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Casa Serena, Playa Grande. A private beachfront property!

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Un espacio al aire libre cubierto con piscina, mobiliario de mimbre y vistas a la piscina y la vegetación circundante.
Un sendero nocturno con farolas y macetas distribuidas regularmente a lo largo de los lados.
Una cocina moderna con armarios blancos, encimera negra, horno empotrado y un reloj de pared.
Un atardecer sobre el océano con olas rompiendo en la orilla.
Un espacio al aire libre techado con piscina, asientos y palmeras.

Opiniones

8.8 de 10,
Excelente

Casa completa

5 habitaciones5 baños18 personas5000 pies cuadrados

Servicios principales

  • Vista al mar
  • Alberca
  • Tina de hidromasaje
  • Cocina
  • Acepta mascotas
  • Wifi gratuito

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Playa Grande, Guanacaste
  • Place, Playa Grande
    ‪6 min a pie‬
  • Place, Playa de Tamarindo
    ‪53 min en auto‬
  • Place, Playa Langosta
    ‪63 min en auto‬
  • Airport, Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪47 min en auto‬

Opciones de habitación

Información de la zona

Playa Grande

Con una ubicación conveniente en la zona de Palm Beach Estates se encuentra esta villa, a 15 minutos a pie de Playa Grande y a unos 5 kilómetros de Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas. Esta villa incluye una alberca privada, una cocina y un balcón.
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Qué hay cerca

  • Playa Grande - A 6 min a pie - 0.6 km
  • Playa Conchal - A 37 min en auto - 16.7 km
  • Playa de Tamarindo - A 53 min en auto - 24.0 km
  • Playa Flamingo - A 55 min en auto - 25.4 km
  • Playa Langosta - A 63 min en auto - 26.8 km

Medios de transporte

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 30 min en auto

Restaurantes

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬A 32 min en auto
  • ‪Sol Bakery - ‬A 32 min en auto
  • ‪Tamaonda - ‬A 33 min en auto
  • ‪Medusa Bar - ‬A 33 min en auto
  • ‪Rural - ‬A 28 min en auto

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Villa Casa Serena, Playa Grande, Costa Rica - ¡Una propiedad privada frente al mar!

Villa Casa Serena es un santuario para disfrutar de la belleza que Playa Grande tiene para ofrecer. Junto con kilómetros de playas de arena suave y vida silvestre, hace de este alquiler de casas de playa un paraíso tropical. Es una opción perfecta para los huéspedes que buscan lujo y privacidad durante sus vacaciones en Costa Rica. Una vez que ingresa a Casa Serena, conduce a lo largo de un camino bien iluminado hasta que se ve la Villa. Al ingresar a la entrada amurallada cerrada, camina por un sendero lleno de árboles y plantas tropicales hacia una espaciosa sala de estar / comedor.

Cenar al aire libre con ventiladores de techo proporciona brisas cómodas. Un comedor informal, hamacas y sillas de jardín le permiten elegir el lugar perfecto mientras contempla la puesta de sol o come al aire libre.

El área de vida principal abarca un espacio de vida al aire libre con muebles en los que su cuerpo se derretirá; Como hermosas plantas bordean los caminos. ¿Hambriento? Abra un mundo de oportunidades para cocinar, ya que siempre es la mejor temporada de parrilla al aire libre. Cocinar al aire libre es parte del tejido de la cultura en Costa Rica.

Villa Casa Serena cuenta con 5 habitaciones de diseño único con capacidad para 18 personas, cada una con baño privado y vista completa de la piscina y el salón. El dormitorio principal tiene una cama king size (para 2), los 4 dormitorios restantes tienen dos camas queen (para 4). Cada habitación tiene armarios, ventiladores de techo, aire acondicionado, techos cerrados y pisos cerámicos.

Al ingresar a la cocina independiente, notará que cuenta con gabinetes de panel plano blanco con encimeras negras. Los electrodomésticos de primera línea, las luces del sensor debajo de cada gabinete y la estufa incorporada se han pensado cuidadosamente. La inspiración para una cocina industrial ha sido diseñada para adaptarse a esta configuración personalizada.

