Title: Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27128900/27128891/7e306456.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27128900/27128891/b4dd7038.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27128900/27128891/12b0cdd4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27128900/27128891/daf99fdb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27128900/27128891/d6b4dcb6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Tamarindo Beach, Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. This villa is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and sunloungers. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 1510764 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge Enjoy the luxury of outdoor living in serenity and seclusion, in this amazing compound boasting multiple living areas for multiple activities. Unique. In a category of it's own; Casa Velas is nestled on a 7.5 acre property, with over 200 meters (675 linear feet) of beach frontage, at the most private sector of Playa Grande’s four mile long beach, within Las Baulas National Marine Park. This spacious compound is just steps from the water’s edge and offers views of the beach and spectacular sunsets from virtually every vantage point. The very large swimming pool (where you can actually swim laps and children can actually play), is only steps from the beach and conveniently located between the Tiki bar, the main house and the guest house - all surrounded by beautiful gardens planted with palm trees, fruit trees and flowers that attract monkeys, exotic birds , iguanas and many other sorts of wildlife from the park. With three master suites and two regular bedrooms ( with adjacent bathrooms, air conditioning and TV), a fully equipped ocean view kitchen, three dinning areas and indoor and outdoor living areas, Casa Velas is the ideal vacation home for groups of one or more families. The Villa is designed in a way that integrates the different activity areas yet allowing for space and privacy among its guests. If you plan your trip between October and March you will have the privilege of witnessing the majestic Leatherback Turtles nesting , sometimes right in front of the main house. Garden/pool maintenance and 24 hour security are provided. Housekeeping is provided at your request. Our amazing private chef is also available at your request - all contributing to give you the experience of fun, play , relaxation and pampering that defines Costa Rican living. A five minute walk will take you to the estuary that separates pristine Playa Grande from Tamarindo - where you will find an abundance of restaurants , shops and nightlife. A panga will take you across for a small fee. The luxury of open space, space and more space to generate a delicious sense of freedom. Love Nature, Live Nature, Enjoy the Costa Rican Experience !!!!! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Outdoor Living Absolute Privacy Steps Water's Edge Villa Outdoor Living Absolute Privacy Steps Water's Edge Playa Grande Outdoor Living Absolute Privacy Steps Water's Edge Outdoor Living Absolute Privacy Steps Water's Edge Villa Outdoor Living Absolute Privacy Steps Water's Edge Playa Grande Outdoor Living Absolute Privacy Steps Water's Edge Villa Outdoor Living Absolute Privacy Steps Water's Edge Playa Grande Outdoor Living Absolute Privacy Steps Water's Edge ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C10.31464%2C-85.83918&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=l2JpIExyx6CYi6t9GUaL2BkOWGk=) Playa Grande, Guanacaste #### What's nearby - Grande Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles - Las Baulas National Marine Park - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles - Tamarindo Beach - 36 min drive - 12.2 miles - Playa Langosta - 44 min drive - 14.1 miles - Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 51 min drive - 17.4 miles #### Getting around - Tamarindo (TNO) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬32 min drive - ‪Pico Bistro - ‬32 min drive - ‪Nari - ‬32 min drive - ‪Agua Salada - ‬32 min drive - ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬33 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge located? > Nestled on the beach, this Cabo Velas villa is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Grande Beach and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Las Baulas National Marine Park. Ventanas Beach and WAYRA Institute of Spanish are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Outdoor Living in Absolute Privacy Steps from the Water's Edge Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 100 8 - Good 12 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Crystal L. 9 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Getaway Casa Velas was delightful and the proximity to the pool and beach was perfect for us with young children. They communicated well and you must have Darling cook for you. It made the whole trip relaxing and delicious. Its not the Hilton and bring bug spray, but we all loved it. It was a great way to celebrate a birthday and family. ##### Crystal L. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### S K. 5 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Fun Our fourth time staying at CV. Location can’t be beat for a large group ##### S K. