Luxurious, Totally Outfitted Beachfront Villa at The Palms Flamingo, Sleeps 6
Villa in Playa Flamingo
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this villa rental
-->Please note that if your stay is taking place on or after January 1, 2023, the concierge team will be collecting a flat USD $100 per stay upon check-in, which helps The Palms cover costs that enhance your experience, such as towel service, concierge service, water sports equipment, gym equipment, common wifi, and more.
Located in The Palms Private Residences, Villa 22, or Casa Chocolate, is a 2200+ square foot, 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom beachfront villa, about a 30-second walk from the door to the beach! It comfortably houses up to six people. Villa 22 has become one of The Palms' most in-demand homes because of its superior equipment, unequaled privacy and great extra perks that other homes in the complex don't offer.
Casa Chocolate, as the name implies, is decorated in a chocolate theme. A careful and patient collection process for the art pieces has made for an entertaining, cheerful and pretty look for the entire villa. Modern contemporary furniture with a tropical flair is not just delightful to look at, it is very comfortable as well.
A beautifully appointed, comprehensively equipped gourmet kitchen lets you prepare spectacular meals. Outfitted with high-end Viking and Sub-Zero appliances, and all the cooking gadgets one could possibly imagine. This kitchen is a chef's dream!
Dimmable LED lighting throughout the villa allows for great lighting with very little heat; this is also another unique feature of Casa Chocolate.
Casa Chocolate is also equipped with the latest technology and communications goodies: High-speed WiFi and wired Internet, free unlimited long distance calling, Smart TVs in every room; digital cable, Apple TV, Blu-Ray and a high-quality Home Theater system in the living room. There are several usb charger-equipped power outlets downstairs and upstairs.
The living room also doubles as a sleeping area with a Queen-size sleeper sofa. A complete downstairs bathroom makes it very comfortable to sleep downstairs. The downstairs porch is the best on the property, with a wonderful swing chair, a lounger and two easy chairs with footstools. Fully folding windows allow opening to the entire width of the villa.
The Master Bedroom is equipped with a brand-new King-size Sealy Hybrid Premium bed, brand new ultra-quiet AC, ceiling fan, and Breakfast Station with mini-fridge, microwave and coffee maker. 55-inch 3D television with Blu-Ray player, Apple TV, sound bar and standard cable. The en-suite bathroom is done in luxurious Costa Rican stone and has an enclosed multi-head shower and commode, plus a large jetted tub. Dual sinks with great lighting and lots of storage space. Off the Master bathroom is the walk-in closet. The view from the Master Bedroom is stunning, and the fully folding windows open up to the entire width of the room out to a spacious balcony. Telescopic pleated bug screens let in the soothing ocean sounds while keeping the critters out while you sleep.
Bedroom 2 has a super comfortable Queen-size bed, 40 inch smart TV, ceiling fan and en-suite bathroom appointed with beautiful native stone. It has also just been fitted with a new, ultra quiet AC system. It also offers a large loft that sleeps one child or tween. The loft's lighting can be controlled from up in the loft or down in the bedroom.
The Palms complex also boasts a complete oceanside gym, adult-only round pool, spectacular infinity pool with bar and food service, and a BBQ area with two large professional Weber grills. Lots of beachfront and poolside seating with umbrellas for the free use of our guests.
Don’t feel like cooking? Many terrific restaurants are only minutes away. If you feel like really indulging yourself, let The Palms' in-house chef service prepare and serve you a fabulous gourmet meal in the villa or by torchlight right by the beach.
The Palms also offers the free use of sea kayaks, boogie boards, surfboards and snorkeling gear to our guests. Pool toys aplenty are available for the kids.
Read the reviews! Every guest we've had has been enchanted and wants to return as soon as possible. From the owner to every last member of the staff at The Palms, we make it our mission that your stay at Casa Chocolate is among the best vacations you've ever experienced.
Two-week (or longer) stays always get a free night!
Located in The Palms Private Residences, Villa 22, or Casa Chocolate, is a 2200+ square foot, 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom beachfront villa, about a 30-second walk from the door to the beach! It comfortably houses up to six people. Villa 22 has become one of The Palms' most in-demand homes because of its superior equipment, unequaled privacy and great extra perks that other homes in the complex don't offer.
