Title: Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=42441124&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach Waterfront holiday home with private pool and kitchen ## Photo gallery for Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach ![Outdoor pool - Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach (Playa Grande)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42450000/42441200/42441124/bd72b9cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, books, stereo - Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach (Playa Grande)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42450000/42441200/42441124/0be8081a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach (Playa Grande)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42450000/42441200/42441124/c8d36430.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach (Playa Grande)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42450000/42441200/42441124/186c8367.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach (Playa Grande)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42450000/42441200/42441124/39252f15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the essence of Costa Rica at Casa Marbella, nestled between a mangrove estuary and the beach. The private pool is perfect for relaxation or a yoga session, while the open gourmet kitchen features granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Each bedroom suite has its own bathroom and individually controlled air conditioners. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 93000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## 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. ### Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach 4 Bedrooms | 4.5 Bathrooms | Sleeps up to 9 (Main house: 3BR/3.5BA + optional private in-law (villa) suite with kitchen) Why You’ll Love It • Prime Location – Steps from the estuary off the backyard with direct water taxi to Tamarindo (skip the 20-min drive) • Beach Access – 5-minute walk to Playa Grande’s surf, sunsets & turtle nesting grounds • Private Pool & Lush Gardens – Unwind in your shaded tropical retreat, perfect for a refreshing dip, a serene yoga session, or grilling surrounded by nature’s beauty • Wildlife Encounters – Howler monkeys, parrots & tropical birds right outside your door • Walk to Dining & Live Music – Just a 2-minute stroll to restaurants, bars, and a convenience store, with some of Playa Grande’s best dining right in Palm Beach Estates and live music scheduled some nights The Space Casa Marbella blends modern comfort with Costa Rica’s natural beauty. Set in the gated Palm Beach Estates community, the villa sits between Playa Grande’s white sands and a protected mangrove estuary. Main House – 3 bedrooms, each with en-suite bath, ceiling fan, and individually controlled A/C: • Primary Suite – King bed, two ceiling fans, dual vanities, Juliet balcony • Guest Suite 1 – Queen bed, pool, jungle & estuary views • Guest Suite 2 – Queen bed, dual vanities • Bonus Loft – Futon with A/C, ideal for 1 adult or 2 kids Optional In-Law Suite / Villa – Separate entrance, king bed, kitchenette, en-suite bath (available for an additional nightly fee; you will never have separate renters during your stay). Amenities • Gourmet kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances & dishwasher • Open living area looking out over the pool and estuary vegetation • Sprawling layout with both open living areas and separate bedroom suites for privacy • Covered patio & pool deck for lounging or dining al fresco • Gas grill poolside under the deck • Safes in both main house & in-law suite • Security system, gated community of Palm Beach Estates with night guard • Whole property WiFi with strong, reliable coverage indoors and out, perfect for streaming, remote work, or staying connected poolside The Experience Wake up to the sound of howler monkeys, spend the day surfing, fishing, or exploring, and return to your private pool shaded by lush vegetation. Watch spectacular sunsets on the beach, or take the water taxi across the estuary to lively Tamarindo for shops, nightlife, and dining. Playa Grande is part of Las Baulas National Park, famous for its leatherback turtle nesting grounds - an unforgettable sight if you visit during nesting season. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Safe ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking 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; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 3,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113970000/113963100/113963055/770b4eee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tamarindo Sunset Beach House, Costa Rica Pura Vida! 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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 Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10 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 deadlock 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Nestled in Nature Vacation Villa ## 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%7C10.32058%2C-85.83555&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Hw2Oq0aVfNFWrBG2ygGtktvkSQ4=) Playa Grande, Guanacaste #### What's nearby - Grande Beach \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Casino Diria \- 34 min drive \- 12.1 miles - Tamarindo Beach \- 35 min drive \- 11.7 miles - Playa Langosta \- 42 min drive \- 13.7 miles - Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course \- 50 min drive \- 16.9 miles #### Getting around - Tamarindo (TNO) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬30 min drive - ‪Nari - ‬31 min drive - ‪Pico Bistro - ‬30 min drive - ‪Rural - ‬26 min drive - ‪Agua Salada - ‬30 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach have a pool? ### Is Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach? ### What time is check-in at Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach? ### What time is check-out at Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach? ### Where is Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 81 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danielle S. 12 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Great We really enjoyed our stay here. We especially loved being right by the Estuary and beach. Best of both worlds! ##### Danielle S. