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Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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10 out of 10
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4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 93000 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Playa Grande, Guanacaste
  • Place, Grande Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Tamarindo Beach
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Playa Grande

With a stay at this vacation home in Cabo Velas (Palm Beach Estates), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Grande Beach and Las Baulas National Marine Park. .This vacation home is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Tamarindo Beach and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Conchal Beach.

What's nearby

  • Grande Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Casino Diria - 34 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Tamarindo Beach - 35 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Playa Langosta - 42 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 50 min drive - 16.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Nari - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Pico Bistro - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Rural - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Agua Salada - ‬30 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach

4 Bedrooms | 4.5 Bathrooms | Sleeps up to 9
(Main house: 3BR/3.5BA + optional private in-law (villa) suite with kitchen)

Why You’ll Love It
• Prime Location – Steps from the estuary off the backyard with direct water taxi to Tamarindo (skip the 20-min drive)
• Beach Access – 5-minute walk to Playa Grande’s surf, sunsets & turtle nesting grounds
• Private Pool & Lush Gardens – Unwind in your shaded tropical retreat, perfect for a refreshing dip, a serene yoga session, or grilling surrounded by nature’s beauty
• Wildlife Encounters – Howler monkeys, parrots & tropical birds right outside your door
• Walk to Dining & Live Music – Just a 2-minute stroll to restaurants, bars, and a convenience store, with some of Playa Grande’s best dining right in Palm Beach Estates and live music scheduled some nights

The Space
Casa Marbella blends modern comfort with Costa Rica’s natural beauty. Set in the gated Palm Beach Estates community, the villa sits between Playa Grande’s white sands and a protected mangrove estuary.

Main House – 3 bedrooms, each with en-suite bath, ceiling fan, and individually controlled A/C:
• Primary Suite – King bed, two ceiling fans, dual vanities, Juliet balcony
• Guest Suite 1 – Queen bed, pool, jungle & estuary views
• Guest Suite 2 – Queen bed, dual vanities
• Bonus Loft – Futon with A/C, ideal for 1 adult or 2 kids

Optional In-Law Suite / Villa – Separate entrance, king bed, kitchenette, en-suite bath (available for an additional nightly fee; you will never have separate renters during your stay).

Amenities
• Gourmet kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances & dishwasher
• Open living area looking out over the pool and estuary vegetation
• Sprawling layout with both open living areas and separate bedroom suites for privacy
• Covered patio & pool deck for lounging or dining al fresco
• Gas grill poolside under the deck
• Safes in both main house & in-law suite
• Security system, gated community of Palm Beach Estates with night guard
• Whole property WiFi with strong, reliable coverage indoors and out, perfect for streaming, remote work, or staying connected poolside

The Experience
Wake up to the sound of howler monkeys, spend the day surfing, fishing, or exploring, and return to your private pool shaded by lush vegetation. Watch spectacular sunsets on the beach, or take the water taxi across the estuary to lively Tamarindo for shops, nightlife, and dining. Playa Grande is part of Las Baulas National Park, famous for its leatherback turtle nesting grounds - an unforgettable sight if you visit during nesting season.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

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
Parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
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 deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Nestled in Nature Vacation Villa