Casa Chocolate, as the name implies, is decorated in a chocolate theme. A careful and patient collection process for the art pieces has made for an entertaining, cheerful and pretty look for the entire villa. Modern contemporary furniture with a tropical flair is not just delightful to look at, it is very comfortable as well.
A beautifully appointed, comprehensively equipped gourmet kitchen lets you prepare spectacular meals. Outfitted with high-end Viking and Sub-Zero appliances, and all the cooking gadgets one could possibly imagine. This kitchen is a chef's dream!
Dimmable LED lighting throughout the villa allows for great lighting with very little heat; this is also another unique feature of Casa Chocolate.
Casa Chocolate is also equipped with the latest technology and communications goodies: High-speed WiFi and wired Internet, free unlimited long distance calling, Smart TVs in every room; digital cable, Apple TV, Blu-Ray and a high-quality Home Theater system in the living room. There are several usb charger-equipped power outlets downstairs and upstairs.
The living room also doubles as a sleeping area with a Queen-size sleeper sofa. A complete downstairs bathroom makes it very comfortable to sleep downstairs. The downstairs porch is the best on the property, with a wonderful swing chair, a lounger and two easy chairs with footstools. Fully folding windows allow opening to the entire width of the villa.
The Master Bedroom is equipped with a brand-new King-size Sealy Hybrid Premium bed, brand new ultra-quiet AC, ceiling fan, and Breakfast Station with mini-fridge, microwave and coffee maker. 55-inch 3D television with Blu-Ray player, Apple TV, sound bar and standard cable. The en-suite bathroom is done in luxurious Costa Rican stone and has an enclosed multi-head shower and commode, plus a large jetted tub. Dual sinks with great lighting and lots of storage space. Off the Master bathroom is the walk-in closet. The view from the Master Bedroom is stunning, and the fully folding windows open up to the entire width of the room out to a spacious balcony. Telescopic pleated bug screens let in the soothing ocean sounds while keeping the critters out while you sleep.
Bedroom 2 has a super comfortable Queen-size bed, 40 inch smart TV, ceiling fan and en-suite bathroom appointed with beautiful native stone. It has also just been fitted with a new, ultra quiet AC system. It also offers a large loft that sleeps one child or tween. The loft's lighting can be controlled from up in the loft or down in the bedroom.
The Palms complex also boasts a complete oceanside gym, adult-only round pool, spectacular infinity pool with bar and food service, and a BBQ area with two large professional Weber grills. Lots of beachfront and poolside seating with umbrellas for the free use of our guests.
Don’t feel like cooking? Many terrific restaurants are only minutes away. If you feel like really indulging yourself, let The Palms' in-house chef service prepare and serve you a fabulous gourmet meal in the villa or by torchlight right by the beach.
The Palms also offers the free use of sea kayaks, boogie boards, surfboards and snorkeling gear to our guests. Pool toys aplenty are available for the kids.
Read the reviews! Every guest we've had has been enchanted and wants to return as soon as possible. From the owner to every last member of the staff at The Palms, we make it our mission that your stay at Casa Chocolate is among the best vacations you've ever experienced.
Two-week (or longer) stays always get a free night!
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Map of Playa Flamingo
Reviews
5.0
This place was perfect for our family. We had the best week and even extended our vacation because we didn’t want to leave. The golf cart was a must and made everything really easy. We will be back!
5.0
Second trip back. Our family loves the Palms!
5.0
All 5 star luxury property and condo! Will stay here again.
5.0
Enjoyable and relaxing experience
5.0
The property was clean, spacious, and included everything we needed during our stay. Location is excellent with the pools and beach steps away which were never crowded. The grounds are perfectly maintained; beach area is pristine. We enjoyed the room service and proximity of Coco Loco as well. The Palms concierge was responsive and attentive throughout our stay.
5.0
Really enjoyed this property. chill beach, not super long but good for walks; it's remote in the sense of being chill but plenty of really good restaurants locally; definitely get the golf cart if you don't have a car. The concierge staff are first rate in terms of texting and helping with any requests and recommendations. Anthony the pool bartender is great, cranks out the smoothies for the kids and cocktails for us - place embodies the pura vida spirity. Condo had all the amenities needed, beautiful king size master with walk out balcony - deck. My only critique is that people "save" oceanside chairs by going out in the morning putting stuff on them whether or not they are using them. and then one time, someone threw my kids stuff off the chair and said "we have been here all day" - so the chair situation is tedious at times but the grounds guys will help you find a spot - I would just say general guest etiquette around it could be better.
