House in Guanacaste Province
14 guests · 7 bedrooms · 5 baths
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About this house rental
Enjoy breathtaking sunset views of the Catalina Islands from Casa Bella Catalina, a stunning private oceanfront property on Playa Potrero's beachfront.
The beautifully landscaped property spans three buildings — the main villa and two casitas — offering plenty of room for large groups to spread out and enjoy their own space.
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At a Glance
•7 bedrooms across 3 buildings
•5 full bathrooms + 2 half-bathrooms
•Remote-controlled A/C in every bedroom
•Huge covered BBQ terrace
•Direct beachfront access
•Parking for ~2 vehicles, between the casitas and in front of the main house entrance
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Layout
Main Villa – First Floor
•Two queen bedrooms, each with its own full en-suite bathroom (open transoms and curtained windows into the living area)
•Half-bathroom near the main entrance, before the kitchen and living area
•Fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar
•Dining room and living room, opening onto the terrace and pool
Main Villa – Second Floor
•Ample master suite with unforgettable Potrero sunset views
•King bed and interior vanity with a double sink
•Open-air toilet and shower on a private balcony overlooking the courtyard
Casita 1
•One king bedroom
•Full bathroom, with the shower on a private, walled-in outdoor patio
Casita 2
•Three bedrooms: one queen, plus two rooms with two twin beds each
•One shared full bathroom
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Amenities
•Fiber optic Wi-Fi
•Smart TV
•Washer/dryer
•Remote-controlled A/C in every bedroom
•Half-bathroom by the BBQ and pool area
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Housekeeping
Housekeeping is included at least once during your stay, and more frequently depending on the length of stay - please ask for details.
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Outdoor Living
The beachfront outdoor living here is over-the-top good - there's no better outdoor space for a large group on the whole beach strip in Playa Potrero (guest review!).
•Huge covered outdoor kitchen and eating area
•Fire pit
•Gazebo at the edge of the property
•Grassy lounge areas shaded by palms - perfect for the sunset or a good book
•Pool with an extended lap lane
•Jacuzzi with jets (jets run 4 pm-10 pm only; jacuzzi is not heated)
•Pool cascades run during pool pump hours only
All of this sits directly on the beach at Playa Potrero.
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Location
•Walking distance to groceries, pharmacies, and restaurants in Playa Potrero
•3 km from Playa Flamingo (white sand beach) and its marina (dining and shopping)
•Tamarindo nearby - known for surf lessons, shopping, and nightlife
•Playa Penca and Playa Prieta, two beautiful, quieter beaches just north of Potrero, are within easy striking distance
While a car isn't essential for your stay at Casa Bella Catalina, we recommend renting one (or a golf-cart) - it makes spontaneous day trips, exploring nearby beaches, and grocery runs much easier.
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Additional Information & Services
To help you settle in comfortably, we provide a complimentary welcome package with essentials such as coffee, sugar, salt & pepper, toilet paper, toiletries (body wash, shampoo & conditioner), hand soap, laundry detergent, and dishwasher tablets (where applicable). These items are provided as a starter supply.
Our Concierge Team is happy to assist you in planning your stay. We can help arrange car or golf cart rentals, tours and activities, private chef services, pre-arrival grocery stocking, special occasions, and wellness experiences such as in-home massages.
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Important to Know
•A refundable security deposit hold of $1,500 is required prior to check-in and will be released shortly after check-out, provided no damage is reported during your stay.
•Access to the master bedroom requires stairs, as there is no elevator. All common areas and other bedrooms are on the ground floor.
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House Rules
•The primary guest must be 21 years or older to book.
•This home is intended for responsible groups - parties and events are not permitted.
•Smoking is not allowed on the property.
•Pets are not permitted.
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Experience the beauty and charm of Casa Bella Catalina!
Add this beautiful house to your wishlist by clicking the heart ❤ in the upper-right corner.
The beautifully landscaped property spans three buildings — the main villa and two casitas — offering plenty of room for large groups to spread out and enjoy their own space.
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At a Glance
•7 bedrooms across 3 buildings
•5 full bathrooms + 2 half-bathrooms
•Remote-controlled A/C in every bedroom
•Huge covered BBQ terrace
•Direct beachfront access
•Parking for ~2 vehicles, between the casitas and in front of the main house entrance
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Layout
Main Villa – First Floor
•Two queen bedrooms, each with its own full en-suite bathroom (open transoms and curtained windows into the living area)
•Half-bathroom near the main entrance, before the kitchen and living area
•Fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar
•Dining room and living room, opening onto the terrace and pool
Main Villa – Second Floor
•Ample master suite with unforgettable Potrero sunset views
•King bed and interior vanity with a double sink
•Open-air toilet and shower on a private balcony overlooking the courtyard
Casita 1
•One king bedroom
•Full bathroom, with the shower on a private, walled-in outdoor patio
Casita 2
•Three bedrooms: one queen, plus two rooms with two twin beds each
•One shared full bathroom
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Amenities
•Fiber optic Wi-Fi
•Smart TV
•Washer/dryer
•Remote-controlled A/C in every bedroom
•Half-bathroom by the BBQ and pool area
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Housekeeping
Housekeeping is included at least once during your stay, and more frequently depending on the length of stay - please ask for details.