Las noches en Playa Grande son tranquilas, por lo que las áreas al aire libre lo convierten en un excelente lugar para comer, descansar y entretenerse. Las características de iluminación en toda la propiedad le dan a la casa un ambiente cálido por la noche.

Casa Serena ha tenido amplias mejoras en la propiedad y fue remodelada y actualizada con un diseño impecable y único. Con la belleza que Playa Grande tiene para ofrecer, creemos que una escapada a Villa Casa Serena será una de las vacaciones más memorables de su vida. Esperamos que aprenda a escapar del día a día creando recuerdos inolvidables que durarán toda la vida.

Eventos: Si desea celebrar una celebración o boda en Casa Serena, comuníquese conmigo directamente ya que el precio varía según el recuento y lo que se solicita.

Sinceramente te esperamos; sus amigos y familiares pueden escaparse para experimentar la belleza de Costa Rica en esta lujosa propiedad frente al mar, ¡su casa de vacaciones está esperando!

¡Pura vida!

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Servicios de la propiedad

Playa

  • En la playa
  • Toallas de playa

Alberca/spa

  • Alberca privada
  • Masajes
  • Tina de hidromasaje

Internet

  • Disponible en la villa: wifi gratis

Estacionamiento y transporte

  • Servicio de limusina o auto con chofer
  • Se necesita auto
  • Estacionamiento en la propiedad

Cocina

  • Cafetera y tetera
  • Horno
  • Lavavajillas
  • Microondas
  • Parrilla de estufa
  • Refrigerador
  • Tetera eléctrica
  • Tostadora
  • Vajilla y utensilios de cocina

Comidas

  • Desayuno disponible con cargo
  • Mesas
  • Servicio de chef

Habitaciones

  • 5 habitaciones
  • Se proporcionan sábanas

Baño

  • 5 baños privados
  • Jabón
  • Papel de baño
  • Regadera
  • Se ofrecen toallas
  • Secadora de cabello

Áreas comunes para sentarse

  • Mesa

Entretenimiento

  • Juegos
  • Libros

Espacios exteriores

  • Asador
  • Balcón
  • Jardín
  • Muebles de exterior

Lavandería

  • Lavandería en los alrededores

Espacios de trabajo

  • Escritorio

Para tu comodidad

  • Aire acondicionado
  • Ventilador de techo

Mascotas

  • Se aceptan mascotas

Facilidades de acceso

  • Si tienes necesidades de acceso especial, comunícate con la propiedad utilizando los datos que figuran en la confirmación de la reservación.
  • Habitaciones para personas con discapacidad
  • Áreas designadas para fumadores

Servicios e instalaciones

  • Caja de seguridad
  • Plancha y tabla de planchar
  • Servicios de concierge

Aspectos destacados de la ubicación

  • Cerca de un hospital
  • Cerca de un spa de salud/belleza
  • Cerca del océano
  • En el centro de la ciudad

Actividades

  • Acceso a campo de golf (opcional)
  • Mesa de billar
  • Tenis de mesa
  • Avistamiento de ballenas en los alrededores
  • Buceo en los alrededores
  • Ciclismo de montaña en los alrededores
  • Golf en los alrededores
  • Lugar para nadar en los alrededores
  • Observación de aves en los alrededores
  • Parasailing en los alrededores
  • Paseos a caballo en los alrededores
  • Paseos en velero en los alrededores
  • Paseos para ver fauna salvaje en los alrededores
  • Pesca en los alrededores
  • Rafting en los alrededores
  • Senderos para caminar o andar en bicicleta en los alrededores
  • Snorkel en los alrededores
  • Surf o boogie board en los alrededores
  • Tours ecológicos en los alrededores

Características de seguridad

  • No se reportó un detector de monóxido de carbono (el anfitrión no especificó si la propiedad cuenta con un detector de monóxido de carbono, por lo que se recomienda llevar un detector portátil)
  • No se reportó un detector de humo (el anfitrión no especificó si la propiedad cuenta con un detector de humo)
  • Extintor de incendios

Descripción general

  • Jardín
  • Tamaño de la unidad: 465 metros cuadrados

Políticas

Check-in

Hora de inicio del check-in: 15:30

Check-out

Check-out antes de las 11:00

Instrucciones especiales de check-in

Recibirás un correo electrónico del anfitrión con las instrucciones para hacer el check-in y el check-out.
La información proporcionada por la propiedad podría estar traducida con herramientas de traducción automática.

