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Experience the jungle of Costa Rica!! Direct oceanfront property for 8 guests.

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A pool area with lounge chairs and an umbrella, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A beach scene with a hammock, palm trees, and a stone bench.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a wardrobe, and a window with a view of palm trees.
A spacious living room with a white sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a ceiling fan.
A spacious living room with a dark wooden dining table, white upholstered chairs, a white sofa, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 102830 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Puntarenas, Puntarenas Province
  • Place, Palo Seco Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

What's nearby

  • Palo Seco Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Y Restaurante Club Pocares - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪La Cañada - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Soda El Tucan - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Mar y Sol - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bar & Rest. El Puente - ‬20 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.

Experience the jungle of Costa Rica!! Direct oceanfront property for 8 guests.

The vacation rental name " Villa Mar a Lago" is because our property has direct ocean access in front and direct lake access on the back side, it is located in the central Pacific region of Costa Rica in a large sandy beach. Beautiful and wild beach with hundreds of coconuts trees along the 14 km sand beach. On its back a spectacular mangrove recognized for its great variety of birds and wildlife.
This "Mediterranean" style house totals 2.830 square feet of living area with a total of 4 bedrooms.
Some of the many amenities includes direct beach front access direct lake front, wonderful views, big swimming pool, green area, gardens
The house features: 1 Master bedroom with flat screen tv 42, 1 king size bed, jacuzzi, double sink, shower, closet, terrace.
Second bedroom: flat screen tv. 32 , 1 king size bed, shower, closet.
Third bedroom: 1 twin size bunk bed, small jaccuzi/ shower and balcony.
Studio: Space for 2 guests, one king size bed and full equipped kitchen
Kitchen: full equipped kitchen, poggen polh furniture, microwave, dish washer, refrigerator with ice maker.
Living room: big living area, guest toilet.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and 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 keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a bidet.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a terrace and a garden.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 999 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Se permite el fumado únicamente fuera de la casa

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,830 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

You do not need to do nothing. Lucy is there to take care of everything. Just enjoy your tríp back home or continúe your advendtures!!😁

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed

2 total (up to 999 lbs per pet)

Note from host: Se requiere depósito $100 por cada mascota

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Se permite el fumado únicamente fuera de la casa

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 birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 2
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number 3101317635

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Villa Mar Lago Direct Ocean Front Puntarenas

go Direct Ocean Front Puntare

Direct Ocean Front!! Parrita

Villa Mar a Lago Direct Ocean Front!!

Direct Ocean Front!! Private vacation home

Direct Ocean Front!! Private vacation home Parrita

Experience the jungle of Costa Rica!! Direct oceanfront property for 8 guests. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family of 4 just returned from our stay. We really enjoyed our visit and found the house to be a nice getaway from the city. The beach was peaceful and the property was beautiful. Lucy and Louise were amazing and the trip would not have been the same without them.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

dan b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot, we really enjoyed our stay!! Lucy and Luis were amazing hosts, they made our stay extra special:) Muchas gracias!!
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