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike R. 28 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### paradise in Costa Rica Can't say enough about Ana's house. The pictures do not do it justice. The pool area and sitting area was where we spent most of our time and it exceeded all expectations. The house itself was perfect for what we needed and my wife and I stayed king size suite in the separate dwelling with the four grandchildren staying below us. We were a party of twelve and had plenty of room. The description of the house states close to the beach, and that is no exaggeration. We were on the beach which was unbelievable to walk, swim and watch the beautiful sunsets. The staff with the place were the nicest people you could meet and were helpful in so many ways. We had three meals prepared at the house and we wish we could have done more. If you are looking for the perfect place on the beach in Costa Rica, Ana's house is a must. ##### Mike R. Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael H. 25 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! Pictures say it all. Awesome house! ##### Michael H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan L. 21 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Week We had a wonderful time at the property and Veronica and Ariel were fantastic hosts! Could not have been happier with the property, location, and food! ##### Ryan L. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth A. 27 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Second Stay, Just as Magical! This was my second stay and 9 years later, it was just as perfect as I remembered. It’s worth every penny and more. Ideal for everything from a big family trip to a romantic getaway, I truly can’t recommend this place highly enough! ##### Elizabeth A. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liz K. 3 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A bit of paradise Beautiful property right on the beach. Generously-sized pool. Lots of room for our family of 10 to spread out. We sat pool-side and watched the parrots and vultures. Huge lizards and a tiny frog came by to visit. Our cook, Darling, prepared delicious meals. Lots of beans and rice and fresh tortillas. Mounds of fresh papayas, pineapples, etc. The waves are perfect! Big enough to be exciting, but safe enough for children and beginning surfers. A fabulous family vacation! ##### Liz K. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Del H. 23 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun in the sun The property is an amazing location, beautiful beach almost to yourself. The high light of our stay was the chef and property caretaker. They were so friendly and helpful with anything we asked. The meals were so delicious. ##### Del H. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristine E. 11 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family getaway Check in and communication was well organized and easy. The place was in a wonderful location - right on the beach and also had a big pool the adult kids quite enjoyed. We will definitely recommend to friends and hopefully make it back again :) ##### Kristine E. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kari L. 24 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise The house was perfect for the high graduates. They really enjoyed the pool and beach. Ariel & Veronica were the highlight of our stay. They were always available to answer questions and help when needed. We used Veronica for all our cooking need and boy was it worth it. Outstanding cooking, the food was amazing!! I highly recommend staying at Casa Velas ##### Kari L. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josselyn B. 27 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Property Imagine an almost private beach with an amazing large property thriving with wildlife and lush gardens and lovely staff who are responsive and almost invisible…. This place is awesome! ##### Josselyn B. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacy R., Hamilton, USA 2 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing getaway Casa Velas is the perfect oasis on Playa Grande away from the busy action in Tamarindo. It’s easily walkable to the boats to cross to Tamarindo for restaurants and shopping. Veronica is an amazing chef. I highly recommend having her cook meals. It was so nice to not worry about feeding a group of 14! Gorgeous property and lots of space for all. Definitely would stay at Casa Velas again. ##### Stacy R. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cyndi W. 14 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The BEST! This is the second time we have stayed at Casa Velas and it was our seventh time to Palm Beach Estates on Playa Grande. This newly renovated house/compound is our favorite. It’s right on the beach, has plenty of shade and seating for everyone, and an exceptional, sparkling pool that is large enough to float and play in. The bedrooms are air conditioned and there is a bathroom attached to each of the five bedrooms. No sharing of bathrooms is amazing!We had meals prepared for us every morning and every night except for one. Having this service makes all of the difference: so much more time for relaxing and playing. Having on-site caretakers is fantastic too. Knowing someone is right there if you need them is such a big benefit. Every day they cleaned the kitchen and the pool, and took out the trash. Very helpful!During our time there we got to see racoons, inguanas, howler monkeys, hermit crabs, and giant grasshoppers all right on the property! So many beautiful birds too. Every day was a nature adventure. We can't wait to go back. ##### Cyndi W. