Title: Modern-Style Apt.[TOP FLR] Playa Matapalo/5 min RIU - 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 # Modern-Style Apt.\[TOP FLR\] Playa Matapalo/5 min RIU Vacation home in Sardinal with kitchen and balcony ![Beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108390000/108388800/108388706/w905h683x59y0-a0f16452.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108390000/108388800/108388706/w902h683x61y0-5c690828.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108390000/108388800/108388706/w906h683x59y0-e9a46405.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108390000/108388800/108388706/w907h683x59y0-ec442e88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108390000/108388800/108388706/w507h683x260y0-5dc3aa13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to this peaceful modern-style ranch, just minutes from the beach. Unwind in your private space on the top floor with a microwave, refrigerator, and George Foreman grill. Enjoy beautiful panoramic views or relax in the outdoor shower after a day at the beach. Take advantage of nearby activities like horse rides or ATV rentals and explore Costa Rica's diverse topography. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Air conditioning - 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. ### Modern-Style Apt.\[TOP FLR\] Playa Matapalo/5 min RIU About this space Welcome to our quaint and peaceful modern-style ranch located just minutes from the beach! Airport-activities-Rtv Rent Help Hi We've been in Costa Rica for couple years now. Before building this property, we did an extended road trip in Costa Rica. We fell in love with the warm sun, beautiful weather, amazing food, diverse topography, and wonderful people here. We'd be more than happy to help you with any trips or sightseeing that you may be planning. We provide contacts All kind Activities or RTv rental or Horse Rides and More !!!As big users of Air.BnB for our personal travel, we know how great it is to be able to have a home away from home. The property is separated into two segments, a downstairs and upstairs. You would be staying on the Top Floor-separate Entrance!.Top floor has a modern private shower cabin, microwave, refrigerator, stove/burner, and George Foreman grill. It also has beautiful, panoramic views. Bedroom has Queen size Double Bed and Smart TV . Curtains Outside the Windows !. On the right side of the home, there is an outdoor shower you could use to cool off or rinse after a day at the beach. The property also has a BEAUTIFUL front-yard garden with fruit trees, gorgeous assortment of flowers and is outlined by a beautiful natural shrub wall. If you're looking for a romantic getaway, look no further! The Top Floor space is for Maximum 3 persons . Like you see on pictures,House is located higher ground level and We recommend if you need park Car close to House ? Need only access By AWD car .If you Use regular Car ? Need Park at Gate Property (Privet Street!!) ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### 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. - Tile flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Garden - Living plant wall - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Solar energy - Towels (changed on request) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78520000/78514800/78514740/w1620h1078x6y0-ab0e3534.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Condo - fully equiped by Ocotal and Coco Beach Carrillo - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.4 Very good 8 reviews CA $83 CA $157 total includes taxes & fees Oct 1 - Oct 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-01&endDate=2025-10-02&selected=78514740&PinnedHotelID=78514740&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27140000/27133300/27133266/4eba42d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The ONLY Beachfront Studio Apartment with dipping pool on Playa Ocotal. 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Keys locker use by self .Security Camera on Parking Area .AlwaysProperty Gate Need be close By Guests! ### 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 solar energy 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area Sardinal is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Coco Beach and Playa Potrero. Diamante Eco Adventure Park and Rocio's Kitchen are also worth visiting. [Visit our El Ocotal travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/El-Ocotal.dx601611) [View more Vacation homes in El Ocotal](https://www.expedia.ca/El-Ocotal-Private-Vacation-Homes.d601611-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%7C10.51648%2C-85.74397&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nfzEMj3kiWO_EpivHaQI4roxW8s=) RIU Guanacaste Route, Guanacaste Province ### What's nearby - Diamante Eco Adventure Park - 6 min drive - 2.5 km - Playa Potrero - 28 min drive - 15.7 km - Coco Beach - 32 min drive - 21.3 km - Ocotal Beach - 35 min drive - 22.7 km - Bahia Pez Vela Beach - 41 min drive - 24.1 km ### Getting around - Tamarindo (TNO) - 60 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Coconut Pool Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪Restaurante Papagayo - ‬4 min drive - ‪Restaurante Arenal - ‬4 min drive - ‪Restaurante Ocotal - ‬4 min drive - ‪Restaurante ItaLiano - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Modern-Style Apt.[TOP FLR] Playa Matapalo/5 min RIU pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Modern-Style Apt.[TOP FLR] Playa Matapalo/5 min RIU? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Modern-Style Apt.[TOP FLR] Playa Matapalo/5 min RIU? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Modern-Style Apt.[TOP FLR] Playa Matapalo/5 min RIU located? > Situated in Sardinal, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Diamante Eco Adventure Park and Playa Matapalo. Haras del Mar Equestrian Center is 1.3 mi (2 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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