Off the beaten path, staying here is like staying on a private beach. You can surf, go horseback riding, tour the butterfly farm and more. A magical experience!
45min - 1 hour's drove: Zipline, Sport Fishing, Ocean Safaris for viewing dolphins and whales, Ocean Kayaking, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving and more.
Our caretaker lives at the back of the property.
Keywords: beachfront, beach, house, guanacaste, playa san miguel
Stunning view, very private location. Had everything we wanted for a short vacation on the beach.
Richard I.
2026 年 2 月入住 2 晚
10/10 超赞
Michelle K.,NH Francestown
2026 年 2 月 7 日
满意:清洁度
Magical home , The house has some of the nicest veiws I have ever seen , The caretakers are so sweet , it was nice to meet them, Elizabeth is your lifeline if you need anything at all , We had a few dinners at San Mingual, absolutely worth every penny, But most dinners we had at the little Soda that Dominic is the chef , We miss them already , delicious healthy food every night .The beds are great the AC is wonderful, We can’t wait to return next February,Peter and Michelle
Michelle K.
2026 年 1 月入住 20 晚
10/10 超赞
Michael S.
2026 年 1 月 5 日
满意:清洁度
Awesome time!!Loved it!Thanks again!
Michael S.
2025 年 12 月入住 3 晚
10/10 超赞
Karen H.
2025 年 11 月 17 日
This location is amazing! This was the perfect accommodation for the relaxing beach vacation we were intent on having. The layout of the house was so thoughtful enabling us to enjoy being outside most of the days even during torrential downpour. We’re hoping to return to this house next year.
Karen H.
2025 年 11 月入住 5 晚
10/10 超赞
Asli B.
2025 年 8 月 14 日
满意:清洁度
So peaceful and tranquil! We had a hard time leaving.
Asli B.
2025 年 8 月入住 3 晚
10/10 超赞
Mary B.
2025 年 3 月 3 日
满意:清洁度
Amazing location!
I never wanted to leave! With the beautiful yard, the beach, the tide pools and Cheyo and his wonderful dogs, Sand Dollar Cove was heavenly! We wanted to stay somewhere away from the crowds where we could relax and enjoy the outdoors, and we did! The birds and howler monkeys were plentiful. Elizabeth and Jim were excellent hosts and quick to answer my questions. I’m already scheming to go back. Thank you so much, Elizabeth and Jim, for sharing your magical place.
Mary B.
2025 年 2 月入住 5 晚
10/10 超赞
Barbra D.
2025 年 2 月 17 日
满意:清洁度
I almost hate to tell how perfect it is
This is our third time coming to Sand Dollar Cove. It may be my favorite place on earth. Playa San Miguel is a beautiful beach that goes on forever. The people are friendly the seafood is amazing and the house is perfect! I almost hate to review so it gets popular. The house is airconditioned in the bedrooms and right on your own private part of the beach in a cove with an estuary. The back patio is perfect to sit see and hear the ocean and be cooled by ocean breezes. The wifi is really good. the beds are comfy and the kitchen has everything you need to cook. Cheyo the caretaker can get you fresh fish. We watched the Super Bowl at Hotel Laguna Mar with a bunch of Americans, the seafood soup and ribs there were great! We went to the jungle butterfly farm, I recommend going there early in your trip because Mike's bug spray is the best! Elizabeth thank you for sharing your little piece of heaven with us! It is truly a remarkable place.
Barbra D.
2025 年 2 月入住 7 晚
10/10 超赞
Nickolena K.