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy D. 6 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic house right on Playa Grande beach! We were family and friends of a group of 10. We had a fantastic stay! Veronica and Ariel were fantastic! I highly recommend having Veronica cook breakfast for you each morning as well as dinner when you are not going out. The house is located right on the beach and has a huge pool and tons of space! Will definitely come back! Ana…please put a WiFi router extender in the second house. Bedrooms had air conditioners. Could definitely use one in living room area. ##### Amy D. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kyle and Sarah H. 15 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great assistance from Ana Unfortunately we were unable to stay at this property due to damages the main house sustained prior to our arrival. Ana was amazing in helping us find another location to stay at. She continued to check in and make sure we were taken care of by a neighboring property. The location of the house is amazing and we were extremely sad we couldn't stay at her property. If we were to return to Costa Rica, this property will be on the top of the list to stay at. Also, the concierge associated with this property was amazing! We booked a day trip ziplining, Cloud Forrest tour, lunch and transportation and a family photo shoot on the beach with an amazing photographer. ##### Kyle and Sarah H. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn P. 11 Mar 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Piece of Paradise You cannot beat the pool and ocean view. Some upgrades would be nice such as air in the main living areas, lots of ants (some to be expected in this natural area), tvs that work. But everything that we came for was amazing. Property manager was in touch and made sure everything got handled in a timely manner. Thank you! ##### Dawn P. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy S. 23 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Location Location is 5 star - beautiful large group facilities, grounds and beach couldn’t be any closer. House is large but is typical beach house that’s surviving elements and closer to 3.5 star. Great communication with property manager. Vero cooked a two dish meal for us one night and it was off the charts good. Came out to be roughly $44 USD per person for nine of us with labour and groceries that Ariel picked up. Perfect place for family and just far enough away from the bustling Tamarindo which is not our style. ##### Jeremy S. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zachary H. 4 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Secluded beach retreat with amazing food We stayed with one other family, 13 of us in all. The house was beautiful and met all of our needs. The beach was beautiful and mostly empty. We felt like we had the beach to ourselves. The waves were perfect for learning how to surf. The best part was the meals Veronica prepared and served on the beautiful outdoor patio. It was simply amazing. We wish we would have stayed longer. Communication with the host was great. I hope to come back! ##### Zachary H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Courtney R. 20 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location couldn’t be better This property was spacious and the location directly beachfront cannot be beat. We loved being able to step out on to the sand anytime we liked. The main house where the kitchen and living room are has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. There is another building that has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (one of those bedrooms has 4 beds in it). The property sleeps 15 comfortably and has bathrooms for each bedroom which is really nice. The pool and outdoor lounge areas are private and comfortable. I would rent here again in a heartbeat. ##### Courtney R. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ellen D. 17 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location, Lovely property, Enjoyable time! We loved our time at Casa Velas! My husband and I stayed here with my sister and her husband. It was a lovely, quiet property for the 4 of us. We enjoyed the two large master suites (one in guest house) with air conditioning, comfortable shady areas for coffee time, reading, and eating meals, the huge pool (also with a shady side) for cooling off. PERFECT location! Just step through the trees to the beach! Easy, 5-min drive to lots of restaurants. Live music and delicious food at Rip Jack and Sugarbees. We also loved Cafe Mar Azul, Malinches, and tiny Taco Star at end of long walk down Playa Grande! Property Managers are on site, cleaning the pool daily and taking care of things. We are already thinking about our next stay at Casa Velas! ##### Ellen D. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Theresa W. 17 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Retirement celebration with siblings and husbands Our stay was awesome! This was our first time to Costa Rica. Anna answered my numerous questions and helped to assure me that this was the right place for 8 of us to gather. Veronica and Ariel were wonderful, food was delicious. They were kind and helpful, using Google translate made it pretty easy to communicate. The property is some what remote, so for older people or those not in shape, can be difficult to get around. We didn’t feel comfortable driving, used Playa Grande shuttle service for tours and transfer to and from the airport. The country is beautiful, the property is beautiful, right on the beach, pool was great. Thank you for a great week in CR! ##### Theresa W. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy J., FORTUNA,CA 14 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise This was our 3rd trip to Playa Grande and our 2nd time at Casa Velas This home is very roomy with a large property so even with 10 of us we had plenty of space to chill out We were steps away from the beach and there is a wonderful place to sit under the trees to watch the ocean and amazing sunsets Veronica and Ariel are the property managers and they are just the nicest people. They were very quick to help us and make our stay comfortable We hired Veronica to cook for us which was delightful and it was really nice not to have to do it ourselves. Howler monkeys passed in the front yard daily, iguanas roamed the property, raccoons were a pest but cute and the chirping of the house geckos was cute. My room had the balcony with a great view.. only problem was the door did not close properly and it made me a little nervous. We will definitely be returning to Casa Velas ##### Kathy J. Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dean W. 13 Aug 2015 #### Amazing Beach Front House When I say beach front I mean BEACH FRONT! The private beach is only a few yards from the house! We stayed here July 2015 and couldn't have asked for anything better. The house is comfortable and every bedroom has its own bath. We hardly saw anyone on the beach, only surfers out in the water. They do offer surf lessons right in front of the house for a minimal cost which we did and had a blast. Tamarindo is a short walk down the beach and a one minute boat ride across the inlet. The house was clean and kept up. Monkeys inhabit the trees in the front yard which we got to see. The pool is a good size and well maintained. I would totally recommend this location for your Costa Rica getaway! The only negative I would say is that the road in front of the house is less to be desired ( in other words, have good shocks!) but everything else makes up for that! ##### Dean W. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 2/10 Terrible #### Mary Jane B., Bellingham, Wa 12 Jun 2012 #### Bedbugs and roaches We left after three nights of a week's stay when my wife found two HUGE cockroaches scurrying out of her makeup kit in the bathroom. This, after fighting biting insects outside, and ants, scorpions,and roaches inside-- plus finding bedbugs in our bed-- prompted us to move to a hotel up the road that also has beach access. House has no screens and the A/C in the bedrooms only--you freeze at night (no blankets provided)--while living room area is hot and stifling. Kitchen is difficult and dated--no dishwasher, no storage space, refrigerator is many steps away in the dining area--plus the resident ants and roaches. It is an hour roundtrip to the nearest supermarket, very inconvenient. We were disappointed, would not recommend this property.... ##### Mary Jane B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joshua S. 28 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### True pura vida This property is absolute heaven. It has been loved and shows some wear and tear, but it is incredibly comfortable and more than meets the needs of a beach house. Ana provided excellent communication with us in advance and helped our driver with GPS directions. Vero and Carlos cooked incredible dinners (better than most restaurants) and maintained the property beautifully. The grounds are large and full of mature trees and flowering plants- a perfect haven for howler monkeys, birds, iguanas and more. We spent our mornings exploring and our afternoons hanging out by the stunning pool. The estuary boat crossing to Tamarindo is a ~10min walk south on the beach depending on the tide. The restaurants and a small supermarket in Palm Beach Estates are a 5min walk north on the beach. Our family loved Malinches Restaurant and enjoyed live music at the Grateful Hotel, also a short walk away by road or beach- bring flashlights. We chose to rent bikes and surf boards from Frijoles Locos in Playa Grande and took a surf lesson right at the house- it was incredible. This not a beach for relaxed swimming, but it is a paradise for surfers and walkers/runners with jaw dropping sunsets. We did not rent a car but could imagine that would be a good idea for a longer trip. If you are looking for an active night life, staying in Tamarindo seems like a better option- we wanted tranquility. All in all Casa Velas was the perfect match for our family- we can’t wait for an opportunity to return. ##### Joshua S. 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