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Beachfront 7BR House w/ Large Pool, Firepit & BBQ • Bella Catalina

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Televisie en een dvd-speler
Een moderne keuken met een centraal eiland, houten kastjes en een accentmuur van steen.
Televisie en een dvd-speler
Een overzicht vanuit de lucht van een kustgebied met een strand, boten en woongebouwen.
Dineren

Beoordelingen

9,6 op 10 –
Uitzonderlijk

Gehele woning

7 slaapkamers6 badkamersMax. aantal: 14300 m²

Populaire voorzieningen

  • Zwembad
  • Keuken
  • Wasmachine
  • Droogkast
  • Buitenruimte
  • Parking beschikbaar

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Over deze accommodatie

Beachfront 7BR House w/ Large Pool, Firepit & BBQ • Bella Catalina

  • Enjoy breathtaking sunset views of the Catalina Islands from Casa Bella Catalina, a stunning private oceanfront property on Playa Potrero's beachfront.

    The beautifully landscaped property spans three buildings — the main villa and two casitas — offering plenty of room for large groups to spread out and enjoy their own space.

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    At a Glance



    •7 bedrooms across 3 buildings

    •5 full bathrooms + 2 half-bathrooms

    •Remote-controlled A/C in every bedroom

    •Huge covered BBQ terrace

    •Direct beachfront access

    •Parking for ~2 vehicles, between the casitas and in front of the main house entrance



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    Layout



    Main Villa – First Floor

    •Two queen bedrooms, each with its own full en-suite bathroom (open transoms and curtained windows into the living area)

    •Half-bathroom near the main entrance, before the kitchen and living area

    •Fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar

    •Dining room and living room, opening onto the terrace and pool



    Main Villa – Second Floor

    •Ample master suite with unforgettable Potrero sunset views

    •King bed and interior vanity with a double sink

    •Open-air toilet and shower on a private balcony overlooking the courtyard



    Casita 1

    •One king bedroom

    •Full bathroom, with the shower on a private, walled-in outdoor patio



    Casita 2

    •Three bedrooms: one queen, plus two rooms with two twin beds each

    •One shared full bathroom



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    Amenities



    •Fiber optic Wi-Fi

    •Smart TV

    •Washer/dryer

    •Remote-controlled A/C in every bedroom

    •Half-bathroom by the BBQ and pool area



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    Housekeeping



    Housekeeping is included at least once during your stay, and more frequently depending on the length of stay - please ask for details.



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    Outdoor Living



    The beachfront outdoor living here is over-the-top good - there's no better outdoor space for a large group on the whole beach strip in Playa Potrero (guest review!).



    •Huge covered outdoor kitchen and eating area

    •Fire pit

    •Gazebo at the edge of the property

    •Grassy lounge areas shaded by palms - perfect for the sunset or a good book

    •Pool with an extended lap lane

    •Jacuzzi with jets (jets run 4 pm-10 pm only; jacuzzi is not heated)

    •Pool cascades run during pool pump hours only



    All of this sits directly on the beach at Playa Potrero.



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    Location



    •Walking distance to groceries, pharmacies, and restaurants in Playa Potrero

    •3 km from Playa Flamingo (white sand beach) and its marina (dining and shopping)

    •Tamarindo nearby - known for surf lessons, shopping, and nightlife

    •Playa Penca and Playa Prieta, two beautiful, quieter beaches just north of Potrero, are within easy striking distance



    While a car isn't essential for your stay at Casa Bella Catalina, we recommend renting one (or a golf-cart) - it makes spontaneous day trips, exploring nearby beaches, and grocery runs much easier.



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    Additional Information & Services



    To help you settle in comfortably, we provide a complimentary welcome package with essentials such as coffee, sugar, salt & pepper, toilet paper, toiletries (body wash, shampoo & conditioner), hand soap, laundry detergent, and dishwasher tablets (where applicable). These items are provided as a starter supply.



