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Unparalleled Retreat: Ocean Views, Lush Greenery, Sleeps 22!!

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One of our favorite spots to relax under a green canopy and absorb the views.
The main house and its rustic charm
View of the Dolphin Apartment
Main House's terrace
Pool area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
9 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 22

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste
  • Flamingo Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Playa Potrero
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Conchal Beach
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

4 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom 8

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 9

1 Queen Bed

9 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Bathroom 8

Bathroom 9

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Unparalleled Retreat: Ocean Views, Lush Greenery, Sleeps 22!!

Welcome to our magical retreat in the heart of Flamingo Beach, one of Costa Rica's most picturesque coastal gems! Nestled just 50 meters from the pristine white sands, our property offers an unrivaled ocean view that will take your breath away as you watch incredible sunsets.
Immerse yourself in the tranquility of our very lush surroundings, bounded by vibrant greenery and a majestic century-old Ceiba at the edge of our pool terrace which provides shade to our large refreshing swimming pool.

What sets us apart? We're one of the few homes in the area with a capacity of up to 9 bedrooms, comfortably accommodating up to 22 persons without feeling cluttered, and offering a perfect location. While our home exudes rustic charm, it provides all the modern comforts and amenities necessary for a delightful stay.

Our pricing structure allows you to tailor your experience based on the number of rooms you choose to include. The rental starts with main house rental which in 2024 costs $900 during the high season and $700 in the low season. The house comprises three bedrooms: one with a queen-size bed, another with two queen beds, and a third featuring four spacious bunk beds suitable for accommodating eight adults. You can then increase the capacity by adding up to 6 detached bedrooms strategically scattered throughout the property, offering unparalleled privacy for larger groups. Four of these units feature a queen bed, while two others offer a king-size bed. The rate for each detached room is $100 per night during the high season or $75 in the low season. Two of these units have a convenient kitchenette with a refrigerator and we refer to them as apartments. It's important to note that any of these supplementary units not included in your rental will be securely closed off and will not be made available to any third party.

Starting in January 2025, the rate for the main house only will be $1,200 in the high season, and $900 in the low season. Any detached bedroom will cost $100 per night in both seasons.

It is important to note that the automatic quote given by VRBO includes the main house only. Once you decide how many additional rooms you will need – if any –we can gladly give you an exact quote and adjust the rate.

All rentals include a caretaker and housekeeper Monday to Saturday to ensure your stay is seamless, along with a night guard for added security. Transportation and chef services are available separately.

For weekly stays or longer (7 nights), we offer a 10% discount, making it even more enticing to embrace the beauty and tranquility our property offers.

Please note, during high season months, for weekly stays we do not offer Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday rentals.

Discover the magic of Flamingo Beach from the comfort of our charming retreat, where nature meets comfort, and every moment is an opportunity to create lasting memories. Your Costa Rican escape awaits!

Property manager

Ricardo Umaña

Languages

English, French, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 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 is not permitted
Cancellations made with at least 45 days prior to the check-in date will receive full Reservation Deposit back (which is 50% of total rental amount)
If a cancellation occurs with less than 45 days, the Reservation Deposit will become non-refundable but rescheduling will be offered at no cost.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cabo Velas

Located in Cabo Velas, this villa is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Flamingo Beach and Playa Potrero. Monkey Park and Haras del Mar Equestrian Center 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 Flamingo, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Flamingo Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Playa Potrero - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Playa Brasilito - 9 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Reserva Conchal Golf Course - 11 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Conchal Beach - 49 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bamboo Asian Fusion Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coco Loco Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caracola Poolside Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rodízio Guanacasteco La Sabana - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Spirula - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Unparalleled Retreat: Ocean Views, Lush Greenery, Sleeps 22!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Unparalleled Retreat: Ocean Views, Lush Greenery, Sleeps 22!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unparalleled Retreat: Ocean Views, Lush Greenery, Sleeps 22!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unparalleled Retreat: Ocean Views, Lush Greenery, Sleeps 22!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unparalleled Retreat: Ocean Views, Lush Greenery, Sleeps 22!! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cabo Velas villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Flamingo Beach and Potrero Bay. Playa Potrero and Playa Brasilito are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Derek A.

