Title: Gringo Paradise, a perfect Costa Rican get away! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=34485420&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Gringo Paradise, a perfect Costa Rican get away! ## Photo gallery for Gringo Paradise, a perfect Costa Rican get away! ![Property grounds - Gringo Paradise, a perfect Costa Rican get away! (Potrero)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34490000/34485500/34485420/66a54605.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Pool - Gringo Paradise, a perfect Costa Rican get away! (Potrero)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34490000/34485500/34485420/859b5a98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property) - Gringo Paradise, a perfect Costa Rican get away! (Potrero)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34490000/34485500/34485420/931db437.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Gringo Paradise, a perfect Costa Rican get away! (Potrero)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34490000/34485500/34485420/fadc41a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels - Gringo Paradise, a perfect Costa Rican get away! (Potrero)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34490000/34485500/34485420/4d79d114.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a 24/7 gated community, this beautiful Italian-style villa offers a cozy retreat just blocks from Playa Penca. Unwind on the screened-in porch or take advantage of the resort-style pool and nearby amenities like an Italian restaurant, bakery, fish market, and bar. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi ## 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. ### Gringo Paradise, a perfect Costa Rican get away! Beautiful Italian style villa located just a few blocks from one of Costa Rica's most beautiful beaches, Playa Penca. The villa is safely located is a 24/7 gated community with a resort style Pool. It's a cozy villa with a well equipped kitchen and a roomy screened in porch for relaxing.The villa has one private bedroom, one loft bedroom and a large sofa, two full baths, and a washing machine, dryer, and clothes line. The secure neighborhood includes a wonderful little square that includes a fantastic Italian restaurant and bar, an incredible bakery, a fish market, sausage maker, barber shop, cooking school, and a travel agent. The neighborhood is well maintained by gardeners and contains beautiful foliage and mature trees including Banana, Mango, and even star fruit. There are many excellent restaurants nearby as well as grocery stores and recreational options. Potrero is a sleepy low-stress community surrounded by many wonderful beaches and only a short 30 minute drive to the beautiful, bustling beach town of Tamarindo. It's a relatively short drive from the Liberia international airport, less than an hour. Costa Rica's best sunsets can be found here. Escape the hustle and bustle of the big city and have a truly relaxing vacation in Potrero in our little slice of Paradise! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - 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Please move BBQ pit to front or back porch to use and clean ashes afterwards Remove trash and food when you check out please ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: It's a FAMILY Villa! However loft stairs steep ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties Small parties ok, respect neighbors ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12 Note from host: Small parties ok, respect neighbors 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and 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 ### Property is also known as Gringo Paradise Perfect Costa Rican get Away Villa Potrero Gringo Paradise Perfect Costa Rican get Away Villa Gringo Paradise Perfect Costa Rican get Away Potrero Gringo Paradise Perfect Costa Rican get Away Villa Gringo Paradise, a Perfect Costa Rican get Away! Potrero Potrero Gringo Paradise, a Perfect Costa Rican get Away! Villa Villa Gringo Paradise, a Perfect Costa Rican get Away! Gringo Paradise Perfect Costa Rican get Away Villa Potrero Gringo Paradise Perfect Costa Rican get Away Villa Gringo Paradise Perfect Costa Rican get Away Potrero Gringo Paradise Perfect Costa Rican get Away Villa Gringo Paradise, a Perfect Costa Rican get Away! Potrero Potrero Gringo Paradise, a Perfect Costa Rican get Away! Villa Villa Gringo Paradise, a Perfect Costa Rican get Away! Gringo Paradise, a Perfect Costa Rican get Away! 