Beautiful Ocean View Condo, great location- Steps to Flamingo Beach

Q: Is Beautiful Ocean View Condo, great location- Steps to Flamingo Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Beautiful Ocean View Condo, great location- Steps to Flamingo Beach located?

Situated near the beach, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Flamingo Beach and Potrero Bay. Playa Potrero is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

8/10 Good

Layne R.

Jan 24, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Oceanica 824

Very nice property in a beautiful location. Checkin process was ok, but could be much better (no one available onsite to cover any issues (small or large)). Lights not on in stairwell, night or day. Drip in 2nd bathroom. Bed mattresses were ok, but given the price of the unit, could be better. Otherwise, loved the unit. Best location in Playa Flamingo

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

William F., Denver

Jan 26, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we were looking for.

This property is a little older but very well maintained, attractively decorated, comfortably furnished and has nice covered outdoor living space. The views are good and the proximity to the beach and restaurants is hard to beat. The property manager communicated well and was always very prompt with replies. My current pet peeve with properties in Costa Rica is that most higher end units provide multiple flat screen televisions but with all programming in Spanish. It would be nice to have smart tvs (Netflix, Prime) or a couple of American network channels. But this is mostly meant as feedback and not a criticism or deal breaker. In summary, I will pay praise by saying we would stay here again without hesitation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Jan 25, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view, close to beach

We had a great stay. One thing that was frustrating, was that driving in, it was hard to find how to get to the condo entry drive and parking lot. The exit is clearly marked off the main road. A steep hill that says no entrance. So we drove around until we finally found it, past the taco joint. Behind some buildings after the paved road ends , left turn that is not marked. Other than that we had a great stay. The view off the balcony is incredible, especially at sunset. Kitchen fully stocked. Bed comfy. Air con works great. Communication wonderful. Easy keyless entry access . Walk to beach. Beach Chairs provided. And towels. Would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry Carter n., Alexandria VA

Jul 16, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It's all about the view

In my experience, photos of properties often make them look better than they are. Not with this condo. Someone should have included a photo here of the sunset view from the balcony or from the living room looking out through sliding glass doors. The photo here is a good angle, and a great scene, but the sunset view is to the right of this of what’s in this picture and at the other end of the balcony. The view is spectacular. In fact, when I went to the bank in Playa Flamingo (short walk) to exchange some currency, the teller noted which building we were staying in and she mentioned that it is known for the views. I’d be happy to provide some photos for use here of the sunsets from the balcony. We took hundreds, as it just gets better and better over 45 minutes or so. The sunsets are beyond SPECTACULAR. Now for some nuts and bolts. My wife, son and I spent 20 days there in June/July. There were some glitches or small problems, as will happen with any property, especially one 20 or so years old. And Abigail Arias, our contact for questions etc., was available through WhatsApp to get things done. Example: We immediately went out on the balcony upon arrival, and pulling and pushing the patio door open and shut was like pushing a stalled car. Abigail sent a work crew, and, judging from residue, they shaved metal from the bottom track to get it back in line. Ditto for replacing a shower head that dribbled (albeit large globs) water straight down, rather than outward in a, well, a s

Stayed 20 nights in Jun 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

lynne s.

Feb 12, 2014

Great view

We spent 8 nights in this condo. The sunset from the balconies are hard to beat. The décor was modern and comfortable. The kitchen was stocked well with dishes and pans. They were lacking in mixing bowls and there were no spices (salt and pepper) at all. The internet worked well and was fast. The bed was to firm for us and gave my husband a backache. We had problems with one of the showers. Bluewaters sent someone out very fast to look at it. They got it going but unfortunately the pressure never was good in that shower so we stopped using it. The water pressure is not that great anyway. The electricity went out for short periods of time about half a dozen times but was always restored fairly quickly. The beach is beautiful and just a short walk away but the short walk back is very steep as is walking just about anyplace. This is good exercise but beware during the heat of the day. The surf has a strong undertow and was not good for swimming. We saw whales, rays, dolphins and some other type of large fish. The pool is at the top of the complex. We got more noise from the pool at the neighboring resort than the pool at Oceanica. The pool here was never crowded and shaded as the afternoon went on. There are not a lot of shops, etc close and is more a place to relax, walk the beach and watch sunsets which is what we like. A car is needed to get out and about but they can be rented by the day as we did for exploring. Mateo can organize this and they deliver and pick up the car at the condo.

