AMAZING OCEANFRONT LOCATION, THE BEACH IS YOUR BACKYARD!

 
 
 
Playa Grande villa rental - Playa Grande, Costa Rica beachfront vacation rental. Steps to the sea
Playa Grande, Costa Rica beachfront vacation rental. Steps to the sea
 
Playa Grande villa rental - Playa Grande, Costa Rica beachfront vacation rental. Steps to the sea

Playa Grande, Costa Rica beachfront vacation rental. Steps to the sea

Playa Grande "Big Beach"

Playa Grande "Big Beach"

Playa Grande, Costa Rica oceanfront vacation villa. Steps to the sea

Playa Grande, Costa Rica oceanfront vacation villa. Steps to the sea

Seaside Dining

Seaside Dining

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Room 2

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Room 3

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Room 4

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Room 5

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Room 6

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Room 6 Kitchenette

Room 6 Kitchenette

Upstairs veranda with a oceanfront view

Upstairs veranda with a oceanfront view

15' Round Pool

15' Round Pool

Casa Mirage oceanfront location on Playa Grande

Casa Mirage oceanfront location on Playa Grande

  • Bedrooms5
  • Sleeps26
  • 5 Bathrooms

Photos and Description of the Playa Grande vacation villa rental
Villa, 5BR/ 5BA, Sleeps 2-26 (with Villa Olivia #1914)

Casa Mirage is a delightful and inviting multi-story oceanfront villa fabulously situated upon the pristine white sandy beach of Playa Grande. This Mediterranean style vacation home is attractively built from rich local hardwoods, furnishings are contemporary, colorful, and comfortable. A refreshing open air courtyard offers each bedroom a private entrance. Terrazzo tile floors flow throughout the interior and spill out across the spacious beachfront verandas. Plenty of areas for reading, relaxing, dining, and playing games for adults and kids.

Lower Level

• Room 1: queen, 2 twins (trundle), private bath

• Room 2: queen, private bath

• Room 3: king, single futon, private bath

Upper Level

• Room 4: queen, shared bath

• Room 5: queen, shared bath

• Trundle Bed in sitting area (2 singles)

• Sleeps 13, 26 guests with adjacent Villa Olivia #1914

Bedrooms Feature:

• Air conditioning

• Ceiling fans

• Lock box

AMENITIES Included::

• Wireless internet

• 15' round above ground pool

• Room cleaning every third day

• Fully equipped kitchen for 13 guests

• Seaside dinning, chairs crafted from our teak trees

• 8' round wadding pool

• Hammocks, lounge chairs, & rocking chairs

• Bali shower

• Laundry Service

• Nightly Security

• Gardner, On-site Maintenance and Villa Manger

** Private chef and nanny services available. **

Uniquely located with no path to walk, road to cross, or green wall blocking the view. Enjoy surfing directly from the backyard, scanning the trees for howler monkeys, sea shelling and exploring tide pools or gazing at the brilliant stars. From the privacy of this beachfront home take delight swinging in a hammock, indulging in spa treatments, or simply smiling at a sunset. It's barefoot luxury!

A variety of restaurants, surf shops, spa services, yoga classes, horseback riding, turtle tours, and bike/surfboard/SUP rentals are all within walking distance. For all this, PG is the perfect laid-back beach location.

• WEBSITE: villasdeplayagrande com

• FACEBOOK: costaricavillas

Sleeping 13, this 5 bedroom/5 bathroom beach house offers a perfect and uncomplicated oceanfront vacation, designed with multiple couples, friends, families, and groups in mind. Including our adjacent villa Villa Olivia #1914 (sleeps 13) we can accommodate a total of 26 guests. Casa Mirage is also a wonderful setting to host a wedding. Smaller groups are welcome.

Playa Grande “big beach” is truly one of the most unique, unspoiled vacation spots in Costa Rica. Located only an hour drive from the Liberia Airport (LIR) its 2 mile-long crescent shaped coastline of warm blue waters and honey colored sand forms the Las Baulas Marine National Park. A sanctuary for the nesting giant leatherback turtles.

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Why Julie Gordon chose Playa Grande

We are a family of 'water babies' raised on the beach shores of Santa Barbara, CA. (Of course the grand kids also have this ocean gene). Once my children (Julie, J.C, and Mark) became of an age when we could all travel my husband and I would take them during summer vacation on a surf safari to an exotic destination somewhere in the world. This was not only for fun, but to spend quality time with each other and expose them to different cultures and customs.

On a surfing safari to Costa Rica in '91 we instantly fell in love with the country, the kind and hospitable people, and the natural habitat. It was a paradise!! Long story short after returning to the States and raving to family and friends about this oasis a friend said he had the perfect property for our family in Playa Grande.