2025 年 2 月 15 日
满意:清洁度
Once in a lifetime retreat
OMG, this place was fabulous! Always wanted to stay in a beachfront villa on the ocean and it didn't disappoint. The villa description is accurate. You can fall asleep to the ocean waves, walk on the beach for miles with only a few people and the seabirds to keep you company. The gardens are taken care of by Cheyo who also makes the most incredible ceviche. There are avocado, orange, lime, and mango trees on the property. The bedrooms are large with air conditioning and the bathrooms have several soft towels as well as beach towels for you to use. The kitchen is fully stocked with any items you may need for cooking, but there are several incredible restaurants within close driving distance. Highly recommend making reservations at San Miguel Restaurante, probably one of the best places I have ever eaten. Elizabeth was very responsive and a wonderful host. Her directions to the villa were spot on but as she recommended a 4x4 is necessary. Costa Rica secondary roads are an experience not to be missed but addressed with a sense of humor as you bump along on the gravel roads.You will never experience a beach front delight like this anywhere. The Pacific ocean with an almost deserted beach makes this a treasure. Thank you Elizabeth for sharing your home with us.
Nickolena K.
2025 年 1 月入住 13 晚
10/10 超赞
Mary P.
2025 年 1 月 20 日
满意:清洁度
Wonderful Vacation!!!
This vacation home is perfect for the one who wants a Costa Rican experience, not a canned resort experience. Cheyo, the caretaker is a delight to talk to and maintains the home and grounds as if it were his own. Elizabeth the host is easy to work with. The home is beautiful and you couldn't ask for a more perfect private beach. The waves were perfect for boogie boarding. The only thing that concerned us was the drive to the property, however after making it there we realized it wasn't as long as it seemed, however, very very rough dirt roads. So just be aware, but don't let that stop you. The bedrooms are spacious and everything is very comfortable. Thank you Elizabeth, Jim and Cheyo!
Mary P.
2025 年 1 月入住 4 晚
10/10 超赞
Clark R.
2025 年 1 月 6 日
Clark R.
2024 年 11 月入住 5 晚
10/10 超赞
Matthew T.,Los Angeles, USA
2024 年 11 月 27 日
满意:清洁度
Can't wait to go back
If I could drop my life and move there tomorrow, I would do it.
The trip was not without issues. The location is rather remote and there was rain and flooding throughout the country.
Plenty went wrong, but so much of it was out of everyone's control and through it all the host and the caretaker were attentive and communicative.
This property is a little slice of heaven if you want to get off the beaten path. If it hadn't been booked up I might still be there.
Matthew T.
2024 年 10 月入住 28 晚
8/10 还可以
Alysson B.
2024 年 8 月 6 日
满意:清洁度
Rustic Charm
Beautiful private location with a swimmable beach about 50 meters away. Charming rustic cottage. Rooms are not connected, and only the small downstairs bedroom has AC. We loved the peaceful simplicity.
Alysson B.
2024 年 7 月入住 4 晚
10/10 超赞
Ewa G.
2024 年 7 月 22 日
满意:清洁度
Remote Paradise
It was all we hoped it was going to be and more! Great private house on a secluded beach with mostly crabs for company. Optionally, you can also enjoy the caretaker's two dogs and a kitten - if you pay them attention (we did), they will return it in droves! Expect mostly outdoor living, so bring bug spray, books and not much else. House is well equipped with all you need, including beach towels, chairs, toys, etc.
Rent a high clearance 4X4 car as the roads are not paved, have giant craters, and they forgot to put bridges over several rivers.
Bring food - the nearest "store" is 15 mins away and you will not want to drive there if it's dark and/or raining.
Go to Restaurant San Miguel at least once - it's some of the best food we ever had, and we're foodies from London & NYC. Plus, they will change your tire if (when!) you get a flat.
Ewa G.
2024 年 7 月入住 5 晚
10/10 超赞
B Marie B.
2024 年 4 月 24 日
满意:清洁度
Paradise. Home Away from Home.
Paradise. I love it here! If you are looking for an isolated experience that feels like home with breathtaking ocean views and non-stop bird watching...this is it. Leave your white noise machine at home, climb into one of the hammocks and let the waves sing you to sleep. The beds are comfortable, I loved lounging on the porch and being steps away from the ocean all made me very happy. Sand Dollar Cove feels like home away from home. I can't wait to visit again.
B Marie B.
2024 年 1 月入住 2 晚
10/10 超赞
Peter H.,Bend, Oregon, U.S.A.
