Front Row Center!!! ON THE BEACH, 5BR, Private Pool & Tiki Bar

We had an incredible stay with our group of 3 families with 6 young children. The location is spectacular- right on the beach and next door to the restaurant coco loco. We enjoyed beautiful sunsets every night from the deck overlooking the beach. This review is primarily for the chef, Ivonne, and housekeeper Yasmina, however. They welcomed our families with open arms, learned the names of all our children, and were immensely helpful with meals and cleanup. Yvonne’s cooking is outstanding- as good as any restaurant and Yasmina kept us with the constant mess that toddlers make. Overall they made our stay that much easier and stress free. I cannot say enough positive things. We hope to return!

This was the perfect place for our family! We could enjoy both the beach and the pool. The kids were aged from 2-11 and adults included the grandmother who loved having fun with them. We had Ivonne cook lunch and dinner and she was great. Not having to go out made it so nice. The kitchen is much too small too cook more than simple things like oatmeal for 10!!

We really enjoyed our stay it rained (we were there in October) but that did not stop us!Enjoyed having the chef Ivonne and the housekeeper Yasmina, it was a treat not to have to cook or clean at all!Pretty view and soft sand.

We have stayed there 4 times and it was as great as usual.

We stayed 7 nights at the Beachhouse with 2 adults/2 kids. I rate the house a 4/5 and the Staff a 10/5, so an overall 5/5. Enis (property manager) was helpful and very responsive via WhatsApp. Jasmina cleans each day, and Ivonne is your personal chef. Our only regret is not using Ivonne for more meals. She made a courtesy welcome meal, and we had her cook breakfast and lunch on our last full day. She is an amazing cook, very accommodating, and pours love into her food. Ivonne and Jasmina are amazing, kind ladies and we enjoyed getting to know them. I highly recommend sitting down with Ivonne and planning out at least a few meals. You won’t regret it. Dinner out - Surf Box, Hemingways, and Gracia were some of our faves. The one key thing to know is the house is split into two floors with an outdoor staircase connecting the two separate areas. We spent little time in the house aside from sleeping, so we got used to it pretty quickly and it didn’t damper our experience. The upstairs has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, dining room, and living area. It also has the sprawling deck with a large dining table and lounge seating that is a perfect spot to watch sunsets. The downstairs has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living area, and a small area that has a mini refrigerator, coffee maker, and a few plates/utensils. The private pool was a great perk, as was the outdoor pool bathroom.Overall, our family has fond memories of a terrific week at the Beachhouse. Pura Vida!

Our week at Casa Playa was great. The house and pool worked out well for our 3 generation’s family of 9. Ivonne’s cooking was excellent and Jasmina kept the house clean and orderly. Basically, we were spoiled! The beach is only steps away, but it’s a popular place (especially at sunset) and watching the cars trying to park and navigate the narrow road was interesting and entertaining. All-in-all, it was a vacation that we won’t soon forget!

Upon arrival the group of 7 knew we had made the right decision to pick this location and this house. The rooms were all very accommodating for our mixed group. Bathrooms had been updated very nicely. We were greeted by Chef Yvonne who was already preparing our 1st night dinner! Enis the Property Manager arrived shortly and gave a great introduction to the house and obligations (which were easy to abide by). I definitely would recommend having Chef Yvonne take care of your needs for the week. We choose a brunch/breakfast at 10ish, Appetizers around 3pm and dinner at 7pm. It was well worth it. Then you have this fairy there daily, Jasmina, who is just picking up, cleaning, changing out towels, the whole 9 yards! The view of sunset each evening from the upstairs porch is remarkable! Pool is great. Beach is great. Walking distance to marina, shops and a restaurant next door. We wanted a calm, relaxing quiet area and that is definitely what we got. Felt no issues with privacy with the road between house and beach. Lydia the house owner was so nice to help set things up on the front end to make it a great stay! Lastly, MASSAGES - if you don't reach out to Maria of Ofra Beach Massage, you will be missing out! We had them come to the house 4 out of our 6 days! Early morning with the waves crashing in the background. You can't paint a better picture. I could go on and on; but the talks have already began about going back next year!

Treat yourself and hire Yvonne as your chef. Food is delicious. Jasmine keeps the house so fresh and clean. We have stayed here 2 years in a row and would not stay any where else. Yvonne and Jasmine are like gamilu.

Great spot across from the beach, beautiful view, Beautiful sunsets, really nice beach for swimming and walking. Great location, walking distance to a few restaurants Yazmina kept the house spotless, and brought fresh towels every day. Manager was extremely responsive. Just a couple of things i wish I knew beforehand. The lower level only connects to upstairs by outdoor staircase. Because of this downstairs could use more kitchen amenities. The road in front is very active. Daily large delivery trucks for Coco loco often park in front and idle their motors for extended periods. They come throughout the day. Breakfast on the patio was frequently a bummer, to the point I asked one to please turn off engine or move away. Not a lot of privacy in pool area with workers hanging out in front, wall height allows passersby and truck drivers to peer right in. All in all a very beautiful property, but the trucks will prevent us from returning.

What a wonderful stay! My family and I had the pleasure of staying at this beautiful rental house in Playa Flamingo, and I can confidently say it was one of the best vacation experiences we've had. From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the stunning views, spacious layout, and modern amenities of the house. The beach was stunning, and we spent hours playing in the waves. The people also made the house exceptional. I can't say enough about Yvonne, the chef. Each meal was a highlight, from fresh seafood to traditional Costa Rican dishes, all made with the finest local ingredients. Her warm and friendly personality made dining feel like a special event, and we looked forward to every meal with her. Jasmina, the housekeeper, was equally amazing. She kept the house immaculate throughout our stay. Her attention to detail was impeccable. It was clear that she took great pride in her work, and her kindness was a joy to experience. The house itself was perfect for our family – spacious, with beautiful open areas, and an inviting outdoor space to enjoy the incredible weather. We spent many hours lounging by the pool, playing on the beach, and enjoying the tranquility of the community. The restaurant right next door was also a highlight. What a great stay. Book the house if you can!

The location of this house is outstanding. Loved: being close to the beach, the wonderful bathrooms and water pressure, off road parking, outdoor balcony and pool. We did not hire the chef. AC was perfect. Bed was hard but very comfortable. Towels in master bath were nice as is the available shampoo, conditioner and liquid soap. Kitchen needs bowls & spoons. Outside lights are very bright at night. Kitchen & living room upstairs are sufficient. The dining table is good for large parties but for 4-6 persons- it is large & uncomfortable. We played games and used placemats over the holes in the dining table. Downstairs consists of 3 bedrooms and I believe 2 bathrooms. Back bedroom has its own bathroom. The other couple stayed in this room and made same comments as above. Only additional comment was sheets & towels were worn. The house is very clean and well maintained by the wonderful housekeeper Jasmina. House had lots of strong cleaning smells & air fresheners which is okay unless you are chemically sensitive. Pool yard should have broken chairs & unusable pool float’s thrown away instead of being in the yard. We did not like the daily solution of putting chairs around the pool to keep the raccoons out of the pool. Laundry costs per load- not included. Enis was very communicative and professional. Would stay here again for sure.

Nice house on the beach with a great pool. The house keeper, Jasmina and the chef Yvonne made the stay wonderful. The view from the house was awesome. The house is a bit worn and but we would come back.