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Steps away from beautiful Penca Beach

Vacation home with a fitness center, near Playa Potrero

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi - Steps away from beautiful Penca Beach (Potrero)
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Experience the authentic Costa Rican lifestyle at this charming house, nestled in the greenbelt tree canopy. Just a 2-minute walk to Penca Beach, you can snorkel, skimboard or simply sunbathe and enjoy the gorgeous scenery by day.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Gym

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Steps away from beautiful Penca Beach

Highly sought after location! Just north of Tamarindo and across the bay from Flamingo Beach is the small coastal town of Potrero and Penca Beach. This smartly furnished, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom house is a 2 minute walk to Penca Beach - one of Guanacaste’s most beautiful white sand beaches. Snorkel, skimboard, jog, swim, beachcomb, wade in tidepools or simply sunbathe and enjoy the gorgeous scenery by day, watch a different spectacular sunset every evening and stargaze by night. The sound of the surf will lull you sleep in this home built on stilts, nestled in the greenbelt tree canopy - A great place to relax with window seats to view monkeys, birds and iguanas or take a siesta. If you want to experience the real Costa Rica look no further. This is "Pura Vida" defined! Get to know the local culture in Potrero, where you can practice your Spanish on friendly Ticos, join in a soccer game or hit the Farmer’s Market Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There are 3 grocery stores and 3 restaurants within a 5 minute walk from the house. To the north is the Las Catalinas township where you can explore other beautiful beaches, enjoy a gourmet lunch, rent SUP boards, snorkeling equipment & mountain bikes to ride on their trails. Public transportation bus stops within easy walking distance. Private and shared tours and transportation available.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a village

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Gym
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Guests or visitors of renters, must be pre approved by owner to protect our property and renters safety.
Guest must provide owner with estimated arrival time. No check in between 10pm and 5am.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
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 fire extinguisher 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

Property is also known as

Steps Away From Beautiful Penca Beach Potrero
Steps Away From Beautiful Penca Beach Private vacation home

About the area

Tempate is home to this vacation home. 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. Diamante Eco Adventure Park and Monkey Park are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Potrero travel guide
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Potrero, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Playa Penca
    Penca Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Playa prieta had beautiful black sand and lava rocks. Not another person in sight every time we visited.
    Playa Prieta
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Potrero Beach near Flamingo in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
    Playa Potrero
    8 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Potrero Bay
    5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Soda Marcell
    8 min walk
  • Bar & Restaurante Arenas
    4 min drive
  • Restaurante Pleamar
    7 min drive
  • OCEANA
    9 min drive
  • Tandoor Indian Restaurant
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps away from beautiful Penca Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Steps away from beautiful Penca Beach?

As of Feb 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps away from beautiful Penca Beach on Mar 15, 2026 start from CA $326.81, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps away from beautiful Penca Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps away from beautiful Penca Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps away from beautiful Penca Beach located?

Situated in Tempate, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Potrero Bay and Playa Potrero. Penca Beach and Playa Prieta are also within 15 minutes.

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Steps away from beautiful Penca Beach Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 140 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

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

Fun at Playa Penca

We enjoyed our stay at this property a short walk from the beach, a few restaurants, and a small grocery store. Much more a short drive away without the hustle and bustle. Hosts Melissa and Richard were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas S.

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

Awesome

Awesome family location.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey P.

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

Perfecto.

The location is perfect. Melissa and Richard are wonderful and gracious. It made the trip everything we could have hoped for. Pure Vida!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel W.

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

Perfect Beach Getaway!

Spent a week at this clean, well decorated and comfortable beach house within walking minutes to Playa Penca and Playa Prieta. Melissa and Richard were fantastic hosts and were truly a pleasure to chat with and made us feel very much at home during our stay. I am already missing our mornings drinking coffee on the front porch admiring their beautiful landscaping while planning our daily adventures. Without question we will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eline S.

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

Fantastic beach house

The location is amazing, only 1 minute walk from a beautiful (swimming) beach. The house is well equipped and very spacious. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich W.

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

Very pleasant time

Nice hosts, nice property, nice location. I'd stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

anna R.

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

Great house

Melissa was great. She went out of her way to help us and was there for any questions we had. We enjoyed walks to the beach, seeing animals in the backyard and exploring the town.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

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

We Want To Go Back!!!

We stayed for 7 days with our family of 5. The house was perfect with 3 young kids. The beach a few steps away was our favorite out of all the ones we visited in the area. The sunsets were spectacular. We woke up one morning seeing 18 howler monkeys climb through the trees at sunrise and that is something we will never forget! The location cannot be beat, and the shops and restaurants a few steps away make grabbing a meal a breeze. It was a magical and peaceful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyne B.

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

Great place close to a beautiful beach!

Melissa and Richard were great hosts, answering questions throughout our stay. Great location… a short walk to a beautiful beach! We stayed 14 nights. The house is very comfortable and clean with a beautiful screened-in room where we enjoyed our morning tea & Baileys. We especially enjoyed listening to the howler monkeys and the variety of birds. We actually got to see some monkeys one morning. The house is equipped with everything you need. We enjoyed living in the community of Potrero with 4 restaurants within walking distance and a selection of grocery stores. You must try the gelato place. We would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meg L.

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

Wonderful Family Vacation

We had an incredible time during our stay! We had everything we needed and the proximity to the beach was fantastic. Our hosts were extremely helpful when we had a questions. The property was well maintained, and loved the back screened in porch. We would love to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad G.