Mascotas

Se aceptan mascotas

Niños y camas adicionales

Se permiten niños: edad mínima de 0 a 17 años
We love kids!!

Eventos

Se permiten eventos

Fumar

Se permite fumar (solo en áreas designadas)

Información importante

Información importante

Podría aplicarse un cargo por persona extra, que varía según la política de la propiedad
Es posible que debas presentar una identificación oficial con fotografía y una tarjeta de crédito, una tarjeta de débito o hacer un depósito en efectivo en el check-in para cubrir cualquier gasto imprevisto
Las solicitudes especiales no se pueden garantizar. Están sujetas a disponibilidad al momento del check-in y pueden tener un costo extra
Se permite organizar fiestas y eventos
El anfitrión no indicó si hay detector de monóxido de carbono en la propiedad, por lo que se recomienda llevar uno portátil
El anfitrión no indicó si hay detector de humo en la propiedad
El equipamiento de seguridad de esta propiedad incluye extintor de incendios
Esta propiedad tiene espacios al aire libre, como balcones, patios y terrazas, que podrían no ser adecuados para niños; en caso de inquietudes, recomendamos que te comuniques con la propiedad antes de tu llegada para confirmar que puedas hospedarte en una habitación que se ajuste a tus necesidades.
Vrbo, nuestro sitio asociado, administra este hospedaje. Recibirás un correo suyo con un enlace a tu cuenta de Vrbo, donde podrás cambiar o cancelar tu reservación.

Preguntas frecuentes

What's there to see around this villa?

This villa is situated in Palm Beach Estates within a short 13-minute walk of Grande Beach. You'll also find Las Baulas National Marine Park and Ventanas Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Casa Serena, Playa Grande. A private beachfront property!?

No, there isn't parking available at the villa.

Is a spa located at this villa?

Spa services at the villa include massages.

Is this villa adjacent to a casino?

No, this villa is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this villa?

No, this villa doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Casa Serena, Playa Grande. A private beachfront property!?

At this beachfront villa, there are many amenities for couples, including a chef service and a private pool in each villa, and some feature ocean view.

Does Casa Serena, Playa Grande. A private beachfront property! have a hot tub?

No, this villa doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this villa offer breakfast?

This villa offers breakfast for a surcharge.

Will this villa allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this villa.

Does Casa Serena, Playa Grande. A private beachfront property! have connecting rooms available?

No, this villa doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this villa?

The closest major airport to this villa is Tamarindo (TNO), which is 10.3 mi away (30 minutes by car). Another top airport is Nosara (NOB), which is around 26.5 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Casa Serena, Playa Grande. A private beachfront property!?

Yes, every villa at Casa Serena, Playa Grande. A private beachfront property! comes with a balcony and some offer ocean views.

Opiniones de Casa Serena, Playa Grande. A private beachfront property!

Opiniones

8.8

Excelente

Puntuación de 10, es decir, Excelente. Basada en 24 de 39 opiniones
Puntuación de 8, es decir, Bueno. Basada en 9 de 39 opiniones
Puntuación de 6, es decir, Aceptable. Basada en 3 de 39 opiniones
Puntuación de 4, es decir, Malo. Basada en 3 de 39 opiniones
Puntuación de 2, es decir, Terrible. Basada en 0 de 39 opiniones

8.6/10

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Opinión verificada

10/10 Excelente

Bill L.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio
Casa Serena is a lovely spot to vacation. Our 3 generation family had a wonderful week at the villa. The very easy-access beach was beautiful and never crowded. The building and property were well maintained and Sara and her husband were always quick to respond to any questions or needs.We loved the outdoors nature of the villa and the large surrounding property. Also, plenty of restaurants just a five or ten minute walk up the beach.All in, we'd recommend Casa Serena to anyone wanting a nice beach holiday.
Se hospedó 7 noches en abril de 2026
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10/10 Excelente

Cathy O.

