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Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathrooms177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape

The perfect Surf Side Vacation starts at Casa Columbine.

New 2 Bed & 2 Bath Home with pool and easy beach access. The beach access is across the road and a 3 minute walk past 4 other homes to the Playa Potrero public access. The house is new and opened in January 2016.

Exclusive Private Home on Playa Potrero, awarded the prestigious Blue Flag designation as an outstanding ecological beach.

Steps away from the Ocean, and your private pool is right off the covered lanai. Playa Potrero is renowned for its soft volcanic sand, and gentle warm ocean water. It's the perfect swimmer's and walker's beach.

Casa Columbine is the perfect location for the “Beach Hopper” with many world class beaches nearby. There is Potrero for Relaxation, Flamingo and Tamarindo for People Watching and Shopping, Penca and Prieta for Seclusion, Conchal for getting Back to Nature and Playa Grande for Costa Rica's best surfing.

The best Sun, Surf, Pool, Beaches, Restaurants, Bars, Jungles, that Costa Rica has to offer. Your visit includes membership at the Costa Rica Sailing Center (renting sailboats, stand uo surfboard, bikes and yoga classes), a 5 minute walk down the beach.

Your stay will begin with picking up the keys to Casa Columbine from our professional property management company (they can arrange transportation, tours, shopping for groceries and even a private chef!). Your stay will be uninterrupted, peaceful, and everything you should expect from a beach vacation in Costa Rica.

Property manager

Mike Malone

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Lanai
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Casa Columbine Beach Side Escape
Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape Potrero
Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Potrero, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Playa Potrero - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Penca Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Playa Prieta - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Conchal Beach - 16 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco Loco Bar & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Las Brisas - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Amigos Tacos y Beer - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gracia - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Soda Marcell - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tempate holiday home is just steps away from Potrero Bay and Playa Potrero. Penca Beach and Playa Prieta are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Casa Columbine Private Beach Side Escape Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 126 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 126 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

April C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Vacation
This house is everything you could ask for. Close to the beach, very private and quiet. Kitchen was well stocked with appliances and spices. Will be booking again.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Concierge was amazing! We were taken care of from day one!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary L., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house.
House was very nice and clean. Home was comfortable with ac and ceiling fans even on the outside patio. Pool was wonderful. Used that on a daily basis. No issues with anything with the home. Beach at the home is a very short walk. We did go to flamingo beach which is a short drive. You do need a car and a 4 wheel drive is best to get to the other local beaches. Some beach roads are not passable without a 4 wheel drive car.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa columbine family trip
We stayed here for 10 days with 3 children. It was awesome. Great location, easy check in, very responsive owner when we had questions. There is so much to do here and the locals are really friendly and appreciative of the visitors from other countries. Would definitely visit this area again. Tropical homes concierge was awesome to work with as well!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen P., Modesto

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, great location.
Overall a great stay and great house. A perfect location, a short walk to a beautiful beach. We hit some heavy traffic on the way in and had to pay a $20 late check-in fee. We arrived around 7pm. Check-in included someone meeting you at the house and walking you through the property. After a long day of traveling we were ready to settle in immediately. We would have preferred a lockbox to check-in or another method. We did not feel like we needed a tour of the house and the $20 fee was annoying but other than that a really great place where we had an absolute blast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway Home for our Family Vacation
We all loved staying at Casa Columbine. Everything was perfect! Great communication throughout. The house had everything we needed and was not only conveniently located but also tucked away in a quiet location near the beach. We could not have asked for more yet, as a pleasant surprise, concierge services were available to help arrange all of our activities and excursions, as well as chef-cooked meals at the home and a golf cart for our local travel needs. Tere, our concierge, was amazing! We would not hesitate to return and would highly recommend Casa Columbine for your next stay in Costa Rica!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Terrance C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property is nice but BEWARE of the concierge service!!!
Pros- the property itself is nice and that’s about it Cons- the concierge service that this property offers is a disgrace: we requested a couples massage and a chef for our 2nd day in country. Everything was fine until the concierge actually had to do more than “communicate” with us about our services. 1.our two massage therapists didn’t informed us they would be late , we reached out and the concierge then informed us they’d be late due to a flat tire and we obliged (the concierge knew we had a chef scheduled immediately AFTER bc THEY booked it (couple massage @4 and Chef @6 that way there would be ample time to do one w/o interfering with the other). 2. Well, the chef decides to show up early NO WARNING and one of the ladies massaging my girlfriend let the guy/chef in WHILE WE WERE HALF NAKED ON THE TABLE and NOBODY took accountability or offered a refund/do over or anything. Lady kept on working on my girlfriend as if a man/stranger wasn’t in the kitchen literally WATCHING us get massages. I hopped off my table and aired them out. I had to repeatedly tell the chef to get out & wait. Once the therapists left, out of shock we contacted the concierge to let them know what happened, they responded that it was our fault, have a nice flight. We vacay internationally often and NEVER had to leave a vacay a day early. NEVER AGAIN. ***We told trconcierge and the owner what happened but it’s a TOURIST TRAP so they’re not really concerned about your stay, as they are your money.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Piece of Paradise
It has been over 20 years since I've been to Costa Rica and it is exactly how I remembered. The people and food are amazing! And this house was the perfect location. Walking distance to a fairly private beach, this home has everything you need. From a great sound system to a beautiful pool, we didn't want for anything. I highly recommend using Miguel for his private chef service. He and Anna made us several delicious meals during our stay with the freshest food you can imagine. And the concierge service took great care of us during our stay making sure we had everything we needed. I will not be waiting another 20 years to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place
This was an amazing place would have loved to spend more time at this magical get away
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow what a great place!
Everything exceeded expectations would definitely stay again. Location was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable
Great place to stay. House, property, and pool are all beautiful. Close to grocery stores and places to eat. Owner left a list of places to eat and things to do, which was very helpful. House had everything we needed, so just had to bring clothes. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

