Bella Vista del Mar is located on the 'Gold Coast' of Costa Rica which is considered to be the prime area in Costa Rica to vacation. Our town home is in the town of Potrero in an upscale, gated community called Villas Catalina, a small complex of 11 homes. Villas Catalina is on Camino Las Catalina, across the street from two gorgeous beaches, Playa Penca and Playa Prieta, both voted in the top five most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica. Our home is located on a two lane paved country road.
Our elegant town home blends spacious living, comfort and luxury with magnificent views of Flamingo and Potrero Bay, Playa Penca, Playa Prieta, and incredible Pacific sunsets. Sitting on our wrap-around terrace watching a beautiful sunset with the waves crashing in the background makes time stand still. The shared infinity pool also has a breathtaking panoramic view of the coastline.
Our two story home has been tastefully decorated to reflect the Costa Rican culture. All of our furniture has been handmade by Costa Rican craftsman. It has granite and marble counter tops throughout and has all the amenities to make your stay very comfortable. Our gourmet kitchen has just about everything you would need to cook a wonderful meal.
The main level includes the living room, dining room, large gourmet kitchen, large outside deck and patio with a beautiful view of the ocean as well as a full bath and bedroom with a queen bed and a set of bunk beds that can easily accommodate adults. The lower level has a spacious primary suite with a king size bed and an attached private bathroom. Also on this level is a second bedroom with a queen bed and attached private bathroom. All the bedrooms have a nice ocean view. A laundry room is also on this floor with washer, dryer and second refrigerator/freezer. All rooms are air conditioned. Our home is a non-smoking home.
The home has a high definition TV with Netflix and Amazon Prime access, DVD player, CD player, full stereo with inside and outside speakers and surround sound, high speed Internet and telephone. Each room is equipped with an Ethernet port as well for internet access. The Sony sound system is smart-phone ready with Bluetooth connection capability.
The beautiful shared infinity pool with spa has two bathrooms/showers and a barbecue for your use. The pool area is equipped with two tables and eight sitting chairs as well as multiple padded lounge chairs. There is an unheated spa as well. The views from the pool are a spectacular panoramic view of the entire coastline and Flamingo Bay. It is a great location to watch the sunset!
Bella Vista del Mar is VERY close to the beach... A quick walk to two beautiful secluded beaches. Our home sits on a hill overlooking Flamingo Bay. Just down from that hill is the ocean. Literally it is a 3-5 minute leisurely walk to two beautiful beaches. Playa Penca is a beautiful white sand beach in Flamingo Bay which is quite shallow for a long way out great for children, sunbathing, skim boarding and swimming. Playa Prieta is the same distance and has lots of great shade and big rolling waves for body surfing. Both beaches have been voted in the top five most gorgeous beaches in Costa Rica.
There is some traffic on the road in front of our home to the Las Catalinas development several miles down the road. The holiday season and the peak winter months are the busiest season.
Our complex does sit up on a hill to allow for the beautiful ocean views. There are stairs to climb from the parking area to get to our front door. The shared infinity pool is located on the upper level of our small complex to capture the amazing views and does require a walk uphill. Photos of the stairs up to the pool are included in the photos of our home.
Our home is equipped with a keyless front door lock so that you can come and go with ease. We also have a safe in the first floor bedroom to store your valuables.
If you are traveling with small children, we do now offer a Baby Bundle rental package for $75 which includes a 4 Moms Portable Crib, an Upseat Highchair and a Mesh Child Safety Gate for the stairwell. Please let us know if this is something that you might want for your stay.
Beautiful property, family friendly unit, stocked kitchen, property owner, and Krain were both responsive, outstanding views, beaches were amazing, pool has a fabulous view, love the access to amenities and great outdoor space.
Brian/Anna P.
於 2026 年 3 月住了 6 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Sue S.
2026 年 1 月 26 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Beautiful, super clean & spacious villa! Awesome community infinity pool with majestic views. Great proximity to two amazing beaches, Playa Penca & Prieta.
Sue S.
於 2026 年 1 月住了 4 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Emmanuel T.
2026 年 3 月 13 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Great home well located and gorgeous beach. Help and support from Krain was good. Thank you!
Emmanuel T.
於 2026 年 3 月住了 5 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Bradley U.
2024 年 4 月 23 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Great Family Location
Well designed, clean, and stocked accommodations. Felt like home away from home.
Bradley U.
於 2024 年 3 月住了 5 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Virginia S.
2023 年 2 月 1 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Great property!
We had a great time! The property is very nice and had lots of supplies that were appreciated! Beautiful sunset views! Beautiful pool! We would definitely stay here again!
Virginia S.
於 2023 年 1 月住了 3 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Jim G.
2025 年 2 月 19 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Potrero
Excellent accommodations. Great views, close to two beaches. This place provided everything that we needed to make our stay pleasant. We had one issue with a shower that was promptly fixed. Great time.
Jim G.
於 2025 年 1 月住了 3 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
thomas b.
2022 年 12 月 29 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Great Stay
This property was everything we hoped for. Quick easy access to the beach, beautiful view, great pool area. Check in and check out was super easy. For the price it was well worth it and would book again next time.
thomas b.
於 2022 年 9 月住了 8 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Jean-Philippe P.
2024 年 4 月 9 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Wonderful stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Villa Catalina. The kitchen was well-equipped, the pool offered stunning views, and the beach was conveniently close - ideal for family outings. Do note, there's some noise from local dogs and traffic, but it didn't overshadow our overall experience. Highly recommended for a relaxing beach holiday.
Jean-Philippe P.
