Playa Flamingo de Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste
Potrero Bay
Place, Potrero Bay
2 min walk
Flamingo Beach
Place, Flamingo Beach
3 min walk
Playa Potrero
Place, Playa Potrero
3 min drive
Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
96 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Spectacular 5 Star Beach Front Villa #5 at Prestigious Palms Private residences
5-Star Luxury 2 bedroom, 3 bath two story Beachfront Villa #5 Located in The Palms Private Residence Club on the WHITE SAND OF FLAMINGO BEACH (Playa Flamingo) !! This Villa is approximately 2300+ square foot, 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom beachfront villa, located in the preferred center of the complex with DIRECT ocean views making it one of The Palms' most in-demand Villas. Finely appointed with marble floors, granite counter tops and native woods. This villa also has the latest in wi-fi equipment and technology, Smart TV's in every room (including netflix, Apple TV, and Blue Ray), and unequaled privacy and great extra perks that other homes in the complex don't offer.
Modern contemporary furniture and beautifully appointed, comprehensively equipped gourmet kitchen. Outfitted with Top of the line appliances including Viking and Sub-Zero, dishwasher, separate wine fridge and all the cooking gadgets one could possibly imagine. This kitchen is a chef's dream!
The living room also doubles as a sleeping area with a Queen size sleeper sofa. ....and there is a full bathroom on the first floor in addition to the two full baths upstairs with each bedroom.
The location of this Villa in the complex makes it one of the best on the property because the downstairs patio is not in direct sunlight all afternoon. .(...after too much time in the sun, our guests are able to enjoy a shady break to relax on a lounge chair while looking directly at the ocean.)
King-size bed in the Master and Full Size in the Guest bedroom. brand new ultra-quiet AC, ceiling fan, and a Breakfast Station in the Master.
The Master bathroom is done in high end marble and has an enclosed multi-head shower and commode, plus a large jetted tub. Dual sinks with great lighting and lots of storage space. Off the Master bathroom is the walk-in closet.
The view from the Master Bedroom is a spectacular direct view of the ocean, and the fully folding windows open up to the entire width of the room out to a spacious balcony.
The guest bedroom also offers a large loft that sleeps one adult or two kids. The loft's lighting can be controlled from up in the loft or down in the bedroom.
The Palms complex also boasts a complete ocean view gym, round adult pool, spectacular infinity pool with bar and food service, and a BBQ area with two large professional Weber grills. Lots of beachfront and poolside seating with umbrellas for the free use of our guests. 24 hour/7 day a week secured parking and guard house.
Don’t feel like cooking? Many terrific restaurants are only minutes away.
We are located close to Waterfalls, surfing, fine dining, beach dining, zip-lining, pottery farms, organic farms, caves, cliff diving, jet skis, catamaran tours, night life, jungle tours, river tours and anything else you can imagine, 24 hr staff are bilingual and on site 7 days a week!
We have a full time concierge that is part of our family as well as 24 hr maintenance. Full residences means all the comforts of home! We also offer Private Beach Front dinners and Private Chef Services.
The Palms also offers the free use of sea kayaks, boogie boards, surfboards and snorkeling gear to our guests.
Playa Flamingo has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag designation as an outstanding ecological beach. Flamingo is also home to world class sports fishing. Located just offshore, the Catalina Islands offer outstanding scuba diving. Nearby Playa Grande offers some of Costa Rica's best surfing. Beautiful golf courses, a marina, and gourmet restaurants are all conveniently located nearby. The resort offers a spectacular 100+ ft infinity edge pool, gym facilities overlooking the Pacific Ocean, water sports equipment (kayaks, surf boards, boogie boards etc), a business center with high speed internet access, wireless internet, and a barbecue area. Beautiful evening sunsets. Attractive tropical landscaping.
This villa was purchased because it was the developers model and due to its direct views of the ocean and its centralized proximity to all the amenities. This villa offers views of the ocean from everywhere.
The complex offers 24 hour guard gated security and parking. There is a common barbecue area that boasts new Viking grills situated under an attractive Palapa roof.
The business center, located at The Palms entrance, has desktop computer with high speed Internet. In addition there is a fax/scanner/printer/copier in the business center. Also a free international calling.
The gardens of the Palms offers an array of exotic plants, beautiful tropical flowers and stately Royal palms. Natural Costa Rican materials have been combined with old world craftsmanship to create a stunning oasis.
The Palms at Playa Flamingo is the ONLY resort style community on Flamingo Beach. The best sunsets happen from the Palms!