5.0
Thoroughly enjoyed staying in this clean, well-equipped villa on Playa Flamingo. Location was perfect and grounds were impeccable with an infinity pool just feet from the pristine beach. Perfect winter getaway!
5.0
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Carlos's villa, Just beautiful and the kitchen equipped with everything!! Best part was walking out onto the beautiful lawn to pools and beach...right there! Very uncrowded both pool and beach. Massages on beach amazing. We will definitely come back and bring our daughters next time!!
5.0
This condo has everything you can possibly think of. This exceeded our tough expectations. Kudos!
5.0
Excellent
5.0
The Palms is the best place to stay in Costa Rica.The staff is second to none very friendly accommodating respond to your wishes immediately going to come back next year if Carlos will have use.Thanks again for a great 2 weeks.Doug &Judy Phillips 😛👍
5.0
Carlos was very helpful when we had questions. His place is exactly as it looks - high end. We loved our stay and will definitely be coming back.
5.0
We loved it! 8 great days, felt like home, great location and amenities. Will definitely be coming back.
5.0
The Palms is absolutely one of the nicest, most relaxing, and beautiful beach properties.
The condo we stayed in was perfect for our family of 5. Fully stocked with anything you would need and beautifully decorated. The owner was fantastic to work with and all the staff here at The Palms are wonderful. We loved the restaurants nearby and highly recommend booking a sunset cruise with Manta Ray while you are here. Perfect week here in Costa Rica!
5.0
We had a great time at Carlos' villa. It has all the comforts of home and is loving taken care of by the owner Carlos and The Palms staff. What I really loved was the fact that even though we were there over one of the busiest weeks of the year, we never felt we were smashed into a crowded resort. We had no problems finding lounge chairs. At other resorts, we would get up early and have to stake out a spot. That was not necessary here. There was enough room to spread out and play our multiple beach and pool games. We could even play frisbee without feeling we would hit or run into someone.
We took advantage of filling out the pre arrival form. It was great to have drinks and food there upon our arrival. The woman who does the shopping for you was our favorite among the staff.
Having boogie boards and paddle boards for free use was a bonus. The waves were a blast! We enjoyed the beautiful beach and amazing pool so much that nobody wanted to leave and go outside of the resort. I regret a little that we didn't do one more excursion...but we felt so relaxed and at home at The Palms that is was hard to leave.
If you like to play tennis there is actually a decent tennis court at a resort down the beach. For a small fee you can hit a few balls in the early morning or early evening shade.
Thanks for letting us stay at your place Carlos! The kids enjoyed your chocolate. They had so much fun taste testing the treats you left for us.
Also, thanks for being so helpful and patient answering my millions of questions. Stay here, you will love it!!!
5.0
My favourite property in the world. The beach , pool, condo, staff etc. All excellent. Already booked for next year !!!
5.0
Staying at The Palms has been our best family vacation yet. The property is a perfect balance of casual and relaxed with 5 star amenities. The staff are all fantastic. The on-site food is great. The villas are beautiful and 30 seconds from the beach. Also, the rental dealings with Carlos were great. We will return and highly recommend Casa Chocolate at The Palms!
2.5
We would highly recommend Casa Chocolate Villa #22 at the Palms. The villa is beautifully decorated and very spacious. The staff at the Palms are extremely friendly and very accommodating. The property felt very safe and was maticulously maintained. The beach is just steps away and gorgeous. The Palms is at the southern end of Playa Flamingo Beach which is about a mile long and very quiet. It’s great for walking, running, or playing in the waves. There are a handful of restaurants within walking distance, which is nice if you just want to stay near the villa and relax. We definitely hope to go back!
5.0
We just returned from a wonderful stay at Carlo's villa #22 at the Palms in Playa Flamingo. The villa and surrounding property are absolutely beautiful. The villa is perfectly maintained and has every amenity we could imagine. It was VERY well appointed.
The resort is small and the beach and pool area are not crowded. Fresh towels and good chaise lounge availability made days by the pool and ocean lovely. This is the perfect spot if you want a quiet vacation with no crowds. Note, the resort only serves lunch. Be sure and stock up on groceries before arrival.
5.0
The Palms #22 was a beautiful condo with a warm & friendly staff - such a wonderful vacation destination!
