At Luxurious private villa with breathtaking views & beautiful resort amenities, you can look forward to golfing on-site, a garden and a playground. This villa is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and sunloungers. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
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Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7200 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
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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.
Luxurious private villa with breathtaking views & beautiful resort amenities
THE LOCATION
Set between the resort’s two infinity pools and just a few minutes walk to our stunning, tranquil beach, we love our location, as it offers privacy that can be hard to find in a resort AND views that are second to none!
THE VILLA
The Villa is a 2,200 sq ft split level, with kitchen, living room, dining room, and full laundry on the main floor, a powder room half-way up the stairs, and 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and large balcony upstairs. After an extensive renovation, during which we focused on local materials and preserving the Costa Rican vibe, the Villa features natural stone flooring, solid wood cabinetry and furniture, upscale large and small appliances, and in the dining room, a bamboo ceiling. The front of the Villa opens up via two sets of French doors to let the outside in. Views from every room on both levels are second to none.
Upstairs, the master bedroom and ensuite are furnished with gorgeous pochote wood. Both the master and second bedrooms walk out to a large balcony where you can savor your morning coffee as you watch the howler monkeys swinging in the trees, or whales, dolphins, and manta rays swimming by in the bay. The third bedroom looks out the other direction over the islands of the Gulf of Papagayo.
Local artwork and prints of scenery from around the area decorate the walls.
The villa is equipped with a high quality water filtration system to ensure your drinking water and ice are absolutely pure. High speed Internet is also provided.
THE OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE
In Costa Rica, your outdoor space is just as important as what’s indoor. At our Villa, the expansive outdoor living area is furnished with vibrant and cozy furniture that you can curl up in to read a book, enjoy your breakfast, or watch the local wildlife such as monkeys, iguanas, and coatimundi which are all frequent visitors. The panoramic beach and ocean views make hanging out in the outdoor living space special, as whales, dolphins, schools of tuna, and manta rays can often be seen cruising by or frolicking out in front of the resort.
RELAXING AND DINING
If you are looking for complete relaxation, why leave the property? With a spacious outdoor living area complete with comfortable furniture perfect for snoozing, and room service or a private chef a phone call away, you need never lift a finger. For a change of scenery, chill beside the upper infinity pool or lunch and nap at the beachfront pool and restaurant before your afternoon massage on the beach. If you prefer cooking, you will LOVE the gorgeous new solid wood and quartz kitchen, and dining under the stars on the expansive patio, listening to the waves washing up on the shore below.
The on-site restaurant, Maracuya Beach Club, is set on the beach beside one of the resort’s two infinity pools. Offering local and North American cuisine, along with a full bar service, Maracuya has been the recipient of many awards for culinary and mixology excellence. As well as poolside dining, they offer meal delivery to your villa, weekly live music, mixology classes, and even cooking classes in right in your kitchen.
VENTURING OUT
On the days you want adventure, the area offers all the eco-tourism options Costa Rica is famous for. Experience endless fun and adrenalin — from sport fishing to ziplining, from wildlife tours to scuba diving, river cruises, coffee plantation tours, and visits to local artisan communities. Local operators offer pickup from the villa, or from the beach if you are heading out on the water. Activities and tours can be booked through the on-site concierge.
The lively village of Playas del Coco is 3 miles from the resort, offering plenty of options for groceries and local crafts, along with many wonderful restaurants and bars. Out favorites are listed in the information binder you’ll find in the villa.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Massage
Outdoor pool
Internet
Available in the villa: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Breakfast available for a fee
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Lift
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Iron/ironing board
Limited housekeeping
Meal delivery service
Phone
Safe
Location highlights
In a village
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Boat
Golf
Kayak
Tennis
Water sports equipment
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
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks 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)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Property does not allow children
Property located in a resort
Unit size: 2,150 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Sardinal, this villa is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa. Rocio's Kitchen and Ericka's Fruit Stand 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 rock climbing and horse riding nearby. Visit our El Ocotal travel guide
Does Luxurious private villa with breathtaking views & beautiful resort amenities have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Luxurious private villa with breathtaking views & beautiful resort amenities pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Luxurious private villa with breathtaking views & beautiful resort amenities?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Luxurious private villa with breathtaking views & beautiful resort amenities?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Luxurious private villa with breathtaking views & beautiful resort amenities?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Luxurious private villa with breathtaking views & beautiful resort amenities located?
Nestled on the beach, this Sardinal villa is steps from Bahia Pez Vela Beach and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Coco Beach. Ocotal Beach is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away.
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We had a wonderful relaxing stay with perfect weather. The Villa, restaurant, pools and beach were fantastic. Highly recommend staying here you will not be disappointed.
Friends, family and I had a lovely and relaxing stay in Roxie's lovely villa. It was everything we wished for- cool and relaxing, well appointed and well equipped. Staff were pleasant and responsive. equipped.
