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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 593 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Marbella, Gu
  • Pitahaya Beach
    1 min walk
  • Playa Azul
    10 min drive
  • Playa Azul
    16 min drive
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    63 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.

Cliff side Costa Rican home with private pool surrounded by wildlife

Casa Don Marcos

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This bright and coastal Costa Rican house offers everything you need to have the time of your life! Featuring a bright interior décor with notes of wood, a small, yet well-equipped kitchen with everything you need or a BBQ grill to cook your meals outside, a spacious living room with comfortable sofas to kick back and relax after swimming in the private pool, this vacation rental is what dreams are made of! Plus, you can step outside and enjoy the magnificent ocean views either from the hammock or the lounge chairs next to the pool.

What's nearby:
This lovely house is very close to Marbella and is located atop the hills right on the beach of Pitahaya. Wildlife is something you will see often here, so prepare to see hummingbirds, pelicans, butterflies or iguanas! You can head to San Juanillo, which is a fishing village and a beautiful bay to explore.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Kitchenette
Private pool
4WD/traction required year-round

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 18 years of age to book. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Pitahaya Beach. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and concierge services. The vacation home offers a private pool and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Services include a concierge
  • Steps from Pitahaya Beach and 9 minutes by foot from Playa Cementerio
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Property manager

Vacasa of Guanacaste Province

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Cycling on site
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

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

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Cliff Side Costa Rican Home Surrounded Wildlife House Marbella
Cliff Side Costa Rican Home Surrounded Wildlife House
Cliff Side Costa Rican Home Surrounded Wildlife Marbella
Cliff Side Costa Rican Home Surrounded Wildlife House Marbella
Cliff Side Costa Rican Home Surrounded Wildlife House
Cliff Side Costa Rican Home Surrounded Wildlife Marbella
Cliff Side Costa Rican Home Surrounded Wildlife
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Cliff side Costa Rican home with private pool surrounded by wildlife Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Just the las 500 meters to the property you have to go on the beach sand and with high tide you can’t exit on summer. In winter will be worst.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place!
Amazing place!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb w., Saint Louis

Liked: Cleanliness
Just like the pictures
First, this is an amazing place and we will surely go back. The hosts Michael and Leah could not have been more helpful and responsive, along with the caretaker down the hill David. The view was spectacular, the stars at night in the sky were unlike anything we have ever seen. With that we will be better prepared for our next visit. We were 4 hours late arriving due to travel delays, which meant a rush to the house to cross the beach before dark. Our rental was a Subaru Outback, which I thought would be adequate. Next time I will know to rent a 4x4 truck, We only got stuck once and Michael pulled us out, but the crossing is harrowing, there is a reason there is a tide chart in the house, it's because the day we tried to cross at full moon high tide only a sliver of beach was left that we got stuck on. The beauty of this house is it's off the beaten track, so know the nearest groceries are an hour away on rough gravel roads, unless you go in town to the mini-super with very limited selection. Know you can not go out at night, the beach crossing would be impossible in my view, however that was fine with us it was so beautiful we didn't want to go out. Also, because of the isolation we went 3 days without water (no fault of the hosts, was city-wide outage) and had daily electric outages. It was an inconvenience, but we jumped in the pool each day and had jugs of water to flush the toilets. So, bottom line is you have trade-offs for the isolation, which is worth it to us. Casa Don Marcos is a special place, however probably not for everyone. We know next time to rent a truck and arrive a day early to be able to stock up on necessities and not be in a panic.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

JOANN S.

