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NEW - 4 bed, 4.5 bath home w/ private beach access, volleyball court, & pool

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Secluded luxury - pool and garden
Exterior
Pool and full size beach volleyball court
Pool dining and lounge area
Pool side dining/lounge

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Guanacaste Province, Guanacaste Province
  • Grande Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Tamarindo Beach
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Playa Langosta
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Bedroom #3

1 King Bed

Bedroom #4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 4 (Bedroom #4)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom #1 (Bedroom #1)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom #2 (Bedroom #2)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom #5 (Pool/Outdoor)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom # (Bedroom #3)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

NEW - 4 bed, 4.5 bath home w/ private beach access, volleyball court, & pool

Casa Buena Vida (Good Life) is a new and exclusive listing just steps away from Playa Grande Beach.

Enjoy your morning coffee on the secluded second floor balcony nestled in the trees and listen to the sound of the waves crashing and monkeys howling.

In the afternoon, enjoy a game of volleyball on your private volleyball court, meditate in the gorgeous garden area, and later walk to the beach using your private beach path to enjoy a STUNNING sunset.

Casa Buena Vida is located in the exclusive community of Palm Beach Estates, Playa Grande, which offers 24 hour community patrolling security. As an added layer of secureness, Casa Buena Vida also has its own private security on site, 9:30pm - 5:30am.

The property boasts large eco friendly gardens highlighting plants and trees native to our location in Costa Rica, an innovative salt water pool, and full size beach volleyball court.

The home is 2 floors and features a bright and impeccably designed lounge space that opens to a large balcony on the second floor overlooking the private beach path and jungle. You will be surrounded by modern and sleek architecture with a minimalist design. The house is tastefully decorated in a simple yet refined style, incorporating local materials that blend comfort with modernity. All of the furniture is custom designed and hand crafted in Costa Rica. The common areas of the home are thoughtfully designed and laid out to include a fully equipped kitchen opening to large and open lounge/entertainment area, second floor balcony with seating for 10, first floor entertainment area with wet bar area, and a gorgeous spiral staircase between floors. You are surrounded by large windows and sliding doors throughout these spaces to welcome natural sun and amazing views of your secluded tropical space.

There are 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. All of the bedrooms have en suite bathrooms, large closets, and AC. There are 2 safes located in the house, bedroom #2 (second floor) and bedroom #3 (first floor).

There is high speed Wi-Fi throughout the house, pool areas, and beautiful gardens for you to enjoy.

Max number of guests: 11
*no pets*

PROPERTY DETAILS:

- Innovative salt water pool with 6 sun loungers and 2 bean bag relaxing chairs

- Outdoor dining setting for 6

- Full size professional beach volleyball court

- Large garden that highlights interesting and unique plants and trees specific to our Guanacaste location, sitting area in garden as well

- Private path leading directly to the beach, just steps away from the house

- Outdoor shower

- Situated in the desirable community of Palm Beach Estates, Playa Grande, with 24 hour community security. As an added layer of secureness, Casa Buena Vida also has private security patrol on site, 9:30pm - 5:30am.

- Conveniently located within walking distance to some of the top ranked restaurants in Playa Grande and a small high end market

- Keyless entry with alarm system, as well as private nightly security (9:30pm - 5:30am)

- Custom designed furniture throughout the house

HOUSE LAYOUT - SECOND FLOOR:

- Large sitting area with 55 inch Smart TV and Google Home entertainment system

- Gorgeous kitchen area with large refrigerator, coffee maker, blender, oven, gas stove top, and bar seating for 8

- Large second floor balcony with custom made table and seating for 10, gas BBQ, hammock, and surrounded with bench seating to ensure that the entire group can take advantage of the sounds of the ocean, monkeys, jungle sounds and star gazing

- Bedroom 1 (second floor): 1 queen size bed, 2 individual size beds located in a private loft area, large closet, and attached full bath

- Bedroom 2 (second floor): 1 king size bed, large closet, safe, and attached full bath

HOUSE LAYOUT - FIRST FLOOR:

- Lounge/Entertainment area with 55 inch Smart TV and Google Home Entertainment system

- Wet bar area with popcorn machine, small refrigerator and sink area for preparing your favorite drinks and snacks

- Bedroom 3 (first floor): 1 king size bed, large closet, safe, and attached full bath

- Bedroom 4 (first floor): 1 queen bed and 1 individual bed, large closet, and attached full bath

- Stunning and unique spiral staircase connecting the floors

LUXURY AMENITIES (INCLUDED):

- Housekeeping service provided every other day, with the exception of Sundays

- Pool and gardening service provided Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

- Bed linens, towels (bath and beach), and toiletries (soap, shampoo, conditioner) provided

- For the security of our guests and the safety of our home, we have external security cameras located at the front and back gates, front entrance and also pool area.

A booking with Buena Vida includes your own private 5 star concierge dedicated to you and your family from the moment of your booking and at all times during your stay. A wide variety of extra amenities and services are at your person disposal. Some of these amenities include, private chef, at home catering, food/beverage stocking service, daily breakfast, extra housekeeping/laundry service, massages, childcare service, and a wide array of excursions and activities for all ages and interests!

