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Perfect cozy family home. Location, pool, patio.

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Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
TV
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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nosara, Guanacaste
  • Playa Pelada
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Nosara Beach
  • Safari Surf School
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Nosara (NOB)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the area

Nosara

At this villa you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Playa Pelada and within 20 minutes of Guiones Beach. .Villa features a private pool, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge and a microwave. A patio, a living room and a TV are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.

What's nearby

  • Playa Pelada - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Guiones Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Frog Pad - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Safari Surf School - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • International Animal Rescue Costa Rica - 7 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Nosara (NOB) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Howler’s Beach Lounge - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Restaurant and Bar at The Gilded Iguana - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪La Luna - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Beach Dog Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Café de Paris - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Perfect cozy family home. Location, pool, patio.

Casa Familia is located near a dead end road across the street from a protected area. Monkeys, birds, and other wildlife can be seen and heard near the house.

Casa Familia is a 2 bed and 2 bath layout with a loft space. The master bedroom has a King bed, a private bathroom and a large walk-in closet; The second bedroom has a queen bed and a separate bathroom; The loft has 2 single beds, ideal for children 8+.

There is a/c in both bedrooms and in the living area.

The kitchen is fully equipped, except for the lack of oven. An outdoor table and chairs, are set on the terrace for your meal. Also a huge couch to relax near the pool.

The house has wireless internet and is secured by bars on all doors and windows. There is also a safe for your valuables.

Casa Familia is situated on the road to la Luna with a short walk to the beach in Pelada and North Guiones. The neighborhood is thriving and active with great restaurants including the famous la Luna. All a short walk away.

Activities within a 5-minute drive or less are: river tour, horseback riding, canopy tour, surf, biological reserve, botanical tour, kayaking. Beach activities are at your doorstep.

LOCAL QUIRKS - IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS AREA OF COSTA RICA

While the infrastructure in Costa Rica is improving, it is highly likely that you will experience dust, bugs, mold, power, water and internet outages at some point during your stay. We consider it part of the fun of experiencing another country and culture. All of these issues are beyond the control of the homeowner and the management company and may come without advance notice. If having internet access is imperative during your visit, we recommend you research internet data plans available to you through your cellular provider. The Playa Guiones, Playa Pelada and surrounding areas of Nosara are rapidly growing communities. As such, much of the area will have noise from construction typically between the hours of 6am and 5pm. We do our best to update our properties impacted by construction, however, we are not always provided advance notice of a project. The septic system in the Nosara area does not permit flushing of toilet paper with few exceptions. If you have any questions at all, please contact us in advance of booking your stay as refunds and concessions will not be given for any of the reasons above as they are beyond the control of the homeowner and property manager. Thank you and we look forward to helping you step back in time, relax and enjoy the Pura Vida of Costa Rica.

Property manager

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Private Secluded Dead end Road Pool A/c This House is Jewel
Private Secluded Dead end Road Pool A/c This House is Jewel

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Perfect cozy family home. Location, pool, patio.?

Yep, Perfect cozy family home. Location, pool, patio. is a short 4-minute walk from Playa Pelada. Fun beach activities include body boarding and fishing.

Does Perfect cozy family home. Location, pool, patio. have a pool?

Perfect cozy family home. Location, pool, patio. has a pool.

Is there a private hot tub at Perfect cozy family home. Location, pool, patio.?

No, but there is a private pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Perfect cozy family home. Location, pool, patio.?

No, Perfect cozy family home. Location, pool, patio. does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Perfect cozy family home. Location, pool, patio.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Perfect cozy family home. Location, pool, patio.?

No, pets are not allowed.

Perfect cozy family home. Location, pool, patio. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Beautiful home, well appointed,the pool and outdoor lounge area are perfect, the A/C works great too!It is a little tricky to find and not easy walking to beach. There are some restaurants nearby but they are also a little walk. Hosts are very easy to chat with and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Charles E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place to hang you sobero

Nice home with an accurate description. It was a bit more buggy than I was expecting for a rental but then again you are in Costa Rica. That being said bring bug spray for the mosquitos and do plan on seeing large and small ants pretty much everywhere in the house. The doors are like fort nocks but they are not sealed tight on the bottom so no matter what there will be critters coming in. We had a great time but it is not for the fait of heart.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E., North Hampton

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little house

We loved this cute little house and there’s even a monkey bridge
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse F.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Peggy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family gathering

Loved the rental. Shaded and cool pool were appreciated in heat of the day. Overall we loved it. Trek to beach was further than indicated. Water situation was unfortunate but we understood it was all off Nosara.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Spot

Casa Familia is an amazing house! Extremely comfortable and the pool is amazing. Whenever we had a question or needed a recommendation the response was very quick and helpful. We did have a hard time finding the place in the dark as the pin on the map didn’t seem to be in the right place and having a light on would be helpful. All in all would highly recommend and we would absolutely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald S.

