Is Beach Front Paradise! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Beach Front Paradise! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bejuco holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from San Miguel Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Jungle Butterfly Farm. Playa Bejuco and Mike's Jungle Butterfly Farm are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Beach Front Paradise! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

20 Jan 2025

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Wonderful Vacation!!!

This vacation home is perfect for the one who wants a Costa Rican experience, not a canned resort experience. Cheyo, the caretaker is a delight to talk to and maintains the home and grounds as if it were his own. Elizabeth the host is easy to work with. The home is beautiful and you couldn't ask for a more perfect private beach. The waves were perfect for boogie boarding. The only thing that concerned us was the drive to the property, however after making it there we realized it wasn't as long as it seemed, however, very very rough dirt roads. So just be aware, but don't let that stop you. The bedrooms are spacious and everything is very comfortable. Thank you Elizabeth, Jim and Cheyo!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

21 Jan 2018

Love this place!

Our favorite place on the beach. Beautiful, private, everything you need to relax and enjoy. Highly recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

20 Apr 2024

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Such an amazing spot!

We never tired of this location. The sounds of the waves, the views of the ocean, the jungle wildlife ... its such a treat. Cheyo the caretaker is a total gem and the house is well-stocked with family beach gear.

Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Alysson B.

6 Aug 2024

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Rustic Charm

Beautiful private location with a swimmable beach about 50 meters away. Charming rustic cottage. Rooms are not connected, and only the small downstairs bedroom has AC. We loved the peaceful simplicity.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

27 Nov 2024

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Can't wait to go back

If I could drop my life and move there tomorrow, I would do it. The trip was not without issues. The location is rather remote and there was rain and flooding throughout the country. Plenty went wrong, but so much of it was out of everyone's control and through it all the host and the caretaker were attentive and communicative. This property is a little slice of heaven if you want to get off the beaten path. If it hadn't been booked up I might still be there.

Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd R.

6 Mar 2024

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Beach beauty.

We love the location right on the beach. It was like having our own beach. Air conditioning was awesome at night. The grounds were immaculate. We would love to stay there again! Highly recommend you go there and experience paradise for yourself!

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

B Marie B.

24 Apr 2024

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Paradise. Home Away from Home.

Paradise. I love it here! If you are looking for an isolated experience that feels like home with breathtaking ocean views and non-stop bird watching...this is it. Leave your white noise machine at home, climb into one of the hammocks and let the waves sing you to sleep. The beds are comfortable, I loved lounging on the porch and being steps away from the ocean all made me very happy. Sand Dollar Cove feels like home away from home. I can't wait to visit again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

tanYA A.

10 Aug 2023

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Magical unicorn -

I CANT explain how magical this place is. My family of 5 were very excited to stay here. It is truly paradise. Horses came to the house and we rode them on the beach. Cheyo made us the biggest bonfire we have ever seen. He and his wife are so kind and amazing. We will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malou v., Golden Colorado

28 Jan 2024

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Location, Location, Location what a Gem

The stay here was great, lots of beach walks with the house also very well stocked, wished we had a pack and play for our grandson but made it work. The AC in each room gave you great sleeping temps. All the beach toys, chairs, umbrellas and boogie boards were a great option. Spent most of our time on the beach at the tidal pools, in the water or on the nice shaded deck overlooking the water. Easy to walk to a nice to a place to grab a snack and beverage, Loco Cocos and the Pizza Tree was a fun experience as well. If you are looking for quiet and solitude this is the place.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nickolena K.

15 Feb 2025

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Once in a lifetime retreat

OMG, this place was fabulous! Always wanted to stay in a beachfront villa on the ocean and it didn't disappoint. The villa description is accurate. You can fall asleep to the ocean waves, walk on the beach for miles with only a few people and the seabirds to keep you company. The gardens are taken care of by Cheyo who also makes the most incredible ceviche. There are avocado, orange, lime, and mango trees on the property. The bedrooms are large with air conditioning and the bathrooms have several soft towels as well as beach towels for you to use. The kitchen is fully stocked with any items you may need for cooking, but there are several incredible restaurants within close driving distance. Highly recommend making reservations at San Miguel Restaurante, probably one of the best places I have ever eaten. Elizabeth was very responsive and a wonderful host. Her directions to the villa were spot on but as she recommended a 4x4 is necessary. Costa Rica secondary roads are an experience not to be missed but addressed with a sense of humor as you bump along on the gravel roads.You will never experience a beach front delight like this anywhere. The Pacific ocean with an almost deserted beach makes this a treasure. Thank you Elizabeth for sharing your home with us.

Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 Jan 2023

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Unbelievable paradise

If you are looking for a more private/less touristy experience in Costa Rica, this is the property for you. The beach could not be closer. When I sent a picture of our view from the porch to a friend, she told me it couldn't be real because it was too amazing! Do not hesitate to stay at this property. It was the highlight of our trip.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

14 Apr 2023

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Paradise

This is the most gorgeous property we have ever seen. The pristine tropical beach is literally steps from the door and almost no one but us. The house is comfortable and well equipped. Elizabeth is a fantastic host and very available and responsive. Cheyo, the groundskeeper, was helpful and pleasant, giving us all the privacy we wanted. This is a lovely, relaxing piece of heaven.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kema W.

19 Dec 2018

This was an amazing stay!

We absolutely loved the sand dollar cove. Waking each day to waves and roosters was just the get away from cars and sirens that our clients needed. Everything we needed for beach fun was included and that was a big surprise! Pat was just a phone call or text message away and extremely responsive and helpful. Cheo cut cocos for us two evenings in a row, super delicious! This location and community was a dream, thank you for allowing us to use your home!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nicole A.

22 Aug 2023

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An absolute gem

We spent 5 days at Sand Dollar Cove with three generations of family and had an absolutely perfect trip. The beach is truly spectacular - beautiful, clean, with warm gentle water, and almost no one else in sight. Inside the house is clean and comfortable, and the air conditioning in the bedrooms was a nice reprieve from the hot weather, but the breeze off the ocean made even outdoors pleasant even in high temperatures. The caretaker, Cheyo, was very friendly and responsive the few times we needed help with something. We really couldn't have asked for a better trip. It's off the beaten path but 100% worth it.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbra D.

10 Feb 2024

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Little piece of heaven

This is our second time here and we are looking to book next year. The house and location are perfect if you want to experience Costa Rica without a bunch of tourists. Cheyo and Soleil are lovely and Elizabeth responds quickly to any issues. This location is so special. The beach is beautiful the house is beautiful. There are several restraints if you want to eat out that you can walk the beach to or a short drive. We like to cook and Cheyo can get you fresh fish right out of the ocean to make cerviche or grill. There are stores 15 min drive away for anything you need. Just heaven! Thanks you Elizabeth for another lovely stay!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

1 Jan 2023

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Peaceful slice of paradise

This is a beautiful place to get away. Looks exactly as advertised. Cheyo was easily available on the property for help if needed but you did not see him otherwise. The only other people were a few stray beachgoers, otherwise you have the beach completely to yourself. There are not many restaurants or stores nearby so not the spot if that is what you are looking for. We saw a coati, several birds. Lots of hermit crabs on the beach but not an issue if you go out further. Exactly what I hoped it would be.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ewa G.

22 Jul 2024

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Remote Paradise

It was all we hoped it was going to be and more! Great private house on a secluded beach with mostly crabs for company. Optionally, you can also enjoy the caretaker's two dogs and a kitten - if you pay them attention (we did), they will return it in droves! Expect mostly outdoor living, so bring bug spray, books and not much else. House is well equipped with all you need, including beach towels, chairs, toys, etc. Rent a high clearance 4X4 car as the roads are not paved, have giant craters, and they forgot to put bridges over several rivers. Bring food - the nearest "store" is 15 mins away and you will not want to drive there if it's dark and/or raining. Go to Restaurant San Miguel at least once - it's some of the best food we ever had, and we're foodies from London & NYC. Plus, they will change your tire if (when!) you get a flat.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann E.

