Nestled in the tranquil village of Playa Junquillal, Casa Juliana offers a serene retreat with breathtaking ocean views. Stroll 300 yards to the pristine local beach or unwind on the second floor balcony. With a spacious screened-in great room, barbecue grill area and pool surrounded by lush tropical gardens, this private villa is perfect for families or groups seeking relaxation and adventure.
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6 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 13502 sq m
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About this property
Casa Juliana: Beautifully renovated Villa in Jan '25 with pool steps from beach
Welcome to Casa Juliana, a privately owned villa nestled on a hillside in the serene village of Playa Junquillal (pronounced hoon-key-yal) in Costa Rica's Guanacaste region. This property is basically brand new with major additions and renovations that were completed in January, 2025. Now offering 6 spacious bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms, comfortably accommodating up to 24 guests. As a group of 8 people it is priced well and you feel like you are using the full house with room to spread out. For large groups of friends or gatherings, multiple families, or three generations of families you have large rooms with creatively custom designed bedding furniture to house up to 24 people quite comfortably. Recent additions include a new living and dining area, a new kitchen and island with high end appliances, an expanded pool deck area, and 3 new large bedrooms.
Whether youāre looking for adventure, relaxation, or a mix of both, Casa Juliana provides the perfect setting:
Explore activities like surfing, swimming, tennis, fishing, snorkeling, or horseback riding. Enjoy the regionās natural beauty with unspoiled beaches, vibrant wildlife, lush vegetation and among the best sunsets in the Pacific coast. Savor local dining at 6 nearby restaurants (all easy walking distance, including under the beautiful palapa of Guacamaya Lodge right out of the back of the property serving amazing food and 3 meals a day) or prepare your own meals with the option of hiring a local chef. Enjoy the new Bernar Dos just steps away on the beach with a creative menu and amazing sunset views.
Convenient Location Playa Junquillal is an ideal retreat that feels off the beaten path but still close to key attractions:
Just 40 minutes (36 km) from Tamarindo for shopping, dining, and nightlife. 12 minutes to Playa Negra and 20 minutes to Avellanas. Only 20 minutes (15 km) from Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course, featuring an 18-hole championship course. Steps from a tennis court at the nearby Guacamaya Lodge and within easy reach of local restaurants, a turtle sanctuary, and more.
Accommodations With recent updates, Casa Juliana offers 6 comfortable bedrooms (including one as a connected Casita that has its own kitchen and laundry), each equipped with air conditioning and ceiling fans and every bedroom having its own private full bathroom:
Bedroom 1: A large upstairs room with a king bed, queen bed, and twin bed along with a sitting area and its own outdoor two-sided deck. Bedroom 2: One queen bed. Bedroom 3: One king bed. Bedroom 4: Two queen beds and two twin beds above them. Bedroom 5: Two queen beds and two twin beds above them. Bedroom 6 (attached Casita). One king bed and one twin bed above it. This additional studio is available for those needing more space. This includes its own kitchen and sitting area, a covered deck, and its own laundry.
Living Spaces New indoor seating area, brand new kitchen with new appliances, indoor dining area with combined seating for 17. Screened Outdoor Great Room: This spacious terrace includes a bar, dining area, and lounge chairs, making it a great spot to unwind with family or friends and experience the beauty of outdoor (but screened in) living in Costa Rica. Steps to the pool area and outdoor grill. Second-Floor Balcony: Enjoy partial ocean views or relax with a book in the hammock. Rancho and BBQ Area: The outdoor Argentinian grill area features a 360-degree bar with seating, perfect for social gatherings. Fully Equipped Kitchen: Includes all the essentials to prepare meals, including a stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, and tableware.
Outdoor Amenities Private Pool: A beautiful new swimming pool finished in December '24 with a stone patio, newly expanded decking and lounge chairs. Lush Gardens: Over an acre of tropical greenery provides a peaceful setting for your stay and an abundance of wildlife.
