STEPS AWAY FROM BEAUTIFUL PENCA & PRIETA BEACH

Potrero, Provincia de Guanacaste
$339 avg/night
Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

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.

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  • School District Availability
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1200 Sq Ft (112 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Fenced Yard Garden
  • POOL/SPA

    Massages
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Boat On Site Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Center Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Water Sports Equipment Whale Watching Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Baby Monitor Children's Books Children's Games Children's Toys Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Concierge Services Iron/ironing Board Limited Housekeeping Safe
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    2 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces Designated Smoking Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Wheelchair-accessible Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Giancarlo D.

    Submitted Apr 4, 2026

    Stayed Mar 16, 2026

    Great location, nice hosts and very family friendly accommodations. Would definitely stay here again!

  • Daniel R.

    Submitted Mar 29, 2026

    Stayed Mar 21, 2026

    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.

  • Ellen G.

    Submitted Mar 18, 2026

    Stayed Feb 28, 2026

    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!

  • Mark S.

    Submitted Mar 3, 2026

    Stayed Feb 21, 2026

    Idyllic location, easy walking distance to tranquil beaches and good food. Comfortable lodging with everything you might need.

  • dawn

    Submitted Feb 22, 2026

    Stayed Feb 13, 2026

    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.

  • sara v.

    Submitted Jan 18, 2026

    Stayed Jan 10, 2026

    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.

  • Susan W.

    Submitted Jan 7, 2026

    Stayed Jan 3, 2026

    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.

  • Brad G.

    Submitted Jan 7, 2026

    Stayed Dec 27, 2025

    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!

  • Aaron A.

    Submitted Dec 31, 2025

    Stayed Dec 24, 2025

    Melissa was a great host and the house was just as advertised. Great location near the beach. Thanks!

  • Mary C.

    Submitted Dec 14, 2025

    Stayed Dec 3, 2025

    We all hate reviews that say I would have given it 11 stars if I could. Yep, this is definitely one of those! Incredible rental with friendly hosts. The house is very well appointed on a beautiful property. My husband and I especially loved the enclosed, screened back room that faced the jungle. We woke to howler monkeys and enjoyed hearing the occasional iguana fall from the trees. My hubs likes to play it by ear when we travel and I like to do the same AFTER I have all the info I need. :) Host Melissa answered my many, many questions before we arrived and even helped with airport transportation. After a wildly stressful year, we were looking for a peaceful vacation and couldn't be happier with the results. The house is amazing and has everything you need. It was the little things that made it even more special like labeling all the switches and including sunscreen and bug spray for guests to use. We didn't rent a car but didn't miss it. We can't wait to go back, which we will be doing next year. Maybe with less stress and perhaps with a car. 11 stars all the way!

  • Al K.

    Submitted Nov 26, 2025

    Stayed Nov 20, 2025

    Wonderful place and terrific host.

  • Jake F.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2025

    Stayed Jul 10, 2025

    Lovely place, lovely people

  • Jocelyne B.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2025

    Stayed Apr 3, 2025

    Melissa and Richard were great hosts, answering questions throughout our stay. Great location… a short walk to a beautiful beach! We stayed 14 nights. The house is very comfortable and clean with a beautiful screened-in room where we enjoyed our morning tea & Baileys. We especially enjoyed listening to the howler monkeys and the variety of birds. We actually got to see some monkeys one morning. The house is equipped with everything you need. We enjoyed living in the community of Potrero with 4 restaurants within walking distance and a selection of grocery stores. You must try the gelato place. We would highly recommend this place!

  • Joel W.

    Submitted Mar 22, 2025

    Stayed Mar 11, 2025

    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!

  • Bruce S.

    Submitted Mar 15, 2025

    Stayed Mar 6, 2025

    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.

  • Shari N.

    Submitted Mar 7, 2025

    Stayed Feb 21, 2025

    This stay and experience was great for us. Nice, clean comfortable house tucked in along the access road to Playa Penca. Steps away from the incredibly beautiful beach. If looking for a private, slow paced, relaxing experience- this is it. The setting is a small beach town in a Costa Rican community. It is not a resort area. With a car you can get to resort areas, shopping and adventure activities.We did not have a car, but we found that most activities/ tours would pick us up and drop us back off. There are a few local places to eat and a wonderful gelato shop within easy walking distance. But access to groceries limited. You will want to plan arrangements to pick up groceries on your way in. The Hosts will help with suggestions for groceries and activities. Be sure to talk to them before you arrive. The Hosts were super friendly, helpful and responsive if we needed anything. Melissa introduced us to the mountain road power walk. Their cats and dogs were very friendly too.This house is quite accessible and would be easy for most people get around in. Small ramp to the front porch, barrier free walk in shower , pretty much all one level.We enjoyed bird watching, monkey visits and other wildlife encounters from the back screened in room and the front porch. Kitchen had what we needed for simple meal prep.The WiFi was great.Having access to laundry room was VERY appreciated since we had been traveling around for a week prior to arriving at the house.

  • Jeffrey P.

    Submitted Feb 21, 2025

    Stayed Feb 16, 2025

    The location is perfect. Melissa and Richard are wonderful and gracious. It made the trip everything we could have hoped for. Pure Vida!

  • Michel G.

    Submitted Feb 17, 2025

    Stayed Feb 9, 2025

    Very confy houseFully equiped and very prettyQuiet , the perfect place to go

  • Jane T.

    Submitted Feb 5, 2025

    Stayed Jan 21, 2025

    We stayed for 7 days with our family of 5. The house was perfect with 3 young kids. The beach a few steps away was our favorite out of all the ones we visited in the area. The sunsets were spectacular. We woke up one morning seeing 18 howler monkeys climb through the trees at sunrise and that is something we will never forget! The location cannot be beat, and the shops and restaurants a few steps away make grabbing a meal a breeze. It was a magical and peaceful stay!

  • Brad G.

    Submitted Jan 19, 2025

    Stayed Jan 2, 2025

    Melissa and Richard were incredible hosts and every part of this property is spectacular. The home itself is beautiful and cared for very well. The sunroom was our favourite space to spend time in the mornings and evenings, listening to the birds and howler monkeys. The proximity to the beach is remarkable. The local community offers a number of great restaurants and gelato which is a short walk from the house. Thank you for providing a great stay, we will definitely be back on our next visit to Costa Rica!

  • Nancy D.

    Submitted Jan 17, 2025

    Stayed Jan 10, 2025

    This property is perfect for so many! Birdwatchers, beach lovers, get away from super touristy spots with great local restaurants but close enough to drive to more “popular spots.” Casa Canciones is beautifully maintained, spotless inside and located on an amazing property where we saw so many incredible birds,iguanas and a couple monkeys from the screened in porch! All just about a block from the beach. We highly recommend this home. The owners are close by and so responsive.

  • Nicolas S.

    Submitted Dec 14, 2024

    Stayed Nov 22, 2024

    Awesome family location.

  • anna R.

    Submitted Dec 6, 2024

    Stayed Nov 29, 2024

    Melissa was great. She went out of her way to help us and was there for any questions we had. We enjoyed walks to the beach, seeing animals in the backyard and exploring the town.

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$339+
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