Liked: Cleanliness

2 weeks at casa familia

We certainly enjoyed our time at Casa Familia. We enjoyed the wonderful weather and sitting/soaking in the pool. The property manager was very responsive to our concerns about the coffee maker and microwave and they were replaced the same day. Thank you. We enjoyed all the nearby beaches which were all an easy drive, as were the great restaurants, particularly la luna and pepperoni. But they are certainly not within walking distance for four 75+ year olds. We had trouble finding the place initially. Perhaps because we are technologically challenged? We got very close but …. It would have helped if there was a sign on the “main road” and the name casa familia was written outside the property, perhaps beside the address on the back of the pool shower. You should also know there is an active construction site just across the road and they start work early 6 days a week.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot overall, a bit of a dated kitchen but had everything you need. Awesome pool and landscape! Once construction is finished in neighbourhood it will be a true oasis/retreat.

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

Great location to walk to Pelada beach, through trail to Guionnes and several restaurants and stores. Fantastic jungly property and pool area. Highly recommend! We would go back next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Tracy L.

NO Longer Private & Secluded!!

I booked this place because of the outdoor space. We wanted private, secluded and QUIET...it was not. No longer a dead end, all the jungle that must have surrounded the property is now GONE. Massive houses are being built. Saws, music, hammering, talking all day long because of construction. Claudia (manager) seemed put out from our first meeting like we were bothering her at check-in. We didn't complain because what could she do about the construction. We had no hot water!! And we didn't want more inconvenience of a maintenance person so we checked out early! I was told the owner would refund 1 night but it's days later, and I haven't seen any type of confirmation of this. So much for a romantic 30th wedding anniversary.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Devon C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location, clean, great vacation.

We checked in, and the place was absolutely spotless. Claudia met us there and was great at letting us know about the property. Short walk/cart ride to Pelada, and about a mile from Guiones but still close. A/C worked very well, pool was clean and the home was well maintained. Thanks!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrian D.

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect little house for a Nosara adventure

My wife and I and two friends rented this house for a week, and it provided everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The house is beautiful, and there are AC units strategically placed where you need them. And the pool and patio are amazing. It's a short walk to the beach and some local restaurants. The tall trees overhead provide great howler monkey watching opportunities. And the house manager Claudia was super helpful and responsive. We enjoyed our time and would absolutely recommend others to do the same.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaloni P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house by Playa Pelada

We walked to beautiful Playa Pelada to swim and watch the sunsets, and to Playa Guioness to surf and drink amazing margaritas from Chivos. We spent time on the large patio, cooking meals and eating outside. Nights were a little noisy with howler monkeys and barking dogs, but we enjoyed watching the monkeys swinging in the trees. Nosara is a very active surfing town and we prefer something a little quieter but we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and removed from town

This is a comfortable house located in a quiet section of town. It's a short walk to three restaurants and just a bit down the beach from the Iguana, where we rented boards. Overall, a good experience.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Giancarlo D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfectly cozy spot close to the beach in Pelada

Super close to the beach, La Luna, La Bodega, and more. Has AC units in bedrooms and living room. Outdoor covered dining area and lounge next to pool. Outdoor shower is nice to rinse off after beach! Plenty of towels were available for us to use. Very clean and well maintained. Secluded, but also close-by. We loved our stay here and would return!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Stay

Off the beaten trail of Nosara. The house was as described. Secluded with only a 7-10 minute walk to Playa Pelada. The house was comfortable with plenty of towels for both shower and beach. Claudia was attentive, responsive and excellent. Would reccommend this property.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Felt like home to us

This was our 1st time staying in Pelada & we loved it. 3/4 of a mile through the jungle to the beaches of Guiones for surf, less than that on the road to Il Pepperoni or El Chivo for dinner and close to fresh fish market. We’d surf in the morning, come home for lunch and cool off in the pool, then return for a sunset surf session. The only thing we missed was not having a grill to cook the fish on. Hint, hint. Thanks for a great vacation Casa Familia, we’re already planning our return!! -The McCrackens

10/10 Excellent

Sean L.

Perfect Home Away from Home in Paradise

This home has it all. Perfect location, secluded and private yet close to the beach. Beautiful pool, outdoor shower and outside living area. Beautiful master bedroom and bathroom. Extremely comfortable beds, pillows and linens. Everything you need in the kitchen to cook meals. Owner is very responsive and available. Our family has stayed in many homes throughout Costa Rica for many years and this home was by far the best and offered at a very fair price. Book this home for your travels to paradise. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Halayn H., Jersey City

Great House, great location

This is a great home in a quiet location, off the dusty roads of Nosara. Walking distance to the Playa Pelada and a few restaurants. We do prefer to stay outside of the main Guiones area, so this location was perfect for us. We cooked several meals in the home and the kitchen was well-appointed and had everything for our needs. We would have our morning coffee and breakfast outside. The outdoor space was well groomed; with the breeze through the trees and the monkeys and birds coming by, it was lovely. There was a barrio dog that would come by and say hi, too. We didn't need AC much. I would use it in the master bedroom for about 5 minutes to bring the temp down at the end of the day, then the ceiling fan was plenty through the night. Never needed the AC in the living room. The beds were comfortable and we were supplied with more than enough towels. Wifi was a little slow, but it was completely adequate for our needs. Virginie was responsive and easy to get a hold of. We have stayed in several homes in the Nosara area over the years. We were not disappointed in this home. I would stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2019