    Our Concierge Team is happy to assist you in planning your stay. We can help arrange car or golf cart rentals, tours and activities, private chef services, pre-arrival grocery stocking, special occasions, and wellness experiences such as in-home massages.



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    Important to Know



    •A refundable security deposit hold of $1,500 is required prior to check-in and will be released shortly after check-out, provided no damage is reported during your stay.

    •Access to the master bedroom requires stairs, as there is no elevator. All common areas and other bedrooms are on the ground floor.



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    House Rules



    •The primary guest must be 21 years or older to book.

    •This home is intended for responsible groups - parties and events are not permitted.

    •Smoking is not allowed on the property.

    •Pets are not permitted.



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    Experience the beauty and charm of Casa Bella Catalina!

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Accommodatie-voorzieningen

Zwembad/spa

  • Zwembad

Parkeren en vervoer

  • Parkeerplekken ter plaatse

Keuken

  • Afwasmachine
  • Broodrooster
  • Koelkast
  • Koffiezetapparaat/waterkoker
  • Kookgerei, borden en bestek
  • Microgolfoven
  • Oven

Eetopties

  • Eettafel

Slaapkamers

  • 7 slaapkamers
  • Beddengoed inbegrepen

Badkamer

  • 5,5 badkamers
  • Douche

Woonruimtes

  • Eettafel

Entertainment

  • Dvd-speler
  • Tv

Buiten

  • Balkon
  • Barbecue
  • Tuin

Wasvoorzieningen

  • Wasmachine
  • Wasserette

Huisdieren

  • Geen huisdieren toegelaten

Toegankelijkheidsvoorzieningen

  • Heb je specifieke toegankelijkheidsbehoeften? Neem dan contact op met de accommodatie via de contactgegevens in de boekingsbevestiging.
  • Bovenste verdiepingen alleen te bereiken via trap
  • Rookvrije accommodatie

Diensten en faciliteiten

  • Kluisje
  • Strijkijzer/strijkplank

Uitgelichte locatiekenmerken

  • Dicht bij de baai
  • In een dorp

Dingen om te doen

  • Ecotours in de buurt
  • Jetskiën in de buurt
  • Mountainbiken in de buurt
  • Paardrijden in de buurt
  • Scubaduiken in de buurt
  • Snorkelen in de buurt
  • Vismogelijkheid in de buurt
  • Wandel-/fietsroutes in de buurt
  • Zeilen in de buurt
  • Zwemmogelijkheid in de buurt

Veiligheidsvoorzieningen

  • Geen koolmonoxidemelder vermeld (De eigenaar heeft niet aangegeven of er een koolmonoxidemelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie. Breng eventueel zelf een draagbare melder mee.)
  • Geen rookmelder vermeld (de eigenaar heeft niet aangegeven of er een rookmelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie)

Algemeen

  • Tours en activiteiten van lokale aanbieders
  • Tuin
  • Unitgrootte: 300 vierkante meter

Gelijkaardige accommodaties

Beleid

Inchecken

Inchecken kan vanaf 15.00 uur
Minimale leeftijd om in te checken: 18

Uitchecken

Uitchecken voor 10.00 uur

Speciale incheckinstructies

Je ontvangt een e-mail van de eigenaar met instructies over het in- en uitchecken
De informatie die de accommodatie verstrekt, is mogelijk vertaald met automatische vertaaltools

Huisregels

Please note that if you cancel up to 60 days before arrival, we will charge a $10 processing fee to refund funds.
Please note, that the main guest must be 21 or older to rent our property - thank you.

Huisdieren

Geen huisdieren toegelaten

Kinderen en extra bedden

Kinderen zijn welkom.

Evenementen

No events allowed

Roken

Smoking is not permitted

Belangrijke informatie

Optionele extra's

  • Toeslag voor hoge kinderstoel: USD 30 per nacht

Deze lijst is mogelijk niet volledig. Toeslagen en borgsommen zijn mogelijk excl. btw en kunnen wijzigen. 

