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Two people sitting on a beach facing the ocean with waves.
A window with a metal grid, through which a sunset is visible.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a gas stove, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
An outdoor patio with stone flooring, a barbecue grill, and a table with chairs. There are potted plants and a mural on the wall.
A house with a stone facade, a thatched roof entrance, and a garden with various plants and a stone pathway leading to the door.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Playa Potrero, Guanacaste
  • Place, Penca Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Prieta
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Potrero
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪94 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Tempate

With a stay at this cottage in Tempate (Potrero), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Playa Potrero and Flamingo Beach. .This cottage is 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from Coco Beach and 16 mi (25.8 km) from Tamarindo Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Potrero Bay - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Penca Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Playa Prieta - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Playa Potrero - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Flamingo Beach - 14 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf Box - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Las Catalinas Beach Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Amigos Tacos y Beer - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Deli Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hemingway's - ‬4 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.

Spectacular Sunsets, Ridge Top Ocean View, Romantic Tropical Cottage

This romantic quaint little home on 2.5 acres features a Tuscan style of architecture, with stone facing on the lower floor ,arched windows and a Spanish tile roof. Breathtaking views of the surrounding ocean, hills, and valleys, uniting you with Nature. Many varieties of birds and animals, including hummingbirds, inhabit the surrounding hills and valleys of this 2.5 acre lot. The beauty of Nature is always only a glance away! Wake up to the sounds of the ocean, parrots, and monkeys.

Just minutes from your Tropical Cabina are supermarkets, shops, hotels, casinos, and restaurants to satisfy the most demanding palate. Three 18 hole championship golf courses, full service marina, car or motorbike or bicycle rentals, excellent Spanish language school, safe white sand beaches for swimming or for quiet reflection, canopy tours, diving, paddlke boarding , kayaking, and deep sea sport fishing.


Ocean view setting: Set on a coastal hillside ridge facing west- Loma del Sol Tropical Cabina overlooks Preita Beach, the beautiful Pacific Ocean and the prestigious beach community of Flamingo Beach, with its lovely beaches, marina, hills and valleys. An ideal vacation home away from home for those romantic couples seeking tranquility, comfort, and easy access to a wide variety of leisure activities.

Airports: Liberia International Airport - 60 minutes. San Jose International Airport - a pleasant 4 1/2 hour drive. Tamarindo (domestic) Airport - only 25 minutes away.

Find your tranquil place in the sun here in Costa Rica’s famous Gold Coast!. Fully-equipped, the accommodations have paddle fans , upstairs bedroom air conditioning. The fully equipped kitchens include cutlery, dishes, coffeemaker, toaster, blender, fridge, microwave oven, and convection oven etc. Weekly maid service is included.

Many amentities and activities nearby: Just minutes from your Tropical Cabina are supermarkets, shops, hotels, discos, casinos, and restaurants to satisfy the most demanding palate. Three 18 hole championship golf courses, full service marina, car or motorbike or bicycle rentals, excellent Spanish language school, beautiful uncrowded beaches for swimming or for quiet reflection, canopy tours, deep sea sport fishing, rafting, tennis, pickleball, birding, surfing, and SCUBA/PADI. Within a few hours drive are Volcanoes, National Parks, waterfalls, jungle hot springs, caving, and much, much more!

If the sedentary life appeals, lounge under the shade of the thatched patio, or the shade of one of the beautiful hardwood trees in a hammock. Do it all - or nothing at all! The choice is yours.

RAINY DAY GUARANTEE, ANY DAY BETWEEN DEC 15 AND APRIL 15 THAT RAINS FOR MORE THAN 15 MINUTES REFUNDED, EXCEPT EASTER AND CHRISTMAS.

Features : The upstairs bedroom is accessible with stairs, there are two places to sleep downstairs, the futon and the dinette both make into good beds. Best for max 4 adults ,or a small family. It would be very tiny for 6 adults There is no pool, the ocean is your chlorine free infinity edge pool. AC upstairs in bedroom, the fans in every room work well
Year around temperatures hover between 72 and 92 degrees F. This is the dry tropical forest practically no rain falls from Dec 1 to May 1, it is dry, has a slight breeze and few mosquitoes. Rainy season is green, rains sometimes, is more humid, but still very pleasant.

