Casa Ventana al Mar

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Casa Ventana al Mar

House in Playa Grande

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Gated, modern, 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home on extra-large, private lot, with breathtaking ocean and sunset views!

Welcome to Casa Ventana al Mar, your “Window to the Sea” in Playa Grande, Costa Rica. Guests of this beautiful home enjoy the finest sunsets over the Pacific in all of Playa Grande. This very private home is in a quiet, residential area, nestled in a Guanacaste tropical dry forest with a 180-degree view of the ocean. It’s perfect for lounging and enjoying the peace and quiet after a day exploring everything Costa Rica has to offer!

When you enter this gorgeous home, you are immediately drawn to the spectacular view visible throughout the house from oversized sliding glass doors. Indoor / outdoor living at its best! The house is situated on the top of a hill and designed to take advantage of the tropical ocean breezes.

From the front door you enter the main living area with 20-foot ceilings, plenty of seating and a flat screen TV. The neighboring gourmet kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to make your own meals, or we can arrange to have our private chef come and prepare a memorable dish for you and your group to enjoy. The large dining table was crafted from reclaimed, local, Guanacaste wood by a local artisan.

Open the extra wide sliding glass doors for free-flowing access to the covered outdoor area and instantly expand your living space. The tropics are all about indoor/outdoor living, creating a relaxing and fun environment from every space. The covered patio offers the perfect spot for your morning coffee or book. Sit and relax or enjoy the chaise lounges as you work on your tan!

The outdoor dining area is great for socializing while the grill master is cooking up the days fresh catch on the gas barbecue after a day on one of our sportfishing charters.

The main attraction of the outdoor area is the 60-foot, infinity edge, ocean view pool. Cool off in the water as you stare out to the Pacific Ocean, the blue skies of Guanacaste and tropical dry forest below. The pool has a shallow beach entry which is great for kids or just lounging. The main pool has plenty of space to splash and cool off between beach visits, or excursions and is the perfect location to enjoy the spectacular Playa Grande sunsets.

This home boasts 3-bedrooms and 3-baths, including two king master suites, each with its own unique features.

Follow the floating staircase to the upstairs master suite. The room is beautifully designed with a coffered wood ceiling, oversized wood fan and custom-built floor to ceiling headboard. The suite includes a large spa style private bathroom with an oversized shower. This suite offers a little more privacy and access to two balconies (one private, one shared) both with incredible ocean views. The shared upper balcony has an outdoor seating area complete with sink and mini fridge. Beautiful place to have a private sunset viewing or toast another wonderful day in Costa Rica!

The sliding glass doors of the main floor master suite open to the pool area and offer an ocean view right from your pillow! The private bathroom has an extra unique feature, a private outdoor garden shower for your enjoyment.

The third guestroom, also on the main floor, has a custom-built single over queen bunk bed allowing three people to sleep comfortably. There is a 75"flat Smart TV in the room for easy connection to all your devices. It is a great room for kids or adults.

All bedrooms offer high-quality linens, pillows, and mattresses for a restful vacation. Each of the three bathrooms has been designed with top-quality fixtures, tiles, and faucets.

Off the kitchen, there is the laundry and storage area complete with a full-size washer and dryer, laundry sink and other household items at your disposal. Housekeeping service is included every other day for weekly rentals. If you prefer, a daily housekeeping service is available for $50 per visit for up to four hours and can be scheduled before or during your stay to take care of all your cleaning, dishes, and laundry.

The house is equipped with free hi-speed wireless internet throughout, A/C in all bedrooms and living spaces, ceiling fans indoor and out, BBQ, Pool, security system, beach cooler and much more!

An hour drive from the Liberia International Airport, Playa Grande is a quaint beach and surfing community with good restaurants and all the amenities. The best pizza in the area is a short 700m walk from the house!

While you could surely spend much of your time unwinding by the pool in Casa Ventana al Mar’s serene setting, you'll not want to miss the local attractions. This ideally located home rests just above Playa Grande and Playa Ventanas, both a short walk from the house. Within a short drive you can also visit the white sands of Bahia de los Piratas, Playa Real, and Playa Mina. For another popular beach, visit Playa Conchal, a shell sand beach. Right beside Playa Conchal, you'll find Playa Brasilito, offering many beachside restaurants and bars. Just north of there is the town of Flamingo, which also has great restaurants and bars, as well as shopping.
Travel 20 minutes south to Tamarindo, for more great surfing and plenty of shopping, dining, beach activities, and a lively nightlife that will keep you entertained for hours!

We’re here to help you experience the best of Costa Rica and are happy to provide driving directions or arrange transportation any time of day or night.

Our Services:

Grande Vacation Rentals is a locally owned, full service, property management, rental, real estate and tour company. Have a large group? Let us know and we can recommend neighboring properties, hotels or cabinas. Want the best trip ever and don’t want the hassle of planning? No problem! Our concierge team can arrange everything you want from the time you land until you return to the airport. Some of our services include:

• Private airport transfers
• Local transportation as needed 24/7
• Rental cars delivered to you throughout the country
• Private Chef services, or local cook
• Every tour or excursion imaginable (ask for our “Top 10” list)
• Accommodations and transportation throughout the country
• Baby-sitting
• Restaurant reservations in all surrounding areas
• Family Photographers
• Tee times at the top local golf courses
• Pre-stock the fridge…. Let us help save your valuable vacation time!