Located on Costa Rica's northwest Pacific coast, this villa is just a forty five minute drive from Liberia airport, and twenty five minutes from the Tamarindo airport. The Palms is nestled among multi million dollar private estates near the end of a secluded cove and is renowned for its soft white sand, and clear warm ocean water. Flamingo is also home to world class sports fishing. Located just offshore, the Catalina Islands offer outstanding scuba diving. Nearby Playa Grande offers some of Costa Rica's best surfing. Beautiful golf courses, a marina, and gourmet restaurants are all conveniently located nearby.
Our "first time guests" are consistently enchanted by their experience and ultimately return to us as repeat guests. Our goal is to make your stay among the best vacations you've ever experienced and we consistently meet those expectations!
The Palms is committed to avoiding the spread of COVID-19 by implementing specialized cleaning procedures and following strict instructions of Costa Rica's Health Ministry. We offer you the option of a virtual check in, having the same warm welcome while we take care of you and your family. .
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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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Cabo Velas
Located in Cabo Velas, this villa is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Flamingo Beach and Playa Potrero. Monkey Park and Diamante Eco Adventure Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
Playa Flamingo de Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste
What's nearby
Potrero Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Flamingo Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Playa Potrero - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Conchal Beach - 19 min drive - 7.3 km
Tamarindo Beach - 48 min drive - 26.3 km
Getting around
Tamarindo (TNO) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
Restaurante Pleamar - 17 min walk
Bar & Restaurante Arenas - 6 min drive
Coco Loco Bar & Restaurant - 11 min walk
Deli Cafe - 8 min drive
OCEANA - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Spectacular 5 Star Beach Front Villa #5 at Prestigious Palms Private residences have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Spectacular 5 Star Beach Front Villa #5 at Prestigious Palms Private residences?
As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spectacular 5 Star Beach Front Villa #5 at Prestigious Palms Private residences on 18 Sept 2026 start from AU$1,298, 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 5 Star Beach Front Villa #5 at Prestigious Palms Private residences pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Spectacular 5 Star Beach Front Villa #5 at Prestigious Palms Private residences?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spectacular 5 Star Beach Front Villa #5 at Prestigious Palms Private residences?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spectacular 5 Star Beach Front Villa #5 at Prestigious Palms Private residences?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Spectacular 5 Star Beach Front Villa #5 at Prestigious Palms Private residences located?
Nestled on the beach, this Cabo Velas villa is just steps away from Potrero Bay and Flamingo Beach. Playa Potrero is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) away.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The set up is fantastic. Perfect view of the beach and you’re sitting on the beach seconds after walking out your back door. The home is in excellent condition and the everyone was friendly and helpful.
Wonderful stay! Villa was spacious and clean and best of all - 10 steps from the beach! Excellent service from the palms concierge and staff. Host was very responsive both before and during our stay for anything we needed! We will definitely be back!
Villa was very comfortable and relaxing. The property is resort-like, and we thoroughly enjoyed being right on the beach. The drinks at the poolside bar, and bartender, were a highlight of our stay! The concierge was wonderful and helped us organize jet ski and fishing expeditions.
We had a wonderful stay! The staff were great. The kids loved the kayaks and playing in the waves. The view from the unit is amazing. We plan to return in the future.
This VRBO rental was fantastic! The location right next to the serene beach was perfect for our crew of 3. The rental itself could use some updates to the plumbing—slow toilets, poor water pressure throughout and some of the showers heads in the master shower need replaced….but all in all….this place is phenomenal! The view and the staff make up for any of the other issues. Truly amazing staff that will help with excursions, restaurant recommendations and travel. We loved it and will definitely come back!
Andrea G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Thank you so much for another 5 star review and we hope you return soon! Already have management addressing replacing shower heads. There is high calcium in the water in Playa Flamingo so this needs to be done regularly. Thank you for letting me know.
This was our first visit to Costa Rica! The home was spotless and the view of the ocean is incredible. The concierge was very helpful and assisting us with planning a few lovely excursions. There are several nearby locations for dining. We definitely stay here again.
Our family was absolutely taken away by the beautiful villa, the amazing surroundings, and the most wonderful people ever! The resort and villa were even better than the owner's description. We look forward to having our family back here again very soon!
Thomas S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
Thank you Thomas. We look forward to hosting you again!
The pictures do not do the property justice. The property is beautiful, very clean, very well maintained. We stayed in Villa 5 and felt very much at home. The view from the Villa is really breathtaking. It is very clean and very well equipped We felt very much at home. Would highly recommend The Palms Residence and Villa 5. This was a 5 star experience.
Andrew R.
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Doug L.
