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Villa Potrero Luxury Private Beachfront Home with Cook, Housekeeper, Concierge

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Provincia de Guanacaste, Provincia de Guanacaste
  • Potrero Bay
    1 min walk
  • Playa Potrero
    2 min walk
  • Penca Beach
    4 min drive
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    65 min drive

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About the area

Potrero

On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this Tempate vacation home, you'll find Playa Potrero and Potrero Bay. Penca Beach and Playa Prieta are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Playa Potrero - 2 min walk
  • Penca Beach - 4 min drive
  • Flamingo Beach - 11 min drive
  • Playa Prieta - 13 min drive
  • Conchal Beach - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco Loco Bar & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Las Brisas - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Amigos Tacos y Beer - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gracia - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Soda Marcell - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Villa Potrero Luxury Private Beachfront Home with Cook, Housekeeper, Concierge

Luxury home on beautiful soft sand Potrero beach. Enjoy the gentle waves and phenomenal view from your private oasis. Soft sand beach is perfect for swimming and playing. Private pool, direct beach access, paddle boards, kayaks, bicycles, on-site property manager, and exclusive concierge services. 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms with large kitchen, dining, living room and expansive verandas perfect for entertaining. Located within walking distance of many bars and restaurants. Situated directly along the 2.5-mile beachfront of Playa Potrero overlooking the ocean, Villa Potrero includes a professionally landscaped private garden with an oceanfront patio for sunset cocktail hours. A private gate opens to a sandy beach for casual walks, a dip in the ocean, paddle boarding, fishing or just watching the sailboats pass by. The bay has gentle waves that are calm and inviting with warm swimmable water. Your view includes the Catalina Islands 6 miles offshore, one of the most sought out scuba diving and snorkeling locations in Costa Rica. Dive boats can get there in 10 minutes. 6-seat golf cart rental available for $60/day, 4 door Jeep Wrangler rental available for $120/day. Let our on-site concierge take care of all the details for you for a relaxing and worry free stay. The concierge will coordinate optional amenities such as excursions, private transport to/from the airport, daily "house-mom" breakfast preparation, private chef services, on-site massage services, and local transportation (to excursions or nearby Tamarindo for example.) Playa Potrero is 35 minutes from Liberia International Airport. Visit our Instagram @villa_potrero for more photos and videos.

The Villa Potrero estate consists of a large main house comprising 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, 1 full kitchen and 2 kitchenettes. The home may be rented in whole to accommodate up 18 guests or the home can be rented as a 3 bedroom and a 4 bedroom separately - please inquire if one or another of these configurations is of interest to you. This listing is for the entire 7 bedroom home. The 4 bedroom guest suite and 3 bedroom guest suite can be reserved separately, inquire if either of these options is of interest to you. Additional fees apply for private events. Please contact us for more information.

Villa Potrero is in a beach community within walking distance of several great restaurants such as Hemmingway’s, Nita Coffee, Cerveceria Independiente (Brewery), La Forketta, MerKdo (Grocery) and the sailing center. A few minutes’ drive takes you to El Tiki, Coco Loco, Surf Box (Coffee), Sentido Norte, and the Fruit Stand. So many great options nearby! The Flamingo marina is on the south end of the bay offering sunset cruises and world-class fishing.

Property manager

Corinne Thompson

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Bicycle on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Birdwatching 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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.