5.0
The condo is absolutely beautiful with all the amenities of a 5 star resort - this is a 5 star condo. Extremely comfortable, right on the beautiful Flamingo Beach. We came during the "off-season" which means The Palms was virtually empty. Pros are you have the beach and pools to yourself! Very quiet so if you are looking for an active nightlife, you will have to create it on your own. Cons are the Palms restaurant is closed and well as the nearby Coco Loco restaurant - until November. We were able to eat dinner there one night before it shut down for the season. We knew it would be the slow season which was perfect for us because our goal was complete rest and relaxation! We got it! We pre-ordered groceries to be delivered to the condo - that worked out great! I love to cook so the kitchen was stocked when we arrived with the groceries I ordered. Carlos has all of the top of the line small and large appliances available which made cooking with ease! The bed is very comfortable. The room had black out curtains as well as the living room. Sitting outside on the porch was nice as well as walking the beach every morning and evening. The "resort" offered paddle-boats, single person kayaks, boogie boards, life jackets all for our use! Fresh towels were delivered each morning on the patio chairs. The staff is polite and available for any questions you may have but unobtrusive. Janet is the local masseuse set up near the edge of the property. She also provides pedicures and manicures for a fee. Very nice! The work out facility is on the second level at the end of the resort which overlooks the beautiful beach - makes working out very enjoyable. There is daily housekeeping as well - a perk for sure as we typically book via VRBO and that is not offered. Taking a taxi into Flamingo will cost you approx. $20 round trip, a trip to Taramindo for shopping will cost you approx. $60 round trip. Carlos provided us with excellent information prior to our arrival and we would highly recommend his property, Villa #22. Carlos, thanks so much for your chocolates as well! Danta Chocolates were excellent - we loved the sampler box!
5.0
The Palms will not disappoint! The grounds were beautiful and the staff were helpful and friendly. The pictures you see are the real deal. The area was very secure and I felt safe the whole time I was there. The beach is very quiet and private. The Casa Chocolate was awesome. The villa is beautifully decorated and just an overall great place to stay. Carlos was a gracious host and we very much enjoyed the chocolate goodie bag. Carlos was very helpful when we had questions prior to our vacation and connected us to the staff at The Palms to arrange things like outings and a food service to stock our refrigerator prior to our arrival. The Palms was recommended to us by a friend. We originally thought about staying at an all inclusive resort and we are so glad we did not!! You will miss out on so much of beautiful Costa Rica and the local culture if you are stuck on a big resort. We traveled to Costa Rica with our two teenage boys and I have to say this was one of the most enjoyable beach vacations we have taken. I have told so many people about our 5 star experience at The Palms and Costa Rica in general. If you stay at The Palms be sure to eat at Coco Loco-walking distance up the beach from The Palms! We ate there a couple of times and everything on the menu was great and if you are there at the right time you will get to enjoy the most beautiful sunset you have ever seen. This is definitely a place our whole family would like to visit again and if you are considering Costa Rica I cannot think of a better place to stay other than the Casa Chocolate at The Palms! Thank you Carlos and The Palms for a memorible stay in your beautiful villa and country!
5.0
Villa #22 is perfect! It was beautifully decorated with luxurious and comfortable furnishings. The staff warmly welcomed us with fresh drinks, a tour, and explanations of what to expect at The Palms (housekeeping, meal services, help with tours, equipment available, massages, workout room, etc.). There were fresh flowers all over the villa when we arrived too...that was such a nice touch. The gardens are manicured perfectly and are full of flowers and butterflies and hummingbirds. We could hear howling monkeys from trees nearby (loved that!). The sunsets are spectacular. The pools are wonderful with the view of the ocean and the just right refreshing temperature. The stunning beach is clean and literally steps away from Villa #22. The pools and beach were never crowded (and comfortable beach lounges or tables with umbrellas were always available). They provided four large beach towels every morning on our lanai and then there were more always available by the pool. We ordered food from The Palms and it was outstanding. We felt very safe in The Palms with security guards at the gates and staff always present. Working with Carlos was super easy and he was more than eager to help us when we had a question. He takes very good care of this place and it shows! There wasn't a thing that showed wear and tear...nothing. It was in pristine condition. Carlos provided us with an assortment of chocolates which our family really loved! And the refrigerator was stocked with some water, Coke products, and beer to get us started. On the counter were other items for us such as cereal and coffee. Playa Flamingo is a great area. We found many enjoyable restaurants. And we found many excursions that were not too far from the area. We stayed our first half of this vacation in La Fortuna (Nayara) and enjoyed those rainforest type adventures around the Arenal volcano. But we were ready for this amazing beach location for the latter half of our Costa Rica family vacation! We had four people, and the villa was very roomy (two adults, two teen boys). Our boys loved that that there were three full bathrooms because they each claimed one as their own. I highly recommend this place and if we return to Costa Rica, we will absolutely be back in Villa #22! We miss it very much! By the way, July is supposedly rainy season, but we only encountered rain once for a couple hours while in La Fortuna and it was drizzling lightly the morning we flew home.
