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Outdoor pool
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
5 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Smart TV, DVD player, table football, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 10302 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Playa Matapalo, Savegre, Province Puntarenas
  • Matapalo Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Linda Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Villa 5BR+5BA, 1min walk to the beach

Villa Ardea Alba, perfect for WFH, a multi generation family & group of friends!
Luxury villa nestled into mango gardens of Matapalo Beach, 1 min from the ocean, surrounded by the tropical nature, but within minutes of drive to top tourist attractions. There is no ocean view from miles away, here, you can roll out of bed to the beach in your pajamas, and feel the ocean breeze while enjoying a morning coffee. See the monkeys, sloths, birds and iguanas without having to pay for it.

Villa Ardea Alba has 5 on suite bedrooms (1 bedroom accessible via external staircase) a large living room / dining room with access to the garden, a bright, open kitchen, a separate guest toilet, and the pantry with laundry facilities. This estate offers a high level of living comforts. The large sunny terraces are perfect space for a relaxing morning coffee, or barbecue party. The property features locally hand made wooden bathtub and wooden vanities, classic large kitchen equipped with all necessary kitchen aids, mini bars in common living areas, and cool-keeping roof panels. Each bedroom has AC/fans/TV/WC/Wifi. The property also offers ample space for personal home office. To offer the ultimate comfort and experience the house offers pool for adults, Jacuzzi, pool for children, free gas barbecue, free use of bicycles (3), hammocks, and beach chairs. To reach the property a rental car is recommended. No 4x4 required.
During your stay at this villa, you're just a quick walk from Matapalo Beach. An outdoor pool and 1 hot tub are available. The villa includes amenities such as free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned villa with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Matapalo Beach and 9 minutes by car from Linda Beach
Villa 5BR+5BA, 1min walk to the beach offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. The family-friendly Villa 5BR+5BA, 1min walk to the beach also features barbecue grills and a garden.

This Savegre villa is smoke free.

Property manager

Malwina Gaspers

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 3,251 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