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

Fantastic Property

Great location. Great home. Really enjoyed the caretaker, The home cleaner and security guy. All fantastic people.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ian T.

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

Hard to beat!

Villa Martita is an amazing spot! Unbeatable location with great views and relatively easy beach access (which was not crowded at all even over Christmas). Blend of rustic and modern amenities. The kitchen was amazing. Ricardo was very responsive, even in Christmas Day. The staff were amazing as well!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janna A.

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

Excellent location

We had a group of 10 adults, mostly in their 30's. Plenty of room for all of us to relax and spend time together. Older home, but we liked the authentic vibes. Santos the grounds keeper and Luis the night time security were both great and took care of all of our needs. Location was perfect. Just steps down and very short walk to the beach and close to Coco Loco restaurant. We ate there twice, but daily walks for coconut drinks was popular. More shops and restaurants were within walking distance. We really only used the car to get to the super market and once to get guys to charter fishing. It was an awesome vacation. Playa Flamingo is beautiful and laid back. My husband and I are already planning another trip for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S.

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

Shelley

Amazing place and experience! Everyone from Ricardo to Santos and Luis were super helpful. Will be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

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

Perfect location and great host

We had a party of 18 people on property and everyone had plenty of room. This property is a little rustic, but absolutely perfect for us. Ricardo is an excellent host that was very easy to communicate with and work out arrangements. We were in to have our wedding on the beach at Playa flamingo . Ricardo was very knowledgeable of the area and was extremely helpful with contacts to help arrange our stay. If you are looking for a quiet spot to vacation or to host a huge number of family and friends this is an excellent location. When arranging stay out of the country, the host communication is absolutely key. Ricardo is an excellent communicator and was fantastic to work with. I would love to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

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

Amazing views

As stated in other reviews, the house is dated, but the amenities and location are perfect! We had a great week enjoying the pool and easy walk down to the beach. Walked to Coco Loco daily because we did not cook much, but the kitchen had everything you need if you do prefer to cook. We had iguanas and spotted a coati in a tree! Great week!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

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

Great stay - we will be back

Our group rented Villa Martita for the week. Four familes, consistinf of 8 adults and 6 teenagers. The property was as advertised. Perfect location with a short 2 minute walk to one of the most beautiful beaches I've ever been to. The pool is fantastic, as is the kitchen and appliances. There is a large table that we ate our meals at outside, and spots to lounge and eat indoors. Some notes about the property and some other items:The Property - The bedrooms are all air conditioned, but the main house area was not. Things got a little sticky during the day, but luckily the pool and beach was always there to cool you off. There was also a breeze most of the day, but after dark it was still pretty warm. The furniture could use some updating, but was comfortable for the most part. The outpost bedrooms were fine, but the bathrooms were outdoors. This wasn't as big as deal that you would think. The Staff- The staff at Villa Marita was great. There is a day Staff all day for 6 days per week. She cleaned the floors, bathrooms, and bedrooms each day. She also collected and washed towels every day. The night watchman was there each night to make sure that the property was safe from people and animals (namely monkeys). We never felt unsafe, but it was nice to have someone there each night. The staff also cleaned the pool each day. The staff made our stay so much better. The Beach - As I mentioned, the beach is right there. The picture from the pool says it
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee B.