My husband, Jim, flew down a month later and purchased the property for me as my 50th B-Day present! Over the past 16 years both my family and friends lives have been significantly enhanced by the beauty of the 'Tico' people, the natural wonders that surrounds us and the 'Pura Vida' lifestyle. This means Pure Life, an expression of contentment, happiness, and satisfaction with ones life. It's this philosophy that ranks Costa Rica as one of the happiest places in the world!!

We invite you along with your family and friends to visit and enjoy the surf, sand, sun, & experience the 'Pura Vida' life.

What makes this villa unique

Playa Grande is a magical beach, for thousands of years the prehistoric leatherback turtles have come to nest and the ancient Chortega Indians performed ceremonies.

Immersed in the peacefulness of the surrounding beauty, the' pura vida' life is easily attained.

Playa Grande villa rental - Playa Grande, Costa Rica beachfront vacation rental. Steps to the sea

Playa Grande, Costa Rica beachfront vacation rental. Steps to the sea

Playa Grande "Big Beach"

Playa Grande "Big Beach"

Playa Grande, Costa Rica oceanfront vacation villa. Steps to the sea

Playa Grande, Costa Rica oceanfront vacation villa. Steps to the sea

Seaside Dining

Seaside Dining

Room 1

Room 1

Room 2

Room 2

Room 3

Room 3

Room 4

Room 4

Room 5

Room 5

Room 6

Room 6

Room 6 Kitchenette

Room 6 Kitchenette

Upstairs veranda with a oceanfront view

Upstairs veranda with a oceanfront view

15' Round Pool

15' Round Pool

Casa Mirage oceanfront location on Playa Grande

Casa Mirage oceanfront location on Playa Grande

Nearest Airport : Liberia (LIR) at 45 Miles
Nearest Beach : Playa Tamarindo, 25 min. drive at 20 Miles
Nearest Golf : Playa Conchal at 20 Miles
Car: not necessary

Go explore the estuary in a canoe, spotting birds, iguanas and crocodiles basking on the sun-drenched riverbanks. Snorkel Playa Conchal made up of billions of crushed shells. Attend a weekend fiesta, featuring bull riding, traditional food, marimba music, and dancing. Tee-off at the course designed by Robert Trent Jones which meanders through a rolling terrain with breathtaking ocean views. To end the day sail along the shoreline as dolphins frolic along side.

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For thrill seekers and nature lovers alike enter the realms of the forest via a canopy tour. Get your adrenalin pumping inner tubing or riverafting on the Rio Negro. Visit Rincon De La Vieja to enjoy great hiking, waterfalls, boiling mud pots, sulpher vents and a large diversity of wildlife species. Get in the action of deep blue water fishing, targeting sailfish, marlin, yellowfin tuna, dorado, wahoo, roosterfish, and snapper. Experience the rich Guanacaste folklore and ancient Chorotega Indian traditions of pottery making in village of Guatil.

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Changeover Day: flexible

Rental Rates for this vacation villa rental in Playa Grande, Costa Rica

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  • From $2500/wk. (3 nt. min stay)
  • $
  • Jan 3 - Mar & July $2,900/wk....(2-9 guests) $3400/wk....(10-13 guests)
  • Winter Break Feb 15 - 22 $3,700/wk 1/wk. minimum
  • Apr - Aug $2,200/wk...(2-9 guests) $2,500/wk...(10-13 guests)
  • Easter Week $3,700/wk...(13 guests) 1/wk. minimum
  • Sep - Oct $1,500/wk...(2-9 guests) $1,800/wk...(10-13 guests)
  • Nov - Dec 19 $2,500/wk...(2-9 guests) $2,800/wk...(10-13 guests)
  • X- Mas Week:: Dec 20 - 29 $5,650/wk...(13 guests) 1/wk. minimum
  • New Year's Stay:: $725/nt.....(13 guests) 4/nt. minimum

