Entire home

Great couples retreat, or Family Vacation sleeps 8! 5 minute drive To beaches!

Great couples retreat, or Family Vacation sleeps 8! 5 minute drive To beaches!

Photo gallery for Great couples retreat, or Family Vacation sleeps 8! 5 minute drive To beaches!

Need to relax? I’ve got just the place. Pura Vida 🇨🇷
Paradise!!!!
WOW, You found paradise, the best beaches, Bejuco,  Esterillos-Este sunsets, WOW
Private Pool!
relax in the hammocks under rancho or floating in pool,or poolside. so peaceful

Overview of Great couples retreat, or Family Vacation sleeps 8! 5 minute drive To beaches!

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
Parrita, Puntarenas
  • Popular LocationPalo Seco Beach10 min drive
  • Popular LocationBejuco Beach16 min drive
  • Popular LocationRainmaker25 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Great couples retreat, or Family Vacation sleeps 8! 5 minute drive To beaches!

Check in is at 3pm (unless owner allows an earlier check in) Check out is at 11am Our Casa is perfect for Family and Friends getting together, or just a couples retreat, Master bedroom (Bamboo Room) and bath has a cal/king bed made by local Tiko's, huge shower,w/ hot water, air conditioner and ceiling fan. The Iguana Room has two double beds with air conditioning and ceiling fan, The Monkey Room has one double bed with air conditioner, and ceiling fan, These bedrooms are right next to bathroom with huge shower,w/ hot water. Ceiling fans in every room, Brand new kitchen, redone in February 2021! If you love to cook, with everything you will need to cook the fish you catch, or your favorite meal, coffee pot, toaster,toaster oven,microwave,smoothie machine, perfect for your fruit smoothies, make from Costa Rica awesome FRESH FRUITS, stove,oven,refrigerator, freezer, all the dishes, pots & pans, Washer and Dryer, we have a clothes line for hanging clothes out to dry. Outdoor grill, right next to the awesome Tiki / Rancho we had built, that's were you will eat your meals, relax in the hammocks, or use your electronics, the pool is perfect, lounge chairs for your pleasure. Property is VERY private,1 3/4 acres that butts up to a teak farm and jungle behind the pool, so the monkeys, sloth, friendly (Iguanas) (that love fruit) various beautiful birds are always close by, perfect for photos and videos, The Parrots visit twice a day morning and happy hour, and have since 2006, so awesome to watch and hear. The casa sets back from the Hotel next door, so you don't even know it is there, but it is a very nice feature to have in case you want good food or a cocktail, The beaches are the best around, quite, black warm soft sand is perfect for walks on the beach, We also have a Lady who gives the best massages right on the beach, so relaxing, listening to the waves, and the breeze is perfect, a great way just to unwind and forget about work, Her Name and number are available upon request. Also we found wonderful places to eat and party, or just chill, We always go to Encantada on Esterillos-Este,on Thursday 4-6pm happy hour live music on the beach!! the most beautiful sunsets!!!!! It is 4 miles from our casa, but all the beaches by the casa are gorgeous, the closest beach is just 2 miles from casa, The casa sets right between Jaco Beach and Manuel Antonio, Jaco 25 minutes away, Perfect place for shopping, restaurants, night life, casinos, Manual Antonio is a must see, 25 minutes away, Beautiful white sand beaches, offering massages on beach, boat activities, awesome restaurants and shopping, our Favorite spot, You will find all sorts of activities, all within 30 minutes from casa. National Park, Quad and zip line tours, Party boat on the (Ocean King) in Quepos, also Deep sea fishing with Quepos Fishing, Perfect for catching the big ones!!! Waterfalls, Horseback riding, Surfing on Hermosa Beach, 20 minutes toward Jaco, Or take a Day Trip to the Valcano, or Rain Forest, well worth the trip.We recommend you have a tour guide or a driver take you. We also recommend you rent a car, a 4x4 is highly recommended if you are an explorer. You can rent a car from the airport and drive to the casa, try to get a morning flight and arrive by 1pm, It's hard to drive at night, and the roads directions can be difficult, We HIGHLEY recommend using ,,, It’s a new website as of April 2nd 2022. It’s only 10 minutes from the house,, they will pick you up and take you back to airport when you rent a vehicle from them!!! Just an option, much easier than taking the buses, but if you do take buses, the bus stop is a 8 minute walk from casa. We have the best restaurants also, here is a list of the best ones we found,, Hot dog & beer wagon, Don Toro’s, Town Center, We have a list of all of them at the house & where they are, also there are brochures of all kinds of activities at the casa. The pool service will make sure the pool is perfectly clean everyday. There is maid service available, you would pay her directly, $60 to clean, very trust worthy, they have been with us since we bought the casa. We do ask that you run the air conditioner only when you are in the bedrooms napping or sleeping at night, to save energy, The air conditioner get VERY COLD!!!! If you are looking for a relaxing place to relax with the Girls, or a guys fishing trip, a Family Vacation, Couples getaway, Our Casa is perfect for you to enjoy, WELCOME!!! PURA VIDA!!! 🇨🇷🇨🇷🏄‍♀️🏝🎣 (means GOOD LIFE) Cindy and Mark Wenzel Also,,,, Covid Testing can be done right on site 24 hour results before flight Cost is $75

