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Beachfront Villa - From Your Yard to the Sand!

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On the beach
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Playa Ocotal, Provincia de Guanacaste
  • Place, Ocotal Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Coco Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bahia Pez Vela Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the area

El Ocotal

When you stay at this vacation home in Sardinal, you'll be on the beach, a 1-minute drive from Ocotal Beach and 8 minutes from Coco Beach. .This beach vacation home is 8 mi (12.9 km) from Playa Hermosa and 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Playa Potrero.

What's nearby

  • Ocotal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Coco Beach - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Bahia Pez Vela Beach - 7 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Playa Hermosa - 16 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Playa Calzón de Pobre - 17 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Father Rooster - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Soda Teresita - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Zi Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Donde Claudio y Gloria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coconutz Brewhouse - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Beachfront Villa - From Your Yard to the Sand!

Close your eyes and imagine - You're sitting on your patio, listening to the waves crashing just 100ft (30m) away. You head to your private yard to relax on the lounge chairs by the private plunge pool. You grab your snorkel gear and head to the calm waters of Playa Ocotal. Don't bother putting on your shoes; just open the gate and walk right onto the sand.

THIS is the place for your dream vacation.
THIS IS LOS ALMENDROS 3 - one of the few true oceanfront rentals in the area.
Guests have private use of the home, as well as the private yard and plunge pool. There is also a shared, oceanview pool are with covered seating areas and lounge chairs.
Features
- Direct beach access from your private yard with plunge pool
- 3 bedrooms with ocean views
- 2 full bathrooms
- Screened, oceanview balcony with dining table and outdoor sofa
- Gas BBQ
- Fully-equipped kitchen with dishwasher
- Living room with 48" Smart TV
- High-speed internet
- Safe for your valuables
- Private washer & dryer
- Gated community with 24/7 security
- Private, covered parking space for 1 car +1 uncovered parking space

Sleeping Arrangements:
- Upper-level primary bedroom - King bed, 42" Smart TV, dresser, access to oceanview patio. This bedroom has a full bathroom right outside the door.
- Lower-level bedroom #1 - King bed, 42" Smart TV, safe, closets, sliding doors to the yard and plunge pool area
- Lower-level bedroom #2 - Two single beds, closets, sliding doors to the yard and plunge pool area.
Note - The lower level bedrooms share a full bathroom

Our company manages 140+ vacation rentals in the area so we operate differently than an independent Vacation Rental "Host". We have a team that will assist with your visit to the property:
Our VACATION SPECIALISTS can assist with transportation, tours, boat trips, in-property services like chefs and spa services, as well as area information.
One of our HOUSE MANAGERS will be your point of contact for any questions you have related to the property before and during your stay.
Our VACATION SPECIALISTS and HOUSE MANAGERS work as a team to provide you with the best vacation experience possible!

Los Almendros is a gated community on the beach in Playa Ocotal. There is a guard that lets guests in and out of the property and shared amenities like a large pool with oceanviews, loungers and covered table areas.

Guests will be most comfortable with a rental car or golf cart for their stay, which we can assist with!  While it is walkable around Playa Ocotal, most shops and restaurants are located in Playas del Coco. We do not recommend this home without a rental car or private driver.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,507 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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

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Beachfront Villa - From Your Yard to the Sand! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karen S.

The host was very responsive and handled all questions and issues quickly and professionally. We really appreciated the direct beach access, and the Ocotal Beach area itself is beautiful. Father Rooster’s nearby was a perfect bonus.That said, the unit would benefit from updates. The pool area was difficult to fully enjoy, as there was only one usable beach chair and another that was broken. There were two foldable umbrella chairs and some beach items stored in a closet, which was a nice touch.The flower beds contained broken building materials such as light fixtures, paint sticks, and boards, which took away from the overall appearance. With six people, the unit would feel quite crowded.If direct beach access is a priority, this unit may still be worth considering. I will note that The unit was very clean, and the extra linens were greatly appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Christy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really great location. I wanted ON the beach and this is that. The place was clean and functioned great for three single travelers. Some downsides were the lighting (no lamps in two out of three bedrooms and we are all avid readers). Only lighting in most spaces are the bright ceiling fan lights. I found the twin beds to be uncomfortable but the kings were reported to be fine. There’s no floor mats/rugs at entrances for the constant onslaught of black sand. We found a broom and swept a bit! Kitchen is poorly appointed, especially given that there’s only one restaurant within walking distance. We had a golf cart rental and bought groceries only to discover one single, very damaged non-stick pan to cook eggs. The community pool is really lovely for a quiet nap or swim when the ocean is too much. The personal pool was not desirable. Playa Ocatal is really beautiful and we were pleased with the location. Amazing tide pools, a beach vendor w snorkels, and some good local life happening. You will need a vehicle to get up to Playa Coco. Tons of good restaurants, bars, and grocery options there. Just a few mins north.
Sunset on the beach.
Community pool.
Sunset from the deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

L E.