Algemene info

Deze accommodatie wordt beheerd door een professionele eigenaar, die accommodaties aanbiedt vanuit zijn/haar vakgebied, bedrijf of beroep.
Afhankelijk van het accommodatiebeleid kan voor extra personen een toeslag worden aangerekend.
Tijdens het inchecken dien je in het geval van incidentele kosten mogelijk een geldig identiteitsbewijs voor te leggen en een borgsom in contanten, per bankkaart of kredietkaart te betalen.
Speciale verzoeken kunnen, indien mogelijk, bij check-in worden ingewilligd. Hiervoor kunnen extra kosten worden aangerekend. Speciale verzoeken kunnen niet worden gegarandeerd.
Feesten of groepsevenementen ter plaatse zijn ten strengste verboden
De eigenaar heeft niet aangegeven of er een koolmonoxidemelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie. Breng eventueel zelf een draagbare melder mee.
De eigenaar heeft niet aangegeven of er een rookmelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie.
Deze accommodatie heeft buitenruimtes, zoals balkons, patio's en terrassen, die mogelijk niet geschikt zijn voor kinderen. We raden aan om in geval van twijfel vóór aankomst de accommodatie te contacteren en te vragen of ze een geschikte kamer voor je hebben.
Deze accommodatie wordt beheerd via onze partner, Vrbo. Je ontvangt een e-mail van Vrbo met een link naar een Vrbo-account, waarmee je je boeking kunt aanpassen of annuleren.
Als je je boeking annuleert, ben je onderhevig aan het annuleringsbeleid van de eigenaar. In overeenstemming met de EU-regelgeving over consumentenrechten, vallen boekingsservices voor accommodaties niet onder het herroepingsrecht.

Overige info

Er zijn geen liften in deze accommodatie

Over deze buurt

dit vakantiehuis ligt in Tempate. Reizigers die op zoek zijn naar een activiteit kunnen terecht bij Reserva Conchal Golfbaan. Ga naar Playa Potrero en Flamingo Beach als je liever de natuur intrekt. Diamante Eco Adventure Park en Monkey Park zijn ook een bezoek waard. Ga voor waterpret zoals jetskiën en duiken. Blijf jij liever op het droge? Ook geen probleem. De regio biedt voldoende outdoormogelijkheden, zoals mountainbiken en wandelen. Bekijk onze reisgids voor Potrero
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Kaart
Potrero

In de buurt

  • Een kustlandschap met een strand, boten en huizen aan de oever.
    Playa Potrero
    1 min. wandelen - 0.1 km
  • Een kustplaatsje met een strand, een groot gebouw en bergen op de achtergrond.
    Flamingo Beach
    7 min. rijden - 3.5 km
  • Een rotsachtig strand met poelen en zeewier.
    Pencastrand
    8 min. rijden - 3.2 km
  • Een kustlandschap met een strand, boten en weelderige begroeiing.
    Strand Tamarindo
    50 min. rijden - 26.3 km
  • Potrero Bay
    1 min. wandelen - 0.0 km

Lokaal vervoer

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 34 min. rijden

Restaurants

  • Surf Box
    6 min. rijden
  • Restaurante Pleamar
    4 min. rijden
  • Coco Loco Bar & Restaurant
    8 min. rijden
  • Coffee Shop Puro
    9 min. wandelen
  • Amigos Tacos y Beer
    6 min. rijden

Veelgestelde vragen

Beschikt Beachfront 7BR House w/ Large Pool, Firepit & BBQ • Bella Catalina over een zwembad?

Ja, deze accommodatie beschikt over een zwembad.

Zijn huisdieren welkom bij Beachfront 7BR House w/ Large Pool, Firepit & BBQ • Bella Catalina?

Nee, assistentiedieren zijn niet welkom bij deze accommodatie.

