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Stunning Beachfront Villa with Private Pool in an Unbeatable Location!

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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Terrace/patio
Exterior
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5 bedrooms, in-room safe, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathrooms557 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Stunning Beachfront Villa with Private Pool in an Unbeatable Location!

Welcome to "Villa Olivia" at Villas de Grande Playa!

Experience beachfront luxury located on the pristine shores of Playa Grande. This Mediterranean-style villa features doors that open into a charming garden courtyard, with terrazzo floor tiles flowing through the interior and out to the wrap-around verandas. The furnishings and decor are contemporary and comfortable, and the fully equipped kitchen includes a water filtration system for drinking.

THE SPACE:
"Villa Olivia" is a spacious, air-conditioned, 6000 sq ft oceanfront villa with 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. The villa includes a full kitchen (gas stove, 2 refrigerators, dishwasher, unlimited bottled water), WIFI, and cable. The perfect retreat for an oceanfront holiday, offering a beach haven where you can leave your cares behind and create everlasting memories. The outdoor area features a dining table, two pools, hammocks, rocking chairs, and lounge chairs with seaside views.

LOWER LEVEL:
• Room 1: 2 twin beds
• Room 2: 1 queen bed

UPPER LEVEL:
• Room 3: 1 king bed, 1 queen, 2 twin
• Room 4: 1 king bed
• Room 5: 1 queen bed, 1 twin bed

POOL:
• 10’ x 15’ in-ground pool

AMENITIES:
• Ensuite bathrooms
• Wireless Internet
• Seaside Dinning
• Hammocks, Lounge Chairs, & Rocking Chairs
• Bali Shower

UNIQUE FEATURES:
With no roads to cross or vegetation to obstruct your view, you can surf directly from the backyard, spot howler monkeys in the trees, collect seashells along the beach, or stargaze at night. Relax in a hammock, indulge in a spa treatment, sip from a freshly opened coconut, or simply enjoy the sunset. This is barefoot luxury at its finest!

NEIGHBORHOOD:
Playa Grande offers a small but vibrant community, just 20 minutes from the bustling town of Playa Tamarindo. Within walking distance, you’ll find 12 restaurants, surf shops, spa services, yoga classes, horseback riding, turtle tours, and rentals for boogie boards, surfboards, and SUPs. Playa Grande is the perfect laid-back beach destination.

NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURES:
• Bakery Truck Delivery - 2x week
• Fresh Seafood Delivery
• Grocery Store with Pharmacy
• Outdoor Market: Mondays - live music, food & drinks, variety of vendors

ADDITIONAL PROPERTY:
We also offer the neighboring property, Casa Mirage at “Villas De Playa Grande.” Check it out at https://www.vrbo.com/78040?dateless=true.

LETTER FROM THE OWNERS:

Welcome to Villas de Playa Grande. Our family-owned oceanfront vacation rentals, Casa Mirage and Villa Olivia, are perfect for a beachfront holiday in Costa Rica. Leave your worries behind and create lasting memories with family and friends.

Join us for warm, mango-filled days under swaying palms and ocean breezes. We know you’ll love this little piece of paradise as much as we do. All you need is a relaxed attitude, a smile, and a sense of adventure.

Pura Vida,

Sharon, Julie, JC, and Mark Gordon

GUEST ACCESS:
All areas are accessible. While there is no laundry room, laundry service is available for an additional fee.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
Our concierge service includes cleaning every other day. Additional services such as cooking, meal prep, fridge stocking, and excursion activities can be arranged with our on-site manager. Additional charges may apply.

We provide 24/7 staffed security, webcams, and gated off-street parking.

Property manager

Sharon Gordon

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: $25 charge for each cigarette butt on premiss

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 6,000 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We love to have families with kids!

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
Note from host: Located in a National Park we do not host events
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Villa Olivia Spectacular Oceanfront Beach House Villa!