The location of this house is perfection if you enjoy a cute beach that's not in a super tourist-y location. Just a few steps to a pretty beach with decent snorkeling and a nice on-site restaurant.Hosts were very responsive and pleasant - would totally stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Check-in was easy. Wi-fi access is excellent. Our transportation arrangements from and to the airport were excellent. This unit needs a lot of TLC. It is right on the beach, which is wonderful, but the house itself is probably all original and dated. We were there for a month. The area is immediately next door to one of the best restaurants in the area, and walkable, which we loved. The property management company was difficult to communicate with. I could not get them to answer their phone - they only wanted to communicate via text. The living room air conditioner did not work, and I had to reach out 4 times to have to fixed properly. The VRBO listed the property management company as offering services to arrange tours, etc. We had to go to other sources for assistance, as the property management company only sent a list and would not answer their phone to discuss arrangements and answer questions. The area was great but you will need a mode of transporation to get around (we had a golf cart which works fine as long as you don't want to venture into the hills around Ocotal.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alicia F.

Excellent Location!

The location is fantastic! The property is just steps away from the beautiful black sand beach. The check-in process was very easy, and we appreciated that there was security on the property at all times. There were some issues with gutters coming loose due to heavy rain, but management responded quickly to ensure everyone's safety and protect the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler R.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a phenomenal stay! Right on the beach of Ocotal, with amazing backyard beach access. Great location to access all the incredible nature that Guanacaste has to offer. Rich Cost Vacations was a great host with extremely useful concierge services. Highly recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Quinn D., New Berlin

Perfect snorkel beach getaway

This place was steps from a soft black sand beach with excellent snorkel opportunities. Restaurant also steps away. The kitchen was fully stocked and we really appreciated the cooler.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

As described- great spot on the beach!

Clean, easy to find, secure, perfect covered and elevated deck for dinners and evening card games, great host communication and had everything we needed and more. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vc

Great location
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!!!

We really enjoyed our stay here. Beautiful beach, felt safe, clean and well run. Thanks so much!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pura Vida

Everything went very smoothly for check-in. Property was clean. Good location. Rich Coast Vacations were super helpful and very responsive. Listing was accurate. Loved sitting on the porch and watcing the birds and the waves. Thanks to Jennifer and the team.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great condo, great location

Right on the beach, everything you would want supplied in condo. Rented golf cart for short drive to Playa Coco.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liam O.

Liked: Cleanliness

A small slice of Paradise.

The property is located on a beautiful blacksand beach in a quite cove. It is as clean, vibrant and romantic as it looks in the pictures. Internet and cell phone connection in this area is very poor. Consequently, the entertainment facilities in the house do not work as they rely on wifi that does not work. Fortunately, this area is so rich with things to do, you will hardly notice. The booking and check in process was easy and communication with the property manager was prompt and professional. I have already recommended this location to several of my friends. This was a great place to spend a vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tufica H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Beach Stay

Enjoyable beach stay that met our expectations: steps to ocotal beach and restaurant; magical Sunsets and close drive (via our rental car) to Coco. Place was clean with minimal snorkel gear but have rentals available, no binoculars but bird watching from the porch is nice and easy to use gas grill for our meals/ comfortable beds and good TV/ kitchen but need your own groceries and have option for grocery delivery. Thank you for the stay. Pura Vida!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay at a beautiful beach

My family (kids 13 and 10 years old) had a great stay at this home. The home itself provided everything we needed and we had plenty of space to spread out. The balcony was my favorite place to be. I kept the Birds of Costa Rica book on the table and enjoyed trying to identify the many colorful birds. It was very relaxing and we felt completely safe throughout our stay. Having the beach only steps away made our days so much easier. I chose this beach after a lot of research and we enjoyed it very much. The tide pool with lots of fish was a huge highlight for the kids. We also enjoyed how uncrowded the beach was and the beautiful sunsets. I would definitely recommend this home to anyone looking to stay at a beautiful beach away from the crowds.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andres V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house, perfect location

My wife and I stayed here with our mothers. There was plenty of room for everyone and we all felt very safe. Although the house is very nice, the real highlight was the location! Right on the beach, excellent snorkeling on both sides. The hosts offered to help set up excursions for us but we spent most of our time swimming and snorkeling right in front of the house! The plunge pool was also a nice, shaded dip in the afternoon. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Location Close to the Beach

The best thing about this was its location close to the Beach. It could use some TLC regarding some doors that stuck and would not close properly. The upstairs bathroom shower and wc area was very small and hard to maneuver in. It could be improved by some better furniture around the pool area. The beach bar within walking distance, Roosters, was overpriced and just o.k. There are better options at Coco Beach. Marlin Del Ray Sailing was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Location, Great Stay Overall, Some Issues

