Title: Amazing right on the water, BEACHFRONT studio near Tamarindo 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 apartment # Amazing right on the water, BEACHFRONT studio near Tamarindo Beachfront apartment for sun and fun ![On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46280000/46275100/46275017/249047e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46280000/46275100/46275017/8e284ca8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46280000/46275100/46275017/74fec677.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46280000/46275100/46275017/1fda6ea6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46280000/46275100/46275017/133cb83d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Penca Beach Studio, nestled in a quiet bay near Tamarindo, offers an enchanting beachfront getaway. Unwind on the spacious terrace with a Spanish-style fountain and soak up breathtaking ocean views while being only 10 feet away from the sand. Enjoy kayaking or snorkeling in glassy calm waters right off Chocoyas Island or simply relax with modern comforts like A/C and internet. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Amazing right on the water, BEACHFRONT studio near Tamarindo We offer a beautiful BEACHFRONT studio in Penca Beach, a magical, secret, small white sand beach only 25min from Tamarindo. This award-winning beach is recognized as one of the most beautiful beaches in the country. The studio is located in 1-acre beachfront property beautifully landscaped with palm and almond trees. Ocean breeze coming right up to the house, which is only 10feet away from the beach. Large sliding doors connect the studio with the terrace and the beach. Penca beach is located in a quiet bay, just in front of Chocoyas Island where guests can enjoy kayaking, stand-up paddle and snorkeling in glassy calm waters. Truly unique to enjoy privacy, connect with nature and find balance. This large bright comfortable studio comes fully equipped: kitchen, fridge, A/C, internet and hot water. The property is attended by a local couple that provide 24-hours security and cleaning services. From our spacious terrace, you can watch brilliant sunsets, have breakfast or enjoy watching the sea at day or night. The terrace is decorated with a beautiful Spanish style fountain. Penca beach has obtained 8 years in a row the award of "Blue Flag Beach", a recognition given to the cleanest beaches of Costa Rica. Accessible to any car. Paved road up to 1mile before the beach. The nearest town is Potrero, located also 1-mile away from the property, it is a beautiful small safe Guanacaste town with grocery shops, restaurants, cantinas, and1 a little church. No shortage of good restaurant options in the area, with Flamingo and Catalinas only within a 10-minute drive. Other amazing beaches in the area include Conchal, Prieta, Sugar beach or Danta. All quiet white-sand paradises to connect with nature. No COVID cases reported in the area, however, all cleaning measures are reinforced to ensure our guests are safe and happy. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) ### Location highlights - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Water sports equipment - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming 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) ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92350000/92345000/92344997/5c2412d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern 2 Bedroom Villa - 10 min. 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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 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 recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Amazing Beachfront Casita Amazing BEACHFRONT studio Amazing BEACHFRONT casita. ## 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%7C10.46133%2C-85.77598&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TD93RIG4QoSApQ5OAkvMgVakSnY=) POTRERO, GUANACASTE #### What's nearby - Penca Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Potrero Bay - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Playa Prieta - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Playa Potrero - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles - Coco Beach - 43 min drive - 17.3 miles #### Getting around - Tamarindo (TNO) - 38 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Restaurante Pleamar - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Shack - ‬4 min drive - ‪Brew House by Papagayo Brewing Co. - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Beach House - ‬6 min drive - ‪Soda Marcell - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Amazing right on the water, BEACHFRONT studio near Tamarindo pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Amazing right on the water, BEACHFRONT studio near Tamarindo? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Amazing right on the water, BEACHFRONT studio near Tamarindo? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Amazing right on the water, BEACHFRONT studio near Tamarindo? > Checkout is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Amazing right on the water, BEACHFRONT studio near Tamarindo located? > Nestled on the beach, this Tempate apartment building is just steps away from Potrero Bay and Penca Beach. Playa Potrero and Playa Prieta are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Amazing right on the water, BEACHFRONT studio near Tamarindo 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 98 8 - Good 15 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee H. 24 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The property was delightful and our late arrival still was warmly welco ed by the manager and her husband. We felt safe to walk the beach and surrounding streets which have some great little eating places. This place was the perfect end to our stay in Costa Rica. ##### Lee H. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa C. 26 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning This was better than described- such a gem to stay here! Beach was amazing and seen lots of fish snorkelling.Was our favourite place out of our whole trip! We plan to stay here next time we come down. ##### Melissa C. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff F. 19 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely Epic The pictures of this place don’t do it justice at all, not to mention the hospitality. As far as I’m concerned, we won’t stay anywhere else next time we are in CR on this side of the country. Hands down the best place to stay on a beach in the world. ##### Jeff F. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha M. 15 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay! This property was beautiful. Close enough to walk to things but far enough away to feel secluded. Loved waking up and sitting on the beach drinking coffee. Hammocks during the afternoon thunderstorms were fun. This was an incredible space for our anniversary/birthday trip. ##### Samantha M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### David M. 7 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Costa Rica Beach was not crowded which is what we wanted. Sodas were a great place to enjoy the local cuisine. Must do dinner at Sentido Norte - food and service was outstanding. ##### David M. Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colleen O. 8 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication Beautiful place on the beach. We had trouble finding the house at first. We had a great stay. ##### Colleen O. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Magalie D. 2 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay What a gorgeous beach and area! So quiet compared with flamingo beach. You can’t beet that view from the room, kitchen and shower! Best sunsets ever. Soft sand beach swimmable. ##### Magalie D. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina K. 24 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exceptional This little property is a perfect gem. We loved staying here and were sorry to leave. Right on the beach. Lovely ##### Christina K. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra E. 17 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Slice of Heaven We enjoyed our stay so much the first time we came back again. Quiet, peaceful, and everything you need in walking distance. ##### Sandra E. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg S. 21 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### If your looking for a beach front quiet oasis this is it!!! If you want to stay beach front in a quiet private area don’t hesitate and book this place! We loved it and will be back. ##### Greg S. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristen W. 12 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Special beachfront getaway! We had a wonderful stay at this amazing beachfront property in La Penca. Beautiful beach at our doorstep, breathtaking views, and incredible sunsets. We would love to come back! ##### Kristen W. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christian G. 14 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excelent Place Great place, excelent service ##### Christian G. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Georgia B. 8 Aug 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy I love this place! I wanted quiet, relaxing, peaceful and unique! It was allOf them! I was afraid it was too good to be true but it was all that I’d hoped for! The care takers were amazing. Everything was very clean when we arrived and we had everything we need to eat in as planned. There are some restaurants very close within walking or driving a few stores to chose from and we felt very safe roaming out. There were a couple of things that kept if from being five star but not even worth complaining about. The price was beyond reasonable, the onsite hosts were wonderful and the studio was comfortable and beautiful! If you want spotless, bug free or a maid you may need a five star hotel or resort but for me, it was a dream spot! ##### Georgia B. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christian S. 14 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Incredible stay I had an incredible stay at this charming accommodation with a breathtaking view of the sea. The location was perfect, offering stunning panoramic vistas that made every moment feel special. The hosts were exceptionally welcoming and attentive, ensuring that I felt comfortable and at ease throughout my visit. Their warmth and hospitality truly made the experience unforgettable. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a peaceful and scenic retreat with outstanding service. ##### Christian S. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve 15 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Couldn’t be happier with our stay here. Accommodations were perfect as were the hosts! Felt like we had the whole beach to ourselves. If you want to get away from the crowds this is your spot! ##### Steve ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian M. 26 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 2nd time to stay Stayed here for the second time. Property has an incredible location. Pedro, Dinga and Omar are wonderful. ##### Brian M. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bert C. 23 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent anniversary stay Digna is the best. She easily accommodated our requests—all through WhatsApp. I am not used to using WhatsApp, but it was definitely the de facto in this area of Costa Rica! ##### Bert C. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie W. 6 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach Rejuvenation Our stay was absolutely wonderful! Tons of beauty, relaxation, and enough adventure to leave us wanting more! Definitely one of the most gorgeous beaches right out our door. Property is exactly as pictured - very clean and the attentiveness of the host(s) was greatly appreciated! ##### Julie W. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith G. 11 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach Paradise Ultimate ‘mental health’ vacation spot. Definitely recommend this place if you need to reset. ##### Keith G. Stayed 6 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Alison B. 31 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing location right on the beach! Traditional Costa Rican space, ie hot water in shower only. Some maintenance needed - lights over kitchen didn’t work, fridge missing shelves. It's all about the location!! Fabulous beach!@Fabuloubeach walk ##### Alison B. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsay L. 26 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise on Playa Penca We loved every minute of our stay. We had the beach nearly to ourselves and the sunsets were incredible. It was a short walk to a few nearby (and delicious) restaurants. We also walked into Surfside a few times - maybe a 25 min walk.Digna was very friendly and quickly responded to any questions. The room was clean. Bed was very comfortable. Everything was perfect. We hope to return on our next trip to Costa Rica. ##### Lindsay L. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenni L. 24 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay and location!! Cabina Azul was exactly what you see...absolutely paradise. It was the perfect location to see many beaches and towns if you have a car. We loved eating at the local sodas, shopping at the superminis and drinking at the local outdoor bar was a great experience. I would definately stay again. ##### Jenni L. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenifer M. 4 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolute gem This was the most amazing place. The beach was pristine, clean, great swimming beach. View from room was amazing. The hosts were very welcoming and friendly. It has the most beautiful beach by far from most places in Guanacaste. Will definitely stay again. This is a once in a lifetime place to stay. You will Not be dis ##### Jenifer M. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James R. 9 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### So relaxing What a great place to decompress. Will return ##### James R. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra S. 22 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it! The location is great and Digna and Omar were so gracious. ##### Debra S. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023