About the neighborhood

Map
Provinca de Guanacaste, Playa Grande

What's nearby

  • Grande Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ventanas Beach - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 30 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Playa Langosta - 38 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Pico Bistro - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Venezia Gelati y Café - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Walter's - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Stunning Beachfront Villa with Private Pool in an Unbeatable Location! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Stunning Beachfront Villa with Private Pool in an Unbeatable Location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Beachfront Villa with Private Pool in an Unbeatable Location!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Beachfront Villa with Private Pool in an Unbeatable Location!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Beachfront Villa with Private Pool in an Unbeatable Location! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cabo Velas villa is within a 10-minute walk of Grande Beach and Las Baulas National Marine Park. Ventanas Beach is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

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Stunning Beachfront Villa with Private Pool in an Unbeatable Location! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Francis L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Even better than the first time!

We stayed at Villa Olivia 17 years ago as a single family and it was paradise! Our second visit as a multi family was even better! The pool and AC in the kitchen/living room made our 7 days vacation perfect. All personnel was amazing, like the last time, very attentive to our grand kids and they were always telling us know when the German bakery truck was coming by. We had amazing waves for surfing and as usual spectacular sunsets! We dream to return again... Thank you to the Gordon family for sharing this beautiful house with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous sunsets

Great location right on the beach. Leanna and Kimberly were amazing hosts and so responsive to our needs. We were surprised that room cleaning and towel replacement was another 20 each cleaning but it was easy to simply decline that service. No TP in toilets so you must throw dirty TP in the garbage cans which means a cleaning is needed every few days. Def recommend having groceries stocked for you. . throw
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

La Morena mas fina

Location couldn’t have been better for us. Spent lots of time on the beach. Fell in love with the house dog, Morena, and really appreciated the hard work by Kimberly and her daughter, Ashley.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

Awesome
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Great stay in a great place
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arlen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot, awesome sunsets

Hope to rent it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria (Tori) R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect beach vacation

We loved our stay at Villa Olivia!! The beachfront location, very comfortable rooms set up for couples and singles, wonderful staff for cleaning/cooking/security/maintenance, close proximity to walk to restaurants and shops in beautiful Playa Grande, all made for an outstanding time with friends.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

bridget g., Lambertville, New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing vacation, amazing home, amazing staff. Couldn’t ask for more

Best vacation ever! We must of said it a million times during our stay. Just wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miranda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to vacation

We absolutely loved staying at Villa Olivia. We loved that it was a little secluded but also had great places to eat in walking distance. We loved the staff and the cooks were AMAZING! They were welcoming and friendly. Also one of our favorites was the watchdog who we loved on each day and she would stay right with us. For our first time out of the country(other than a cruise) this exceeded our expectations. We would definitely rent again. It has everything u could need. Thank you for making our stay wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Relaxing Private House

Super awesome stay. House was great. AC and private bathrooms with showers in each room were key for the family we had in the house (10 total). Kimberley the housekeeper has a service where she'll cook meals for the household and they were soooooo good. Highly recommend having her make a few meals for your stay. Area was safe, private and relaxing. Easy to get to and exceeded all expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awsome as always

Always a joy to be there!!! Staff is great year after year!! Looking foward to more adventures there
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mario B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big Family Reunion

This property was ideal for our family reunion. We were able to rent this house and the property next door through the same owner and it was great! The staff was great and attended to our needs. The location was great and we love the house being right in the beach with easy access. The area was quiet. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

We had the absolute best time at Villa Olivia. We had a group of friends for a 40th birthday trip and we all enjoyed our time here. The beach is incredible and morning walks are just beautiful. The sunsets from even the back patio are incredible, less yet out on the beach. We rented surf boards for surging and had a blast. We lounged in the pool after coming in from excursions. Restaurants were just a short walk down the road or the beach, so we took advantage of those. Kimberley cooked dinner for us one night and breakfast one morning and it was so delicious- everyone in our group was so impressed! The watchdog Morena was such a joy to have around, you can tell she is well loved by everyone! Can’t wait to bring my kids with us here next time, they will love this place as much as we did.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Darren T., Mammoth Lakes

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay, Julie and the staff were amazing

House is a touch dated, but amazing layout, tons of room!!! The rap around decks were out standing!!! Jeffery, Kimberly,Jose and the rest where awesome. Kitchen and BBQ area where great as well, kitchen has AC!!! THE VIEW AND LOCATION ARE ALL!!! TIME!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

FABULOUS! FABULOUS! FABULOUS!