10/10 Excellent

Lianne S.

May 28, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Very clean, wonderful view, great pool, close beach but uphill back. Rented golf cart and did many excursions through rentagolfcartcostarica.com.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Robert W.

Apr 3, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

What could go wrong did

It would be nice to have an information sheet available with Wi-Fi password, notice that you only have 1 parking space so if you rent a golf cart you have nowhere to park it. A list of local restaurants and stores woul be helpful. Economy Rentals did not provide us with the car we had reserved until the fourth day so for 3 days we had to walk everywhere. The grill would not get hot enough to seat a steak.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Aug 21, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Flamingo

We had a great stay. Only one complaint - inadequate hot water in bathtub and at times in the shower. We did not notify anyone and I don’t know if there is an easy fix... but we chose this condo for the bathtub to help arthritis pain and it didn’t work for this.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracey L.

Mar 28, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful ending to a great CR trip

Loved our stay at the Oceanica Condo . The location was perfect for our group. The short walk to the beach was well worth the effort (steep hill). Beach towels, chairs and a cooler were available for our use. Bars, restaurants and grocery were close by. We had picture perfect sunset views from the balcony each night. There is a washer and dryer in the unit and plenty of dishes and utensils in the kitchen. Everything we needed was available, including a perfectly serviceable blender. A basket of "goodies" was also provided. The condo pool was relaxing and provided a great view. Enjoyed our stay here.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Feb 25, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very clean condo, with all needed amenities. 1 min walk to a beautiful beach, beach chairs and towels provided. Big bedrooms and closets. Spacey kitchen, lots of utensils, pots and pans, dishes. Dishwasher and dryer. Amazing big balcony with private BBQ and million dollar view of the ocean and beautiful sunsets. parking space always available. Restaurants, pharmacy walking distance. Grocery store 3 min drive.

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott U.

Jan 10, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome in all respects

Great location, only steps away from beach, restaurants and grocery store, which made it very easy without a car (and a great leg workout climbing the stairs up to the hill to the condo). Sunsets and view are gorgeous. Very spacious. Very pleased.

Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patrick N.

Mar 1, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Experience!

This condo offers great location, beautiful views of the beach and all the conveniences you will need during your stay. I highly recommend to others!

10/10 Excellent

Marie C., Sacramento, California

Jan 12, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place!

Great location and amenities. The views were amazing.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie A.

Aug 26, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful experience. Beautiful apartment. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely go back!!

Beautiful property!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rod J.

Jul 25, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Vacation Rental

The condo was clean, very conveniently located to Playa Flamingo, and was quite comfortable. The a/c works great in all rooms, and the kitchen is well appointed. You can tell that the owners take pride in their property. We will definitely be returning.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jay V.

Feb 7, 2019

Great condo

The condo was really nice and within walking distance to the beach, we rented a golf cart but we could have done with out it. The condo is well kept and fully stocked, the staff at Blue water was delightful to work with and will definitely come back

10/10 Excellent

Jay V.

Feb 6, 2019

Best vacation of 2018

We had a great time while at this condo, the property is nicely furnished and the staff at Blue Water were very helpful. I will definitely be staying with them again.

10/10 Excellent

F K.