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation villa rental in Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Property Type:
  • villa
Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
  • Breakfast - Booking Possible
  • Lunch - Booking Possible
  • Dinner - Booking Possible
Floor Area:
  • 3000 sq. ft.
  • 2 stories
Location Type:
  • Beachfront ...
    The villa sits in the sand!
  • Oceanfront ...
    No roads or paths to cross nor homes or vegetation to block your view.
  • Beach View
  • Beach
  • Waterfront
Theme:
  • Family
  • Away From It All
  • Sports & Activities
  • Adventure
General:
  • Wireless Internet
  • Activities Guide
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Basic Soaps
  • Toilet Paper
  • Parking Off Street
  • Parking On Street
  • Covered Parking
  • Washing Machine ...
    Free Laundry Service
  • Clothes Dryer ...
    Free Laundry Service
  • Telephone
  • Air Conditioning ...
    Entire Villa
  • Linens Provided
  • Internet
  • Towels Provided ...
    Please bring beach towel.
  • Safe
Kitchen:
  • Blender
  • Coffee Grinder
  • Ice Maker
  • Stove
  • Coffee Maker
  • Toaster
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Grill
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Catering Available ...
    Personal cook available f
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Oven
  • Microwave
Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • Child's Highchair
Bathrooms:
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , shower
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , shower
    Bathroom 5 - toilet , shower , Bedroom 6 Bath
    Livingroom - toilet , shower
    Bathroom Shared, Room 3 & 4 - toilet , shower , Shared with Rooms 3 & 4
  • Upper level rooms 4 & 5 share a bath.
Bedrooms:
  • 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 26
  • Bedroom 2 - 1 queen
    Bedroom 3 - 1 queen , upstairs, oceanfront
    Bedroom 5 - 1 queen , 1 sleep sofa /futon
    Bedroom 4 - 1 queen , upstairs, oceanfront
    Bedroom 1 - 1 queen , 1 twin/ single
  • VRBO is having web difficulties and unfortunately is not displaying all bedroom configurations.
Entertainment:
  • Television
  • Satellite / Cable
Outside:
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Porch / Veranda
  • Beach Chairs
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Barbecue
  • Deck / Patio
Suitability:
  • Events Allowed
  • limited accessibility
  • non smoking only
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome ...
    We love having children!
Pool / Spa:
  • Private Pool ...
    15' round above ground pool and 8' round wading pool.
Onsite Services:
  • Staff
  • Massage
  • Private Chef
Attractions:
  • restaurants
  • zoo
  • health/beauty spa
Leisure Activities:
  • eco tourism
  • beachcombing
  • bird watching
  • scenic drives
  • sight seeing
  • whale watching
  • horseback riding
  • walking
  • gambling casinos
  • shelling
  • wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses:
  • Babysitter
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
  • groceries
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • kayaking
  • snorkeling/diving
  • spelunking
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • surfing
  • deepsea fishing
  • hiking
  • whitewater rafting
  • snorkeling
  • surf fishing
  • swimming
  • golf
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
Notes:
Full kitchen/livingroom, spacious seaside dining, 2 wrap around verandas, Kitchenette and wet bar upstairs, Enjoy hammocks, lounge chairs, & rocking chairs, Outside charcoal grill (BBQ), bali shower, and 8' round wading pool, Offstreet parking, Rooms cleaned every 3rd day, linens and towels provided.

Reviews for this vacation villa rental in Playa Grande, Costa Rica

Amazing Oceanfront Location, The Beach Is Your Backyard!
average rating of 4.8636365 based on 73 reviews
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Amazing Oceanfront Location, The Beach Is Your Backyard!
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This Home Was Taylor Made For Our Family!

  • Submitted: Aug 2, 2012
  • Stayed: Aug 2012
A Perfect Paradise! We loved staying at Casa Mirage. The view out our back door was spectacular. The beach was perfect for my 3yr old and 5 yr old to play in as well as for my teen nieces to take surfing lessons. The house was perfect for our 4 families to gather. The private bathrooms gave us our own space and the outdoor sitting areas let us get together to eat or watch the sunset. My kids loved the wade pool and it was a nice surprise to have the above ground pool as well. Kimberly, our cook was fantastic! She was a joy to have around and the food was outstanding. We didnt contract her to cook dinner and that is where my only complain comes in. The kitchen is small, but Im okay with that on vacation, but the stove was awful.That said, I had a great time and would love to come back next week if I could. Even my 5 yr old was pouting when it was time to go. The stove on order was unfortunately not delivered until after their arrival.
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Amazing Oceanfront Location, The Beach Is Your Backyard!
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Toll Free: (800) 444-5089
Playa Grande Estates Playa Grande
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Fantastic Vacation in Paradise

  • Submitted: Jun 22, 2012
  • Stayed: Jan 2012
We (me & my wife, 3 kids + 2 friends of the kids) had a fantastic vacation in Casa Mirage. You can't beat the location!! The house was spacious, comfortable and clean. The caretaker (Kimberly) and property manager (Marianela) were great and very responsive to questions. People are very friendly. Some nice restaurants in the Playa Grande area: From simple, but cozy (Garden Grill - owner = waiter = cook) to 'haute cuisine' (Hotel Restaurant Cantarana - small card, but great food and very friendly, relaxed German owners) we always enjoyed Playa Grande. If you want to take surf lessons, restaurant information or book an adventure trip, go to "Frijoles Locos". Nicest people you can think of and Doug is a great surf instructor! We also arranged through Frijoles Locos a boat trip through the estuary. Great 2 hour tour led by Enrique, who showed up crocodiles, monkeys, birds and many, many crabs!
We did some trips to other beaches close by, but Playa Grande beats any beach! And Casa Mirage is the best play to stay on that beach. Hope we are able to go back...
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Amazing Oceanfront Location, The Beach Is Your Backyard!
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Toll Free: (800) 444-5089
Playa Grande Estates Playa Grande
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Amazing Beach

  • Submitted: Jun 22, 2012
  • Stayed: Apr 2012
The location of this property is amazing. Long stretches of beautiful beach with great surfing waves right out your back door. There are few people on this part of the beach and even fewer if you walk a ways.

