The Rancho Deluxe an Ecological Experience in Playa Camaronal

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Guanacaste, Guanacaste

Playa Islita14 min drive
Carrillo (PLD)24 min drive
Carrillo Beach25 min drive
Samara Beach30 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Convertible bed(s)

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Rancho Deluxe was developed in full synergy with its neighboring communities, the villa is a premium beachfront getaway featuring the charm, culture, and bewildering natural biodiversity of Costa Rica and its Guanacaste province. The villa is construction utilizes only local hardwoods and locally manufactured floor tiles. Perfect for family vacations, romantic getaways, honeymoons and ecological escapes with spectacular ocean views and seclusion.

The Villa de Rancho Deluxe has a stunning beachfront view of Playa Camaronal; located 200 feet above the beach, which allows for a cool afternoon ocean breeze. The fully air conditioned villa sleeps four people, has one bathroom, SKY TV and a full kitchen. There is a beautiful lap pool and sunning decks for our visitors to enjoy. The villa is gated and has 24 hour onsite security and conveniently accessible from the nearest towns of Playa Samara (5 miles), Playa Carrillo (3 miles), and Punta Islita ( 3miles). The Villa de Rancho Deluxe is also located just twenty minutes from the Punta Islita airstrip, serviced by daily flights from San Jose or a two-hour drive from Liberia International Airport. Peaceful and safe, it entices visitors with bewildering nature, cultural diversity and genuine friendship.

Playa Camaronal is a remote destination with heart and culture, measuring three miles long and extending from the mouth of the Ora River, the shore is made up of grayish colored sands broken by the occasional estuary. Lush vegetation can be admired across the landscape which is backed by volcanic hills and cliffs. The beach is never crowded, with the exception of a few local surfers and volunteers from Camaronal’s turtle hatchery… Playa Camaronal is known to have a stunning beach break which is surrounded by rocks, the break is very consistent and offers word class surf nearly year round. Playa Camaronal is known to offer fishing, surfing, and bird/wildlife watching; however, it is most famous for the pivotal role it plays in the preservation of the sea turtles. It was recently earmarked as the Camaronal Wildlife Refuge (Refugio de Vida Silvestre Nacional Camaronal). You can visit at night with a MINAE guide ($4PP) to experience the Leatherback and Pacific Ridely Turtles.

Keywords: Villa, Apartment, Beach View, Camaronal, Costa Rica, Surfing, Fishing, Turtle, Playa Samara, Playa Carrillo, Punto Islito

Property manager

Jerry Perry

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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 20 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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

About the area

Zapotal

Located in Zapotal, this villa is in the mountains and on a river. Samara Beach and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Camaronal reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Jungle Butterfly Farm and Safari Surf School. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Guanacaste, Guanacaste

What's nearby

Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Camaronal - 9 min drive
Playa Islita - 14 min drive
Carrillo Beach - 25 min drive
Samara Beach - 30 min drive
Playa Barrigona - 63 min drive

Getting around

Nosara (NOB) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

Coco's Mexican Restaurant - 22 min drive
Microbar - 22 min drive
Roots bakery & Cafe - 21 min drive
Bar y Restaurante del Hotel Bahía - 20 min drive
Limey’s Bar & Restaurant - 22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rancho Deluxe an Ecological Experience in Playa Camaronal pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at The Rancho Deluxe an Ecological Experience in Playa Camaronal?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Rancho Deluxe an Ecological Experience in Playa Camaronal?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Rancho Deluxe an Ecological Experience in Playa Camaronal located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Playa Camaronal and within 6 miles (10 km) of Playa Islita and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Camaronal. Museo Islita and Carrillo Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

23 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic View and Facilities

This property was fantastic - it is perfect for a couple, but could also work for a family of 4. It comes with 2 wonderful caretakers who will provide maid service (including laundry), and the host lives on site and was fun to get to know and extremely friendly and communicative and helpful. The facilities were clean and well appointed- in the hot season, the AC and Fans were great in combination with the pool and shaded porch overlooking the ocean. We spent much of our time swimming and lounging on the wonderful porch with great fans and watching the views over the beach, or entertaining bird, amphibian and monkey visitors. When we were not enjoying the property, we took short drives to various spots. Its only a 5 minute drive to Playa Camaronal surfing beach and turtle refuge (wildlife watching, hiking), 10m to Playa Carillo area 25m to Playa Samara (swimming/groceries/restaurants/tours), and 15m to the Macau refuge (reserve in advance!) and Playa Islita (nice hotel/spa -wildlife watching) on good dirt roads. Our favorite thing to do was to drive to Playa Camaronal refuge and walk down to the Ora river delta to watch the fisherman and the birdlife or howler monkeys. Or just sit on the beach and watch the surfers. Just an amazing spot - we'll be coming back.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena K.

