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4 BR/4 BA, Pool, Ocean View, Steps from the Beach, Reduced Rates

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Exterior
Welcome to CASA CERCA DEL MAR!
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Private gardens

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Washer

Explore the area

Map
Playa Potrero, Guanacaste
  • Playa Potrero
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Penca Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Flamingo Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

4 BR/4 BA, Pool, Ocean View, Steps from the Beach, Reduced Rates

This incredible ocean view home is only about 100 feet from the Pacific Ocean. You can enjoy relaxing strolls on the sandy beach, swim in the family-friendly ocean bay, and return for a fresh water dip in the privacy of your own pool. In the evening enjoy the unforgettable Costa Rican sunsets from the 2nd floor furnished balcony, or the 3rd floor shaded belvedere.

If you want excitement, a huge selection of activities are readily available: scuba diving, snorkelling, leatherback turtle expeditions, sport fishing, canopy tours, sunset sails...to name just a few. Costa Rica is famous for its diverse wildlife population. Monkey sightings are common, occasionally even from the pool at Casa Cerca del Mar!

If you are more inclined to relax, Casa Cerca del Mar offers a cool and comfortable home away from home to enjoy the peace and serenity of a quiet beach in Costa Rica...Just sit and listen to the rhythm of the ocean waves!
you can enjoy to Potrero walking or renting a golf car to visit Potero ,Flamingo ...... and enjoying the sun and PURA VIDA



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Property manager

MARIE JOELLE
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, 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: 21
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 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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Potrero

Located in Tempate, this holiday home is on 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Playa Potrero, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Playa Potrero - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Penca Beach - 6 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Playa Prieta - 7 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Conchal Beach - 52 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco Loco Bar & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Las Brisas - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Amigos Tacos y Beer - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gracia - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Soda Marcell - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 4 BR/4 BA, Pool, Ocean View, Steps from the Beach, Reduced Rates have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 4 BR/4 BA, Pool, Ocean View, Steps from the Beach, Reduced Rates pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 4 BR/4 BA, Pool, Ocean View, Steps from the Beach, Reduced Rates?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 BR/4 BA, Pool, Ocean View, Steps from the Beach, Reduced Rates?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 4 BR/4 BA, Pool, Ocean View, Steps from the Beach, Reduced Rates located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tempate holiday home is just steps away from Potrero Bay and Playa Potrero. Flamingo Beach is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 115 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

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

A Great House!

We were a group of 3 couples and this house was perfect for us. We spent very little time in it but when we did it was very comfortable and clean. We took full advantage of the outdoor seating areas and especially enjoyed coffee in the morning on the crows nest watching the Howler Monkeys and evening cocktails for sunset. If there was anything at all we needed Christelle and Chan were available to answer a questions and make it happen. The preferred way of communication is WhatsApp so best to have that available. The grounds and pool were tended to on a regular basis. We looked forward to Chan and Christelle visits and happy smiles. The groundskeeper and cleaning people were all efficient and polite as well. We rented golf carts and were so happy we did! Although many things are walkable you can explore much more! They are also terrific for grocery runs!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis C.

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

Great times with friends

There were 7 of us on this trip. We planned it almost a year ago as soon as we did the host contacted us and from that point on everything went perfect. The area is very kicked back and enjoyable. The host provided transportation from airport so we rented a golf cart. I would recommend that anyone do the same it is the perfect way to get around in this area.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great holiday

My husband & I stayed in the house with 2 other couples January/25, the pool & yard is beautiful, we had Howler Monkeys nearby almost every day, it is in a great location & very close to the beach, the bedrooms are all very nice, the kitchen needs some work, cement counter was terrible & the cupboards are falling apart, the pictures need to be updated. Overall it was a great holiday
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

April R.

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

Perfect spot

We loved the home and the fact that every bedroom had a comfortable king bed. Open floor plan and multiple outdoor locations to enjoy a meal together (table by pool, also table up on rooftop deck). Very clean pool and beautiful home. Very close to a grocery store, restaurants, and the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

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

Beautiful!!!!

Loved the house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

rick g.

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

Beautiful Beach Home

Our group of six enjoyed every day of our stay in this beautiful home! Everything we needed was provided for this visit. We felt welcome as soon as we entered the front door. Marie is a fantastic host and we had great communication during our stay. The pool is beautiful and is maintained daily. I highly recommend this home!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loren S.

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

Amazing Property

Great location! We spent multiple days at the beach. Lots of great restaurants nearby! Host was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

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

Excellent stay in Costa Rica

Accurate property description. Very close to the beach and great location.locatisrestaurants,
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie G.

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

Beautiful house steps from the beach

We had a wonderful stay at Casa Circa Del Mar. we traveled with our family of six (“kids” ages 20, 17, 12, 10). The house was a perfect size. Potrero is a lovely dark sand beach and the house is just steps from the beach. We enjoyed cooking at home and also trying a few of the restaurants in town. The hosts were incredibly attentive, making the check-in process super smooth and checking in with us via What’s App throughout our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry S.

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

Wonderful Property

A wonderful property for a family vacation. Clean, well equipped, great location and a super responsive host. Would definitely recommend this property for a family vacation
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

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

Incredible

This was our second trip to the area, and we absolutely loved everything about this house. Proximity to the beach and communication was stellar. We truly enjoy the pool every day as it is a shaded area. The house is absolute perfection, and we would come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

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

A great place to stay!

We took our first trip to Costa Rica for Christmas with 3 adult children and significant others. It was a great experience and this property was just right for us. Three first floor bedrooms with 3 bathrooms and a master bedroom upstairs was perfect for our group. Each room has its own AC unit. Marie the property manager was very friendly, helpful and responsive. We rented golf carts which were delivered the day we arrived and Marie arranged to meet them at the house for the drop off before we arrived. (If you want golf carts in Potrero, look up Chip and Jennifer Little. They’re awesome too). We had chef Gustavo come and cook Christmas breakfast for us which was fun and delicious. His contact info is in the guest materials. The beach is across the street. Not the most beautiful beach in the world, but nice to have nearby and an easy walk south to the Potrero restaurants. We took the kayaks out one day and had a great time. The pool area is very comfortable when you’re not out and about, and a landscaper came and tended to the pool and yard almost daily. I highly recommend this property. I would definitely stay there again. Marie is awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lexus W.

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

Best Vacation Rental Ever!!!

I could rave all day about how amazing this property and host was. The beach was a super short walk away, and the hosts were so helpful and kind all the way from booking the property until the day I left. I would definitely visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua K.

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

Amazing location and close to everything

I loved this property. It was very clean, very comfortable, air conditioning worked very well, lots of space, nice pool, very beautifully landscaped, right on a very nice and calm beach (perfect for kids), well stocked, very quiet neighborhood and secure (Electronic gate, alarm system, etc), and it was very close to everything, especially Flamingo and Las Catalinas. The owner was amazing, very friendly, very helpful, and very welcoming... i accidentally left my $250 portable Wi-Fi at a restaurant the night before we left, and didn’t realize it until i was half way back to the airport. The owner went and got it for me and is going to mail it to me. Exceptional property owner, and amazing property. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brit B.

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

Awesome house!

We loved our stay here! Our group was 4 adults and 4 kids (ages 8-13). The house size was perfect for us and the location was awesome. The house manager was unbelievably helpful and kind. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron J.

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

CR 2023 Family trip

Great spot for many activities. Walk to market and restaurants. Fishing out of Flamingo was excellent for yellow fin tuna.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Paradise PURA Vida style!

House was fabulous! Loved the location very close to Potrero beach!😎 we rented 2 golf carts from ECCR. Easy & fun way to get to many areas. Christelle is a wonderful property manager! She was so helpful from booking of house to organizing taxi & suggestions for tours!
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P., St Charles, MO, USA

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

Better Than Pictures Can Describe

Our stay here was perfect in every way. The pictures don’t do it justice. Just a few steps away from the beach and very close to restaurants, grocery & more. Playa Flamingo is also just a 5-10 min drive away but we preferred the relaxing, calmer water of Playa Potrero, the beach you see in the photos. This is THE location for perfect sunsets. Also a very cool little restaurant about 5 min walk down the beach called Las Brisas. The house was very clean with a great setup for our group. Loved having a king size bed and bathroom for every room. Also felt very secure with the electronic gate and alarm system. Communication with Christelle was easy with WhatsApp & Sylvia, the housekeeper ensured our arrival, departure and cleaning were flawless.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Veronica A.

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

Great time!!

Great time !!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

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

Wonderful home excellent location fabulous beds

Had a great time highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marta B.

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

Great summer vacation

Christelle is the best - greeted us and was always attentive to our questions. Had a great time at playa Potrero.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C., Erin, Ontario

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

Absolutely fantastic!!

This place exceeded our expectations. The location is excellent with great restaurants very close but the best part was the beach. It's clean and quiet and so close that you can listen to the waves at night. The top "crows nest" area is wonderful for looking at the ocean and listening to the wildlife especially in the morning or at sunset. And the pool is kept immaculate by Benito the gardener who cleans it early in the morning. The beds in every room were so comfortable we didn't want to leave them. Well appointed kitchen great dinning area. We can't wait to come back. Christelle and Chan are awesome and will bend over backwards to make sure you have a perfect stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Andrea c.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Good location

The property was in a good location, far enough away from the congested areas and close enough to the necessities. The home was clean and the maid was very pleasant. Unfortunately, our flight did not land on time due to lightning and weather and we arrived at the home much later than previously mentioned to the property manager. If you plan to stop and grab some supplies or lunch before driving the hour to the home I would suggest informing the manager of a later arrival time, as the maid will be waiting for you to arrive. Con is that the home does not have a contactless entry upon arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S., -

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

Beautiful Property

We really enjoyed our recent stay at this property. Everything was as described and actually the photos don’t do it justice. A quick walk to the beach and to town where you find groceries and amazing restaurants. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M., Atlanta, USA

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

A Family Gem

The process was warm and professional from beginning to end. The Manager, Christelle, introduced us to Erick who organized drivers/guides for us. We saw and learned so much from them. It was a perfect house for a intergenerational family. Five stars all atound.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by MARIE JOELLE

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My wife and me decided to buy this house because it was a crush . The location is spectacular we can enjoy to the beach and to the nature close to the house .It 's a beautiful choice .
Like we say here that it's the PURA VIDA

Why they chose this property

It was love at first sight! A unique 3-level home in a quiet exclusive neighborhood...Beautiful private garden... Monkeys visiting the mango tree next to our own pool... The sounds and sights of the ocean from our master bedroom...How much better could it be???

What makes this property unique

The big plus of this villa is location: mere steps from the beach, and close to restaurants, convenience stores, and bars. The beach skirts the protected warm safe and picturesque bay ideal for swimming- no hidden rocks, no riptides. Despite these ideal conditions, we've seldom seen more than a handful of people on the beach at any one time, lending the feel that the bay is all yours to enjoy!

We highly recommend a visit to Playa Penca, just North of Las Brisas. It's an exquisite little beach with white sands, great shade trees, and crystal clear water. Two miles in the opposite direction is the equally spectacular Playa Flamingo. Don't miss it!

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