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The ONLY Beachfront Studio Apartment with dipping pool on Playa Ocotal.

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Pool
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Ocotal Beach, Guanacaste Province
  • Ocotal Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bahia Pez Vela Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Coco Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

The ONLY Beachfront Studio Apartment with dipping pool on Playa Ocotal.

Property located on a unique mixed sand beach of black volcanic sand and white broken shells with tiny quartz crystal which twinkle in the sunlight. Calm and clear bay within a larger bay with rock tide pools, where baby fish are protected by rock formations jutting into the ocean, a wonderful site for snorkeling and scuba diving. The Studio windows and doors all face the beach which open out onto a patio with an outdoor Jacuzzi/dipping pooland barbecue. A garden path leads to the beach about 10 meters away. A dive shop is just around the corner in Playa del Coco and a restaurant just down the beach.
The Studio apartment on the lower floor of house #5 of Los Almendros de Ocotal consists of 2 rooms with ceiling fans and an A/C unit; bedroom for a couple with a flat screen T.V., a security box, sheets and towels for 2 people, a private bathroom with hot running water, and a kitchenette, which has a 4 burner electric stove with oven, refrigerator, blender, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, kitchen sink, table settings for 2 and pots, pans and utensils. WiFi included.
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Ocotal Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas and 1 hot tub. The apartment includes amenities such as free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with private pool, kitchenette and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Ocotal Beach and a 5-minute drive from Bahia Pez Vela Beach
The ONLY Beachfront Studio Apartment with dipping pool on Playa Ocotal. offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Sardinal apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

Denese Wellborn

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

  • This property does not allow children.