5.0
We took our daughter and two of her friends (all age 11) and stayed for 6 nights at Casa Chocolate and everything was as expected - gorgeous and wonderful!! The facilities were wonderful from the pool to the girls getting corn rows in their hair to having a local chef come and cook. The master bed was very comfortable and the kids loved the loft room. Having direct beach access along with boogie boards was an added bonus! We would recommend Casa Chocolate to anyone wanting to enjoy luxury! The chocolate was also a hit with the kids!!! Carlos was wonderful to deal with!!
5.0
My husband and 2 kids: 9 and 12 years absolutely loved the place. It is meticulously decorated and there were fresh flowers everywhere when we arrived with welcome drinks delivered to our condo. The theater system with netflix entertained the kids while we hung out on the patio at sunset and had cocktails and enjoyed the beautiful view! The Palms is the only resort directly ON Playa Flamingo. The infinity pool is a very short walk from the condo and the beach is just a few feet further...it couldn't get any better! We all enjoyed boogie boarding in the ocean and having snacks by the pool.
Alexandra was very helpful and suggested we hire a tour guide to ride with us in our car to the volcano (we didn't want to go on a tour bus). Chris, our 22 year old tour guide, was very friendly and knowledgeable about Costa Rica and also had a degree in ornithology and tourism (and excellent English). If you want a personal tour guide, I strongly recommend asking for him. Chris also suggested we stop at an animal rescue center which was the highlight of our day trip (we are animal lovers). The animals were in their natural habitat and seemed in good health and spirits.
If our schedule had permitted and the condo had been available, we would have stayed another week. Carlos was so responsive and we look forward to coming back to Costa Rica and staying at Casa Chocolate again! Thank you!
5.0
My husband and I just returned from our honeymoon at Casa Chocolate at The Palms and we have to say this was the best place to stay! If you are coming to the Flamingo area, this is where you need to be! Each and every staff member we met was so accommodating and friendly and the Palms offers the amenities of a 5 star resort (pool bar, massages, concierge, etc.), but with the feel of a quaint boutique hotel. You are basically steps from your own private beach! Carlos was wonderful to work with and not only do we feel he has one of the best villas at The Palms, but many of the staff agreed too. We definitely plan to return in the future!
5.0
we have stayed at alot of condos in many incredible places such as wailea hawaii etc. The actual unit was the nices, best decorated and most highly appointed we have ever stated. it is very high tech with the electronics etc. same remote we have at home!! the kitchen is not just basic condo supplies but fully stocked.... there was food and drink waiting for us at no extra cost. there was some alcohol to get us started. we were there in low season and most days we were the only ones on the beach and at the pool. the staff were excellent. Carlos was very helpful and prompt with correspondence. Looking forward to coming again.......and we had almost no rain in october!!
5.0
Our family had an amazing holiday in this terrific home. Carlos was so easy and wonderful to work with and the staff at the Palms were attentive and wonderful! we will be back!!
FAQs
How much does this villa cost compared to others in Playa Flamingo?
The average price for a rental in Playa Flamingo is $538 per night. This rental is $1,036 above the average.
Is parking included with this villa?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Luxurious, Totally Outfitted Beachfront Villa at The Palms Flamingo, Sleeps 6. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this villa?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Luxurious, Totally Outfitted Beachfront Villa at The Palms Flamingo, Sleeps 6. Enjoy the water!
Is Luxurious, Totally Outfitted Beachfront Villa at The Palms Flamingo, Sleeps 6 pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this villa is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Luxurious, Totally Outfitted Beachfront Villa at The Palms Flamingo, Sleeps 6?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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