Title: Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=33934642&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape Family-friendly beachfront location with water park ## Photo gallery for Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape ![Outdoor dining - Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape (Potrero)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33934700/33934642/481ad18e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape (Potrero)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33934700/33934642/ffccfce4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape (Potrero)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33934700/33934642/d2fc104d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool - Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape (Potrero)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33934700/33934642/b369f083.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels - Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape (Potrero)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33934700/33934642/d2dc3265.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Casa Columbine, where the sound of waves and warm ocean breeze set the tone for a perfect Surf Side Vacation. Across the road from Playa Potrero's soft volcanic sand, this private home boasts a pool right off the covered lanai. Explore nearby world-class beaches like Flamingo and Tamarindo for shopping or find seclusion at Penca and Prieta. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathrooms1900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer ## 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. ### Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape The perfect Surf Side Vacation starts at Casa Columbine. New 2 Bed & 2 Bath Home with pool and easy beach access. The beach access is across the road and a 3 minute walk past 4 other homes to the Playa Potrero public access. The house is new and opened in January 2016. Exclusive Private Home on Playa Potrero, awarded the prestigious Blue Flag designation as an outstanding ecological beach. Steps away from the Ocean, and your private pool is right off the covered lanai. Playa Potrero is renowned for its soft volcanic sand, and gentle warm ocean water. It's the perfect swimmer's and walker's beach. Casa Columbine is the perfect location for the “Beach Hopper” with many world class beaches nearby. There is Potrero for Relaxation, Flamingo and Tamarindo for People Watching and Shopping, Penca and Prieta for Seclusion, Conchal for getting Back to Nature and Playa Grande for Costa Rica's best surfing. The best Sun, Surf, Pool, Beaches, Restaurants, Bars, Jungles, that Costa Rica has to offer. Your visit includes membership at the Costa Rica Sailing Center (renting sailboats, stand uo surfboard, bikes and yoga classes), a 5 minute walk down the beach. Your stay will begin with picking up the keys to Casa Columbine from our professional property management company (they can arrange transportation, tours, shopping for groceries and even a private chef!). Your stay will be uninterrupted, peaceful, and everything you should expect from a beach vacation in Costa Rica. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Massage - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Limo/town car service - Car available - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Lanai - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator (single-level property) - Single level property - Stair-free path to entrance - Tile flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Concierge services - Housekeeping (on request) - Phone - Safe ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycles - Billiards/pool table - Boat - Golf - Kayak - Pickleball - Water park - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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 - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycle parking - Bicycles - Double-glazed windows - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Living plant wall - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Solar energy - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 1,900 square feet - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets - Wind energy ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91490000/91487300/91487234/773af3f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Home w/ Private Pool & Covered Patio Near the Beach Potrero - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=91487234&PinnedHotelID=91487234&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73980000/73976000/73975901/w3876h2616x0y0-29368078.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to Everything! 2BR Villa at Playa Penca! 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Renters of 3 weeks or more recieve a discount but will be responsible for paying electricity charges upon check out (typically $200 range) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property uses wind and solar energy 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 fire extinguisher, 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 not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Casa Columbine Beach Side Escape Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape Potrero Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape Private vacation home ## About the area Located in Tempate, this vacation home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Playa Potrero and Flamingo Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Reserva Conchal Golf Course. Traveling with kids? Consider Diamante Eco Adventure Park and Monkey Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Potrero travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Potrero.dx6035420) [View more Vacation homes in Potrero](https://www.expedia.ca/Potrero-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6035420-aaPrivateVacationHomes.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%7C10.45030%2C-85.77129&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HnBHbMjwnQ1eHYAtizLf-XGKSpk=) Potrero, Guanacaste ### What's nearby - ![Potrero Beach near Flamingo in Guanacaste, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976705709/624aa3aa-67a7-4a69-8eb0-89eba7187981.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Playa Potrero 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - ![Playa Penca ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035420/e8247ead-6854-45df-8d6d-97c6aecb2bce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Penca Beach 9 min drive \- 3.9 km - ![Playa prieta had beautiful black sand and lava rocks. Not another person in sight every time we visited.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035420/858046fb-d290-4253-b596-40510ab07f18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Playa Prieta 11 min drive \- 4.6 km - Potrero Bay 1 min walk \- 0.0 km ### Getting around - Tamarindo (TNO) 38 min drive ### Restaurants - Soda Marcell 15 min walk - Restaurante Pleamar 5 min drive - Bar & Restaurante Arenas 8 min walk - License to Chill Pool Bar - Coco Loco Bar & Restaurant 8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape? ### Is Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape? ### What time is check-out at Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape? ### Where is Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape 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 132 8 - Good 11 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renee D. Jun 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Home We enjoyed our stay, the home was clean and everything was very well maintained. The roof did appear to need some work, but it didn't impact our visit. ##### Renee D. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Felicia D. Nov 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay!! Beautiful and clean property, with a great location. ##### Felicia D. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tess H. Mar 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property! The property was fantastic! Had every item you would need for a wonderful stay. The pool was perfect during the afternoons when the beach was too hot. All the restaurants you would need and markets walking distance. ##### Tess H. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan & Jessica M. Feb 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### relaxation! My husband and I stayed here for the second time and so enjoy the home! We love how close it is to the beach and local restaurants. The place is very clean and comfortable and we absolutely LOVE the pool! Thank you for an awesome stay! We hope to be back again next year! ##### Dan & Jessica M. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather K. May 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wow what a great place! Everything exceeded expectations would definitely stay again. Location was perfect! ##### Heather K. Stayed 6 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel D. Dec 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Two thumbs up Beautiful home! Quiet neighborhood. Had the awesome beach all to ourselves. ##### Daniel D. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kent D. Mar 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great home Great location and very well equipped and comfortable home. Wish we were staying longer. Our only negative was that we assumed that when the listing said “oceanfront” that it was right on the ocean. Only one block from the ocean but with the buildings in front of the house you couldn’t even see the water. ##### Kent D. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### April C. Oct 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Vacation This house is everything you could ask for. Close to the beach, very private and quiet. Kitchen was well stocked with appliances and spices. Will be booking again. ##### April C. Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dana K. Jul 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Casa Columbine was fantastic! The inside and outside spaces were updated, comfortable, clean, and cared for well. The backyard was an oasis with the pool and manicured gardens. We even saw monkeys, iguanas, and unique birds from the back patio. The owners stocked everything to cook excellent meals (cookware, spices, etc.), spend hours at the beach (chairs, coolers, towels, and toys), or simply relax in their expansive home. Having a full size washer and dryer allowed us to pack light for the trip. Check in and out were seamless with clear directions from the property managers and the owner. The house is close to the beach, restaurants, and many outdoor adventures, but some days we couldn’t tear ourselves away from the refreshing pool and garden. We would rate Mike’s wonderful property more than five stars if we could, and are already planning a return trip for next year. If you are looking for a clean, safe, well-appointed, beautiful home with a private pool near to everything in Playa Potrero, book Casa Columbine now. ##### Dana K. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacklyn M. Dec 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Home The property was beautiful and well maintained. The pool was gorgeous . Truly enjoyed our stay. ##### Jacklyn M. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pat B. Apr 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We love it here! This was our fourth stay at Casa Columbine. We feel very comfortable here and have everything we need. The new couch is great! We love the private yard and pool and used it every day. We were a bit surprised to find that the vacant lot on one side that had tree removal happening last year was now a road going past the house. There's a bit more traffic and noise due to that, although the yard is fenced and has many bushes and foliage so it's screened pretty well. Once again, Tropical Homes, the management company, was very responsive with helping with arrangements and a few minor issues that came up. Hope to be back yet again! ##### Pat B. Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bradley D. May 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyable Great place to stay. House, property, and pool are all beautiful. Close to grocery stores and places to eat. Owner left a list of places to eat and things to do, which was very helpful. House had everything we needed, so just had to bring clothes. Would definitely stay here again. ##### Bradley D. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kyle L. Aug 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Casa columbine family trip We stayed here for 10 days with 3 children. It was awesome. Great location, easy check in, very responsive owner when we had questions. There is so much to do here and the locals are really friendly and appreciative of the visitors from other countries. Would definitely visit this area again. Tropical homes concierge was awesome to work with as well! ##### Kyle L. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan A. Dec 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Home Our experience was excellent. The property was wonderfully maintained and the location is exceptional. Development around the home made it a little noisy during the day however escaping to the surrounding beaches was quick and easy. I would definitely stay here again. ##### Megan A. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan M. Aug 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Property! Great property in a fantastic location. Very close walk to what amounted to our own private beach. Pool in the backyard was great to have. Property management company was great to work with, even helping us find a custom birthday cake for our son. Cannot recommend this property enough. If it's available, book it! ##### Jonathan M. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jon R. Jul 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Getaway Home for our Family Vacation We all loved staying at Casa Columbine. Everything was perfect! Great communication throughout. The house had everything we needed and was not only conveniently located but also tucked away in a quiet location near the beach. We could not have asked for more yet, as a pleasant surprise, concierge services were available to help arrange all of our activities and excursions, as well as chef-cooked meals at the home and a golf cart for our local travel needs. Tere, our concierge, was amazing! We would not hesitate to return and would highly recommend Casa Columbine for your next stay in Costa Rica! ##### Jon R. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary L. Aug 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Great house. House was very nice and clean. Home was comfortable with ac and ceiling fans even on the outside patio. Pool was wonderful. Used that on a daily basis. No issues with anything with the home. Beach at the home is a very short walk. We did go to flamingo beach which is a short drive. You do need a car and a 4 wheel drive is best to get to the other local beaches. Some beach roads are not passable without a 4 wheel drive car. ##### Mary L. Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kristen P. Jul 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay, great location. Overall a great stay and great house. A perfect location, a short walk to a beautiful beach. We hit some heavy traffic on the way in and had to pay a $20 late check-in fee. We arrived around 7pm. Check-in included someone meeting you at the house and walking you through the property. After a long day of traveling we were ready to settle in immediately. We would have preferred a lockbox to check-in or another method. We did not feel like we needed a tour of the house and the $20 fee was annoying but other than that a really great place where we had an absolute blast. ##### Kristen P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Dec 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous two weeks at Casa Columbine For the second year in a row we stayed (a couple) at Mike Malone’s Casa Columbine. Great privacy with a very private pool and super kitchen. The beach is a 5 minute walk, and since there are no resorts or high rises on this beach, you pretty much have it all to yourself. Yoga facility a 10 minute walk down the beach with multiple daily classes for as little as $10 per class. The bay is protected from large waves and supports distance swims. The property managers are responsive and very accommodating. We hope to be back again! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan & Jessica M. Feb 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### couples retreat My husband and I had a great time and so loved Casa Columbine. The house was clean and had everything we needed. We loved being on the back deck of the house. Our favorite thing though was the private pool! We swam in it every day! We love the area and it's an easy walk to the beach and several restaurants in the area. Michelle was who we were in contact with and she was great! She was there to meet us and introduce us to the house and was always available if we had questions or concerns. Thank you to everyone!!!! ##### Dan & Jessica M. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sebastian G., Arlington, VA Aug 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### This is what vacations are all about! We had a great vacation! The house is modern and has all the comforts of home in a paradise like location. One block from playa Potrero where you will see some of the best sunsets ever, a short driving distance from top 10 beaches in CR - Dante/Dantita, Penca, Flamingo. A short trip to Tamarindo for surfing. Plus you can walk on the beach to several restaurant options in Potrero. The pool in the back is so relaxing and the kayak was a very nice surprise and we put it to good use to explore Potrero. You will want to stay forever!! Mike - if you decide to sell in a few years, let us know! :-) ##### Sebastian G. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela H. Jun 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Piece of Paradise It has been over 20 years since I've been to Costa Rica and it is exactly how I remembered. The people and food are amazing! And this house was the perfect location. Walking distance to a fairly private beach, this home has everything you need. From a great sound system to a beautiful pool, we didn't want for anything. I highly recommend using Miguel for his private chef service. He and Anna made us several delicious meals during our stay with the freshest food you can imagine. And the concierge service took great care of us during our stay making sure we had everything we needed. I will not be waiting another 20 years to come back. ##### Angela H. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dorothy L. Mar 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Casa Columbine an Oasis in Potrero Costa Rica We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful, comfortable home. Perfectly set up for 2 couples or a family. Well equipped kitchen with everything you need! Things like dish detergent, dishwasher detergent, paper towels, toilet paper all provided. Lots of pool toys, folding chairs and beach towels for use. Very good a.c in all areas. A must with temperatures in the high 30’s while we were there. Very good communication with our concierge Michelle. All questions answered and her introductory tour covered everything. The extensive written suggestions and “things to know” is much appreciated. Great access to all the necessary shops are close by and a great selection of good restaurants nearby. The pool and outdoor shaded area (with fans) ##### Dorothy L. Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pat B. Mar 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Third Time Back at Casa Columbine! This was our third stay at Casa Columbine so obviously we love it and feel very comfortable here! This time our son was able to join us and was well accommodated in the second bedroom. He really loved it, too. Our two daughters and families with young children also joined us in Costa Rica, staying at another house nearby (also managed by Tropical Homes, a real plus) and they were able to enjoy the pool a couple of times as well. Overall, this is the perfect house for us- very private yard, lovely pool, a short walk to the beach or to restaurants nearby. We rented a golf cart for our stay and that was just right for us. The house had everything we needed to relax and enjoy our stay. Michelle from Tropical Homes helped us set up airport transportation, golf carts, outings, and was generally helpful with various recommendations. Another wonderful trip and we hope to be back again in the future! ##### Pat B. Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michaela S. Feb 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Return to Paradise This is our second time staying at Casa Columbine (but our 6th time visiting Playa Potrero) and we fell in love with it all over again. It is the absolute perfect base and a comfy and relaxing vacation home. The garden, lanai and private pool are really the best part, but the rest of the home is so comfortable, well-stocked, nicely decorated and just so easy to live in. It is perfectly located for the beach (literally just steps away) and the wonderful little restaurants in Potrero (including the stellar new Indian spot!). Michelle, the concierge from the property management company was incredibly helpful and stayed in touch throughout our 2 weeks helping with transportation to/from the airport, getting our initial groceries stocked, recommending restaurants and arranging a dinner with a private chef at our home (highlight of the trip), We adore Potrero and the small beach town vibe (shhh...don't tell too many other people about it, it's our little secret!) and we can't wait to return to Casa Columbine again next year! ##### Michaela S. 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