Casa Cerca del Mar, a serene oceanfront retreat, offers direct access to the sandy beach and a refreshing pool. Enjoy unforgettable sunsets from the 2nd floor balcony or explore nearby activities like scuba diving, snorkelling, or sport fishing. Return home to relax in comfort amidst diverse wildlife.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 83000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
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About this property
4 BR/4 BA, Pool, Ocean View, Steps from the Beach, Reduced Rates
This incredible ocean view home is only about 100 feet from the Pacific Ocean. You can enjoy relaxing strolls on the sandy beach, swim in the family-friendly ocean bay, and return for a fresh water dip in the privacy of your own pool. In the evening enjoy the unforgettable Costa Rican sunsets from the 2nd floor furnished balcony, or the 3rd floor shaded belvedere.
If you want excitement, a huge selection of activities are readily available: scuba diving, snorkelling, leatherback turtle expeditions, sport fishing, canopy tours, sunset sails...to name just a few. Costa Rica is famous for its diverse wildlife population. Monkey sightings are common, occasionally even from the pool at Casa Cerca del Mar!
If you are more inclined to relax, Casa Cerca del Mar offers a cool and comfortable home away from home to enjoy the peace and serenity of a quiet beach in Costa Rica...Just sit and listen to the rhythm of the ocean waves! you can enjoy to Potrero walking or renting a golf car to visit Potero ,Flamingo ...... and enjoying the sun and PURA VIDA
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Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Massage
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
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.
Accessible parking space
In-room accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Limited housekeeping
Safe
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a zoo
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
Things to do
Kayak
Optional golf privileges
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Parasailing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 3,000 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Tempate, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Playa Potrero and Flamingo Beach. Diamante Eco Adventure Park and Monkey Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby. Visit our Potrero travel guide
Does 4 BR/4 BA, Pool, Ocean View, Steps from the Beach, Reduced Rates have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is 4 BR/4 BA, Pool, Ocean View, Steps from the Beach, Reduced Rates pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at 4 BR/4 BA, Pool, Ocean View, Steps from the Beach, Reduced Rates?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 4 BR/4 BA, Pool, Ocean View, Steps from the Beach, Reduced Rates?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 4 BR/4 BA, Pool, Ocean View, Steps from the Beach, Reduced Rates?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 4 BR/4 BA, Pool, Ocean View, Steps from the Beach, Reduced Rates located?
Nestled on the beach, this Tempate holiday home is just steps away from Potrero Bay and Playa Potrero. Penca Beach and Playa Prieta are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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4 BR/4 BA, Pool, Ocean View, Steps from the Beach, Reduced Rates Reviews
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Exceptional
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A wonderful property for a family vacation. Clean, well equipped, great location and a super responsive host. Would definitely recommend this property for a family vacation
I could rave all day about how amazing this property and host was. The beach was a super short walk away, and the hosts were so helpful and kind all the way from booking the property until the day I left. I would definitely visit again!
We loved the home and the fact that every bedroom had a comfortable king bed. Open floor plan and multiple outdoor locations to enjoy a meal together (table by pool, also table up on rooftop deck). Very clean pool and beautiful home. Very close to a grocery store, restaurants, and the beach!
My husband & I stayed in the house with 2 other couples January/25, the pool & yard is beautiful, we had Howler Monkeys nearby almost every day, it is in a great location & very close to the beach, the bedrooms are all very nice, the kitchen needs some work, cement counter was terrible & the cupboards are falling apart, the pictures need to be updated. Overall it was a great holiday
Our group of six enjoyed every day of our stay in this beautiful home! Everything we needed was provided for this visit. We felt welcome as soon as we entered the front door. Marie is a fantastic host and we had great communication during our stay. The pool is beautiful and is maintained daily. I highly recommend this home!
This was our second trip to the area, and we absolutely loved everything about this house. Proximity to the beach and communication was stellar. We truly enjoy the pool every day as it is a shaded area. The house is absolute perfection, and we would come back in a heartbeat.
There were 7 of us on this trip. We planned it almost a year ago as soon as we did the host contacted us and from that point on everything went perfect. The area is very kicked back and enjoyable. The host provided transportation from airport so we rented a golf cart. I would recommend that anyone do the same it is the perfect way to get around in this area.
We had a wonderful stay at Casa Circa Del Mar. we traveled with our family of six (“kids” ages 20, 17, 12, 10). The house was a perfect size. Potrero is a lovely dark sand beach and the house is just steps from the beach. We enjoyed cooking at home and also trying a few of the restaurants in town. The hosts were incredibly attentive, making the check-in process super smooth and checking in with us via What’s App throughout our stay.
I loved this property. It was very clean, very comfortable, air conditioning worked very well, lots of space, nice pool, very beautifully landscaped, right on a very nice and calm beach (perfect for kids), well stocked, very quiet neighborhood and secure (Electronic gate, alarm system, etc), and it was very close to everything, especially Flamingo and Las Catalinas. The owner was amazing, very friendly, very helpful, and very welcoming... i accidentally left my $250 portable Wi-Fi at a restaurant the night before we left, and didn’t realize it until i was half way back to the airport. The owner went and got it for me and is going to mail it to me. Exceptional property owner, and amazing property. Will definitely stay again!
We were a group of 3 couples and this house was perfect for us. We spent very little time in it but when we did it was very comfortable and clean. We took full advantage of the outdoor seating areas and especially enjoyed coffee in the morning on the crows nest watching the Howler Monkeys and evening cocktails for sunset. If there was anything at all we needed Christelle and Chan were available to answer a questions and make it happen. The preferred way of communication is WhatsApp so best to have that available. The grounds and pool were tended to on a regular basis. We looked forward to Chan and Christelle visits and happy smiles. The groundskeeper and cleaning people were all efficient and polite as well. We rented golf carts and were so happy we did! Although many things are walkable you can explore much more! They are also terrific for grocery runs!
