House in Guanacaste Province
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
The Casa Baula, Costa Rica on the beach, is proud to have been in Conde Nast Traveller's Vacation Villa Issue, October 2021! Casa Baula is our family's private Villa which we offer for rental! That’s a BIG difference and exactly why after all the searching, you may have just located your ideal Costa Rica beach home. Vrbo Staff, Conde Nast Magazine, & many vacation rental homeowners have selected the Casa Baula (Home of the Leatherback Turtle), so why not you with your family and friends?
Costa Rica On The Beach, Casa Baula is located in Playa Grande's most desirable beachfront neighborhood, Palm Beach Estates. The location is directly on the white sands of Playa Grande, a 3-mile beach that is the nesting site of giant leatherback turtles and offers some of Costa Rica's best surf. You will feel completely at home in this private, 2300-square-foot beachfront villa. We can easily accommodate up to six people but frequently rent to parties of two. You're planning a trip to a lush tropical country! WHY stay in a stark, white-walled vacation rental with a couple of palm trees in the yard? Chose the Casa Baula, Costa Rica on the Beach instead with its lush, tropical gardens & colorful Costa Rican art & decor!
Why are we unique?
What sets the Casa Baula, Costa Rica On The Beach, apart from the other rentals, beyond our OVER 140 Five Star Reviews?
ARE YOU REALLY ON THE BEACH?
Yes, the Casa Baula is truly built on the sands of Playa Grande! There is absolutely nothing but our backyard between the house & the beach. There are no 300 steps or 5-10 minute walks to access the beach. Walk 15-20 seconds across the backyard & you're on Playa Grande. CASA BAULA is COSTA RICA ON THE BEACH!
INTERIOR
It’s a Family Home, Not just a Rental!
3 Bedrooms, two with King Beds and one with 2 Twin Beds. (Twins can be converted to a King bed, just let us know.)
2 full Baths with double sinks & extra-large showers.
House & grounds are private & shared with no other parties.
Tropical, beach decor throughout the house.
Original works of art in every room.
AC & ceiling fans in every room.
FULLY equipped professional kitchen, large enough for several cooks.
Open, interactive, indoor-outdoor floorplan perfect for groups.
Grand Room is the perfect group gathering place.
Large flat-screen TV.
High-speed WIFI internet access throughout the house & patio.
US cable channels & Apple TV.
“Old school” DVD player, and over 200 classic movies in DVD format.
A large collection of family games & puzzles.
Extensive Library including Costa Rica reference books, Spanish Nobel Laureate literature, and 'Beach Read' novels.
A separate children's library.
Home security system.
2 extra-large lockboxes.
Gated entrance & property.
EXTERIOR:
Pool with jets, surrounded by palm trees, on the sands of Playa Grande!
Beachfront indoor & outdoor patios overlooking the pool. It’s all about enjoying nature within the comforts of Indoor-Outdoor Living!
The Pacific Ocean, seen through the mangrove, is the background for our gorgeous garden.
LED lighted, lush, tropical gardens & 3 large living garden walls.
Gas BBQ
Outdoor Minibar with a refrigerator on the patio.
Outdoor ping pong table.
Bocce/Pétanque Court. We have both sets!
Covered outdoor seating & sofas.
Beautifully landscaped gardens: living walls, palm trees, hibiscus, ginger, ferns, heliconias, malinche bushes that attract a variety of butterflies, & fragrant gardenias.
The local wildlife congregates in our garden including parrots and exotic birds, butterflies, monkeys, & our resident iguana family, with Atticus the Iguana Dad, who you may spot lounging under roof tiles, overlooking the pool!
Outdoor poolside seating with love seat, two oversized chairs, and a recliner chair.
Brick walkways throughout the property & a driveway with off-street parking for 3 cars.
2 outdoor showers.
The entire compound is gated for your security, keeping curious beach wanderers off the property keeps your family protected.
Leatherback Turtles nest on the beach & baby turtles can be seen racing to the water, December-March.
Fun surf break in front of the house.
Sandy beach bottom, no coral reef or rocks.
Conde Nast Traveller, a high-end, premier travel magazine, offered us the opportunity to advertise in their magazine. Unfortunately, I'm forbidden from posting our advertisement on this site, because it contains my contact info.
Smarter Traveler has named Playa Grande as one of “10 Beaches for Your Lifetime Bucket List”.