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Steps from an amazing beach - spacious living area - good air conditioning! :)
Se hospedó 10 noches en marzo de 2026
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8/10 Buena

Jane B.

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Great location and space. The kitchen was large and well equipped. The rooms were clean and spacious. Great air conditioning for sleeping. Would definitely stay here again. Beautiful views and the caretakers were wonderful. Communication was good with the owner as well. A gem!
Se hospedó 4 noches en enero de 2026
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4/10 Mala

David O.

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No le gustó: Limpieza, comunicación, veracidad del anuncio
yes, the host seem inattentive, and the property was poorly maintained
Se hospedó 8 noches en diciembre de 2025
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10/10 Excelente

Janet M.

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It was so fantastic! Really suited our family well, had a wonderful experience at Casa Serena. Enjoyed all the outdoor living, including all the critters! Grandkids were thrilled with all that there was to do there without TV!! Simon was great and made sure we were comfortable and kept the grounds and pool in pristine condition. Overall a great place to be for sure with just the right amount of rustic characteristics of Costa Rica!We thank Maximo very much, he was great to work with. This truly is a hidden gem!
Se hospedó 10 noches en agosto de 2025
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10/10 Excelente

Paula R.

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Finally!!

We absolutely loved everything about this property! Its location, its overall vibe....we could not have been happier with our holiday!!!
Se hospedó 7 noches en abril de 2022
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10/10 Excelente

Cliente verificado

Amazing stay

Couldn’t have picked a better location for our group to stay. Steps away from the beach, pool and ping pong and billiards for hours of entertainment when not surfing. Isolda made for an even better stay by cooking some amazing meals. Will definitely book again for our next Costa Rica vacation
Se hospedó 4 noches en marzo de 2019
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10/10 Excelente

Danielle S.

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Nice house & location

Beautiful grounds and large kitchen with lots of counter space. We loved the new overlook to the ocean and easy access to walk to the beach. Rooms have AC and nice. Would recommend for large groups.
Se hospedó 7 noches en junio de 2024
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10/10 Excelente

Britton W.

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Wonderful Property

This was the perfect property for a secluded stay on the beach. The house staff was very helpful, polite and friendly too. I highly recommend this property for anyone who is looking to stay close to tamarindo but does not want all the noise of the city.
Se hospedó 3 noches en enero de 2020
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10/10 Excelente

Mark H.

Fantastic private compound steps from a wide, quiet beach

Our family of 8 adults and 7 children spent a lovely week at Casa Serena in December. The home is just steps from Playa Grande beach, which is (having tried about a dozen) one of the best and most child-friendly beaches in Costa Rica. Wide beach, soft sand, good waves for fun. Plenty of surfing action and board rentals nearby. The property is well-maintained and well-run and is just as beautiful as in the pictures.
Se hospedó 5 noches en diciembre de 2017
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10/10 Excelente

Sierra S.

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Unique beach front home great for family

We enjoyed our stay at this wonderful property that had plenty of room for one large family. We especially enjoyed cooking at the outdoor kitchen while the kids played ping pong and swam in the pool. Having the beach just outside the door was an absolute treasure and we loved waking up to the howler monkeys in the trees each morning. Playa grande is a wonderful quiet area with all the amenities to make your stay comfortable. Would definitely recommend to others.
Se hospedó 4 noches en junio de 2022
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8/10 Buena

Joe D.

Great location! Beautiful beach just steps from the property.

Máximo was great to work with and was quick to respond. The grounds of the property were beautiful. Just make sure you understand this is not a “house” it’s more of a compound. There was no common indoor area and the bedrooms are all separated from the kitchen and dining area. The outdoor dining area was a great place to gather as a group. Luckily we had beautiful weather but I would be concerned about rainy days. Make sure to watch the fabulous sunsets from the upper deck.
Se hospedó 7 noches en noviembre de 2018
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10/10 Excelente

Robert N.