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

Beautiful property in a great location

This property is great! The view is beautiful! The pool is large and clean the the beach is literally right down the steps and across the street, super close! The house has a nice updated kitchen with a huge fridge which was great for our group! It was rainy season, and it rained! But the beautiful terrace was a great gathering space for our group of 12 to play cards and games. The house is in a great location, within walking distance to several restaurants (including Coco Loco, may favorite!) The staff kept the place very clean and were very nice. Overall it was an amazing house for our family gathering. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Family Vacation

We enjoyed our stay at the Villa immensely! We really have nothing bad to say. We stayed for 10 days Ricardo and his team were always ready to help if we had any questions or needs. It is a 5 min walk away from beautiful Playa Flamingo beach. The pool was a great way to cool down if you didn't feel like going to the beach. If you get the chance to stay at this Villa I recommend it. Thank you for your hospitality Ricardo and team
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

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

Pura vida at Villa Marita

We spent 2 weeks at Villa Martita in June/July ‘24, with family and friends, using every bedroom available. The marvelous view, large pool, newly renovated kitchen, and efficient and helpful staff are all highlights. Some of the bathrooms need updating and a few struggled to get hot water or good water pressure. The open-air, typical Tico common and dining areas were large and comfortable, except during the worst heat or rain. All bedrooms had strong A/C and the beds and linens very comfortable. The house sits on a hill just above Coco Loco and had a stupendous view of July 4 fireworks on the beach. We hope to come back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Brieanna K.

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

Older House, great location

The location was ideal as the beach is beautiful and it’s close to several good restaurants. The house is older and does not have air conditioning in any communal areas, only the bedrooms and the kitchen is not ideal for cooking for a large party. Ricardo and Luis were very helpful, and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sokdina K.

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

Exquisite Stay for Large Bachelorette

My bachelorette party and I stayed here and it accommodated 9 girls. The newly renovated kitchen was phenomenal with essential items equipped for cooking. We enjoyed the views and many seating areas for our large group. Some issues we had were: some showers only running cold water at first, limited cellular reception in the dolphin and pelican rooms, dolphin and pelican bathrooms are not securely covered, and outside critters (spiders, crabs, and raccoons). It was very comforting to know that there was a night guard and daytime caretaker. Overall, despite some small issues, I would recommend staying here for a large party. We even left some floaties for future guests to enjoy, but used an electric air machine to fill them up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Family Reunion

We stayed at Ricardo’s property for a week with five different family units. There was enough room for all of us to have space and gather together. The pool and views from there were a favorite for everyone. The staff at the house was extremely helpful and kind to everyone. We especially appreciated Luis’s help when ordering pizza one night for dinner. Ricardo was an excellent host and answered ALL of our questions leading up to and during our stay. It was a great place to all gather together.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

krambox7 k.

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

Amazing family vacation

We planned this trip for 2 years and it measured up beyond our expectations. We are a large family group of 17 people and everyone had space to relax alone as well as socialize together. We all wish we could have stayed longer. Ricardo was quick to respond to questions and hooked us up with Andres who organized transportation and excursions for us all of which were wonderful. Santos and Angelica kept the place tidy, Lois kept the place secure and Miquel cooked fabulous meals. Hope we get to go back someday
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Dianne F.

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

Comfortable stay

Location and views of the ocean from property are breathtaking! Short walk to a beautiful beach. Pool and deck area are awesome. Wonderful outdoor area for all of us to congregate in the evening as well as a large table which seats 14 so we could all eat together. Ricardo, house manager, was wonderful to work with. Quickly responded to all of our needs. Through him, we hired a chef to cook all of our evening meals which were wonderful. Would highly recommend doing this as the kitchen is quite small. The week at Villa Martita was everything we had hoped it to be. We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack J.

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

Johnson family with 6 adults and 5 childres from 5 to 12

This was a week my kids and grandkids will remember the rest of our lives. The location was excellent, the place was wonderful with plenty of room for all of us. We only used 5 bedrooms so there was plenty of room. We used the available cook for most of our meals and the food was excellent. The owner was available whenever we needed to ask questions. He furnished maid service, grounds keeper, and even security nightly. He arranged for travel, tours, colf carts, etc. which we paid for separately, We couldn't ask for more from him. Access to beach required traversing a lot of steps down and back but at 78, I made it OK, even went zip linning the first of the week then used the golf cart and a lot of rum. We will be back. Costa Rican rum and coffee are the greatest and it's easy to bring back through customs. Hasta Luego
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Very private & beautiful view!

