Title: Stunning Beachfront Villa with Private Pool in an Unbeatable Location! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6138752&destination=Cabo+Velas%2C+Guanacaste%2C+Costa+Rica&selected=33706059&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Stunning Beachfront Villa with Private Pool in an Unbeatable Location! ## Photo gallery for Stunning Beachfront Villa with Private Pool in an Unbeatable Location! ![Outdoor pool - Stunning Beachfront Villa with Private Pool in an Unbeatable Location! (Provinca de Guanacaste)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33706100/33706059/26c38cc2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels - Stunning Beachfront Villa with Private Pool in an Unbeatable Location! 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(Provinca de Guanacaste)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33706100/33706059/93457906.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in Playa Grande, Villa Olivia offers a mediterranean-inspired retreat for 15 guests with expansive verandas and open spaces. The beachfront haven provides private entrances from the refreshing courtyard to each of the 5 bedrooms, complete with terrazzo tile floors that spill out onto spacious verandas surrounded by tropical gardens. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms6 bathrooms6000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Stunning Beachfront Villa with Private Pool in an Unbeatable Location! Welcome to "Villa Olivia" at Villas de Grande Playa! Experience beachfront luxury located on the pristine shores of Playa Grande. This Mediterranean-style villa features doors that open into a charming garden courtyard, with terrazzo floor tiles flowing through the interior and out to the wrap-around verandas. The furnishings and decor are contemporary and comfortable, and the fully equipped kitchen includes a water filtration system for drinking. THE SPACE: "Villa Olivia" is a spacious, air-conditioned, 6000 sq ft oceanfront villa with 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. The villa includes a full kitchen (gas stove, 2 refrigerators, dishwasher, unlimited bottled water), WIFI, and cable. The perfect retreat for an oceanfront holiday, offering a beach haven where you can leave your cares behind and create everlasting memories. The outdoor area features a dining table, two pools, hammocks, rocking chairs, and lounge chairs with seaside views. LOWER LEVEL: • Room 1: 2 twin beds • Room 2: 1 queen bed UPPER LEVEL: • Room 3: 1 king bed, 1 queen, 2 twin • Room 4: 1 king bed • Room 5: 1 queen bed, 1 twin bed POOL: • 10’ x 15’ in-ground pool AMENITIES: • Ensuite bathrooms • Wireless Internet • Seaside Dinning • Hammocks, Lounge Chairs, & Rocking Chairs • Bali Shower UNIQUE FEATURES: With no roads to cross or vegetation to obstruct your view, you can surf directly from the backyard, spot howler monkeys in the trees, collect seashells along the beach, or stargaze at night. Relax in a hammock, indulge in a spa treatment, sip from a freshly opened coconut, or simply enjoy the sunset. This is barefoot luxury at its finest! NEIGHBORHOOD: Playa Grande offers a small but vibrant community, just 20 minutes from the bustling town of Playa Tamarindo. Within walking distance, you’ll find 12 restaurants, surf shops, spa services, yoga classes, horseback riding, turtle tours, and rentals for boogie boards, surfboards, and SUPs. Playa Grande is the perfect laid-back beach destination. NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURES: • Bakery Truck Delivery - 2x week • Fresh Seafood Delivery • Grocery Store with Pharmacy • Outdoor Market: Mondays - live music, food & drinks, variety of vendors ADDITIONAL PROPERTY: We also offer the neighboring property, Casa Mirage at “Villas De Playa Grande.” Check it out at https://www.vrbo.com/78040?dateless=true. LETTER FROM THE OWNERS: Welcome to Villas de Playa Grande. Our family-owned oceanfront vacation rentals, Casa Mirage and Villa Olivia, are perfect for a beachfront holiday in Costa Rica. Leave your worries behind and create lasting memories with family and friends. Join us for warm, mango-filled days under swaying palms and ocean breezes. We know you’ll love this little piece of paradise as much as we do. All you need is a relaxed attitude, a smile, and a sense of adventure. Pura Vida, Sharon, Julie, JC, and Mark Gordon GUEST ACCESS: All areas are accessible. While there is no laundry room, laundry service is available for an additional fee. OTHER THINGS TO NOTE: Our concierge service includes cleaning every other day. Additional services such as cooking, meal prep, fridge stocking, and excursion activities can be arranged with our on-site manager. Additional charges may apply. We provide 24/7 staffed security, webcams, and gated off-street parking. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Massage - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: $25 charge for each cigarette butt on premiss ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Limited housekeeping - Phone - Safe ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Spelunking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden - Grey water recycling system - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Recycling - Unit size: 6,000 square feet - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21770000/21762700/21762628/d1c224fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Jade Coast #3- Private 5 Bedroom Villa Tamarindo - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 82 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-15&endDate=2026-04-16&selected=21762628&PinnedHotelID=21762628&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22670000/22664500/22664413/e24df17d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa de la Perla, Ocean View 4 Bedroom Home Tamarindo - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-15&endDate=2026-04-16&selected=22664413&PinnedHotelID=22664413&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bungalow, 6 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Garden View | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75210000/75201100/75201040/6fa22dfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Favela Chic Tamarindo Adults Only Bungalows Tamarindo - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-15&endDate=2026-04-16&selected=75201040&PinnedHotelID=75201040&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107620000/107619800/107619737/4a517156.