Beach Front Almost! 2 Minutes walk to Surf & Beach,Beautiful family compound.
House in Guanacaste Province
12 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
This is a beautiful,large, secluded,safe, family compound/home is located on a private cul du sac in the JUNGLE very, very near the beach. A two minute walk down a quiet rd to the white sand beach of Playa Guiones, with a secluded surf brake (most of the time i surf with my kids or with DR Steve) The home is Surrounded by 1200 meters of lush gardens.
Wildlife galore: monkeys, pezotes, armadillos, raccoons, various types of birds, lots butterflys, iguanas, porcupines, lizards, geckos, frogs, and even a stray turtle or two! You can walk to the the excellent consistent surf and beautiful white sand beaches of Playa Guiones/Nosara.(Did i say that already L.O.L)
This property includes a 2nd level master suite,and lower bunk room with 2 bunk beds, 4 beds in all (great for big kids) ,Very Large swimming pool, and a unique 'Rancho style kitchen' next to the pool. The large private master suite with master bath is detached from kitchen area. Suite includes California King bed, and a full sized bed if needed for small children. Ceiling fans, A/C,and High speed wireless internet.(works all the way too the Rancho) Sleeps 4 comfortably.
Rancho located next to the swimming pool. This is the heart of our home. All the action happens here.... family style dining on large handmade picnic table (pechote) that seats 10, large full sized kitchen with all amenities for cooking gourmet meals or baking! Great for entertaining. Large living area with couch, chair and ottoman. The hammock is my husband's favorite resting place amongst the action. Above the kitchen is the second bedroom/sleeping quarters. Sleeps 3/5 If needed (2 full sized beds, one single). The roof is the highlight of this structure... lined with cedar and topped with palm.
The swimming pool is a built in babysitter that keeps our 5 kids busy all day, if they aren't on the beach surfing, snorkeling, shelling or just taking our dogs for a walk. The pool is large enough for lap swimming and deep enough for diving. My wife's favorite... lying in a tube sunbathing and reading. Two outside showers for rinsing upon returning from your surf sessions. One cold, one hot! Parking is available inside the property gates under a carport or in driveway.
Property is maintained by our loyal gardener, Raul. Additional cleaning and babysitting is available by our long term nanny and housekeeper, Jackie, for an additional $350/week (8-5pm mon-fri) she an incredible cook!
Playa Guiones is a unique community that offers a variety of activities for everyone. The Nosara Yoga Institute is walking distance from the property, offering daily yoga classes as well as Teacher Training courses. The town of Nosara is 4 km from the beach with our own town doctor, Kattia Porras MD as well as 3 super markets, fish market and vegetable store. Playa Ostinol is a 20 minute drive away to experience the hatching or nesting of sea turtles on a reserve. Deep sea fishing is only 15 minutes south of Playa Guiones at Garza.
The entire area is very kid friendly and appealing to visitors of all ages. Great restaurants include: la Dulce Vida (Italian), Marlin Bills (steak/fish), Cafe Paris (typical food/pizza/pastries), Robin's Ice Cream/Espresso Bar, EL CHIVO Mexican Food, Casa Romantica (swiss) and many more!
Daily commuter flights from San Jose offered on Sansa,. Only 2 hours south of Liberia International Airport.
Keywords: Beach House
Wildlife galore: monkeys, pezotes, armadillos, raccoons, various types of birds, lots butterflys, iguanas, porcupines, lizards, geckos, frogs, and even a stray turtle or two! You can walk to the the excellent consistent surf and beautiful white sand beaches of Playa Guiones/Nosara.(Did i say that already L.O.L)
This property includes a 2nd level master suite,and lower bunk room with 2 bunk beds, 4 beds in all (great for big kids) ,Very Large swimming pool, and a unique 'Rancho style kitchen' next to the pool. The large private master suite with master bath is detached from kitchen area. Suite includes California King bed, and a full sized bed if needed for small children. Ceiling fans, A/C,and High speed wireless internet.(works all the way too the Rancho) Sleeps 4 comfortably.
Rancho located next to the swimming pool. This is the heart of our home. All the action happens here.... family style dining on large handmade picnic table (pechote) that seats 10, large full sized kitchen with all amenities for cooking gourmet meals or baking! Great for entertaining. Large living area with couch, chair and ottoman. The hammock is my husband's favorite resting place amongst the action. Above the kitchen is the second bedroom/sleeping quarters. Sleeps 3/5 If needed (2 full sized beds, one single). The roof is the highlight of this structure... lined with cedar and topped with palm.
The swimming pool is a built in babysitter that keeps our 5 kids busy all day, if they aren't on the beach surfing, snorkeling, shelling or just taking our dogs for a walk. The pool is large enough for lap swimming and deep enough for diving. My wife's favorite... lying in a tube sunbathing and reading. Two outside showers for rinsing upon returning from your surf sessions. One cold, one hot! Parking is available inside the property gates under a carport or in driveway.
