Beachfront holiday rentals in Playa Potrero, Costa Rica

This is our fourth trip to La Casita by Lina!! we fell in love the very first time and have no reason to be anywhere else. It’s quiet, steps away from an amazing beach, and we enjoy the beautiful sunsets. There are two fabulous restaurants within a one to two minute walk. They have happy hour and great music (which is always done before 10 PM). You can take boat trips, snorkel, and rent jet skis through nearby businesses. Karol does housekeeping several times during the week and upon request did a small load of laundry for us. We do rent a car so it’s a quick trip into Coco Beach for anything and everything we could imagine including a gym. Lina is very accommodating and we can always do luggage drop off if it’s earlier than the 3 PM check-in. The space is absolutely perfect for us to completely unplug from work and our usual day-to-day busyness!!!! we are already looking at next year’s calendar. Thank you again, Lina, for another wonderful stay.

We had a great stay at Dirk’s place. The area is very relaxing. Four restaurants nearby and a small mini mart. The house is right next to the entrance to the beach. The beach is spectacular. A few miles long, great surfing, wonderful sunsets, and not crowded compared to the beach at Tarmarindo. We stayed for two weeks. The first week we rented a car to do grocery shopping, etc. The second week we just relaxed using nearby restaurants and the beach. We enjoyed the pool when not at the beach. If you want to go to Tarmarindo it is about a 15 minute walk on the beach to the inlet that separates the two areas, you can then use the locals with their boats to cross. Cost $2 per person. Boats start at 8 and stop at 5. Dirk is a great host. He helped us with renting the car, and was generous with his recommendations. Look forward to returning.

We only stayed here one night but immediately wished we had booked at least three! This handmade beachfront bungalow was an absolute dream, and we hope to return with our kids. Beatrice was a fantastic host who thought of every little detail. The bungalow was directly on the beach, offering breathtaking views and a peaceful, laid-back atmosphere. Sitting on the porch, listening to the waves, was pure bliss. The outdoor kitchen was fully stocked with everything you could need—drinkable water, dishes, a small stove, fridge, and even seasonings. The outdoor shower was clean and refreshing. A heads-up to bring bug spray, as there are small gaps in the floor, but it only adds to the authentic, simple Pura Vida experience of Costa Rica. This stay was truly special, and we can’t wait to come back!

We enjoyed our stay very much. It's a beautiful location and walking out the gate you're on the beach. The house was very clean and seemed very well maintained. We enjoyed watching the monkeys overhead but decided it's best to stay under the deck roof to avoid the mangos they were occasionally dropping. We're very glad we stayed here and hope to return again in the future.

15min walk to the beach. Restaurant attached to complex. Laundry service across the street.

If you’re looking for somewhere peaceful and private that’s also walking distance to the beach and local restaurants this is the perfect spot! Perfect for me as a solo traveller, felt very safe and was surrounded by nature and Caroline’s beautiful dogs which was an added treat to the stay! Highly recommended.

We very much enjoyed our 5 nights here. Although Floribeth was away so we did not get to meet her, she always responded quickly and helpfully. The ground floor apartment is in a safe area atop a steep hill with a gorgeous view of the water and spectacular sunsets. The pool is lovely. We did not do much cooking, but found the kitchen generally well equipped. The beds are comfortable. Cleaning supplies are plentiful, but you do need to have all your own toiletries, including shower soap and shampoo. We were also glad we brought our own beach towels. I would definitely recommend Floribeth’s place.

Great location great place great host right near a beautiful beach, which was absolutely stunning. Happy all round.

