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Villa Gringo Paradise
Comfortable queen bed
Room
Full Size Loft bedroom
Principal full bath

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Potrero, Guanacaste Province
  • Penca Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Playa Potrero
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Flamingo Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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 manager

Scott Lawlis

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
It's a FAMILY Villa! However loft stairs steep
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Small parties ok, respect neighbors
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please leave villa as you found it, abide by pool rules
Respect our furniture and use coasters on our hardwood areas . Please move BBQ pit to front or back porch to use and clean ashes afterwards
Remove trash and food when you check out please

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
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

About the area

Potrero

Located in Tempate, this villa is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Playa Potrero and Flamingo Beach. Haras del Mar Equestrian Center and Diamante Eco Adventure Park are also worth visiting.
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Potrero, Guanacaste Province

What's nearby

  • Penca Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Playa Potrero - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Playa Prieta - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Conchal Beach - 55 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco Loco Bar & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Las Brisas - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Amigos Tacos y Beer - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gracia - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Soda Marcell - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Gringo Paradise, a perfect Costa Rican get away! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Gringo Paradise, a perfect Costa Rican get away! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gringo Paradise, a perfect Costa Rican get away!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gringo Paradise, a perfect Costa Rican get away!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Gringo Paradise, a perfect Costa Rican get away! located?

Situated near the beach, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Potrero Bay and Playa Potrero. Penca Beach and Playa Prieta are also within 1 mile (2 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

Elisabeth H.

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
Stayed 77 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha G.

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.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert E., Dartmouth. Nova Scotia

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 !
Stayed 38 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Guy W.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Scott Lawlis

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My wife and I have two adult sons and currently live in Blanco, Texas. I am a sales professional for a Paper/packaging Distributor and do real estate investing. As a family unit we have always traveled extensively and just kept returning to Costa Rica year after year because of the wonderful beaches, friendly people, awesome wildlife and great weather. After staying all over the country in various places for 15 years, We finally decided to purchase our own little slice of paradise here in Potrero, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. If you appreciate Awesome Sunsets, a slow relaxing lifestyle, great food and drink, and excursions you will remember for a lifetime, Potrero is for you!

Why they chose this property

We knew that safety would be paramount to our guests so we bought our little Villa in what we believe to be one of the safest places in Costa Rica. We have a 7 day a week, 24 hours a day guarded neighborhood in a PERFECT location just blocks from the beach, and in-between the two most popular beach towns in Guanacaste, Playa's de CoCo, and Tamarindo.

There are so many wonderful restaurants near our villa, from basic "Typical Tico" food, amazing pizzas, great seafood, to fine dining. There is a beachfront restaurant and bar blocks away named Las Brisas where you can relax and excellent food and beverages while watching the waves.

Many of the villa's in our neighborhood are owned by Italians and many have began businesses nearby including 3 of the best Italian Restaurants in Costa Rica! Also the best Gelato ever is on the nearby Potrero square.

Walking through our grounds is a wonderful experience in itself. There are mature mango, banana, and starfruit trees, as well as many beautiful flowering shrubs that are all kept trimmed and beautiful by our grounds staff. In the evenings ambient lights light the path home. You will hear the howler monkeys in the mornings on the screens in porch!

Nearby activities are endless, from the longest Zip-line in All of Costa Rica at the Diamante wildlife reserve to Deep Sea Fishing, Golfing, ATV rentals, Surfing, horseback riding, hiking, and don't forget the celebrated Glorious Sunsets! Our villa is easily accessible from the Liberia Airport, less than an hour drive in your rental car or shared shuttle.

What makes this property unique

Our Neighborhood owns a small Beachfront park and open air bar right on Playa Penca that opens during the busy season. Playa Penca is one of the safest and most beautiful beaches in all of Costa Rica. The little park has a restroom as well as Palapa's for sitting in the shade. It is an amenity for the owners and guests of the Villaggio neighborhoods.

.There is an ATM on Site as well!

Our huge sparkling neighborhood Pool has lounge chairs, a hot tub, and even bathrooms so you don't have to walk back to the villa while enjoying the sun.

We are a family that loves to cook so we have equipped our little kitchen with many appliances such as a rice cooker, crock pot, blender, microwave oven, coffee maker. We have sharp knives, cutting board, and mixing bowls . We have nice pots and pans, even pans to make brownies or cookies on.

We have beach chairs, umbrellas, and even coolers for your use at the beach. Our roomy screened in Porch is a perfect place to dine, entertain, and a desk and chair work space for those who work from home.

We have replaced both mattresses with nice Pillow-top mattresses, and bought a new comfy couch that has two push button foot rests . We have many repeat guests that return year after year.

After you book, we email all of our guests a complete House book that includes everything about the house and restaurants that we think are wonderful, as well as fun activities near by.

Languages:

English, Spanish