3 May 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
Not what I'm use to
The condo was not update, bathrooms had bad smell and no outside table to dine with family
Doug L.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2025
Hello again Doug,
As someone who has rented from me many times in the past, I appreciate the feedback. Yes, the Palms complex was working on a sewer issue affecting the complex during your stay, and that has since been corrected. And ownership has ordered a new outside table! Thanks again for choosing the Palms.
This property is beautiful and just steps to the beach. We loved being able to wake up and open our balcony doors and sit outside to enjoy watching/listening the early morning sounds of the ocean.
You can enjoy your time on the beach relaxing, enjoy using the complimentary boogie boards, kayaks or other available gear or take a dip in the pool. All of the amenities are fantastic.
We appreciated the daily cleaning service. I don’t think we realized that perk when we booked. That was nice considering that you are in and out from the beach all day and tracking in said.
Overall, it was excellent. However, it wasn’t without a few issues that were more of a nuisance than a major problem such as a lack of electrical outlets, some of which didn’t work, a shower that didn’t work well, broken toilet paper holder. However, management was very responsive and did their best to correct the problem.
Barry W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
Hi Barry,
After over 10 years of 5 star reviews, I was a bit surprised to see a 4 star review from a guest and looked into it immediately.
Calcium deposits in the pipes at the Palms accumulate from the water in Costa Rica, and require that pipes be cleared occasionally. This is an issue that all villas experience at some point in our complex, and our on site staff is instructed on how to resolve the issue in a timely manner. I apologize that you had this issue in one of the 3 showers and can assure you that it is now resolved. The toilet paper holder was also fixed! All the villas have the same amount of electric outlets, so I'm not sure what the issue was with it not being sufficient for you.
It sounds like you did enjoy all amenities, the staff, and the beauty of the Palms and we hope to have you back again soon!
Thank you - we really enjoyed our stay. The villa is lovely, and very well appointed. The resort itself was beautifully maintained and the gardens were lovely. The beach area was tidied daily and the pool was very clean. The staff were very nice. We loved that Coco-Loco was nearby - a great and fun beach restaurant an easy walk away, with fabulous food and drinks.
The only thing that was a bit of a disappointment was that we used the pre-order grocery service, and it wasn’t there on our arrival as was promised; it was delivered 3 hours later after some follow-up by staff. Also, they didn’t have change and only brought it on our last day, and in Costa Rican currency (we had paid in US cash).
Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would love to come back again in the future for another adult family vacation.
Catherine W.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
Catherine, Thank you for taking the time to give us another 5 star rating! We are so happy that you loved your vacation at The Palms and look forward to having you back. We apologize that the staff had you on the schedule for the normal afternoon check-in time instead of the early arrival we accommodated ....that's why the groceries were not delivered timely. Regards...Mike
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Keri H.
30 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
Beautiful property, great location, had everything you could ever need! Had an issue at check in, wasn’t given the property we had rented, the owner said it wasn’t available. The property we were given didn’t have enough beds for our family, wasn’t super clean, and the dishwasher was broken. After jumping a few hoops and and having to switch to a few different villas in the first two days, they were able to find us a villa (still not the one we rented) that could accommodate our family nicely. Overall, even with the “wrong villa” issue we would stay here again! Staff was excellent and concierge was so helpful! I think the issue with room not being available had more to do with the owner of the villa and not securing our reservation and not the actual property.
Keri H.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
Thank you for submitting another 5-Star review Kerri! We've never earned less than 5! As we explained to you, the villa that you originally booked was sold, but we made sure that a comparable villa was blocked out for your stay well before you arrived. Dishwashers do break sometimes, and though you didn't want the first option we offered to you, it seems you were quite happy with the other villa that we provided. I am one of the owners of the vacation rental business there, and will always do what is required to maintain our 5 Star rating. Hope to see you back at the Palms soon!!
About the host
Hosted by Michael
We partnered with friends from Chicago and now own several properties in Playa Flamingo, with this beach front villa in The Palms being the jewel!
Why they chose this property
The Palms is, without a doubt, the most prestigious beachfront complex in Costa Rica. Flamingo Beach is the most beautiful beach in Costa Rica, and arguably one of the finest beaches in the world.
This private home has the amenities of a boutique 5 Star resort, including on-site non-motorized water sports, concierge, massage, food service and bar!
What makes this property unique
The location of this villa in the horse-shoe shaped complex affords it both a direct view of the ocean, and just as importantly, it allows you to relax comfortably on the patio without direct sun and heat all afternoon. This is the preferred section of the complex.
The high end finishes and craftsmanship of construction was a major selling point. In addition, the diversity of residents in this complex creates an atmosphere that we always look forward to.