Liked: Cleanliness
a wonderful place!
quiet and isolated, but not too far from a town for groceries or a restaurant or the fish market in san juanilla. you DO need a 4WD to get there and recommend a pickup truck rather than a Rav4. it was a perfect setting for a relaxing get-away. appeared well-kept and maintained. the pool was wonderful and kept clean by david each day. leah was helpful with a prompt answer to every question. everything we needed was there - glasses, dishes, silverware, pots & pans, utensils, microwave, stove top, toaster oven and grill. the ocean view and sunsets were incredible. we woke every morning to the monkeys howling. the ride there was a bit long and the gravel road for the last half wasn't great - but it was worth it. beds were comfortable and thank goodness for the air conditioning at night. would love to go back.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanell T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A HIDDEN GEM
My friend and I have been so enjoying our time here at Casa Don Marcus. What a hidden gem! The area is just magical, the home is perfect, the location exquisite and the people are wonderful. We could not have stayed at a more perfect place to call home for a few weeks. This is a special place that will nourish you, body, mind and spirit.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shay G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place, would love to come back
I don't usually write reviews, but this place was just amazing. Getting there was an adventure, you have to drive on the beach and that is somewhat stressful. Over we arrived though the house is beautiful, situated just above the ocean with a nice grass lawn and a pool. The property is maintained well and zak was a perfect host, always helpful and positive, super available. This being Costa Rica, there were a few things like water and power out occasionally but those cleared in an hour or less. There was a problem with the water heater that took a few tries to fix but again zak was wonderful. Will definitely try to stay here again next time we are in Costa Rica.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kosha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Do not wait
Do not pass go. Do not collect $200. Just go and stay at Casa Don Marcos. This house exceeded all expectations. The customer service was impecable (Leah and Zak are impressive, to say the least. And David…I was ready to bring him back with us to the US). The stay was incredible. From start to finish, we felt taken care of. We even had a “not enough cash on hand, do I have time to get to the nearest ATM?” issue and Leah handled it and helped me without batting an eye. We truly felt taken care of. And the house! Omg. The pool. The seclusion. The feeling of home. The beach. Literally, I don’t know if we can go anywhere without our own private pool anymore. This property and this management group spoiled us. And we are grateful for it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lorel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Views, Relaxing Stay
Too many good things to say to list them all. The house was as pictured, very simple but just about all you need for a stay. The pool was well maintained. Our favorite thing was the solitude. We saw less than 10 people on the beach all week, making the stay very private. The beach crossing to get to the house was an adventure at high tide. Definitely recommend a larger 4x4 if possible, crossing the estuary in our RAV4 was difficult at times. Download the tides for Playa Pitahaya and aim to not arrive/depart at high tide. The grounds have grown up a bit since the pictures were taken and the ocean/sunset view is more obstructed from the house/porch than shown. The only real complaint would be with the communication. We were contacted by at least 4 different people that said they represented the property, which was super unusual. Even Vacasa, which seems to manage the property, did not have the correct name for the person that is locally managing the house, which is Zak. At one point we were sent a link by text message (by someone named Leah, who is not listed with Vacasa as a property manager) and told to click on it to download an app for future communication. That seemed very sketchy and although now realize it was probably legitimate, all of these details should be included in the house information on the VRBO listing. We also couldn’t get specific directions or contact information until the day of travel, we had a little anxiety that we didn’t receive it before our early AM flights and that we wouldn’t be able to view that information once we landed in CR. It all worked out but I was worried right until we pulled up that it may be a scam. Zak was very prompt and timely with responses, we appreciated his assistance with the beach crossing. All in all, an amazing week, but would prefer to avoid all of the communication/travel anxiety for future stays.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Britt C., Alma, Michigan, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
A true escape
Casa Don Marcos is a wonderful, quiet home overlooking two beautiful, empty beaches with longer beaches just up the coast. We spent three weeks in June at the home and loved every minute of our time there. Zach and Mike were great to work with, and David and Georgina (and Peluca) took care of everything we asked but also gave us all the privacy we wanted. There are a few amenities in nearby Marbella (small grocery store, a "soda", and a restaurant), but much more a bit further out in either direction. Of all the homes we have stayed in during our vacations in Costa Rica, this one was the perfect combination of quiet, clean, inviting, and beautiful surroundings and sunsets (the posted photos cannot do the house justice!). I would recommend not only a 4x4 (which is required), but perhaps not the smallest one: the lower clearance of the Toyota Rave we rented was occasionally a problem. Pura Vida!
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Off the beaten path
Amazing. Simply Amazing! Zak, the Vacasa Property Manager was fantastic. Excellent communication. Which is what you need if you're going to stay at casa Don Marcos home in Marbella. You MUST have a 4x4 vehicle. The only way in is driving a short distance across the beach. And Zak led me across the beach to Casa Don Marcos and WOW!!! Stunning. Breathtaking. One of the most beautiful places I've ever stayed. You are situated on a bluff, right on the ocean. The view is amazing. The sound of the ocean, the crashing waves, the howler monkeys, the birds, the cicadas, and the thunder are what I'm really going to miss. It's a magical place. There is a staircase to the roof! So you can go up to the top of the house for a spectacular view. Bed was very comfy, kitchen has everything you need, plenty of towels and an outdoor shower to rinse off the sand. You are a 3 minute walk from your own private beach. I'm not kidding. I saw a couple of locals during my 9 night stay that came to fish. When the tide goes out, all of the black rock is exposed and there are tons of tide pools to explore. No snorkeling here on this little beach. But I found lots of beautiful shells and had the place to myself. For groceries, you can walk to Marbella, about a 25 minute walk where there is a small store that has a little of everything. David, the care taker, keeps the leaves out of the beautiful pool and takes great care of the property. When you're driving to Casa Don Carlos, the last 11 miles is a dirt road. So if you're looking for a resort, to be pampered, to eat at fine restaurants, this is not the place for you. It's tropical, there are bugs, ants, lizards, crab that you'll encounter. If you leave food out, you'll have ants. If you want to leave the world behind, this is the place for you.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rural perfection
I hesitate to write this, this place is spectacular. The location is perfect, the beaches are lovely and the pool was super clean and well maintained. The owner and team (Zak) manager this property wonderfully. We felt safe and hated to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of a kind awesomeness
Can’t wait to return. The place was spectacular and Zak made sure we enjoyed every minute. Pura vida!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing spot in the world
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Marbella. This house is incredibly comfortable. It’s a bit isolated but we liked that aspect. You can walk on the beach forever and barely see a soul. Both David the caretaker and Zak we’re wonderful to deal with. I almost didn’t want to write a review because I don’t want it to get booked up! But they took such good care of us I just couldn’t do that. The local pup Palousa was a treat too. She took all our beach walks with us and visited often. It was hard to say goodbye.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Felt like paradise
Pictures don't do this property justice. One of the most beautiful locations I've ever stayed. Panoramic views overlooking two adjacent lagoons. Private pool that is lighted at night. Truly a romantic setting. House fully equipped with activity equipment. Property manager super helpful and friendly. House came with a book of recommendations on local restaurants and entertainment which led us to a great restaurant and a local beach club. In the guest book, someone had written: "if you ever want to sell this place, please call me." As appropriate for a place with such privacy and beauty, it is a little off the beaten path. You should plan to arrive before dark. And also, please be aware that when they recommend a 4- wheel drive vehicle to get there, that is no joke. You have to drive across the beach to arrive at the road up to the house. Overall though this was the best HomeAway property I've ever stayed at.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

