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Welcome to Villa Mar a Lago, where Mediterranean charm meets tropical paradise. Unwind in the big swimming pool or take in the wonderful views of the ocean and lake from one of its 4 bedrooms. With direct access to a stunning beach and mangrove, this villa offers an unforgettable retreat with lush gardens and plenty of outdoor space.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8263 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

Experience the jungle of Costa Rica!! Direct oceanfront property for 8 guests.

  • The vacation rental name " Villa Mar a Lago" is because our property has direct ocean access in front and direct lake access on the back side, it is located in the central Pacific region of Costa Rica in a large sandy beach. Beautiful and wild beach with hundreds of coconuts trees along the 14 km sand beach. On its back a spectacular mangrove recognized for its great variety of birds and wildlife.
    This "Mediterranean" style house totals 2.830 square feet of living area with a total of 4 bedrooms.
    Some of the many amenities includes direct beach front access direct lake front, wonderful views, big swimming pool, green area, gardens
    The house features: 1 Master bedroom with flat screen tv 42, 1 king size bed, jacuzzi, double sink, shower, closet, terrace.
    Second bedroom: flat screen tv. 32 , 1 king size bed, shower, closet.
    Third bedroom: 1 twin size bunk bed, small jaccuzi/ shower and balcony.
    Studio: Space for 2 guests, one king size bed and full equipped kitchen
    Kitchen: full equipped kitchen, poggen polh furniture, microwave, dish washer, refrigerator with ice maker.
    Living room: big living area, guest toilet.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Se permite el fumado únicamente fuera de la casa

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,830 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

You do not need to do nothing. Lucy is there to take Care of everything. Just enjoy your tríp back home or continúe your advendtures!!😁

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed

1 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Note from host: Se requiere depósito $100 por cada mascota

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Se permite el fumado únicamente fuera de la casa

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
Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 2
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 Registration Number 3101317635

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

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Puntarenas, Puntarenas Province

What's nearby

  • Palo Seco Beach
    Palo Seco Beach
    1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Cañada
    21 min drive
  • Restaurante Típico Rafailita
    24 min drive
  • Bar & Rest. El Puente
    20 min drive
  • Soda El Tucan
    21 min drive
  • Bar Y Restaurante Club Pocares
    29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Experience the jungle of Costa Rica!! Direct oceanfront property for 8 guests. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Experience the jungle of Costa Rica!! Direct oceanfront property for 8 guests. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Experience the jungle of Costa Rica!! Direct oceanfront property for 8 guests.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Experience the jungle of Costa Rica!! Direct oceanfront property for 8 guests.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience the jungle of Costa Rica!! Direct oceanfront property for 8 guests.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Experience the jungle of Costa Rica!! Direct oceanfront property for 8 guests. located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Palo Seco Beach and within 20 miles (32 km) of Bejuco Beach and Playa Esterillos Este. Rainmaker and Los Campesinos Reserve are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Experience the jungle of Costa Rica!! Direct oceanfront property for 8 guests. Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a beautiful stay at Mar a Lago. Everything in the house was perfect and the grounds are stunning. Luci should be added as an amenity because we so enjoyed her food and company. We would certainly return here for another stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lucy and Luis made our stay in Costa Rica extra special! Lucy is a ray of sunshine, radiating joy! The property was amazing… exceeded our expectations! Walks on the beach were incredible at sunrise and sunset! So quiet and secluded, very few people. Take a boat tour with the neighbor I believe his name is Rafael. We had the best time in the mangroves with the monkeys! Can’t give this place enough stars!
Boat tour in Mangoves
Sunsets on the beach
Auntie on the beach - always finding sand dollars
Monkeys in the mangroves
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maria was an excellent host very easy to contact and very helpful with several things I was trying to accomplish on this trip. The house and grounds were fabulous and the onsite caretakers were incredible and always available to assist with anything we needed. They did this all without being intrusive. The pool has to be one of the largest in the area. It was my favorite amenity.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marla D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was so beautiful with wide open spaces downstairs. The kitchen was easy to navigate and had what we needed to make a quick breakfast. Outside was a refreshing pool and the grounds were stunning. The massive beach was only a few meters away and the sunsets were breathtaking. Communication with the host was easy and Lucy was absolutely delightful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Great location

This house is nice and secluded with great access to the beach. The house is very comfortable and we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Family Vacation

My husband, I and our 4 kids (3 teenagers and 1 college age) stayed here for a week and loved it! We liked that it is out of the city, we loved being able to go back and forth from the ocean to the pool, and the property is very well maintained!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gay P.