We had a family of 13. This property is spacious, has private rooms and apartments but also has common areas to relax and gather. Outdoor living area, several patio areas and the pool. Very short walk to the beach. Beautiful sunsets everyday. Small short rain showers on a few days. But we loved it. Howler monkeys arrived in the trees on the property on our last night. We watched them eating the fruit in the trees and saw them again the next morning. The grounds keeper, and cleaning lady are there during the day but give you privacy. Luis was there overnight. We included Luis for dinner every night. He mostly ate after we went to bed probably because he’s on a different schedule than us. We went to Nicaragua for a day trip. Deep sea fishing out of Playa Flamingo and water falls, mud bath, hot springs and river cruise and lunch at a local farm. We rented Golf carts and explored 4 local beaches. Everything is close by. Great local restaurants and bars. Local grocery shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Jason and Suzy B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous property but a few items need help

We had a party of 20 people staying at Villa Martita for a senior spring break trip. The view and outdoor areas are incredible and the pool and surrounding area accommodates a large group. The hammock was so relaxing! The long table that seats a large group is a definite bonus. The properties location could not be better for an active group. We enjoyed the easy access to the beach, Coco Loco, Margaritaville for happy hour, and even walked to town several times for coffee and ice cream. The AC in the bedrooms works great (minus a couple days in one of the rooms, but Ricardo was very responsive and got it fixed). Ricardo was very attentive to our many concerns, specifically the cleanliness of the kitchen and bathrooms. Things to note: Can't flush toilet paper Daily power outages common Water runs out around noon Sewer smell in a few bathrooms Wildlife sometimes show up in house Not all rooms are shown in listing, two room have outside bathrooms, one has a tree in it. Also lots of ants, and a few large spiders. Staff is great but speak very little English. Chef service was wonderful, kitchen is small and dirty. With some cleaning and updating this place could be magical. We have some great stories and memories to last a lifetime. We would go back if it was gussied up a bit.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

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

Charming with Character

Villa Martita is beautifully decorated with a wonderful view of the beach and the sunset. The pool is large with a mix of sun and shade all day. Santos keeps the pool and deck clean and scrubs the grill. His great niece, Tatiana, cleans the kitchen and makes beds. His son, Luis, the night guard is alert to noises. I stayed in the Dolphin room which has the outdoor bathroom with 2½ walls and a vine half wall on the rest. The bathroom is set up high above a sidewalk and has plenty of ventilation and great view of the ocean. When I banged something at night, Luis was quick to run his flashlight along the sidewalks, watching for an intruder. The Dolphin room is large with a comfortable king-sized bed and a kitchenette with full refrigerator/freezer. The bathrooms in the main house are the most modern. The bunk bed room has 8 twin beds. In the Turtles Apt the bathrooms had water heaters on the shower heads; there is a full refrigerator, table, and 1 room key for the outside door. One review mentioned that the toilets don’t take toilet paper. That only applies to the Pelican apt which has a tree growing through it, which adds character, the Monkey apt, and maybe the Crab apt which we didn’t use. My sister stayed at Hotel Margaritaville and couldn’t flush toilet paper. We did not run out of water and did not lose power as mentioned in the previous review. The kitchen is in the screened in area so jump in the pool when you get hot. Villa Martita has some quirks, but is a great value!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denis B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Vacance en famille

Cette maison est très bien situé, la plage est magnétique et à distance de manche très sécuritaire, vous avez 70 marches à descendre pour vous y rendre. La petite rue entre la maison et la plage et fréquenté surtout par les gens qui se rendre à la plage. La propriété a besoin d’être mieux entretenu, pour ma part et pour le prix demandé nous sommes habitué à beaucoups luxueux. Certains choses simple sont endommagé et pourrait être facilement réparé, exemple: les portes de bois à l’entrée de la propriété, plusieurs lumières de brûlées, Eau qui coule au plafond d’une chambre qui est sous la terrasse de la piscine. Il y a des trous dans le plancher de béton de la terrasse en arrière de la maison pour ce rendre à une des chambre, dangereux pour les jeune enfants. Cet endroit est plus un chalet que une villa. Donc le prix de location devrait être plus bas.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason j.

