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A kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a granite countertop, a central island with bar stools, a stove, and a window with a view of greenery.
A coastal landscape with a beach, dense greenery, and distant hills.
A spacious kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a granite countertop, and a central island with bar stools.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a ceiling fan, and a window with a view of greenery.
A window seat with a cushioned bench, two striped pillows, and a stack of books.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Potrero, Guanacaste
  • Place, Penca Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Prieta
    ‪17 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 vacation home in Tempate (Potrero), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Playa Potrero and Flamingo Beach. .This vacation home is 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Coco Beach and 16.2 mi (26 km) from Tamarindo Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Penca Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Potrero Bay - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Playa Prieta - 17 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) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf Box - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Las Catalinas Beach Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Amigos Tacos y Beer - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Deli Cafe - ‬12 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.

STEPS AWAY FROM BEAUTIFUL PENCA & PRIETA BEACH

Highly sought after location! Just north of Tamarindo and across the bay from Flamingo Beach is the small coastal town of Potrero and Penca Beach. This smartly furnished, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom house is a 2 minute walk to Penca Beach - one of Guanacaste’s most beautiful white sand beaches. Prieta Beach can be accessed by way of a short trail on the north end of Penca Beach. Snorkel, skimboard, jog, swim, beachcomb, wade in tidepools or simply sunbathe and enjoy the gorgeous scenery by day, watch a different spectacular sunset every evening and stargaze by night. The sound of the surf will lull you sleep in this home built on stilts, nestled in the greenbelt tree canopy - A great place to relax with window seats to view monkeys, birds and iguanas or take a siesta. If you want to experience the real Costa Rica look no further. This is "Pura Vida" defined! Get to know the local culture in Potrero, where you can practice your Spanish on our friendly "Tico" neighbors on your walk to the beach. There are 2 grocery stores and many restaurants, the world's best real, gourmet Italian gelato shop all within a 5-10 minute walk from the house.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a safe and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Gym
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Rules

Guests or visitors of renters, must be pre approved by owner to protect our property and renters safety.

Guest must provide owner with estimated arrival time. No check in between 10pm and 5am.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector 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 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

Property is also known as

Steps Away From Beautiful Penca Beach Potrero

Steps Away From Beautiful Penca Beach Private vacation home

STEPS AWAY FROM BEAUTIFUL PENCA & PRIETA BEACH Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 146 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Giancarlo D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, nice hosts and very family friendly accommodations. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic location, easy walking distance to tranquil beaches and good food. Comfortable lodging with everything you might need.
Beautiful sunsets every evening
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is great! Great location. A very short walk to a beautiful beach. Short walk to several restaurants. Thanks to Melissa and Richard for making our stay so nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Al K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place and terrific host.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family stayed at this house for two weeks and loved everything about it. The space was exactly what we needed, the proximity to Penca beach was perfect and getting to know Melissa and Richard was so special. This is truly a wonderful house and host. We will certainly be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous hosts! Beautiful accommodations. We loved Penca Beach, the swimming and the sunsets. Will definitely stay again !The accommodations were superb, modern and well stocked.
Sunset on Penca Beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Melissa was a great host and the house was just as advertised. Great location near the beach. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, safe property perfectly located within walking distance to Playa Penca. All amenities were well kept and available to use. Our host was wonderful, and even informed us of howler monkeys across the street from the property for our son to see. Very clean and well kept. We took coffee on the screened in back porch daily and listened to the howler monkeys, ocean waves and bird songs. Would recommend to anyone we know traveling in the area. Also loved the sweet dogs and cats on the property.
Playa Penca.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sara v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. Meliisa was a gracious & accommodating host. She helped arrange airport transfer & was quick to communicate during my stay. Coffee on the back porch each morning was delightful. The beach was absolutely stunning & never crowded. The sunsets took my breath away. I look forward to returning soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jake F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place, lovely people
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay and once again it surpassed all our expectations! The house is a wonderful space with excellent amenities. The proximity to Penca Beach is unbelievable and we were able to enjoy nightly sunsets. The area restaurants are great. The property is a perfect location to enjoy many wonderful beaches and communities within a short drive. The hosts are gracious and were wonderful throughout our stay. The level of care and detail made us feel at home. They both have great ideas for day trips and fantastic recommendations for restaurants. We would highly recommend this property! Thank-you for such a great stay, looking forward to being back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michel G.

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

Perfect place

Very confy houseFully equiped and very prettyQuiet , the perfect place to go
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas S.

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

Awesome

Awesome family location.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eline S.

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

Fantastic beach house

The location is amazing, only 1 minute walk from a beautiful (swimming) beach. The house is well equipped and very spacious. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

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

Fun at Playa Penca

We enjoyed our stay at this property a short walk from the beach, a few restaurants, and a small grocery store. Much more a short drive away without the hustle and bustle. Hosts Melissa and Richard were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rich W.

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

Very pleasant time

Nice hosts, nice property, nice location. I'd stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meg L.

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

Wonderful Family Vacation

We had an incredible time during our stay! We had everything we needed and the proximity to the beach was fantastic. Our hosts were extremely helpful when we had a questions. The property was well maintained, and loved the back screened in porch. We would love to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey P.

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

Perfecto.

The location is perfect. Melissa and Richard are wonderful and gracious. It made the trip everything we could have hoped for. Pure Vida!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

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

Melissa was very timely with her responses. It was clean and just as described.

We felt a part of the local community here and was walkable to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa R.

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

Wonderful

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, great coffee, pizza and gelato within walking distance, most importantly absolutely magical beaches that we predominantly had to ourselves, but a short drive to more touristy areas like Tamarindo. We highly recommend this property
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louis-Philippe L.

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

Perfect

Great property, great location! The beach is amazing! Hous has everything you can need and very comfortable. Thanks to our hosts! Going in my faves!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Great location, beautiful home, super host.

Great location, we walked to the beach every morning and went for a swim. Beautiful home, fun watching the monkeys in the tree right outside the window. Super host, Melissa gave us great suggests for places to ride and restaurants to eat at. We had a great time.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely!

The location is a little remote, but it's quiet, quaint, and close to beautiful Penca Beach—THE place to watch stunning sunsets!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn G.

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

Wedding anniversary / first trip to Costa Rica

Great location and friendly small town. Very close to many nice beaches. Exactly what the description of property stated. Owner / host was very friendly and accommodating. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel W.

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

Perfect Beach Getaway!

Spent a week at this clean, well decorated and comfortable beach house within walking minutes to Playa Penca and Playa Prieta. Melissa and Richard were fantastic hosts and were truly a pleasure to chat with and made us feel very much at home during our stay. I am already missing our mornings drinking coffee on the front porch admiring their beautiful landscaping while planning our daily adventures. Without question we will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025