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Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach

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Outdoor pool
Beach towels
Shower, towels, soap, toilet paper
TV, books, stereo
4 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 93000 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Playa Grande, Guanacaste
  • Place, Grande Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Tamarindo Beach
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Langosta
    ‪61 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Playa Grande

Located in Palm Beach Estates within a short walk of Grande Beach, this vacation home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Las Baulas National Marine Park. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Grande Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tamarindo Beach - 51 min drive - 14.5 miles
  • Playa Potrero - 52 min drive - 15.5 miles
  • Flamingo Beach - 53 min drive - 15.3 miles
  • Playa Langosta - 61 min drive - 16.2 miles

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Tamaonda - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Medusa Bar - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Rural - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬31 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.

Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach

4 Bedrooms | 4.5 Bathrooms | Sleeps up to 9
(Main house: 3BR/3.5BA + optional private in-law (villa) suite with kitchen)

Why You’ll Love It
• Prime Location – Steps from the estuary off the backyard with direct water taxi to Tamarindo (skip the 20-min drive)
• Beach Access – 5-minute walk to Playa Grande’s surf, sunsets & turtle nesting grounds
• Private Pool & Lush Gardens – Unwind in your shaded tropical retreat, perfect for a refreshing dip, a serene yoga session, or grilling surrounded by nature’s beauty
• Wildlife Encounters – Howler monkeys, parrots & tropical birds right outside your door
• Walk to Dining & Live Music – Just a 2-minute stroll to restaurants, bars, and a convenience store, with some of Playa Grande’s best dining right in Palm Beach Estates and live music scheduled some nights

The Space
Casa Marbella blends modern comfort with Costa Rica’s natural beauty. Set in the gated Palm Beach Estates community, the villa sits between Playa Grande’s white sands and a protected mangrove estuary.

Main House – 3 bedrooms, each with en-suite bath, ceiling fan, and individually controlled A/C:
• Primary Suite – King bed, two ceiling fans, dual vanities, Juliet balcony
• Guest Suite 1 – Queen bed, pool, jungle & estuary views
• Guest Suite 2 – Queen bed, dual vanities
• Bonus Loft – Futon with A/C, ideal for 1 adult or 2 kids

Optional In-Law Suite / Villa – Separate entrance, king bed, kitchenette, en-suite bath (available for an additional nightly fee; you will never have separate renters during your stay).

Amenities
• Gourmet kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances & dishwasher
• Open living area looking out over the pool and estuary vegetation
• Sprawling layout with both open living areas and separate bedroom suites for privacy
• Covered patio & pool deck for lounging or dining al fresco
• Gas grill poolside under the deck
• Safes in both main house & in-law suite
• Security system, gated community of Palm Beach Estates with night guard
• Whole property WiFi with strong, reliable coverage indoors and out, perfect for streaming, remote work, or staying connected poolside

The Experience
Wake up to the sound of howler monkeys, spend the day surfing, fishing, or exploring, and return to your private pool shaded by lush vegetation. Watch spectacular sunsets on the beach, or take the water taxi across the estuary to lively Tamarindo for shops, nightlife, and dining. Playa Grande is part of Las Baulas National Park, famous for its leatherback turtle nesting grounds - an unforgettable sight if you visit during nesting season.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 4.5 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

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
Parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
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
Safety features at this property include 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10.
  • Onsite safety features include a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Nestled in Nature Vacation Villa

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Palm Beach Estates within a short 7-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 Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach good for couples?

This waterfront vacation home offers many amenities for couples such as a private pool, a private pool in some house, as well as an outdoor pool.

Does Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Tamarindo (TNO), which is 9.7 mi away (26 minutes by car). Another top airport is Nosara (NOB), which is around 26.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach?

Yes, every house at Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach comes with a balcony.

Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing. Loved our stay. Great neighbourhood within walking distance of beautiful beach. Perfect spot for two families with young kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing location for a family vacation. We loved every minute from the private pool, access to the estuary, walk to the local eateries and beach. A genuinely fun time! To top it off the managed was highly communicative and help all through our stay. Every need was met.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. The house was beautiful and close to restaurants and the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roya H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fabulous rental: Great floor plan for the group. Everyone had privacy. Great common areas. Close walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

Amazing

Property is exactly what it looks like in the pictures! Quiet, quick walk to the beach and everything you need to enjoy a week in paradise!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

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

Great

We really enjoyed our stay here. We especially loved being right by the Estuary and beach. Best of both worlds!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny S.

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

Outstanding stay

Very comfortable home, easy to find, property manager available excellent communication
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyra B.

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

Wonderful

Love this house. And Grande
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colt W.

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

Cool Place

Nice house. Had a ball.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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

Relaxing Convenient Stay

The house is in a great location with easy access to beautiful beach, market and restaurants, all in Pal Beach Estates. The rooms are separated enough to provide privacy but common areas (living room, kitchen and pool deck) allow opportunity for socializing.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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

Great Hideaway!

