Ocotal Beach is within a mile (2 km) of this villa, and other popular attractions like Coco Beach are within a few miles (5 km). The villa includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a dining area.
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Villa California, with a spectacular Ocean View . Adventure awaits you.
Located in the Ocotal gated community. Spectacular ocean views, beautiful surroundings, serenity, comfort, security and adventure can all be yours when you vacation in our villa. Bahia Pez Vela is set in a lush tropical cove with a black sand beach, poolside restaurant and bar and an additional pool only steps from the villa. You will experience the finest amenities with a well equipped kitchen, spacious bedrooms and in-villa laundry facilities. The friendly and knowledgeable staff is there to assist you with tours, travel suggestions and local activities. There are concierge, 24 hour security, maintenance and maid services available throughout your stay. You will be very pleased with the accommodating and professional approach of the office staff who provide the concierge service and will do the best they can to ensure your needs and desires are met. You will find the office staff can communicate effectively with you in English and Spanish. Bahia Pez Vela is located in the state of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Guanacaste is a great place to visit year round, with lush green hillsides during the rainy season, incredible lightning shows in June and July, local fiestas during December, January and February and always beautiful beaches. You can take part in deep sea fishing leaving from your beach. Costa Rica is known as an excellent birding location with many varieties of birds right on the property and many more in the near by areas. Scuba diving and snorkeling enthusiasts will be in 7th heaven because of the easy access to prime time diving. There are many places to go hiking including a vigorous walk with fabulous ocean views in the Ocotal loop just outside the property. You won't want to miss the areas claim to fame, the adventurous and scenic zip lines. You will enjoy eating out at the variety of restaurants and 'sodas', all providing great food. If you prefer to prepare your meals in the well-equipped kitchen in the villa, there are excellent grocery stores (Auto Mercado and Super Luperon) and local fruit stands that provide all that you will need for your home-cooked meals. You can be assured of fun in the sun everywhere you go, especially at the beaches and pools. You will feel secure because of the gated guard house and the 24 hour security. Each of the guards are personable, friendly and your safety is their main concern, as well as you having a wonderful time. Bahia Pez Vela is a superbly family oriented resort, as well as the perfect spot for a romantic getaway. We have found all of the guests to be friendly, interesting and from all over the world. You will fit right in! Some of our favorite activities include the Palo Verde River Tour, the Rincon de la Vieja adventure tour, Witch's Rock Canopy (zip line) Tour, a sunset cruise and any fiesta that happens to be in the area. Visiting the lovely beaches in the area, as well as the restaurants and shopping are always fun.
The villa is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a phone.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Property located in a resort
Unit size: 2,150 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 12:00 PM
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
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Check-in: 2:30 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see near this villa?
This villa is located in Sardinal, just steps from Bahia Pez Vela Beach. You'll also find Coco Beach and Ocotal Beach within a short drive.
Is parking available on site at Villa California, with a spectacular Ocean View . Adventure awaits you.?
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, there is no indoor pool at this villa.
What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Villa California, with a spectacular Ocean View . Adventure awaits you.?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic villa include a kitchen as well as massages and concierge services.
Does Villa California, with a spectacular Ocean View . Adventure awaits you. have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this villa.
Does this villa provide breakfast?
No, this villa doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this villa allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this villa.
Does Villa California, with a spectacular Ocean View . Adventure awaits you. have connecting rooms available?
No, this villa doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How far is the airport from this villa?
The closest major airport to this villa is Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR), which is 19.2 mi away (44 minutes by car). Another top airport is Tamarindo (TNO), which is around 16.9 mi away.
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Villa California, with a spectacular Ocean View . Adventure awaits you.?
Yes, every villa at Villa California, with a spectacular Ocean View . Adventure awaits you. comes with a balcony and some offer ocean views.
Villa California, with a spectacular Ocean View . Adventure awaits you. Reviews
Reviews
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Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Colleen S.
Mar 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Reunion at the Pez Vela
We really enjoyed our time once again at this property! Great security and the house had everything we needed to enjoy our stay!
The accommodations were wonderful! It's an absolutely beautiful neighborhood located right by the beach, and conveniently drive to El Coco. The house was very clean - AMAZING VIEWS! The hosts were also easy to get in touch with and responded quickly to communications.
Wonderful villa in a beautiful location. Amazing views and amenities. Cesar, the concierge, was so helpful in setting up excursions and made our first trip to Costa Rica the trip of a lifetime! Can’t wait to return.
Tonya
10/10 Excellent
LOAN N.
Dec 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
December family trip
The home was spacious, clean and had a nice view. Was perfect for our family. The pool and property were well maintained and the beach was calm and private even during Christmas break. We drove to coco beach every night for dinner which was a 10-15 minute drive and had delicious food options. Would love to return next year!
LOAN N.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Paul H., Heredia, Costa Rica
Apr 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfecto!
