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Amazing right on the water, BEACHFRONT studio near Tamarindo

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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
POTRERO, GUANACASTE
  • Penca Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Playa Prieta
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Playa Potrero
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

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About the area

Potrero

On the beach.With a stay at this Tempate apartment, you'll be steps from Penca Beach and a 5-minute walk from Potrero Bay. Also, Playa Prieta is within half a mile (1 km) and Playa Potrero is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Penca Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Playa Prieta - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Playa Potrero - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 14 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Conchal Beach - 24 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco Loco Bar & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Las Brisas - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Amigos Tacos y Beer - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gracia - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Soda Marcell - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Amazing right on the water, BEACHFRONT studio near Tamarindo

We offer a beautiful BEACHFRONT studio in Penca Beach, a magical, secret, small white sand beach only 25min from Tamarindo. This award-winning beach is recognized as one of the most beautiful beaches in the country.

The studio is located in 1-acre beachfront property beautifully landscaped with palm and almond trees. Ocean breeze coming right up to the house, which is only 10feet away from the beach. Large sliding doors connect the studio with the terrace and the beach.

Penca beach is located in a quiet bay, just in front of Chocoyas Island where guests can enjoy kayaking, stand-up paddle and snorkeling in glassy calm waters. Truly unique to enjoy privacy, connect with nature and find balance.

This large bright comfortable studio comes fully equipped: kitchen, fridge, A/C, internet and hot water. The property is attended by a local couple that provide 24-hours security and cleaning services.

From our spacious terrace, you can watch brilliant sunsets, have breakfast or enjoy watching the sea at day or night. The terrace is decorated with a beautiful Spanish style fountain.

Penca beach has obtained 8 years in a row the award of "Blue Flag Beach", a recognition given to the cleanest beaches of Costa Rica. Accessible to any car. Paved road up to 1mile before the beach. The nearest town is Potrero, located also 1-mile away from the property, it is a beautiful small safe Guanacaste town with grocery shops, restaurants, cantinas, and1 a little church.

No shortage of good restaurant options in the area, with Flamingo and Catalinas only within a 10-minute drive. Other amazing beaches in the area include Conchal, Prieta, Sugar beach or Danta. All quiet white-sand paradises to connect with nature.

No COVID cases reported in the area, however, all cleaning measures are reinforced to ensure our guests are safe and happy.




Property manager

Pedro

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

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
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.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Amazing Beachfront Casita
Amazing BEACHFRONT studio
Amazing BEACHFRONT casita.

Amazing right on the water, BEACHFRONT studio near Tamarindo Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Magalie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
What a gorgeous beach and area! So quiet compared with flamingo beach. You can’t beet that view from the room, kitchen and shower! Best sunsets ever. Soft sand beach swimmable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A true jem!
We weren’t really sure what to expect, when we arrived it was more than we were expecting! Dinga and Omar were always so helpful. The grounds are well maintained and the apartment is steps from the beach. We felt like we had the beach to ourselves some days. It was a little tricky to find the first day as Waze couldn’t recognize it but we found it off the map from the website. We will absolutely be back! Pura Vida!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise on Playa Penca
We loved every minute of our stay. We had the beach nearly to ourselves and the sunsets were incredible. It was a short walk to a few nearby (and delicious) restaurants. We also walked into Surfside a few times - maybe a 25 min walk.Digna was very friendly and quickly responded to any questions. The room was clean. Bed was very comfortable. Everything was perfect. We hope to return on our next trip to Costa Rica.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional
This little property is a perfect gem. We loved staying here and were sorry to leave. Right on the beach. Lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