Rates and Occupancy Rates are based on up to 8 guests, with a $30 per night charge for each additional guest over age 3. Maximum occupancy: 24 people. Please note: Groups of high school or college students without parents are not permitted. Casa Juliana offers a relaxed, comfortable space for families and groups to enjoy Costa Ricaās beauty at their own pace. Contact us for more information or to book your stay. You will not regret booking this beautiful home and amazing access to the beach and choices for great food without getting in a car ;-).
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Massage
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Limo/town car service
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Breakfast available for a fee
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
6.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Step to reach entrance
Tile flooring in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Designated smoking areas
Note from host: Outdoors only and on screened in porches
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Meal delivery service
Phone
Safe
Things to do
Golf
Kayak
Outdoor pickleball court
Tennis
Water sports equipment
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Eco-friendly toiletries
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
Recycling
Unit size: 5,400 square feet
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
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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 are allowed
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outdoors only and on screened in porches
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Veintisiete de Abril, this holiday home is near the beach. Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course and Black Stallion Eco Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Junquillal Beach and Blanca Beach. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Veintisiete de Abril travel guide
Does Casa Juliana: Beautifully renovated Villa in Jan '25 with pool steps from beach have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Casa Juliana: Beautifully renovated Villa in Jan '25 with pool steps from beach pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Casa Juliana: Beautifully renovated Villa in Jan '25 with pool steps from beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Casa Juliana: Beautifully renovated Villa in Jan '25 with pool steps from beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Casa Juliana: Beautifully renovated Villa in Jan '25 with pool steps from beach?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Casa Juliana: Beautifully renovated Villa in Jan '25 with pool steps from beach located?
Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Asociación Vida Verdiazul and Junquillal Beach. Blanca Beach and Callejones Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Casa Juliana: Beautifully renovated Villa in Jan '25 with pool steps from beach Reviews
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9 of us just spent a week at this lovely villa. We had an excellent time. Town and area are very chill. Beach and restaurants are within walking distance. Property manager is fantastic. Great to see recent updates and everything working as expected.We would definitely return if the opportunity arises.
Kirk M.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Steven
29 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Casa Juliana is well stocked. The owner has thought of everything to make the stay amazing. The management team was extremely helpful. We all wanted to extend our stay! We may be back!
Loved the house and location. Home owner was great to communicate with and assist. My family loved there stay and would stay here again. So close to the beach and the turtle sanctuary. Loved the low key town. Absolutely recommend this place!!!
We booked this property prior to knowing it would be getting a renovation and the updates to the property were absolutely stunning. Our group of 8 people, 4 adults and 4 kids had so much space to spread out in. The pool was great and the outdoor patio was equally wonderful. I would absolutely stay here again.
We had a great stay. Many excursions with our favorite guide. Hector you absolutely need to contact him! 506-8659-0497 he set up so many daily trips for us to explore beautiful horsback riding /zip lining, waterfalls and riverboat cruise. Have a wonderful time
We were a group of 13 that traveled for our first time to Costa Rica. We had an amazing trip. The house was beautiful, Lots of space, All the amenities you need. Prompt communication with property manager. We loved being so close to the beach and loved having the pool for mid afternoon and night swimming. The howler monkeys were right outside the house. The kids have all said this was the best vacation they have had.
Nice place to stay if you want to relax and get away. Close to some amazing restaurants⦠our favorite was Tides. They have live music and great fish and chips. The best frozen drinks on our trip. The location is remote and it takes a while to get to attractions. Only downside
We had a great stay at Casa Juliana at the end of May. From booking to staying there everything was smooth and communication with the property manager was outstanding. We received great recommendations for local restaurants, activities and an amazing chef who came to the house to cook for all 8 of us, 4 adults and 4 kids.
The house was well equipped with everything we needed and was a great place to hang out either by the pool or in the screened porch.
I definitely recommend for your next visit to Costa Rica!
Beautiful home, beautiful location, plus great host.