We completely agree that Playa Grande is one of the Top 10 Must-See Beaches in the World, & certainly the most beautiful beach in Costa Rica! Why not stay at The Casa Baula, Costa Rica On Beach, & experience it for yourself? Love Nature! Live Amongst Nature at the Casa Baula! The Ulitmate Beach Vacation!
NEARBY ADVENTURE AND EXPLORATION OPTIONS
Easy 10-minute walk to the estuary where you can take a one-minute boat ride to the hustle & bustle of Tamarindo. Nearby endless adventure awaits including surfing, world-class golfing, kayaking, tennis, pickleball, deep-sea fishing, powerboat & sailboat excursions, estuary tours, ATVs, horseback riding, river tubing, canopy & zip lines, hiking, or mountain bike riding. Or enjoy the laid-back, beach life with a long lazy walk down the 3.5-mile white sand beach. Be careful not to step on the seashells!
INCLUDED WITH YOUR RENTAL:
Concierge service.
A Welcome Orientation.
Availability of an off-site Property Manager for anything related to the house during your stay.
One to two times a week cleaning, depending on arrival date
Departure cleaning.
NO SMOKING!
Our home & gardens, as well as the national park we are located in, are all NON SMOKING.
LOCATION ON PLAYA GRANDE IS KEY!
Casa Baula, Costa Rica On The Beach, is perfectly located in the more intimate and private Palm Beach Estates portion of Playa Grande. There are fewer hotels & tourists than the north end of Playa Grande.
ABOUT PLAYA GRANDE
Playa Grande is consistently rated on Best Beaches Lists for good reason. Travel & Leisure listed Playa Grande in "THE BEST BEACHES ON EARTH". BBC listed Playa Grande in its list of "BEST BEACHES FOR WILDLIFE VIEWING". And Smarter Traveler recently listed Playa Grande in its "10 BEACHES FOR YOUR LIFETIME BUCKET LIST". After all, where else on earth can you find a 3-mile long beach, 84-degree water, white sand with seashells, & a consistent surf break, but also mellow waves for everyone to enjoy. All this & the beach is nearly empty!
SECURITY
Palm Beach Estates has its own privately contracted security team at the gated entrance & they also patrol the streets nightly from sunset to sunrise. The security team is non-invasive but present. They have proven to be a great compliment to the neighborhood security watch system already in place.
DO WE NEED A RENTAL CAR?
Our Concierge can arrange an airport shuttle for your arrival. Quick & easy car delivery to the house can be arranged for the morning after your arrival. You can rent for your entire stay, including the return trip to the airport, or keep the car for 3 or 4 days & then schedule for the car to be picked up. A car is needed to access restaurants & groceries beyond our 4 nearby restaurants & local mini-market, for exploring the north end of Playa Grande & the greater area, or for transit to activities that cost so much more if you include transportation. Do not plan to rely on public transportation. The bus comes once in the morning, & once in the afternoon only. Our more adventurous guests who wish to truly detach & take a step back can manage by renting bikes & walking around the Playa Grande National Park area. However, keep in mind the roads in Palm Beach Estates are dirt, very dark at night, & can be wet in the green season.
MEDICAL CARE
Beachside Clinic with emergency services & doctors on call 24/7, for those concerned about traveling with medical conditions or potentially needing access to care during their visit.
FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE At Casa Baula, Costa Rica On The Beach,
In-home massage or yoga classes in the privacy of our home.
Backyard surf lessons.
Local Costa Rican cuisine prepared by local cooks.
Freshly baked bread & breakfast pastries delivered warm to the house. Don't miss the warm Chocolate Croissants!
Salsa lessons & Spanish lessons can be arranged in advance.
FOOD LOVERS
Nine local restaurants (4 within walking distance of the house) feature a fusion of Costa Rican, European & American cuisines.
Home Made European bread & pastries can be delivered warm to the front door in the morning.
Mini Market 2 blocks from the house.
Take a ten-minute walk down the beach, followed by a short boat-taxi ride, to the hustle and bustle of Tamarindo for more fine dining plus shopping, surfing, and nightlife.
REVIEWS!