We waited an extra year (like everyone else because of the pandemic) to take this trip, and it was well worth the wait! We were 8 adults, and there was plenty of room for us, everyone had privacy, it was so great to have the beach so close for those who love the beach. We had Kimberly cook a few meals for us, and they were all delicious. We wanted to bring her home to cook for us! She was also so helpful with whatever small problems we had. Everyone we came in contact with during our visit was friendly and helpful. We used YouAreCostaRica for a couple of tours, and Mariana was the best to work with! I highly recommend using them if you are in the area. If I never take another vacation I will never regret taking this one, and I would definitely come back here again!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Debbie M.

Our first impression of the villa was a little dated and in need of some updating.

We had on amazing stay at villa Olivia !! The staff always very helpful and chef Kimberly made us 2 fantastic meals that satisfied even the fussiest eaters. We are Costa Rica supplied us with the surf boards rentals for the week and were very helpful in guiding us through playa grande. The only communication I had with the manager was through email. She was not available to us throughout our stay. The villa was quite tired looking but the location on the of the ocean was pure paradise which made up for it . We did not rent a car for our stay but had a driver for most of our transportation for excursions and to tamarindo. The walk to the water taxi is much further then described in other reviews. The locals are very friendly and always willing to help you out.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Ocean Stay!!

Our family of 11 enjoyed our week long stay at Villa Olivia! The ocean views from the house are amazing and we watched the incredible sunsets nightly. Someone from our family walked to the close by tide pools daily where they saw lots of hermit crabs and even a couple of octopuses!! The house managers, Leeana and Elizabit, were very responsive to any questions we had and requests for help. We really appreciated Kimberly shopping so that we had groceries in the house when we arrived. As our flight was late and we didn’t get in until 8pm our first day, we were especially thankful that we’d had groceries delivered. Kimberly was knowledgeable about buying gluten free food for our family members who have Celiac. Kimberly and the staff at the house, kept the grounds clean, cleaned our bedrooms every other day or so, cleared away our trash and recycling every evening and kept the place secure all night. Each of the five bedrooms had bathrooms attached to them. All except one bedroom is only accessed through an outside courtyard. So perhaps this wouldn’t be a good house for younger children as they would be wandering outside to get to their parent’s bedroom.The main living area inside is not huge for eleven people, but the plentiful outside tables and chairs accommodated us just fine. The smallish pool was great for cooling off if you didn’t want to be in the ocean and has some great seats on one side from where you can see some of the ocean. We all loved our visit!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Kim L.

Amazing location, property needs a lot of work

It's hard to be critical of a property in the middle of paradise. The location alone is beyond 5 stars. But, if we had known the following, we would not have rented this property: All rooms are accessible via outside entrances- with the exception of a small room off the family room and none of them are connected to one another. This makes sense for groups of adults but does not make sense if you like for your young children to be close to you. The pool is the size of a large hot tub The "countryside view" studio is in bad shape. It has potential if a)it was cleaned properly b) it didn't consist of the world's oldest, mustiest futons and decrepit day bed c) the "view" consisted of something other than a side yard littered with debris and junk d)the torn, stained sheets were replaced. The house was swept one time while we were there. No sheets or towels were ever changed which was problematic since the washer and dryer are not accessible to the guests (have to pay to have someone else mix your whites with your darks) The kitchen needs a major update-stove and dishwasher barely work, dishes and silverware are all chipped and old, pots and pans are old and worn and stacked in a jumbled mess under the counter. We found black mold growing on the inside of the water cooler spout. With a few renovations and updates, this house could truly be amazing.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