Hoeveel kost het om hier te parkeren?

Er zijn parkeerplaatsen beschikbaar bij de accommodatie.

Hoe laat kan ik bij Beachfront 7BR House w/ Large Pool, Firepit & BBQ • Bella Catalina inchecken?

Inchecken is mogelijk vanaf 15.00 uur.

Tot hoe laat kan ik bij Beachfront 7BR House w/ Large Pool, Firepit & BBQ • Bella Catalina uitchecken?

Je dient om uiterlijk 10.00 uur uit te checken.

Waar staat Beachfront 7BR House w/ Large Pool, Firepit & BBQ • Bella Catalina?

Dit vakantiehuis in Tempate ligt vlak bij Potrero Bay en Playa Potrero. Flamingo Beach ligt op 3,6 km.

Beoordelingen over Beachfront 7BR House w/ Large Pool, Firepit & BBQ • Bella Catalina

Beoordelingen

Uitzonderlijk

Alle weergegeven beoordelingen zijn gebaseerd op echte gastenervaringen. Alleen reizigers die een verblijf bij ons hebben geboekt, kunnen een beoordeling indienen. We verifiëren beoordelingen op basis van onze richtlijnen en plaatsen alle beoordelingen, of ze nu positief of negatief zijn.
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Gastenscore: 10 - Uitstekend. 20 van 26 beoordelingen
Gastenscore: 8 - Goed. 5 van 26 beoordelingen
Gastenscore: 6 - Redelijk. 1 van 26 beoordelingen
Gastenscore: 4 - Matig. 0 van 26 beoordelingen
Gastenscore: 2 - Ontzettend slecht. 0 van 26 beoordelingen

9,8

Netheid

9,4

Locatie

Beoordelingen

Van een partnersite

10/10 – Voortreffelijk

Jeff

Best location in Potrero

We really enjoyed this place. We think it is the best location in Potrero and will definitely be back!
Geverifieerd

10/10 – Voortreffelijk

Gena E.

Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie

Annual Family Vacation

The property was perfect for our family of 9. The house comfortably accommodated all of us and the backyard is absolutely amazing! The location is fantastic as well!
7 nachten verbleven in juni 2025
Van een partnersite

10/10 – Voortreffelijk

Gena

Annual Family Vacation

The property was perfect for our family of 9. The house comfortably accommodated all of us and the backyard is absolutely amazing! The location is fantastic as well!
Geverifieerd

10/10 – Voortreffelijk

Karin L.

Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
The house was incredible. We had 14 guests and we were all comfortable. The house staff was very welcoming and the concierge went out of her way to make us feel welcomed. The house was sooo clean. The outdoor living space was perfect. Everything in the house worked perfectly.
7 nachten verbleven in februari 2026
Geverifieerd

10/10 – Voortreffelijk

Gary T.

Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
This is a top-notch facility, well maintained and clean. We had most of the family there, a party of 12, and it was comfortable for all. Beautiful setting with beach access in the back yard. The outside dining area was perfect for our chef catered birthday dinner. The property manager was easy to communicate with and very responsive.
9 nachten verbleven in december 2025
Van een partnersite

10/10 – Voortreffelijk

Mark & Mari

PERFECT PLACE FOR A GETAWAY

Everything was fantastic. Awesome awesome awesome.
Van een partnersite

10/10 – Voortreffelijk

DIANNE

Perfect family space

Our time at Casa Bella Catalina was perfect. After a difficult year we needed time to be together as a family to heal. We all kept saying this place is perfect. Like a resort all to ourselves. Each family had their own space and yet we came together in the amazing outside oasis to spend time together. Anytime we needed anything, help was always available. This place is perfect!
Van een partnersite

8/10 – Goed

Dennis

Casa Bella Catalina

Location, patio was great. Bars and restaurants were close by. The beach was great. Beach cabana by the beach was not very clean.
Van een partnersite

10/10 – Voortreffelijk

Mike

Amazing!!