Kimberly was well worth the money for her home cooked Costa Rican foood. We had lots of help planning outings and getting around. Everyone was very helpful. Best vacation we've ever had.
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Amazing Oceanfront Location, The Beach Is Your Backyard!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p78040vb
Toll Free: (800) 444-5089
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Gorgeous Beach but Not so good on cleaniness or Comfort

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  • Submitted: Jun 18, 2012
  • Stayed: May 2012
I have traveled many places staying in homes from minimalist to luxury and I have to say there were some disappointments with this home. This house has Positives and Negatives.

The positives first: My family stayed here and truly enjoyed the beautiful playa grande beach. The scenery was amazing. The back yard was wonderful with immediate beach access and comfortable hammocks to lounge in. We spent most of our time surfing. We loved the outdoor shower. The staff caring for the home were very friendly people. The owner Julie is wonderful and easy to work with.

The Negatives:
I discovered within a few days stay that the pillow I slept on was covered in black mold which caused me to get a respiratory infection. I am still sick from the mold 1 month later and very disappointed that little care was used to ensure clean and healthy bedding.
After a few days Tons of Frogs decided to mate in the small wading pool in the back yard which was fun to experience all those frogs (I do enjoy nature) however the pool was never cleaned during out 2 week stay and was not useable.
There were limited pots and pans as well as kitchen tools knives and baking dishes. I would not call this kitchen well equipped. It’s adequate for very minimal cooking. Luckily we brought our own kitchen knives to cook with.
Bath towels and sheets were stained and appeared dirty.
The couches in the home were not as pictured in the ad. There was only 1 small couch which did not provide enough seating for everyone to relax in the house. Also the couch was a bit dirty.

Overall this could be a wonderful vacation home if it were better maintained, clean, and offered more seating and a better equipped kitchen. The images of the home in the ad look like it was well cared for at one time. We will miss playa grande beach.
Recommended for:  Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: We appreciate your feedback and will be making some changes. We pride ourselves on both cleanliness and comfort. We have a property manager available 24 hours and an excellent staff with a minimum of 2 on the grounds during the day to resolve issues that may arise. The property manager made every effort to contact you, leaving a note on the counter and stopping by on numerous occasions to ensure your stay was enjoyable.

1, Pillows: When you contacted me the morning after your 1st night stay explaining in the middle of the night you had to retrieve a pillow from another room I was speechless New pillows were immediately bought that day. When the pillow cases are washed, the exterior of the pillows are as well. It's upsetting to hear you are stilling experiencing respiratory issues.

2. Kiddie Pool: We do not monitor the little pool. There is a hose and drain next to it, we don't have this information posted and will now do so. Had we been notified we would have resolved this immediately.

3. Pots & Pans: We do not advertise a "well" equipped kitchen, providing the main necessities, There are times when pots/pans go missing and are needed and isn't always noticed before the next group arrives. Once again had we been able to speak with you, we would have purchased items to better suit your needs.

4. Bath Towels & Sheets: Unfortunately, some are stained giving the dirty appearance. They were bought only 3 months prior to your arrival, this occurs due to an ingredient in some sun tan lotions.

5. Livingroom: it was recently remodeled ( a wall was changed) to better accommodate large groups, with a sofa being removed and more chairs added. The updated photo wasn't added an oversight on my part. Being a group of only 5 and still uncomfortable I can only apologize for it not meeting your expectations.

6. Couch: the cover is regularly removed and washed.

I arrived to Playa Grande 1 week after your departure to perform maintenance and repairs. Based on this overall review and my inspection of the house I believe this was regrettably a case where a significant difference existed between what we offer and what was expected.
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Amazing Oceanfront Location, The Beach Is Your Backyard!
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p78040vb
Toll Free: (800) 444-5089
Playa Grande Estates Playa Grande
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"Two for two!"

"Two for two!"
  • Submitted: Jan 24, 2012
  • Stayed: Jul 2011
After an amazing stay at Villa Olivia (next door) with friends in November 2008, I knew Playa Grande and one of Julie's villas would be perfect for my dad's 60th birthday celebration with extended family. We had an absolute blast. The beach front location, the 'town' of Playa Grande and the extremely helpful and kind staff helped make our trip a memorable one.

While Casa Mirage could use bit of an update, it's a great value for the money and recommend them for a perfect beach house vacation.
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