Nothing is better than arriving at your vacation home and having a fully stocked fridge and pantry complete with everything you pre-selected before your arrival! (One of our most popular services!)

Looking forward to having you as our guest soon!

House Policies:
• No smoking
• No pets allowed
• No events, parties, or large gatherings
• Must be at least 25 years old to book
• Home sleeps a maximum of 6 in beds
• Maximum capacity allowed in home always is 6 adults
• Bed configuration:
o One king, upstairs master suite, (2 ppl)
o One king, downstairs master suite, (2 ppl)
o One single over queen bunk bed, guest room (2 ppl)

By choosing Casa Ventana al Mar you are also supporting the local community. A portion of every rental helps fund the amazing programs of Futuro Brilliante. Futuro Brillante is a Costa Rican non-profit organization located in the small community of Matapalo that you pass through on your way to Playa Grande. Futuro Brillante was created to help the local residents achieve a “brighter future” through the delivery of high-quality education programs, infrastructure development, technical training, and environmental projects.

Sleeping Arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Bunk Beds

Amenities

Accommodations

  • Breakfast Booking Possible
  • Chauffeur - Other Services
  • Concierge - Other Services
  • Housekeeper Optional

Attractions

  • Health Beauty Spa
  • Marina

Cleaning Protocols

  • All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC/140ºF
  • Disinfectant is used when cleaning the property
  • Enhanced cleaning practices are used
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (like countertops, light switches, handles, and faucets)

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Stereo
  • Television

Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet - Hi Speed
  • Internet - Wifi
  • Linens Provided
  • Living Room
  • Parking
  • Telephone
  • Towels Provided
  • Travel Crib
  • Washing Machine

Flexcation

  • Free wifi
  • Kitchen Island
  • Smart TV
  • Wifi Speed (100+ Mbps)

Kitchen

  • Coffee Maker
  • Cookware
  • Dining Area
  • Dining Highchair
  • Dining Room
  • Dining Spices
  • Dining Table
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice Maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster

Leisure

  • Bird Watching
  • Boating
  • Eco Tourism
  • Horseback Riding
  • Water Sports
  • Whale Watching
  • Wildlife Viewing

Local

  • Fitness Center
  • Hospital

Location

  • Beach
  • Beach View
  • Beachfront
  • Downtown
  • Mountain
  • Mountain View
  • Near Ocean
  • Ocean View
  • Water View

Outdoor

  • Balcony
  • Deck/Patio
  • Garden
  • Gas Grill
  • Private Pool

Safety

  • Fire Emergency Contact
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • First Aid Kit
  • Medical Emergency Contact
  • Police Emergency Contact

Sports

  • Biking
  • Deep Sea Fishing
  • Fishing
  • Golf Optional
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Rafting
  • Sailing
  • Scuba or Snorkeling
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing
  • Swimming
  • White Water Rafting

Themes

  • Family
  • Luxury

Availability

Policies

Cancellation Policy

Down payment and processing fee is non-refundable. We are happy to extend a credit for future stays if you cancel at least 60 days before your arrival date. If you cancel more than 60 days before your arrival date and we are able to re-rent the property for your dates at the same rate to another group, we will be happy to refund you 100% minus a $100 cancellation fee. There are NO refunds for holiday weeks and early departures, late arrivals or no-shows. Cancellations within 60 days of arrival are completely non-refundable.

Deposit Policy

50% down to reserve with balance due 30 days before arrival. We require a valid credit card on file for security deposit (in lieu of a cash deposit). We do not charge your credit card unless there is damage or missing items--we simply authorize it on the actual day of check in for the amount of $500-2500 depending on the property and keep it on file until your check out. The authorization is released at time of check out if the property is found in satisfactory condition.

Rate varies due to seasonality and holidays.

Please select your dates on our online booking calendar for an exact quote.

Guest Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Based on 9 reviews

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Recent reviews

by Review from Airbnb Guest #212780

08/15/2023

5 out of 5 stars

Great place! The view is beautiful and the pool was perfect for the kids. Very spacious for our family of 5, plus parents. There is AC in every room which was amazing during the heat and humidity. Everything was very clean. Cleaners came twice during our stay and always cleaned very very well. The road was the only part that was a negative for us. We were told it was about a 10 min walk to the beach and it’s a bit longer than that so we drove to and from the ocean. We were warned that the road was also not walkable with a stroller… which was true, but it was also VERY rough, bumpy and hard to even drive on with a car as well. You have to drive very slowly due to the massive bumps and ditches. It’s not paved and is dirt so it’s rough getting to the gate of the property. Once you get onto the property, the dirt road up the hill was also very bumpy and rocky. Think Ace Ventura When Nature Calls and he’s bouncing like crazy in his jeep. Marcelo the concierge was also super helpful, too!