Our stay in Potrero was amazing, the home was perfect with all the rooms and space we need for our group of 14. The beach front property had all we needed with a great outdoor area that was prefect for our gatherings and family. The home itself its perfect for largesmall families and the pool was great for the kids. Highly recommend the property and will for sure come back for future stays in the area! Lots to do and some great beaches to visit around the area.
Geverifieerd

8/10 – Goed

Aaron S.

Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie en accuraatheid advertentie

Costa Rica Vacation

Very unique home! Outside area was fantastic! Location overall is nice closed to restaurants and shops all walking distance. Construction at this time on both sides of home so some noise and dust.
7 nachten verbleven in februari 2023
Geverifieerd

10/10 – Voortreffelijk

Chad B.

Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie

paradise

I work in the travel industry and, as such, I wanted an extremely localized vacation. This was what I wanted (and needed). Thanks!
6 nachten verbleven in juni 2023
Geverifieerd

10/10 – Voortreffelijk

Debbie L.

Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie

Absolutely the perfect place to stay!

12 of us stayed for 7 days, more than enough room for everyone, right on the beach. If you don’t want to swim or sit on the beach, you have a lovely pool and Jacuzzi to sit in. Watch the sunset every evening. Had a chef come in two nights to cook for us that was wonderful. Tony, our concierge took care of everything for us planned all our trips and it was amazing. We were close to bars restaurant stores and shops. Would highly recommend this place for anyone they were 12 of us. We were all friends. We had an amazing time.
7 nachten verbleven in februari 2025
Geverifieerd

10/10 – Voortreffelijk

Cathy E.

Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
The outdoor area was the best we've had so far. Our group has traveled together for 10 years and 4 times to Costa Rica. We had enough shade and sunshine, and many options for our large group. The outdoor kitchen area worked perfectly for our group. The additional refrigerator and freezer were a nice addition. The kitchen was well appointed for all our needs.
7 nachten verbleven in februari 2026
Geverifieerd

10/10 – Voortreffelijk

Charles G.

Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Nous avons été bien reçu par notre hote, tres gentil et nous a bien expliquéLa maison et les commodités exterieurs sont merveilleux et le service de menage et d'entretien sont parfait
14 nachten verbleven in januari 2026
Geverifieerd

8/10 – Goed

Michael R.

Positief: Netheid, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Negatief: Inchecken

Good place, fantastic location, 6:30am construction.

Was here with a total of 8 people, all friends, no couples or kids. Check-in was wonky. The contact had provided me with the location for their office address to stop by and pick up keys, sign the damage waiver, etc. However, our group came in two vehicles, one went directly to the house to wait, and I went to the office. There was already someone at the house checking in members of the group, we didn't need to go to the office. Could have sent us all to the house instead. The house is as advertised, make no mistake about that. The picture are accurate. The house and layout is a bit strange though. However the house was probably built in the 80's or 90's, and renovated or added on at least once. The main house has 3 bedrooms, all air conditioned, however the upstairs one is only accessible by going out the front door and up a spiral staircase (watch your toes). Outside in front (street side), there's a shed/laundry, and the apartment with 2 bedrooms and a bathroom and a common sitting room. Would be good to put kids in, not adults. The house had a few things really in need of repair and replacement. I don't want to go into all of them, but management did eventually fix most of them, except the main kitchen sink because the faucet leaks all over the counter and floor. Closet doors that don't open well, fans inoperative, and the hamster that provides water pressure is getting old. Walk out of the house and you have WOW! There's a ton of trees and foliage on the property, the covered area near the beach end, and a firepit that was designed by someone not familiar with thermodynamics. The pool is bigger than you think, and clean! The yard is maintained really well daily. Housekeeping comes in every other day, except weekends. The staff really kept the place nice and clean. Beach is right there, but there's lots of sharp stuff in the sand right in front of the property. My feet got cut up from broken tile and sharp thorns. FYI the neighbors between the sailing center and the house are building a new building. At 6:30am weekdays. There's an open lot on the south, some people drive in and use it as a campsite. The previous comment about the loud music (lol), it's the bar about 100m north of the property. Good sangria, lousy food. They have some DJ's and fun stuff going on there, kind of beach party atmosphere. I'd stay again but with less ppl. 8 single adults was way too many.
10 nachten verbleven in januari 2022
Geverifieerd

10/10 – Voortreffelijk

Cori T.

Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie

Great beachfront property!

Very unique beach house. Loved the pool and yard space, very nice beach frontage and walking distance to bars and restaurants. The check in process and service was great, we would stay here again.
5 nachten verbleven in november 2021
Geverifieerd

6/10 – Matig

Michael N.

Positief: Netheid, inchecken en locatie

Spring 2020 stay

Little background on our situation: 2 families of 4 stayed in this house. From the exterior the house looks very inviting. Nice stonework and the yard has some soft green grass! Once inside, we noticed that the house had a musty smell on the main level. Turned out that we need to run the shower and sink for a while in one of the bedrooms and flush the tiolet. It didn't smell like sewer, but there was some stagnant water in the pipes. Once we did that and left the doors open for approx 30 min, the smell disapated. The mainlevel of the house has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. One of the bathrooms is accessible from the living area, but it would have been nice to have a 1/2 bath for 'public' use. To access the 3rd bedroom, you have to go outside the house and go up a set of steps to gain access to that bedroom. Inconvenient and not very settling if you are a parent of younger children. The 4th and 5th bedroom are in a completely separate building. Again, not very settling for a family with young children. There was a bathroom out in that building. There were no common condiments in the house (salt, pepper, etc...). The market is only a 5 min walk, but found it odd the shelves were bare. The lighting in the house is OK at best. Not near enough lights to properly light up a room. The room colors are dark, so more light would have been beneficial. Plus the light switches are spread out in 3-4 different areas and thus a little confusing to figure what what switch did what. The AC units in each bedroom worked fine and sleeping was comfortable at 70 degrees farenheit. The outdoor pool and sitting area are very nice and large. Lots of iguanas running around the fence that surrounds the yard. The beach is sandy, but HOT. The Costa Rician sun warms the volcanic sand up and it is too hot to walk on between 11am and 4pm. Once you get down near the water, the sand is again cool to walk on with bare feet. The slope to the beach is not flat, slight incline, but not a difficult walk. I would definitely go to Costa Rica again, not sure I would stay in this house again though. Seems like a high price for what we received and based on our previous VRBO bookings.
9 nachten verbleven in februari 2020
Geverifieerd

10/10 – Voortreffelijk

Micah R.

Beautiful

Amazing place Very comfortable. Would ise it again!
4 nachten verbleven in maart 2019
Geverifieerd

10/10 – Voortreffelijk

Craig H.

Outstanding

We traveled CR quite a bit on this trip and stayed in 4 different places. This one stole the hearts of all 10 traveling. Such a great place to stay, relax, and have fun.
2 nachten verbleven in februari 2019
Geverifieerd

10/10 – Voortreffelijk

Morgan C.

