Villa Surfside | 8-Bedroom Luxury Villa in Playa Potrero, Costa Rica Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Villa Surfside | 8-Bedroom Luxury Villa in Playa Potrero, Costa Rica pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Villa Surfside | 8-Bedroom Luxury Villa in Playa Potrero, Costa Rica located?

This family-friendly Tempate villa is located by the sea, just steps away from Potrero Bay and Playa Potrero. Flamingo Beach is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

2 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a wonderful time at Surfside. The dining room and kitchen area worked well for large family dinners. We enjoyed the pool and courtyard and the bedrooms were well decorated and very clean and comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

19 Jul 2023

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Summer. Get together

We had a wonderful stay. There were 17 in our party and everyone had a great time. We enjoyed having a cook for 3 lunches and dinner and it was enjoyed by all.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 Oct 2023

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Friend group trip

Great place! Very beautiful. Loved the little town. Esteban the butler was great and worked very hard. Excursion suggested wasn’t what we thought we were getting but overall, a very nice stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Armine S.

4 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great property and location, but some issues with management

Our recent stay in Costa Rica was a blend of breathtaking beauty and some unfortunate management mishaps. The property itself is stunning, with an ideal location adjacent to the beach and various activities. The natural surroundings and the convenience of the location added immense value to our experience. However, we encountered several issues with the management that need addressing. The booklet provided for suggested activities contained inaccurate pricing information. Additionally, the check-in and check-out times listed were incorrect, causing some confusion. A significant problem arose with the transportation service. The driver attempted to overcharge us by manipulating the conversion rate and insisted on charging us for a trip that some of our party members missed due to illness. When we requested a receipt or any proof of his claims, he disappeared, which was quite unprofessional and unsettling. Despite these challenges, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The natural beauty and prime location of the property are undeniable. We hope that the management addresses these issues to improve the overall experience. With these changes, we would love to return and enjoy another wonderful stay at this property in Costa Rica.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilette R.

26 May 2025

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FamVaca

Great location, nice house and excellent service.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tayonna N.

27 Apr 2025

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Perfect villa for relaxation

The space is beautiful, clean, and spacious. It is close to the beach and has a few great restaurants and bars around. The staff was kind and helpful.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

4 Feb 2025

Paradise Found

My fourteen children and grandchildren came to surprise my wife on her 60th birthday. Everything exceeded our expectations. From the accommodations, to the pool, to the onsite staff ... it was absolutely wonderful. We will definitely return!

10/10 Excellent

Donald N.

29 Jan 2025

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The BEST of Portero, Costa Rica

Our Rotary Club annual travel group trip was to Costa Rica this time and we stayed at this property because we were 7 couples and wanted to all stay together. This Exclusive Retreats Surfside is the perfect location for a large group who is looking for the top quality in their accommodations. The owners and manager were always available and responsive. They helped set up transportation from the airport and the private chef and massages. They arranged for the golf carts for us to use and gave us information on tours and restaurants and attractions in the area. The house staff were there every day and made us a complete breakfast every day and would even wash our clothes when they were cleaning the rooms if requested. They have filtered water and an ice machine and multiple refrigerators available. Everyone in our group was very impressed with the property and we will definitely want to stay here again if we ever get another chance to return. Thanks to all of the Exclusive Retreats team.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

25 Nov 2024

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Relaxing!!

The property & services were everything & more. A perfect end to our family vacation!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

8 Apr 2024

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Vintage Girls 50th Trip

Wow! This property is a hidden oasis in Potrero! A group of 12 ladies came to live the Pura Vida life in Costa Rica for one week and stayed at this wonderful retreat. It was a fabulous location to celebrate our 50th. We were close to restaurants, coffee shops, the beach of Potrero Bay and Flamingo. The rental was exactly as it was portrayed in the listing and exceeded everyone's expectations. The kitchen was well appointed and had a large table to accommodate our group. The water cooler that delivered cold water and soda water was much appreciated as well. The living space was comfortable for relaxing, chatting with friends or taking a break from the heat. Each guest room was spacious and had lovely, unique decor. We definitely enjoyed how each room was mere steps away from the fabulous pool in the centre of the property. The gold cart was very useful for cruising the local streets! We also can't say enough kind words for the attentive Consierge Salvador, and our onsite team Octavio, Lauren and Massiel. They provided a beautiful breakfast each day, clean linens and towels, and worked throughout the day to maintain the property and address any needs we had. These ladies even did our laundry and returned them folded to each room! Muchas Gracias! Salvador made all of our dinner reservations and dropped by each day to check in and see if we needed any assistance during our stay. All of us truly had an amazing time and will definitely visit Costa Rica again someday!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

