Beachside Villa in the Luxurious, Gated, Residential Resort of Rancho Santana
9 / 10
Outstanding(20 Ratings)
$$$$
Villa in Rivas
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
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Location
Reviews
2 / 10
Beware! This property is not as advertised. The advertisement that the house is “Beachside” is a stretch. House is on top of a steep hill from the beach with multiple other houses between it and the beach. Some key pictures in the listing are outdated; for example, the listing picture of an ocean view from the first floor no longer applies as it appears to have been taken over 10 years ago before tree growth blocked the view. The home is advertised as inside Rancho Santana; however, what is not disclosed is that Rancho Santana charges a resort fee of $17.25 per person per day. The resort told the home owner to clearly disclose the resort fee in his listing, but he refuses. The owner claims that the resort fee is optional and only payable if you use the resort amenities, but resort staff state it is required to be paid regardless of what amenities are used (we were told the resort fee was owed at the front gate when we first arrived). Other problems: lizard poop all over the top bunk bed when we arrived (we have pictures), a broken ceiling fan, A/C remotes with dead batteries on our arrival, and bathroom doors that have the wrong type of lock creating safety issues. The interior bathroom doors inadvertently locked behind us. When we called the manager, they said they didn’t have a key to reopen. When a locksmith arrived the next day, he said these were incorrect locks for bathrooms and the door latches were out of adjustment. For the above reasons, I can’t recommend this home.
10 / 10
An amazing house for friends and family. The kitchen had everything for us to cook daily. Close to the beach and the hotel. We all loved it!
10 / 10
This is an amazing property. Plenty of space available even for our group of 6 adults and 4 kids. Comfortable beds and overall the house is very well kept. The house is immersed in nature which makes it very quiet, lots of privacy, and opportunities to see many different types of animals.
It is also very convenient that you can use all the amenities (pool, spa, restaurants) offered by Rancho Santana, which is an upscale resort with mostly English-speaking guests.
Highly recommended!
10 / 10
This property exceeded my expectations. It was located in a beautiful beach complex and the property manager went above and beyond helping us with our requests. It was a little confusing getting there, as Google Maps always sends you in another direction and there is no clear signage, once you enter the complex. I highly suggest providing the house number. All I had was pictures of the house and an address. Be aware there is no cable or antenna on the TV, so you are limited to paid programming. Also the bunk beds in 1 of the bedrooms have terrible mattresses. I had to have them switched and at the end piled to have it not completely sink in the middle; it did not work. Two of my guests slept in a sunken mattress. Other than that, the place is well kept and we had a wonderful 2 days at the beach. I would return, specially for the food our cook made us.
An amazing house for friends and family. The kitchen had everything for us to cook daily. Close to the beach and the hotel. We all loved it!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2022
This is an amazing property. Plenty of space available even for our group of 6 adults and 4 kids. Comfortable beds and overall the house is very well kept. The house is immersed in nature which makes it very quiet, lots of privacy, and opportunities to see many different types of animals.
It is also very convenient that you can use all the amenities (pool, spa, restaurants) offered by Rancho Santana, which is an upscale resort with mostly English-speaking guests.
Highly recommended!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2022
This property exceeded my expectations. It was located in a beautiful beach complex and the property manager went above and beyond helping us with our requests. It was a little confusing getting there, as Google Maps always sends you in another direction and there is no clear signage, once you enter the complex. I highly suggest providing the house number. All I had was pictures of the house and an address. Be aware there is no cable or antenna on the TV, so you are limited to paid programming. Also the bunk beds in 1 of the bedrooms have terrible mattresses. I had to have them switched and at the end piled to have it not completely sink in the middle; it did not work. Two of my guests slept in a sunken mattress. Other than that, the place is well kept and we had a wonderful 2 days at the beach. I would return, specially for the food our cook made us.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2020
My family and I stayed at the house for 11 nights and really loved it. The location is excellent with a short mini-workout walk down/up hill to the main clubhouse. The The house itself is extremely spacious and very comfortable. the outdoor areas are beautifully manicured and the pool is large.
We loved Rancho Santana, with its mix of natural beauty, surfing, rugged terrain and luxury.
John was an absolute pleasure to work with and highly responsive every step of the way. We definitely want to return.