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Visit to Casa Sarena

Overall we loved our stay. It was a family trip and we had a group of 17 people ranging in ages from 11-78. The location was fabulous. The beach was wonderful and very accessible from the property. We were very happy that there were several boogie boards at the property. They got a lot of use. There was also a place a short distance away that rented surf boards. The food was wonderful. Your employee that did the cooking was excellent and the cost was very reasonable. There were also some very good restaurants in the area. The lay out of the property is very good with a lot of communal space to eat meals, play pool, ping pong, swim, lie in hammocks and various other activities. The raised patio was a great place to read and watch the sunset. I have traveled extensively and would have to say that I have never stayed at a place so well suited for a large family get together. The complaints I had were minor and not worth mentioning. Overall, I would give it a rating of 10.
Se hospedó 3 noches en enero de 2025
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10/10 Excelente

Paula R.

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Beach Beauty

This is our second visit for our group of 5 couples!! We were totally thrilled once again! The property is in the BEST location! The beach is to die for! The beds are super comfy, and we love the outdoor living!! I will say that the local restaurants have doubled in price since our last visit in 2022....and chatting with others at the airport who visited different areas...this seems to be the general consensus in Costa Rica . Not a deal breaker, but would perhaps consider cooking at the property more frequently! The staff, Simon and Saray are incredibly sweet and accommodating! Using a translation app worked very well! We had Saray prepare a meal for us which was absolutely delicious! Maximo, the host was super quick in his responses and very helpful when we needed anything! We love this place and enjoy returning every couple of years for sure!!
Se hospedó 8 noches en marzo de 2024
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8/10 Buena

Holly K.

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Wonderful piece of paradise!

We had a great stay at Casa Serena! There were 16 of us (8 adults and 8 kids - 4 families total) and we fit comfortably within each of the spaces that property has. The rooms were cool and comfortable and the shared spaces were great to have to wait out a rain storm or take a break from the beach. The kids played game after game of pool and pink pong. The kitchen was ample and the grill area was nice to be able to throw on some hotdogs and make some mixed drinks! The pool and grounds were kept clean and tidy by Sergio. He also responded immediately when we had a toilet back up and continued to monitor it for us through out the week. It definitely helps if you speak a little Spanish (hey, we're in their country after all! ) The beach is steps away and it wins the prize for best part of the trip! The beach is yours aside from a few surfers! The shells and sunsets, oh my! There are restaurants within walking distance and we visited them quite frequently. We highly suggest Cafe Mar Azul - they accommodated 16 people quite often and were polite and gracious the entire time. Spent a few evenings on the roof top patio, enjoying the breeze (we went in the rainy season and the temps were lovely in the evening! ) All in all, our stay was wonderful and we'll definitely be coming back !
Se hospedó 7 noches en junio de 2022
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8/10 Buena

Natalee J.

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Like your own private resort

We a large group of 14 stay at the property and we truly enjoyed the stay! The on-site property managers (Simon & his wife) were absolutely fabulous. They did not speak English, so we used our broken Spanish & Google translate to communicate, but they were so helpful and friendly. They cleaned the outside areas every morning, and were helpful with anything we needed. When we checked in, we realized that laundry was not onsite as listed & this was the second half of our 2 week vacation - we had all planned on using the on-site laundry. Simons wife (I wish I remembered her name) offered to do our laundry since we couldn’t, so we gave her a load and she ended up doing it by hand for us! Had I read the reviews and listing a bit more intently I may have realized this - but there is no indoor space to hang out. The only way to get away from bugs is to be in your bedroom. It worked out fine with lots of bug spray & citronella but we all left with a lot of big bites. That comes with Costa Rica, however, a netted area or a place to escape for a little while as a group would have been nice. That being said, we loved all of the games and activities available on site. The beach was beautiful and that private entrance was awesome for us to have, we loved being able to catch sunset nightly. We also liked that we were away from the busyness of Tamarindo. The town is about a 40 minute drive, or about a half mile down the beach you can jump on a water taxi to take you across the river for $2. Overall it was a great stay & we were sad to leave
Se hospedó 5 noches en diciembre de 2022
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6/10 Aceptable

Kathryn E.