Our family of four had the most wonderful stay in this villa. It was impeccably clean and well-appointed. The resort was absolutely wonderful. The beach was private and the views were incredible. We have already recommended Bahia Pez Vela to several friends who want to visit CR and have more space than a hotel room but with the resort amenities.
We are a family of 6 adults who have been planning a trip to Costa Rica for years. This home in Bahia Pez Vela was the perfect location for our stay. There are so many places to explore within a 2 hour radius. Roxi is a very responsive host. I highly recommend!
Everything about our stay was amazing! The views incredible, our host, Roxi, accessible and communicative, the concierge, Eddie, very helpful for information and booking excursions, the restaurant food delicious, pools beautiful and relaxing, and beach stunning and felt private!We loved relaxing on the balcony enjoying the view, watching the active colorful birds and listening to the howler monkeys. The gourmet kitchen made preparing meals in the villa a delight! We were very comfortable (2 couples and 3 teens) with the bedroom and bathroom accommodations. Everything was clean, nicely decorated and spacious. The hill for accessing lower pool, restaurant and beach was a slow climb for some of us, but we were prepared from reading previous reviews and drove if we didn’t feel like making the climb. However, since we were never in a hurry we mostly enjoyed the walking. The upper pool was very close and had great view as well. Usually we were the only people there. We would absolutely return given the opportunity! Thank you Roxi and Bahia Pez Vela staff!
Every single aspect of our stay was PHENOMENAL! Loved the villa, loved the resort, loved the people, loved the wildlife, LOVED the beach! We could not recommend this spot more. 10/10. No notes.
Great property for a family vacation. Beautiful location close to the beach with an outstanding view. Howler monkeys, iguanas, and numerous birds all from the back patio. Costa Rica is an incredible destination and should be on everyone’s vacation bucket list.
So enjoyed our stay here. The house was perfect for what we needed and Roxi was very helpful and informative when needed. The walk down and back up from the beach was a great workout, if we stayed longer we’d be in excellent shape. 😊
Totally loved the privacy of the house, the help from Cesar et al., the good eating at the restaurant and the smaller beach.
The property and villa was beautiful. Quite property. The villa was updated and spacious with beautiful views. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. Ourdoor patio and balcony had comfortable furniture to enjoy the scenery/nature. One of our favorite memories was getting madsages on our balcony during sunset. Easy booking through the resort for all activities and massages. The secluded beach has beautiful black sand and we got to see howler monkeys while we were enjoying a day on the beach.
Fabulous vacation home! Chef’s kitchen overlooking the Pacific to cook your fresh seafood. Wonderful beds/ linens. Huge patio overlooking the bay. Gorgeous gardens and monkeys visited our patio in the trees just outside. Lots of delicious restaurants nearby and the resort restaurant was great as well. Resort was very private and staff were so friendly. Communication with Roxi was easy and helpful. Sad to be leaving this special spot! Thank you, Roxi!!!
Villa was very clean and well appointed. Recently upgraded. Roomy and tropical. Beach restaurant on site was better than any in Playas del Coco. Restaurant staff very friendly, professional. Costa Rican people are beautiful and friendly and were the highlight of my trip.
This is our second trip to Costa Rica, our first trip to Bahia Pez Vela. The home itself was beautiful, well stocked, and immaculate, as well as the grounds. The view was incredible. It was a bit of a hike to get back from the beach or Soluna, but well worth it. The staff and Roxi were very attentive and we encountered zero issues during our stay. The availability of excursions and quality of tours were perfect for our family with teens. I highly recommend this property!
Villa 29 is perfect. Very clean and spacious, and of course the wonderful view of the ocean from the expansive patio where we spent most of our time outside. Good idea to have a vehicle to get around and to the market, as well as some trips up and down the steep driveway to the beach when you don’t have the energy to walk it. We enjoyed a catamaran cruise and snorkeling one afternoon. Another morning we had a fishing charter leave right from our beach. Lucky enough to catch a Mahi Mahi, which the chef expertly prepared for us at the restaurant that evening. All the staff at the resort were great including the concierge managers, Cesar and Jacky. All considered, a very fun trip …. a little bit of an adventure in beautiful Costa Rica.
Such an amazing property! We have used VRBO rentals for years and this villa is over the top! My husband and myself with our son and his wife stayed and were so impressed with the decorating and touches from local artisans. We chose to stay up the hill instead of by the beach so it is a trek to make it to the beach and back in the heat. The onsite restaurant was amazing as was Farmer Rooster's restaurant. The road to the property is quite hilly and unpaved at times but if you take is slow you will be fine. I would suggest a first aid kit for the villa but other than that, we loved the sound of the howler monkeys in the morning and the continued variety of birds making calls. We even had a crab walk across the patio!