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ocean View Home sleeps 12 in Premier Gated Community Tamarindo - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-15&endDate=2026-04-16&selected=107619737&PinnedHotelID=107619737&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71540000/71540000/71539934/30e53520.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Retreat: Private Pool, Fire Pit + Exclusive Beach Club – 4 Min to the Beach Tamarindo - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-15&endDate=2026-04-16&selected=71539934&PinnedHotelID=71539934&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76960000/76958300/76958284/0ea2f75d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Estrella del Mar – Stylish Modern Villa, Walking Distance to the Beach. 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Lock doors when on and off the property. Don't leave items unattended. SAFETY: Be aware of Rip Tides and interior Floors are very slippery when wet. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: We love to have families with kids! ### Events No events allowed Located in a National Park we do not host events ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted $25 charge for each cigarette butt on premiss ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: Located in a National Park we do not host events This property uses a grey water recycling system Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock 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 transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Villa Olivia Spectacular Oceanfront Beach House Villa! ## About the area Located in Cabo Velas, this villa is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Tamarindo Beach and Conchal Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course. Traveling with kids? Consider Las Baulas National Marine Park and Monkey Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Playa Grande travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Playa-Grande.dx6049001) [View more Villas in Playa Grande](https://www.expedia.ca/Playa-Grande-Villas.d6049001-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C10.33807%2C-85.85141&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=x5jqQCPSGb2NQzBGtjEdvJ287BI=) Provinca de Guanacaste, Playa Grande ### What's nearby - ![Grande Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071361/62e17bc2-3f1a-427d-9dfd-65de84cba59c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Grande Beach 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - ![Las Baulas National Marine Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621555803039/b4f7b1d8-fef6-4aec-af01-aada1cee2174.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Las Baulas National Marine Park 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - ![Ventanas Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049001/d3ea79aa-0eaf-4e51-a2b4-bfca46d08947.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ventanas Beach 5 min drive \- 2.5 km ### Getting around - Tamarindo (TNO) 32 min drive ### Restaurants - Restaurante Brisa Mar 26 min drive - Rural 22 min drive - Nari 26 min drive - Tamaonda 26 min drive - Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant 26 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Stunning Beachfront Villa with Private Pool in an Unbeatable Location! have a pool? ### Is Stunning Beachfront Villa with Private Pool in an Unbeatable Location! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Stunning Beachfront Villa with Private Pool in an Unbeatable Location!? ### What time is check-out at Stunning Beachfront Villa with Private Pool in an Unbeatable Location!? ### Where is Stunning Beachfront Villa with Private Pool in an Unbeatable Location! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Stunning Beachfront Villa with Private Pool in an Unbeatable Location! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 78 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carrie S. Mar 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Even better than expected Our stay exceeded expectations. Unbeatable location is an understatement. The beach was incredible. The house was clean and well stocked. Everything functioned perfectly. The staff was attentive and cordial. We felt safe. Host was accomodating to questions and requests. The house dog was a heartwarming touch. Already contemplating a second stay. ##### Carrie S. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen P. Aug 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### La Morena mas fina Location couldn’t have been better for us. Spent lots of time on the beach. Fell in love with the house dog, Morena, and really appreciated the hard work by Kimberly and her daughter, Ashley. ##### Stephen P. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Francis L. Mar 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Even better than the first time! We stayed at Villa Olivia 17 years ago as a single family and it was paradise! Our second visit as a multi family was even better! The pool and AC in the kitchen/living room made our 7 days vacation perfect. All personnel was amazing, like the last time, very attentive to our grand kids and they were always telling us know when the German bakery truck was coming by. We had amazing waves for surfing and as usual spectacular sunsets! We dream to return again... Thank you to the Gordon family for sharing this beautiful house with us! ##### Francis L. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### brooke h. Oct 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 30th Bday Trip Wonderful stay!! The house staff could not have been more helpful and kind. They were more than accommodating and the property was amazing! Just like the pictures. The beach out front was a wonderful surf spot and we enjoyed the sushi and drinks from just down the road! Great family vacation spot, we will be back! ##### brooke h. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bob K. Aug 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation We had the most wonderful family vacation at Casa Olivia recently. This fantastic home is located right on the most beautiful beach. We loved the outdoor areas and the pool. The manager was a great help before our arrival and the staff on-site were wonderful. The meals cooked by Kimberly and Evelyn were highlights of the trip. We can’t wait to return. ##### Bob K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mario B. Jul 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Big Family Reunion This property was ideal for our family reunion. We were able to rent this house and the property next door through the same owner and it was great! The staff was great and attended to our needs. The location was great and we love the house being right in the beach with easy access. The area was quiet. We would stay here again. ##### Mario B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob T. Apr 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Relaxing Private House Super awesome stay. House was great. AC and private bathrooms with showers in each room were key for the family we had in the house (10 total). Kimberley the housekeeper has a service where she'll cook meals for the household and they were soooooo good. Highly recommend having her make a few meals for your stay. Area was safe, private and relaxing. Easy to get to and exceeded all expectations. ##### Rob T. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Miranda C. Jun 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place to vacation We absolutely loved staying at Villa Olivia. We loved that it was a little secluded but also had great places to eat in walking distance. We loved the staff and the cooks were AMAZING! They were welcoming and friendly. Also one of our favorites was the watchdog who we loved on each day and she would stay right with us. For our first time out of the country(other than a cruise) this exceeded our expectations. We would definitely rent again. It has everything u could need. Thank you for making our stay wonderful. ##### Miranda C. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda D. Nov 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family gathering to celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary. We loved everything about our stay at Villa Oliva! The house was more beautiful than the pictures. The swimming pool was terrific. I was a little worried as it was small but is had wonderful steps into the pool and comfortable benches to lounge in the clean water. The location is lovely and the beach beautiful and not crowded. Every question or concern was immediately answered and promptly taken care of. Our family of 8 had a great stay! We highly recommend this house. ##### Linda D. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jasmine V. Apr 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for a family reunion Property is just as described; pool and ocean were essential for beating the Guanacaste 96 degree Fahrenheit heat. Beach has great surf, too rough for the littlest kids and oldest folks but perfect for everyone in the middle to play in. Took a while to figure out where to get groceries and recommend stocking up in Liberia before you head down the coast. Listing is clear that boogie boards are available to rent from the house, wish they were included! ##### Jasmine V. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Kristen A. Dec 28, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous sunsets Great location right on the beach. Leanna and Kimberly were amazing hosts and so responsive to our needs. We were surprised that room cleaning and towel replacement was another 20 each cleaning but it was easy to simply decline that service. No TP in toilets so you must throw dirty TP in the garbage cans which means a cleaning is needed every few days. Def recommend having groceries stocked for you. . throw ##### Kristen A. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josh F. Aug 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing We had the absolute best time at Villa Olivia. We had a group of friends for a 40th birthday trip and we all enjoyed our time here. The beach is incredible and morning walks are just beautiful. The sunsets from even the back patio are incredible, less yet out on the beach. We rented surf boards for surging and had a blast. We lounged in the pool after coming in from excursions. Restaurants were just a short walk down the road or the beach, so we took advantage of those. Kimberley cooked dinner for us one night and breakfast one morning and it was so delicious- everyone in our group was so impressed! The watchdog Morena was such a joy to have around, you can tell she is well loved by everyone! Can’t wait to bring my kids with us here next time, they will love this place as much as we did. ##### Josh F. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judi B. Mar 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Ocean Stay!! Our family of 11 enjoyed our week long stay at Villa Olivia! The ocean views from the house are amazing and we watched the incredible sunsets nightly. Someone from our family walked to the close by tide pools daily where they saw lots of hermit crabs and even a couple of octopuses!! The house managers, Leeana and Elizabit, were very responsive to any questions we had and requests for help. We really appreciated Kimberly shopping so that we had groceries in the house when we arrived. As our flight was late and we didn’t get in until 8pm our first day, we were especially thankful that we’d had groceries delivered. Kimberly was knowledgeable about buying gluten free food for our family members who have Celiac. Kimberly and the staff at the house, kept the grounds clean, cleaned our bedrooms every other day or so, cleared away our trash and recycling every evening and kept the place secure all night. Each of the five bedrooms had bathrooms attached to them. All except one bedroom is only accessed through an outside courtyard. So perhaps this wouldn’t be a good house for younger children as they would be wandering outside to get to their parent’s bedroom.The main living area inside is not huge for eleven people, but the plentiful outside tables and chairs accommodated us just fine. The smallish pool was great for cooling off if you didn’t want to be in the ocean and has some great seats on one side from where you can see some of the ocean. We all loved our visit!!! ##### Judi B. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd K. Dec 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The property is in a perfect location where you can have some in the pool, on the patio or out surfing and all be in view of each other! Sharon and all the staff were great, very helpful and friendly. I have stayed at another property on the ocean front in playa grande, but Villa Olivia was much better with amazing views.I highly recommend it! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/42e9ec73-6e6a-4a23-bb15-7313d546ea3e-1765066902837.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2b10fb91-ce73-499a-adcd-c0a9fafdbc88-1765066902224.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/83285f2b-8cb1-48e2-a1f8-c1dcecdbe465-1765066898478.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Todd K. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### LeRoy J. Sep 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Awesome views from all water front bedrooms and pool. We really enjoyed the location. This is the perfect place if you want to escape with some close friends. The beach was never crowded and locals very nice .. we really enjoyed the stay and will highly recommend it. ##### LeRoy J. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom K. Jun 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful home Beautiful home with a superb beach location. The host was very responsive to our questions. Property is away from the hustle and bustle of the city which made it very relaxing. We had all our meals prepared by Kimberly and her staff. Food was excellent and plentiful. No one left the table hungry. It was the perfect decision to have all our meals at the house with Kimberly. Highly recommend. ##### Tom K. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Apr 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Great stay in a great place ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arlen H. Feb 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot, awesome sunsets Hope to rent it again! ##### Arlen H. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arlen H. Feb 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great vacation Awesome ##### Arlen H. Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria (Tori) R. May 1, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect beach vacation We loved our stay at Villa Olivia!! The beachfront location, very comfortable rooms set up for couples and singles, wonderful staff for cleaning/cooking/security/maintenance, close proximity to walk to restaurants and shops in beautiful Playa Grande, all made for an outstanding time with friends. ##### Victoria (Tori) R. Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### bridget g. May 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing vacation, amazing home, amazing staff. Couldn’t ask for more Best vacation ever! We must of said it a million times during our stay. Just wonderful! ##### bridget g. Stayed 5 nights in May 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael M. Apr 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awsome as always Always a joy to be there!!! Staff is great year after year!! Looking foward to more adventures there ##### Michael M. Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Darren T. Nov 2, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved our stay, Julie and the staff were amazing House is a touch dated, but amazing layout, tons of room!!! The rap around decks were out standing!!! Jeffery, Kimberly,Jose and the rest where awesome. Kitchen and BBQ area where great as well, kitchen has AC!!! THE VIEW AND LOCATION ARE ALL!!! TIME!!!! ##### Darren T. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terri S. May 17, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### FABULOUS! FABULOUS! FABULOUS! We waited an extra year (like everyone else because of the pandemic) to take this trip, and it was well worth the wait! We were 8 adults, and there was plenty of room for us, everyone had privacy, it was so great to have the beach so close for those who love the beach. We had Kimberly cook a few meals for us, and they were all delicious. We wanted to bring her home to cook for us! She was also so helpful with whatever small problems we had. Everyone we came in contact with during our visit was friendly and helpful. We used YouAreCostaRica for a couple of tours, and Mariana was the best to work with! I highly recommend using them if you are in the area. If I never take another vacation I will never regret taking this one, and I would definitely come back here again! ##### Terri S. Stayed 8 nights in May 2021 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Debbie M. Mar 18, 2019 #### Our first impression of the villa was a little dated and in need of some updating. We had on amazing stay at villa Olivia !! The staff always very helpful and chef Kimberly made us 2 fantastic meals that satisfied even the fussiest eaters. We are Costa Rica supplied us with the surf boards rentals for the week and were very helpful in guiding us through playa grande. The only communication I had with the manager was through email. She was not available to us throughout our stay. The villa was quite tired looking but the location on the of the ocean was pure paradise which made up for it . We did not rent a car for our stay but had a driver for most of our transportation for excursions and to tamarindo. The walk to the water taxi is much further then described in other reviews. The locals are very friendly and always willing to help you out. ##### Debbie M. Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2019