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"Luxury" Beachfront Property quite rundown. Pictures not fully accurate

This is a unique beachfront property, with wonderful potential, but is quite rundown. I messaged the host first in hopes of getting some helpful feedback, but it was not, so I will just give you fair warning. Background: I am an ex PeaceCorps nurse who worked and lived in Costa Rica. My husband is Costa Rican. We are part owners of a lovely hotel across the street and friends with all the other business owners there. We have rented at least a dozen homes at Playa Grande over the years for our friends and family and have only had fantastic experiences. This year we made a late decision to come before Christmas and this was the only property of this size available. Briefly, the place needs TLC. Moldy, and rotting decks and Supporting posts to main room. Broken and decayed light fixtures, ceiling fans dont work, leaking refrigerator, plugged and overflowing dishwasher, no items at all in kitchen( not even soap, trash bags, salt or pepper. Broken cupboard doors. No beach equipment whatsoever, ( Beach chairs, umbrella, sand toys) No information info upon arrival ( WiFi code, info on house, nearby activities, tours, stores). A completely rusted and corroded BBQ which was not safe to use. Finally, there is no Irene, wonderful cook on the premises. Instead a new couple from Nicaragua who had no idea about anything in the house, cooking, cleaning, laundry. I told them that it was not their fault that they had no training and that I would clearly not blame them, but the owner. The positives: The rooms are small, but adequate. Each is independent and opens to the outside only (no connecting) The pool is small but heated . There is an upstairs cabana built with views and sounds of the beach and monkeys. Beachfront. We had a beautiful time at the beach and in the pool with our family and friends. We ate out most nights and truly enjoyed the the area, as always. I have photos of all these issues if anyone wants to see them
Se hospedó 4 noches en diciembre de 2022
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6/10 Aceptable

Keri B.

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No le gustó: Veracidad del anuncio

Awesome Location on the Beach in Playa Grande

Long story short - we 100% enjoyed our stay at Casa Serena. We were steps away from the most beautiful and serene beach, could walk to the boats to cross the river into Tamarindo but were still far enough away to have the area to ourselves. There are a few things that could be improved with the majority of our issues being solved with an updated website and a 3-ring binder with all the information we needed. The website lists that there is a washer and dryer on site for doing laundry. We only packed a few clothes thinking we would be able to do some laundry on property. I thought to ask about some of the other features on the website that weren't there, but did not ask about this and so was a little surprised to find it wasn't there. No one was at the house to greet us and we were a little unsure of procedures. Isolda (the housekeeper) and Sergio (the outside maintenance guy) were so extremely nice but speak no English and it was difficult to communicate at times. We had no phone numbers for them and didn't know where they were when they weren't on the property so it surprised us a little when we had an issue we were told to just take it up with Isolda and Sergio. Having a binder with the wifi password, phone numbers of Sergio and Isolda (or some way of contacting them), and some local information would have been extremely helpful. For the first couple of days, random people would walk onto the property peddling services and goods to us which made us uncomfortable. All of this could have been alleviated if they could leave their info in a binder for us to contact if we wanted. Our biggest complaint was the pool. It was pea green and swampy the entire time. We were told it couldn't be treated because of the water line tiles so we just had to deal with dirty water. A lot of the beach chairs and boogie boards that were there were broken and when we'd take them down to the beach, we'd have to walk them back up immediately because they didn't work. There are two fridges on property but only one fully works. The one at the bar, only the freezer works. This is a great place for a large group of people that are outdoorsy people and want to enjoy Costa Rican beaches. Aside from the pool, everything was minor and we had an overall enjoyable stay!
Se hospedó 7 noches en enero de 2020
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8/10 Buena

Bruno D.

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One of the best beach vacations! If you want quiet, here it is!

