Title: Gringo Paradise, a perfect Costa Rican get away! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Gringo Paradise, a perfect Costa Rican get away! Villa with kitchen, near Playa Potrero ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34490000/34485500/34485420/938e73d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34490000/34485500/34485420/66a54605.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34490000/34485500/34485420/859b5a98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34490000/34485500/34485420/fadc41a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34490000/34485500/34485420/14652f0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a 24/7 gated community, this beautiful Italian-style villa offers a cozy retreat just blocks from Playa Penca. Unwind on the screened-in porch or take advantage of the resort-style pool and nearby amenities like an Italian restaurant, bakery, fish market, and bar. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Pool - Parking available ## 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. ### Gringo Paradise, a perfect Costa Rican get away! Beautiful Italian style villa located just a few blocks from one of Costa Rica's most beautiful beaches, Playa Penca. The villa is safely located is a 24/7 gated community with a resort style Pool. It's a cozy villa with a well equipped kitchen and a roomy screened in porch for relaxing.The villa has one private bedroom, one loft bedroom and a large sofa, two full baths, and a washing machine, dryer, and clothes line. The secure neighborhood includes a wonderful little square that includes a fantastic Italian restaurant and bar, an incredible bakery, a fish market, sausage maker, barber shop, cooking school, and a travel agent. The neighborhood is well maintained by gardeners and contains beautiful foliage and mature trees including Banana, Mango, and even star fruit. There are many excellent restaurants nearby as well as grocery stores and recreational options. Potrero is a sleepy low-stress community surrounded by many wonderful beaches and only a short 30 minute drive to the beautiful, bustling beach town of Tamarindo. It's a relatively short drive from the Liberia international airport, less than an hour. Costa Rica's best sunsets can be found here. Escape the hustle and bustle of the big city and have a truly relaxing vacation in Potrero in our little slice of Paradise! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - In a village ### Things to do - Golf ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Gated community - Housekeeping (on request) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31180000/31171400/31171308/6aeb97a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa Malibu - Paradise on Earth with Ocean Views by Playa Conchal 4 k north of Matapalo - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.6 Excellent 19 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=31171308&PinnedHotelID=31171308&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5170000/5164700/5164682/78ca3c2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Flamingo Marina Resort Cabo Velas - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 5.6 150 reviews CA $121 CA $137 total includes taxes & fees Dec 1 - Dec 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=5164682&PinnedHotelID=5164682&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116570000/116560700/116560632/e428156b_edited_3af2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunset Hill Oceanview Oasis, 5 min walk to beach, restaurants, nightlife; Pool Tamarindo - Pool - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=116560632&PinnedHotelID=116560632&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61620000/61611100/61611032/47adb79e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lux condo: Fully equipped, 4 pools, near beautiful beaches, 10min from Tamarindo Tamarindo - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=61611032&PinnedHotelID=61611032&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41920000/41916900/41916876/0e1c4ef8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachfront Condo with Warm, Rustic Interiors & Direct Access to Playa Flamingo Playa Flamingo - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=41916876&PinnedHotelID=41916876&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114900000/114898200/114898195/9cd2d40d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3-bedroom house surrounded by nature, close drive to beach, equipped kitchen, El Llano de Tempate - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=114898195&PinnedHotelID=114898195&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![An infinity pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95980000/95975500/95975465/df3390af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Playa Ocotal 2-bedroom condo offers incredible ocean views from every room! 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Please move BBQ pit to front or back porch to use and clean ashes afterwards Remove trash and food when you check out please ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: It's a FAMILY Villa! However loft stairs steep ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties Small parties ok, respect neighbors ### 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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12 Note from host: Small parties ok, respect neighbors 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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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Villa Potrero ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=10.454489,-85.76768&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:swy%7E%40%7EnnjO%3FO%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%40O%40O%40O%40O%40OBM%40QBMBOBOBMBODMBODODMBMDOFMDMDOFMDMFMFMFMFMFKFMHMHKFMHKHKHKHKHKHKJKHKJIJIHKJIJKJIJGLIJIJILIJELILGJGLGLGLGLGLELENELGLCLENELCNCLENCLCNCNALCNANCNALANANANAN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBL%40NBNBLBNDLBNDLBLDNBLFLDLDLDLFLFLFLFLFJFLHLDJHJHLHJHJFJHJJJHJJHHJHJJHJHJHJJJHJFJHJHLFJHLFLFLFJFLFLFLFLDLFNDLDLDNDLDLBNDNBLBNBLBNBNBL%40PBL%40N%40N%40N%40N%40N%40N%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FLAP%3FL%3FPALAPALANANANCNANCNCLCNCNCLCNELCNENELELENELGLELGLGLGNGJGLGJGLILGJILIJGJIJKLIJIJIHKJKJIHKHKJKHKHKHKFMJKFKHMFMFKHMFMDMFMFMFMDMDMFMDOBMDMDODMBOBMBOBOBMBO%40OBO%40M%40OBO%3FO%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAO%3FMCOAOAOCMAOCOCMCOCMCOCMEOEMEMCMEOGMEMEMGMGMGMEKGMIMGKGMIKGKKMGKIKIKIKKIIKIKKIKKIIKIKIMIKIKIKGMIKIMGMGKGMGKGOGMEMGMEMEMGOEMCMEOEOCMEOCMCOCOCMCOAOCOAOAOAOAMAQ%3FMAQ%3FM%3FQ%3FM&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xgNlAdEi-sspFY8J400qNelev-E=) Potrero, Guanacaste Province #### What's nearby - Potrero Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Penca Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Playa Potrero - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Playa Prieta - 3 min drive - 1.8 km - Coco Beach - 42 min drive - 27.5 km #### Getting around - Tamarindo (TNO) - 37 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Restaurante Pleamar - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Shack - ‬16 min walk - ‪The Beach House - ‬4 min drive - ‪Soda Marcell - ‬2 min walk - ‪Surf Box - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Gringo Paradise, a perfect Costa Rican get away! have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Gringo Paradise, a perfect Costa Rican get away! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Gringo Paradise, a perfect Costa Rican get away!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Gringo Paradise, a perfect Costa Rican get away!? > Check-out is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Gringo Paradise, a perfect Costa Rican get away! located? > Situated near the beach, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Potrero Bay and Playa Potrero. Penca Beach and Playa Prieta are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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