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 35
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 35. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Villa Potrero Luxury Private Beachfront Home with Cook, Housekeeper, Concierge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 37 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lezlie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation Home
Our family had a wonderful stay at Villa Portrero. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Family Retreat
There are not enough superlatives to describe this home. The pictures are accurate, so you can see what it looks like, it's on the beach, it has a great pool. But what you can't see is Arturo, who is helpful beyond words, Martin and Benito who take care of the kayaks, paddle boards, golf carts and grounds and most especially, Mary who was our house mother. She cooked our breakfast and cleaned up after us, but most importantly, she knew us. She noticed on the first day, which child liked pancakes and which preferred rice and beans. She put my tea water on before I even got up, and once she alerted me to the fact that the baby was crying (the monitor didn't indicate that.) The house is fun, there are sometimes cows on the beach, we walked to Hemingways and to town, and to church. We drove the golf carts all over the place. We made it our home and we were sad to leave. Thanks so much.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom C., Breckenridge, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Pura Vida
We brought our family of 17 to celebrate my 70th birthday. Villa Potrero was perfect in every way. Arturo and the rest of the staff were so friendly and easy to work with. We brought in a chef for one night (Kattya), and had a wonderful meal. We were able to do a family picture on the grounds and beach,(Paul the photographer was great). These were all set up by Arturo. Loved running around to town on the golf carts. Recommend renting them. Our sunsets were gorgeous! Every one of our family had an amazing time and would definitely stay again - besides Paco the house dog misses us already - he likes house treats. Our stay was for two weeks and was not long enough!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family stay
Our stay at the villa was perfect for our family of 17 + 2 others that joined us during the day. The pool was a huge hit and having the beach right outside the gate was amazing. Because of some recent storms the ocean was a bit cloudy and maybe a bit rougher than usual but we still enjoyed jumping the waves. It was hard to take out the boards and kayaks. Arturo, Martine, and Julianna were very helpful and responded quickly to our every need. We hired Kattya as chef for 2 nights dinner and she and her staff made our celebration very special and delicious! They were very helpful in suppling an estimate for our dinner which was very helpful because they wanted to be paid in cash. The house needs to be updated a little (ex- the dishwasher does not work and needs to be replaced. We washed a lot of dishes). I would definitely stay here again and our family had a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S., Houston, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacay
We had the most wonderful family trip to Villa Potrero! From making the initial reservation to leaving the property - everything was seamless. We had a family of 14 (all age ranges) and this house worked perfectly for us. Arturo was an amazing house manager and with the help of Marteen, Benedito, Judy and Aaron, we were taken care of perfectly. This house is situated on a perfect part of the beach with the most beautiful view of the ocean from a balcony I did not want to leave. Town is a very short distance away. We rented a golf cart for the week, which was perfect. Judy kept the house spotless and made delicious breakfasts, Marteen and Benedito took care of putting out all the beach toys and chairs out every day, Aaron and his assistant prepared 3 delicious dinners for us, and Arturo handled transfers, excursions and all needs of the house. We love Villa Potrero. Full disclosure - the only thing that was a minor annoyance - a house is being built next door to the property which was a bit nosy at times but did not ruin our Pura Vida ! I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice reality break.
Overall a very nice place to get together and relax with our friends. The on-site staff were helpful and very friendly. The house itself is laid out fairly well for a group of people such as ours. It could use a bit of maintenance though. Nothing major, just a lot of little things like non-functional blinds, sticking/ non-latching room and cabinet doors, etc. Also slightly disappointing was that there were only two functional kayaks, a single and a double. There are several there in the rack but we were told that the others were all broken. We did have a group dinner with their private Chef one night. It was a very fun night for sure but unfortunately none of the entrees were enjoyed. The chef and her staff were wonderfully nice and helpful but all of the main dishes were overcooked and mostly not eaten. The sides and desserts were magnificent though. If you decide to try this, confirm pricing beforehand. We were charged for a larger group than we had according to their pricing sheet and there was a facilities charge added on that wasn't disclosed. Not a huge additional amount of money but being that it was not upfront, one person ended up paying everything that was additional. This is meant to be constructive criticism only, we really did have a great time in Costa Rica and this house played a big part in that. Especially the outdoor areas. The pool area was a huge hit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway!!
We had an absolutely wonderful stay! My family of 8, 23 yrs to 65 years loved our time in Costa Rica! The house is beautiful and immaculate!! The location, yard and beach are breathtaking!! We all went for a daily sunset swim in the ocean! Arturo was great at helping to plan adventures and keeping the house and yard secure and beautiful!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice A., Bertram, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
