Encantada Ocean Cottages

Encantada Ocean Cottages

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Overview of Encantada Ocean Cottages

9.6 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Check out the area

Esterillos Este, Puntarenas
  • Popular LocationPlaya Esterillos Este9 min walk
  • Popular LocationBejuco Beach6 min drive
  • Popular LocationEsterillos Beach14 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 29)

Cottage 1

1 Single Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Cottage 2

1 Single Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Cottage 3

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Cottage 4

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Oceanfront Villa 6

2 King Beds

Private Retreat 7

1 King Bed

Two Bedroom Cottage 5

1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

8 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Community Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Community Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Cottage 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Cottage 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Cottage 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Cottage 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Oceanfront Villa 6

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Private Retreat 7

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Two Bedroom Cottage 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Two Bedroom Cottage 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Encantada Ocean Cottages

Encantada Ocean Cottages is a boutique, beachfront hotel which offers a variety of accommodations in 7 individual units. We are the ideal Costa Rican destination for relaxing getaways, fun-filled vacations, yoga retreats, surf camps, weddings, family reunions, or team-building retreats.

Encantada Ocean Cottages is located in Esterillos Este. The quaint, friendly community is just 90-minutes from the San Jose airport on the Central Pacific Coast and 30-minutes from Costa Rica’s most popular tourist destinations: Jaco, Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park. The 7 units can either be rented out individually or for groups. Each is unique and able to accommodate 2-5 people; the property sleeps 29 people.

Low season: May 1st - Nov 30th
High season: Dec. 1st - April 30th
Peak season: Dec 20 - Jan 5 & Semana Santa (Holy Week)

The property consists of multiple accommodations:

1 Oceanfront Villa, 1 Two-Bedroom Villa, 4 Poolside Cottages, and 1 Private Retreat.

All rooms equipped with hot water, A/C, ceiling fans, Free Wi-Fi, desk, mini-fridge, closet and built-in shelving for clothes, local organic bath products, toilet paper, beach and pool towels and safe deposit boxes.

Rates per night are based on double occupancy per room with full served breakfast included. All prices expressed in U.S. dollars excluding additional local taxes (13%)

Additional persons add $25 per night.

Oceanfront Villa: Relax in a private oceanfront villa.

- Sleeps up to 4
- 2 king beds or 1 king and 2 twins in a spacious room, 1 large bathroom with walk-in shower with 2 shower heads and two sinks.
- Fully equipped kitchen with single burner, coffee maker, tea kettle, rice cooker, toaster, refrigerator, blender, sink, dinnerware, flatware and glassware.
- Private Patio with seating and dining area

- Low season: $220 based on double-occupancy
- High season: $240 based on double-occupancy

Two-Bedroom Villa: Great for families or 2-couple vacation

- Sleeps up to 5
- 2 bedrooms, 2 baths
- Master bedroom with 1 king bed and 1 twin bed
- Second bedroom with 2 twin beds
- Fully equipped kitchen with stove, coffee maker, tea kettle, refrigerator, blender, toaster, rice maker, sink, dinnerware, flatware & glassware
- Private patio with dining area

- Low season: $195 based on double-occupancy
- High season: $215 based on double-occupancy

Poolside Cottages: 4 private cottages; choose from 2 lay-outs.

- Sleeps up to 4 or 5 depending on unit
- Layout Queen: 2 queen beds and 1 twin bed in loft, 1 bathroom
- Layout King: 1 king bed, 1 twin daybed and 1 twin bed in loft, 1 bathroom

- Low season: $165 or $185 based on double-occupancy
- High season: $185 or $205 based on double-occupancy

Private Retreat: Perfect couple or single person get-away

- Sleeps up to 2
- Upstairs poolside room with 2 twin beds / or convert to 1 king bed
- Private balcony with hammock

- Low season: $135 based on double-occupancy
- High season: $155 based on double-occupancy

Group Rates based on double occupancy $1600 for Full Property Rental. 14 Guests. Each additional guest is $25 per person.

Activities for Everyone – Stress-free relaxation or action-packed adventure

The secluded chocolate-sand beach reaches stretches for miles and offers an infinite variety of experiences you’ll treasure forever. In the morning, wake up to the sound of surf, then spend a relaxing day taking long walks, hunting for seashells, or laying on the beach, and end the day watching a beautiful Costa Rican sunset. For more action, horseshoes, badminton, surfboard and boogie board rentals and surf lessons are available on site. Local companies offer, horseback riding on the beach, canopy zip line tours, mangrove island and rain forest tours. Massage and tour bookings available on site.

We have a restaurant, pool & beachfront yoga rancho available on-site. We also offer daily yoga classes, surf and boogie board rentals, surf lessons and massages.