We Expected a Lot and Villa Olivia Delivered

Villia Olivia was the first choice of houses available to our group of 8. The pictures do a wonderful job of giving you the layout of the house, and the beautiful surroundings. We were a group of friends that travel together every year, so we've set the bar pretty high. After this stay, we have set it even higher. You won't find yourself wanting much at this property. Each bedroom is exactly as advertised, and more spacious than expected. The beach is just steps from the back door as is the plunge pool. Each bedroom is accessed from the interior courtyard, perfectly private and air conditioned. We found the kitchen well stocked with the appliances and cookware you need to do your own cooking, but Kimberly cooked for us on two occasions and made two great meals. The staff is very friendly, and helpful, from keeping the property clean and well manicured, to notifying us when our driver was there to take us over to Tamarindo for dinner. I don't believe you could find a better group of people to look after you for the week. Playa Grande is a quiet surfing community. Don't expect a bunch of touristy shops and stores, for that you'll need to catch a ride or drive over to Tamarindo. But for the laid back, peaceful vacation we were looking for, Playa Grande can't be beat. We took walks on the beach, ate at Taco Star and RipJack Inn, took surf lessons from Frijoles Locos, and spent more than one day in the sun on the gorgeous beach. And if you want a sunset, Playa Grande can't be beat. I can't sing the praises of Julie's house, and Marianela, Kimberly and the rest of the crew enough. It was near perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bridget O.

Gorgeous property

The house was nice, but there were some things that should be noted. I would mention that having a car is a necessity if you plan on leaving the house at all. It’s a lovely area, but definitely secluded. The "5 minute walk" to food and "the village" is if you are fit enough to walk the beach or dirt road and the heat isn't knocking you down. $75 round trip to get 5-6 people to Tamarindo added up. $100 to get fro Liberia airport. In the master bedroom, the a/c was overflowing/leaking but still works - messy. We had one room swarmed with some kind of flying insect which made that room unusable until Kimberly (or her team) came to clean it out. The bugs didn't return. Several of the lamps seem to not work. One I know was in the living room. In the master bedroom the light would turn off if you set anything on the nightstand. The extra weight adjusted the electrical wires enough that the lights would turn off. The beach was fantastic. Plenty of places to lounge and relax. The pool was comfortable and often a lifesaver from the heat. Amazing view. Yes I enjoyed my stay! House was cooled and appreciated as it was hot! The people are amazingly friendly. The food delicious - if maybe too much food. We had 2 dinners and had left overs 5 days later! Oh the shrimp was to die for though. Meals are cash only, pay as you go. We found ourselves scrambling for cash on the first night to pay her. Oops Bottle water in the house - no one told us it was $10 per bottle (multiple gallons per bottle). We were fine paying the price as it was worth it, just one of the little things we didn't know in advance. Crabs and birds and some flying objects attracted to lights at night - all that you would expect and more. LOL Very few of the biting types though. Between the 6 of us I think only 2 got any mosquito bites at all. Crabs and bats did a good job LOL So, all and all the property was as gorgeous and comfortable as advertised and I would stay there again in another season (we were there at the end of the dry season when it was hot and brown - our mistake).
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Whitney B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Levesque C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magnifique et fonctionnel

Villa exceptionnel pour un groupe de 10 personnes
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a family reunion

Property is just as described; pool and ocean were essential for beating the Guanacaste 96 degree Fahrenheit heat. Beach has great surf, too rough for the littlest kids and oldest folks but perfect for everyone in the middle to play in. Took a while to figure out where to get groceries and recommend stocking up in Liberia before you head down the coast. Listing is clear that boogie boards are available to rent from the house, wish they were included!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering to celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary.

We loved everything about our stay at Villa Oliva! The house was more beautiful than the pictures. The swimming pool was terrific. I was a little worried as it was small but is had wonderful steps into the pool and comfortable benches to lounge in the clean water. The location is lovely and the beach beautiful and not crowded. Every question or concern was immediately answered and promptly taken care of. Our family of 8 had a great stay! We highly recommend this house.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

brooke h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

30th Bday Trip

Wonderful stay!! The house staff could not have been more helpful and kind. They were more than accommodating and the property was amazing! Just like the pictures. The beach out front was a wonderful surf spot and we enjoyed the sushi and drinks from just down the road! Great family vacation spot, we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023