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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Vista Ocotal, Guanacaste
  • Ocotal Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bahia Pez Vela Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Coco Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the area

El Ocotal

On the beach.Stay at this Sardinal villa and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Ocotal Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Coco Beach. Bahia Pez Vela Beach and El Coco Casino are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ocotal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bahia Pez Vela Beach - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Coco Beach - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Playa Calzón de Pobre - 31 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Diamante Eco Adventure Park - 38 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Ocotal - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Sports Bar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Liberia - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Coconutz Brewhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Zi Lounge - ‬8 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.

EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF COSTA RICA: SANITARY - SAFE - SECURE


COMPLIMENTARY TRANSPORTATION FROM THE AIRPORT UPON ARRIVAL AND YOUR RETURN TO THE AIRPORT FOR DEPARTURE!!!

YOU WILL BE MET BY A PRIVATE DRIVER UPON ARRIVAL AT THE AIRPORT. THE VILLA IS A VERY SHORT WALK TO OCOTAL BEACH! Experience the Costa Rican lifestyle. Whether traveling with family, planning a romantic getaway or a destination wedding; hosting a bachelor/bachelorette party or getting together with friends. Staying in this fully furnished developer's luxury model villa in Vista Octal is a must. Wake up to ocean waves, monkey calls from the trees. Enjoy a day of fun including venturing through a rainforest, snorkeling, relaxing at the hot springs, golfing, horseback riding, sport fishing, site seeing, eating at exotic restaurants, zip lining over jungles and open land, and much more. Then come home to seaside serenity as you watch the sunset over the ocean from the front porch and the second floor bedroom balcony as you plan your evening. We offer comfort, convenience, no worries, and perks specific to our villa. You won't have to clean, cook for yourself, drive, or get bogged down with making arrangements for activities if you do not wish. A true vacation that allows you to spend your time where it matters the most—exploring the sights, sounds, and activities. Let us handle the details while you relax and enjoy the surroundings. 


Property Perks:
* A gated community with full time security
* A private pool with a covered outdoor eating area
* Cable television in the living are
* A television in each bedroom
*WiFi
* A full kitchen and dining area
* Living Area
* Cooling ceiling fans
* Hi tech remote controlled air conditioners throughout
*COVID 19 cleaning & disinfectants used and supplied

Private Perks:
* Be greeted by a personal driver and a private car service that will pick up and drop off up to guests to the Liberia airport for free
* Walk 500 meters to access the property's private beach club adjacent to Father Rooster’s Restaurant/Bar
* Drive 6 minutes for complete access to the private Club at Coco Bay Estates which has a restaurant, fitness center, tennis courts, a large pool with waterfall and swim up bar, water slide, Jacuzzi and yoga pavilion
* Meet Vanessa, Our Guests will have a Bi Lingual Personal Concierge
* Her Services: personal chef, childcare, excursions booking agent, household
maintenance, technician. Vanessa is well known in the area.

Area Perks: 
* A short walk to the beautiful Ocotal Beach
* 15 minute drive to Hermosa Beach
* Drive 10 minutes to the town center of Coco Beach for: shopping; various restaurants with international cuisine including Zi Lounge and Coconutz Bar and Grill; bars; pharmacies; medical assistance; fantastic night life; 2 international banks; car rental locations; golf cart rentals; tour offices; and 4 different supermarkets for your convenience.

Property manager

Bernard L. Jennings

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city center
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Golf privileges
  • Tennis on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Ecotours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: As long as childre are supervised