randy j., Cambridge Mn

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Home was perfect for us
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat B., Cottage Grove, MN USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Third Time Back at Casa Columbine!
This was our third stay at Casa Columbine so obviously we love it and feel very comfortable here! This time our son was able to join us and was well accommodated in the second bedroom. He really loved it, too. Our two daughters and families with young children also joined us in Costa Rica, staying at another house nearby (also managed by Tropical Homes, a real plus) and they were able to enjoy the pool a couple of times as well. Overall, this is the perfect house for us- very private yard, lovely pool, a short walk to the beach or to restaurants nearby. We rented a golf cart for our stay and that was just right for us. The house had everything we needed to relax and enjoy our stay. Michelle from Tropical Homes helped us set up airport transportation, golf carts, outings, and was generally helpful with various recommendations. Another wonderful trip and we hope to be back again in the future!
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa Columbine an Oasis in Potrero Costa Rica
We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful, comfortable home. Perfectly set up for 2 couples or a family. Well equipped kitchen with everything you need! Things like dish detergent, dishwasher detergent, paper towels, toilet paper all provided. Lots of pool toys, folding chairs and beach towels for use. Very good a.c in all areas. A must with temperatures in the high 30’s while we were there. Very good communication with our concierge Michelle. All questions answered and her introductory tour covered everything. The extensive written suggestions and “things to know” is much appreciated. Great access to all the necessary shops are close by and a great selection of good restaurants nearby. The pool and outdoor shaded area (with fans)
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan & Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
couples retreat
My husband and I had a great time and so loved Casa Columbine. The house was clean and had everything we needed. We loved being on the back deck of the house. Our favorite thing though was the private pool! We swam in it every day! We love the area and it's an easy walk to the beach and several restaurants in the area. Michelle was who we were in contact with and she was great! She was there to meet us and introduce us to the house and was always available if we had questions or concerns. Thank you to everyone!!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michaela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Return to Paradise
This is our second time staying at Casa Columbine (but our 6th time visiting Playa Potrero) and we fell in love with it all over again. It is the absolute perfect base and a comfy and relaxing vacation home. The garden, lanai and private pool are really the best part, but the rest of the home is so comfortable, well-stocked, nicely decorated and just so easy to live in. It is perfectly located for the beach (literally just steps away) and the wonderful little restaurants in Potrero (including the stellar new Indian spot!). Michelle, the concierge from the property management company was incredibly helpful and stayed in touch throughout our 2 weeks helping with transportation to/from the airport, getting our initial groceries stocked, recommending restaurants and arranging a dinner with a private chef at our home (highlight of the trip), We adore Potrero and the small beach town vibe (shhh...don't tell too many other people about it, it's our little secret!) and we can't wait to return to Casa Columbine again next year!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitch M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get Away
Took our 9 month old and couldn’t have worked better. 3 minutes to water, short walk or drive to the restaurants, and authentic CR feel. Our host was awesome to communicate with as well. Highly recommend
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous two weeks at Casa Columbine
For the second year in a row we stayed (a couple) at Mike Malone’s Casa Columbine. Great privacy with a very private pool and super kitchen. The beach is a 5 minute walk, and since there are no resorts or high rises on this beach, you pretty much have it all to yourself. Yoga facility a 10 minute walk down the beach with multiple daily classes for as little as $10 per class. The bay is protected from large waves and supports distance swims. The property managers are responsive and very accommodating. We hope to be back again!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacklyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
The property was beautiful and well maintained. The pool was gorgeous . Truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
Our experience was excellent. The property was wonderfully maintained and the location is exceptional. Development around the home made it a little noisy during the day however escaping to the surrounding beaches was quick and easy. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophia S., Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Casa Columbine was wonderful! The pool was perfect for our family to enjoy with young kids. If you have young kids that can’t swim well, I recommend bringing their life jackets so you can relax while watching them play in the pool (we were glad we had ours). The beach was a close walk and had beautiful sunsets! They helped arrange transportation to and from the house for us as well as a rental car delivered to the house. This was so helpful! The kitchen was well stocked with all the dishes and appliances you will probably need and then some! This was the perfect house for a family, but would also be perfect for two couples because there were two separate bedrooms with full bathrooms attached separated by the common living area. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property!
Great property in a fantastic location. Very close walk to what amounted to our own private beach. Pool in the backyard was great to have. Property management company was great to work with, even helping us find a custom birthday cake for our son. Cannot recommend this property enough. If it's available, book it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian G., Arlington, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
This is what vacations are all about!
We had a great vacation! The house is modern and has all the comforts of home in a paradise like location. One block from playa Potrero where you will see some of the best sunsets ever, a short driving distance from top 10 beaches in CR - Dante/Dantita, Penca, Flamingo. A short trip to Tamarindo for surfing. Plus you can walk on the beach to several restaurant options in Potrero. The pool in the back is so relaxing and the kayak was a very nice surprise and we put it to good use to explore Potrero. You will want to stay forever!! Mike - if you decide to sell in a few years, let us know! :-)
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laureen H., Atlanta, Georgia USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect R&R Home
Everything about Casa Columbine was perfect. The location, the comfort of the home, the well-equipped kitchen, the concierge service, the amenities, etc.. Simply the best VRBO home we have stayed in over the years. If our travels bring us back to Playa Potrero without a doubt we would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home close to many beautiful beaches
The house is lovely and perfectly designed for friends and family to relax and be comfortable. The layout works well for privacy and the pool and beautiful garden and veranda was better than we expected. The house is better than the pictures and perfectly appointed. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023