Villa in Guanacaste Province
18 guests · 5 bedrooms · 5 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this villa rental
Villa Casa Serena is a sanctuary to enjoy the beauty Playa Grande has to offer. Along with miles of soft sandy beaches, and wildlife, it makes this beach house rental a tropical paradise. It is a perfect choice for guests looking for privacy during their vacation in Costa Rica. Once you enter Casa Serena, you drive along a well-lit driveway until the Villa comes into view. Upon entry into the enclosed walled entry, you walk along a path full of tropical trees and plants into a spacious living/dining area.
Outdoor dining with ceiling fans provides comfortable breezes. An informal dining area, hammocks, and lawn chairs allow you to pick the perfect spot while watching the sunset or dining al fresca.
The main living area encompasses an outdoor living space with furniture that your body will melt into; as beautiful plants line the pathways. Hungry? Open up a world of cooking opportunities, as it is always prime outdoor grilling season. Cooking outside is part of the fabric of the culture in Costa Rica.
Villa Casa Serena has 5 uniquely designed bedrooms accommodating up to18 guests, each with a private bathroom and full view of the swimming pool and lounge area. The master bedroom has one king size bed (sleeps 2), the remaining 4 bedrooms each have two queen beds (sleeps 4). Each bedroom has closets, ceiling fans, air conditioning, enclosed ceilings, and tiled floors.
As you enter the self-contained kitchen you will notice that it boasts white flat panel cabinets with black countertops. Top-of-the-line appliances, sensor lights under each cabinet, and the built in stove top have been carefully thought out. Inspiration for an industrial kitchen has been designed to fit this custom made configuration.
Evenings in Playa Grande are quiet so the outdoor areas make it a great spot for eating, lounging, and entertaining. The lighting features throughout the property give the house a warm ambience at night.
Casa Serena has had extensive upgrades to the property and it was remodeled and updated with an impeccable, and unique design, preserving the rustic feel of a Costa Rican home. With the beauty Playa Grande has to offer, we believe an escape to Villa Casa Serena will be one of the most memorable vacations of your life. We hope you learn to escape the day-to-day by creating unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime.
Events: If you would like to hold a celebration or wedding at Casa Serena, please contact me directly as the pricing does vary based on head count and what is being requested.
We sincerely hope you; your friends and family can get away to experience the beauty of Costa Rica in this beautiful beachfront property, your vacation home is waiting!
Pura Vida!
Outdoor dining with ceiling fans provides comfortable breezes. An informal dining area, hammocks, and lawn chairs allow you to pick the perfect spot while watching the sunset or dining al fresca.
The main living area encompasses an outdoor living space with furniture that your body will melt into; as beautiful plants line the pathways. Hungry? Open up a world of cooking opportunities, as it is always prime outdoor grilling season. Cooking outside is part of the fabric of the culture in Costa Rica.
Villa Casa Serena has 5 uniquely designed bedrooms accommodating up to18 guests, each with a private bathroom and full view of the swimming pool and lounge area. The master bedroom has one king size bed (sleeps 2), the remaining 4 bedrooms each have two queen beds (sleeps 4). Each bedroom has closets, ceiling fans, air conditioning, enclosed ceilings, and tiled floors.
As you enter the self-contained kitchen you will notice that it boasts white flat panel cabinets with black countertops. Top-of-the-line appliances, sensor lights under each cabinet, and the built in stove top have been carefully thought out. Inspiration for an industrial kitchen has been designed to fit this custom made configuration.
Evenings in Playa Grande are quiet so the outdoor areas make it a great spot for eating, lounging, and entertaining. The lighting features throughout the property give the house a warm ambience at night.
Casa Serena has had extensive upgrades to the property and it was remodeled and updated with an impeccable, and unique design, preserving the rustic feel of a Costa Rican home. With the beauty Playa Grande has to offer, we believe an escape to Villa Casa Serena will be one of the most memorable vacations of your life. We hope you learn to escape the day-to-day by creating unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime.