8 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

This property and the surrounding area are so much more beautiful in person! Pictures don't do them justice. The house is very comfortable, the garden is amazing, the pool is bigger than it looks on the pictures. The views are unbelievably impressive at all times but especially at sunrise and the night sky. You can hear and see the ocean from the house and you can watch monkeys come in the woods in front of it almost every day (it is a great show). Jerry, the owner is very pleasant, helpful and easy to communicate with. There are caretakers who are available at all times if you need them. They clean the pool every day but they are absolutely non-intrusive, live in a separate house and you have your complete privacy. The road to the house (specifically the last 2km) is a bit challenging and 4x4 will be the best option, also driving after dark to the house will be too adventurous. Playa Carrilo is 10-15 minutes drive from the house and is a gorgeous beach with palm trees and not too many people. There is a little town called Samara nearby, full with tourists and touristy places if you like to have more crowds around or you can fully enjoy the beautiful nature surrounding the beautiful house. It was an unforgettable experience.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yorkge D.

13 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway by the ocean !

My wife and I stayed at this property for 3 nights. Jerry and his host staff were attentive, helpful and kind. This property is a perfect spot 15-30 minutes from the ocean, on a quieter and pleasant environment rather than booking a place close to Samara or any other noisy nearby beach town. The Villa is safe, beautiful, clean and well maintained. You could combine your stay by taking half -day trips for whale and dolphin watching from Samara, as we did, and also sit and relax on the beautiful terrace facing the ocean while visited by howler and white face monkeys. The pool is a quiet and beautiful place to enjoy the surrounding nature as well. If you come from San Jose, fastest directions could take you on a dirt road via Hojancha / route 158. Highly recommended fun and scenic route but will required extra attention and driving skills. Please invest on a 4x4 rental if you want to expand your horizons driving in Costa Rica. Traffic jams area big issue on main roads, especially along Pan-American route 1. Eventually you will take secondary unpaved roads to detour heavy traffic, so 4x4 is a must. Plan to be at your destination not later than 4pm. No matter your phone carrier, either local or roaming, you will lose connectivity along the way, so budget your time. Sun sets at 5:45, you don’t want to be wondering around on unknown territory at dark with no phone. We have more than 17 years’ experience traveling in Costa Rica. Jerry's place truly exceeded our expectations.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blair B.

4 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Perfect!!!

It’s really hard for me to write this review as I selfishly don’t want anyone to know about Jerry’s place. All kidding (and some seriousness aside lol) this place is 10 stars if I could give it that rating. Jerry is an absolutely beauty of a human, super chill surfer with wonderful caretakers Yurleny and Santos to make you feel like part of the family. The place is super clean, remote, quiet, and just plain amazing. The bed is comfortable, the kitchen is basic but works awesome for cooking meals, heating food in the microwave or keeping your groceries fresh in the large fridge. Wifi is included but keep in mind the remoteness has the power in and out daily - but if you came to be on your phones or watching TV maybe stay at a resort instead as this place is to relax, unwind and be part of nature. There is a MASSIVE pool overlooking the rain forest, and the ocean, that is pretty much private for just you. Every morning we woke to monkeys in the trees howling and making noise. Jerry also has a wonderful dog, who seemed to just want our company while always there to protect us and the property - always felt very safe. The road in is a bit of a challenge if you are a nervous driver, but we did it in pitch black without any hassle, we felt it was just part of the rural remote Costa Rican experience. Jerry actually called us on WhatsApp and guided us in personally. I literally could go on and on about our time there but I’m limited to 1500 letters to praise this place.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosalba G.

28 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view and property

This place is just like in the pictures. It is just wow! The pool is large and really nice. Accessible whenever you want. There are 2 ground keepers just beside the property who are always available, but give you privacy. It is a little guard to find, bumpy dirt road for 10 minutes, you get used to it after 1 day. It is 20 minutes to the beautiful and swimmable Carillo beach and 30 minutes to Samara. We highly recommend this place.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023