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Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape

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Outdoor pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Breakfast available
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

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

Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape

The perfect Surf Side Vacation starts at Casa Columbine.

New 2 Bed & 2 Bath Home with pool and easy beach access. The beach access is across the road and a 3 minute walk past 4 other homes to the Playa Potrero public access. The house is new and opened in January 2016.

Exclusive Private Home on Playa Potrero, awarded the prestigious Blue Flag designation as an outstanding ecological beach.

Steps away from the Ocean, and your private pool is right off the covered lanai. Playa Potrero is renowned for its soft volcanic sand, and gentle warm ocean water. It's the perfect swimmer's and walker's beach.

Casa Columbine is the perfect location for the “Beach Hopper” with many world class beaches nearby. There is Potrero for Relaxation, Flamingo and Tamarindo for People Watching and Shopping, Penca and Prieta for Seclusion, Conchal for getting Back to Nature and Playa Grande for Costa Rica's best surfing.

The best Sun, Surf, Pool, Beaches, Restaurants, Bars, Jungles, that Costa Rica has to offer. Your visit includes membership at the Costa Rica Sailing Center (renting sailboats, stand uo surfboard, bikes and yoga classes), a 5 minute walk down the beach.

Your stay will begin with picking up the keys to Casa Columbine from our professional property management company (they can arrange transportation, tours, shopping for groceries and even a private chef!). Your stay will be uninterrupted, peaceful, and everything you should expect from a beach vacation in Costa Rica.

Property manager

Mike Malone

Languages

English

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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 house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

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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

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 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 fire extinguisher, 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 not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Casa Columbine Beach Side Escape
Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape Potrero
Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Potrero, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Playa Potrero - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Penca Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Playa Prieta - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Conchal Beach - 16 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco Loco Bar & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Las Brisas - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Amigos Tacos y Beer - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gracia - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Soda Marcell - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tempate vacation home is just steps from Potrero Bay and Playa Potrero. Flamingo Beach is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 134 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan & Jessica M.

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

relaxation!

My husband and I stayed here for the second time and so enjoy the home! We love how close it is to the beach and local restaurants. The place is very clean and comfortable and we absolutely LOVE the pool! Thank you for an awesome stay! We hope to be back again next year!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia D.

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

Great stay!!

Beautiful and clean property, with a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent D.

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

Great home

Great location and very well equipped and comfortable home. Wish we were staying longer. Our only negative was that we assumed that when the listing said “oceanfront” that it was right on the ocean. Only one block from the ocean but with the buildings in front of the house you couldn’t even see the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

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

Two thumbs up

Beautiful home! Quiet neighborhood. Had the awesome beach all to ourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

April C.

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

Best Vacation

This house is everything you could ask for. Close to the beach, very private and quiet. Kitchen was well stocked with appliances and spices. Will be booking again.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

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

Paradise

Concierge was amazing! We were taken care of from day one!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

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

Amazing place

This was an amazing place would have loved to spend more time at this magical get away
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

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

Wow what a great place!

Everything exceeded expectations would definitely stay again. Location was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle L.

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

Casa columbine family trip

We stayed here for 10 days with 3 children. It was awesome. Great location, easy check in, very responsive owner when we had questions. There is so much to do here and the locals are really friendly and appreciative of the visitors from other countries. Would definitely visit this area again. Tropical homes concierge was awesome to work with as well!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

randy j.

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

Wonderful

Home was perfect for us
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley D.

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

Enjoyable

Great place to stay. House, property, and pool are all beautiful. Close to grocery stores and places to eat. Owner left a list of places to eat and things to do, which was very helpful. House had everything we needed, so just had to bring clothes. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacklyn M.

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

Beautiful Home

The property was beautiful and well maintained. The pool was gorgeous . Truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

kalee c.

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

Beautiful property

Loved this place, would definitely stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Great house.

House was very nice and clean. Home was comfortable with ac and ceiling fans even on the outside patio. Pool was wonderful. Used that on a daily basis. No issues with anything with the home. Beach at the home is a very short walk. We did go to flamingo beach which is a short drive. You do need a car and a 4 wheel drive is best to get to the other local beaches. Some beach roads are not passable without a 4 wheel drive car.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron E.

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

Close to everything but in a quiet spot

Perfect base for beach trips up and down Guanacoste.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jon R.

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

Perfect Getaway Home for our Family Vacation

We all loved staying at Casa Columbine. Everything was perfect! Great communication throughout. The house had everything we needed and was not only conveniently located but also tucked away in a quiet location near the beach. We could not have asked for more yet, as a pleasant surprise, concierge services were available to help arrange all of our activities and excursions, as well as chef-cooked meals at the home and a golf cart for our local travel needs. Tere, our concierge, was amazing! We would not hesitate to return and would highly recommend Casa Columbine for your next stay in Costa Rica!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James L.

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

Property is well kept and secure

I would recommend staying here to anyone
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan A.

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

Beautiful Home

Our experience was excellent. The property was wonderfully maintained and the location is exceptional. Development around the home made it a little noisy during the day however escaping to the surrounding beaches was quick and easy. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitch M.

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

Family Get Away

Took our 9 month old and couldn’t have worked better. 3 minutes to water, short walk or drive to the restaurants, and authentic CR feel. Our host was awesome to communicate with as well. Highly recommend
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaime B.

Great return visit!

This was our second stay at Casa Columbine and everything was wonderful, just as before! The location is great for short drives to other beaches (since Potrero is a little too rocky for our kids), especially Flamingo and Prieta. Great restaurants near by as well!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

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

Perfect!

Everything about the property was better than advertised. We greatly enjoyed our stay and can't wait to get back.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Casa Columbine

this home was PERFECT for us and our 2 boys! Would LOVE to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Rachel D.

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

Family of 6 - New Year's 10 day stay

Overall, the stay was really amazing. We stayed January 2-10. The beach was so close, which made an easy walk for our family of 6 - we traveled with our 8, 6 and 4 year olds, and a 4 month old baby. The beach was quiet when we were there, on a long stretch there were never more than 5 or 6 groups of people. It was perfect for us. Being in the bay, the water was great and my kids could safely play in the water and waves. There were coolers to keep our drinks cold and beach chairs to bring. The outside shower made it easy rinse off when we returned. The pool was awesome and beach towels were provided. They had a pack and play for the baby to sleep in and it was in excellent condition. My only issue was the dishwasher not working, so with our big family I was doing a lot of dishes that I wasn't expecting to do, so for me it took a little bit away. I understand equipment fails sometimes and that it was unlucky timing for us. But the good news is they were actively in the process to repair it, so I'm sure it will be back in order soon, if not already. The living room had a printed booklet of different waterfalls to see, some of which had the owner's personal thoughts. It was great to read from a visitors perspective and I appreciated the extra comments. We also went on the mangroves estuary tour which was only a half hour away and it worked great for our kids and was easy to to bring the baby along. I also found the property management and owner easy to communicate with.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

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

Fantastic home & location

We loved Casa Columbine! Really quiet and private, we especially enjoyed the pool and backyard area, as well as some of the other amenities like beach chairs, coolers, and kayak! Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kristen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay, great location.

Overall a great stay and great house. A perfect location, a short walk to a beautiful beach. We hit some heavy traffic on the way in and had to pay a $20 late check-in fee. We arrived around 7pm. Check-in included someone meeting you at the house and walking you through the property. After a long day of traveling we were ready to settle in immediately. We would have preferred a lockbox to check-in or another method. We did not feel like we needed a tour of the house and the $20 fee was annoying but other than that a really great place where we had an absolute blast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024