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Outdoor Living
The beachfront outdoor living here is over-the-top good - there's no better outdoor space for a large group on the whole beach strip in Playa Potrero (guest review!).
•Huge covered outdoor kitchen and eating area
•Fire pit
•Gazebo at the edge of the property
•Grassy lounge areas shaded by palms - perfect for the sunset or a good book
•Pool with an extended lap lane
•Jacuzzi with jets (jets run 4 pm-10 pm only; jacuzzi is not heated)
•Pool cascades run during pool pump hours only
All of this sits directly on the beach at Playa Potrero.
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Location
•Walking distance to groceries, pharmacies, and restaurants in Playa Potrero
•3 km from Playa Flamingo (white sand beach) and its marina (dining and shopping)
•Tamarindo nearby - known for surf lessons, shopping, and nightlife
•Playa Penca and Playa Prieta, two beautiful, quieter beaches just north of Potrero, are within easy striking distance
While a car isn't essential for your stay at Casa Bella Catalina, we recommend renting one (or a golf-cart) - it makes spontaneous day trips, exploring nearby beaches, and grocery runs much easier.
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Additional Information & Services
To help you settle in comfortably, we provide a complimentary welcome package with essentials such as coffee, sugar, salt & pepper, toilet paper, toiletries (body wash, shampoo & conditioner), hand soap, laundry detergent, and dishwasher tablets (where applicable). These items are provided as a starter supply.
Our Concierge Team is happy to assist you in planning your stay. We can help arrange car or golf cart rentals, tours and activities, private chef services, pre-arrival grocery stocking, special occasions, and wellness experiences such as in-home massages.
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Important to Know
•A refundable security deposit hold of $1,500 is required prior to check-in and will be released shortly after check-out, provided no damage is reported during your stay.
•Access to the master bedroom requires stairs, as there is no elevator. All common areas and other bedrooms are on the ground floor.
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House Rules
•The primary guest must be 21 years or older to book.
•This home is intended for responsible groups - parties and events are not permitted.
•Smoking is not allowed on the property.
•Pets are not permitted.
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Experience the beauty and charm of Casa Bella Catalina!
Add this beautiful house to your wishlist by clicking the heart ❤ in the upper-right corner.
Amenities at Beachfront 7BR House w/ Large Pool, Firepit & BBQ • Bella Catalina
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Guanacaste Province
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
The house was incredible. We had 14 guests and we were all comfortable. The house staff was very welcoming and the concierge went out of her way to make us feel welcomed. The house was sooo clean. The outdoor living space was perfect. Everything in the house worked perfectly.
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
The outdoor area was the best we've had so far. Our group has traveled together for 10 years and 4 times to Costa Rica. We had enough shade and sunshine, and many options for our large group. The outdoor kitchen area worked perfectly for our group. The additional refrigerator and freezer were a nice addition. The kitchen was well appointed for all our needs.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
This is a top-notch facility, well maintained and clean. We had most of the family there, a party of 12, and it was comfortable for all. Beautiful setting with beach access in the back yard. The outside dining area was perfect for our chef catered birthday dinner. The property manager was easy to communicate with and very responsive.
6 / 10Average·Mar 2020
Little background on our situation:
2 families of 4 stayed in this house.
From the exterior the house looks very inviting. Nice stonework and the yard has some soft green grass!
Once inside, we noticed that the house had a musty smell on the main level. Turned out that we need to run the shower and sink for a while in one of the bedrooms and flush the tiolet. It didn't smell like sewer, but there was some stagnant water in the pipes. Once we did that and left the doors open for approx 30 min, the smell disapated.
The mainlevel of the house has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. One of the bathrooms is accessible from the living area, but it would have been nice to have a 1/2 bath for 'public' use.
To access the 3rd bedroom, you have to go outside the house and go up a set of steps to gain access to that bedroom. Inconvenient and not very settling if you are a parent of younger children.
The 4th and 5th bedroom are in a completely separate building. Again, not very settling for a family with young children. There was a bathroom out in that building.
There were no common condiments in the house (salt, pepper, etc...).
The market is only a 5 min walk, but found it odd the shelves were bare.
The lighting in the house is OK at best. Not near enough lights to properly light up a room. The room colors are dark, so more light would have been beneficial. Plus the light switches are spread out in 3-4 different areas and thus a little confusing to figure what what switch did what.
The AC units in each bedroom worked fine and sleeping was comfortable at 70 degrees farenheit.
The outdoor pool and sitting area are very nice and large. Lots of iguanas running around the fence that surrounds the yard.
The beach is sandy, but HOT. The Costa Rician sun warms the volcanic sand up and it is too hot to walk on between 11am and 4pm. Once you get down near the water, the sand is again cool to walk on with bare feet.
The slope to the beach is not flat, slight incline, but not a difficult walk.
I would definitely go to Costa Rica again, not sure I would stay in this house again though. Seems like a high price for what we received and based on our previous VRBO bookings.
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9.4Outstanding
(26 Ratings)
"The house was incredible. We had 14 guests and we were all comfortable. The house staff was very welcoming and the concierge went out of her way to make us feel welcomed. The house was sooo clean. The..."
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