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

Costa Rica Beach House

Our family of 5 stayed a week at this beach house and we loved it! We had so much privacy and were the only people on the beach. It is definitely off the beaten path, but worth the drive! Lucy was an amazing host and made us feel very comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lainna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Mar a Lago! The house was beautiful and located right on the beach! But the highlight of our stay was Lucy and Luis who took such good care to make sure we felt at home. Lucy was the best cook so make sure you have her cook as often as you can! And tell them we said hello :) A must stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete F.

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

Amazing, care takers are the best

Beautiful and clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

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

Excellent

Was a wonderful off the path vacation. Helpful staff, beautiful location. Already ready to come back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicky B.

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

Best vacation EVER

Our stay was great. Even in high season we had the beach to ourselves. Lucy and Luis helped us when our rental car died and we had to contact tour companies to re-schedule. The
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annik S.

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

Perfect location, Lovely home

We stayed at this beautiful villa, oceanfront for 3 weeks. Very satisfied with the location and property. We were extremely well taken care of by Luci and Luis, or property managers. They were very helpfull and kind! We would highly recommend this vacation home!
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Polly M.

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

A bit of heaven

Living like the rich and famous. We had it all., pool on one side and ocean on the other. Breakfast and dinner made
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy V.

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

Near Manuel Antonio

This property is beautiful, ocean on one side and a river on the other. The property is very well maintained and the hosts (Lucy and Louis) were amazing. This place has 3 bedrooms which all have there own ensuite. A separate building with king bed, kitchen, bathroom and sitting area.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty M.

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

Amazing stay

There isn’t enough words! The house, location, pool, beach were all perfect! Lucy and Luis are amazing! We made lifetime friends with them. They are sweethearts, so helpful, brought us coconut water, showed us the fruit trees, got us to see the monkeys, and Lucy cooked some delicious food for us. We would definitely stay here again !!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tania M.

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

Paradise

Fantastic! Beach and pool gave great options for family. Boogie boards provided were an extra treat! Wonderful property keepers and we were made to feel at home. Beautiful house, clean and big. Hate to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

Private and perfect beach stay!

This home is perfect for those who want to have a private getaway. Off the beaten path…literally off dirt road, but once there you will have all the amenities in this gorgeous, sprawling home. On the beach with large pool. Lucy & Luis make the stay comfortable and informative. Coconut drinks in the morning, pointing out monkeys and birds on property and making a traditional Costa Rican dinner upon request. Couldn’t be happier with our stay and highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Great Place to Stay

We really enjoyed staying at this location. It is a little bit off the beaten path, but that is also part of its charm. The house was very clean and comfortable. Luci and Luis are the property's caretakers and they are wonderful. They know just how to be warm and welcoming while still allowing you your privacy. They brought us coconut water and let us know when we could see monkeys at the property.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maryann C.

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

Wonderful relaxing stay

We were greeted my the smiling faces of Luci and Luis. They showed us around and told us how to contact them for any questions. Luis brought us fresh coconut water! Luci was a gem. She showed us how to prepare our fresh fish, make pantacones, and other helpful hints. We enjoyed the pool and hammocks by the beach. The info regarding thebdistance to the nearest store is very accurate so beingbwhat you meed! Hope to stay h We here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayasri J.

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

Great place to unwind

Couldn’t have chosen a better place to unwind. Last part of the road is pretty rough but once you get there, Luis and Lucy take excellent care of you. Very warm caretakers and they are there for every need - which we hardly had. They even treated us to fresh tender coconut water and juicy pineapple slices. We had a nice catered (paid) meal made by Lucy. Beach was great though the kids couldn’t go deep in, due to the scare of riptide signs. They simply loved being in the pool and enjoying the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Absolutely amazing stay in paradise!