Events: If you would like to hold a celebration or wedding at Casa Serena, please contact me directly as the pricing does vary based on head count and what is being requested.
We sincerely hope you; your friends and family can get away to experience the beauty of Costa Rica in this beautiful beachfront property, your vacation home is waiting!
Pura Vida!
Amenities at Casa Serena, Playa Grande. A private beachfront property!
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Map of Guanacaste Province
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsAccess to the quiet sandy beach, responsive owner, amazing beach access, helpful housekeepers, tasty meals prepared, clean common grounds, convenient location to stores and restaurants, proximity to Tamarindo, beautiful town, and enjoyable stay.
8 / 10Excellent·Jan 2026
Great location and space. The kitchen was large and well equipped. The rooms were clean and spacious. Great air conditioning for sleeping. Would definitely stay here again. Beautiful views and the caretakers were wonderful. Communication was good with the owner as well. A gem!
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
It was so fantastic! Really suited our family well, had a wonderful experience at Casa Serena. Enjoyed all the outdoor living, including all the critters! Grandkids were thrilled with all that there was to do there without TV!! Simon was great and made sure we were comfortable and kept the grounds and pool in pristine condition. Overall a great place to be for sure with just the right amount of rustic characteristics of Costa Rica!We thank Maximo very much, he was great to work with. This truly is a hidden gem!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2025
Overall we loved our stay. It was a family trip and we had a group of 17 people ranging in ages from 11-78. The location was fabulous. The beach was wonderful and very accessible from the property. We were very happy that there were several boogie boards at the property. They got a lot of use. There was also a place a short distance away that rented surf boards. The food was wonderful. Your employee that did the cooking was excellent and the cost was very reasonable. There were also some very good restaurants in the area. The lay out of the property is very good with a lot of communal space to eat meals, play pool, ping pong, swim, lie in hammocks and various other activities. The raised patio was a great place to read and watch the sunset. I have traveled extensively and would have to say that I have never stayed at a place so well suited for a large family get together. The complaints I had were minor and not worth mentioning. Overall, I would give it a rating of 10.
6 / 10Average·Dec 2022
This is a unique beachfront property, with wonderful potential, but is quite rundown. I messaged the host first in hopes of getting some helpful feedback, but it was not, so I will just give you fair warning.
Background: I am an ex PeaceCorps nurse who worked and lived in Costa Rica. My husband is Costa Rican. We are part owners of a lovely hotel across the street and friends with all the other business owners there. We have rented at least a dozen homes at Playa Grande over the years for our friends and family and have only had fantastic experiences. This year we made a late decision to come before Christmas and this was the only property of this size available.
Briefly, the place needs TLC. Moldy, and rotting decks and Supporting posts to main room. Broken and decayed light fixtures, ceiling fans dont work, leaking refrigerator, plugged and overflowing dishwasher, no items at all in kitchen( not even soap, trash bags, salt or pepper. Broken cupboard doors. No beach equipment whatsoever, ( Beach chairs, umbrella, sand toys) No information info upon arrival ( WiFi code, info on house, nearby activities, tours, stores). A completely rusted and corroded BBQ which was not safe to use.
Finally, there is no Irene, wonderful cook on the premises. Instead a new couple from Nicaragua who had no idea about anything in the house, cooking, cleaning, laundry. I told them that it was not their fault that they had no training and that I would clearly not blame them, but the owner.
The positives: The rooms are small, but adequate. Each is independent and opens to the outside only (no connecting)
The pool is small but heated . There is an upstairs cabana built with views and sounds of the beach and monkeys. Beachfront.
We had a beautiful time at the beach and in the pool with our family and friends. We ate out most nights and truly enjoyed the the area, as always.
I have photos of all these issues if anyone wants to see them
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Top rated by guests
8.6Excellent
(36 Ratings)
Access to the quiet sandy beach, responsive owner, amazing beach access, helpful housekeepers, tasty meals prepared, clean common grounds, convenient location to stores and restaurants, proximity to Tamarindo, beautiful town, and enjoyable stay.
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