Share with us the warmth and hospitality offered by the gentle people and beautiful nature of this serene and lovely land. Bring along your sense of adventure and come join us in Tropical Paradise!
Please note Paypal payments are accepted.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a pickleball court or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Lanai
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Pickleball
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Please leave the home close to the condition you found it in . Laundry will be done by the caretaker Josepha . She will take it from there . Thank

I’m sure if you have extra food and heading to the airport that Josepha would love some food , thank you

Please let me know if there’s anything that needs to be fixed or changed . And please give me a positive review , it’s not easy managing the house rental from 6,000 miles away .

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Spectacular Sunsets, Ridge Top Ocean View, Romantic Tropical Cottage Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Drea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the little Casa, it had everything our family needed. It was close to town and the beaches nearby are so beautiful. The pictures of the view don’t even do it justice- it is breathtaking. Our host was kind and very accommodating. I do recommend a rental car to be able to get supplies and explore the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The house was clean and cozy , and the view was great! However…. Our first time in Costa Rica and when they say dry season, it was way beyond my expectations. The property was very difficult to find but once located, everything was fine. I would stay there again but maybe when things were a bit greener 😅 The caretaker was very kind but a bit busy at times. Very thankful for the Wi-Fi and the a/c upstairs!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Charming, private place with breathtaking view of the ocean and coastline.

Mesmerizing view, fully equipped kitchen, comfortable bed, friendly staff, good movie cd library. Great location; out of the way but town and perfect local beach within 15 minute walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C.

I can't believe I found this place or maybe it found me:)

I loved my stay here - so much, that I am already booked for next winter. Everything from the caretaker to the location was superb. I can't say enough:) Thank you for a wonderful time in Costa Rica.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

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

Little villa on the hill

Cute little Villa on top of the bluff with amazing views of the pacific. The little town at the bottom has everything you need and thankfully not crowded. A white sand beach is a 2 to 3 minute drive from the villa and we had all to ourselves. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lam

Liked: Communication
Everything is good and the view is truly spectacular but my main complaint is no AC on the first floor when it was 30c/86f. How can you sleep comfortably at that temperature? If it was a couple then it would be fine because upstairs sleep for 2 has AC. Put an AC downstairs then it would be great. I would not recommend it if it was more than 2 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the villa was perfect! It was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. The village of Potrero is a 15 min walk where we picked up groceries and stuff. People were friendly and we always felt safe. The beaches are walking distance and beautiful. We saw monkeys on the path one day!Back to the villa. Josefa next door was wonderful and helpful. We spent early mornings sipping coffee and then sunsets in the gazebo overlooking the ocean. It was magical. Lots of birds, including a woodpecker could be seen daily as well as a couple iguanas and geckos. Other than the sounds of nature and waves, it was very quiet. To say we had an amazing time is an understatement. We hope to be able to get back and stay here again. Thank you for letting us share your piece of paradise.
on the path between playa penca and pietra
view from the gazebo
driveway looking west
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adriana M.

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

Poor instructions and communication with the host

If we were to follow the "manual" sent by the host we would never get to the place. However, the two employees (Josepha and Richard) were amazing. They helped us in all possible ways. Excellent people!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Beautiful view! Very cozy.

