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Nostalgic Retro Home on Luxurious Lot with a Private Infinity Pool and Ocean Vie

Holiday home in Tempate with private pool and kitchen

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Located in the exclusive neighborhood of Finca La Marcela, Casa Ironbark offers a luxurious retreat with a private swimming pool and fabulous ocean views. Unwind on the covered terrace or explore nearby beaches like Prieta, Penca and Potrero. With high-speed WiFi, welcome basket stocked with essentials and competitive quotes for private rental cars available upon request.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 72096 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Nostalgic Retro Home on Luxurious Lot with a Private Infinity Pool and Ocean Vie

Holiday home in Tempate with private pool and kitchen
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home boasts a private pool and offers a kitchen and a washing machine. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 3.5 bathrooms and a fridge, and other amenities include a balcony and a TV.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include offices and desks.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,096 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Casa Ironbark, Potrero Huge 2-Bedroom Home with Pool Potrero
62b387deeedc210034d2a364

About the area

Map
Playa Potrero, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Potrero Bay - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Penca Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Playa Potrero - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 10 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Coco Beach - 41 min drive - 26.5 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Pleamar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brew House by Papagayo Brewing Co. - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Beach House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Soda Marcell - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Nostalgic Retro Home on Luxurious Lot with a Private Infinity Pool and Ocean Vie have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Nostalgic Retro Home on Luxurious Lot with a Private Infinity Pool and Ocean Vie pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Nostalgic Retro Home on Luxurious Lot with a Private Infinity Pool and Ocean Vie?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Nostalgic Retro Home on Luxurious Lot with a Private Infinity Pool and Ocean Vie?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nostalgic Retro Home on Luxurious Lot with a Private Infinity Pool and Ocean Vie?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Nostalgic Retro Home on Luxurious Lot with a Private Infinity Pool and Ocean Vie located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Potrero Bay and within 3 miles (5 km) of Penca Beach and Playa Prieta. Playa Potrero is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

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Reviews

Nostalgic Retro Home on Luxurious Lot with a Private Infinity Pool and Ocean Vie Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Waileen Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent experience from start to finish. Easy check in process. Clean home with all basic necessities. Located perfectly for taking advantage of everything Costa Rica has to offer. Easy check out. Love this place and we definitely plan on returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome

Generally very amazing and wonderful stay. Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clint O.

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

Great view, with great service

We really enjoyed our stay. Amazing view for our outdoor dinners. The pool was refreshing and was cleaned regularly. We had some issues with the water, but our Special Places team were hard working and fixed any problems fast. I would recommend others to stay.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill J.

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

Perfect and homely

Very easy to deal with property management House was centrally located and pristine
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christie S.

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

Great location with amazing views!

We absolutely loved staying at this property! It was exactly what we were looking for. We were in very close proximity to several beaches. The restaurants in the local town were great. Amazing views from this spot. The pool was great in the late afternoon when we get back from being gone all day to sit and watch the sunset and have a cocktail. The iguanas on the property made my kids extremely happy and they fed them bananas every day. We loved spending time here and felt very safe as there was a security alarm, and a gate to the property as well as a gated entrance to the road it was located on. Would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a nice relaxing stay in the mountains by the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Diana H.

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

Great house, a lot of things need to be update

We had a great stay, the house is gorgeous, (exactly like in the pictures), the communication with the admins was great, we had a little problem at the beginning but they arrived quickly the next day to fix it. Overall this is a very nice place with a very good location. However, if you’re the type of person that would like to stay a few hours late on bed in the mornings, or if you can’t sleep without a good AC, then you might reconsider this place.. None of the windows has blackout courtains, there were some windows on the bedrooms without them completely so the lights at 5am are right in your eyes. Also the ACs is not well positioned so the whole house my be very hot by noon (we used the pool by this time) because of the windows. There was one bathroom with a very bad smell on the tubes and one of the bedrooms doesn’t even have walls 😅 Don’t get me wrong, I would return but taking a sleep mask and a fan 😅
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea B.

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

Good value with amazing views

We just spent a week at Casa Ironbark, and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for a rental in the area. That’s not to say we don’t have recommendations for improvements, but wow - bang for the buck, you would struggle to beat it. It’s comfortable and in a great location. First, it IS seven minutes from the beach, Potrero or Penca… unless you are here in high season. One local told us that the 35 minute drive to Tamarindo becomes a 3 hour adventure in February, so management of expectations is key. Second, the house was very clean, and there are cleaning supplies, towels, brooms and a vacuum present to help keep it that way. The pool guy came twice - Tuesday and Friday, and a cleaning lady came by on Friday (we accepted fresh towels but declined the service). The sunsets are amazing. It’s worth it just for those. I am hopeful the new(ish) owners will fine-tune a few details, none of which were deal-breakers except maybe the first: the patio furniture seriously needs to be upgraded. Four plastic chairs does not create a wonderful outdoor experience; add outdoor dining and a couple of padded chaises or a daybed for lounging or enjoying some sun. A couple of nice, comfortable chairs on the east side would be good, too. Some additional comfortable seating in the living area would also make a difference. And the last is probably personal preference - allowing more afternoon sun on the pool would warm it up (at least closer to my liking); it’s refreshing as it is (during the green season), and maybe it would get too hot in the dry season? It’s something to consider, anyway. Looking at the other possibilities in Potrero at this price point, there’s really nothing that compares for the full package - privacy, convenience, location and sunsets. I would definitely stay again, especially with some patio upgrades.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kristine L., Arlington

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular sunset view

This place had the best sunset and views! Evey day we watched the sun go down on the patio or the pool and it was just breathtaking. Location was great! It would have been nice to have a table outside to eat at during the evening. The inside was a little tired, could have made a few minor upgrades to make it better. Being from Texas we are used to a certain level of air conditioning, but once we got used to their system we were golden. The kitchen could use some more glass, it was just an assortment of coffee cups and a few odds and ends. The master is an upstairs room open to the downstairs area, but we did not mind. The bathrooms were super small for the size of the place, but were usuable. Our concierge rep Carlos was the best and was really helpful. I wishe there was a little more communication about what to do on the last day. I think the instructions we got via email were not for the property we rented. All in all I would rent this place again because the view was just amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Julia R.

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

Ironbark is NOT 7 minutes to the BEACH!

The house was beautiful...the management team was not as expected. So many issues with the house and limited customer service to help. Black ant infestation due to the lack of maintenance, wasp nests on the patio, dirty upon check in, several lights out in rooms, dirty oven mitts, no bin for garbage...are a few... Not to mention the three services that we knew nothing about with no notice... Poor management...period! Inaccurate description of the home...I want a refund please!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Isela N.

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

Awesome views

Very nice house. We loved the views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022