Please take a moment to read a few of our more than 140 Five Star reviews! We are proud to hold the Vrbo Number 1 Review Rating for the Greater Playa Grande Area.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Vrbo posts their generic cancellation policy however PLEASE NOTE, The Casa Baula Cancellation Policy listed in our Rental Agreement takes precedence and is the actual Cancellation Policy. No refunds for cancellations 60 days prior to the check-in date. A 25% processing fee is retained for reservations canceled prior to the 60-day cut-off. Cancellations are only accepted via email. No refunds or credits for early departure, late arrivals, or no-shows. If there are border closures due to Covid we refund in full, otherwise, we do not honor Covid cancellations.
Highly recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with children or teens, birders, girl's getaway, weddings, age 55+, guy's getaway, surf trip, Foodies, adventure seekers, sightseeing, beach lovers.
Keywords: Costa Rica On The Beach; Casa Baula; Beachfront Home; Pool; Playa Grande; Beach Front House; Casa; Villa; 3 Bedroom 2 Bath House; Family-Friendly; Couples; Seniors; Surf; Golf; Sleeps 6
Costa Rica On The Beach, Casa Baula is located in Playa Grande's most desirable beachfront neighborhood, Palm Beach Estates. The location is directly on the white sands of Playa Grande, a 3-mile beach that is the nesting site of giant leatherback turtles and offers some of Costa Rica's best surf. You will feel completely at home in this private, 2300-square-foot beachfront villa. We can easily accommodate up to six people but frequently rent to parties of two. You're planning a trip to a lush tropical country! WHY stay in a stark, white-walled vacation rental with a couple of palm trees in the yard? Chose the Casa Baula, Costa Rica on the Beach instead with its lush, tropical gardens & colorful Costa Rican art & decor!
Why are we unique?
What sets the Casa Baula, Costa Rica On The Beach, apart from the other rentals, beyond our OVER 140 Five Star Reviews?
ARE YOU REALLY ON THE BEACH?
Yes, the Casa Baula is truly built on the sands of Playa Grande! There is absolutely nothing but our backyard between the house & the beach. There are no 300 steps or 5-10 minute walks to access the beach. Walk 15-20 seconds across the backyard & you're on Playa Grande. CASA BAULA is COSTA RICA ON THE BEACH!
INTERIOR
It’s a Family Home, Not just a Rental!
3 Bedrooms, two with King Beds and one with 2 Twin Beds. (Twins can be converted to a King bed, just let us know.)
2 full Baths with double sinks & extra-large showers.
House & grounds are private & shared with no other parties.
Tropical, beach decor throughout the house.
Original works of art in every room.
AC & ceiling fans in every room.
FULLY equipped professional kitchen, large enough for several cooks.
Open, interactive, indoor-outdoor floorplan perfect for groups.
Grand Room is the perfect group gathering place.
Large flat-screen TV.
High-speed WIFI internet access throughout the house & patio.
US cable channels & Apple TV.
“Old school” DVD player, and over 200 classic movies in DVD format.
A large collection of family games & puzzles.
Extensive Library including Costa Rica reference books, Spanish Nobel Laureate literature, and 'Beach Read' novels.
A separate children's library.
Home security system.
2 extra-large lockboxes.
Gated entrance & property.
EXTERIOR:
Pool with jets, surrounded by palm trees, on the sands of Playa Grande!
Beachfront indoor & outdoor patios overlooking the pool. It’s all about enjoying nature within the comforts of Indoor-Outdoor Living!
The Pacific Ocean, seen through the mangrove, is the background for our gorgeous garden.
LED lighted, lush, tropical gardens & 3 large living garden walls.
Gas BBQ
Outdoor Minibar with a refrigerator on the patio.
Outdoor ping pong table.
Bocce/Pétanque Court. We have both sets!
Covered outdoor seating & sofas.
Beautifully landscaped gardens: living walls, palm trees, hibiscus, ginger, ferns, heliconias, malinche bushes that attract a variety of butterflies, & fragrant gardenias.
The local wildlife congregates in our garden including parrots and exotic birds, butterflies, monkeys, & our resident iguana family, with Atticus the Iguana Dad, who you may spot lounging under roof tiles, overlooking the pool!
Outdoor poolside seating with love seat, two oversized chairs, and a recliner chair.
Brick walkways throughout the property & a driveway with off-street parking for 3 cars.
2 outdoor showers.
The entire compound is gated for your security, keeping curious beach wanderers off the property keeps your family protected.
Leatherback Turtles nest on the beach & baby turtles can be seen racing to the water, December-March.
Fun surf break in front of the house.