In summary, the house was not perfect, but the quiet sandy beach, staff service and overall quietness of the area made our trip one of the best beach vacations. We were 10 people, kids/adults. Let's start with the bad: 1. What the pictures don`t show is the wear and tear. 2. The house is large and has a lot of outdoor living spaces out into the elements! It’s worn out, over-used, a lot metal is rusted. 3. Kitchen needs some TLC (broken cabinet doors, leaking DW and fridge) 4. Bathrooms: 4 out of the 5 BRs had issues (broken doors, blocked drain). 5. Land is large, lot of unkempt areas and pile of garbage lying around, not inside the house, but around the grounds. Not a showstopper. 6. Rental might be a bit expensive for what you get. 7. And of course, ants and crawling bugs, but it is a tropical forest after all! Now the good: 1. The owner, Maximo, seems very nice, is very responsive and answered all our questions. 2. Access to the beach was just amazing. 100 feet off the main gate. Easy flat access, very private and nobody around when we were on the beach. 3. Beach: Beautiful 5-km white sand beach, with perfect waves for swimming or surfing with at very few people around (40-50 people on the whole 5-km long beach!) 4. The house keepers, Simon and Saray, were absolutely amazing. They live on the grounds in a separate house and are around day and night. They responded to our requests in a timely fashion, fixing what was broken, providing additional towels when needed, even setting up a beach tent for us on the beach, helping to carry some of the chairs to the beach, and even helping pack up the car when we left. They made a huge difference. There were always notifying us if they had to leave for different reasons. You forget about the bad with them! 5. We got one meal prepared by Saray, very tasty! It was enough for 2 suppers and 2 lunches, and some. 6. They kept the common grounds and pool clean in the morning but didn’t go into the bedrooms unless requested by us. 7. There are a few small stores and restaurants less than a few hundred meters away, very affordable. 8. From the house, you can reach Tamarindo in about 15 minutes by foot and a dinghy across the crocodile infested Tamarindo Estuary (for $1-2/person). Dinghies run from about 8AM to 5PM…or drive to Tamarindo, in 30-40 minutes! No bridge across the estuary. 9. Tamarindo is a beautiful town full of grocery stores, restaurants, shops, hotels, and nightlife.
Se hospedó 7 noches en marzo de 2023
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8/10 Buena

Ana M.

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Excelente casa para disfrutar del mar en familia!

Las habitaciones son cómodas, las áreas comunes espaciosas, la piscina de muy buen tamaño para todas las edades y lo mejor de todo la propiedad es que está frente al mar, eso hizo que la experiencia fuera fantástica.
Se hospedó 4 noches en julio de 2024
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10/10 Excelente

Jeremy C.

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Great villa

We had a great time at Casa Serena over Christmas. It is literally steps from the ocean, which can be seen from the second floor lounge area. The property has 5 bedrooms; each with en suite bathrooms. The kids loved the pool table and ping pong table. The pool was nice, but a bit cloudy at times. -Raccoons will visit at night so be sure to lock up food and trash in the kitchen. -There isn’t a bathroom for swimmers or guests. You have to go in one of the bedrooms. -The location is great if you want to chill out as the beach is never crowded. -Tamarindo is a 20 minute walk and a 3 minute boat ride across the estuary ($1/person), but the boats only ferry folks until 5 pm. To return to the house by road it takes 40 minutes. -Wil-Mart grocery store is 5 km away and has most items you may need. There is also a small corner store a few blocks from the house that has basic necessities. -Playa Grande has restaurants within walking distance. -We did not get robbed during our stay, but we are not stupid humans who leave thousands of dollars of electronics laying around, even when traveling in our home country. Great place and we definitely recommend Casa Serena.
Se hospedó 7 noches en diciembre de 2019
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6/10 Aceptable

Chris T.

