I see no reason to write 50 words. One word sums it up for us. FANTASTIC!!!!

Would have given it a perfect rating but the hot tub was not working and was never serviced even after we mentioned it the first day we were there. Other than than, beautiful property on a beautiful beach.

Simply fantastic. The beach was perfect --- medium-sized waves for the kids to boogie-board, but shallow enough to be safe. And very, very clean. No seaweed or bugs. And almost no people!? Felt like our own private beach. The house was great. HUGE rooms. HUGE bathrooms. Well appointed. It was a fantastic week.

I booked the Hacienda Clark 4 mos prior to my vacation. I was informed by email 10 days prior to my arrival that the week I had rented and paid for was double booked. The property manager Kenny Segers of Special Places knew in advance he had done so hoping to have me rent another less desirable unit in the area that they could not rent out. I had to file a dispute with my credit card company to get all of my deposit back. They would not reimburse me for my flights.

My husband an I got married at this wonderful villa on February 7th, 2017th and let me tell you it was absolutely perfect. Our guest couldn't get over how beautiful this villa is and it left a great impression with everyone. We got married on the beach, cocktails and appetizers on the patio, dinner and dancing on the grass, it had it all. We also enjoyed the whole week there with family. The villa is out of this world and situated right on the nicest stretch to beach in beautiful Playa Flamingo. This area is our favorite place in Costa Rica to date. We couldn't have picked a more perfect spot to get married. A little piece of heaven on earth. We also want to say thank you to the staff at special places for taking care of our guests accommodations at condo's in the surrounding area. Phem took care of all of our needs before arrival, even helped with tours, transportation, recommended our wonderful cook Estefania, golf cart rentals and was always available to answer all of our questions. They also showed us this beautiful villa last year when we got engaged in Costa Rica. Boy was it the right choice. We already want to plan to go back so we can actually relax and enjoy this wonder place again. Wedding week was amazing but a little busy to fully enjoy this gem of a villa and spot. Pura Vida!! Marilia & Graciano

I would like to thank Kenny and all his staff at Special Places, this wonderful home was as advertise and allows you to have a totally relaxing week. We had 5 couples staying and no one could come up with a complaint. We started out preparing our own meals, than we invited Chef Hugo over for one night, and our cooking days were over. He would arrive with what we had requested, prepare everything to your liking, than his staff would make sure you were professionally served on the open lanai with sounds of pounding waves surrounding you. By the time desert was finished, Chef Hugo had the kitchen spotless and quietly disappeared into the night, only to arrive again for another wonderful feast. Your home becomes the best restaurant in town, it is a wonderful thing, an actually less expensive. Thanks Kenny, Phem and Special Places for a truly wonderful holiday, Jim Allen

From the moment our Special Places Manager (Yannick) walked us through the property, we knew we had chosen a very special place. My children and their families (kids aged 2 1/2 to 10) found all the amenities to be fun and safe. The house is stunning - plenty of room for our brood of 8 (at one time 10) with almost all bedrooms being equal. I would suggest improvements to the 5th bedroom - a little decorating and a separate door would make it more appealing. The kitchen is well equipped - and the bbq would magically cleaned every time we used it. The pools are well thought out - a larger pool for swimming and playing, a hot tub for warming up and a splash type pool which is great for little ones. The beach is just a few steps away - crossing green lawns to get to it. Green in this arid area is a big deal! In the end - we all got teary eyed when we left - mostly because of the staff. Marlenee the daily housekeeper so sweet and efficient - like that aunty you always wanted to have. The security guards/landscapers were outstanding and we loved them all. Eric, Gravin and Alex - thank you for taking such good care of us. I've probably misspelled names - sorry! Special Places handled everything well - and arranged and made suggestions for my oldest granddaughter's birthday party which included Mariachi singers to a pinata to a fire on the beach to a private chef. I've raised the bar too far, will never be able to match that birthday party for anyone else. Playa Flamingo itself is one of the best beaches in Costa Rica from what I have seen. To fall asleep every night hearing the waves crash..... heaven..... We will go back - just a lot more of the world we want to see before. I would highly suggest this home - I have rented many through VRBO - and this was definitely one of the best I have ever seen.

Great house, great weather, great beach. We had a wonderful week. The house is large, elegantly appointed, directly on the beach, has a pool, a kiddie pool and a heated sauna. The house is advertised as 5 Bedroom, though one bedroom is rather small and plain. The others are spacious, all with their own bathroom. It is a truly great house for a family vacation. It is inside a gated community, with security service provided (but not needed in Costa Rica). Walking distance to the beach bar and restaurant and to the center of Playa Flamingo. We did not rent a car. Tours do house pickup. We hired a cook, who took care of all our food needs. Maid cleans every day. We would recommend this property. The beach has nice white, soft sand, and gentle waves great for kids. No rocks.

