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Costa Rican life! Beautiful oceanfront with pool!

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On the beach
Pool
3 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets, wheelchair access
On the beach
Pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Ocean view

About this property

Entire place

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

Costa Rican life! Beautiful oceanfront with pool!

Experience private Costa Rican beachfront life at our Esterillos Oeste home. This is a true ocean/beachfront, with no access road separating our property from the beach, which allows for much more privacy. Three spacious and comfortable bedrooms, with separate room entrances. Two adjoining rooms share a bath, third bedroom has private bathroom. Brand new pool completed August 2016. *** See important note below, if you need additional space for your group***

Large separate covered rancho area contains kitchen, laundry room, half bath, outdoor shower and barbecue. Kitchen can be used open air, or with shutters closed. Kitchen has full size fridge, gas range/oven, microwave, coffee maker, rice maker, juicer, blender, and all utensils, dishes, cups, pots and pans.

Relax poolside while seeing the Scarlet Macaws and seagulls fly around, listen to the waves, and soak up the sun. Don't forget sunscreen.

Cancellations: In spite of our "No Cancellation Policy," we will give a FULL refund, if you cancel and we are able to rebook the dates. If we are able to rebook some of the dates, we will refund you for those dates. In the case of travel restrictions, that results in airport closure (as was the case with Covid), we will give a full refund of all money paid.

***If you have a larger group, and need more space, we have another vacation rental next door that sleeps 6. The VRBO listing # for Both houses is 1027742. If you'd like just the smaller 2 bedroom rental the listing number is 929906.

Property manager

David and Nancy Leonetti

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed inside the rooms.

