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Front Beach Montezuma

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Interior
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Cobano, Puntarenas
  • Montezuma Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Montezuma Gardens
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Montezuma Falls
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Cóbano Airport (ACO)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Front Beach Montezuma

Beautiful house on the beach for rent near the village. The area is safe and fairly quiet with plenty of scenic views. The house is has air conditioning in every room as well as a big patio garden and parking space for two cars. If you like maritime activities we have equipment for snorkeling, fishing, scuba, etc. available to rent.

Keywords: front beach, jungle, ocean front, Montezuma main beach

Property manager

Ivan Rutter

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Montezuma

Located in Cóbano, this villa is in a rural area and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Santa Teresa Beach and Romelia Wildlife Refuge can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Los Delfines Golf & Country Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cobano, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Montezuma Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Montezuma Catholic Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Montezuma Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Piedra Colorada - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Montezuma Falls - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cocina De Leña La Cobaneña - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Marisqueria Soemi - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bakery Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Panadería Cabuya - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Front Beach Montezuma pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Front Beach Montezuma ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Front Beach Montezuma ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Front Beach Montezuma located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cóbano villa is within a 5-minute walk of Montezuma Beach, Montezuma Catholic Church and Montezuma Gardens. Piedra Colorada and Romelia Wildlife Refuge are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hugo L.

Great stay on the beach

It was beautiful and Ivan was really taking care of us!

8/10 Good

Bernard G

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Located directly on the beach south end of Montezuma- short walk to all services. Sound of the ocean lulls you to sleep, although there's a couple of places within earshot that will sometimes have louder music (not when we were there.)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeff b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Costa Rica Fun

Traditional older beach home ... super cool.. great location very friendly staff .. Rented the place to get out of the hustle of Santa Teresa .. stayed 3 nights.. Montezuma is still a laid back Costa Rican beach town
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house at a dreamy place

Spending holiday only a few meters from the water on a wonderful beach in a beautiful house. The host is caring and we can really recommend this place for everyone who loves the sea and the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

We fell in love with the house and the location. The owners were very responsive should we need anything. The location can’t be beat. Right downtown and right on the beach. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Calm and relaxing retreat

This unit we rented was very clean. The bountiful gardens was well taken care of and its flora attracted a variety of birds and butterflies. Max was an exceptional host and responded immediately to any needs that arose.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The most magical place!

From the moment we booked this place we knew it would be great! The hosts were very communicative, kind and so helpful! This home had everything we needed and more! The location of this home was amazing and we enjoyed being right on the beach! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Special place

The photos don’t do it justice. Truly a special place with the best location on the best beach in CR. And very great service from Francesca and others. Will definitely be back. ¡Pura vida!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing time

Ivan’s house is exactly as described, little piece of heaven right in beach. In the middle of montezuma town. It’s hot in montezuma but the air conditioning worked wonderful. The sunsets and nearby restaurants were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meagan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unforgettable family experience

We had an amazing stay in Montezuma. Ivan’s House felt like a second home to us - it was perfectly located and had all the amenities we needed. It felt quaint and nostalgic, the perfect place to experience the culture of Montezuma. Francesca made our check in process very smooth and was very hospitable. Zuma Tour’s was very professional and helpful in booking our transportation needs and experiences. 5 star experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ivan’s House

Beautiful home right on the beach right next to Montezuma down town. We had a wonderful stay here waking up to the beach front seeing the sunrise and swimming in the amazingly warm Pacific Ocean. The host was great and we even got to meet Ivan. Thank you for our amazing stay in Montezuma at Ivan’s house!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a wonderful place! Communication with Francesca and Giulia was easy and clear. The house is right on the beach and easy walk to shops (especially loved the fruit/vegetable stand almost across the street. Get up early at least once to watch the sunrise right out the door. Beach out front is calm for swimming so a little busy. Other more secluded places are within walking distance
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GREAT

Bettter than we hoper for
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

PERFECT!