The Villa and property are very well maintained, clean, and the staff on site were very helpful. We like the feeling of having all of our normal amenities (TV, Internet, AC) but also being close to nature. Just stepping out on the back patio provided a good dose of the natural surroundings. Various Birds, racoons, geckos, Leaf-cutter ants, praying mantis all made an appearance for the 5 days we stayed. At night we heard the howler monkey's in the distance as well. Very cool! The property manager was on the spot with helping and suggestions. The property itself was a little off the beaten path and took awhile to find at night, but the view once we found it was amazing. Well worth a little hunt. Super quiet and private. The VRBO map pin makes the unit look like it's down closer to the water, but you wouldn't have the awesome ocean view this unit has tucked up a little higher on the mountain. We ate at the clubhouse only once and it was very good. Awesome beach setting. I wish we had more time to explore the beach down in the cove, but we had other plans. Hopefully next time!
Celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary with friends.
Communications with Roxi the owner were excellent, and the villa was everything described and more. Very peaceful and relaxing.
Jacky and Cesar at the resort were great. They booked all our transportation. Van to and from the airport, rental car delivered to the villa, multiple massages for our group and multiple excursions. We loved them all and they were all reasonably priced.
Resort restaurant was amazing and we ate there at least once a day. We ate a meal in Cocoa beach every day and they were always very good to amazing. Service was always good but remember you're on Costa Rican time. You wont be pushed out of the restaurant and you will want to let them know right away if you're in a hurry.
Pool and beach area we as described and we were at the pool/ beach everyday. Howler monkeys were at the beach for a couple days and we saw/ heard them around the resort every day.
We booked the Trimaran excursion with the waterslide. Had a great time. Swimming, snorkeling, drinks and snacks were great.
I would especially recommend booking with Kuna Vela sailing tours. The crew picked up our group of 6 on the beach and took us to the boat for a private snorkel and sailing trip. We had the boat to ourselves and Captain Israel and first mate Andres took such good care of us with amazing heavy snacks and whatever we could think of for drinks.
Thanks again to Roxi for sharing their amazing villa and our group would definitely book again.
The villa is a full 200' elevation above the beach, restaurant, and main pool. It is a really steep and laborious climb; or you can drive.
The villa is spacious and congenially laid out, with good appliances. The quality of the furnishings is not what I would call luxurious, but everything is entirely serviceable.
Everyone associated with the resort was pleasant and happy to help. There is a guard at the entrance and my wife and I always felt safe.
The beach is private to the resort (about 40 villas) and thus not crowded. It is mostly black sand, but fine and comfortable for the feet. The main pool is near the beach and restaurant, and was rarely crowded (if sometimes hard to find chairs in the shade).
The food at the resort restaurant was adequate (but not something to look forward to) and priced at the high end. There are many dining options nearby, a mix of imports ("Taste of Texas"), party scenes ("Get Hammered") and generally mediocre. The local places with rice/bean platters and fresh fish were our best experiences. And preparing light meals at the villa.
Downtown Coco is one main street which is a pure and ugly tourist trap. But once you get a half a block away from there there is ample local and authentic feel.
The drive from Coco to the villa is ~10m down a narrow, bumpy, poorly-lit route with many turns and lots of pedestrians, motor bikes, and other vehicles. That distance provides privacy, though I found the road a bit stressful.
This is a beautiful home in a very tranquil location on a hillside with beautiful views. Our host Roxy is very accommodating and quick to respond with any questions or requests. She truly wants you to have a wonderful Costa Rico experience. I truly recommend and look forward to returning. If you won’t have a car, I recounting a golf cart to move around the resort and go into town. We had both but frankly the golf cart was much more fun!
The property is outstanding! Gorgeous and exactly as described! Tucked up high on a hill but just minutes down to the beach bar/restaurant, which was also five star all the way!!
First time to Costa Rica. Decided to do it right high class service and accommodations, it all was perfect for a relaxing and peaceful week. Roxi and staff were more than gracious with all our needs. .
This was our 2nd time at this small but upscale resort, this time in a different villa. This villa was fantastic, amazing views, and had everything we needed for a great stay. The owner is helpful and available, and the resort staff are too. The restaurant, pool and beach are wonderful. It is a short invigorating walk from the beach to the villa - well worth it for the amazing views from the decks. The upstairs deck was as comfortable and inviting as the main floor terrace - all with great views of the hillsides, water and if you’re an early riser, birds! I enthusiastically recommend this rental!
Family Vacation with young adult children (18; 20 and 24)
We loved our time at this villa in Costa Rica! The villa has amazing views, comfortable beds and an amazing kitchen. The resort is beautiful and meticulously maintained. The owner provided detailed information that we needed and checked in on us after our arrival to see if we needed anything. The resort arranged transportation to and from the airport, our car rental and our excursions. The staff (especially Sebastian) at the beach club were all kind and helpful. We all loved this vacation.