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Beachfront Potrero: nice 7-BR villa, chef included - Casa Royal

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On the beach, beach towels
TV, DVD player
Terrace/patio
Dining
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14557 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

About this property

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

Beachfront Potrero: nice 7-BR villa, chef included - Casa Royal

Casa Royal is a beautiful beach front home in Playa Potrero. This 7 bedroom, 4.5 bath, house has everything you need for a fun and relaxing vacation. The ocean is just steps away from each room and can be admired from the large balcony, where you can have moonlight dinners while feeling the ocean breeze. Our cook can serve delicious local meals Monday through Saturday. Two meals per day are included in your stay, with the cost of food being additional.
The villa is located very close to restaurants, shops, grocery store and bars. You can take walks on the beach and in 15 minutes you are in Flamingo or just relax and take long swims in the sea and at the end have your favorite cocktail while watching the sunset in front of your very eyes!! If you love the ocean this is the place to be!!!
Pool was added October 2013. House has been completely remodeled in June 2016 and again at the end of 2022.

***NOTE: COOK IS NOT INCLUDED IN RESERVATIONS MADE BEFORE JULY 1ST, 2022 ***

Property manager

Tropical Homes of Costa Rica

Languages

English, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)

General

  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Unit size: 5,995 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • High chair fee: USD 30 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 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
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 not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Villa
Beautiful Beachfront Home with Sunset Views Villa
Beautiful Beachfront Home with Sunset Views Potrero
Beautiful Beachfront Home with Sunset Views Villa Potrero
366039

About the area

Map
Potrero, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Playa Potrero - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Penca Beach - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Playa Prieta - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Conchal Beach - 15 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco Loco Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Las Brisas - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Amigos Tacos y Beer - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gracia Mar Vista - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Soda Marcell - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beachfront Potrero: nice 7-BR villa, chef included - Casa Royal have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beachfront Potrero: nice 7-BR villa, chef included - Casa Royal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Potrero: nice 7-BR villa, chef included - Casa Royal?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Potrero: nice 7-BR villa, chef included - Casa Royal?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Potrero: nice 7-BR villa, chef included - Casa Royal located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tempate villa is within a 5-minute walk of Potrero Bay and Playa Potrero. Flamingo Beach and Penca Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Beachfront Potrero: nice 7-BR villa, chef included - Casa Royal Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Perfect Family Getaway

The house, the outdoor space, the pool, the beach, the location and most of all Rita the Chef!!!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

family vacation at Casa Royal

perfect location. very comfortable home. Rita, our chef, made the vacation perfect! house is outdated
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10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Good times in CR

Wonderful property. Rita, the cook, made the week for us!

10/10 Excellent

Tyson S.

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

Good times in CR

Wonderful property. Rita made the week for us!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kostas

Pictures don’t do the house justice

The house is amazing. Great location on the beach. Home was wonderful and Rita (the cook) OMG. Great meals every night. Nothing. Perfection

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

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

Paradise

Beautiful house, great location. Pool is awesome, Beach is perfect and private and walk into town! Loved every minute. Highlight is Rita, the chef. Cooked us fabulous breakfasts and dinners almost every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B.

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

fabulous family vacation

property was perfect for our family stay. we lived the pool and beach. wonderful outdoor spaces to hang out. Best of all was our chef. Rita made the trip so relaxing. excellent meals!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Pura vida at casa royal

Our family of 14 enjoyed every minute at Casa Royal. We had a wide range of ages in our group, and all had an equally amazing time. The proximity to the beach, the market and other nearby activities was great. And what can I say about our chef, Rita. She is very talented and provided a restaurant quality experience with a soulful and heartfelt touch. She made our trip the memorable experience it was. Not a thing.
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10/10 Excellent

Lora

Gorgeous property

The home was just beautiful. Waterfront gorgeous landscape. Sunsets. Out door patio amazing. A few minor things. One sink in master the drain would not open. Would be nice to have kayaks or bikes. Would be nice to proceed a few condiments like coffee etc.

10/10 Excellent

valerie h.

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

Rita fed us like royalty!

Best vacation ever! The staff, concierge and drivers were amazing. The house and yard are lovely. We really enjoyed the pool and sunsets on the veranda. I love that it was so well stocked with everything from kitchen basics to hair dryers. The two washers and dryers were put to good use. But the very best part was having Rita feed us two delicious meals each day. Better than ANY restaurant.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Awesome rental for a large group

This house was perfect for our group of 13. Walking distance to restaurants, a market & massages on the beach. We LOVED having Rita & her daughter cook for us each day. It was such a nice service & a surprisingly good value. Margue the concierge was extremely helpful at coordinating transfers & excursions & super quick at answering any questions we had. We found the heat mid-day to be a little oppressive but loved hanging out on our covered front patio with fans it was comfortable for our morning coffee or evening wine. Definitely a highlight of the house. We would highly recommend this house!

10/10 Excellent

Melannie B.

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

Beautiful home

House was great!! We had 12 people and had plenty of space for us to all hangout. The cook Riata is a wonderful cook. Every meal was delicious. We all had a wonderful time.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall G.