Property manager

Mark and Cindy Wenzel
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
There will be an additional charge for pets,

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
NO SMOKING IN CASA PLEASE, OUTSIDE ONLY

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite 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 first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Parrita

Located in Parrita, this vacation home is in the mountains and by the sea. Marina Pez Vela and Titi Canopy are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Manuel Antonio National Park and Los Campesinos Reserve. Rancho Tipico don Juan and La Iguana Chocolate are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Parrita, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Palo Seco Beach - 10 min drive
  • Bejuco Beach - 16 min drive
  • Rainmaker - 25 min drive
  • Manuel Antonio National Park - 33 min drive
  • Manuel Antonio Beach - 44 min drive

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wilson - 4 min walk
  • La Cañada - 5 min walk
  • Kilombo - 10 min drive
  • China Wall - 6 min walk
  • Mar y Sol - 10 min drive

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia R., Midland Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter escape!
We arrived late at night after a very long day to be greeted by the lovely Luis! The property was spotless and welcoming, we immediately jumped into the lovely pool under the starry sky! The next morning, and every morning there after, the monkeys entertained us, along with a whole array of other wildlife. The house had everything we could possibly need and was close to everything we could possibly want. Cindy and Luis were both available for recommendations and suggestions. All together this was a lovely month of respite from the Canadian winter. Thank you Cindy and Mark for sharing this lovely place.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pura Vida Amazing!
The house is just perfect! The owners are amazing and available. They know many extraordinary people that helped us all through the trip. Wonderful trip.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful vacation for my family of 5
Our family if 5 ( kids ages 13, 18, 20) had a fantastic experience in this rental. The house was clean and exactly as advertised. We loved to watch the monkeys that visited daily. The birds and iguanas were fascinating. We used pool and cabana each day. The location was great for driving to actives such as zip lining, rain Forrest hikes, white water rafting, surfing and beach days ( all within an hour drive or less). We also ate at some wonderful restaurants. Most of our activities and restaurants were suggested by our host. We would definitely rent here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie J., Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location to enjoy the coast
Our family loved this home with the outdoor hut and pool being the favorite, along with the monkeys that visit by the pool. The property is set back a bit with a lovely away from the crowds vibe. Luis was so helpful, and Cindy recommended Jeisen for surfing lessons and mangrove tour and we opted for these instead of the bigger touristy options. Our kids loved it and we would all recommend! Jeisen also recommended visiting Rainmaker mountain and we had the entire place to ourselves hiking the hanging bridges and waterfalls. Everyone was so helpful and friendly. Great location for such activities. The house has a lived in feel so if you are looking for white sheets and a crisp AC air, this is not for you. Actually then Costa Rica probably isn't for you! (: We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W., Oak Grove, MO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trip of a lifetime!
We stayed at a beautiful amazing home with the most exquisite surroundings! The beauty that could be seen just from sitting out back. We discovered so many amazing species if your just careful and keep your eyes open especially to the sky for the beautiful birds! It was the perfect escape with the perfect host/hostess Thank you for sharing a little of your Paradise!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mark and Cindy Wenzel

Host profile image
Hi, We are Mark and Cindy Wenzel, We live in Wilmot, Wisconsin, where we have our own business, Wenzel Siding & Roofing, for 37 years, since the winters are SO brutal here, & We love Costa Rica, been going for 12 years and finally found our perfect piece of heaven on earth, On the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, We looked for 3 years until we found the casa for us. I lived in Vero Beach, Florida for 25 years before moving to Wisconsin and marring my childhood sweetheart, Mark, We both were born in Waukegan, Illinois. We spent the winters in Costa Rica for the last 5 years, Just this year we have decided to rent our casa out, so others can enjoy all the beauty Costa Rica has to offer. If the casa is rented when we go, January- March, we can visit other parts of Costa Rica's awesome beauty.

Why they chose this property

Well we looked for 3 years, either the places were to far up the moutains on very rough roads, or in noisy towns, like Jaco or Quepos, when we came across this property I knew right away this was it, Brand new casa, We put the pool in, screens on windows, and had the Rancho/Tiki built, It's perfect,and only a 25 minute drive if we want to go to the big towns, but Parrita is only 6 minutes from our casa,where we do our Grocery shopping,Fresh fruit markets, Awesome Bakery, Pharmacy,Liquor store, it's just your local Tiko Town. They just built a brand new HUGE Town Center a few miles from our house, this plaza has a grocery store liquor store, restaurants, bakery,salon, antique store, place to book your excursions!!! BONUS!!! plus we have the monkeys, sloth, you don't see in the big towns or on the beach, best of both worlds, love this property!!!!!

What makes this property unique

Casa Marko Cindy has great WIFI!! We built a Really nice Tiki rancho, 10 degrees cooler under tiki which is wonderful at times when chillin' in hammocks, or rocking in the rocking chairs. sunning or lounging by the pool, quite, lots of wildlife, perfect place to read that novel, while listening to the birds sing, two outdoor eating areas, lush jungle property, with lots of beauty, flowers, palms, just what you would expect to see in such a tropical paradise, comfortable beds and clean soft pillows, nice sheets. I'm fussy about my bedding, It has to be relaxing and comfortable to get a good night sleep,,,,ENJOY,,,,,, PLEASE NO SMOKING IN CASA, thank You.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback