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Spectacular Ocean View, beachfront with 3 swimming pools, snorkel gear included

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Sunset from the balcony
3 Kayaks
Main swimming pool
Infinity pool only 25 yards from our condo
Screened in balcony

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Playa Ocotal, Provincia de Guanacaste
  • Place, Ocotal Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Coco Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bahia Pez Vela Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Spectacular Ocean View, beachfront with 3 swimming pools, snorkel gear included

Spend your day at the “Blue Flag” beach, by one of three pools or take an excursion to one of the many adventures available. We do our best to make it easy for all our guests.
Los Almendros is an upscale, beachfront development on Playa Ocotal's northern shore. This modern gated community has 43 privately owned condominiums and 24 hour security. It is the only development right on Ocotal beach. The development has 3 swimming pools, 2 outdoor barbecues and a covered gazebo. Condo 42 is the end unit on Los Almendros' premium front row. The condo's rear patio is located directly above a small tropical forest. The patio has a beautiful ocean view. It also provides nature lovers an excellent vantage point to observe many colourful birds, howler monkeys, and other amazing wildlife living in the trees below. It is a short 2 minute walk down the hill from the condo to Ocotal Beach.

Our condo is rated as one of Los Almendros' superior rental units. This condo is Los Almendros' most popular and best equipped two bedroom unit. We offer many extras to our guests that enable them to have a more memorable and relaxing vacation:
1) Beautiful ocean view
2) Very quiet and private. No condos above or below. No passing auto traffic
3) Screened rear patio with overhead fan and light
4) 55 inch QLED flat screen Smart television, dvd player and bluetooth music speaker
5) 32 inch smart tv in master bedroom and second bedroom.
6) Well equipped kitchen with breakfast bar
7) Tastefully decorated with art and pottery
8) Three independently controlled split level A/C units (living room, and both bedrooms)
9) Hermex safe (combo set by guest)
10) Deadbolt locks on all exterior doors
11) Wall mounted hairdryers in both bathrooms
12) Covered, secured parking a few steps from the front door
13) linens and towels provided
14) Snorkeling equipment included (adult and children sizes)
15) Free cruiser bicycles: two bikes w/baskets
16) Binoculars
17) Beach canopy/sun shield: ZiggyShade
18) Beach chairs, beach towels, coolers
19) Washer, dryer, iron and ironing board
20) swimming pool toys: Kick boards and inflatables
21) 2 military style cots available for small children (upon request)
22) Pack & Play for infants/toddlers (upon request)

Our condo is the only 2 bedroom rental unit with a screened rear patio. In the evening guests can relax and listen to the ocean surf without being bothered by insects attracted by the overhead light. The ability to use the patio day or night greatly increases the condo's living space.

Outstanding swimming and snorkeling: Playa Ocotal is one of Guanacaste's quietest and cleanest "Blue Flag Beaches". The ocean surf is very gentle. Travel guides recommend Playa Ocotal to outdoor enthusiasts who want to snorkel from a Guanacaste beach. Snorkelers drive many miles to explore the rock formations at both ends of Playa Ocotal Beach. Playa Ocotal's best snorkeling is directly below Los Almendros. On most days, you can see numerous species of colorful tropical fish including angel fish, game fish, eels, octopi, puffer fish, rays and many more, in Playa Ocotal's tranquil waters.

Playas del Coco is Guanacaste's fastest growing beach community. The town is a 5 minute drive from Los Almendros. A taxi is fairly inexpensive to town. Coco has modern grocery stores, pharmacies, banks, ATM machines, many restaurants, ice cream shops, many bars/pubs, souvenir shops, and an emergency medical facility. You’ll even find small grocery stores and family restaurants on the way to Coco from condo.

Excursion planning: Playa Ocotal is a great location from which to initiate day trips. I can provide you with trusted tour operators so you can make reservations for fishing, diving, snorkeling, sailing, rafting, tubing, zip lining, massages, hiking, bird watching, hot springs, rain forest tours, volcanoes, canopy tours, and horse back riding. There is multiple dive companies located in Coco for any scuba enthusiasts.

Father Rooster's restaurant is one of Ocotal's most popular restaurants and it is located about 100 meters from the entrance of Los Almendros. It is located right on the beach and is open for lunch and dinner. It is a great place to enjoy a delicious tropical drink, enjoy a meal and take in the fabulous sunset.

Transportation: A car is nice to have but not a necessity in Costa Rica. Taxis from Los Almendros to Coco are fairly inexpensive Bilingual tour operators provide affordable transportation from Los Almendros to Guanacaste tourist attractions. Taxi service is available to and from Liberia airport. Golf carts are another great travel option.

Bicycles: We provide our guests with two cruisers. Both bicycles have a basket and a comfortable saddle seat.

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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: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please turn off the air conditioners
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
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 deadlock
Property Registration Number 3102758530

About the area

El Ocotal

Located in Sardinal, this condo is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa. Travelling with kids? Consider Rocio's Kitchen and Ericka's Fruit Stand. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Playa Ocotal, Provincia de Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Ocotal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Coco Beach - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Bahia Pez Vela Beach - 7 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Playa Hermosa - 16 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Playa Calzón de Pobre - 17 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Donde Claudio y Gloria - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Soda Teresita - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Zi Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coconutz Brewhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Caveja - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spectacular Ocean View, beachfront with 3 swimming pools, snorkel gear included have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Spectacular Ocean View, beachfront with 3 swimming pools, snorkel gear included?

As of 4 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spectacular Ocean View, beachfront with 3 swimming pools, snorkel gear included on 25 June 2026 start from AU$178, 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 Spectacular Ocean View, beachfront with 3 swimming pools, snorkel gear included pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spectacular Ocean View, beachfront with 3 swimming pools, snorkel gear included?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Ocean View, beachfront with 3 swimming pools, snorkel gear included?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Ocean View, beachfront with 3 swimming pools, snorkel gear included?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Ocean View, beachfront with 3 swimming pools, snorkel gear included located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sardinal condo building is steps from Ocotal Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Coco Beach. Bahia Pez Vela Beach and El Coco Casino are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 148 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 148 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

sue w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Our hosts were very helpful in terms of sights seeing, adventure tours and local amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Pura Vida
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mark was an outstanding host. He shared detailed information and sincerely wants his guests to have an exceptional experience. Lovely condo and very well provisioned. Everything we needed or could want for a great beach stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family and I hope we get the chance to host you again. Pura Vida
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10/10 Excellent

Sarat B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best host ever!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It was a pleasure hosting you and I hope we get the chance to host you again. Pura Vida
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was so clean and if anything came up, Mark acted immediately!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2025
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. It was a pleasure hosting you and I hope we get the chance to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Atle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as expected. We had excellent communication with Mark before and during the stay. Truly a hidden gem. Glad we found it!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It was a pleasure hosting you and I hope we get the chance to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Mark's condo for our first visit to Costa Rica. Mark was outstanding with communication; gave great recommendations for excursions, groceries, restaurants, etc. Check in, directions,etc were clear and promptly communicated. The condo is beautiful, well maintained with a gorgeous view. Super comfortable with everything you need for a fantastic vacation. We appreciated the kayaks and beach supplies. Would absolutely recommend staying here and we will be back - thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Dec 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It was a pleasure hosting you and your son. I’m glad you were able to take advantage of the amenities we offer. I hope we get the chance to host you again. Pura Vida
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra H.

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

Family Vacation

Great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2025
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. It was a pleasure hosting you. I hope we get the chance to host you again. Pura Vida
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay !

Property was just as described and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2025
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to host you again. Pura Vida
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve N.

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

Great stay!

The property was everything we could hope for. Close to the beach and stunning views. Mark was quick to respond to questions and we could tell he wanted our stay to be great. Would go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It was a pleasure hosting you and I hope we get the chance to host you again. We’re so glad you enjoyed our little slice of paradise. Pura Vida
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Mark is an amazing host and the location on the beach could not be more beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Condo is on a hill overlooking the beach with beautiful views. The condo itself was clean, comfortable, and safe being in a gated community. The host provides everything you could possibly want for the beach and their communication is top notch. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family and I hope we get to host you again. I’m glad you were able to take advantage of all the extra amenities we offer. Pura Vida.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Excellent accommodations!

Loved the view of Playa Ocotal!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay. Pura Vida
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark g.

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

Great place and great location

The condo was clean and well equipped. We especially appreciated the snorkel gear and sand toys. Super close to an awesome beach with lots to discover.Mark was extremely quick to respond and provides a lot is detailed information about the stay. All in all it was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It was a pleasure to host you and I hope we get the chance to host you again. Pura Vida
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor M.

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

Great condo and host

We really enjoyed our stay. The condo is well equipped and the view is amazing. Mark was super helpful recommending tour operators and restaurants in the area. We will definitely stay again if we get a chance to return to Costa Rica.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It was a pleasure hosting you and I hope we get the chance to host you again. It is always a pleasure helping guests make the most of their vacation. Pura Vida
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice K.

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

Awesome location & all the extras

The views are spectacular. A monkey sighting was a wonderful surprise. All the extra equipment is a huge bonus. It's a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2025
Thanks Alice for taking the time to leave a review. I am glad you got to experience the howlers monkeys right outside our balcony. They love the view too. You were a pleasure to host and I hope we get to see you again. Pura Vida.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison E.