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[Visit our Potrero travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Potrero.dx6035420) [View more Villas in Potrero](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Potrero-Villas.d6035420-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=10.454489,-85.76768&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:swy%7E%40%7EnnjO%3FO%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%40O%40O%40O%40O%40OBM%40QBMBOBOBMBODMBODODMBMDOFMDMDOFMDMFMFMFMFMFKFMHMHKFMHKHKHKHKHKHKJKHKJIJIHKJIJKJIJGLIJIJILIJELILGJGLGLGLGLGLELENELGLCLENELCNCLENCLCNCNALCNANCNALANANANAN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBL%40NBNBLBNDLBNDLBLDNBLFLDLDLDLFLFLFLFLFJFLHLDJHJHLHJHJFJHJJJHJJHHJHJJHJHJHJJJHJFJHJHLFJHLFLFLFJFLFLFLFLDLFNDLDLDNDLDLBNDNBLBNBLBNBNBL%40PBL%40N%40N%40N%40N%40N%40N%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FLAP%3FL%3FPALAPALANANANCNANCNCLCNCNCLCNELCNENELELENELGLELGLGLGNGJGLGJGLILGJILIJGJIJKLIJIJIHKJKJIHKHKJKHKHKHKFMJKFKHMFMFKHMFMDMFMFMFMDMDMFMDOBMDMDODMBOBMBOBOBMBO%40OBO%40M%40OBO%3FO%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAO%3FMCOAOAOCMAOCOCMCOCMCOCMEOEMEMCMEOGMEMEMGMGMGMEKGMIMGKGMIKGKKMGKIKIKIKKIIKIKKIKKIIKIKIMIKIKIKGMIKIMGMGKGMGKGOGMEMGMEMEMGOEMCMEOEOCMEOCMCOCOCMCOAOCOAOAOAOAMAQ%3FMAQ%3FM%3FQ%3FM&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xgNlAdEi-sspFY8J400qNelev-E=) Potrero, Guanacaste Province ### What's nearby - ![Playa Penca ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035420/e8247ead-6854-45df-8d6d-97c6aecb2bce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Penca Beach 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - ![Potrero Beach near Flamingo in Guanacaste, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976705709/624aa3aa-67a7-4a69-8eb0-89eba7187981.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Playa Potrero 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - ![Playa prieta had beautiful black sand and lava rocks. Not another person in sight every time we visited.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035420/858046fb-d290-4253-b596-40510ab07f18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Playa Prieta 8 min drive \- 1.3 miles - Potrero Bay 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles ### Getting around - Tamarindo (TNO) 37 min drive ### Restaurants - Soda Marcell 2 min walk - Bar & Restaurante Arenas 18 min walk - Restaurante Pleamar 6 min drive - OCEANA 8 min drive - Tandoor Indian Restaurant 18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Gringo Paradise, a perfect Costa Rican get away! have a pool? ### Is Gringo Paradise, a perfect Costa Rican get away! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Gringo Paradise, a perfect Costa Rican get away!? ### What time is check-in at Gringo Paradise, a perfect Costa Rican get away!? ### What time is check-out at Gringo Paradise, a perfect Costa Rican get away!? ### Where is Gringo Paradise, a perfect Costa Rican get away! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Gringo Paradise, a perfect Costa Rican get away! 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 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elisabeth H. 27 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect! Gringo's Paradise became our paradise during our stay! Excellent location with everything you could possibly need. Our host was very helpful and quick to answer any questions. Comfortable beds, nicely appointed, serene and quiet neighborhood and beautiful beaches within walking distance . The true essence of Pura Vida ##### Elisabeth H. Stayed 77 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martha G. 22 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wouuu! Tienen todo lo necesario para tener una estancia muy agradable, Muchísimas gracias al Sr. Scott propietario de la Villa, siempre pendiente con una sola llamada. Estuvimos mi cuñada y yo, eso si pensamos que la Villa es perfecta más como para una pareja y jóvenes. Para nosotras dos. Wouuu!!todas las personas desde los guardias realmente amigables y atentos a ayudarnos, nos sentíamos en casa. Si Dios me lo permite la próxima vez., regresaría ahí mismo pero ahora en compañía de mi esposo, para otra económica, súper tranquila luna de miel. ##### Martha G. Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert E., Dartmouth. Nova Scotia 15 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Villa in Potrero Wonderful villa with everything you could possibly my need to make your stay comfortable. Highly recommend this place. The owner was easy to reach for any concerns We spent 5 weeks there and enjoyed it very much ! ##### Robert E. Stayed 38 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Guy W. 25 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### unforgettable vacation This was a wnderful vacation site for rest and revitalization from busy work. The environment of the house and the resort complex was impressive. It is a quiet, safe and attentive community. It has the largest swimming pool we have visited and wonderful, scenic beaches just a brief drive away. We especially selected the site because of its pet friendly policy. It is a place we would like to return to. ##### Guy W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019 ---