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

orp5b69e37x

About the neighborhood

Map
Esterillos Oeste, Puntarenas Province

What's nearby

  • Esterillos Beach - 2 min walk
  • Judas Point - 11 min drive
  • Bejuco Beach - 13 min drive
  • Playa Esterillos Este - 14 min drive
  • Hermosa Beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Chiringuito - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bar Y Mariscos La Hawaianas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪El Podio - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Los Almendros Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante y Pizzería El Maná - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Costa Rican life! Beautiful oceanfront with pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Costa Rican life! Beautiful oceanfront with pool!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Costa Rican life! Beautiful oceanfront with pool!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Costa Rican life! Beautiful oceanfront with pool! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Parrita vacation home is steps from Esterillos Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Hermosa Beach. Playa Esterillos Este and Judas Point are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Costa Rican life! Beautiful oceanfront with pool! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Feels like home
This is the sixth time I’ve stayed on this property. That’s how much we really like it !
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation
Group of 6 adults, really enjoyed our stay. Great location, a perfect mix; quiet, lovely private property on a beautiful beach with a little community, restaurants and stores within easy walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorine V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
The house is very unique. We enjoyed the neighborhood, beautiful quiet beach & private pool. We were especially happy to have Lorenzo there to greet us & he was very helpful with anything we needed during our stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oeste Regular
I have now stayed here 3 times. A total of about 5 weeks. It’s practically perfect !
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Fantasy living!
What a gorgeous house and setting. The pics don't lie. The beach is RIGHT OUTSIDE the back gate. The pool is refreshing. The Rancho (outdoor kitchen) is amazing. We cooked and ate dinner outside every night. I'd recommend this to anyone, and we'd go back in a second!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Helen Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Rancho Living at the Beach
Very nice property with direct access to the beach. We had daily visitors from the neighborhood dogs (which we named and fed of course!) and a horse who enjoyed eating the plants in our garden. The mango tree was loaded with fruit and we were able to eat some of it, alas the bananas were not ripe enough while we were there. The power went out a few times, but not enough to be a problem for one member of our party who needed to work. There were lots of interesting birds to watch, however the parrots never stopped to allow us a good look at them.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill B., Fresno, usa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing for my 50th
I stayed solo in the apartment and it’s just as clean and nice. The house is the sleeping area and is super comfy. The outdoor kitchen was clean and easy to use, once we turned the gas on. 🧐🤣😂 the host was perfect and immediately helped us. The beach……. Just go and enjoy it! The only bummer was we got “stood up” by William 4 days and Cesar 2 days. We fished 5/12 trips that I booked. thanks to a great property and enough fish caught we thoroughly enjoyed making ceviche every day poolside! Everyone one thanks you!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Sheila C., Sapphire, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parrita Paradise
Sweet little place (plenty of room for 2 adults with children) located on a rural, romantic, beautiful beach. We rented their big house, too, so 8 adults spent a fantastic week at this very special location. Wildlife is abundant, as are the kind, generous, and helpful locals. Walking distance to 2 little markets with abundant supplies. Local restaurants are walkable and GOOD. Not to be missed: ask Nancy and Lorenzo to connect you with Christian who will secure transportation, adventures, and even prepare delicious meals for you. This concierge treatment is unbeatable for both price and value! And, the lady across the driveway entrance can also cook for you- outstanding authentic Costa Rica cuisine. Sunsets and sunrises are among the most stunning we have ever witnessed. The tides provide excellent rock adventures (low tide) and fabulous swimming and surfing (high tide). Avid walkers, we spotted dozens of Macaws, monkeys, and more natural wonders. So grateful to Nancy and Lorenzo for sharing this piece of paradise with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic beach front
We enjoyed our stay at this beach property. The proximity to the beach and the pool was amazing. I would have given it a 4 star because of some issues with the AC but having Christian and Lorenzo to help us made up for the AC issues. They worked quickly to get someone to fix the ceiling fan and get extra fans there which helped! Christian and Lorenzo made our stay wonderful. Christian was so helpful helping us set up tours and activities and helping us with any needs we had and Lorenzo was always around when we needed him for anything we needed with the property. They also cooked us a fantastic meal with entertainment!! We had lots of visitors including neighborhood dogs, cats, cows, a horse, a Costa Rican squirrel, and crabs which we loved. We also saw 14 Macaws in a tree in the back yard one day! So cool!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Beautiful property and perfect location!
From the minute we arrived we were delighted. The pictures were accurate but could not share the beauty of the property, location and hospitality. Iguanas, green parrots, macaws and hermit crabs are part of your daily view. The ocean is right outside the gate with palm trees to shade you if you want to sit a bit. (Look up before you sit down because you don’t want to sit under a coconut) Surfers are abundant at high tide and tide pools are aplenty at low tide. The residents are kind and friendly. The local restaurants serve delicious fresh fish and tasty pizza. A quick walk will land you at one of three restaurants or the local convenience store. You can walk the beach either direction for miles. Jungle tours, deep sea fishing, snorkeling, zip lining, jungle hiking, waterfall climbing and so much more are within a fairly short drive. The ranchero and kitchen were more than adequate and a wonderful place to hang out and do a little cooking. The beds were comfortable, we had no plumbing issues, there were many chairs for sitting outside. We really enjoyed the pool and took several dips everyday. The outdoor shower was just what we needed to rinse off from the beach. We enjoyed ourselves tremendously and happily recommend this property. I have to add that the manager, Felipe, was terrific. He was available if we had questions and also happy to arrange activities. He added that extra comfort you want in a foreign country. We used Zuma Car Rental in Jaco. They were excellent! They met us at the airport and provided a return trip, that made getting to our destination so simple!! The cars (we had two) were safe, clean and ran well. Costa Rica is a beautiful country with wonderful and kind citizens. We always felt safe and were treated kindly. It’s just lovely, enjoy!
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
A little piece of paradise. Right on the beach, which is gorgeous with very few people - mostly locals. Sand and surf, huge flocks of pelicans and numerous scarlet macaws flying around. The pool is wonderful and the bedrooms comfortable. Onsite management was great and very responsive. The only thing that is potentially problematic is that the outdoor kitchen has heavy wooden "shutters" that swing upwards and must be hooked up into place. This is not easy to do - not terribly difficult for us, but they are heavy and the hooks can be tricky. They have to be closed at night and then re-opened in the morning everyday. But we loved it! Really a gem.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Estupenda Estancia!
El lugar muy agradable, justo frente a la playa y exactamente como se muestra en las fotos.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we were looking for.
The property was just about perfect. The bedrooms were nicely decorated. The bed (we only used one) was very comfortable. The tv (in bedroom 2) looked to be more than adequate-although we did not watch tv all week. The outdoor kitchen was just modern enough to be easy to use. Best of all the beach is literally a stone's throw away and a nice pool is right out the front door. We LOVED it!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dianna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
THE BEST LITTLE WEEK GETAWAY
POOL , BEACH AND OUTDOOR COOKING ENJOY THE PATIO LIFE OF COSTA RICA!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

sherri t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Awesome place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

EVELYN H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lindas vacaciones en la propiedad
el lugar cómodo, linda propiedad, totalmente equipada, con el mar al frente, la piscina limpia, chicos y grandes lo disfrutamos, contacto con la naturaleza, la playa muy limpia, el mar delicioso. Recomendado para familias. Puntos a mejorar: La privacidad se pueden ver las propiedades de al lado Hay goteras en toda la propiedad, es una lastima cuando llueve se mojan muebles y los cielos rasos que son de madera. Estamos seguros que volveremos en otra oportunidad

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful oceanfront pool home!
We totally loved this home, it's location to the ocean with the bit of privacy from the beach with the palms was perfect, also a nice place to take a book and enjoy the ocean breeze. Check in with Filipe was pleasant and he messaged us frequently to make sure all was okay, we had one ceiling fan that needed to be replaced and it was done in a timely fashion. It was cool to see the Iguana's eating right beside the pool and the birds that would visit were entertaining too (except the rooster before sunrise, that would probably be the only complaint, he's up early). I know the 'no toilet tissue in the toilets' had some of us worried that we might screw up but it didn't end up being a big deal, just a learning curve, no clogged toilets and we just kept up on discarding the garbage bags regularly. Would totally rent this home again!
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