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

Great Place

Loved the place and beach! Would absolutely recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2020
We are so happy you had a great time and hope you give us the opportunity to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Host did a fantastic job of communicating information about the property as well as activities nearby and provided a very useful assortment of amenities.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing

We had the best stay here, Mark was always very quick to respond and gave tons of pointers and suggestions. Quick drive to town, Brian with Island Golf Carts was amazing as well. He gave us lots of pointers and info as well. Memo was spectacular and easy to communicate with. He handled all of our tours and getting us to and from. Very clean and nice place and had everything you could possibly need!! Will definitely want to return!
Evening at Father Roosters.
From the fishing boat.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It was an absolute pleasure helping you organize your vacation. We do have a lot of good contacts that help our guests make the most of their vacation. I’m glad you were able to take advantage of our recommendations. We are looking forward to hosting you again. Pura Vida.
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10/10 Excellent

Judy-Ann L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect! A lot of activities and gear, perfect beach, wonderful snorkeling, magnificient view, very welcoming and cheerful appartement with all the Costa Rican decorations and animal paintings on the walls ! We really enjoyed our stay and would like to have stayed longer! The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed , even basic spices and oil for cooking and plastic containers for leftovers! A real kitchen with a lot of counter space was greatly appreciated :) We felt very safe and well supported throughout our stay. The owner was very fast at answering our questions Thank you again so much for your apartment and sharing this wonderful place!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so glad you had such a good time. It was a pleasure hosting you and I hope we get the chance to host you again. We do try to provide everything our guests need to enjoy their stay. Pura Vida.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent view and easy access to the beach. Condo is secluded and peaceful. We loved the snorkeling equipment!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mich H.

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

So glad we found this

Absolutely beautiful location, great snorkeling, quite yet close to town. Owners are wonderful to work with. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It was great having you as a guest and hope you will consider us again for your future trips to Costa Rica. Pura Vida
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Simply Amazing

Everything about our stay was phenomenal. The staff were friendly and helpful, the condo was clean, spacious and had amazing views, and the beach was incredible. This was an amazing beach location for our family. Our communication with Mark was great. He provided all the information we needed and more. He helped us connect with a driver as we opted not to drive while in Costa Rica. Any questions we had were responded to promptly. I highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It was a pleasure assisting you to ensure you made the most of your vacation. I love to hear from people who seem to enjoy our piece of paradise as much as we do. It was a pleasure hosting you and I hope we get the chance to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

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

Great sunsets and close to the beach

We had a great time. The towels and bathrooms were so nice. Great having snorkel gear too! Love to come back again in the future
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2023
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We do try to supply everything our guests could possibly need. We’re glad you had a great time and we hope to get the chance to host you again. Pura Vida
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

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

Relaxing and clean getaway

Our stay was incredible , clean and absolutely everything we needed for beach/snorkelling was already there in the condo. Very quiet location with pools in the area to enjoy. We even seen a howler monkey from the pool and many birds Highly recommend this property, the host was very accommodating and easy to communicate with
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It was a pleasure hosting you. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay and I hope we get the chance to host you again. Pura Vida.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

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

Wonderful

Loved the condo! The view was amazing and very spacious. Our favorite thing was the snorkeling along the rocks just in front of the condo. The host was helpful and informative. Highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I’m glad you enjoyed the snorkelling along the rocks. It is one of the things Ocotal beach is known for. It was a pleasure hosting you and I hope we get to host you again. Pura Vida

About the host

Hosted by Mark Tompsett and Cheryle Croucher

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We live in Canada north of Toronto. We have been together for over 35 years and share a love of travel. We have 3 kids, two of which have left the nest and one 21 years old still at home. We have traveled all over the Caribbean but continually have found ourselves drawn back to Costa Rica. Our goal is to eventually, trade in the winters in Canada for the sun and surf of Costa Rica. We love sharing our piece of paradise and helping our guests make the most of their stay in Costa Rica.

Why they chose this property

After our fifth time to Costa Rica we made the decision to purchase at Los Almendros de Ocotal because it offered everything we loved. We stayed at Los Almendros on our second trip to Costa Rica. Los Almendros is a "Prime Beachfront" location. Our condo is a two minute walk down the hill to the beach and it has a fantastic view of the ocean. We love snorkeling and directly below our condo is some of the best snorkeling from shore that we have found in Costa Rica. "Father Rooster's" is a great beach bar and restaurant just a hundred meters down the beach. We are only 5 minutes by car to Playas del Coco. Coco has everything you could possibly want, major grocery stores, bars, restaurants, casino, souvenir shops, emergency medical clinic and far more. This location makes having a car unnecessary. Cab rides are inexpensive into Coco or if you like just rent a golf cart. With our fully equipped kitchen it makes preparing a home cooked meal a breeze.

What makes this property unique

We have have stayed at many rental homes and know what we look for in a rental. We are always interested in hearing from our guests about ways that we could make their stay even more enjoyable.
We provide our guests with beach chairs, coolers, and a sun shelter to enable maximum enjoyment of the beach. We also have 2 bicycles that are available for our guests to use.

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