  • No pets 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
Long-term renters welcome
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Villa 5BR+5BA, 1min walk to the beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thoughtful Details
Our family of five stayed here, but the house could easily accommodate 2-3 families comfortably. After excellent communication from both the owner and property manager, we were promptly greeted by the property manager, Elizabeth, upon our arrival. We appreciated how she took appropriate time to show us the necessities but was courteous of our privacy and left immediately after the brief (but thorough) tour. The photos of this place do not do it justice. It’s stunning with every detail thought of… from the pool towels to the beach towels, body boards to borrow, books, board games, laundry access, a thoughtful gift of sun products …I can’t even list all of the things. The well appointed kitchen was stocked with snacks and even pasta/sauce so we decided to whip up our own little dinner the first night after enjoying the pristine (almost private it would seem) beach. By far, the best beach we visited during our entire trip. We hope to stay here again should we make it back to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walt H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property
The house was everything advertised and more. What a beautiful house and grounds. The owners representative, Elisabeth, met us at the property and showed us around. There were many included gifts such as nice bottles of wine, champagne, rum, etc along with supplies like eggs, cereal, pancake mixes, and others too numerous to mention. What a great surprise. They even had a cake to celebrate a special occasion we had. The property has a great pool and spa and is across the small street from the beach. Included are beach chairs, towels etc. The wildlife is numerous and beautiful around the property. We saw many monkeys, a sloth, and numerous macaws, toucans and other beautiful birds. There are restaurants and small markets close by. Overall it is a fantastic place to stay and close enough to many activities like Manual Antonio ( so glad we did not stay there). Loved the property, owners rep, and the owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This rental is exactly as pictured. The hosts are wonderful answering any questions . The area is remote do you really get a nice experience of the culture. The views of wildlife and the beach are stunning. Plenty of space to be extremely comfortable with 7 or more. Definitely need a car as they suggest. Something for everyone pool, beach, authentic culture, wildlife. Hands down will stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection!
This property is beautiful and even nicer in the pictures. Each room is luxurious with its own bathroom. Everything you need is provided and they even have a closet of items you can buy for things that you forgot. For the kids, they provided boogie boards and beach toys. The short walk to the beach is lovely with butterflies and birds flying around. The beach was empty and just beautiful! The sand is soft and we couldn't have asked for more. They are very attentive to all your needs and
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
This property was exactly as listed and more. We stayed for 6 nights and wish we could have stayed longer. The house has everything you need, including a compressor that came in handy when we discovered one of the tires on our car rental was very low. Beds are comfortable and the covered patio was a favourite hang out. Because it was very hot during our time there, we wish the pool had a cooling system. The pool was the main reason we chose this house. The water was very warm, bordering on hot so therefore not refreshing at all. We still rate this amazing house a 5 star for its amenities, proximity to the beautiful (and very quiet) beach and for the group of monkeys that came for a visit during our last day. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lamiaa E., Arlington, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic Stay in Playa Matapalo
This place has it all - fantastic beach with best sunsets, wildlife (sloths, monkeys, etc), and proximity to some of the best areas to visit (Uvita, Manuel Antonio, Rio Savegre, etc). Beautiful home and excellent host. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We stayed 5 nights in late November. This house was probably the best equity rental home we ever stayed in. Lots of pool/beach towels, beach chairs, beach toys, boogie boards, umbrellas, books, games, etc. we cooked several meals here and had everything we needed in the kitchen. The dark sand beach was beautiful and peaceful. Quick walk as advertised. Waves were good for kids to body surf/buggy board. It felt like a private beach. It was incredibly clean. We saw tons of wildlife at the house. White faced monkeys, a sloth, 2 types of toucans, macaws, frogs, iguanas, and lots of other birds. The back yard was wonderful for lounging in the pool and watching the birds and monkeys moving through the trees on the property. The house was more than big for 10 of us (4 kids and 6 adults). There are several sitting areas and 2 large balconies providing space for everyone. It is located on a very quiet street in a small, quiet town, truly a retreat. We went two restaurants near by which were fine for a quick bite. There is a convenient store down the street with a decent selection of basic items. The host and property manager were so attentive and helpful. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
The house was amazing, clean, and relaxing. Elizabeth (the property manager) was very informative and quick to respond to any inquiries we had before and during our stay. This house is a hidden gem and located in a very quiet environment, which is exactly what we were looking for. We saw two sloths, parrots, and numerous monkeys on the property grounds. We loved every moment of it! Only minor mishap we experienced was no hot water in the master bedroom but that didn’t ruin our stay whatsoever.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
We spent 11 nights and loved every minute of it. We were 3 couples in our 60s and found the house very spacious, beautiful, and only a couple of minutes by foot to one of the nicest beaches in Costa Rica. We have seen many and this one tops them all. House is very well equipped, comfortable, and pool area amazing. We also enjoyed to watch the monkeys every morning as well as many species of birds. All in all enjoyable stay and would not hesitate to come back.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

beth f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Words cannot express how amazing our stay was with Malwina and Elizabeth! First off, we informed then of two birthdays that we were celebrating and walked Into a home with a birthday banner, cake and multiple bottles of Prosecco! The house was fitted with some many comforts, I can't even list them! The fridge was stoked with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, some breakfast staples and other comforts made our first impression one for thr record books! Elizabeth (Property Manager) was incredibly thoughtful and responsive throughout our stay! We had a couple of minor issues with the pool and hot tub due to a storm but Elizabeth was quick to respond and fix where she could! Pepe and Esteban (gardener and pool man) were fantastic , friendly and professional ! Overall, amazing visit and would surely recommend then to anyone!!! A diamond for sure in the VRBO world!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heavenly
Oliver was very helpful with all are questions great host. We Stayed 14 days was a awesome stay house area beach bikes wildlife all was perfect only bad thing was we had to leave. :) 5 stars ⭐️
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Divyaraj P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and Tranquil staycation
Villa Ardea Alba is the perfect spot for a peaceful and tranquil staycation. My family and I had the pleasure of staying at Villa Ardea Alba over a long weekend and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. This home provides luxurious and extremely comfortable bedrooms with bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. What made us feel even more welcome was not just the inviting warm living room, but the little gesture of having a few food items to sustain us with our late check in. The front of the property provides the sights and sounds of waves crashing on the shores in front while the back of the house is home to beautiful scenic views of the fields and mountains afar. And if that does not satisfy your appetite for relaxation, you can go for a swim in the pool under the stars. And lastly we would like to appreciate the host and hostess of this lovely villa for making us feel so welcome during our stay. Hygiene is of utmost importance to us and this is exactly what we were provided with.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Haus
Wir waren begeistert von dem Haus. Sind toll empfangen wurden. Es war absolut Sauber. Alles lief Problemlos ab. Vielen Dank für den tollen Aufenthalt.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024