Like other reviewers mention, the location is amazing, the restaurant Father Rooster is top notch with about as good of a view as you will get, the beach is beautiful and great for snorkeling. Had no Wifi and they had no fix until an appointment could be made for a technician to come after we left, but thankfully, Verizon service still worked well. The place has enough room overall, but it is tight and I am not sure who had the idea to get a sofa with a drink holder sticking out on the side...I must have hit my leg on there ten times. It is really beautiful, but the backyard pool area needs a little clearing out and most importantly, the gate to the beach has very jagged stones that can easily be moved to protect the potential of dangerous footing. Lastly, I cannot for the life of me understand why they would use a reusable decorative toilet ribbon/cover that is supposed to show that it was cleaned, but I am not sure if the reusable ribbon was supposed to be thrown out each time, so I just pushed it to the back. Anyway, mostly smaller stuff, but worth mentioning and still a great place to stay overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, comfortable house, excellent owner

My husband and I had a terrific stay. The house was exactly as expected and very comfortable for two of us. The kitchen was nicely equipped with high end appliances and I particularly appreciated the ice and water through the refrigerator door. The air conditioning kept the interior cool, though we spent most of our time at the house outdoors on the porch overlooking the plunge pool and ocean, or in the pool. The plunge pool is wider than a jacuzzi but has a bench around the edge to sit on that puts the water level near shoulder depth when seated. The water was a great temperature; cool but not cold. Though the neighbors and beach are close, the myriad flora made the space feel private. The community is behind a gate that seemed to be staffed at all hours, and we felt very safe. The beach is just beyond the trees and a metal gate at the edge of the patio. There are about 4 rocky steps to get down to the beach that anyone with mobility issues would want to be careful negotiating. The beach is a wonderful place to stroll with soft black sand. During most of our stay there were very few people on the beach, though the weekend seemed to bring more, but not enough to ever feel crowded. Having a beachfront restaurant with good food, Father Roosters, only a 3 minute walk was incredibly convenient. I cannot say enough good things about the property owners. They were communicative, quick responding to any questions, concerns or requests, and very accommodating. Book this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Family Getaway

This property was great! The owner and management team were so accomodating and quick to answer all questions. We had everything we needed and utilized the pool and beach toys available. We loved being just steps away from a perfect family beach. Our kids (aged 2-11) loved snorkeling and playing in the tide pools and in the waves. The air conditioning and fans kept the property nice and cool and we all slept well. I loved having morning coffee on the deck watching and hearing the waves. Just steps down the beach from this property is a restaurant Father Roosters. It was a great location and good food but if you’re looking for authentic Costa Rican cuisine we'd recommend the Soda Jardine in Coco. It's right off the beach and the guys running it are lovely! We loved Playa Ocotal but also enjoyed other beaches nearby. Playa Hermosa is also beautiful and has nice gentle waves for kids. We highly recommend this property and would stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mostly Good

Had three main issues. First, the jets on the pool wouldn't stay on. No one told us how to turn them on, so the water was cloudy. Someone came early every morning to clean the pool and turn them on but they would only stay on for 20 minutes. Finally figured out how to turn them on myself. Our last day, they seemed to finally stay on for a while. There was no way to lock the house and go to the beach other than using the front door. Then you had to walk down a steep slippery slope on the side of the house to get to the beach. I emailed them and they had someone come out and put a new lock on the side door so we could lock the house and go down the outside stairs. The only problem with using this door is the couch is only 2 feet away from the door so you had to squeeze in and out of the door. Our third day there, the roof in the upstairs bedroom started leaking. It leaked a brown water on to the bedspread and one of my shirts. Ruined a new shirt because the stain will not come out. Had to move all of our things down to the bottom bedroom. Didn't want to chance the leaking roof again. But the house overall was really nice. The kitchen was well equipped compared to other rentals we have had in the past, which we really appreciated. We really enjoyed the location of the house, but you need a car to get around, which we did have. The snorkeling right at the beach and rock formations close by was really good! Saw lots of different sea life.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Not only was the location perfect, the support via what’s app made the trip amazing. Throughout the trip, I had direct access to three incredible humans who facilitated all our needs: excursions, safety questions, general questions like where the best local market…and so much more. Every Vrbo should offer this type of customer experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect house on the beach

My family had a wonderful stay at the house. It is steps off the beach. The location is perfect. The house has some snorkeling gear and water toys. The beach is black sand and can be very hot (bring water shoes). There is terrific snorkeling along the rocks to the right when you go out the back door. The community pool is close just up a flight of stairs. My family loved walking to Father Roosters at night for dinner. The beds were extremely comfortable. The upstairs bathroom is a bit tight but not a problem. We had a wonderful 5 days here and will hook again when we are in Costa Rica.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Wayne M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing

The management company gave me the approval to arrive one day early, later to find out the house was not ready, and we spent the first night in a dirty house. After arriving we were informed that there was construction going on next door, we delt with noise, dust and trash in the back yard the whole stay. I was told we would get a credit of 30 percent for the inconvenience, that never happened. I would never recommend Rich Coast Vacations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023