All good! Great house on beautiful beachfront property on fabulous beach with caring and attentive staff. Just what we wanted!

Such a stunning home! I was visiting Costa Rica with my cousins and friends and we were a large group looking for an exclusive and luxurious vacation spot to relax and enjoy the beautiful beaches. This home was PERFECT! From the moment we stepped inside, we were beyond excited to call this our home for a few days. The villa is huge and is even more amazing in person. It was so relaxing to have our very own pool and hot tub, right in front of the beach! Playa Flamingo is also a very quiet, and non-crowded beach, so it felt like we had endless space to ourselves and lots of privacy. This home is also located in a small gated community with security guards at the entrance, making it extremely safe. The villa contact was very accommodating and helpful through the whole booking process. They were always very prompt in their responses, and went above and beyond to ensure our stay at the home was perfect. They also arranged for us to have our own private chef who cooked delicious meals for us throughout the day. Overall I would highly recommend staying here!

Playa Flamingo is truly a little piece of Heaven on Earth! We have stayed the past two Christmases and it has been the most wonderful experience!! You walk outdoors to a gorgeous pool and spa and then walk 50 yards to the ocean. Absolute Paradise!! The house is extremely clean with wonderful & friendly work staff on the premises. Flamingo Beach is a special town with plenty of activities! Our vacation included horse back riding, a day on a Catamaran, paddle boarding, to name a few... It really is a GEM and if this is your first time visiting I can guarantee it won't be your last. :)

A truly unbelievable house, property and location. Everything was as described and more. Paradise, simple as that. The hosts, and staff (chef, tour guides, cleaner, security, transfers) went above and beyond to make the stay truly magical.

What a spectacular home and incredible views of the ocean! We had 4 adults and 6 kids..plenty of rooms, infinity pool, shaded porch, exceptional kitchen and open floor plan to accomadate lots of people. Our group plans to come back many times- surfing, zip lining, beqaching, chef service, maids, gated with guards,etc. As my kids have said- Their Best Trip Ever!!!

This house and experience were spectacular. The services and amenities were beyond our high expectations. I would highly recommend this anyone who enjooys nothing but the finest.

As a family, we loved our first stay at Hacienda Yellowhouse that we collectively voted to rebook it for the next year. The house has the perfect blend of indoor/outdoor and community/privacy living spaces. We made meals as a family, ate on the back porch almost every meal looking at the ocean, jumped between the pool/hot tub and ocean, read books, took sunrise walks (a few of us), had access to sailing and horses less than 10 minutes away. The house also has all the creature comforts that make you feel at home such as a basket of beach towels, washer and dryer, puzzles, games and outdoor grill. Perfect spot on a quiet beach. Corrie McGovern

I am a little reluctant to give the stellar review Playa de Flamingo deserves because I want to keep it all to myself, but I really can't be that selfish. Everything about this experience was top notch. Just steps away from warm, crystal clear pacific waters, the house itself is truly stunning and well appointed. If the ocean is not always your thing, cool off in the private pool and then warm up in the hot tub! We traveled with four adults and four children, and there was plenty of room for all of us to sleep comfortably. The house was kept at a perfect temperature, and the on-site staff was amazing. The gate guard was always available to answer any of our questions, and the housekeeper ensured that we didn't have to be responsible for any of the upkeep. Even when we planned to do our own dishes or wash our own towels, she always beat us to it. Kenny was fantastic. He hooked us up with a tour company that not only got us to and from the Liberia airport, but also helped us arrange the incomparable Palo Verde river cruise, zip lining and surf lessons at Tamarindo. In addition, he stocked our fridge and pantry before we arrived and introduced us to Adrian, who was our chef for the week. Adrian was incredible. We gave him basic ideas of what we liked and didn't like, and asked him to prepare fresh, local seafood and produce as much as possible. He went above and beyond! We ate like kings and queens all week. With four young children, we expected someone to complain about something...that's what kids usually do, after all! But that was not the case. Every one of our party had a fabulous time. The only negative about the entire trip was that we had to leave!

We had a fantastic stay at this home over the 4th of July. We had 8 people total, 4 adults and 4 kids. Plenty of room nice amenities. The security guards were great as was the property manager Kenny. The personal chef Adrian is an excellent add on, there is only 1 good restaurant in Flamingo Beach, so a chef was key. The beach is like a post card. Would definitely come back again.