We took our first trip to Costa Rica for Christmas with 3 adult children and significant others. It was a great experience and this property was just right for us. Three first floor bedrooms with 3 bathrooms and a master bedroom upstairs was perfect for our group. Each room has its own AC unit.
Marie the property manager was very friendly, helpful and responsive. We rented golf carts which were delivered the day we arrived and Marie arranged to meet them at the house for the drop off before we arrived. (If you want golf carts in Potrero, look up Chip and Jennifer Little. They’re awesome too).
We had chef Gustavo come and cook Christmas breakfast for us which was fun and delicious. His contact info is in the guest materials.
The beach is across the street. Not the most beautiful beach in the world, but nice to have nearby and an easy walk south to the Potrero restaurants. We took the kayaks out one day and had a great time. The pool area is very comfortable when you’re not out and about, and a landscaper came and tended to the pool and yard almost daily.
I highly recommend this property. I would definitely stay there again. Marie is awesome!
We loved our stay here! Our group was 4 adults and 4 kids (ages 8-13). The house size was perfect for us and the location was awesome. The house manager was unbelievably helpful and kind. We would definitely stay again!
House was fabulous! Loved the location very close to Potrero beach!😎 we rented 2 golf carts from ECCR. Easy & fun way to get to many areas. Christelle is a wonderful property manager! She was so helpful from booking of house to organizing taxi & suggestions for tours!
Lisa M.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023
Archival
8/10 Good
Robin A.
25 Feb 2015
Casa Cerca del Mar
Overall this place was in a good location & having a pool to ourselves was fantastic! Benito the gardener & Silvia the cleaning lady were excellent & very helpful & Saioa, the manager was very helpful with everything we asked of getting! The bedrooms were comfortable & having our own bathrooms was great. The only complaint; the pool loungers & chairs need cushions. We found most of the chairs were uncomfortable. Tom was extremely easy to deal with & answered all enquiries quickly. All in all, 2 weeks flew by & we're all sorry to be going home to the cold.
Robin A.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Thomas V.
10 Apr 2012
Great Family Vacation
We stayed at this property for a week after my daughter's wedding near Liberia. My family of 8 adults and 1 child were visited by our new family one day and we had a great time at the pool getting to know one another. The house is as advertised; spacious, clean and well equipped. The house is approximately 4 km down a stone road with many good restaurant choices. There are numerous beaches that each have their own benefits. Unfortunately the red tide was in during our stay so we used the pool every day. We also took the boat to Palo Verde which was excellent and did some offshore fishing catching snapper for dinner.
I would highly recommend this property and Saioa, the property manager, was most helpful and a pleasure to deal with.
Thomas V.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Claudia L.
4 Apr 2015
40th Birthday Getaway
Pura Vida! The house was perfect for us four girls. Ample room to lounge by pool area, living room, the 2nd floor balcony and the eagle nest. We loved that each room was big and had its own bathroom. We felt very safe walking during the day and night on the beach. If you go to the right on the beach there is Las Brisas, restaraunt right on the beach and to the left you will find A few restaurants and shops. Make sure you have Breakfast at The Shack and get the Tico...yummy! the house has an alarm system that will be explained by Saioa, property manager, who has a wealth of information. We used Eder, the driver, to pick us up and drop us off at airport as well as for a beach hopping day. One day we went sailing on a private 40 ft sailboat with Captain Jack for half the day. Pick up was right infront of Las Brisas about a 15 min walk on beach. You won't regret choosing this house- it's a quick walk to an almost private beach, you have beach views, a pool, a bathroom for each room, very nice people working for Tom for numerous years, AC and ceiling fans, yummy restaruants near by and beautiful beaches surrounding Casa Cerca del Mar. Pura Vida!
Claudia L.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly S.
7 Feb 2017
Paradise
We loved our stay at Casa Cerca Del Mar. We had 8 adults and 1 child. There was plenty of room for everyone. The house is a stones throw from the beach which was practically deserted. We loved the Costa Rica Sailing Center which we could walk to from the beach. Great food and the owners are informative and nice. We rented a golf cart which made getting around easier, especially since we did not rent a car. Golf carts/super buggy's do need to rented in advance and seem to be in short supply. I would definitely recommend the Sunset Tour through
Pinache. They picked us at the house and dropped us off. The catamaran was beautiful. The staff was very professional. They supplied, towels, snorkel gear, paddle boards etc. Food and dinner were also included.
We spent a lot of time around the pool so my only suggestion would be that improvements could be made with the patio furniture. There were no cushions for the lounge chairs which were hard plastic and there weren't enough chairs for all of us to sit around the table which was small. Otherwise the staff was great and very helpful. Soioa lined up a personal chef which I would also highly recommend doing one night.
Our stay here was perfect in every way. The pictures don’t do it justice. Just a few steps away from the beach and very close to restaurants, grocery & more. Playa Flamingo is also just a 5-10 min drive away but we preferred the relaxing, calmer water of Playa Potrero, the beach you see in the photos. This is THE location for perfect sunsets. Also a very cool little restaurant about 5 min walk down the beach called Las Brisas.
The house was very clean with a great setup for our group. Loved having a king size bed and bathroom for every room. Also felt very secure with the electronic gate and alarm system.
Communication with Christelle was easy with WhatsApp & Sylvia, the housekeeper ensured our arrival, departure and cleaning were flawless.