We had an amazing time at this beautiful beachfront property! We arrived in the evening during a rainstorm so Luis and Lucy, let us settle in until the next morning when they greeting us with fresh cocunuts. I can't speak highly enough about Luis and Lucy. They were outstanding caretakers and truly made our stay one to remember. Lucy cooked a few traditional Costa Rican meals for us which we thoroughly enjoyed. She also let us know when there were monkeys nearby for us to view, one had a baby that was super cute! The beach was wonderful and we saw very few people out there, often times we were the only ones present. If you enjoy being in paradise away from large crowds this is your place! We can't wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen L.

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

Beautiful vacation property-just as described and more!

Villa Mar Lago is a comfortable, spacious, well kept beach front villa...exactly as stated and shown in the VRBO pictures. Lucy and Luis, the onsite caretakers, are a pleasure in every way...from the property condition to the meals Lucy prepared, their helpfulness and kindness is much appreciated. Lucy and Luis take the best care of the property and were most welcoming upon our arrival to the villa. The beach is secluded and private black sand with a beach front palm frond umbrella and hammocks strung between the palms by the beach. The villa was clean, the beds comfortable, sleeps 8 comfortably in 3 bedrooms each with its own bath and a separate cabana with kitchen/LR area with a 4th bedroom. Birds and monkeys can be found in the trees, a local restaurant 5 km back toward town offered great meals as well. Quepos is about 50 minutes away, Parritas 20 minutes for groceries. For a relaxing and rejuvenating vacation, stay at Villa Mar Lago. We would definitely return some day!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

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

Amazing home and property!

Pictures do not do this property justice. It was stunning. Communication with the owner was great. We arrived to the caretakers greeting us with smiles and coconuts. The home was immaculate. The beach was quiet and the sunset was beautiful. The neighborhood dogs came to visit and my children enjoyed this very much. We were missing our dogs at home. The caretakers of this home made our stay so much better. They were kind and came to get us when a family of monkeys were playing. We fed them fresh fruit and it was an amazing experience. The store is a good drive so I would recommend getting what you need before you arrive. My only complaint is that we didn’t stay longer! I didn’t want to leave. If you are looking for a beautiful place to stay and relax, away from tourists this home is perfect for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

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

Beautiful and Secluded Villa on the Pacific

We had an amazing stay at Villa Mar a Lago! Communication with Maria was great. The home is in a picturesque tropical beach setting. The beach is nearly empty all the time, despite there being a very small resort right next door. The villa and casita were immaculately cleaned and had anything you would need for a week's beach vacation. The pool was clean and warm, so much so that it felt like a hot tub in the evenings. We walked the black sand beach for miles during the vacation and it never got old. The property caretakers, Lucy and Luis, were such a major added bonus for this rental! They are amazing people and didn't let the fact that our Spanish is limited, hinder talking with us. They were there for our party whenever we had a question or needed anything. If you are looking for a secluded beach vacation that is off the beaten path with great amenities, then this is the place for you! P.S. We did easy day trips to Jaco, Quepos and Manuel Antonio, so it's not that far off the beaten path.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C.

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

Great beach villa

It is always difficult when looking at Vrbo listings to tell if a villa is the right one for your family. The listing for the villa is accurate; everything it said we should have available to us was as described. The three bedrooms each had their own bath and balcony access - plenty of space!!!! Absolutely perfect for our group! The living room couch was exceptionally comfortable. We cooked most of our meals at the villa using the kitchen in the villa as well as the kitchen next to the pool so we didn’t heat up the house. This was a great option for us! The caretakers are very friendly and assisted us when we had questions. They even let us know when some monkeys came through and we got some great pictures. We tried fresh coconut water, mangos and limes grown on the property. Lucy cooked us a traditional dinner and we enjoyed watching her cook it as much as eating it. If you want to communicate with the caretakers and don’t speak Spanish you’ll need to use google translate. This worked just fine for us! The grounds are kept very very clean. We walked the beach every sunrise and sunset. Very few people and we usually had the beach to ourselves. This villa is a bit off the beaten path but signage makes it easy to find and if you love the beach, it could be the one for you!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024