Sandy beach bottom, no coral reef or rocks.
Conde Nast Traveller, a high-end, premier travel magazine, offered us the opportunity to advertise in their magazine. Unfortunately, I'm forbidden from posting our advertisement on this site, because it contains my contact info.
Smarter Traveler has named Playa Grande as one of “10 Beaches for Your Lifetime Bucket List”.
We completely agree that Playa Grande is one of the Top 10 Must-See Beaches in the World, & certainly the most beautiful beach in Costa Rica! Why not stay at The Casa Baula, Costa Rica On Beach, & experience it for yourself? Love Nature! Live Amongst Nature at the Casa Baula! The Ulitmate Beach Vacation!
NEARBY ADVENTURE AND EXPLORATION OPTIONS
Easy 10-minute walk to the estuary where you can take a one-minute boat ride to the hustle & bustle of Tamarindo. Nearby endless adventure awaits including surfing, world-class golfing, kayaking, tennis, pickleball, deep-sea fishing, powerboat & sailboat excursions, estuary tours, ATVs, horseback riding, river tubing, canopy & zip lines, hiking, or mountain bike riding. Or enjoy the laid-back, beach life with a long lazy walk down the 3.5-mile white sand beach. Be careful not to step on the seashells!
INCLUDED WITH YOUR RENTAL:
Concierge service.
A Welcome Orientation.
Availability of an off-site Property Manager for anything related to the house during your stay.
One to two times a week cleaning, depending on arrival date
Departure cleaning.
NO SMOKING!
Our home & gardens, as well as the national park we are located in, are all NON SMOKING.
LOCATION ON PLAYA GRANDE IS KEY!
Casa Baula, Costa Rica On The Beach, is perfectly located in the more intimate and private Palm Beach Estates portion of Playa Grande. There are fewer hotels & tourists than the north end of Playa Grande.
ABOUT PLAYA GRANDE
Playa Grande is consistently rated on Best Beaches Lists for good reason. Travel & Leisure listed Playa Grande in "THE BEST BEACHES ON EARTH". BBC listed Playa Grande in its list of "BEST BEACHES FOR WILDLIFE VIEWING". And Smarter Traveler recently listed Playa Grande in its "10 BEACHES FOR YOUR LIFETIME BUCKET LIST". After all, where else on earth can you find a 3-mile long beach, 84-degree water, white sand with seashells, & a consistent surf break, but also mellow waves for everyone to enjoy. All this & the beach is nearly empty!
SECURITY
Palm Beach Estates has its own privately contracted security team at the gated entrance & they also patrol the streets nightly from sunset to sunrise. The security team is non-invasive but present. They have proven to be a great compliment to the neighborhood security watch system already in place.
DO WE NEED A RENTAL CAR?
Our Concierge can arrange an airport shuttle for your arrival. Quick & easy car delivery to the house can be arranged for the morning after your arrival. You can rent for your entire stay, including the return trip to the airport, or keep the car for 3 or 4 days & then schedule for the car to be picked up. A car is needed to access restaurants & groceries beyond our 4 nearby restaurants & local mini-market, for exploring the north end of Playa Grande & the greater area, or for transit to activities that cost so much more if you include transportation. Do not plan to rely on public transportation. The bus comes once in the morning, & once in the afternoon only. Our more adventurous guests who wish to truly detach & take a step back can manage by renting bikes & walking around the Playa Grande National Park area. However, keep in mind the roads in Palm Beach Estates are dirt, very dark at night, & can be wet in the green season.
MEDICAL CARE
Beachside Clinic with emergency services & doctors on call 24/7, for those concerned about traveling with medical conditions or potentially needing access to care during their visit.
FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE At Casa Baula, Costa Rica On The Beach,
In-home massage or yoga classes in the privacy of our home.
Backyard surf lessons.
Local Costa Rican cuisine prepared by local cooks.
Freshly baked bread & breakfast pastries delivered warm to the house. Don't miss the warm Chocolate Croissants!
Salsa lessons & Spanish lessons can be arranged in advance.
FOOD LOVERS
Nine local restaurants (4 within walking distance of the house) feature a fusion of Costa Rican, European & American cuisines.
Home Made European bread & pastries can be delivered warm to the front door in the morning.
Mini Market 2 blocks from the house.
Take a ten-minute walk down the beach, followed by a short boat-taxi ride, to the hustle and bustle of Tamarindo for more fine dining plus shopping, surfing, and nightlife.