Beautiful, tropical paradise

We had a fantastic time at Casa Bella Catalina. You were truly in your own private tropical paradise. The avocado tree in the front yard, lime tree and mango trees in the back were such a treat. We got to watch the iguanas eating all the mangoes before they ripened : ) The howler monkeys gave a chorus each morning and night. We kept hearing this banging on the roof each night, only to discover it was actually the monkeys! We would find little paw prints all over the chairs on the top deck. The house was beautiful. The pool was like bath water- our 4 year old loved it as it had a gradual decline and he could play all day. The beach as well was gorgeous. We also went to Playa Flamingo for the white sand/clearer water beach. The house is in an excellent spot as you are able to walk up and down the beach and there are several small restaurants you can eat at. The one thing that was a possible down side was the first night we got there- starting around 8pm to 2am, the bar next door had LOUD music and karaoke that kept us all awake. I was terrified this would be every night, but when we asked, it was apparently due to an anniversary party. We had no other problems, there is live music on Fridays, but it was no problem at all. Alex drove us from the airport to the villa- he was awesome. So nice, gave us a lot of pointers, stopped at the store for us. We then set up a river safari tour with him which was equally as nice. Edwin was also very pleasant, who drove us from the villa back to the airport. Miguel cooked for us 3 nights- this was delicious and such a treat. The fire pit is an extra bonus- my son loved collecting wood for the fire and then making smores!. It was so nice having the grocery store within walking distance- and I felt the prices weren't unreasonable at all. Absolutely loved this house and our vacation. We love Costa Rica- it is a beautiful country and has the friendliest people. What I think we will miss the most is the delicious fruit- you can't get mangoes or pineapples anywhere in the world like in CR.
7 nachten verbleven in april 2018
Geverifieerd

10/10 – Voortreffelijk

joe c.

Perfect Beachfront House

We stayed at Case Bella Catalina the first week of April and were delighted with the house. It is spacious, has nice large bedrooms, and a great kitchen and living area for families. It is a beautiful home. The pool is fantastic as it offers both sunny and shaded areas and has a great ramp area to wallow . There were many beach loungers to go around for our party of six. The palapa located right at the beachfront was my favorite spot on hot sunny afternoons (everyday this time of year). It offered shade (from the mid-90's temps) and a great beach lounger or hammock for reading. The beach was also a good hangout and there was a floating dock about 300 yards off shore that we swam to daily. The house is located within a few blocks of several quality restaurants and nice little grocery store that sells liquor. The neighborhood felt very safe as does the entire country of Costa Rica, one of my favorite places on earth. Nonetheless, the house had a security system and safe as we travelled many long days on adventures. Tropical Homes staff (Roxanna and Rita) were extremely helpful in helping us find quality adventures (Selvetura Park @ Monteverde and Vandara at Rincon de le Vieja). Staff were also quick to respond to an issue we had with one of our doors and sent some one out the next day to fix it. The only negative comments I would make regarding the house were the kitchen supplies which were sparse. Would have been nice to have a few more hand towels, handiwipes, a floor mat, cooking oil, etc. Also, in group of six, no one was interested in staying in the back house (casita) since you had to go outside to use the bathroom. As such, we used only the three bedrooms in the house and since our party was six, it worked. The cleaning service and the pool keepers were also great. Thanks for a great stay. Joe from Milwaukee
6 nachten verbleven in april 2018
Geverifieerd

8/10 – Goed

Jane J.

Beautiful views & Property

This home is located directly on the Beach and within walking distance to some great restaurants. There were 7 of us in our group. The house has a beautiful, rustic feel. The pool is very inviting and the grounds are beautifully landscaped. The top bedroom is the only one with a king bed and the bathroom has an open shower, so it gets pretty warm in the bathroom. The casita has 2 bedrooms with a layout of each room besides each other and located on the street. Luckily one of our friends took that room, but it has some issues. The window coverings are see thru, so it is not very private especially at night. Although it has a kitchen like area, there is no refrigerator or shelves/microwave (it would be really nice to have that) The bathroom is odd. You have to exit the inside of the home to use the bathroom that is located next to it. It is very warm, no windows & uncomfortable. Plus if you use this bathroom at night, the door locks on the casita as it is a self-lock deadbolt, so you lock yourself out if you forget. We used a rock to keep the door ajar to keep this from happening. Not a great set up. Comfortably, I would say no more that 6 people to use this villa. Regarding food, Good pizza; 2 for 1 on Tuesday nights next door. There is a hotel a few steps further at Bahia Del Sol has a good breakfast as well as 'The Shack" (a little farther away). Lots of restaurants to choose from within walking distance. You can also walk on the beach to some of the restaurants. The Beach House is another one located directly on the Beach. This is not a a huge tourist destination in my opinion, which is exactly what we liked (not like Tamarindo). We absolutely loved this area and the home overall. If you do cook in the villa, be aware that the oven only goes up to 390 degrees. We used it once. but ended up cooking on the cooktop to finish cooking some potatoes. We went to the hot springs, waterfalls, and volcano (Ricon de la Vieja) without a guide. Had a great time. Should be about 1 1/2 hours away. We did get lost using our gps. So beware when traveling with a gps. Also went to the Monkey Farm Rescue. Interesting to know about the wildlife and what is happening in the environment. They are all volunteers and do a great job of helping. Overall, we had a great time, the views are spectacular, love that you can walk or bike to restaurants, grilled out one night & hung around the pool. Everyone was very friendly. I would come back again. Lots of Mosquitos-
7 nachten verbleven in januari 2018
Geverifieerd

