Casa Melosa Villa in Playa Potrero/Flamingo Costa Rica

Family-friendly bed & breakfast in Tempate with free breakfast

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fantastic new pool
Exterior
Pool
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Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
AU$1,136
avg per night

Explore the area

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Playa Potrero/Flamingo, Guanacaste
  • Place, Potrero Bay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Potrero
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Flamingo Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪113 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

7 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 8

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$1,136
avg per night

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About the area

Potrero

Located in Tempate, this bed & breakfast is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Playa Potrero and Flamingo Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Diamante Eco Adventure Park and Monkey Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Potrero Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Playa Potrero - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Penca Beach - 10 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 12 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 53 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda Marcell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bar & Restaurante Arenas - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Pleamar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Shack - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tandoor Indian Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Casa Melosa Villa in Playa Potrero/Flamingo Costa Rica

Chef services upon request & catamaran tours (additional fee applies)

We have 8 rooms. King room and 7 other rooms. The king room can accommodate up to three people and the other rooms have queen beds that can host a couple, two people comfortably.
The grounds are open concept with pool Lounge BBQ eating area, hammock area, yoga meditation, reading activity area. Great kitchen, 24 hour security; it's a quiet place to retreat for families groups, yoga retreats or even weddings groups. Full description below.

The space
Welcome to Casa Melosa; where the Jungle meets the beach!!!

When you and your group rents beautiful Casa Melosa; you will be the only group. You are not sharing with others, other than your group.
A great family Villa for large families, group functions; weddings, birthdays or any type of modalities for healing retreat venue facilitators.
We have an awesome fire pit, an outside garden ice bath and a 100 inch flat screen TV in our outside lounge of paradise with streaming!

I (Mary Anne) the owner and host can open up my tiny home cabin room to make the property an 8 bedroom accommodation, if you have a large group for retreats.

Our property pays for 24 hour security outside of the property privately for private guard services on the road. All vehicles are safe. We have plenty of space for parking. The guard service is for your peace of mind.
We can set you up with golf cart rentals.

Ask about our amazing Catamaran Tour with a gourmet ( not just a snack) lunch included. Absolute topnotch best in the area, GUARANTEED!

Casa Melosa has its own natural water supply; so it's great for drinking.

We also have a private tour guide who can pick you up free at the airport if you go on one of the waterfall, volcano, or zipline tour excursions, and, also we have an airport shuttle that can pick you up for small fee if you choose not to go on any tours. Our tours are off the beaten path and they are away from large crowds if you like things private, just ask us and we will set it up!

All inclusive is also offered at Casa Melosa with our private Chef if you need your meals prepared. Our chef IS A PRO AND LOVES TO SERVICE OUR GUESTS! We are baby friendly and have a crib and highchair for the dining table. We also have spa/Masseuse services for your relaxation arranged ahead of time. We also have taxi services in the local area at a reasonable rate, also arranged ahead of time. All you have to do is speak to us in regards to these arrangements. These are extra services of corse; so once you make the reservation you are connected with all my service providers!

We are pet friendly, but if you do have animals that you're going to bring, you must disclose that to us before we accept the reservation.
Pets are not allowed in the pool, beds or lounge couch.
For your peace of mind, if something needs to be tended to, we will be on it right away.

No smoking in any of our clean, fresh bedrooms. If you need to smoke, there is a cigarette can outside in a designated area.

The property is set up like this.
We have 8 bedrooms. My tiny cabin can be used if needed. Each with 1 queen size bed. The king room has a king bed with an extra single bed as well.
It's a block away from the beach. It's a lot size property that is a unique Villa style concept. Open concept but covered.
There are 4 free standing available cabin rooms on the ground floor; including my tiny cabin. This tiny cabin may be used if needed.
Each room has 1 queen size bed, so you can double up if necessary. In between two cabin rooms is the swimming pool. The other cabin is at the back of the property near the yoga, meditation area. In the middle of the property is the open-concept lounge, bar area that blends into where the pool is. Upstairs of the middle section are three other bedrooms. One is a king suite with its own balcony, it's huge. It has a king size bed with a single bed in there as well. There is also a desk in that room so that if you are a work person who wants to work on the property privately, please do. The Wi-Fi is on the complete property. The speed is the highest because we are registered as a business so we get the perks of having the best speed because of that. The other two rooms across the hall have 1 queen size bed each. Back downstairs at the back of the property is the barbecue eating and lovely kitchen facility and another bedroom upstairs. All beds are new. Each room has its own ensuite washroom, ceiling fans and air conditioners. At the other end of the property behind the back is the laundry area. We have another bedroom with 1 queen bed upstairs at the back of the property. We do have a washer and dryer that Sandra, our maid uses only. If you need your personal clothes washed, she would be more than happy to wash them for a tip of $15.
This way we know who uses the wash machine and there's no issues with it being broken by somebody.
The unique sanctuary is an awesome seven-room glamping style Retreat Oasis for any family group, yoga minded retreaters, or even wedding parties wanting to connect in a quiet retreatful environment.