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

Big fun in Portrero

House was awesome! Pool and backyard are as good as advertised and shown in pictures. Beach and sandy ocean just a few steps away. Rita was the best part of the trip, as we relaxed and she prepared two great meals every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Melannie

Great Home

I loved that the home had plenty of room for everyone, and love the cook Rita. I think the living room upstairs needs a new couch, not very comfortable to sit on.
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10/10 Excellent

Crista

Amazing views and location

The house was better than the pictures! We had 8 adults and 7 kids at the house, there was plenty of room and the outside living space is amazing! The outdoor table fit our whole family. Kitchen was well equipped. Beach front was very swimmable for the kids . We walked to several restaurants and bars all were kid friendly. We will be back!! The road directly in front of the house is unfinished, but don't let that scare you off. The living room couch upstairs is very awkward, and not really a good place to hang inside for a large group, lucky the weather was so amazing we spent most of our time on the outside furniture which was very comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

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

Family Getaway

We discussed a family vacation last fall, decided on Costa Rica and we could not have selected a better home and location! We had 14 people stay at the home and it was a wonderful experience. Everyone had a great time! Everyone involved with Casa Royal was first class. No complaints! We would definitely stay in this home again! Thanks to everyone who made our week so special.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

KOSTAS "GUS" P., Weston, CT

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

Expectations Exceeded

Unbelievable. Pictures don’t do the home justice. The property mama get was amazing and our cook Rita was wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

Perfect Experience

This was the second time my family has stayed in Potrero. The town is great...small town, but plenty to do and to eat. This house was very clean and in great condition. The staff at the house (maid and pool/yard maintenance) and the concierge were 100% on top of it. The outdoor spaces are great and the beach is just steps away. There are several fruit trees in the backyard as well!
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jason A., Chicago

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

Costa Rican Luxury!

This place is as advertised. Right on the beach with amazing sunsets, multiple decks to lookout over the ocean, and a clean pool to play in. (Although the ocean was so warm we couldn't pick between the two!) The cleaning service that comes every few days keeps the humidity from making the house feel sticky, and having the option to use the chef for dinners when we didn't want to venture out was such a great option. Would definitely come back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W., Long Beach

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

Great Beach House

We had a wonderful experience with our family of 12 (ages 80 to 13). The layout of the house was perfect, providing ample space to gather as well as area for some quiet time. Being right on the beach was perfect. Our concierge, Magui was available and quick to respond to questions and help arranging activities. We took advantage of Chef Rita for some meals and she and her daughter were wonderful. The only negative, was inline with other reviewers, the sofa in the main living area is not comfortable and does not make sense for a lounge area. Overall, we had a fantastic time at Casa Royal and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lora H.

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

Amazing property

We brought our family of 8 for their Christmas gift this year. My son and his new wife started their honeymoon here and our son his girlfriend daughter and her boyfriend. We did tons of fun activities amazing house. Had a chef one night. Amazing food. Communication was fabulous. Location above and beyond for groceries and restaurants. The beach house amazing food. Las brisas too. Walk to them both. Can’t wait to come back. The beach is gorgeous just outside the gate. And pool is wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

A Private Paradise

This house, as well as the entire property was SO beautiful and perfect for our large family! We do a big family vacation every year and have stayed at some gorgeous properties that we did not think we could ever beat, but Casa Royal did just that. From the cleanliness of the house, the layout of the house, the outdoor space, pool, stunning ocean views and the lush palm trees, flowers, fruit trees and yard! The pictures cant' quite capture the beauty, you just have to see it. The beach is never crowded and has wonderful sunsets. The updated security system worked great and we always felt very safe. We loved the location on Potrero beach. It's on a dirt road with several other very nice houses, each one private. As previous reviews state, Rita, the private chef, goes above and beyond what anyone would expect. She shops for the groceries required to prepare the food you request, she cooks meals that taste better than any restaurant we tried and then cleans the entire kitchen! And even better, the cost for having her cook was much less than going out. The management company was very helpful from the first contact and followed through with arranging tours and transportation for us. Don't hesitate to stay at this private paradise! No improvements necessary!

8/10 Good

Jeff V.

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

Casa Royal

Beautiful location on the water. The house and some amenities were a bit dated. The property was clean and it was nice having housekeeping come every other day. Rita the chef was terrific and made mornings a breeze by having breakfast ready. I was a bit disappointed in the fact that we had a kitchen sink faucet whose use frustrating because it was broken and leaking water from various parts. I feel like this should have been replaced before we arrived. I was also disappointed with the fact that the main sliding door to the house/2nd floor balcony was broken and unusable after the 2nd or third day. We were forced to use the smaller opening off to side in the kitchen eating area. This should have been addressed immediately so that we were not inconvenienced. I also reported a dangerous situation with a loose metal drain (sharp) in the master shower which was not repaired. Thank you
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

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

Incredible vacation spot

My friends and I had an absolute in Costa Rica thanks in part to this property. When we weren't out on adventures we were at the house running from the pool to the ocean to the outdoor showers and back to the pool again. The neighborhood is a little sleepy -- not much going on during the week but that means privacy, quiet, and a chill beach where you're not overwhelmed by people and jet skis. Just a short walk up the beach there is a sailing center where you can rent kayaks and SUPs, as well as a massage tent (they'll come to the house!). Book a fishing charter or sunset cruise and if the weather is nice enough the boat will pick you up and drop you off right at the house. Rent golf carts and take them to Playa Brasilito where you can ride horses, rent jet skis, snorkel, and more. If you are lucky enough to get Rita as your cook you will not be disappointed. She handled all of our dietary restrictions without complaint, and we asked her to get creative. She made the most wonderful vegan desserts, and used fish we'd caught in the morning to make sashimi and ceviche. She made delicious empanadas and homemade tortillas. One of the highlights of the trip and way cheaper than eating at restaurants. There were always plenty of towels and housecleaning came a few times during the week, and internet service was excellent. I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill T.

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

Great Property

Very pleased with property. We had stayed there in 2019 also. A couple disappointments, only four lounge chairs around pool. Pictures show 5. Two of them were pretty worn. We had 11 adults so four lounge chairs did not work well. Although the property had added beach chairs since our last visit so we used those around pool.Rita the chef was really special!!! Her good was outstanding! Also the landscaping was tired and not well kept.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025