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 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 fire extinguisher 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
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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The ONLY Beachfront Studio Apartment with dipping pool on Playa Ocotal. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of Paradise
I recently returned from this beautiful property, after my second two-week stay here. The location is outstanding, especially if you're looking for some peace and tranquility as I was. Beautiful garden steps from the ocean on a cute uncrowded beach. Clear water and rock pools to explore. There's not much to do here other than swim and relax on the beach, or the dipping pool, or the communal pool (just what I was looking for).I can't say enough about the Hosts, Denese and Hernan. They are the reason I came back to this property 2 years in a row. They literally go out of their way to make your comfortable and make your stay fantastic. From cutting an aloe vera plant in the garden for my sunburn, to making me tropical fruit drinks and travel to and from the airport, they really made a single female traveler feel safe, comfortable and welcome.I can't wait to go back there I loved it so much. Hasta la próxima Denese y Hernan
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
It's an older property & the finishes are a bit dated, but clean & a fabulous location. Everything we needed was in the kitchen. The pool, patio & landscaping in the back are wonderful. Lots of flowers & birds, great spot to enjoy breakfast. At low tide, the tide pools down at the beach are amazing. Good, convenient meals at Father Rooster's next door. Denese met us out on the street when we drove up.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Great beach a few yards away . Listened to the waves crash all night.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
This place is a hidden gem- right on a beautiful beach, surrounded by nature, in a great location. Just far enough away from downtown (about a 10min drive) that you feel immersed in nature, but close enough for convince. Dense was a wonderful host, and her apartment was very clean and cute. I manged to burn myself the very first day, and dense was kind enough to offer me her aloe plants thay were in her garden. 10/10 would recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little hideaway on the beach
It was amazing to be able to just walk out and have a prime spot on the beach for the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week in Paradise
Right on the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent hosts and excellent property
My wife and I couldn’t have been happier with our stay here. The hosts are kind and friendly and made several excellent recommendations for things to do in Ocotal and even helped us map out a route to our next destination. The apartment and property were clean and comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed to make some meals. We spent our evenings in the dipping pool. The beach is about 50 feet from the entrance to the apartment. The bay is beautiful and we saw dolphins near the shore on consecutive mornings. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place right on the beach, dipping pool was great. we had everything to prepare meals and grilled twice while staying. the hosts were a wealth of knowledge on the area, but we never felt intruded upon. The bay was beautiful and beach was very nice, not too much foot traffic.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location!
Stayed here to be near family that stayed just up the road. Loved this location that had its own little tropical oasis right on the beach! Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness
dlm
GREAT LOCATION!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pannettey G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really is Right on the Beach!
Location, location, location! This rental is on a somewhat private beach just steps from the gate of the rental. Felt so safe on this beach even at night. Plenty of shade from trees on the beach. Denese even provided 2 beach chairs, 2 beach towels, and a small cooler...perfect! The interior is modest but very clean and cheerful with everything you need. The dipping pool was very nice. The only thing they could add would be mood lights around it. We loved our stay and would highly recommend it to anyone. It was a great deal and amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Life at the beach.
A nice little suite, beautifully located with a great restaurant nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for two!
We loved our stay and beach studio! Great location and perfect for a couple! Ocean sounds at night and a minute to the beach! Hope to come back soon! Pura Vida! :)
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice Spot
No problems. Right on the beach and yard/patio is essentially private due to separation from the neighbors on both sides with high flowering shrubbery. Beach not crowded even on weekends. Could use a new toaster
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
On our way in we were concerned due to traffic and narrow roads. Once we arrived, the host greeted us and welcome us. It was a perfect little gem. Location was amazing. Lots of shade, backyard BEACH, and pool. My husband and I truly enjoyed the place. Host had everything, pots, plates, cups. Thank you Denise and Hernan! Hopefully we see you again real soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Holidays 2023/24
Little piece of paradise ✨️ Best location steps to ocean on a beautiful, tranquil beach ⛱️ Outdoor space was beautiful with little dipping pool and gorgeous plants and flowers. Denese and Hernan are the Hosts with the Mosts! They really go out of their way to make your stay an amazing one, providing you anything you can need, including help with transfers and other transportation needs. I was really happy to have met them as they made my stay more comfortable and enjoyable. Father Rooster is next door, it's a nice popular restaurant. The town of Coco is a 5-10 minute drive away for your shopping needs and has various restaurants. Overall I loved it and can't wait to go back 💖💞🇨🇷 Hasta Pronto
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Carl P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hosts. Great location.
Great hosts and location is awesome. Access to the beach right out of your backyard. Internet was reliable. Studio is basic and does need an upgrade and host said plans are in the works during downtime. Father Roosters is next door and good food if you want a night out. Coco Beach is about 10 mins by car. Shops have all the same stuff unfortunately. Water drinkable in the studio. Large shower. Small soaker pool on site and three other pools available for guests. Beach is clean and was not too busy which we appreciated. Good snorkelling. Small convenience store nearby but Supermarket in Coco is recommended for groceries.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Little Piece of Paradise
This apartment is located right on the ocean. There is a beautiful view of the ocean from the back yard/patio and yet it is very private. The apartment is quite roomy for 2 people and is well stocked. Denese, the host, was very thoughtful about leaving coffee and other staples we might need until we could get to the store. There were enough towels, including beach towels and beach chairs. Denese was very accessible and provided lots of good information about the apartment, complex and area. We enjoyed talking with her. Not only was the ocean right there but the apartment came with access to 3 swimming pools in the complex. The only downside, if it can be called a downside, was that there is only one restaurant within walking distance of the apartment. Others required a taxi into the town of Coco. This was outweighed by the quiet, beautiful beach away from the crowded party beaches. We were able to snorkel, walk the beach and relax. We hope to be back and would highly recommend this apartment.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful in ALL ways!
What a perfect little hideaway in a beautiful place! Denese and Hernan are great! Great communication and full of good and useful information about the area and things to do. The place itself is lovely and very clean with all the things you need. We very much enjoyed our stay (wish it had been longer as there was still so much to explore). We have already recommended it to friends and hope to return if our travels ever bring us back to Costa Rica. Here are a few other things that might be helpful to others: GREAT snorkeling right from the beach! We saw cool stuff on both ends of the beach. Father Roosters has the best fish tacos ever and is a short, lovely beach walk away. Coco is within walking distance (it took us about 45 minutes). It was hot but a fun and interesting walk into town for coffee and breakfast. There are taxis available ($9) but we chose to walk there and taxi back. Easy to get to the airport (thank you Hernan!) We HIGHLY recommend this place- it was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Javier N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ocotal studio
Adequate property if you are looking for a place to sleep and spend little down time. The place is small (studio as advertised) and the accommodations limited. The terrace/patio area is surrounded by lush vegetation which attracts insects. Even with bug spray we were bitten by insects several times. Overall is an adequate property for short days. The plus is you are right on Ocotal beach, feet away from the sand and half hour from the airport.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jarold W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ocotal
Great property great view great owner
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

gayu s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay, and amazing views!
We loved staying here - the beach is just steps away and you fall asleep to the sound of ocean waves. Denese is an incredible host - she made us feel right at home after we had experienced long day of travel delays - thank you Denese!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful and friendly.
We enjoyed our stay! The property was beautiful and Denese was very nice. We enjoyed talking with her and learning more about Costa Rica. We will be visiting her again. Thank you Denese for your hospitality and for helping us out! We really enjoyed meeting you. -Ashley and Aaron
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Howard B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Volcanic sand was a treat!!
I walked the beach each morning at 6am. Loved the Volcanic sand mix. Only experienced that previously in Africa. Hot tub and patio were great!!! Lots of ants……
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to beach
The drive out there is like playing Mario Kart, quite the adventure with oncoming bicycles laden with children, potholes, and trucks coming at you from the other direction. The beach is right out the door and we had a great time swimming in the ocean. Kitchen is super small but enough to make eggs and some oatmeal. The host was very friendly and helpful. We had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022