Guest access
There are 8 rooms in total it's an intimate environment set up like a luxury retreat glamping Style.
Other things to note
just enjoy your time two minutes walk from the beach.
We have 24 property security and street security.

PURA VIDA TODOS!

Amenities

Pool
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please.... if you smoke... don't do it in the rooms or where people are eating or in the pool . thanks

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Melosa Villa in Playa Potrero/Flamingo Costa Rica have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Casa Melosa Villa in Playa Potrero/Flamingo Costa Rica pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Casa Melosa Villa in Playa Potrero/Flamingo Costa Rica?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa Melosa Villa in Playa Potrero/Flamingo Costa Rica?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Melosa Villa in Playa Potrero/Flamingo Costa Rica?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Casa Melosa Villa in Playa Potrero/Flamingo Costa Rica located?

This family-friendly Tempate bed & breakfast is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Potrero Bay and Playa Potrero. Penca Beach and Flamingo Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Casa Melosa Villa in Playa Potrero/Flamingo Costa Rica Reviews

Reviews

6.4
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ellen T.

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

Playa

The property was close to beach and town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Teresa S.

Still under construction

In another 6-12 months, this place is going to be fabulous. However, when we arrived, the general grounds and even our cabina was quite unfinished. Stay here only if you can manage the dust, dirt, a plethora of moths and insects, (temporary) stained lamp shades and window coverings, and lack of ventilation despite a large floor fan. There was no door or even a drape on the bathroom and the light in the bathroom was a lamp with bare bulb sitting on a make-shift shelf. We declined all offers for a cup of coffee and fruit because the kitchen was filthy. The manager was disorganized; It took awhile for him to find the scrap of paper on which he had written the password for the wifi, and he also could not find the proper key to our hut until the next morning. He was, however, friendly and tried to be helpful. On the other hand, the water pressure in the shower was great - be aware of uneven stones in the floor of the shower. The owner is off-site and it is doubtful that she was aware of the conditions. However, she communicated well and even helped our shuttle find an acceptable drop-off site close to the cabinas. Perhaps another person could tolerate these conditions, seeing the potential down the road, but we found the place not quite habitable and left after the first night. The location was great - a short walk to a good beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Leanne G.

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

Retreat and relaxation

Our extended family of 12, ages ranging from 17-82, experienced a fabulous few days in Guanacaste using this hidden gem as our home base. We were able to connect easily with the property owner as well as the property hostess before arriving if we had any questions. Each cabin and room had its own unique feel, with newly updated bathrooms, flat screen TVs, AC and free secure internet access. The blue and turquoise tiled pool with its soothing rock waterfall was perfect for the 5-7 young adults In our family who were ready to cool off after a day at the beach. The property is a short walk to Playa Potrero, and less than a 10 minute drive to Playa Flamingo. At the suggestion of the gracious and knowledgeable hostess, Paola, we spent a day at Playa Penca, and an evening in Playa Tamarindo as well. When we arrived we were greeted with typical Costa Rican friendliness in the form of a tall glass of watermelon mint drink and cool, refreshing hand towels. A Tico style breakfast was expertly prepared by Jogeilin and Janeth, and served buffet style each morning. It included fresh fruits, Gallo pinto, eggs, toast with a variety of tropical fruit jams, orange juice and coffee. If you are looking for relaxing get-away with easy access to a variety of options for daily entertainment, this is the place! Definitely ”pura vida”!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Jim B.

Bull Crap

This lady is an outright thief, there is no pool. There’s a hole in the ground. There is no air conditioning, and yes, you see the ocean after a two minute walk but it takes another 15 minute walk if you want to get to the swimming area with everyone else. Breakfast every morning was a shock to the property manager! (Who is fantastic by the way). So out of his pocket he went to the store and egg’s every morning with a smile. The place was such a dump when we got there the first 30 minutes I was furious that someone could blatantly lie like that. Next day we went to leave, (12 hours to get to Costa Rica and it was midnight). But George was so apologetic that we ended up staying. Don’t believe a single word from this lady. 9 beach’s within walking, BullCrap!! And the one star was for George.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pretty place; the craftmanship is outstanding.

I loved this place; very cute and cozy and natural; just the way a Costa Rican vacation should be. Organic! Very friendly neighbourhood and the beaches are very close. This place is a 2 to 3 minute walk to the beach. All the stores and gifts shops are in walking distance. Lots to do here!