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Stunning Oceanside Hidden Gem, an Unmatched Vacation Experience

Waterfront villa with private pool and kitchen

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At Casa Hakuna Matata, you're immersed in a tropical rainforest paradise just 150 meters from Playa Carrillo beach. Enjoy ocean breezes and views, an open space design with comfortable living areas, a unique pool courtyard surrounded by nature and monkeys overhead.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8288 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Stunning Oceanside Hidden Gem, an Unmatched Vacation Experience

This paradise villa is more than a home; it's an experience.

Nestled in the tropical rain forest 150 meters from the perennial Top 10 beach of Playa Carrillo, the feel and experience of Casa Hakuna Matata is unlike any other.

24/7 ocean breezes and views, this privately gated home is as comfortable as it is encapsulating, with unmatched ambiance and connection to the ocean and nature around us.

The ocean-centric, open space focus and comfortable, peaceful design of the home together combine to provide the foundation for among the most enjoyable vacation settings that can be experienced.

The home is uniquely designed to provide ideal gathering and bedroom experiences.

~ The living, dining, kitchen and breakfast-nook areas are often the center of daily activity. Upon opening the double hand-made wooden doors facing east and the entire wall of full glass doors facing west over the pool and ocean, and you will feel enmeshed in the beautify land feel of the rain forest around us.

~ The 2 family bedroom suites each have full courtyard and ocean views. Each is capable of hosting a family of 4 (8 total), has their own en-suite bathrooms, and generously oversized walk-in closets. The master bedroom is complete with a private balcony overlooking the pool, courtyard and ocean, the first floor suite has walk out access to the pool and courtyard areas.

~ The pool courtyard is so very unique. Surrounded by rainforest around us and the ocean slightly below, with occasional families of monkeys in the trees adjacent to us, it is especially inviting from sunup to well past sundown, so much so that it would be possible to have the vacation of your dreams without ever leaving the Casa Hakuna Matata private compound.

Add to these the ease of access via a small, quiet street, the excellent restaurant resources of Playa Carrillo, the shopping and additional dining universe of Playa Samara a 10 minute drive away, and the newly constructed private 3rd floor, full ocean view office with 200 MB high speed internet, and Casa Hakuna Matata becomes an unparalleled vacation and/or remote working environment experience.

Peace, privacy, connecting to nature combine, to one's self, or to or with those we love - the opportunities for each of these - and lifetime memories - are available at Casa Hakuna Matata.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

As Costa Rica septic systems cannot process paper of ANY kind, all bathrooms have waste baskets for all bathroom paper and/or ALL non-human waste.
Due to minimum $800 repair cost of septic system damage in CR, security deposit will be assessed to guests who flush ANY non-human waste into toilets.
Indoor furniture and porch rockers are hand made with natural CR wood, and are NOT to be used if wet - repair costs will be charged if wood is damaged

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Safety rules apply for children due to pool

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

Map
Playa Carrillo, Guanacaste Province

What's nearby

  • Carrillo Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Samara Beach - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Garza Beach - 33 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Guiones Beach - 37 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Playa Pelada - 43 min drive - 32.3 km

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco's Mexican Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Colibrí - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gusto Beach Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Aromas - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar y Restaurante del Hotel Bahía - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Stunning Oceanside Hidden Gem, an Unmatched Vacation Experience have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Stunning Oceanside Hidden Gem, an Unmatched Vacation Experience pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stunning Oceanside Hidden Gem, an Unmatched Vacation Experience?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Oceanside Hidden Gem, an Unmatched Vacation Experience?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Oceanside Hidden Gem, an Unmatched Vacation Experience?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Oceanside Hidden Gem, an Unmatched Vacation Experience located?

Situated on the waterfront, this villa is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Carrillo Beach and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Samara Beach. Playa Camaronal and Playa Islita are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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