We stayed here for a group birthday party of 12 adults and it fit our needs perfectly for our mix of couples and singles.
The area of Potrero was exactly what we wanted, not too busy, but with some good restaurants and a close by market for essentials. The house itself is at the end of a quiet street and very peaceful. The elevated pool is a really unique feature and we made good use of it to watch sunsets and generally relax. Marvin the caretaker kept the house very clean, and Alexa our host helped us arrange several excursions, as well as a private chef who cooked the birthday dinner, highly recommend! We did the following excursions: Rio Celeste tour, which included a trip to see sloths in a wildlife preserve; ziplines; a private yoga session on the patio overlooking the ocean; and a tour of a coffee roaster. All were excellent, with great tour guides / hosts, and the whole group loved them. Thank you so much for a great experience

Maria’s house was perfect for our vacation! The location of the house created an experience like no other. The house was a wonderful setting for our group of 9 to enjoy the beach and the pool while feeling safe and peaceful. Listening to the monkeys early in the morning and then seeing them in the backyard trees was amazing. Maria’s recommendation for catering gave us the opportunity to enjoy homemade, authentic Costa Rican food. I can’t even begin to tell you how much we all enjoyed the food but the guacamole and nachos were delicious! The location was far enough away to offer a peaceful setting but still close enough for us to get around on our rented golfcart. Our next stay in Costa Rica will be at Maria’s house for sure.

Our family loved the location of Casa Circa Del Mar, it is wonderful being so close to the beach and not having to drive all the time . We also enjoyed the pool so much and had many wonderful meals outside on the Veranda . The house was amazing with so much space and has everything you need. The Host was very kind and always available and responsive. We were celebrating an 80th Birthday and she had decorations and candles for us which was very sweet.

This is our third time staying and absolutely love the place. Clean, comfortable and Kimberly is amazing. She shopped and cooked an amazing meal for 10 of us, did our laundry and all in all was a pleasure! The security and landscaping crew were diligent and friendly. I would return but am a bit troubled by the price increase. I, sadly, may not be able to return.

Mary was prompt and helpful and gave great restaurant suggestions!! The home was gorgeous and exactly as pictured. We would definitely recommend this gorgeous home!! Best vacation ever. Thank you so much!!

Absolutely loved this place for our family of 6. The views are “million dollar” spectacular and the sunsets were unreal (we couldn’t stop taking sunset pictures every night from the deck). The space felt like home, we loved the kitchen and we used the pools a lot during our 9 days here. The 3 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms with decks all around gave us tons of space for our family to enjoy without feeling crowded. The kitchen is a beauty and we loved it all, especially the ocean view from the master shower! Wow! The only thing I’d suggest is grabbing groceries and especially meat and fruit before you get to the villa. There is shopping near by that you can walk to and amazing restaurants all around, but we also just wanted fruit and meat to make meals at home that we didn’t find in the closer grocery stores. We took Oxygen Transportation (in attached hotel) for a trip to Walmart, La Leona Waterfall and a day at Cocoa Beach. Our time at the villa was super peaceful & we highly recommend

We had a wonderful stay at Casa Pipa! The home was exactly as advertised. Iris was so easy to work with; helped with dinner reservations. Excellent guide/resource book emailed prior to arrival. Manfred the local house manager was so nice to work with, orient us to the home, and make us feel welcome immediately. We enjoyed Manfred's homemade pastries; so delicious! The home is very clean and comfortable. We found the beds and pillows very comfortable. So private and the private beach access was just magical! Was so nice to go through the gate, walk a beautiful little forest path, to find the amazing beach and Pacific ocean!!! Any questions; answered immediately. Just a total chill place for ultimate relaxation while being able to walk the neighborhood and enjoy the lovely small restaurants and market. We didn't rent a car and didn't feel the need for one. Our driver brought us to the supermarket before our arrival so we had everything we needed; the home, pool, beach!! Thank you!!!

Our stay at Jarrod’s place was incredible! Best vacation house you could ask for. Perfect location right on the beach but still super private. Having a swimming pool right on the ocean is about as good as it gets, we usually spend most of our vacation time at the beach but this house was so great we wound up spending more time by the pool. Also the house is stocked very well, everything an Airbnb/rental house should have this house has. Jarrod was very accommodating and helped us with transportation and Covid testing at the house. I highly recommend this to anyone visiting the Playa Negra area! We will definitely be coming back!

