Title: Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=42441124&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach Waterfront vacation home with private pool and kitchen ## Photo gallery for Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach ![Outdoor pool - Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach (Playa Grande)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42450000/42441200/42441124/bd72b9cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach (Playa Grande)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42450000/42441200/42441124/c8d36430.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books, stereo - Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach (Playa Grande)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42450000/42441200/42441124/0be8081a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach (Playa Grande)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42450000/42441200/42441124/39252f15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach (Playa Grande)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42450000/42441200/42441124/186c8367.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the essence of Costa Rica at Casa Marbella, nestled between a mangrove estuary and the beach. The private pool is perfect for relaxation or a yoga session, while the open gourmet kitchen features granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Each bedroom suite has its own bathroom and individually controlled air conditioners. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 93000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## 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 Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach 4 Bedrooms | 4.5 Bathrooms | Sleeps up to 9 (Main house: 3BR/3.5BA + optional private in-law (villa) suite with kitchen) Why You’ll Love It • Prime Location – Steps from the estuary off the backyard with direct water taxi to Tamarindo (skip the 20-min drive) • Beach Access – 5-minute walk to Playa Grande’s surf, sunsets & turtle nesting grounds • Private Pool & Lush Gardens – Unwind in your shaded tropical retreat, perfect for a refreshing dip, a serene yoga session, or grilling surrounded by nature’s beauty • Wildlife Encounters – Howler monkeys, parrots & tropical birds right outside your door • Walk to Dining & Live Music – Just a 2-minute stroll to restaurants, bars, and a convenience store, with some of Playa Grande’s best dining right in Palm Beach Estates and live music scheduled some nights The Space Casa Marbella blends modern comfort with Costa Rica’s natural beauty. Set in the gated Palm Beach Estates community, the villa sits between Playa Grande’s white sands and a protected mangrove estuary. Main House – 3 bedrooms, each with en-suite bath, ceiling fan, and individually controlled A/C: • Primary Suite – King bed, two ceiling fans, dual vanities, Juliet balcony • Guest Suite 1 – Queen bed, pool, jungle & estuary views • Guest Suite 2 – Queen bed, dual vanities • Bonus Loft – Futon with A/C, ideal for 1 adult or 2 kids Optional In-Law Suite / Villa – Separate entrance, king bed, kitchenette, en-suite bath (available for an additional nightly fee; you will never have separate renters during your stay). Amenities • Gourmet kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances & dishwasher • Open living area looking out over the pool and estuary vegetation • Sprawling layout with both open living areas and separate bedroom suites for privacy • Covered patio & pool deck for lounging or dining al fresco • Gas grill poolside under the deck • Safes in both main house & in-law suite • Security system, gated community of Palm Beach Estates with night guard • Whole property WiFi with strong, reliable coverage indoors and out, perfect for streaming, remote work, or staying connected poolside The Experience Wake up to the sound of howler monkeys, spend the day surfing, fishing, or exploring, and return to your private pool shaded by lush vegetation. Watch spectacular sunsets on the beach, or take the water taxi across the estuary to lively Tamarindo for shops, nightlife, and dining. Playa Grande is part of Las Baulas National Park, famous for its leatherback turtle nesting grounds - an unforgettable sight if you visit during nesting season. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Safe ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 3,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113970000/113963100/113963055/770b4eee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tamarindo Sunset Beach House, Costa Rica Pura Vida! 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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 Vrbo Property Nestled in Nature Vacation Villa ## About the area ![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%7C10.32058%2C-85.83555&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Hw2Oq0aVfNFWrBG2ygGtktvkSQ4=) Playa Grande, Guanacaste #### What's nearby - Grande Beach \- 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Casino Diria \- 34 min drive \- 19.5 km - Tamarindo Beach \- 35 min drive \- 18.9 km - Playa Langosta \- 42 min drive \- 22.0 km - Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course \- 50 min drive \- 27.2 km #### Getting around - Tamarindo (TNO) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬30 min drive - ‪Nari - ‬31 min drive - ‪Pico Bistro - ‬30 min drive - ‪Rural - ‬26 min drive - ‪Agua Salada - ‬30 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach have a pool? ### Is Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach? ### What time is check-out at Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach? ### Where is Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Casa Marbella – Private Oasis on the Estuary, 5-Min Walk to Playa Grande Beach 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 81 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter C. Feb 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Convenient Stay The house is in a great location with easy access to beautiful beach, market and restaurants, all in Pal Beach Estates. The rooms are separated enough to provide privacy but common areas (living room, kitchen and pool deck) allow opportunity for socializing. ##### Peter C. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trudy J., Stratford, ON, Canada Mar 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous stay Loved our time here. The 10 year old twin boys basically lived on the pool when at the house. Large house with good instruction by hosts. Great location to walk to the beach. Took a night turtle tour that was amazing. ##### Trudy J. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darla W. Mar 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Playa Grande Our family has been travelling to Playa Grande for a number of years and we really enjoyed our time at Casa Marbella. Kristi was very helpful with lots of recommendations for activities. We will be returning!! ##### Darla W. Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob K. Dec 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing location with total tranquility The property backs up to the nature reserve and we had a howler monkey right in the tree above as we swam. The pool was perfect and the patio cover kept us cool from the hot afternoon sun. Beach and restaurants are within an easy walk so everything you need for a relaxing vacation is right there. The hosts were amazing and there to help with anything needed. Overall an awesome experience! ##### Rob K. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clark P. Aug 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tropical jungle hideaway Casa Marbella was a slice of heaven backing up to the estuary that offered a quiet solace of nature with wildlife at your fingertips. Short walk to the beach eliminated any foot traffic by the house but close enough to local eateries that safety was never a concern. Kristi and Doug were there for any questions or concerns and made our stay comfortable. Highly recommend Cafe Mar Azul for all meals, please say hi to Grace for us! The Tres Leches is to die for!!!!! Will definitely stay here again on our next trip back to Costa Rica! ##### Clark P. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Preston P. Dec 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet, convenient location We had a great stay. Kristi is a great host and was communicative and helpful. The location is great if you are looking for something quiet but still within an easy walk or drive of restaurants. Our kids spent hours in the pool, which was cleaned daily, except for Sunday. The beach near this house is excellent for finding shells and surfing/boogie boarding. We also used the casita that is attached but separate from the rest of the house, which was great to give the other adults in our group space. Overall, great property! ##### Preston P. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colette D. Feb 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great House and Location We had a great 10 days in this home. The rooms are spacious and comfortable and they all have their own bathrooms with showers. The kitchen is well stocked and the living area is roomy and comfortable. Having a private pool was fabulous and there are many shaded areas to relax in the yard so you can enjoy the outdoors when it is hot and sunny. The pool gets a variety of shade and sun throughout the day which is perfect. The deck furniture is comfortable with lots of seating options. It is a short walk to a great surfing beach and there are a lot of great places to eat nearby. Kristi and Doug are wonderful property managers and they are an excellent resource for recommendations for activities. If you can do the La Leona Waterfall hike we highly recommend that one and we also loved the catamaran tour. We would definitely return there again! ##### Colette D. Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Sandi W. Jan 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas Vacation The property is functional, the interior is sparsely decorated with older furniture (some of which was not in good shape). The exterior is lovey, with a nice pool and lounge chairs. No pool floats though and no full sun if you are looking for an opportunity to tan. The beach is a good 10 minute walk, but is a great area because it doesn’t get too crowded and has good waves for surfing. The water taxi is also a 10 minute walk. We did have some communication difficulties with the manager - don’t expect a timely response over VBRO. Once you are in country on WhatsApp it improved tremendously. ##### Sandi W. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ross W. Jun 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay in Playa Grande Really loved the house and location. 5 mins walk from playa grande. Just a few steps to the river. The house was well equipped and exceeded expectations. The pool area was lovely. It was neat to see birds, monkeys, lizards and bats on or near the property. Kristi the neighbor and concierge was wonderful and so helpful. I’d book here again if I make it back to Playa Grande. Having 4-5 restaurants within a few minutes walk was excellent. There was even people that could bring fresh fish directly to the house. Great experience. We were a family of seven and had plenty of room with the included (extra) mother in law suite. ##### Ross W. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn T. Jan 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hidden Paradise Fantastic place, great location! Great people! Great food! Kristi was fantastic setting up our tours and transportation with Alvaro. Alvaro and Jose were fabulous and very accommodating and informative. Great restaurants all within walking distance. Beach was beautiful and not busy. Walked to Tamarindo on the beach a few times, very busy over there but cool to see, just remember to bring money to take the boat across the river. Lots of surfing, low tide was incredible to see. Sunsets so beautiful. Only negative would be needed more comfortable patio furniture around pool, there wasn’t enough lounge chairs we had to use the wooden chairs from the table. Would go back in a heart beat!!! Thanks Kristi for making our stay spectacular!! ##### Dawn T. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Courtney C. Apr 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Safe, private, relaxing getaway My husband and I booked this property to take our two young adult sons (21 and 22)on a family vacation. The gated community was perfect for our sons to venture out without us worrying about them driving to unfamiliar areas. It was very convenient to have shops, cafe, restaurant and bar in the gated community. I spent more time on the patio by the pool than in the house! Beautiful layout with sun and shaded areas at different times of the day, surprisingly private. You can also see the estuary from the patio. Beach access was really easy and our sons made it down for every sunset. The bedrooms were very large, everyone had their own beautiful bathroom. Kristi and Doug made our late arrival so easy as well as early checkout. They recommended the best places that we ate in our entire 10 days in Costa Rica. Kitchen and outdoor cooking area were more than enough for our group size. Beautiful home, highly recommend! ##### Courtney C. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Deanna H. Jul 31, 2024 Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy #### Casa Marbella First let me say we had a very good time despite a few disappointing things. The villa was a bit oversold. It was adequate for our needs but little things like sheets with tiny holes, dirty bathroom walls,especially the down stairs half bath. The pool was in the shade 90% of the day. Gated community is dirt roads with a arm across the entrance unattended during the day. Kristi made the car rental and transportation to and from the airport very easy. The house is 30-60 minutes from activities such as fishing, snorkel boats, zip lining etc. 3 restaurants in the compound was a plus. The beach is quiet and beautiful. Watch the water.. strong rip tides in some areas. Take them serious when they say to keep doors locked and alarm activated. We failed to lock a sliding door and the alarm was not set the night we were robbed while we slept. Our own fault for getting complacent as the area feels very safe. ##### Deanna H. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jennifer D. Jul 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy #### Met expectations for the most part My family of 5 (two adults, 3 teens) stayed for 8 nights. The house is very large and we had an overall nice experience. However, the road leading to the community is riddled with potholes, so much so that we didn't want to leave during our stay so we didn't have to pass through it. The location of the house is very convenient to the beach and local restaurants which we found delightful. The mattresses in most of the bedrooms were comfortable, but the one in the king upstairs bedroom needs to be replaced. Walking to that bedroom is an adventure due to the dozen bats who live in the breezeway leading to it. The window glass in the upstairs queen bedroom has a large crack in it. On our first night, we woke up to find a scorpion in the bedroom that probably got in through the crack. Nobody felt comfortable staying in that room the rest of the week. Aside from the bedrooms, there is no comfortable furniture anywhere in the house. The plastic loungers by the pool are cracked. One of the showers did not work at all and despite telling the manger about it on the first day of our stay, it was never fixed. Contrary to other reviews, we had a very hard time communicating with Kristi. She said she would meet us at the house at check in but never showed up. We sent a few messages during the week asking for recommendations, etc., and always waited several days for a one or two sentence reply which by then was too late to be useful. The guide book in the house is old and dirty. Overall ok. ##### Jennifer D. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danielle S. Apr 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Great We really enjoyed our stay here. We especially loved being right by the Estuary and beach. Best of both worlds! ##### Danielle S. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tyra B. Mar 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Love this house. And Grande ##### Tyra B. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danny S. Apr 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outstanding stay Very comfortable home, easy to find, property manager available excellent communication ##### Danny S. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colt W. Oct 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cool Place Nice house. Had a ball. ##### Colt W. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike D. Jan 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Hideaway! This house, nestled in a quiet location close to the beach, is perfect for relaxing. With a few restaurants, small market, coffee shop, and a surf shop, there is plenty within walking distance. The house is incredible, and the property manager is very accommodating. We would definitely consider staying here again. ##### Mike D. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ricky E. Jul 22, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent family location Casa Marbella was the perfect place for our two families. The house was spacious, the pool was great and the house’s location was serene. Kristi and Doug, the property managers, were awesome! 