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tyra B. 19 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Love this house. And Grande ##### Tyra B. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danny S. 24 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outstanding stay Very comfortable home, easy to find, property manager available excellent communication ##### Danny S. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colt W. 25 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cool Place Nice house. Had a ball. ##### Colt W. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter C. 23 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Convenient Stay The house is in a great location with easy access to beautiful beach, market and restaurants, all in Pal Beach Estates. The rooms are separated enough to provide privacy but common areas (living room, kitchen and pool deck) allow opportunity for socializing. ##### Peter C. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trudy J., Stratford, ON, Canada 15 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous stay Loved our time here. The 10 year old twin boys basically lived on the pool when at the house. Large house with good instruction by hosts. Great location to walk to the beach. Took a night turtle tour that was amazing. ##### Trudy J. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike D. 2 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Hideaway! This house, nestled in a quiet location close to the beach, is perfect for relaxing. With a few restaurants, small market, coffee shop, and a surf shop, there is plenty within walking distance. The house is incredible, and the property manager is very accommodating. We would definitely consider staying here again. ##### Mike D. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darla W. 28 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Playa Grande Our family has been travelling to Playa Grande for a number of years and we really enjoyed our time at Casa Marbella. Kristi was very helpful with lots of recommendations for activities. We will be returning!! ##### Darla W. Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ricky E. 22 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent family location Casa Marbella was the perfect place for our two families. The house was spacious, the pool was great and the house’s location was serene. Kristi and Doug, the property managers, were awesome! 5 stars all the way around! Can’t wait to go back. ##### Ricky E. ### 10/10 Excellent #### DANA L., United States 24 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Palm Beach Estates is A+ Such a great vacay. Home was beautiful and Kristi and Doug were so responsive and helpful. Thank you ##### DANA L. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward C. 16 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing oasis Great location! Easy walk to the beach. Big house, with lots of rooms. Hard to find a place to accommodate five single adults. This place was perfect. Upgraded and clean. Highly recommend Kristi’s house! ##### Edward C. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ricky S. 26 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### June 2023 The house was everything described. It was great! Kristi was great...everything she reccomended was great; from transfers, trips, food, activities, etc... The neighborhood was perfect as well! This was a great home and location for a family vacation. ##### Ricky S. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob K. 25 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing location with total tranquility The property backs up to the nature reserve and we had a howler monkey right in the tree above as we swam. The pool was perfect and the patio cover kept us cool from the hot afternoon sun. Beach and restaurants are within an easy walk so everything you need for a relaxing vacation is right there. The hosts were amazing and there to help with anything needed. Overall an awesome experience! ##### Rob K. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clark P. 20 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tropical jungle hideaway Casa Marbella was a slice of heaven backing up to the estuary that offered a quiet solace of nature with wildlife at your fingertips. Short walk to the beach eliminated any foot traffic by the house but close enough to local eateries that safety was never a concern. Kristi and Doug were there for any questions or concerns and made our stay comfortable. Highly recommend Cafe Mar Azul for all meals, please say hi to Grace for us! The Tres Leches is to die for!!!!! Will definitely stay here again on our next trip back to Costa Rica! ##### Clark P. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelsey C. 23 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! The house is wonderful and in a perfect location. It's minutes from the beach and the neighborhood is quite and relaxing. The house is just as described and very well equipped. We made several meals in the house and had everything we needed. Beds are comfy and each room is very big with their own bathrooms. The property managers are on site and ready to help at a moments notice with anything from issues at the house to booking services around town. ##### Kelsey C. Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grant H., Ontario 19 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Will Return! It was everything you could ask for. Beautiful house with everything we needed. Lots of room for 8 adults and 1 child. Fantastic location- so close to beach, restaurants/bars, surfing, boat to Tamarindo. Big bonus was property managers -always available to help, arrange for driver, services etc. couldn’t ask for anything more! ##### Grant H. Stayed 22 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Preston P. 21 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet, convenient location We had a great stay. Kristi is a great host and was communicative and helpful. The location is great if you are looking for something quiet but still within an easy walk or drive of restaurants. Our kids spent hours in the pool, which was cleaned daily, except for Sunday. The beach near this house is excellent for finding shells and surfing/boogie boarding. We also used the casita that is attached but separate from the rest of the house, which was great to give the other adults in our group space. Overall, great property! ##### Preston P. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colette D. 26 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great House and Location We had a great 10 days in this home. The rooms are spacious and comfortable and they all have their own bathrooms with showers. The kitchen is well stocked and the living area is roomy and comfortable. Having a private pool was fabulous and there are many shaded areas to relax in the yard so you can enjoy the outdoors when it is hot and sunny. The pool gets a variety of shade and sun throughout the day which is perfect. The deck furniture is comfortable with lots of seating options. It is a short walk to a great surfing beach and there are a lot of great places to eat nearby. Kristi and Doug are wonderful property managers and they are an excellent resource for recommendations for activities. If you can do the La Leona Waterfall hike we highly recommend that one and we also loved the catamaran tour. We would definitely return there again! ##### Colette D. Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erica J. 13 Sept 2013 #### Awesome house in a wonderful area of Costa Rica! Casa Marbella exceeded our expectations. The house is great and Playa Grande area is one of our favorites in Costa Rica. The area is laid back with several really good restaurants (Hotel Bula Bula and El Huerto's). The beach is beautiful and uncrowded. PG also has a great local surf shop (Frijoles Locos) that rents surf boards, arranges surf lessons, tours, etc.). The owner of the house, Steve Julius, was great to work with. I would highly recommend Playa Grande and Casa Marbella. ##### Erica J. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew S. 13 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Not as advertised… it was better. I cannot overstate how great this place isBand how great this VRBO experience was. I was hesitant to write a review because I do not want anyone else to stay there. Thank you for an amazing stay. Thank you Ali, Kristi, Doug and Alvaro. We are now homesick. :-) See you all again soon. ##### Andrew S. Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Sandi W. 12 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas Vacation The property is functional, the interior is sparsely decorated with older furniture (some of which was not in good shape). The exterior is lovey, with a nice pool and lounge chairs. No pool floats though and no full sun if you are looking for an opportunity to tan. The beach is a good 10 minute walk, but is a great area because it doesn’t get too crowded and has good waves for surfing. The water taxi is also a 10 minute walk. We did have some communication difficulties with the manager - don’t expect a timely response over VBRO. Once you are in country on WhatsApp it improved tremendously. ##### Sandi W. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ross W. 30 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay in Playa Grande Really loved the house and location. 5 mins walk from playa grande. Just a few steps to the river. The house was well equipped and exceeded expectations. The pool area was lovely. It was neat to see birds, monkeys, lizards and bats on or near the property. Kristi the neighbor and concierge was wonderful and so helpful. I’d book here again if I make it back to Playa Grande. Having 4-5 restaurants within a few minutes walk was excellent. There was even people that could bring fresh fish directly to the house. Great experience. We were a family of seven and had plenty of room with the included (extra) mother in law suite. ##### Ross W. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda C. 17 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Location for Playa Grande We can never say enough about this area of Costa Rica and it is indeed the only place we continue to return to. This property is wonderful! Communication with Kristi was absolutely excellent. Location was perfect for us—our five and seven year old walked to the beach in less than ten minutes on a safe low traffic road. I run in the area without any safety concerns. Our house was beautiful and so were the grounds. The house is a bit separated. It makes it perfect for adults or more than one family sharing the space. We cooked at home and had enough kitchen supplies to do this. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Amanda C. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn T. 17 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hidden Paradise Fantastic place, great location! Great people! Great food! Kristi was fantastic setting up our tours and transportation with Alvaro. Alvaro and Jose were fabulous and very accommodating and informative. Great restaurants all within walking distance. Beach was beautiful and not busy. Walked to Tamarindo on the beach a few times, very busy over there but cool to see, just remember to bring money to take the boat across the river. Lots of surfing, low tide was incredible to see. Sunsets so beautiful. Only negative would be needed more comfortable patio furniture around pool, there wasn’t enough lounge chairs we had to use the wooden chairs from the table. Would go back in a heart beat!!! Thanks Kristi for making our stay spectacular!! ##### Dawn T. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### C P. 10 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Experience A beautiful home nestled in the rainforest which provided a relaxing and quiet stay. The home was very spacious and clean as well as the pool and patio. Only a 5-6 minute walk to the beach which was nice, calming, somewhat secluded and relaxing!! Kristi and Doug’s customer service was impeccable. Anything needed they were very responsive from recommendations to any other info needed. The food recommendations located near the home was delicious….Cafe Mar Azul was our favorite! We were able to see animals in their natural habitat from the backyard! If you want to visit Tamarindo it’s a short boat ride up the estuary for only a few US dollars. Beautiful beach and good food and a lot more people. Amazing experience for our 10 day stay. Highly recommend! ##### C P. 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