What a beautiful place!
The villa and property are beautifully maintained! The house is very comfortable and the kitchen has everything you need! Our teenage grandkids loved all the sports gear and the beach right at our fingertips! We hope to go back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Pura vida 2024
This house was more than enough space for a group of 10 friends. Very comfortable. Arturo was amazing and so helpful. Martin made sure we had all that we needed. Yury was so pleasant and attentive. We all talked about coming back to this property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house for a large group
This rental was top notch for our big group of 14 adults. Very nice, cool, & clean. Judy provided daily cleaning for the place & she was wonderful! So friendly & worked so hard! The pool was great to have since, although the property is right on the beach, most of the group would not get in the pacific ocean with the dark sand & dark water. We are all white beach, blue or emerald water, want to see what's in the water atound us kind of people. Lol. But you can't go wrong with the property itself - you will love it!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay! 100 out of 10
We had the best stay ever. We hosted a very small wedding with our friends and the staff went above and beyond to help us with everything we needed. The house is in a great location with direct beach access and easy to walk to the little store and a few restaurants. The yard is spacious for families and activities and we had an iguana that would visit us daily. Arturo and the rest of the staff were very attentive to our last-minute requests. They were always there for us but not intrusive and they gave great recommendations. The chef services were delicious and they saved the leftovers for us to eat throughout the day. My husband forgot his wallet and Arturo drove it to the airport and we still had plenty of time to make our flight. He's our hero. We will definitely be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
60th birthday get-together
The property was wonderful. We had 4 couples staying for a 60th birthday get-together. The bedrooms were very comfortable and spacious. We spent a lot of time in the pool and went boogie boarding and kayaking. We drove the golf cart or walked to town where there is a grocery store and restaurants. Hemingways is very good! The ladies enjoyed a nice breakfast one morning at Nita's Coffee. I don't know how Arturo does it but he managed to keep all our requests and questions straight! We had the chef and mixologist come one night. It was fabulous! great fun with the mixologist!! The guys went fishing one day and they cooked the fish they caught. Judy cleaned for us whenever we needed it. Martin and Paco (the dog) were on site daily. You will love it here!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay and wedding location!
Villa Potrero was a fantastic place to stay. The house was amazing and beautiful! It has all the amenities and and was in the best location close to everything. We hosted our wedding at the house in the back yard and it was absolutely amazing. The guests loved the space and enjoyed the mixologists that Cori and Arturo provided as well as the picturesque sunset. The house was plenty big enough for our entire wedding party.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlene R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Totally amazing!
Everything about this VRBO experience was amazing. Starting with Cori, the host, who answered my many questions promptly. The location of the house is right on the beach as pictured. Every morning Martin would put the paddle boards, kayaks, and life jackets right by the gate for easy access. There were boogie boards too. Arturo arranged our excursions, transportation, gave suggestions for restaurants. The sweetest lady would come every few days to clean. We had a chef and mixologist come one night. What a treat! We used the golf cart to get to the grocery store or explore the local area. We used the other car to take a ride to Tamarindo... the town was way too commercial for us. We were so happy to be back "home!" And the howler monkeys were in the trees right by the house several times...once at 5AM but so worth getting up for! The locals were very friendly. Take a walk on the beach to get to several restaurants and coffee shops. Arturo and Martin were easy to reach if anything came up while we were there. This is the 6th year our family of 13 has stayed at a VRBO and everyone agreed Villa Potrero was the best! It definitely exemplifies the Pura Vida! Hasta la proxima!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
14 friends + Arturo = an amazing 40th birthday
We chose Villa Potrero to celebrate a friend’s 40th birthday and couldn’t have had a better experience. We are forever thankful for Arturo for organizing our chef experiences, transportation and excursions. Several in our group are already looking at rebooking for their next family vacation! Every employee of the property we encountered made us feel like family and wanted us to have the best Costa Rica experience possible. This place is a must stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional home away from home
Three generations of our family agreed that Villa Potrero was the best beach vacation we have experienced in 30 years of renting. As so many other reviewers have stated, this well designed, beautiful and spacious beachfront property stands head and shoulders above other similar rentals on its own, but when the amazing staff is added it becomes even more of a special place. Arturo, Yury and Martin were always accommodating, their "can do attitude" and smiles were genuine. They play a big part in elevating Villa Potrero from a wonderful, upscale beachfront property to an EXCEPTIONAL home away from home. Our family has been back in the States for less than a week and we have already rebooked Villa Potrero for next year. That speaks volumes!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