Property is maintained by our loyal gardener, Raul. Additional cleaning and babysitting is available by our long term nanny and housekeeper, Jackie, for an additional $350/week (8-5pm mon-fri) she an incredible cook!
Playa Guiones is a unique community that offers a variety of activities for everyone. The Nosara Yoga Institute is walking distance from the property, offering daily yoga classes as well as Teacher Training courses. The town of Nosara is 4 km from the beach with our own town doctor, Kattia Porras MD as well as 3 super markets, fish market and vegetable store. Playa Ostinol is a 20 minute drive away to experience the hatching or nesting of sea turtles on a reserve. Deep sea fishing is only 15 minutes south of Playa Guiones at Garza.
The entire area is very kid friendly and appealing to visitors of all ages. Great restaurants include: la Dulce Vida (Italian), Marlin Bills (steak/fish), Cafe Paris (typical food/pizza/pastries), Robin's Ice Cream/Espresso Bar, EL CHIVO Mexican Food, Casa Romantica (swiss) and many more!
Daily commuter flights from San Jose offered on Sansa,. Only 2 hours south of Liberia International Airport.
Keywords: Beach House
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Map of Guanacaste Province
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Reviews
10.0
From the moment we arrived to the property through when we left, we really loved everything about the property for our family of four. The 2 minute was to Baker's Beach was perfect. The rancho and pool were great for just relaxing in the privacy of our own yard.
8.0
Our family and friends had a great trip to Nosara. The location of the place was excellent, easy walking distance to the beach & one of the town centers (almost a mile). We walked everywhere & it worked out well.
We had some unseasonable rain storms which were awesome under the living space cabana.
Jackie, the housekeeper, was wonderful & we highly recommend hiring her for your stay. She made great food- guacamole, chicken & fish tacos, flavored rice & more. She hit the grocery for us and kept us supplied in amazing fruit!!
Snuggles the cat was a bonus. So sweet.
We had a great trip.
10.0
We have been coming to Playa Guiones for 20 years, and this is one of our favorite places we've stayed. The expansive property is located close to the beach and walking distance from shops and restaurants. The outdoor living spaces and huge pool are amazing.
The highlight of our stay was probably Jackie's cooking. Hands down the best food we've had in Guiones, and she's a delight to have around the house.
Casa Radl is a hidden gem, and we will be coming back again.
10.0
Couldn’t ask for a better location or outdoor setup. The exterior living space next to the pool provided a great place to spend time as a family. We traveled with an 8 and 10 year old for reference. The bedrooms were comfortably air conditioned for a great night sleep (that will be the only time you spend inside). Bakers Beach entry was a very short walk down the street. With a golf cart rental you can easily get around Nosara to eat, shop, etc. The host Stephen was very informative and available at all times to answer questions. His daughter in Nosara was also able to set us up on multiple outdoor adventures. Lastly, if you can, hire Jackie to help out during the week. She made several local inspired meals for us and they were amazing! Can’t wait to go back.
10.0
Property was our favorite so far after 8 years in Guiones- great location, excellent and unique kitchen living area, fabulous pool. Jackie and Raul are 5 stars each, the cat, Snuggles, lived up to his name and slept in the arms of our daughter every night. My only complaint is that the sleeping area above the kitchen should not be counted as a bedroom- raccoons and bugs will wake you all night and the mosquito nets are not adequate to prevent pests. To say it comfortably sleeps 12 isn’t really fair- I would say 4 adults and 4-6 young kids yes… we ended up with all our grown children piled on top of each other, and us, in the two true bedrooms. It was a fun adventure- but no privacy or private space for anyone. As long as you’re prepared for that- and for no private bathrooms- you will love it! I would still give it 5 stars because we left happy and healthy ❤️
10.0
Words cannot truly express how amazing this property is. The house was incredibly clean, the grounds were beautiful, and Jackie was so helpful. Steve was available whenever we had a question and Jackie cooked delicious meals for us- definitely have her cook for you! My children loved the pool and we were a short walk to the beach. The master bed was so comfortable and the couches in the Rancho were great for lounging. Pebbles the cat snuggled with my kids and we saw wildlife every day (birds, geckos and even monkeys). I highly recommend this property. It was perfect for my family of 5.
10.0
This house is a real gem in the "classic" Costa Rican style. The interior accommodations are simple and functional, great A/c. However, we were never inside except to sleep because the outdoor cabana living room and kitchen and the pool area are divine. The location is perfect short walk to the beach, we hired Jackie to help us with cooking and that was the best decision we made the whole trip. All day surfing, yoga, relaxing and delicious home cooked food. Could not have asked for a more perfect vacation.
10.0
This was the perfect house for our big group. The rancho was the gathering place throughout the day, and going between that and the pool was so relaxing. The most relaxing part for me though was having Jackie around to help us out. She made sure the fridge was full of food to keep all our teens fed, provided us with local information and was an all around pleasure to get to know. The rooms where well appointed and very comfortable and our teens felt like they we camping in the jungle, sleeping in the rancho. The location can't be beat, we never had to use the car, everybody could simply walk out the gate and choose their own adventure, go to the beach, find a smoothie, ride a bike, etc.... Thank you Steve, this was a perfect trip, and we look forward to a return visit.