2024 年 4 月 20 日
满意:清洁度
Such an amazing spot!
We never tired of this location. The sounds of the waves, the views of the ocean, the jungle wildlife ... its such a treat. Cheyo the caretaker is a total gem and the house is well-stocked with family beach gear.
Peter H.
2024 年 4 月入住 11 晚
10/10 超赞
Michael R.
2024 年 3 月 16 日
满意:清洁度
Mike
Beach was incredible. Remote but Google worked great. Loved it
Michael R.
2024 年 3 月入住 4 晚
10/10 超赞
Anaïs L.
2024 年 3 月 11 日
满意:清洁度
Un paradis serait un faible mot!
Nous avons adoré notre séjour. La vue, le terrain, la maison et la plage sont absolument époustouflants!! Et que dire de Cheyo et de sa femme qui s’occupent de la propriété pour l’hôte ont été tellement chaleureux avec notre famille!! Nous leurs avons demandé un repas et ce fut délicieux, abondant et remplis d’amour. La plage est presque intime. Les couches de soleils étaient à couper le souffle. Le patio couvert nous permettait de profiter de la vue et de la brise de la mer. Les sofas, les lits et le mobilier extérieur était très confortable. L’hôte nous répondait rapidement et était vraiment chaleureuse. Nous envisagions d’y retourner l’an prochain!!
Anaïs L.
2024 年 3 月入住 7 晚
10/10 超赞
Todd R.
2024 年 3 月 6 日
满意:清洁度
Beach beauty.
We love the location right on the beach. It was like having our own beach. Air conditioning was awesome at night. The grounds were immaculate. We would love to stay there again!
Highly recommend you go there and experience paradise for yourself!
Todd R.
2024 年 2 月入住 8 晚
10/10 超赞
Arnaud S.
2024 年 2 月 19 日
满意:清洁度
Le paradis
Ma plage préféré au Costa Rica!
Un endroit sauvage, tranquille et magnifique!
J’y retournerais passer une semaine complète sans problème!
Cheyo nous a cuisiné des repas sur place, son poisson était tout simplement délicieux!!
Vaut mieux avoir une traction intégrale pour monter la pente sur le chemin de la villa.
Certains équipements commençais a être viellot, par exemple les poignés de fenêtre et porte patio sont dificiles et un peu rouiller. Outre cela, c’était juste le paradis!!
Arnaud S.
2024 年 1 月入住 3 晚
10/10 超赞
Barbra D.
2024 年 2 月 10 日
满意:清洁度
Little piece of heaven
This is our second time here and we are looking to book next year. The house and location are perfect if you want to experience Costa Rica without a bunch of tourists. Cheyo and Soleil are lovely and Elizabeth responds quickly to any issues. This location is so special. The beach is beautiful the house is beautiful. There are several restraints if you want to eat out that you can walk the beach to or a short drive. We like to cook and Cheyo can get you fresh fish right out of the ocean to make cerviche or grill. There are stores 15 min drive away for anything you need. Just heaven! Thanks you Elizabeth for another lovely stay!!!
Barbra D.
2024 年 2 月入住 7 晚
10/10 超赞
Malou v.,Golden Colorado
2024 年 1 月 28 日
满意:清洁度
Location, Location, Location what a Gem
The stay here was great, lots of beach walks with the house also very well stocked, wished we had a pack and play for our grandson but made it work. The AC in each room gave you great sleeping temps. All the beach toys, chairs, umbrellas and boogie boards were a great option. Spent most of our time on the beach at the tidal pools, in the water or on the nice shaded deck overlooking the water. Easy to walk to a nice to a place to grab a snack and beverage, Loco Cocos and the Pizza Tree was a fun experience as well. If you are looking for quiet and solitude this is the place.
Malou v.
2024 年 1 月入住 5 晚
10/10 超赞
Blair B.
2024 年 1 月 17 日
满意:清洁度
Enjoyable Stay
When I review a location it’s the whole experience. So let’s begin:
The drive in is an adventure, to say the least. There were three river crossings along with uphills, downhills twists and turns. Personally I loved it, made it more fun.