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Great Location, Plenty of Space, With Challenges

Pros – Proximity to beach, fantastic outdoor living area with covered dining table, lounge area, pool table, ping pong, and hammocks. 5 private bedrooms with private bathrooms gave everyone their own space. The elevated lounge area with view of the ocean is great. The pool was good sized for the property and kids loved. Bodyboards and pool floats provided. The outdoor bar kitchen with BBQ grill is nice to have for cooking up dinner. Cons – Make sure you keep valuable items in rooms and lock your doors. The setup is such that only the bedrooms and kitchen can be locked (everything else is open air with a wall around the perimeter). We were robbed during our stay: thieves jumped the wall and went through the common area and inside unlocked rooms at night when adults/kids were sleeping. They stole electronic valuables and cash from inside the bedrooms, common areas and even items in the kitchen. Security cameras are not a deterrent and unsure if they work (owner never provided any camera footage from the night of the robbery after repeated requests). It is a bit run down from other areas in Playa Grande (beds/furnishings) and no televisions. (It wasn’t a problem for us but might be for others). They only clean the common areas daily, where other properties have cleaned bedroom/bathrooms/cleaned dishes/etc. daily (this staff will clean the bedrooms, but you must pay each time). No onsite laundry available to guest. Raccoons frequently break into the bar kitchen refrigerator off the pool, so don’t leave any food in that refrigerator. Upgrading to electronic locks on each of the rooms and the safes would prevent guests from having to keep track of keys – especially while playing at the beach. Similar properties in the area have included an alarm system which would be an added deterrent.
Se hospedó 8 noches en noviembre de 2019
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10/10 Excelente

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Perfect for families

We were a group of 3 families with children of different ages. 16 people total. The house has so many social areas that converge at the pool, it was very easy for everyone to find something to do and not feel like we're crowded while at the same time keep a close watch on younger swimmers. We enjoyed the beach right across a shaded picnic area daily. All the amenities were graciously provided: beach chairs, boogie boards, towels and outside shower. The long sandy beach is clean, a little rough but fun, and not crowded at all. I have been renting homes near the beach in Costa Rica for years and this is by far my favorite. The access roads are in excellent condition, and all but the neighborhood are paved. There is a small market at about a 15 min. drive and many larger supermarkets near Tamarindo, which can only be reached by car in about 30 min. I loved the bedrooms configuration with air conditioning. Beds were comfortable and everything as pictured. We had some hiccups at check in that were sorted out promptly. I didn't give it 5 star rating on cleanliness because the bedroom floors were not thoroughly cleaned up. Because the social area is not enclosed, additional cleaning was needed to prevent traffic dirt from accumulating in the bathrooms, even though Sergio swept outside daily. The property staff is helpful and friendly. I caution future renters to find a very strong locking mechanism for the refrigerator outside which is visited nightly by a raccoon. Maximo is an excellent host and Sergio is available and willing to address any needs. Maximo, thank you for putting together such a well appointed property for us, and for making this a rental we would love to return to!
Se hospedó 4 noches en agosto de 2019
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8/10 Buena

Connie S.

Mixed feelings

The setting and the house were lovely. We especially enjoyed the howler monkeys and the beautiful green parrots. The people who came to maintain the pool and grounds were very efficient and friendly. We did have trouble with the mal-functioning stove that wasn't fixed until late in the week. We were also disappointed that no-one was there to greet us or to explain how things worked.
Se hospedó 7 noches en marzo de 2019
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10/10 Excelente

Mike G.

Great family beach house

We just spent a fantastic week at Casa Serena! The property is exactly as advertised, with the one exception being that pictures can't do the beach justice. Truly a phenomenal beach, great surfing and swimming, and hardly anyone else on it. We were a group of 2 families with 5 children ages 2-6. The kids really enjoyed the pool, and being able to play/run around the walled compound. It's large enough for them to have lots of room to play, but easy to keep an eye on them from the open air dining/common area. We had Isolda cook for us, which I'd highly recommend. She made great Costa Rican food for breakfast and dinner, and we always had lots of leftovers for lunch. We arranged our airport transfer and grocery delivery through Ariel, with Playa Grande Shuttle and Tours - also highly recommended. He made everything seamless. The kids (and adults) also really enjoyed watching the Howler monkeys who swung past the property almost every morning and late afternoon. Fun to watch from the elevated deck. I really can't say enough good things about Casa Serena and the staff. Truly a great property!
Se hospedó 7 noches en abril de 2019

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