D M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Playa Penca Gem
Great little getaway right on the beach. Clean cozy and comfy.The unit is just as the website says. Basic simple kitchenette but perfect for the 2 of us. Ample utensils plates cups glasses etc to prepare simple meals.A/C woworked as did the appliances.Worth stating here
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place on the beach. We had trouble finding the house at first. We had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Alison B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location right on the beach!
Traditional Costa Rican space, ie hot water in shower only. Some maintenance needed - lights over kitchen didn’t work, fridge missing shelves. It's all about the location!! Fabulous beach!@Fabuloubeach walk
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bert C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent anniversary stay
Digna is the best. She easily accommodated our requests—all through WhatsApp. I am not used to using WhatsApp, but it was definitely the de facto in this area of Costa Rica!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute gem
This was the most amazing place. The beach was pristine, clean, great swimming beach. View from room was amazing. The hosts were very welcoming and friendly. It has the most beautiful beach by far from most places in Guanacaste. Will definitely stay again. This is a once in a lifetime place to stay. You will Not be dis
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Blue House
Walk out the sliding glass door and onto the beach. Wake up and fall asleep with the sound of the ocean. Perfect set up for a single person or couple. Basically a good sized room with a large king bed, small table and kitchen corner plus a bathroom. We stayed a week here and absolutely loved it. So peaceful. 5-10 minute walking distance to anything you need. Groceries, food, ice cream. Host was amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of Heaven
We enjoyed our stay so much the first time we came back again. Quiet, peaceful, and everything you need in walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unbelievable location
We absolutely loved our stay, the location we hands down the best I have ever experienced. We arrived after dark in the middle of a rain storm which made finding the property a bit challenging but luckily the caretaker was super responsive and quickly helped. The location is within walking distance of several good resturants which was great too. Honestly my only complaint and it really pretty minor is that the hot water was a bit lacking when it came time to take a shower. Otherwise we had a flawless stay, despite the rainy weather.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul&Anna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
We very much enjoyed our stay at the Blue House. It is small, but had every thing we needed and It sits on a beautiful and quiet beach. Surrounding area is very friendly. We shopped at the nearby markets and ate at nearby sodas. Our hosts were wonderful. Digna and her husband were warm and welcoming. We felt very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd time to stay
Stayed here for the second time. Property has an incredible location. Pedro, Dinga and Omar are wonderful.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Special beachfront getaway!
We had a wonderful stay at this amazing beachfront property in La Penca. Beautiful beach at our doorstep, breathtaking views, and incredible sunsets. We would love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness
So relaxing
What a great place to decompress. Will return
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach House
Pros - Beach was only steps away, wonderful. attentive housekeeper, Cons - road to house was ridiculously bad, a load of gravel is sorely needed. You have to have a 4x4 to navigate it. Power went out a couple of nights and water pressure in shower was very weak.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome tucked away little spot
Very private feeling tucked away little spot on the beach. This beach was never overly busy and sometimes we had it all to ourselves! Sandy and clean. This is not located in a tourist hub, but a local neighborhood. Be advised the road in is rough and you will want a high clearance vehicle.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Right on the Beach
I have never have stayed right on the beach. With this vrbo, we did. Omar, the caretaker, was awesome. If we had any concerns, he was there to help us. It felt like we had the whole beach to ourselves. It was also a nice touch to have a mini-tent set up to keep us in the shade. This came in handy with Costa Rican hot sun. Would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Rejuvenation
Our stay was absolutely wonderful! Tons of beauty, relaxation, and enough adventure to leave us wanting more! Definitely one of the most gorgeous beaches right out our door. Property is exactly as pictured - very clean and the attentiveness of the host(s) was greatly appreciated!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Beautiful
Exactly as shown. Absolute beautiful & right on the ocean. If you are looking for some place very quiet this is it. Easy to walk to a few local restaurants & vendor that sells fresh fruits & veggies. Need a car or take Ubers to get anywhere else so if you are looking for somewhere with a lot going on this probably isn’t the place for you.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene K., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Private Beachfront Paradise!!!
We LOVED our stay at Cabina Azul!! We were in awe by how beautiful and private this little gem was. The white sandy beach is literally steps away from your door. Watching the sunset on the beach with a glass of wine was truly amazing! The studio was spotless and had all the amenities we needed, and a brand new BBQ. Digna and Omar were very kind and accommodating, enjoyed our little chats. Thank you! We had a very relaxing stay! Hasta Luego Costa Rica
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Peace
This was the perfect "get away". It was everything I needed to calm my soul. Thank you for an amazing place to come to. I am looking forward to returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beachfront Gem
If you are looking for relaxing time on the beach, with an amazing sunset view in the evening, this property will not disappoint. The surf is sandy and great for swimming! The beach is quite private, there are visitors for swimming and sunset viewing, but it never felt crowded in the least. So nice for morning walks too. There are restaurants that are walkable, and if you have a car, some more great ones just a short drive away. We had a relaxing stay. Digna and Omar, the caretakers, were very kind and accomadating! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024