Upon arrival the property struck me as dated, requiring some TLC. It was as described, but older than I thought to be honest. That was my impression after a 5 hour drive.
Then you realize where you are and you forget all the imperfections, your front yard is the ocean, your backyard the jungle. The beach is beautiful with miles and miles of sand and surf. Huge jungle hills surrounding you with all the beauty and nature Costa Rica has to offer. Monkeys, parrots, macaws we saw them all. Sunsets (daily) that you only see in movies or on TV. It’s quiet, it’s secluded and it feels like it’s all for you.
I describe it like this - if you ever wanted to live in a postcard, this is that place.
We ran into a couple issues, Elizabeth resolved them immediately, without question, and we appreciated that. Cheyo the caretaker and his wife cooked us meals daily, and they were awesome. Delivered to our door with fresh juices, catch of the day red snapper grilled to perfection, a real taste of local foods, we loved the service and recommend it when you stay. There are restaurants within 10 mins that were every bit as good if you wanted to get out.
We loved it and would go back anytime.
Blair B.
2024 年 1 月入住 5 晚
8/10 还可以
Eleanor T.
2024 年 1 月 14 日
满意:清洁度
Location, Location, Location!!
The descripition "Beach Front Paradise" is accurate. Very private and beautiful but it is sure "off the beaten path". It was a mistake on our part in driving there from the airport in the dark. The first part of the drive on Rt 150 was a decent roadway but the trip from Samara along Rt 160 was a nightmare. This road is so rough I felt like milkshake. There are so many twists and turns that I just kept praying. When talking to the locals, they all said they do not travel that road at night.
Waking up the next morning made the trip all worth while.
The house and the beach are wonderfull and we met Rufino, the caretakers "brother" who was a great guide to the area. We went fishing with the Samara Deep Sea charter and had a GREAT day on the water. We caught so much grouper and mahi that we had enough for lunch and dinner all week. We had dinner one night (for my Birthday) at Restaurant San Miguel and were extremely pleased with everything.
Eleanor T.
2023 年 12 月入住 7 晚
10/10 超赞
Liandra W.
2023 年 9 月 6 日
满意:清洁度
Paradise
We had the most amazing stay here. This really is a piece of paradise. The beach was glorious with the jungle as a backdrop. You can walk along the beach for miles. The waves are perfect for body boarding,- there are some at the property which is great, surfing (you can hire some locally) or just swimming. We hardly saw anybody. We had 2 full days of very heavy rain but the porch is a great place to sit and relax. There is over an hour of dirt road to get to the property but that only increases it’s charm. We did have to drive through 3 rivulets so I would definitely recommend a 4x4. We went on a boat trip further up the coast and saw whales, dolphins and turtles- absolutely incredible! Cheyo and his wife are lovely, very friendly and very willing to impart knowledge and show you things. They don’t speak English but Google translate works well. Views from the main 2 bedrooms are magnificent! The air conditioning in the rooms works very well and really helps. The outside shower is great after swimming in the sea. I would definitely recommend filling up with petrol and doing a grocery shop before arriving. We have 3 children- 18, 15 and 11 and they all loved it here. If you like peace and tranquility and a bit of paradise with a pristine beach virtually to yourself this is the place for you!
Liandra W.
2023 年 8 月入住 5 晚
10/10 超赞
Nicole A.
2023 年 8 月 22 日
满意:清洁度
An absolute gem
We spent 5 days at Sand Dollar Cove with three generations of family and had an absolutely perfect trip. The beach is truly spectacular - beautiful, clean, with warm gentle water, and almost no one else in sight. Inside the house is clean and comfortable, and the air conditioning in the bedrooms was a nice reprieve from the hot weather, but the breeze off the ocean made even outdoors pleasant even in high temperatures. The caretaker, Cheyo, was very friendly and responsive the few times we needed help with something. We really couldn't have asked for a better trip. It's off the beaten path but 100% worth it.