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF COSTA RICA: SANITARY - SAFE - SECURE Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 89 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Beth G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The description of this place is not correct, they will not help their guest.
First, I found this place searching in playa flamingo. This location shouldn’t even show up. It is over 50 miles away and you’re not supposed to use that road if renting a car. The host is a scammer"Luxury Villa" that is a joke! It is very basically Villa. One of the toilets didn't work well. Everything is old. We were given on large garbage and 6 rolls of toilet paper."Wake up to Ocean waves" You are not going to hear any ocean waves. There is also no sunset."You won't have to drive" this places is down in a big gully. The closest small market is over 2 miles away. I don't think you want to hike up the hill to get a cokePlus, host will not help arrange any transportation.I booked a week in the middle of February. December I tried to work with host to get some fun things for us to do. After three weeks neither of them did anything. They did email me a brochure with no contact information or details of the activities. I gave up. I should have canceled.While we were there the Maintenace was working on sprinkler system. Sometimes we didn't have water. The three of us drinking tap water got sick.I ended up getting very sick and needed a doctor. I reached out to my local host. She told me no doctors were available. Then wrote "Can someone take you to town or send a driver for you? " Obviously she is not going to help! I told her I would take an Uber. Don't take an Uber, it stalled, and I was stranded. STAY AWAY!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun in the sun!
We had a wonderful time! Great location. Good food. Very relaxing!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Fantastic
A wonderful property. Excellent location. Vanessa had excellent communication with us the entire time. We had just gone through two previous cancellations by other hosts last minute, and were scrambling to find a place to stay. I can't say enough about Vanessa and her team. We look forward to staying here in the future! The location in Ocotol was great, close to the beach and Father Rooster's which is a fave of ours. Gated property, all the amenities, and the layout was great for us. Thank you Vanessa for looking after us so well, we look forward to our future friendship with you.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Grace F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dark, dirty, disgusting place
This place is not a "villa" - it's a rundown townhome that is filthy and has false advertising. There is no tennis, no gym. The "security gates" are rickety and don't open completely not great for wide cars. "Security" is one guy that walks around - no one at the actual gate. That's definitely not 24x7 security in an area that actually needs it. The pictures show a sunny home. It is literally dark, musty and filthy throughout the home. I have taken numerous photos of the issues and submitted to vrbo. This should not be rented as is due to potential health hazards from mold on the window shades, in the coffee maker, body odor and hair throughout all the bedding, mouse droppings on the headboard, improperly cleaned toilets, gum stuck on the one non plastic coffee mug, dirty utensils in the drawer along with cobwebs, old beach towels used as bath towels, the list goes on and on. This review should allow photos from renters to show what this actually looks like. The owner has done nothing except to call and say everything is fine. Nightmare scenario for vacation particularly for Xmas week. We evacuated after 1 night of our 7 night stay it was THAT BAD. There are plenty of other options in Costa Rica - we have been 4 times that are clean and safe. This isn't one of them.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

callie e., Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness
Always Lovely
We make this our home away from home in Costa Rica. Highly recommend. We'll be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Randy D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Inside The Property Very Dated
We paid for 7 night stay at Bernard's but choose not to stay. Initially walked in and the main floor bedroom smelled of urine. As noted in other reviews the pictures inside were outdated. The bedding in 3 rooms looked like your Grandma's basement bedding. As mentioned in the listing it was seaside and you could hear the ocean waves. Neither were correct or accurate. Hired an uber and stayed at a beautiful modern resort Mar playa Hermosa for the same money we paid not to stay at Bernard's.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damon R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Guanacaste at it’s best.
Place is as advertised. About a football field’s distance from a quiet beach (Playa Ocotal) with wonderful, warm water and lovely views. Villa is as described. All amenities necessary were provided, including plenty of towels, beach chairs, and plenty of kitchenware to cook just about anything. The pool at the villa was quiet and the other individuals that were onsite were lovely people, so there was no reason to leave the gates to go to the other pools. We did not venture to the club because we had full schedules already planned. Truly, you could knit pick any place you stay, and find something not to your standards. But in my opinion, if you have an issue with this place it is either a one off, unfortunate circumstance, or its the renter Bernard was communicative and pleasant from start to finish, as was Vanessa. We did not require their services, but they made themselves known as available. It was an amazing week, and would absolutely stay at Bernard’s villa again. Coco was about seven minutes away and had plenty of restaurants. Several grocery stores. Locals are absolutely lovely
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing vacation
If you really want to enjoy the culture and locals of the island this is the place. We enjoyed the comfort and accommodations. it was home away from home. We were three couples that had our own bedrooms and baths. A car rental is a must. The gated community is very safe and close to nearby restaurants and activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

callie e., Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect week in a perfect location!
We loved our stay in Bernard's Condo in Ocotal. The process was easy, clear, and friendly. Thank you, Bernard! The space was comfortable and attractive and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Just steps from the beach and a good 5k walking route in the Ocotal hills. We have already booked our return trip. Callie and Ethann
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Proximity to playa Ocotal was amazing. We loved this private and beautiful beach. Pool at the complex and access to beach club and coco bay estates were amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom W., Palo Alto

