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Casa Olas, Leatherback nesting, and Surfing main break Playa Grande

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Looking north towards Playa Grande village from private entrance to beach
Looking south towards Tamarindo
101 steps from the casa to the beach!!!!!
Beautiful Playa Grande
Bedroom 1 king size bed

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Playa Grande, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz,, Guanacaste Province
  • Grande Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Tamarindo Beach
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Playa Langosta
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Casa Olas, Leatherback nesting, and Surfing main break Playa Grande

Casa Olas is a rare and special place, located directly on beautiful Playa Grande beach. A private path from the house leads to a miles long world class surfing beach and Leatherback turtle nesting preserve (Marino Las Baulas National Park), all on a pristine untouched coastline where you will always see, hear, and feel the ocean.

Bright and clean, this cottage has a fully equipped kitchen, great room with French doors leading to a screened porch where we have watched humpback whales pass by during their annual migration, two bedrooms with comfy king size beds, a double sink bathroom and sunken shower, TV/internet, outdoor living on an attached patio, garden seating, BBQ, a manager/Victor and concierge/Dawn in the neighborhood.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Patricia through the VRBO site.

Property manager

Patricia

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Sensitive systems will not survive large gathering
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We are trying to get the local iguanas to quit ...
Our manager Victor/ Dawn owner/operators of Cafe Mar Azul, are less than 5 minutes away who will meet you at their restaurant and check you in.
Bookings Please gather sheets, towels, etc and start the wash prior to your checkout at 10 am as this will help with tight turnovers … Muchas gracias

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
Note from host: sensitive systems will not survive large gathering
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

We should mention

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

About the area

Playa Grande

Located in Palm Beach Estates, a neighbourhood in Cabo Velas, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Conchal Beach and Tamarindo Beach. Las Baulas National Marine Park and Monkey Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Playa Grande, Cabo Velas, Santa Cruz,, Guanacaste Province

What's nearby

  • Grande Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 37 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 44 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Playa Langosta - 45 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Pico Bistro - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Venezia Gelati y Café - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Nari - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Olas, Leatherback nesting, and Surfing main break Playa Grande pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Olas, Leatherback nesting, and Surfing main break Playa Grande?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Olas, Leatherback nesting, and Surfing main break Playa Grande?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Olas, Leatherback nesting, and Surfing main break Playa Grande located?

Located in Palm Beach Estates, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Grande Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Las Baulas National Marine Park and Ventanas Beach. Conchal Beach and Playa Zapotillal are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

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

Wonderful place and people❣️

Our stay at Casa Olas was amazing! Everything was perfect, Patricia and Bill are the best hosts! The beach access is one of the best on the coast and the private walkway is a special experience! We will 100% stay here again…great people, neighborhood, several small businesses doing great things and quick trips north and south along the beach are amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

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

Great Palm Beach Casita

Spent 5 nights at the property for a quick beach getaway. Everything was great and as advertised. The house was stocked with everything we needed and even more! The location was amazing. We spent most of our time surfing and enjoying sunsets right out in front of the access. Patricia and Bill were awesome in their prompt communication as well. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

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

Casa Las Olas

We are booking again for next year for 2 weeks so obviously we loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

nicholas a.

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

Great Stay

We had a great stay at this house. The location right on the beach can't be beat!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gracia s.

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

Pura vida!

Can't say enough about our Christmas at the beach! Peaceful, wonderful people, great restaurants and phenomenal sunsets every night. Exactly what we wanted for a vacation. Our thanks to Patricia and Dawn for being so responsive and giving great advice!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nina F.

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

Great little beach casa!

We loved our trip to Playa Grande! The house was perfect for our family of four. We lucked out & got to experience a lunar eclipse from the beach. Just amazing! The property manager, Dawn, was incredibly responsive & so helpful. We ate at her restaurant multiple times while in town & it was delicious! I highly recommend the arroz con camarones…yum.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wolfie B.

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

Beautiful beach cottage.

Quaint, perfect beach cottage. I loved everything about this place. The butterflies were dreamy. The beds and rooms are very accommodating. Wonderful neighborhood and the experience checking in was seamless.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Playa Paradise

Slice of paradise. Loved everything about the property and it’s location. Would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a getaway from the party central areas of Costa Rica.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Matt H., Durango, CO

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

Amazing Location!

This amazing location is quiet and beautiful! Hosts are wonderful and helpful. It would be a 5 star rating if there were comfortable chairs or couch - the only place to relax comfortably was on the bed.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

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

Perfect for our relaxation vacation

This property is the cutest 2 bedroom cottage ON the beach. It's in a tranquil neighborhood with 3 good restaurants in walking distance and a couple places to book tours and transportation. It's walking distance (20 minutes walk on the beach) to Tamarindo (which is busy , but has lots of restaurants, places to rent cars, and a larger grocery store. There are water taxis that can take you across to the beach OR you can take it to Hotel Grateful and then it's just a short walk to the house. The beach is just picture perfect and peaceful. The house has all the necessities. We loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

JILL H., Salida

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

Simply fantastic!

A wonderful property in a wonderful, mellow town! Owner was easy to communicate with and local property manager was excellent as well. The beach was great and right there! The house was comfortable and had just what we needed. We loved it! Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

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

Beautiful Casa Olas

Casa Olas is a really nice small house right on Playa Grande beach. Thank you to Patricia for your help and tips about the area! The check in process was super easy with Victor from Cafe Azul Mar. We really enjoyed our stay in Casa Olas in the Palm Beach Estates. This is a very quiet and relaxed area that is just across the river from the more touristy Tamarindo. It was only on our last night that there was a loud party going on two houses away. There are a couple of good places to eat within walking distance.....the small hotel across the street has an elevated outdoor dining area and good food. Cafe Azul Mar is also within walking distance and was offering daily fresh fish, which was really good. Dawn (wife of Victor) took care of my surfboard needs and also helped us out by arranging our covid tests for return to the US. Overall, this was a great stay for us and I would highly recommend Casa Olas! Doug (San Luis Obispo, CA)
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michaela B.

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

Amazing place, amazing stay

We returned to Playa grande as we love this location and house Pat and Bill offer to rent. Thank you!!

10/10 Excellent

Maia N., 3 Rd Gen Californian living in England

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

Lovely Casita in Playa Grande

I found this house really sweet and private - with a well equipped kitchen and a lovely cool front room and an adorable porch. Pay and Billy couldn’t have been more helpful. I’ll be back...
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michaela B.

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

Great experience, beautiful location

This place is exactly what we looked for. Quiet location with private access to the beach. Very nice and well-maintained house and extremely helpful owners. We´d like to return if there will be opportunity to visit Costa Rica again. Can highly recommend for people who like rather quiet places out of typical tourist spots.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

brian M.

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

Great little house, perfect location

Playa Grande is so nice, quiet, safe, clean and the location of the house provides a great vibe. The house in pretty much in the center of the ~3-mile beach and though quiet, also provides convenience as there are little restaurants/cafes, surfboard rentals plus a little market within a few minutes walk. The backyard of the house has a short path leading directly to the beach and provides views of the ocean. The hosts were very responsive, knew the area, and offered great advice. The house was setup nicely, had plenty of towels and linens. All the appliances(Fridge, AC, water bubbler, and multiple ceiling fans all worked well. We intend to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

About the host

Hosted by Patricia

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Languages:

English