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

Outstanding Home Away From Home in Potrero

Melissa and Richard were incredible hosts and every part of this property is spectacular. The home itself is beautiful and cared for very well. The sunroom was our favourite space to spend time in the mornings and evenings, listening to the birds and howler monkeys. The proximity to the beach is remarkable. The local community offers a number of great restaurants and gelato which is a short walk from the house. Thank you for providing a great stay, we will definitely be back on our next visit to Costa Rica!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

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

Penca/Portrero

This property is perfect for so many! Birdwatchers, beach lovers, get away from super touristy spots with great local restaurants but close enough to drive to more “popular spots.” Casa Canciones is beautifully maintained, spotless inside and located on an amazing property where we saw so many incredible birds,iguanas and a couple monkeys from the screened in porch! All just about a block from the beach. We highly recommend this home. The owners are close by and so responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Great house and great host

Great house in a wonderful location. Located a little away from the tourist areas it offers an amazing local feel. The beach is a short walk away and is quiet, more picturesque, and with far fewer people than other beaches in the area. The food at the local restaurants is amazing, the people are phenomenal, and the host is awesome! Book it, but dont tell too many people!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inka H.

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

Lovely house by the sea

We had a perfect stay at this wonderful house very close to Playa Penca. There was nothing we missed. The house is fully equipped, very comfortable and neat. Thanks to Melissa and Richard who were very kind hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gus S.

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

Fantastic vacation

Our first time in Costa Rica and it's hard to imagine how it could have been better. Great location, welcoming and helpful hosts, comfortable living and so much to see! Thank you, Melissa and Richard, for helping make our stay so enjoyable. Hope to see you again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

One of our favourite places

We spent three weeks here this year, after spending about 10 days last year. We were so glad we went back as this is truly one of our favourite spots in the world, just a short walk to beautiful and quiet beaches, and surrounded by trees and wildlife including howler monkeys. We love being a little off the beaten track but still within walking distance of great restaurants and shops, and a short drive from bigger towns like Flamingo and Tamarindo. Melissa and Richard are perfect hosts.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina g., Parker, CO

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

Amazing stay

We are very happy with our stay at Penca Beach guesthouse! Hosts went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and comfortable at their property. Lots of useful tips about local shops, restaurants and activities. After exploring the other beach towns we were so glad we chose Potrero, it was more authentic and not so busy yet had everything we were looking for - nice beach, farmers markets, decent local and international restaurants. Thank you Melissa for your hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey G.

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

Excellent

I do not think, there are more hospitable host! Melissa went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. The house was just the right size for my wife and I and two teenaged boys. The location is great. I would and hopefully will, stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Wonderful experience!

Our family of 4 stayed here for 10 days in August. We loved the property and its close proximity to a beautiful and quiet beach, pretty towns, and a wide range of activities. Melissa and Richard were very warm and welcoming and they went above and beyond with great recommendations and to ensure we had all we needed during our stay. We hope to return one day! And we would highly recommend this as a great home base for exploring Costa Rica.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon P.

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

Peaceful and relaxing

A tranquil oasis with beautiful house and grounds. Melissa was a lovely host who made herself available to answer any questions and even arranged our transportation to and from the airport. This is an ideally located property with respect to proximity to the beautiful beach and the quaint town. First class
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S.

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

Perfect, stress-free retreat!

The location is perfect-easy walk to Playas Penca, Potrero and Prieta. The home is charming and elegant but very comfortable. We had everything we needed. Well equipped to cook in, but also within walking distance of restaurants, sodas and groceries. Melissa and Richard were perfect hosts - non-intrusive yet always available. Definitely rated 11 out of 10!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

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

Amazing Property

We stayed at a resort for a work event the first half of the trip and wanted a less touristy area for the second half. We got exactly what we wanted with this property! Penca Beach was a short walk to the end of the street and many restaurants at the other end. We enjoyed the back porch and loved listening to the wildlife.The owners and caretaker were very quick to communicate, yet we felt like we had the property to ourselves most of the time. What a wonderful visit. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Beautiful property

There were so many beautiful, green trees on the grounds. They hosted the howlers, who woke us up every morning as the sun rose. We liked that the very nice beach was 150 yards away, and easy to go back and forth multiple times a day if needed. We can’t compliment Melissa enough: She was kind, helpful, and generous. When our A/C broke she had it repaired without delay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy R., HAMMOND

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

Slice of Paradise

We wanted our first trip to Costa Rica away from the super touristy areas, this fit the bill. The house is nestled in the trees with monkeys and iguanas to watch almost daily. It is 150 yards from Playa Penca(a wonderful quiet beach) and close to restaurants, farmers markets, and small grocery stores. The house is well appointed with everything we needed for a week. Very clean with comfortable beds. Michelle and Richard were always available and quick to respond. The week was "Pura Vida".
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy D.

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

Wonderful vacation!

Such a lovely stay. Tucked away is beautiful Penca Beach, you can hear the waves from the back porch. We loved the porch area, having coffe in the mornings listening to all the different birds and the monkeys. Everything we needed was within walking distance. Melissa was so kind and so helpful with anything we needed. We were so comfortable here. The house is beautiful and fully furnished. All you need to bring is your clothes. She even hooked us up with a local driver to explore the area. We loved our stay here and will recommend this property again and again . Thank you Melissa!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024