The location was excellent and the home was perfect. Just what you would hope for in an open air home on the beach with incredible sunrises and view of the water every morning! Convenient to walk to any store, restaurant or bar the small town has to offer. Can enjoy hearing some evening music from local outdoor areas, but not too loud. In comparison to Santa Teresa, Montezuma was a great quiet, less crowded beach and town to stay--glad we made this choice. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwaine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect spot

we loved this property, perfectly located on the beach, and just close enough to town. Francesca was great to work with, she started the stay the day before with a pin to tell us the exact location, she was there to greet us and show us the house, she set us up with the tortuga island tour. First class operation all the way. We Will Be Back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anabelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Montezuma Weekend

Ivan’s house was just as described. You open the front gate and you’re on the beach. You don’t need a car if you want to hang around town or go to the beach. Stores and restaurants are a very short walking distance. Zuma tours is on the same property so tours are a no brainer if you want to book a trip to Tortuga island or something else fun. There is a hostel next door but we were pleasantly surprised by how little noise there was. The air conditioned bedrooms were much appreciated because it was very hot. We enjoyed drinking wine on the porch hammocks with the roar of the ocean and a stunning view.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tristan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One week in Montazuma

My friends and I had a great time at Ivan's place and in Montezuma. Waking up to the waves and a wonderful beach view every day was amazing. Ivan was very helpful and overall a great host. We used his tour company Zuma Tours, a couple of times for a boat trip and ziplining. The Zuma Tour staff were all very nice people and provided a great experience. The house is right in town so mornings tend to be somewhat noisy, but having such close access to town and the beach made it worth it for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carmen F., Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Fantastic Place for a Real Vacation

I went to Montezuma with my family during Eastern. Ivan's House is more beautiful in person. The house is very comfortable, with a full kitchen and cable TV. But what made our vacation memorable was the warm and personal attention we received from Ivan and his wife, from information to organizing tours for us, and who can forget those wonderful lobsters that he brought one afternoon along with the recipe for the perfect pasta with a creamy lobster sauce! We can wait to go back.

10/10 Excellent

Billie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful View

Waking up to the sound of the ocean and being able to walk right onto the beach from the yard is wonderful. The staff at Zuma Tours are very nice and helpful. The house is within walking distance to restaurants, groceries, bars, shopping....pretty much whatever you may want/need. Being so close to everything, you can sometimes hear the goings on in town but it didn't bother us. We really enjoyed our stay at Ivan's House. Montezuma is a laid back beach town that is an excellent place to get away. We did a fishing trip and bioluminescence tour with Zuma Tours. They were amazing experiences! We got to see humpback whales, dolphins, and sea turtles on the fishing trip! Tortuga Island is beautiful and swimming in the bioluminescent water is so cool! I highly recommend booking a tour with Zuma Tours.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we were looking for

We wanted a beach house. That is exactly what we got. The house is very open and right next to the beach ( could walk barefoot to the ocean). It is rustic but very clean. AC in bedrooms was good except the upstairs bedroom struggled a bit with 118 degree heat index days. Owners were very responsive. If we ever return, we will certainly try to reserve this property again. It was relaxing, close to great restaurants, reasonable kitchen for cooking our own breakfasts and the beautiful beach was never crowded. Like I said, for what we were looking for it was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

matthew r., Santa cruz, ca

Amazing location but could use some love

The location is right on the beach and super central in tiny Montezuma. It is close to the river as well. It is a very open house without screens nor ceiling fans which would be fine if there was a strong ocean breeze, but there is not. It is right in a protective cove with very little breeze. That's why we have to give this 3 stars =( It's a shame because if there would be adequate mosquito protection it would be an amazing place to stay.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Amber W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Central location

At first glance, the house is super cute. The patio and the views are stunning. I could (and did) sit on the patio for hours a day. It was clean when we checked in and the person who greeted us was great. It’s also very central to the little village (1 minute walk to restaurants and supermarket) and to Zuma tours for excursions. Downsides - the beach here is pretty littered. You can’t really tell from the gorgeous patio view, but when you leave the patio,it’s littered with driftwood and garbage. That’s not the fault of this vrbo or the host. There was also a person in a tent living 10 feet from our back door on the beach, which was odd and slightly disturbing. The host was available after check in and very nice. The WiFi was down during our stay. The place is largely open air which is magnificent for the views, but know that the kitchen has a monumental ant issue that makes it difficult to cook.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Art H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay in Montezuma

We loved our stay at Ivan's place! The house is steps from the ocean and the beach out front is a beautiful and lively scene. The house is walking distance from several other beaches where we saw capuchin monkeys swinging through the palms. There are some great restaurants very nearby where you can sip a cocktail and enjoy the panoramic views of the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little bit of paradise

What a perfect little place. Right near all the action but with tons of privacy. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

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Hosted by Ivan Rutter

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