Comfortable, spacious and private. Close access to exclusive beach bar and restaurant. Private pool and wireless Internet. Access to our amenities. Fully equipped. Daily maid service included. Full time chef available for an additional charge (hours 7:00am – 7:00pm). Meals and menu can be arranged on arrival. Very private with access to world class amenities onsite. Access to some amenities which are independently owned and operated and separate from the residential community may require the payment of an optional resort fee. The payment of this fee depends on which facilities you plan to access. Please see the concierge at the resort desk for particulars of which amenities have an up-charge if interested.
500ft to the beach....World class surfing right out front!
Amenities
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
FAQs
Is parking included with this villa?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Beachside Villa in the Luxurious, Gated, Residential Resort of Rancho Santana. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this villa?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this villa. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Beachside Villa in the Luxurious, Gated, Residential Resort of Rancho Santana pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this villa is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Beachside Villa in the Luxurious, Gated, Residential Resort of Rancho Santana?
We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental
About this villa rental
Comfortable, spacious and private. Close access to exclusive beach bar and restaurant. Private pool and wireless Internet. Access to our amenities. Fully equipped. Daily maid service included. Full time chef available for an additional charge (hours 7:00am – 7:00pm). Meals and menu can be arranged on arrival. Very private with access to world class amenities onsite. Access to some amenities which are independently owned and operated and separate from the residential community may require the payment of an optional resort fee. The payment of this fee depends on which facilities you plan to access. Please see the concierge at the resort desk for particulars of which amenities have an up-charge if interested.
500ft to the beach....World class surfing right out front!
Amenities
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Rivas
Ratings and reviews
9 / 10
Outstanding(20 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2023
An amazing house for friends and family. The kitchen had everything for us to cook daily. Close to the beach and the hotel. We all loved it!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2022
This is an amazing property. Plenty of space available even for our group of 6 adults and 4 kids. Comfortable beds and overall the house is very well kept. The house is immersed in nature which makes it very quiet, lots of privacy, and opportunities to see many different types of animals.
It is also very convenient that you can use all the amenities (pool, spa, restaurants) offered by Rancho Santana, which is an upscale resort with mostly English-speaking guests.
Highly recommended!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2022
This property exceeded my expectations. It was located in a beautiful beach complex and the property manager went above and beyond helping us with our requests. It was a little confusing getting there, as Google Maps always sends you in another direction and there is no clear signage, once you enter the complex. I highly suggest providing the house number. All I had was pictures of the house and an address. Be aware there is no cable or antenna on the TV, so you are limited to paid programming. Also the bunk beds in 1 of the bedrooms have terrible mattresses. I had to have them switched and at the end piled to have it not completely sink in the middle; it did not work. Two of my guests slept in a sunken mattress. Other than that, the place is well kept and we had a wonderful 2 days at the beach. I would return, specially for the food our cook made us.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2020
My family and I stayed at the house for 11 nights and really loved it. The location is excellent with a short mini-workout walk down/up hill to the main clubhouse. The The house itself is extremely spacious and very comfortable. the outdoor areas are beautifully manicured and the pool is large.
We loved Rancho Santana, with its mix of natural beauty, surfing, rugged terrain and luxury.
John was an absolute pleasure to work with and highly responsive every step of the way. We definitely want to return.
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Top rated by guests
9Outstanding
(20 Ratings)
"An amazing house for friends and family. The kitchen had everything for us to cook daily. Close to the beach and the hotel. We all loved it!"
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental
Map of Rivas
About this villa rental
Comfortable, spacious and private. Close access to exclusive beach bar and restaurant. Private pool and wireless Internet. Access to our amenities. Fully equipped. Daily maid service included. Full time chef available for an additional charge (hours 7:00am – 7:00pm). Meals and menu can be arranged on arrival. Very private with access to world class amenities onsite. Access to some amenities which are independently owned and operated and separate from the residential community may require the payment of an optional resort fee. The payment of this fee depends on which facilities you plan to access. Please see the concierge at the resort desk for particulars of which amenities have an up-charge if interested.
500ft to the beach....World class surfing right out front!
Amenities
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
FAQs
Is parking included with this villa?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Beachside Villa in the Luxurious, Gated, Residential Resort of Rancho Santana. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this villa?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this villa. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Beachside Villa in the Luxurious, Gated, Residential Resort of Rancho Santana pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this villa is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Beachside Villa in the Luxurious, Gated, Residential Resort of Rancho Santana?
We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.
Free WiFi/internet · Air conditioning · Shared living spaces
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