David B., Rochester, NY USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation
We had an awesome time at Esterillos. House was just right for our family of four. Pool was awesome. Location was perfect, nice beach just steps from the house and the area had a nice low key vibe.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Rick D., Napa

IDEAL LOCATION, PROPERTY NEEDS SOME WORK
We loved the location, right on the beach as advertised. The house was nice, with one part a two bedroom & bath, the other separate part a spacious one bedroom & bath. Air conditioning OK, plumbing a mess. Had to take the lid off the toilet to get a full flush and Mexican style paper in the trash basket. Outside shower broken. Outside kitchen good and well supplied with crockery and pots and pans, but awkward, heavy and dangerous shutters that one must open to get much light in room. Danny, the property manager very helpful and most pleasant. While it seems as if we had lots of complaints (plumbing should really work for the price we paid) we really loved the place, and I would rent it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M., Charleston, SC

Majestic
Our stay was wonderful! The house was clean and well kept, the pool was the cake topper, and the outdoor kitchen was awesome!! My only complaint is the whole bathroom issue and not being able to dispose of toilet tissue the way I would like (although I understand why). BIG shout out to Felipe, he handled everything we could possibly think of and much more; he even arranged for the local hotel Ranchero Coral to cook the fish we caught!! Everything was just perfect!! We can't wait to come back and stay here. Backyard surf bar on Saturday is a must!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B., Illinios

Awesome!
The property is absolutely beautiful and Felipe was amazing. He was incredibly friendly and looked out for our every need. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

DEE DEE W., San Dimas, CA

Property is nice enough but needs some improvements.
Caregiver Filipi is wonderful - he was there to help any time we needed him. Shower heads broke in two showers and we called him and he was there within 10 minutes and had his maintenance man replace the shower heads. I was upset that there were no beach chairs. I had a conversation with the owner before we went and she assured me there were beach chairs. They were all broken. I text her and offered to buy some and let her reimburse me, I was told it would be taken care of, it wasn't. We have rented beach houses for the last 18 years and never had one without beach chairs. You can't even go down and sit on the beach, who does that.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

We felt right at home!
Everyone was helpful and friendly. Beautiful Setting!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nick G.

Perfect escape from reality
The entire way back to the airport we talked about how much we wanted to come back to Casa Los Pelicanos! From the pool to the spacious rooms to being just a couple palm trees from the beach, the house far exceeded our expectations. Felipe and Felicia were so incredibly nice and helpful for us during our stay. David and Nancy are also some of the best owners I have come into contact with in my travels. Esterillas Oeste is a great little town, you're walking distance to the market and to multiple little restaurants, and you will really feel immersed into the Costa Rican culture while being very close to big tourist areas. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a private-feeling vacation home while still being close to anything you could possibly need.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Mike W.

Little slice of heaven
We had a wonderful vacation at this property! It's close to the beach and hidden away in a sweet small town neighborhood. The pool added to the fun as we were in it much more then the ocean. We vacationed with our adult son and his girlfriend so the bedroom situation with private baths was ideal. We used the middle room for watching TV and relaxation. Went on Monkey tour - which was fantastic - but bring CASH & ask for Crazy Alex - you are NOT guaranteed to see monkeys! . The kitchen set up was more primitive then realized. The stove top was only cooking option as we could never get the oven to work. Had to wear a head lamp to prepare food at night as the lighting is limited. The biggest reason this property did not get 5 stars from us was because there really is no option for outdoor furniture to lounge in. The table and chairs are not practical. The folding chairs were broken and we were told we could buy more. The wood bench on the porch is not comfy. But, every day was an adventure with iguanas crossing the yard, horses on the beach, bird song and sightings everywhere and the plants on the property were spectacular. The restaurant options in town are wonderful. Found vegan options at the one in town across from Felipe's pizza restaurant. There is a rooster who crows every morning at 4AM - and because of the way the bedrooms have open ventilation you can hear it. But, they stop within the hour and we always fell back to sleep. Waking up each day to the pool and tea in the quaint kitchen was fun and a great way to start the day. Only a bar of soap is provided so be sure to bring all your own amenities. Also, no spices beyond salt and pepper offered. Local store offers marginal options, we had better luck at the Maxi Poli in Parrita (just 20 min down the road). Felicia is available and was quick to help us with directions and looking at excursions. We felt taken care of. The afternoons are quite hot and humid and we could not keep the master bedroom cooled down. We used the middle room for afternoon reprieve from the sun as it did stay much cooler. No where to hang clothes in units. Be prepared to work from a small dresser - but it turned out we didn't wear half of the clothes we brought as swimsuits were the outfit of the day. No dryer, everything is hang dried - which was kind of fun! Bring a flashlight for walking on beach at night. Crabs everywhere. But you can walk the beach for ever!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018