3 Mar 2024

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Extremely Relaxing Comfortable Stay In Potrero

We had a large group of mostly adults with some teenagers and one small child. The best part about the villa was the overall layout. The rooms are private, but there is easy access to the common spaces and the kitchen. The neighborhood is vibrant during the day and evening and quiet at night. The staff was incredible, preparing breakfast each morning and cleaning in the afternoon when people were out (it was always spotless) and even doing laundry when we needed it! The concierge service was really helpful booking excursions for our group and the drivers for all the tours remained the same so we had a familiarity of who was taking us around. In addition, I was able to talk with the concierge any time I needed to and they were flexible when changes were necessary. We would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rescue Y., The Colony TX USA

18 Dec 2023

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Excellent Experience

Our yoga group loved our time at this property. The staff made us feel very comfortable and took excellent care of us. Definitely glad we opted for the use of the golf cart as it was a great addition to help us get around. Check in and out was very simple. We highly recommend this property for your next group or family vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katina M., Memphis

12 Nov 2023

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Rest, Recreation and Relaxing

This property was great for our group of 9 ladies for our annual diva trip. Lauren and Esteban were on point every morning with breakfast and clean accommodations. We were here for 5 nights. The golf cart came in handy for nearby stores and restaurants. We highly recommend this location.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chevonne B.

31 Oct 2023

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A beautiful home away from home!

We brought seven couples to the island to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. We were greeted by the wonderful staff and beautiful king-size rooms. The home delivered on everything it promised!! Breakfast was delicious! The ladies cleaned our rooms and clothing daily. Esteban, our concierge, was very pleasant and attentive. No complaints. We’d rebook in a heartbeat!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anika D.

18 Sept 2023

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Above and Beyond

This villa is a treat for sure! Great service and communication, stunning property, full of amenities - more than what was mentioned online. We had the best time and would return.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANN D.

23 Aug 2023

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Fun Villa

The Villa fit our family perfectly. All couples had their own separate room and patio. The kids shared rooms which also worked out great. We were able to enjoy Potrero, Playa Flamingo and local breakfast bakeries via the 6 passenger golf cart. Super fun to use!!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly L.

18 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay

Very nice property. Well stocked with many amenities. Maintenance and cleaning staff did not speak English but were very friendly and helpful. Internet connection in rooms was intermittent.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

20 Oct 2022

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Beautiful and spacious

Our stay at Exclusive Retreats was exceptional. The property is brand new and is better than the pictures. We had 7 couples and everyone had their own room which is actually compared to a large hotel suite. The beds were soft and comfortable and the rain showers were very cool. The location of the Villa to restaurants and beach was perfect. The Villa is located just across the street from Potrero Beach. The beach is so scenic and great for swimming. The house was equipped with all the beach chairs and umbrellas for the entire group. We were able to enjoy the Chef a couple nights and for morning breakfasts . The food was amazing. The staff was great and helped us with booking some of our excursions. It was so nice to be close to everything and we felt like we had our own private resort just like they said we would. We would highly recommend staying here.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

16 Oct 2022

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Amazing villa!

This property is amazing for a large group. We had 18 people with plenty of room for everyone. The pool was a highlight for the group. Having all the rooms surrounding the pool was nice. We all had our own patios. The rooms were very spacious and very comfortable. The best part of this house was everyone had a great room. This made it very easy so no one felt that they got the crappy room which happens to someone in the group everywhere we travel. We enjoyed being across the street from the beach and different restaurants. Everything at this home was new and very clean. The staff was really nice and helpful. Next time we will stay longer. This is the best house we have ever rented as a large group.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim A.

21 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

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