From the moment we arrived at this property for a 3 day stay we were knew we had chosen the right location to start our family holiday. Our party had four adults and 3 children and there was plenty of space to house us all comfortably. Had everything we needed and more and it was apparent that great care had gone into cleaning. There is a spacious outdoor living area, where we enjoyed our meals. The pool is most inviting, surrounded by vegetation and privacy. The beds were comfortable. Location was great- not right on the beach but easy walking distance.The host Georgina is very pleasant, responsive and accommodating. We all very much enjoyed ourselves and would definitely return.
We had a great time at Casa Juliana with our family party of 9. It is a quick walk to Playa Junquillal, which is a stunning beach. We enjoyed the pool and screened in porch. It is very private, but there are great restaurants very close to the house.
I would note that the upstairs loft bedroom is beautiful, with the attached living area, but it may not be appropriate for kids or folks with concerns about mobility. The bed requires climbing stairs and the stairs are fairly steep. This definitely did not detract from the beautiful property, but did require us to shuffle bedroom assignments!
Our family of 4 adults and 3 kids stayed at Casa Juliana for 3 nights in mid- November. It fit all of us comfortably, with privacy. The enclosed outdoor living space was where we spent most time, eating meals or watching our kids swim. Yes, there were some ants and water leaking in the covered area, but this is not unexpected when travelling in Costa Rica. The pool is surrounded by vegetation and private. Our kids swam for hours a day. We loved the quaint little ātownā, and that we were walking distance to the beach. There are some really great restaurants within walking distance and we were lucky enough to see a turtle laying eggs as we walked along the beach after dinner one night. Our host Georgina was also most pleasant, accommodating, and great with communication. Our family really loved our stay here and would happily return.
Absolutely beautiful house in a terrific location with exceptional property management.Our family of 13 had more than enough space at this marvelous property. We loved the proximity to beaches, wonderful pool and nearby restaurants. Fantastic communication and assistance from Chiara. Thank you!
Ellen S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marcela
4 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had the most amazing time at Casa Juliana. The house is beautiful and had everything we needed as a family with young kids. The property manager was incredibly helpful in making it a great experience.
We had an amazing stay. The house was perfect for our group of 21. Close to several great restaurants. I would recommend this house over and over again. PURA VIDA
I cannot say enough about this property! The attention to detail was amazing! Kitchen was fully stocked, beds are comfy property was beautiful and the locals and their restaurants were great! To our family rainy season was barely rainy, only when you wanted to nap from all the excursions. Michael and Chiara were very responsive and answered all of my questions! PURA VIDA!
My 3 children and six grandchildren and I had the time of our life. Best family vacation ever. The home is beautiful. Well furnished. We were greated by an amazing young woman who gave us a house tour and the ins and outs of the area. We were 10 so we had no more than 2 per room and that was perfect. The house is large enough that you have space to get alone time, but small enough that you feel an intimate setting. The beach is great and a mear 3-5 minute walk straight out the driveway. Pool very clean. Hotel at the bottom of the drive has great pizza. Resort through the hedge and up a small hill was a perfect first night dinner.Only down side - is the house is a bit remote being on the West coast - Pacific side (Beautiful Sunsets) - We had a very active trip doing Canope tour, Waterfall hike and tour (highly recomend - but not for the faint of heart), watertube rafting - Zip Line etc - Most of which were 2 to 3 hours away. All well worth while.I would highly recommend this home - especially if you are looking for relaxing chill time.Steve
Loved the large screened in gathering area, pool, out door shower and upstairs porch. It felt like a secluded hideaway. The kitchen was wonderful to use.
We loved our stay at Casa Juliana! It was a beautiful location right by the beach. We loved going there during sunsets and having a drink at the neighborhood beach bar. It wasn't very crowded and the house is off the beaten path. The house was lovely with all the amenities we could want. We had beach towels, beach chairs, boogie boards and even yeti-type coffee mugs and water containers to use for all of us. Chiara was our house manager during our stay and she was absolutely amazing. Super responsive and was so helpful making suggestions for our stay. She's the best! We are a pretty active family so we did quite a few trips to Tamarindo and the Volcano area. Almost everything was at least 45 minutes away, so we had to account for travel time in making our plans. All in all, we had a fabulous time!