ABOUT PLAYA GRANDE:

Playa Grande is most known for incredible surfing, boasting one of the best beach breaks in the world. In addition to surfing Playa Grande also has a diversity of other outdoor activities, wildlife, and nature to create an unforgettable experience for everyone of all ages and interests.

Playa Grande is one of Guanacaste’s most secluded beaches, with more than 3 miles of white sand beach for those who enjoy untouched nature, harmony and are looking for a relaxing vacation. You will experience some of the most amazing sunsets you have ever seen. It is most known among surfers for its warm waters and consistent breaks which makes it one of the most celebrated surfing spots in Costa Rica. Steady beach breaks churn out beautifully formed barrels for both long and short boarders and with such a long shoreline, surfers can always find a private wave to ride. 


Grande’s three-mile stretch of shoreline is also perfect for sunbathing, long runs and beach walks.  The beach is part of The Las Baulas National Marine Park, an important nesting site for leatherback sea turtles. Please note, the beach is closed at night during turtle nesting season, October - May, to protect the turtles and their beautiful and delicate process of laying eggs.


Come, enjoy, and experience the true meaning of PURA VIDA! 


Property manager

Dawn Pinkham

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
Parking available

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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 is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Playa Grande

Palm Beach Estates, a neighbourhood in Cabo Velas, is home to this holiday home. 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.
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Guanacaste Province, Guanacaste Province

What's nearby

  • Grande Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 42 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 44 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Playa Langosta - 50 min drive - 21.5 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Pico Bistro - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Venezia Gelati y Café - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Nari - ‬30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does NEW - 4 bed, 4.5 bath home w/ private beach access, volleyball court, & pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is NEW - 4 bed, 4.5 bath home w/ private beach access, volleyball court, & pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is NEW - 4 bed, 4.5 bath home w/ private beach access, volleyball court, & pool located?

Located in Palm Beach Estates, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Grande Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Las Baulas National Marine Park and Ventanas Beach. Tamarindo Church and Playa Zapotillal are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Guy H.

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

Awesome Trip to Playa Grande

Can't say enough good things about this property and the host, Dawn. It's everything you need for a trip to playa grande. The listing says its 2 minutes to the beach - however it is more like 20 seconds. Great pool for the kids, easy walk to the beach, plenty of restaurants around you to eat - walking distance. We had Dawn stock the house with groceries before we arrived. She was able to schedule all of our excursions and activities as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

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

AMAZING :)

We had the best time at Casa Buena Vida! The home and property was absolutely fabulous & immaculate. Dawn and Ruth were beyond fabulous from start to finish and made every aspect of our vacation seamless and extra special. Got to surf out back, ride bikes, explore the area, do yoga, cook, eat great local food, massages in the backyard, just overall a great vacation and immaculate property!!!! The home is so well decorated & stocked and the yard is next level, beautiful gardens, fabulous pool, truly so peaceful and exactly what we came for. We will be back!!! Thank you guys for such a beautiful vacation and home.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray P.

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

A experience in Playa Grande

Our trip to Casa Buena Vida could not have been better!The property manager, Dawn, and her entire team were amazing from start to finish. They were incredibly helpful, available, and accommodating leading up to the trip, they were warm and hospitable during our entire 9-day stay, and they were excellent in the entire check-out and follow-up process. Dawn arrange for an in house chef to come and make us two amazing dinners, a great masseuse, as well as daily cleaning service by a friendly and capable staff. The house was beautiful, very quiet and private, and just a few steps down to the beach and surf. The outdoor pool and shower were great luxuries, although we never quite got organized enough to use the private volleyball court.I would highly recommend Casa Buena Vida for anyone looking for an exceptional experience in Playa Grande. The house is beautiful, and Dawn and her team are exceptional.The only drawback to the entire experience was attempting to pay through the VRBO app, which was quite challenging and frustrating. But, Dawn more than made up for this hassle, and the entire trip was A.Thanks Dawn, and team, and look forward to seeing you all again next year. Pura Vida!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Dawn Pinkham

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I moved to Costa Rica from Boston in 2008, where I was working for 10 years as a Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel. I had taken a sabbatical from my job to come to volunteer for a few months teaching English and ended up still here 16 years later! I immediately felt a great connection with Pura Vida and all of the people in Costa Rica. I met my husband, Victor, a year after living in CR and we opened our restaurant, Cafe Mar Azul in 2017, shortly after our daughter was born.

I am a dual citizen of USA and Costa Rica, although my official ‘home’ is Costa Rica. And after living here for so many years have discovered so many amazing things that I love to share with visitors. I speak English and Spanish. I have never taken a Spanish class, but have taught myself everything by immersing myself in the culture and speaking with people.

Hospitality is my passion and creating guest experiences that are unforgettable is my goal.

Why they chose this property

I LOVE Playa Grande. The monkeys that pass my back yard in the afternoons, the iguanas that lounge in the sun on the trees in the front, and all of the other nature that we are surrounded by. And surfing, long beach walks, sunsets, sunsets, and sunsets!

What makes this property unique

Casa Buena Vida is unlike any other property in Playa Grande. After enjoying a fun game of volleyball on your private court, jump into the salt water pool and finish by walking down your own secluded and private beach path to watch a stunning sunset.

Languages:

English, Spanish