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

lovely....

great home....wonderful staff. Security with Luis is wonderful. He roams around the property all night.....feels a little odd at first but if you talk to him, he is a very kind human being and he cares about you and his job. Pool is absolutely amazing.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Travis L.

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

Unbelievable Property - So close to the Beach

My family and I stayed at this Villa in Playa Flamingo for 7 days and it was amazing. We had 10 people in our party, but this property had room for at least 10 more. Ricardo was amazing and had great communication throughout. We even utilized the chef and concierge services, which were outstanding. The caretakers Santos and Angelica were so kind and helpful and the night guard Luis was very friendly as well. I would recommend this property to any large group. The only drawback was the water pressure was a low a few evenings, which I believe was due to the local utility services. My family and I will definitely be back to this Villa!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Great vacation for a large group

We traveled to Villa Martita with a group of 21. The main house and apartments were perfect for this group. The location is breathtaking. Ricardo was very helpful with planning the trip as well as answering any questions we had while there. The staff was welcoming and helpful. This was an amazing vaca for us all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

ryan m.

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

Costa wedding

We were in town for a beautiful wedding! The property location is perfect! An excellent restaurant called Coco Loco is just down the street! The rooms are nice and the staff was great! All the meals we had prepared at the house were amazing! We will definitely stay here next time!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fran R., Ft. Worth, Texas

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

Friends and Family vacation

What an amazing location and view of the ocean. We had a party of 16 people and rented all nine rooms. We could have easily used less bedrooms or had 6 to 8 more people but it was nice to have some privacy too. Gorgeous pool and grounds. Ricardo, the owner was exceptionally responsive to all our needs and questions. He arranged transportation to and from the airport, a day long deep sea fishing excursion and a cook for our arrival dinner and breakfast the first morning. The meals were delicious and we arranged 2 more breakfast and another dinner with Miguel. We did cook several meals on our own. The kitchen was well equipped but small. This area did not have AC so I would recommend Miguel's services instead. It was very reasonable and delicious and the price included the cost of food. Although we rented a car for 7 people it was not necessary. A smaller car to pick up groceries would have been enough. Transportation was provided for all our excursions and for a $4 taxi ride each way you could get to and from Shell Beach for amazing snorkling. We also recommend renting a canopy and chairs from Texas Tico. They will do drink and food runs, transport to and from the villa via a golf cart in addition to providing lots of good advise and company. We so enjoyed this couple from Keller, Texas who now live in Costa Rica. I highly recommend this property for anyone except toddlers due to the multiple levels and steps. The description of this property was very accurate.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Ricardo Umaña

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Our family purchased the terrain back in 1982, when reaching Flamingo Beach from San José was a quite an endeavor. Back then, there were no phone lines, water was only from wells and very few services existed. The north ridge was completely virgin, only a handful of homes existed on the south ridge. Over the years Flamingo started growing beginning with a beachfront hotel and several condominiums. The marina was built in the 90's the area continuing growing, always maintaining a family-oriented experience. We first built a house with three bedrooms and a swimming pool. Over the years we added apartments and detached bedrooms with the idea of accommodating friends and family but making sure each room had its privacy so everyone could enjoy their space. We are blessed to have a centruy old stunning Ceiba tree providing shade on the pool terrace. We planted more other trees to help create a lush green environment where you truly feel surrounded buy nature and overlooking the magnificent Pacific Ocean. We love our place and hope that you do too!

Why they chose this property

If you have a large group of friends and family, and want a green space, a breathtaking ocean view, a beach considered one of the most beautiful in the country', sufficient privacy between rooms and the best beach cafe in the area at a comfortable two-minute walk, then this is the place to be.

What makes this property unique

If you like to be close to nature, in a house surrounded by trees and with a peaceful ocean view then this is the place for you. Some our guests have labeled it as an "organic house" and we couldn't agree more. Sitting by the pool under the shade of a magnificent ceiba tree that's at least 100 years old is awe inspiring.

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English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish
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