Title: Tropical hideaway in historical eco house 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 # Tropical hideaway in historical eco house Holiday home in Nosara with kitchen and balcony ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36920000/36918700/36918651/4a01e4f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36920000/36918700/36918651/747e1bf6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36920000/36918700/36918651/8f665742.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36920000/36918700/36918651/71bea2d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36920000/36918700/36918651/60a1829f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Nosara's town center, Casa Van Wilpe offers an eco-friendly retreat with a touch of local charm. With its unique stone and wood architecture, this historic house provides cool shades under mango trees and is within walking distance to Playa Guiones beach entrance. Enjoy modern amenities like AC, hot water showers, and high-speed internet in the upstairs living area. 6.0 ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 810721 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Tropical hideaway in historical eco house Casa Van Wilpe is one of the first houses built on the remote beach of Nosara by a famous Costa Rica Architect and engineer couple, who also designed the layout of the town. Built with local sourced stone and wood, the house is the live example of the philosophy that respects the nature and environment. The rooms are open to both sides to allow air circulation. The thick green mango trees provide cool shades and privacy. The house is located in the town center, 5 minutes walk to the north Playa Guiones beach entrance, close to many restaurants, minisuper, and yoga classes. You will be renting the entire upstairs part of the house with separate entrance. There are two bedroom. Each bedroom has two queen beds and has its own bathroom. You have the entire kitchen and living area. We have recently upgraded the house with floor to ceiling windows, AC and modern bathrooms with hot water for shower. The kitchen has coffee machine and blender. There is outdoor shower for rinsing off sand when you come back from the beach. High speed internet for working. Each bedroom has a safe. If you plan to do laundry, there is a laundromat nearby at Gabi's place. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster oven ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: If you smoke, you need to be 5 meters away ### Services and conveniences - Safe ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa ### Things to do - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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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 Note from host: Please keep the volume down after 10pm 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 Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 ### Property is also known as Tropical Hideaway in Historical eco House Nosara Trooppinen Piilopaikka Historiallisessa Ekologisessa Talossa Tropical Hideaway in Historical eco House Private vacation home ## 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%7C9.94725%2C-85.66888&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DZjd7Rd-iGYsQdF-Gkt5z0wY6Sw=) Playa Guiones, Guanacaste Province #### What's nearby - Frog Pad - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Guiones Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Playa Pelada - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Safari Surf School - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Nosara Spanish Institute - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles #### Getting around - Nosara (NOB) - 11 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪La Luna - ‬13 min walk - ‪Orgánico Bakery - ‬10 min walk - ‪Beach Break - ‬2 min walk - ‪Howler’s Beach Lounge - ‬2 min walk - ‪Blue Zone Brewery - ‬3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tropical hideaway in historical eco house pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Tropical hideaway in historical eco house? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Tropical hideaway in historical eco house? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Tropical hideaway in historical eco house located? > Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Frog Pad and Guiones Beach. Safari Surf School and Playa Pelada are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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