於 2024 年 2 月住了 42 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Donald M.
2025 年 2 月 8 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Potrero Vacation
Very nice home and well managed property. 9 out of 10 vacation staying at this home. Only downside is road and neighborhood noise occasionally.
Donald M.
於 2025 年 2 月住了 7 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Tammy S.
2025 年 3 月 2 日
讚好:整潔度、地點和房源資料準確度
A Wonderful Stay
The Villa was spacious and well laid out. We enjoyed the huge deck and the views were amazing. We took advantage of the pool area and the beaches were a short walk and both were lovely. The property owner responded quickly to questions and arranged to have a playpen and high chair for our grand daughter, which we really appreciated.
Tammy S.
於 2025 年 1 月住了 9 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Jean-Philippe P.
2024 年 3 月 27 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Awesome stay in Potrero
We had a wonderful time with the family at the Villa. Walking distance to beaches, hiking trails and market. The sunsets from the pool were incredible. The only downside is the noise from traffic and neighbour dogs (too) early in the morning.
Jean-Philippe P.
於 2024 年 2 月住了 42 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Erin B.
2023 年 1 月 2 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Great stay in a beautiful area!
We loved this property and the area. Super close to several gorgeous beaches and lots of cute shops/restaurants. The owner and management were easy to communicate with. There were a couple small things that came up and they addressed them very quickly. We loved Potrero and this great home!
Erin B.
於 2022 年 12 月住了 3 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Maggie C.
2024 年 2 月 3 日
讚好:整潔度、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
huge home - fantastic stay
Large, modern well-kept townhome. Huge, kitchen with all the pots/pans/dishware that you might need for a self-catering stay. The complex pool is spectacular. A short drive to several nice restaurants. The complex is quiet and safe with friendly 24-hour security.
We highly recommend this listing.
Maggie C.
於 2024 年 1 月住了 5 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Alene K.
2025 年 1 月 9 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
The perfect end to an intense Costa Rica experienc3.
We are a three generation family, ages 11-74. After actively touring and experiencing active Costa Rica, it was wonderful to relax in this beautiful home. Everything we needed was there - cooking, beach toys, and the washer and dryer. The views were beautiful and the beach near by. We were glad to have our family to help with the luggage up and down the stairs, both indoors and out.
Alene K.
於 2024 年 12 月住了 3 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Carrie B.
2025 年 3 月 31 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Amazing Views
We spent 8 nights in this very spacious condo. The view is amazing and we loved morning coffee on the balcony each morning. The town was close enough that we could walk to a restaurant but a golf cart or car is needed for other activities. The pool is a beautiful sunset spot. It was a little loud as the unit is just above the street but with the AC and fan on at night it isn’t too bad. The staff is friendly and we had everything we needed in the well stocked kitchen. Would stay again!
Carrie B.
於 2025 年 3 月住了 8 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Allison J.
2023 年 4 月 17 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Perfect location
We had a wonderful time in Costa Rica, the house was perfect for our family. We loved how roomy the house was, never feeling crowded and the deck was our favorite hangout spot. We all enjoyed the quick walks to the beach and the pool. We will definitely want to come again. Thank you Jill and Tony for being so kind and helpful. The security guards (Pedro) were so so sweet too .
Allison J.
於 2023 年 4 月住了 9 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Chris C.
2023 年 1 月 20 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Wonderful week!
Enjoyed the clean and spacious home for 10 days with a family of four adults. Enjoyed exploring the many beaches and local restaurants. Did some zip lining and a boat tour of the national park and enjoyed the gorgeous sunsets from the balcony. There are A-LOT of steps..fortunately our son was there to help we seniors with the luggage. We would have had trouble on our own.
Chris C.
於 2023 年 1 月住了 9 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Jeff H.
2025 年 3 月 1 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Great home with great views
The home was perfect for our family of 7. Three couples and a 2 year old. 15 minute walk to a beautiful beach and a short drive to many more.We did have a minor issue with the shower, but the management company was very responsive and had the issue fixed immediately. Would definitely recommend and return.
Jeff H.
於 2025 年 2 月住了 3 晚
真實評價
8/10 不錯
Nancy V.
2023 年 2 月 28 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通和房源資料準確度
Potrero stay Feb 2023
Our stay in Jill’s rental was wonderful. The property is exactly as described. Her beautiful home was completely equipped with everything we needed to enjoy our vacation. Views from the infinity pool were beyond spectacular. Had a couple of minor incidents during our stay but Tony from Krain management took care of things in less than 24hrs.
Beaches are close by but so is the road and the traffic is very loud.
Nancy V.
於 2023 年 2 月住了 20 晚
真實評價
8/10 不錯
Daryl Z.
2023 年 3 月 30 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Potrero is a great place to stay
The property was as advertised. It does need a bit of tlc to freshen the place up. The only irritation was the new construction development in the area. Our balcony was overlooking the road it was quite noisy in the mornings and at night. Other than that it was a great place to spend our time.
Daryl Z.
於 2023 年 2 月住了 30 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Sue R.
2024 年 2 月 13 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Lovely home close to amazing beaches
We stayed for a month and felt right at home in this well appointed town home. The rooms were large, beds were very comfortable and the kitchen had just about everything you could need. We loved walking to the beaches and spent a lot of time at the pool enjoying the amazing views.
The town of Potrero is lovely and within walking distance. We went several times a week to the bakery (El Patio Panaderia) and fruit stand (across from the square). Both were amazing!
The only draw back is the busy road in front of the unit with lots of construction vehicles going by. We knew about this when we booked so it wasn't a surprise.