14 Feb 2023

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The Perfect End

We started in San Jose, went to Monte Verde, and finally ended our vacation at this little gem. This is the perfect place to unwind and unplug. Cheyo doesn’t speak any English but that doesn’t stop him from having an animated conversation with you. He’s lovely. The drive there—at least the one we took—consists of pavement, then gravel, then potholes (typical Costa Rica), so I would definitely recommend a 4-wheel drive. The ocean water is the perfect temperature but we didn’t do much more than wading because of rip currents—not exclusive to this beach. We only saw a few people a day so it was truly like our own private piece of heaven. I would highly recommend this place.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Eleanor T.

14 Jan 2024

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Location, Location, Location!!

The descripition "Beach Front Paradise" is accurate. Very private and beautiful but it is sure "off the beaten path". It was a mistake on our part in driving there from the airport in the dark. The first part of the drive on Rt 150 was a decent roadway but the trip from Samara along Rt 160 was a nightmare. This road is so rough I felt like milkshake. There are so many twists and turns that I just kept praying. When talking to the locals, they all said they do not travel that road at night. Waking up the next morning made the trip all worth while. The house and the beach are wonderfull and we met Rufino, the caretakers "brother" who was a great guide to the area. We went fishing with the Samara Deep Sea charter and had a GREAT day on the water. We caught so much grouper and mahi that we had enough for lunch and dinner all week. We had dinner one night (for my Birthday) at Restaurant San Miguel and were extremely pleased with everything.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbra D.

7 Feb 2023

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Amazing

What a beautiful house!!!! It was perfect. If you want to unwind and spend time with the people you are traveling with this is the place. Elizabeth is an excellent host and very responsive. The house is well appointed and the location is fabulous. This is not in a super touristy area so if you are looking for night life not the place for you. Cheyo and his wife are lovely people and on the property but only speak Spanish but Elizabeth is promptly available to help with and communication issues. There are some really good restaurants a short walk or drive from the house, we loved San Miguel restaurant the most. Cheyo got us a freshly caught fish and cleaned it for us ..... delicious! Word of caution, keep your refuse recyclables away from the house or you will attract unwanted bees and insects. We definitely will be back! Thank you Elizabeth for sharing your little piece of paradise with us!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

17 Jul 2023

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Memories!!!!!

Our time here was magical. You basically have your own beach to explore! You will see a few locals on the beach but rarely a tourist. The property is lush and beautiful with entertaining howler monkeys swinging through the trees. There’s nothing better than hearing the waves crash into the beach as you are laying on a chaise lounge enjoying a beverage. There are some amazingly good restaurants nearby that are locally owned with incredible food (Restaurant San Miguel up the street and Aromas about 15 min away and soooo good!). Also, going to the Butterfly Farm for a tour with Mike who is an Entomologist was definitely one of the highlights of our trip! Shorts, t-shirts, tennis shoes, bathing suits and flip flops are all you really need to pack…maybe a dressier shirt for dinner or a sundress. Make sure you rent a car that can handle the dirt roads and can go through wet creek beds on your way to the property. Also look out for dogs, iguanas and an occasional Brahma Bull on the road! You will create a ton of incredible memories if you stay here!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liandra W.

6 Sept 2023

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Paradise

We had the most amazing stay here. This really is a piece of paradise. The beach was glorious with the jungle as a backdrop. You can walk along the beach for miles. The waves are perfect for body boarding,- there are some at the property which is great, surfing (you can hire some locally) or just swimming. We hardly saw anybody. We had 2 full days of very heavy rain but the porch is a great place to sit and relax. There is over an hour of dirt road to get to the property but that only increases it’s charm. We did have to drive through 3 rivulets so I would definitely recommend a 4x4. We went on a boat trip further up the coast and saw whales, dolphins and turtles- absolutely incredible! Cheyo and his wife are lovely, very friendly and very willing to impart knowledge and show you things. They don’t speak English but Google translate works well. Views from the main 2 bedrooms are magnificent! The air conditioning in the rooms works very well and really helps. The outside shower is great after swimming in the sea. I would definitely recommend filling up with petrol and doing a grocery shop before arriving. We have 3 children- 18, 15 and 11 and they all loved it here. If you like peace and tranquility and a bit of paradise with a pristine beach virtually to yourself this is the place for you!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Jul 2023

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Remarkable place!