David R.

A true hidden gem!
Casa Don Marcos is the very definition of a hidden gem! The house is located on a hilltop between two beaches (Playa Pithaya and Playa Blanca). It is important to know that you will need a real 4x4 to get to the house since there is no road and you will have to drive about 600 meters on the beach to a little dirt road. The local team (Jessica, Zack and David and family) are super helpful and will give you all the tips you need to enter the property. The house has a 180 degree view of the ocean and overlooks both beaches (google Playa Pithaya an you will get the picture). It has all of the amenities you need to be 100% comfortable. (full kitchen, A/C, Wi-Fi). The house does look just like the photos show. I suggest that you do all your grocery shopping before arriving and make sure to bring some charcoal and fire-starter for the BBQ! Once you are there, you will not want to leave! Although there are some little stores in the nearby town, you're better off doing your shopping beforehand. That way you can spend your time lounging in the pool overlooking the ocean, relaxing in a hammock, walking on the practically private Playa Blanca beach, and watching monkeys and other wildlife come right up to the house! The house also has gear for adventure. A couple of mountain bikes, snorkel gear, cooler, umbrella. All of which can be used by the guests. Did I mention the location? Wow! If you are looking for a real off-the-beaten-path experience (but in full comfort), it doesn't get better than this. We spent a week at the house and can't wait to go back! Keep in mind that this area is not very close to the super-touristy beaches so there are not a lot of stores/restaurants/nightlife very close by. But that is not what Casa Don Marcos is about! It's about getting a little taste of your own private paradise! Peace, rest and relaxation. Hands down one of the best places we've ever stayed!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Suman P.

Great stay!!
Everything about the experience is great!! Thank you Jessica, David and family and Zack! We made great memories. Wish we could stay longer!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019