Linda propiedad con excelente vista y un club de playa de primera categoría. Excelentes anfitriones! Esperamos regresar pronto.
Paul H.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Connie L., St. Cloud, MN
Mar 14, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing people!
We just came home from a week at this comfortable and spacious villa. The pools are gorgeous and the resort itself is wonderful. But the best thing about staying here is the amazing people. First of all, the owner is super accommodating and stayed in constant contact with us. We had some major difficulties with our rental car situation when we first got there, and he made arrangements through the resort for a driver to come pick us up when we were stranded. Secondly, the resort staff are top notch! They took amazing care of us, from making dinner reservations, arranging a covid test at the villa, lining up surf lessons, recommending fabulous sight-seeing, calling the airline for us to inquire about our lost luggage, and arranging an alternative rental car for us to be delivered directly to the villa for no extra charge. I can't say enough about how wonderful it is to have a team of people helping you like this when you are trying to navigate a foreign country. We have stayed in dozens of VRBO homes, and I have never encountered this level of attention, support and kindness. Pura Vida!
Connie L.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lois F.
Mar 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Villa
We spent five blissful weeks in this beautiful villa. If you are considering staying at Villa California stop considering and just book it! The owners are highly responsive and the villa has everything you could want and more. The kitchen is wonderfully stocked with everything you could ever need for home cooked meals and if you prefer to dine out the resort restaurant also serves gourmet meals that are delicious. The beds are very comfortable and you can see all the care and attention to detail Chris and Alison have put into their home. There is a pool right around the corner with only one villa between you and the pool. The views are spectacular with outdoor furniture to sit and enjoy sunrises and sunsets with many tropical birds, monkeys and hummingbirds. Can’t say enough about how lovely this villa is. Thankyou Chris and Alison for creating and sharing your oasis with us! Pura Vida! ❤️
Lois F.
Stayed 37 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jim and JoAnn L.
Jan 13, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful oasis
We recommend this property to anyone looking for beauty and comfort. The owners were wonderful to work with and really went out of their way with itinerary ideas to help us have a wonderful trip. The house is well equipped for cooking and relaxing and the views are spectacular. We saw beautiful sunsets! We hope to get back again!
Jim and JoAnn L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Haydee C.
Jan 5, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Love the place, location and service. Everything you need to have a great family vacation! Chris and Allison were awesome, welcoming and very responsive.
Thank you for everything
Haydee C.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Sylvie M., Gatineau Québec
Apr 4, 2019
Beautiful view!
I enjoyed waking up to the ocean view every morning and having breakfast with the sounds of the waves and the many birds that are surrounding the villa which is spacious and comfortable.
Sylvie M.
Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2019
10/10 Excellent
Tori B.
Apr 6, 2018
Amazing Condo and Resort
My family and I stayed at this condo in March 2018 and had a wonderful stay! The owner's were delightful to work with and had everything ready upon our arrival. The condo was spotless and had everything we needed. We loved having a smaller pool option near the condo. It was great for our children and provided amazing views and an occasional monkey show in the trees!
We felt welcomed by everyone at Bahia Pez Vela and have nothing but wonderful things to say about the resort location, staff and grounds. The pool, beach and restaurant were all amazing and we loved getting to know the staff at the pool restaurant, Maracuya. The staff went out of their way to provide the best customer service and the food quality was amazing! It really was some of the best food we had in Costa Rica.
All in all, this condo and resort exceeded and beyond met our expectation's! I would recommend it to anyone looking for a fabulous vacation!
Tori B.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018
10/10 Excellent
Sylvie M., Gatineau Québec
Mar 22, 2018
Love this place!
This was my third stay at this villa. I enjoyed it as always, the view is amazing, how calming and resourceful it is to sit on the balcony in the morning with my coffee and admire nature at it's best. The villa is spacious and confortable and Bahia Pez Vela is just a quiet and enchanting place. The personnel is always kind and helpful. I would definitely recommend this place.
Sylvie M.
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2018
10/10 Excellent
Vanessa F.
Jan 11, 2018
Amazing !!!!
It was a very pleasant place. Amazing view, nice swimming pool, with very good amenities. Excellent communication with owner.
Vanessa F.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2018
10/10 Excellent
Caron D.
Jan 7, 2018
Gorgeous View!
We had a great time at Villa California over New Year's! The weather was so warm, and the view from the villa is SPECTACULAR. Troops of monkeys passed through the trees as we sat and watched the ocean. The villa had everything we needed. The pools at the resort are very nice, and the staff are friendly and helpful. The restaurant there is delicious, as well.
Caron D.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017
10/10 Excellent
Nathaniel B.
Nov 10, 2017
Great place to stay in Costa Rica!
Guanacaste Province has everything you need and Bahia Pez Vella is the perfect location. Christopher and Allison make it easy to plan accordingly. This was our second stay here. We will definitely be back!