We loved this house. It has a gorgeous view. We had access to a washer. There is a clothes line outside to dry the clothes. The clothes dried quickly as long as it didn’t rain. The air conditioning worked great upstairs. Like most Costa Rica rentals the air conditioning is just in the bedroom. Playa Conchal is our favorite beach. Not enough room to sleep 3 people comfortably, but perfect for a couple.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

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

Amazing villa, great value

My husband and I had a fantastic week at this mini villa! It's private and quiet, but also just off the main road into the incredible little town of Potrero. It's a small space but perfect for a couple; you could manage with two kids as well. It's an older and quaint property, very cute and simple, has a full kitchen so you can make breakfast or snacks and coffee, etc. Bathroom was clean and shower water felt nice. I enjoyed eating breakfast in the kitchenette looking out onto the ocean. The real value in this property is the view! Incredible sunset views out into the Pacific. Property next door is 13 acres listed for $5.2 million - believe me, you'll be getting the same million-dollar-view at this place and it's more than worth it. Both private and convenient. Owner was happy to tell us the best little spots for beaches and his favorite places to eat in town, good communication over WhatsApp. 10 minutes away from 49km of singletrack trails to explore on foot or bike, dozens of beaches with different colored sand to choose from, beachside yoga. We had no issues. Know that the internet is slow, but it was slow everywhere we were; and also that adorable house geckos will run around and chirp at you like little birds. Some people complain about the short driveway, and it's a slight challenge but our tiny rental car navigated it just fine. Would stay here again and again, we will be recommending this place to our family and friends!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
IT’S CHEAP and you get what you pay for. The view of the ocean sunset was great, but the other 23 hours a day? The grass/yard is dead because it’s so HOT, so you don’t want to be out in the yard. As to house amenities, there’s: 1) a washer but no dryer just a clothes line; 2) bed sheets, but NO blanket; 3) A/C in upstairs bedroom ONLY; 4) a hot shower that sprays you in the face no matter how you twist it (but I did use it to wash the many ants down the drain); 5) geckos climbing the walls IN the house (chasing the ants?); 6) Wi-Fi (as evidenced by Netflix since password from house manual didn’t work for us); 7) a “couch” i.e. a foam futon with no frame, so if 2 people sit, they’ll slide off (but it’s too hot downstairs to watch TV anyway). Just unpleasant: walls are dirty or raw drywall, with tacky notes written right on the walls, outlets, front door, etc. I got depressed staying in a slum house and left early. I would NOT call this a vacation home; in fact, I found it depressing and left early. While it’s livable (and maybe this is how ticos live) I couldn’t wait to get out of there. It’s also tough to find as VRBO map takes you to a coffee shop 1/4 mile away. A careful reading of house manual eventually solved the puzzle after no response from owner as to help on location. It’s up a rough dirt road (only feet away from house, so noisy/dusty), tires slip on steep driveway, and undercarriage will scrape. But it’s a place to lay your head, with a nice view of the ocean.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Great view and private Villa

My wife and I took our 6 year old son and our 2 girls 16 and 19 and we had a wonderful stay. The place is very private and has a wonderful view, and good internet. The kitchen was well equipped and had everything we needed. The girls loved the airconditioner in the upstairs bedroom. The table in the kitchen dropped into a bed, like a RV, and was very comfortable. The unpaved road could intimidate some drivers but our VW Nivus had no problem climbing the hill. We will stay again when we have the opportunity.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandy K.

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

Beautiful views

Great location overlooking the ocean, sunset was spectacular. Nice comfortable patio. Driveway could use some work, had to enter on an angle. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Denny J.

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

Dusty

wifi was excellent. Refrigerator good. Bed comfortable. Bathrooms adequate. Unfortunately, until the owner takes care of the dust from the dirt road, immediately adjacent, like oiling it, I cannot recommend any long stays. The house was clean when I arrived, then immediately the dust started pouring in.
Stayed 41 nights in Nov 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Bethany O.

Great little get away

This was a wonderful little place to get away from the stresses of everyday life. My family and I spent 2 weeks here in February and loved every minute of it. We were a short walk from an almost private beach, with amazing waves and great swimming and the view from the back yards was breathtaking. The place it’s self was very clean and comfortable, with reliable hot water and internet. It felt like you were all alone in paradise with all the creature comforts one could want with just a short walk into town if you needed something. The only problem I have with writing a good review is that other people will want to stay there and the property will be booked the next time I go.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Ebenezer A.

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025