5 stars all the way around! Can’t wait to go back. ##### Ricky E. ### 10/10 Excellent #### DANA L., United States Jun 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Palm Beach Estates is A+ Such a great vacay. Home was beautiful and Kristi and Doug were so responsive and helpful. Thank you ##### DANA L. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward C. Jul 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing oasis Great location! Easy walk to the beach. Big house, with lots of rooms. Hard to find a place to accommodate five single adults. This place was perfect. Upgraded and clean. Highly recommend Kristi’s house! ##### Edward C. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ricky S. Jun 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### June 2023 The house was everything described. It was great! Kristi was great...everything she reccomended was great; from transfers, trips, food, activities, etc... The neighborhood was perfect as well! This was a great home and location for a family vacation. ##### Ricky S. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelsey C. Jan 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! The house is wonderful and in a perfect location. It's minutes from the beach and the neighborhood is quite and relaxing. The house is just as described and very well equipped. We made several meals in the house and had everything we needed. Beds are comfy and each room is very big with their own bathrooms. The property managers are on site and ready to help at a moments notice with anything from issues at the house to booking services around town. ##### Kelsey C. Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grant H., Ontario Dec 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Will Return! It was everything you could ask for. Beautiful house with everything we needed. Lots of room for 8 adults and 1 child. Fantastic location- so close to beach, restaurants/bars, surfing, boat to Tamarindo. Big bonus was property managers -always available to help, arrange for driver, services etc. couldn’t ask for anything more! ##### Grant H. Stayed 22 nights in Nov 2022 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erica J. Sep 13, 2013 #### Awesome house in a wonderful area of Costa Rica! Casa Marbella exceeded our expectations. The house is great and Playa Grande area is one of our favorites in Costa Rica. The area is laid back with several really good restaurants (Hotel Bula Bula and El Huerto's). The beach is beautiful and uncrowded. PG also has a great local surf shop (Frijoles Locos) that rents surf boards, arranges surf lessons, tours, etc.). The owner of the house, Steve Julius, was great to work with. I would highly recommend Playa Grande and Casa Marbella. ##### Erica J. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Secrets Bahia Mita Surf & Spa - Adults Only - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Vallarta-Hotels-Secrets-Bahia-Mita-Surf-Spa.h63854757.Hotel-Information) > > [Iberostar Selection Coral Cancún - Adults Only - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Cancun-Hotels-Coral-Level-At-Iberostar-Selection-Cancun-Adults-Only-All-Inclusive.h28763088.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in North Hollywood](https://www.expedia.ca/North-Hollywood-Hotels.d8915.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Four Points by Sheraton Grande Prairie](https://www.expedia.ca/Grande-Prairie-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Grande-Prairie.h21136416.Hotel-Information) > > [New York-New York Hotel & Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Las-Vegas-Hotels-New-York-New-York-Hotel-Casino.h41080.Hotel-Information) > > [Luxury Beach House Rental with Hot Tub, 30 meters to Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Looe-Hotels-Luxury-Beach-House-Rental-With-Hot-Tub.h27313935.Hotel-Information) > > [The Marcel at Gramercy](https://www.expedia.ca/New-York-Hotels-The-Marcel-At-Gramercy.h67740.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Hamilton (YHM) to Calgary (YYC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yhm/yyc/hamilton-to-calgary) > > [Flights from LON-All Airports to Barcelona Intl.](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/lon/bcn/london-to-barcelona) > > [Flights from Sarasota (SRQ) to Detroit (DTW)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/srq/dtw/sarasota-to-detroit) > > [Flights from Winnipeg (YWG) to Manila (MNL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ywg/mnl/winnipeg-to-manila) > > [Flights from Canada](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/31/flights-from-canada) > > [Flights from Karachi (KHI) to Montreal (YUL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/khi/yul/karachi-to-montreal) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Goffs (YHZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/yhz/toronto-to-halifax) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Saskatoon (YXE)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/yxe/toronto-to-saskatoon) > > [Flights from Louisville (SDF) to Calgary (YYC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/sdf/yyc/louisville-to-calgary) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Deer Lake (YDF)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/ydf/toronto-to-deer-lake) ### Cars > [Car rentals in St. Stephen](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-St-Stephen.d181824.Car-Rental-Guide) ### Packages > [Millennium Place](https://www.expedia.ca/Millennium-Place-Edmonton.d6145356.Vacation-Attraction) > > [Blue Mountain Ski Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Blue-Mountain-Ski-Resort-The-Blue-Mountains.d6055441.Vacation-Attraction) ### General > [Visit California](https://www.expedia.ca/California.dx206) > > [Visit Shaughnessy Village](https://www.expedia.ca/Montreal-Shaughnessy-Village.dx553248635976398618)