We had so much privacy and were the only people on the beach. It is definitely off the beaten path, but worth the drive! Lucy was an amazing host and made us feel very comfortable.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

10 Aug 2024

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

Excellent

Was a wonderful off the path vacation. Helpful staff, beautiful location. Already ready to come back

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pete F.

12 Mar 2025

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

Amazing, care takers are the best

Beautiful and clean.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Maria Fonseca Ureña

Why they chose this property

I recommend our house for your vacation to all the people like to have privacy, nature, peace of mind and get away of stress.
Palo Seco is a beach away from the crowded touristic places, where our guests can enjoy and know the costarican real life and enjoy the beautiful nature.
But for a change also is close enough to Jaco or Manuel Antonion.

What makes this property unique

Direct beach front, 60.000 sqfeet of land, a big pool with 1.650 sqfeet area.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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Reviews

Highlights

Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Master bedroom

Second bedroom

Studio

Third bedroom

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest toilet

Master bathroom

Second bathroom

Third bathroom

Spaces

About this property

Experience the jungle of Costa Rica!! Direct oceanfront property for 8 guests.

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Have a question?

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House Rules

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Events

Pets

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Check-out instructions

Important information

You need to know

About the area

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel R.

Nathaniel R.

10/10 Excellent

Nathan G.

Nathan G.

10/10 Excellent

Carla R.

Carla R.

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

Carrie C.

10/10 Excellent

dan b.

dan b.

10/10 Excellent

amanda p.

amanda p.

10/10 Excellent

Gillian T.

Gillian T.

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

Cindy K.

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

Jamie S.

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Sherri

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

Brad C.