Our second stay at this home, and just as great as the first. Beautiful home with unbelievable sunset views, across from the vibrant, but clean and laid-back beach scene. You can get easy morning walk into the shops and restaurants in the Mariana area. Front row seats for beach fireworks, if you happen to stay over the New Year's. Our initial trip schedule was delayed due to the rare closure of the Liberia Airport due to storm damage. The host was kind enough to work with us to reschedule a few weeks later at no additional cost. Thank you for saving our family vacation!

They were gone of us staying at Kenneth‘s place in Playa grande. Six siblings +3 wives. We loved the private Casitas that All enjoyed us a communal spaces which brought us together as a family kitchen was very well stocked with shockingly sharp knives, which is somewhat unheard of in Airbnb’s. I would highly recommend the thing that this beautiful Villa spread over such a large area area so full of birds, holler monkeys, iguanas, and a glorious array of flora wherever we looked. The beach is about a 10 minute walk away and no matter what time of day or what love love tide. It was such a beautifully diverse ecosystem to enjoy. The water was very accessible, even to some of us with mobility issues if you have a good size group of people, I highly highly recommend Villa luna grande. You will not be disappointed. We can’t wait to come back again to enjoy all of this.

A very spacious house, in an excellent location. The beach is a beautiful and the sunsets are magical. Ideal to go with family and children. Close to everything, but at the same time super private. Would come back without hesitation

We absolutely loved our stay and can’t wait to visit again. The house is in the perfect location- a short walk to town and just steps from the beach. We also all fell in love with Missy. She is the sweetest dog. The owners are very responsive to any questions. They met us there to check in and even messaged me with restaurant and grocery store recommendations.

This place was absolutely perfect for our surfing trip!! Private beach access, beautiful yard looking out to the ocean and spacious home. The hostess was responsive and communicative and very friendly and helpful if we had any questions. I hate to write this review as I don’t want anyone else to know about the place as I would like to keep it to ourselves next year. ☺️. You will not be disappointed if you choose to stay here. Absolutely a wonderful place and wonderful hosts!!

To say we had a fabulous stay would be an understatement. The location was perfect (not too busy, but not too far from restaurants/shopping etc) and Shawna was super helpful in all aspects of our stay including great local restaurant and excursion recommendations (local horseback riding ranch was phenomenal as were our surf instructors!). Tatiana was amazing and her cooking was delicious (highly recommend utilizing her cooking-I am still dreaming about her Arepas). We always felt safe and comfortable at the house and it was perfect for our group's two young families (kids ages 9, 8, 5, 4 and 3). The house also had easy to carry beach chairs, sand toys, boogie boards and games. The living area/kitchen was a great hangout space and the outside spaces were also wonderful. So sad to have to leave but will hopefully be back in the future! Thanks for a great stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Golden Sunset Villa. The deck, pool, and view were highlights. Robyn was always prompt in her communication and frequently checked in to see if we needed anything. The interior was spacious and lovely. We were challenged finding the unit, but it was because the resort has signage that is misleading. When checking in, perhaps ask if one of the shuttle drivers can show you the way. Would definitely stay here again.

We had a great stay at Jeff and Gina’s place! They were great communicators from the beginning. Instructions were very clear on finding the unit, and it is in a gated community so felt safe. The location was perfect for us! With a 12 and 16 year old, it was fun to drive the golf cart we rented into Tamarindo where it is much busier. But then we could retreat to the quieter Langosta at the end of the day. We loved the beach club, which is very close to the condo. There is also a nice market/restaurant, Fish and Cheeses, across the street. Jeff and Gina had a nice guide that we could access with info about the condo and local recommendations. The condo was clean and it was nice to arrive to a big platter of fruits for our stay. We loved watching the howler monkeys in the tree right outside! We recommend this place for a great stay.