Feb 13, 2018

Great winter break in a fantastic location

We spent 2 great weeks at this condo. It’s a 5mins walk to the beautiful Playa Flamingo (which is unlike most other beaches, it’s a white sand). The condo is part of the Oceanica condo complex; it’s the only building (besides the Flamingo resort) close to the beach. The location was perfect for exploring other beaches such as Brasilito, Conchal, Tamarindo (big town), and Las Catalinas. We thought Conchal and Flamingo were the best. The condo is well equipped and furnished, it’s got everything you need. The balcony overlooks at the beach and ocean with phenomenal sunsets. The complex is very secure with guard at the entrance (condo has a safety box too). The condo is within walking distance to 2 great restaurants: Marie’s and Angelina’s. We alternated between cooking at home and going out. There are also 2 great pizza joints: La Vaca Loka (5min drive) and La Sodita Italiana (10mins drive). All restaurants accept CCs. We took couple of tours via Blue Water Properties (which also manages the condo): coffee/chocolate plantation tour and turtle watch at night. They were both fantastic, very interesting and educational. We rented an SUV for few days each week for sightseeing and driving to grocery stores and few of the farmers markets (didn’t want to drive on the weekends when roads are bit chaotic). There’s a small grocery store within 5mins drive with limited selection (super massai). We drove to Tamarindo to Auto Mercado (similar to supermarkets in US, about 20mins drive) once a week and stock up on few things. There’s a nice farmers market in Potrero (Thursday mornings, it’s 30mins walk or 5mins drive) and Del Mar (just south of Flamingo, 10mins drive). The AC in c do worked perfectly. The condo complex also has a nice pool and a barbecue area (we grilled few nights). All and all we had a great experience. We will probably go back next year.

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Aug 21, 2016

Really nice place

Popped in to CR for a few days to hang with my brother and his family who rented a house on Playa Flamingo. Found this place on VRBO and was contacted by Bluewater Properties right away. Had difficulty communicating with them at times via email and I'm not sure why, but eventually the paperwork made it's way back and forth and they were great overall. The condo is very nice. Clean and comfy with all the kitchen stuff you could need. I wish there would have been some coffee already there but no biggie...the bar down the street made a great cup. I expected to see bugs in the condo as ants and stuff are everywhere in CR but didn't see one. Had a cocktail on the deck every night and enjoyed the view and the sounds of the ocean. AC works great, water pressure is weak, ice maker was a huge bonus...overall a good value in a sweet location.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Glenn A.

Feb 18, 2016

Amazing Views

We really enjoyed our stay at this property and would like to come back. This unit is on the 2nd floor, but you're up on a hill so you get an excellent view of the beach and sunsets. It's a 5 minute walk to the beach, but be aware you're on a hill and it's a hike back up. We found the property managers Blue Water to be very responsive. You will pick up (and drop off) the key at the property management office about 15 minutes away. You drive right past it coming from the airport so that's no big deal. Pay attention to the map Blue Water gives you or you might have a tough time finding the entrance to Oceanica. We had most our dinners next door at the resort. It had a 2nd floor bar with a view of the sunsets. It has full menu, or you can head downstairs for the dinner buffet (about $25 USD). We also discovered the bar had 2 for 1 drinks from 5-6pm :-) . The Beach is amazing for walking, I think it's about a half-mile long. We also drove to nearby Playa Conchal (Shell Beach) which had great soft sand. Recommend 4x4 if you're headed there. We would like to come back!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Aug 24, 2012

Great Place with Great Views

We stayed here for our honeymoon and so glad we did! This unit has great views of the ocean from living room and bedroom- beautiful sunsets every night. It is within walking distance of the beach, restaurants, and stores. The beach is beautiful white sand and clean. The only downside is that its a really hilly area, so ladies leave your heels at home. But we didnt mind, it took the place of working out and made for great views from this unit. Unit has a pool but you can also use the pool at the Marina Resort which is really nice and also has great views of the bay. Mateo was great in setting up all our tours, and transportation-always on time. He will get you anything you need! We highly reccomend staying here.

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