This house, nestled in a quiet location close to the beach, is perfect for relaxing. With a few restaurants, small market, coffee shop, and a surf shop, there is plenty within walking distance. The house is incredible, and the property manager is very accommodating. We would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trudy J.

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

Fabulous stay

Loved our time here. The 10 year old twin boys basically lived on the pool when at the house. Large house with good instruction by hosts. Great location to walk to the beach. Took a night turtle tour that was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricky E.

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

Excellent family location

Casa Marbella was the perfect place for our two families. The house was spacious, the pool was great and the house’s location was serene. Kristi and Doug, the property managers, were awesome! 5 stars all the way around! Can’t wait to go back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darla W.

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

Playa Grande

Our family has been travelling to Playa Grande for a number of years and we really enjoyed our time at Casa Marbella. Kristi was very helpful with lots of recommendations for activities. We will be returning!!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DANA L.

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

Palm Beach Estates is A+

Such a great vacay. Home was beautiful and Kristi and Doug were so responsive and helpful. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward C.

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

Relaxing oasis

Great location! Easy walk to the beach. Big house, with lots of rooms. Hard to find a place to accommodate five single adults. This place was perfect. Upgraded and clean. Highly recommend Kristi’s house!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricky S.

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

June 2023

The house was everything described. It was great! Kristi was great...everything she reccomended was great; from transfers, trips, food, activities, etc... The neighborhood was perfect as well! This was a great home and location for a family vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob K.

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

Amazing location with total tranquility

The property backs up to the nature reserve and we had a howler monkey right in the tree above as we swam. The pool was perfect and the patio cover kept us cool from the hot afternoon sun. Beach and restaurants are within an easy walk so everything you need for a relaxing vacation is right there. The hosts were amazing and there to help with anything needed. Overall an awesome experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant H.

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

Will Return!

It was everything you could ask for. Beautiful house with everything we needed. Lots of room for 8 adults and 1 child. Fantastic location- so close to beach, restaurants/bars, surfing, boat to Tamarindo. Big bonus was property managers -always available to help, arrange for driver, services etc. couldn’t ask for anything more!
Stayed 22 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey C.

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

Great stay!

The house is wonderful and in a perfect location. It's minutes from the beach and the neighborhood is quite and relaxing. The house is just as described and very well equipped. We made several meals in the house and had everything we needed. Beds are comfy and each room is very big with their own bathrooms. The property managers are on site and ready to help at a moments notice with anything from issues at the house to booking services around town.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clark P.

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

Tropical jungle hideaway

Casa Marbella was a slice of heaven backing up to the estuary that offered a quiet solace of nature with wildlife at your fingertips. Short walk to the beach eliminated any foot traffic by the house but close enough to local eateries that safety was never a concern. Kristi and Doug were there for any questions or concerns and made our stay comfortable. Highly recommend Cafe Mar Azul for all meals, please say hi to Grace for us! The Tres Leches is to die for!!!!! Will definitely stay here again on our next trip back to Costa Rica!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Preston P.

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

Quiet, convenient location

We had a great stay. Kristi is a great host and was communicative and helpful. The location is great if you are looking for something quiet but still within an easy walk or drive of restaurants. Our kids spent hours in the pool, which was cleaned daily, except for Sunday. The beach near this house is excellent for finding shells and surfing/boogie boarding. We also used the casita that is attached but separate from the rest of the house, which was great to give the other adults in our group space. Overall, great property!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Erica J.

Awesome house in a wonderful area of Costa Rica!

Casa Marbella exceeded our expectations. The house is great and Playa Grande area is one of our favorites in Costa Rica. The area is laid back with several really good restaurants (Hotel Bula Bula and El Huerto's). The beach is beautiful and uncrowded. PG also has a great local surf shop (Frijoles Locos) that rents surf boards, arranges surf lessons, tours, etc.). The owner of the house, Steve Julius, was great to work with. I would highly recommend Playa Grande and Casa Marbella.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Not as advertised… it was better.

I cannot overstate how great this place isBand how great this VRBO experience was. I was hesitant to write a review because I do not want anyone else to stay there. Thank you for an amazing stay. Thank you Ali, Kristi, Doug and Alvaro. We are now homesick. :-) See you all again soon.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colette D.

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

Great House and Location

We had a great 10 days in this home. The rooms are spacious and comfortable and they all have their own bathrooms with showers. The kitchen is well stocked and the living area is roomy and comfortable. Having a private pool was fabulous and there are many shaded areas to relax in the yard so you can enjoy the outdoors when it is hot and sunny. The pool gets a variety of shade and sun throughout the day which is perfect. The deck furniture is comfortable with lots of seating options. It is a short walk to a great surfing beach and there are a lot of great places to eat nearby. Kristi and Doug are wonderful property managers and they are an excellent resource for recommendations for activities. If you can do the La Leona Waterfall hike we highly recommend that one and we also loved the catamaran tour. We would definitely return there again!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025