REVIEWS!
Please take a moment to read a few of our more than 140 Five Star reviews! We are proud to hold the Vrbo Number 1 Review Rating for the Greater Playa Grande Area.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Vrbo posts their generic cancellation policy however PLEASE NOTE, The Casa Baula Cancellation Policy listed in our Rental Agreement takes precedence and is the actual Cancellation Policy. No refunds for cancellations 60 days prior to the check-in date. A 25% processing fee is retained for reservations canceled prior to the 60-day cut-off. Cancellations are only accepted via email. No refunds or credits for early departure, late arrivals, or no-shows. If there are border closures due to Covid we refund in full, otherwise, we do not honor Covid cancellations.
Highly recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with children or teens, birders, girl's getaway, weddings, age 55+, guy's getaway, surf trip, Foodies, adventure seekers, sightseeing, beach lovers.
Keywords: Costa Rica On The Beach; Casa Baula; Beachfront Home; Pool; Playa Grande; Beach Front House; Casa; Villa; 3 Bedroom 2 Bath House; Family-Friendly; Couples; Seniors; Surf; Golf; Sleeps 6
Amenities
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Guanacaste Province
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Casa Baula exceeded our expectations! The house is beautiful! So many unique and beautiful pieces of art and furniture. Manfred the property manager is the most efficient manager and best problem solver. We highly recommend Manfred’s bakery goods! They are the best you will ever eat! The ocean is literally a short walk from the resort-style backyard. Highly recommend using the concierge services of Olivia. She set us up with surf lessons with Allan, a home-cooked meal with Chef Marcia, and a masseuse who comes to the house. The house is in a neighborhood with many delicious restaurants. We recommend Cuckoo’s Nest and Taco Star - short walks from the area. You don’t have to leave the area if you don’t want to. You will feel like you’re at your own private resort. Owner Annette has done a fabulous job all the way around!!!
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
Our family of five had an amazing time at Casa Baula. Annette was very responsive from the moment we booked until the day we checked out. The home and surrounding property is beautiful and very well maintained. Playa Grande is steps from the house and beyond stunning with the most amazing sunsets. Our entire stay was seamless thanks to Olivia and Manfred. We truly appreciated the authenticity of this Costa Rica home and loved the local art throughout the house. You will not regret staying at this house and can't beat the location, beach and amazing down to earth surf town! We will be back! Thank you for sharing this true gem with our family
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
This place was absolutely magical! One of the best accommodations we have stayed at! The place was clean and the location perfect! We could retreat from the heat into the garden/pool and air conditioned home when it got too hot outside and in the evenings- then played at the beach the rest of the time. We cooked some meals in the well equipped kitchen and dined at one of the three restaurants within walking distance the remaining nights.We were very pleased that we were able to enjoy this home and that Annette (and family) were kind enough to share it with us.
5 / 10·May 2022
Casa Baula is a gorgeous property in a gorgeous location. But it’s so much more than that. Casa Baula is an incredibly special place. This is a truly warm & welcoming home filled with art, light, and love. Everything you could possibly need for a family vacation is available on the property - from sea-themed plates & cups to ample and comfortable outdoor seating to chairs, sand buckets, and towels for the beach. The gardens are lush and green, and home to beautiful birds, butterflies, flowers, howler monkeys, amazing tropical plants, and little secret paths & nooks. The beach — omg, the beach! A vast expanse of sand, sea, & sun. Absolutely uncrowded. We loved having our coffee on the beach every morning & watching the sun set over the Pacific every evening. Manfred is an excellent manager & of course we enjoyed his famous chocolate croissants. The pool & garden person kept everything lovely & fresh. The cleaning team was great - they came 3x during our stay and are efficient, skilled, and adept at working around a house full of family. Palm Beach Estates is a gem. Very quiet & yet also lively with a taco shop, a couple of little surf shops, a couple of restaurants, and a market. Playa Grande is home to several great restaurants & a well-stocked market. This was our family’s most favorite vacation & to say it was hard to leave is an understatement. If I can make any recommendation at all it’s to book for as long as you can & allow yourself the time to settle into the Casa Baula pura vida life.
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"Casa Baula exceeded our expectations! The house is beautiful! So many unique and beautiful pieces of art and furniture. Manfred the property manager is the most efficient manager and best problem solv..."
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