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and Great service by host
Super location, right near the beach (with no hills to climb) and right near Father Rooster. Host was very responsive and helpful. Great stay..
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Debby W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect. We enjoyed the pool on site and at the club. Vanessa was helpful in securing a fishing charter that was AMAZING!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
We enjoyed our stay in Bernard’s house very much. Father Rooster was steps away and the food was delicious and the atmosphere especially nice when they had the band and ceviche bar. Having access to the beach clubs was a huge plus and gave us variety in our pool/beach days. We appreciated the options quite a bit. Although we had some hiccups with driver pick ups, Vanessa was very responsive and offered to cover a cab to get us to the airbnb at no cost to us. We did find the photos to be a little out of date (linens aren’t white as pictured) and some new furniture that while functional doesn’t really fit the space that well. However these were minor things. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and will probably visit Playa Ocotal again! Some honourable mentions for the cook at home chef option given to us by Vanessa. And we hired a boat captain through a travel agency called “my tan feet” named “Marcy” who was amazing. Saw whales, jumping devil rays, turtles, puffer fish , cool caves and more! All in all a great trip!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation 2024
Loved the area and watched monkeys play in the trees almost every day!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Ocotal
We really liked the quiet and relaxing vibe of this property. The pool was lovely and never busy. The beach was a short walk away and Father Roosters restaurant was also a short walk. From our front door we saw many birds, lizards, frogs and monkeys. The property was adequate and had air conditioning in each room which was nice. It is great to have a washer and dryer as well. We had lots of beach towels and some pool toys and a couple beach chairs. Vanessa was excellent and very helpful!
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place close to the beach
We stayed 4 days and really enjoyed the easy access to a beautiful beach. The house was spacious and comfortable for our group of 6. Vanessa was very helpful with questions and recommendations. An overall very nice stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful paradise
We loved the location of this property. We could walk to the beach in 5 minutes, and walk to the beachfront restaurant and bar in 5 minutes. We enjoyed sitting on our balcony listening to the howler monkeys and watching them roam through the trees.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles D., Flagstaff, Arizona USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Return to Vista Ocotal
We enjoyed our stay. Minor problems (with AC, hot water) were dealt with promptly and satisfactorily.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
I'd stay here again
Location good. Beds were comfortable. Shower/bathrooms were clean and refreshing. Felt safe. Vanessa was helpful. Dishwasher needed repair/cleaning and needed dishwasher pods. Stuff provided was too soapy. Phone didn't work for local calls.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian R., Fairbanks, AK

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Location!
This was an amazing place for our family to stay. It was extremely clean and beautiful. We really enjoyed sitting out on the balcony for coffee and reading while listening to the ocean waves. The beach was a leisurely 5 minute walk away and was a quiet mixed black and white sand with a fun tide pool to check out during low tide. Vanessa was very responsive with a wealth of local knowledge and contacts. We really enjoyed how quiet the community was yet was just a few minutes to shopping and activities at Coco Beach.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnificent Oasis!
We rented Bernard’s villa for 3 weeks for our family Christmas holiday. We had a fantastic time. The gated community and property was excellent. The three pools were spectacular and the villa was exactly how it was portrayed in the listing. Bernard was a magnificent host and his property manager is the best we have ever had. We use VRBO all over the world so that is a huge compliment. Vanessa went above and beyond for us during our stay. She made us feel like family and answered our messages or questions immediately. My two sons and husband and I would recommend this property to anyone who is looking for all the amenities of home in a tropical setting. We loved our tours and the black sand beach was amazing. Costa Rica was a favourite destination but by far the accommodations and great service from Vanessa made our holiday one of the best holidays we have ever had. We highly recommend this villa to anyone who is looking for a quiet, safe and beautiful location to enjoy your time. Thank you Bernard and Vanessa we will be back!
Stayed 20 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed
This is a great property nestled in a very quiet location. The inside is just as described and pictured; modern, comfortable and clean. We had great communication with the manager both before and during our stay. There were monkeys coming and going in the trees around the property. The beach is a very easy 100 meter walk from the front door. The beach here is very nice with black sand and decent snorkeling. The only negative we could think of is the low water pressure for taking a shower, but I don’t think the owners could do anything about that.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Marty C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
This property is in a decent location, just a short walk to the beach, although you can hear the ocean from the villa, the view form the villa is not desirable for me because you can't see the ocean because of the weeds and garbage drop off.. The listing says private pool and a TV in every bedroom, but there is no private pool and there was not a TV in every bedroom. We did have internet, but it is not high speed and we lost connection several times making it impossible to work from there!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dale W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Property was as advertised. We communicated with the manager a couple of times with questions and she was a little delayed in responding but was responsive. We never heard from her otherwise and never met her. Use of the club house was an added bonus.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aleksey J., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We liked the house and the location
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022