troy g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adult family getaway
In shot everything was great. On site Matin was spot on, housekeeping everyday was awesome and non intrusive, Arturo knew how to go everywhere, location was perfect. Quiet, warm gentle beach, close to everything. Well be back
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The house set up well for a family reunion and the house manager was extremely helpful in setting up activities and resources as needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marv H.

Liked: Cleanliness
50th anniversay celebration
We came to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary with a party of 17…our kids and grandkids, ages ranging from 1-70 years. It was the perfect setting and arrangement for all ages. Kids and adults enjoyed the kayaks, bikes, paddle/boogy boards, which were available to us every day, as well as umbrellas and lounge chairs at the beach. We also enjoyed the pool table, foosball, and ping pong. We actually spent as much time in the pool as we did on the beach! The staff was over the top! Arturo was always accommodating and gracious to work with. Any question we had was always answered promptly. Yury daily kept the house clean and well supplied. Martin and Benito kept the grounds clean and were a nice daily presence. Thank you for making this an amazing memory for our family…we wouldn’t have changed anything!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

diane a.

Liked: Cleanliness
BEST VRBO EVER!!!
This home and staff are amazing!! Before our group even arrived Arturo, the house manager, was helping me plan excursions, massages, in house chef, transportation and grocery orders. When we arrived at the house we were stunned at the amazing view of the ocean, the cleanliness of the home and the warm welcome from Arturo and Martin who keeps the property beautiful! The refrigerator was full of food that we had ordered ahead of time and the in house chef was preparing our dinner while we soaked up the sun in the pool and ocean. Yury kept the house beautiful every day with a warm smile on her face. Future trips anywhere in the world will have a hard time matching this experience! Thank you Arturo for making our 25th wedding anniversary a memory we will never forget!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

Liked: Cleanliness
3 week Family Reunion
The house, pool, yard, beach and proximity to restaurants and shopping more than met our expectations. There was plenty of room for our group of 17 with ages ranging from 6 months to more than 70 years. The on site access to a manager and the daily housekeeping absolutely exceeded expectations. And the sunsets were magical!
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for a group!
This property was perfect for our group of 13. Each couple got their own room and bed. The downstairs rooms are mini suites with coffee makers and such. Martin got out the kayaks and paddle boards every morning for us to use on the beach. The pool was big enough for our group and had enough lounging around the pool for everyone at the same time, which I feel isn’t typical. There was also a Bluetooth sound system at the pool which was great! Overall, would absolutely recommend this property and host!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible house with an amazing location
This is a first class VRBO that has everything our family of 12 could want. Wonderful kitchen, dining, bedrooms, bathrooms, pool and the beach!! Would love to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best house ever
This home was perfect for our family. It was clean, had many toys, including kayaks, bikes, a pool table and foosball. Arturo and the rest of the staff went above and beyond to help us with everything we needed. From stocking our refrigerator to driving us all around the town and surrounding area. The beach, right outside our back yard, along with the pool provided much relief from the heat. We look forward to a return visit in the near future.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can't wait to go back!!
Everything about our stay was wonderful. This house is large and spacious. It's perfect for family/friend groups. You can easily and spaciously accommodate 3-4 families. The common areas provide enough space to spread out and the bed/bath setup is perfect. The view from the balcony is amazing, we enjoyed our morning coffee while being entertained by the pelicans diving for fish. The the sunset is so picturesque, coupled with a glass of wine, it's the perfect end to a long adventurous day. The beach walking is perfect here too. The house and grounds are superbly kept and the kitchen is well stocked. Town is a walkable distance, but we had no trouble parking when we opted to drive. We would definitely return and stay a bit longer. No one wanted to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023