Response From: Grande Vacation Rentals

Hi Janet. I'm happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. The view is one of the best features of this home. The road conditions do get a bit rough during the rainy season. I'm also pleased that Marcelo was helpful during your stay. We hope to have you as our guest again soon! -KC

by Review from Airbnb Guest #190480

03/05/2023

5 out of 5 stars

Our family of five had the most fantastic two week vacation in Playa Grande. The communications with Marcelo were excellent and he arranged our dive trips and tours. The tours were amazing and were personal tours with just us. Our two tour guides, Martino and Kaylor, provided custom tours which avoided the crowds which was enjoyable. I would highly recommend a vacation in Playa Grande. We visited Tamarindo one day which was enough for us. The laid back small community was absolutely what the doctor ordered. Good restaurants and small mini marts nearby but good supermarket in Liberia if coming from airport.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #181366

12/02/2022

5 out of 5 stars

We absolutely loved our stay at Keith’s place! The house was amazing - beautifully decorated, clean and comfortable and the view was stunning. It was close to some great restaurants that were recommended by Marcelo and only a few minutes from beautiful beaches. I cannot say enough about our stay at Keith’s house, we can’t wait to go back!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #177940

11/13/2022

5 out of 5 stars

Overall great experience. Nice property beautiful views and great quiet town. Primarily locals and a local restaurants.

One thing to be aware of is I would not say it is “walkable” during rainy season as the roads flood. Easy town to get around with a car or getting a driver.

Getting groceries delivered was very good and transfer arrangements worked perfectly!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #130344

10/21/2021

5 out of 5 stars

Great stay

by Review from Airbnb Guest #121042

08/15/2021

5 out of 5 stars

Our stay at Keith’s was nothing short of amazing. The concierge Marcelo was a huge help and answered any of our concerns in just minutes. The house it’s self was at a wonderful, gated location. The views from the pool/balcony were breathtaking. One downside was the amount of bugs that got into the house but that was nothing controllable. Overall, we had such an amazing stay and I can’t wait to come back.

by Review from Airbnb Guest #117236

07/21/2021

5 out of 5 stars

Best place to stay in Costa Rica!! The house was spectacular. Immaculately cleaned. The views were to die for. Close to the ocean (about a 2-3 minute drive). The concierge, Marcelo, is THE BEST! Whatever we wanted/needed he was able to get us. Very helpful. Our two week family vacation was perfect!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #102905

04/04/2021

5 out of 5 stars

Casa Ventanas al Mar in Tamarindo was amazing! The house has the most beautiful view and was extremely clean. Keith, Marcelo, and Juan David were all super helpful. Looking forward to taking my family here!

by Review from Airbnb Guest #100645

03/02/2021

5 out of 5 stars

Our group had such an amazing stay! Keith and Marcelo were always available throughout the whole trip to answer our questions about activities in the area. The house was super clean and modern. We watched the sunset from the infinity pool every night and I will remember that part of our trip for a very long time. The kitchen is completely stocked, bathrooms have extra towels, and the home overall was a dream. Hope we get to stay here again! Thank you Keith!

from $500 / night

5

Sunset view over the infinity edge pool

Experience unparalleled ocean views year-round when vacationing at Casa Venatana al Mar.

As you enter the home you'll see the open floor plan, large sliding glass door and ocean view in the distance.

Large sofa when its time to relax indoors.

75" Smart TV for streaming anything you can't miss seeing. For NFL fans, don't miss your teams games. Ask concierge how to watch every game from Thursday through Monday night.

Staircase leads guests to the primary master bedroom, balcony and cozy outdoor area complete with a mini-fridge.

Indoor dining table made of locally harvested Guanacaste wood.

Comfortable seating for everyone.

Kitchen island with seating for a quick bite or watching your private chef go to work.

The home truly has a chefs kitchen and is equipped with everything you, a chef or local cook would need.

Outdoor dining table is another great option.

Dining here allows guest enjoy the tropical breezes and ocean views.

Views availalbe all day long.

Comfortable outdoor living space.

Plenty of space for everyone.

Another day with another amazing sunset.

Lounge chairs for taking in the sun.

Sunset

Sunset

Sunset

The pool is super big and large enough for everyone to enjoy at the same time should you wish.

Sunset and verenera

Infinity pool and sunset.

First level master bedroom with access to the pool

Another angle of the first level master.

First level master is complete with ensuite bath and outdoor shower.

Indoor shower is also available.

Beautiful tropical garden surrounds the outdoor shower.

Guest bathroom located just outside the guest bedroom and accesible for guests in the living room.

Primary master bedroom located on the second level.

Primary master bedroom with ocean view and sliders to the balcony.

Ensuite master bathroom

Master bathroom complete with a large walk-in shower.

View from master bedroom balcony.

Outdoor sitting area located just outside the master bedroom door.

Overhead shot of the home.

Drone shot facing the front and main entry to the home.

Another drone shot of the area.

Drone shot looking at the back of the house and pool.

Angled shot of the pool and outdoor living area.

This shot you can see the shallow "beach" area at one end of the pool. This is a great spot for kids to play or anyone wanting to keep cool while enjoying the view.

Shallow beach area on the left and steps to the main pool.

Outdoor shower for rinsing off beach sand before jumping in the cool infinity edge pool.