Our family of five LOVED staying at sand dollar cove. It was well worth the journey to get there, as it is off the beaten path. Cheyo’s hospitality as caretaker of the property was one of our highlights of our whole trip! If you come we highly recommend you hire him to cook for you during your stay. We asked him to make his ceviche for us, and it was wonderful - made with fish he caught that morning, and he prepared fried fish and chips for the kids. His Carne Asada was amazing too! It’s hard to overstate the beauty of the house’s location. Lush foliage is everywhere! Warm water meant long swim sessions for us and our kids (12, 9 & 7) during low tide on the gorgeous, quiet beach. We loved exploring the nearby tide pools and relaxing outside. Highly encourage you to make the drive in daylight hours. Come with most of what you will need for your stay as the grocery stores are not real close. Communication with the owners and Cheyo the caretaker was great! If you love fresh coffee, either bring a grinder or have your coffee ground before you come - we didn’t think to ask about a grinder, and ended up using the blender to grind our coffee. The house itself is wonderful, though it seems like it is within a year or two of needing some capital improvements for it to continue to be a comfortable place to stay. We would LOVE to stay here again if we make it back to Costa Rica. We highly recommend it!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blair B.

17 Jan 2024

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Enjoyable Stay

When I review a location it’s the whole experience. So let’s begin: The drive in is an adventure, to say the least. There were three river crossings along with uphills, downhills twists and turns. Personally I loved it, made it more fun. Upon arrival the property struck me as dated, requiring some TLC. It was as described, but older than I thought to be honest. That was my impression after a 5 hour drive. Then you realize where you are and you forget all the imperfections, your front yard is the ocean, your backyard the jungle. The beach is beautiful with miles and miles of sand and surf. Huge jungle hills surrounding you with all the beauty and nature Costa Rica has to offer. Monkeys, parrots, macaws we saw them all. Sunsets (daily) that you only see in movies or on TV. It’s quiet, it’s secluded and it feels like it’s all for you. I describe it like this - if you ever wanted to live in a postcard, this is that place. We ran into a couple issues, Elizabeth resolved them immediately, without question, and we appreciated that. Cheyo the caretaker and his wife cooked us meals daily, and they were awesome. Delivered to our door with fresh juices, catch of the day red snapper grilled to perfection, a real taste of local foods, we loved the service and recommend it when you stay. There are restaurants within 10 mins that were every bit as good if you wanted to get out. We loved it and would go back anytime.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie K.

8 Jun 2023

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Secluded, Blissful Beachfront Retreat

My family and I recently had the pleasure to escape to this hidden gem on Playa San Miguel coast. I, too, now understand why others have not wanted to give a review - to keep this place a secret! The beach itself, just a few steps from the house provided a stunning backdrop for the ultimate beachside getaway. We visited in the off season, so it was not crowded. The most amount of people that we saw on the beach at once was 6! Elizabeth was wonderful, extremely attentive and responsive and provided detailed information for us. And, Cheyo, was the absolute best. Always there to help if we needed him. We did opt for he and his wife to cook for us one evening (we chose fish and shrimp) and it was absolutely incredible. One of the best meals of our Costa Rican trip. The house was absolutely perfect for our family. We brought along our two teens, so they each had their own room and shared a bathroom, and then my mom had a main suite with private bathroom upstairs, and we did, too. All bedrooms have air conditioning in them. The linens were all top of the line and extremely comfortable beds. We did rent an all AWD vehicle to get there (as I believe this is a necessity) and we stopped at one of the larger grocery stores before arriving. We ate at The Pizza Treehouse - great food. And also to at the El Barco restaurant which is quite new and beautiful with excellent food. Off season so other places were not open. Excellent vacation with memories to last a lifetime! Thank you!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

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