Make Encantada Ocean Cottages your home in Costa Rica. Su casa en la playa (your home on the beach)

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Amenities

Pool
Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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

No pets allowed

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 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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Parrita

Located in Parrita, this resort is on the beach. Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific Park and Canopy Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Jacó Walk Shopping Center and Auto Mercado Herradura. Travelling with kids? Consider Neo Fauna and La Iguana Chocolate. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Playa Esterillos Este - 9 min walk
  • Bejuco Beach - 6 min drive
  • Esterillos Beach - 14 min drive
  • Judas Point - 16 min drive
  • Jaco Beach - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kilombo - 9 min drive
  • Restaurante Y Pizzería El Maná - 4 min drive
  • Don Toro Beach - 19 min walk
  • Los Almendros Restaurant - 8 min drive
  • Taberna Del Vaquero Pobre - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Encantada Ocean Cottages have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Encantada Ocean Cottages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Encantada Ocean Cottages?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Encantada Ocean Cottages?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Encantada Ocean Cottages located?

This Parrita resort is on the beach, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Playa Esterillos Este, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bejuco Beach and Esterillos Beach. Hermosa Beach and Judas Point are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bob T.

Peachful Paradise
Great location to avoid hordes of tourists and all it's trappings, yet close enough to beach restaurants and bars. Onsite restaurant is the best choice for breakfast and dinner. Good surf for beginners, and the best walking beach. Sunsets are fabulous. Hammocks are very relaxing looking onto the surf. Good sized pool, well maintained. The manager and staff are extremely friendly and accommodating, we even returned after our stay to use the beach and hammocks, welcomed by the manager. everyone tries very hard to make your stay as pleasant as possible. We hope to return some day as this was our favorite place from Jaco to Uvita.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Happy Vacationers
We rented the entire place and had 18 people. The pool and the outside eating area were where we spent most of our time. The setting was beautiful! The managers Mikey and Diana were awesome. They cooked us delicous meals and bent over backwards to help us with tours, answering questions, etc. They were always happy and fun. We will miss them. The rooms themselves were rustic. Just some simple touches would make such a difference. Overall we have travelled quite a bit and this will go down as one of our very favorite vacations!!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

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Family Reunion
Every other Christmas Grandpa carries on a tradition of uniting our entire family at a special destination. (Lucky!) This year we visited Encantada. Highlights included having individual cabins for each family and common areas we could share. We would all go off on day excursions, or relax around the attractive grounds or on the beach. We looked forward to gathering poolside to share adventures and eat dinner together on the dining porch. Staff is hardworking, friendly and helpful with the local culture and activities. Having evening meals prepared is worth it and delicious, but it is fun to opt to borrow the kitchen as well. The beach was one of the best. Mid-day we could look both directions and see only a handful of people. Surfing and boogie boards for the waves. (Keep in mind many of the extras have extra charges.) Volleyball and Bocce ball on the sand. And a hammock around every corner. Sunsets are incredible! Your wake-up call is handled by the native birds. Amenities in cabins vary. Don't expect a hotel suite - this is casual and very basic. Warm water and AC is available in most cabins. Know before you go that refrigerator space is limited. We liked the fact that it's away from resort areas and has a private feel, yet there are beach-side cocktails and restaurants near by, and towns and tourist activities within easy drives. (Cars are a must.) We recommend this as a venue for groups, families, reunions, getaways. Rent the whole place!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great place for a group gathering
My family of 22 stayed at Encatada for 1 week for a family reunion December 2011. It is great place for a group as you have the entire resort to yourself! We spent mornings jumping the waves and body surfing in the ocean. We used the boogie boards and took some surfing lessons with Alfredo. The beach is amazing for long walks and collecting shells, beach volleyball and soccer. The sunsets are beautiful. Most afternoons were spent in the pool talking and laughing and having a few cervesas. Evenings we gathered in the large dining area (covered and open air). We listened to music, played our annual chess tournament and cards. Anyone needing to stay in touch could access their WiFi. Katrina and her staff prepared most of our meals. The food was absolutely amazing and we wished we had arranged for her to do all our meals. The other meals we ate at the local restaurants. They were good but Katrina's were better. The cabins are basic. They were clean and the sheets and towels are clean and there was daily housekeeping. The air conditioner in one cabin could not keep up to the heat, the showers were older and one did not have hot water. That being said, the only time spent in the room was to sleep and that we all did well. I want you to know that the cabins are basic and rustic. Not to put you off but so that you know what to expect. Katrina was extremely helpful during our stay. She booked 2 excursions and made reservations for our restaurant dinners. Everyone loved the zip lining and seeing the monkeys in Manuel Antonio park. We had a half hour break at the park to swim but all of us said we would rather be back at our own beach (Encantada) because it was so much better! Being a large group for the excursions, Katrina arranged for transportation to come to pick us up right at Encantada. Katrina was always available to assist with anything we needed and answer any questions we had. We felt we had a local friend to help us. Last but not least about Katrina, we had a medical emergency and Katrina was very knowledgeable and helpful in getting us the emergency care needed. For those concerned about the medical system, the emergency care in Jaco and the medical care at the hosptial in San Jose were A1. Book Encantada if you are looking for a beautiful beach, amazing food, great pool and a relaxed environment where you can enjoy vacationing with your friends and/or family group. We would not hesitate to return.

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Encantada Ocean Cottages is a boutique, beachfront hotel which offers a variety of accommodations in 7 individual units. We are the ideal Costa Rican destination for relaxing getaways, fun-filled vacations, yoga retreats, surf camps, small weddings, family reunions, or team-building retreats.
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