10.0
This was the perfect rental. You open the large gates into complete paradise. Steve was so helpful in getting everything set up for us. He gave us contacts to set up our Zipline and ATV tour. The walk is about 2 minutes to the beach and went down there at least twice a day for surfing. The surf shop Agua Tibia is right next store so we could rent boards for the week. Jackie, the cook, was incredible. She makes amazing salsa and guacamole. She would make lunch and dinner for us so everything was done when we were home from sunset. Rent a golf cart or ATV to travel around the town. This place was great and Steve was so helpful and in constant contact to make sure everything went smoothly for us!! Best family vacation ever!!
10.0
This place was absolutely perfect! Perfect location to the beach. outdoor luxury living. I wouldnt change a single thing about it.
10.0
Casa Radl is in a prime location in Guiones. Super relaxing trip for our crew and Jackie was amazing! We will be back!!
5.0
Casa Radl is a perfect family compound a short walk to one of the best surfing beaches in the world. It’s one of the most beautiful places we’ve ever seen. The pool is great for laps and there’s yoga and tennis close by. We stayed a month and loved every minute. Definitely hire Jacki she is an outstanding chef.
5.0
I cannot express what an amazing vacation we had! Casa Radl is situated in the best possible location! We walked to the beach multiple times a day for a surf! Our group was traveling with 5 children (under 5 years old... yes, we are crazy) and all of us were able to trade off the kids so we could get in some surfing! Jackie was quite possibly the best part of the trip! She cooked dinner for us every night so we could enjoy the sunset on the beach and return to the house and have dinner ready! This made getting all the kids to bed in a timely manner possible. Ask her to make salsa! It is amazing! The pool offered hours of entertainment as well. Just as a caution for anyone traveling with little kids... we had eyes on the pool at all times. It is right there, easy for them to sneak into!
Stephen was very accommodating and was gracious with our many calls and emails prior to arriving! ;) Thank you for your patience with us! We will be returning at some point, may be when the kids are a little older!
Also to clarify the room situation. There are 3 rooms with air conditioning, and 1 room above the kitchen/living area that is open to air. We actually stayed in the room above the kitchen. It was wonderful. A little breezy a few nights, but overall we loved it!
5.0
This was our last chance at a family vacation before our daughter goes off to college. Needless to say we wanted to create memories and have some down time. Steve's home is located in a little beach town and next door to a surf school. Easy walk to the beach 1-2 minutes. The local restaurants serve farm to table incredible dishes. Honestly, we pick our vacation destinations based on animal adventures. We experienced cats, dogs, monkeys, horses, birds, crocodile, the list could go on. It was truly an exceptional experience. The home is set up to enjoy the time outside. The pool is HUGE. The home has privacy on all sides with the backyard is green belt. The kitchen with JACKIE was my favorite. She cooked some meals for us and she was better than the restaurants! The bedrooms all had AC, which is critical for sleeping. Steve was incredible to work with and very accommodating. He helped with ideas for adventures and where to eat. We traveled from Seattle Washington, not too far yet far enough to get away and warm up. Thank you Steve for sharing your home with us. We are grateful!
5.0
First time to Costa Rica and very pleased we found this spot. Steve is very responsive and made the entire trip seamless even traveling with 4 boys under the age of 11. Jackie was wonderful and comes highly recommended as well. The house is situated in a safe and friendly area. The wild life was unbelievable and reflects the term "gentle jungle" very well. This was the first vacation that I have ever taken and came home "relaxed". My boys took naps every day after morning surfing in the rancho, THIS DOSNT HAPPEN AT HOME !
The pace of the area was great and allowed us to take a break and have family time. We surfed, zip lined, took beach walks and took rides to the shops every day. The yoga institute is a 3 min ride up the road, my wife dropped in a couple days. The guys at the surf school next door were great and we could walk next door and grab body boards, surfboards etc anytime for rent. We rented a golf cart which Steve said would be fun for the kids and it was ! If you need to go far Luis from Guiones Transport is a phone call away. We didn't venture out too far out of the Playa Guiones area because we loved the area so much. This place is so hard to describe but you have to experience it. The jungle animals and beach are amazing however the people from Jacky to Rudolpho our gardner and the people in the area make the spot that much better. Thanks again Steve for a lifetime of memories and we will be back ! Pura Vida
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Guanacaste Province?
The average price for a rental in Guanacaste Province is £151 per night. This rental is £366 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beach Front Almost! 2 Minutes walk to Surf & Beach,Beautiful family compound.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Beach Front Almost! 2 Minutes walk to Surf & Beach,Beautiful family compound.. Enjoy the water!
Is Beach Front Almost! 2 Minutes walk to Surf & Beach,Beautiful family compound. pet friendly?
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What amenities are available at Beach Front Almost! 2 Minutes walk to Surf & Beach,Beautiful family compound.?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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