Nathaniel B.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
8/10 Good
Annette M.
Jul 1, 2017
Great views, location, and lovely beach!!!
Spacious, functional and fantastic views...we had a good time. Great to see the summer season. It was crazy seeing the weather phenomenon. Even when cloudy and misting or rainy you could still do so much which is weird for a Midwest mindset:-) Loved viewing the natural setting and seeing nature. Howling monkeys, dragonfly's, birds, bees, and many plants and flowers. Our view was above the treetops...amazing and busy nature scenes. The place itself was good and owners responsive. Be prepared to work your legs out... seriously steep hills but fun to get to our Villa. Loved that you could get beach front service for water related activities. My small picky point is inside furniture ... king bed was tough for a week. However, we LOVED the screen doors and the view all over the Villa! So overall --price, view, space, and our needs -- totally met! We ❤️ Bahia Pez Vela in Costa Rica!!!
Annette M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
10/10 Excellent
Lise B.
Mar 22, 2017
Villa California
Just like last year a bit of paradise in our lives. Fantastic host, trip, and dwelling. The premises are well kept, staff is friendly and helpful. Thanks Cesar for your precious help in planing our trip to Nicaragua
Lise B.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2017
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jan 10, 2017
Serene location with amazing views
We were 6 adults, parents and adult children (23-26 yrs) and found the layout to be good. The villa was spotless and cool upon our arrival and check-in was very easy. The villa is very peaceful, located at the end of a row with 1 additional unit next to it before the upper pool area. The upper pool is perfect with an infinity pool and views to the ocean. The views were the best part of staying in this unit as opposed others that were at the bottom of the resort. Chris is the 2nd best part of renting this villa, as he's extremely helpful, efficient, and responsive.
We had a car which is ideal if you stay in this resort as it's a 15 minute drive to the grocery store in Playas del Coco. It's only 45 minutes to Liberia airport, 1 hr to Tamarindo, and 1.5 hrs to Rincon de la Vieja Park. The location is ideal for exploring the area, or just hanging out and enjoying the view.
The villa is exactly like the pictures with great views from 2 upper bedrooms and the main living area. It has a brand new BBQ, refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave and is well stocked for cooking.
The grounds are well maintained and were green and full of flowers during our visit. The restaurant, Picante, is an open air, poolside dining area and bar with good food and friendly staff. You can rent paddle boards, kayaks, snorkle gear and book tours through the office. Both units on each side of us were rented while we were there yet it was still very quiet.
Verified traveler
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2016
8/10 Good
Paul G.
May 3, 2016
Everything we wanted in a base for our CR vacation
Villa California is a well maintained home with all the amenities and a lovely view of the Pacific. Only an hour from the airport at Liberia and close to Playa Coco plus Playa Ocotal (and the delightful Father Rooster beach restaurant) and even a small beach cove directly below the villa (200+ ft down - you have to drive). We loved the place.
Paul G.
10/10 Excellent
Meirav J.
Jan 13, 2016
Loved everything about it
We stayed here for a week in early January. We were 5 people: 2 small children aged 2 and 4, their parents, and one grandparent. The place could easily have accommodated another couple, too, but was perfect for our group. Apartment was clean, well-appointed, tastefully decorated, and there were plenty of towels and sheets to make up for not having a cleaner in during our stay ( rent covers 1 cleaning which in our case was after the stay). There was also a washing machine and dryer, which we used, a small enclosed outdoor area tonhang towels and swimsuits and to wash them off if needed. The views were amazing, and the place was quiet. Not all the light bulbs worked, but I'm sure that if I'd have asked the office they would have replaced. The condo is part of an immaculate resort with good (if slow - Costa-rican style) service, and there are always people around cleaning and pruning with a smile. Resort services, including security and staff, always made us feel more than welcome. Location was perfect for a winter get-away. You will need a car here, and then you should use it for some sight seeing. Great beaches, a beautiful waterfall, and a nature reserve with plenty of animals, all within 1.5 hours drive. Not always great roads. We had a 4x4. Still, others we met at the resort never left the grounds. Beautiful onsite beach (you'll want to drive down because it's a steep unpaved walk down and then up again), pools by the beach, small infinity pool right by the villa, shared by only about 4 other villas (we often had it to ourselves). It was really a dream holiday, and the home we stayed in was really beautiful. Thanks, Chris and Allison!
Meirav J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2016
8/10 Good
laura o.
Jan 6, 2016
Wonderful time
Villa California at Bahía Pez Vela in Guanacaste has an excellent location and wonderful service from the staff. It is really recommend to families with little kids due its near little pool.
The beach is marvelous and the site in general is in good conditions. I would come back. The only thing I would be careful of is from water, cause some of us got sick drinking the tube water.
The size of the condo is appropriate to have the 8 people comfortable and having each own space without feeling crowed at the same space.