8/10 – Goed

Shelley S.

Costa Rica is beautiful!

The house was a great location. Between beach, pool, restaurants and other amenities, you couldn't beat the location. It would have been great to have more pool and beach amenities as I am used to that from other VRBO beach rentals. Kitchen staples would also be great. Despite all that we loved Playa Potrero, the beach was fantastic and you couldn't beat the sunsets! Nancy, our housekeeper was lovely and did a great job.
9 nachten verbleven in december 2017
Gearchiveerde beoordeling

10/10 – Voortreffelijk

Rita C.

60th Celebration

What a spectacular home to celebrate my husband's 60th birthday with family and friends. This home was absolutely gorgeous....the grounds are your own private oasis. Not only were there beautiful flowers and plants, we also had mango, lime, lemon, avocados, coconut palms and banana plants. There was a family of iguanas that visited with us regularly, as well as the monkeys that hung out across the way. As for the view, what can I say, it was magnificent. Whether you were sitting under the covered patio or relaxing on the hammock or lounge chairs, the ocean was breathtaking and just steps away. At night we sat around the fire pit and enjoyed the sounds of the surf. Nancy our housekeeper was wonderful. She was there 3 times during the week and kept the home in perfect order. The gentleman who took care of the pool (i'm sorry but his name escapes me) was there every morning to take care of the pool and the grounds. The managing agent, Jesus, from Tropical homes was very attentive. He was there to greet us and was quick to respond when we had a few minor issues at the house. The location was ideal. We had at least 6 restaurants which were in walking distance from the house, as well as a small market. My suggestion would be to stop at the larger supermarket before coming to the house and stock up, as the small market was somewhat pricey. If you are looking for adventures, I would highly suggest using Flamingo Adventures, just down passed the market. Franco was extremely accommodating and Andres our guide was unbelievable. Their rates were great and we were able to have them take our group of 9 to Tamarindo and Flamingo beach for dinners at very reasonable prices. When we return, we certainly will contact them for our travels while in Costa Rica. Looking forward to return to Costa Rica sometime soon. Pura Vida, Rita & Rich
7 nachten verbleven in mei 2017
Gearchiveerde beoordeling

10/10 – Voortreffelijk

Melissa O.

Simply Amazing!

This could not have been a more perfect place for our group! Everyone fell in love with this place; we are already discussing our next trip! Very clean and spacious house. The pool out back and the beautiful landscape makes you think you are in a tropical paradise. The a/c in the guest house did not work properly the first night, but when I called the next morning the office sent someone over immediately and it was fixed in no time. I also cannot rave enough about our chef Ander; he was amazing and everything he cooked was delicious! We ended up going to his restaurant for lunch one day after we had checked out of the house and checked into our all inclusive resort. I highly recommend him when choosing a chef for your meals. We look forward to coming back soon; Costa Rica is a beautiful place and to find a gem like this house made our experience top notch!
3 nachten verbleven in april 2017