amanda p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing time we had! Thank you both!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gillian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Suited our needs perfectly. Having the large pool was a big hit with the kids. Lucy was so helpful with any help we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lucy and her husband were outstanding caretakers. They were so kind and helpful. We loved the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was as perfect as it could be.
Direct beach access.
View of the mangroves on back of property
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lucy & Luis were awesome hosts! Cooked us dinner that was delicious! The view was amazing and the grounds are kept impeccable!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had everything we needed for a beautiful stay and the property manager is on site, lovely, and was willing and able to provide what ever we needed including 2 wonderful meals! Minor issue with the hot water for showers but frankly with the air temp and humidity it was refreshing and we did not ask to have it fixed!! It is off the beaten path and 50-60 minutes from sight seeing but worth it for the privacy, quiet and calm down time. Wonderful! Thank you for your attention to our every need Lucy and Luis!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a beautiful stay at Mar a Lago. Everything in the house was perfect and the grounds are stunning. Luci should be added as an amenity because we so enjoyed her food and company. We would certainly return here for another stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tania M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, great pool, super close 1 minute walk to beach. Amazing!! Love the washer dryer as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mar-a-lago is a stunning beach property! It was the perfect place for our family of 4, with plenty of extra room. Lucy & Luis do an amazing job of managing the house and the surrounding property. There are lots of sun & shade seating options while outside either on the beach or in the pool. There is a lot of animal watching as well, we saw sloths, crabs and lots of birds. The black sand beach was a fantastic experience and the ocean water was warm enough to swim in. The beach is a true private beach, we saw maybe 5 other people on the beach in the 4 days that we stayed at the property. The pool is much larger than the pictures indicate. The beds and pillows were extremely comfortable. Our time at this property was truly relaxing, with the ability to completely disconnect & relax. We began our trip to San Jose and then Arenal Volcano, out stay at the beach was the best way to end our trip to such a beautiful country. 10/10 highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lucy and Luis made our stay in Costa Rica extra special! Lucy is a ray of sunshine, radiating joy! The property was amazing… exceeded our expectations! Walks on the beach were incredible at sunrise and sunset! So quiet and secluded, very few people. Take a boat tour with the neighbor I believe his name is Rafael. We had the best time in the mangroves with the monkeys! Can’t give this place enough stars!
Boat tour in Mangoves
Sunsets on the beach
Auntie on the beach - always finding sand dollars
Monkeys in the mangroves
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ava L.

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

Wonderful place!

We loved staying here and couldn't believe the proximity to the beach. The caretakers were amazingly sweet and thoughtful, too! Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Great location

This house is nice and secluded with great access to the beach. The house is very comfortable and we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Family Vacation

My husband, I and our 4 kids (3 teenagers and 1 college age) stayed here for a week and loved it! We liked that it is out of the city, we loved being able to go back and forth from the ocean to the pool, and the property is very well maintained!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

J H.

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

Well appointed villa off the beaten path.

Excellent attentive staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marla D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was so beautiful with wide open spaces downstairs. The kitchen was easy to navigate and had what we needed to make a quick breakfast. Outside was a refreshing pool and the grounds were stunning. The massive beach was only a few meters away and the sunsets were breathtaking. Communication with the host was easy and Lucy was absolutely delightful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Troy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maria was an excellent host very easy to contact and very helpful with several things I was trying to accomplish on this trip. The house and grounds were fabulous and the onsite caretakers were incredible and always available to assist with anything we needed. They did this all without being intrusive. The pool has to be one of the largest in the area. It was my favorite amenity.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing! Staying here felt so luxurious for our family of 4. We enjoyed being a 1 minute walk from the house to get to the beach. The hammocks strung under coconut trees were a highlight. Lusi made us feel welcome, greeting us with a smile and making sure we were taken care of. Such great hospitality! We also enjoying the pool and seeing the monkeys pass through once or twice a day. My daughter really enjoyed drinking from coconuts too. We would definitely stay here again and miss it already! Truly a paradise!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gay P.

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

Costa Rica Beach House

Our family of 5 stayed a week at this beach house and we loved it! We had so much privacy and were the only people on the beach. It is definitely off the beaten path, but worth the drive! Lucy was an amazing host and made us feel very comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

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

Excellent

Was a wonderful off the path vacation. Helpful staff, beautiful location. Already ready to come back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vicky B.

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

Best vacation EVER

Our stay was great. Even in high season we had the beach to ourselves. Lucy and Luis helped us when our rental car died and we had to contact tour companies to re-schedule. The
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pete F.

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

Amazing, care takers are the best

Beautiful and clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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

A little peace of Heaven

Fully equipped to survive the Costa Rican heat with superb Lucy and Luis as perfect hosts makes this one of the best places we stayed during our tour.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

Mar a largo

Shared fresh fish with our hosts and great source of information, recommended highly
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024