Kelly G.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Coley C.
7 Feb 2018
Casa Juliana
We enjoyed our 5 day stay at Casa Juliana accommodating our 2 families (4 adults, 5 teenagers). We loved the short walk and accessibility to what felt like your own private beach down a dirt road. We swam each day, twice as the sun set, in the ocean enjoying the local area. Playa Negra and Playa Avenellas were also a short drive away on dirt roads with small restaurants and surf rentals nearby. We took advantage of the pool, hammock, and loved the patio where we all gathered at night to listen to music and play games. We drove into Tamarindo one day to experience the town, but much preferred staying away from the crowds at Playa Junquillal. We had a few great meals around the area and also shopped at the supermercado cooking for ourselves at Casa Juliana. We saw parrots and a large family of howler monkeys in the morning next door which definitely made the trip for us!
We loved our stay at Casa Juliana. The beach was so close and gorgeous!!! So quiet and remote. The house was perfect for 2 families with teenage boys. We spent all of our time on the screened in porch or in the pool. My biggest complaints were the keys were annoying. So many keys and locks and none of them labeled. And the plastic dishes especially needed a major upgrade. The pizza at Hotel Tatanka and the local delivery places were great! The Guacamaya Lodge is in the backyard and so good! We also had a fabulous meal at Munro Milo and it was alll super cheap! We were visited by two local dogs that were the sweetest so please be nice to them when they come say hi! They were so thirsty! We would totally stay at Casa Juliana again. It was our 4th trip to Costa Rica and we just love staying in the quiet, unpopulated areas!
My husband, myself and our family including grandchildren stayed at Casa Juliana for a weeks getaway. We were 7 adults and 2 children of 4 and 22 months. It is the ideal place for a family that would like to vacation together and have lots of space to enjoy. The in-the-ground pool was well appreciated especially after a day at the beach in the hot sun. Be aware that if young children are in your party, you must be vigilant as the pool is not fenced in. Someone came every second day to clean it. The Rancho BBQ area was a hit with the men. The screened in veranda is a very nice area to spend time in as well as around the pool. The cushions would need to be replaced however as they are somewhat worn and stained. The kitchen has everything you need to make your own meals. We did most of the cooking with groceries we bought in local marts. As we were arriving late on the first day, I asked to have some basic food items to be stocked for us before our arrival. It was there as promised. Be ready to deal with keys, keys for every door. Expect daily visits from local doggos and cats. They are friendly and would stay just for a few minutes and then be on their way. If you are a bird watcher, there are many birds that visit the trees and shrubs that surround the Villa. The beach which is just minutes walking distance from the villa is spectacular. My sons did boogie boarding & grandkids loved the waves. If you love the heat and laidback living you will really love Casa Juliana.
We booked last minute, therefore didnāt have a chance to communicate a whole lot before getting there. Itās a big place with plenty of bathrooms and has a nice setup for many people.
We didnāt realize right away that an email was sent with all there is to know about the property and the area. I looked hard for a book, but there wasnāt one. After getting settled in, we were sitting out in the screened porch (which is heavenly) and the alarm to the house sounded for reasons we still donāt know. I think we alerted the entire coast it was so loud! My kids hadnāt heard an alarm like that before and were completely freaked out. After disarming it, we couldnāt figure out how to reset it and were worried it would go off again. Our kids were scared!! We messaged the property manager right away, but it took 2 days before someone came to look at it. They just turned it off as well and we were fine, but with bars on the windows and instructions to use it, it left us uneasy.
We ended up enjoying the property, the many amazing restaurants surrounding it and the beaches were fantastic. We loved walking to the beach for sunsets and the privacy of our own pool. The monkeys in the tree out front was a huge bonus and being able to walk to restaurants made it easy.
The bedroom temp on the main level would only cool so much, so we slept without covers. Use bug spray even if you donāt think there are bugs biting. Lovely place and would return again.