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Villa Cocobolo - Private villa with sea views

Villa Cocobolo - Private villa with sea views

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Parking and fromt door entrance
Pool area
Villa Cocobolo loft bedroom with view of private balcony
Bedroom loft
Villa Cocobolo loft bedroom

Overview of Villa Cocobolo - Private villa with sea views

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 395 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Ocean view

Check out the area

Manzanillo, Cobano, Puntarenas
  • Popular LocationManzanillo Beach4 min drive
  • Popular LocationHermosa Beach5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSanta Teresa Beach12 min drive
  • AirportPunta Islita (PBP)91 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Villa Cocobolo - Private villa with sea views

At Villa Cocobolo you will find the peace and tranquility that you are looking for in your trip to Costa Rica.

We are located on a 2 acre oasis 50 meters above sea level and just 175 meters from the beautiful beach of Playa Manzanillo and a nice walk or quick drive to the breathtaking beach of Playa Hermosa.

Villa Cocobolo is surrounded by the rare Costa Rican Cocobolo hardwood tree as well as the renowned Pochote. The house is built in the loft style with second floor windows offering ocean, sunset, and mountain views. The bathroom and the bedroom are both located upstairs, and the bedroom’s sliding glass doors open to a private balcony allowing ocean views, and monkey and bird watching from the comfort of your bed.

The kitchen and entertaining areas are downstairs and have three patios, two of which are accessed by sliding glass doors for more ocean viewing and garden access.

Villa Cocobolo can accommodate 2 adults with children or possibly 3 adults.

Built and designed by the owner, the home has vaulted ceilings of Pochote beams with Laurel wood paneling and the verandas, patios, stairs, door and window frames are all accented in teak.

Villa Cocobolo has a fully equipped kitchen, comes completely furnished, and is surrounded by lush gardens, white gravel walkways, wrought iron gates for added privacy and private parking, pressurized hot/cold water, sky/cable tv, wifi, cleaning service, gardener and laundry services.

Also located on the premises is Qué Mae Brewing Company, our very own ocean/sunset view craft beer pub with a small restaurant to better serve our guests and the area's needs. We offer a steady rotation of at least 8 craft beers brewed on-site, a variety of cocktails and a simple menu with something for everyone.

Take time to walk along the trails of our property...Look for coatis, anteaters, jaguarundis, white face and howler monkeys, various bird species, butterflies and iguanas...Or find one of our sitting areas and just watch the wildlife and nature and listen to the ocean.

We are owner operated and have a small staff, but we can help with any questions or needs, so sit back, relax, and enjoy your stay with us...

THE BEACHES....

Because of rock reefs surrounding the entrance to Playa Manzanillo, this beach has it all. Here you can surf, snorkel, swim, kayak, fish, beach comb, and at the end of the day enjoy one of the most spectacular sunsets the Nicoya Peninsula has to offer. The best part about Manzanillo beach is many days the only footprints you will find will be your own.

A few years ago Playa Hermosa was basically unknown, but recently discovered by surfers tired of the crowds and congestion of Santa Teresa, this beach is becoming increasingly more popular for tourists and surfers. Playa Hermosa lives up to its name and is truly beautiful offering great waves for surfers, swimming and beachcombing on a long and wide un-crowded beach.

To truly capitalize on all the peninsula has to offer, a car or 4 wheeler is a must, but still many of our guests prefer to walk the old beach road to Playa Hermosa enjoying the quiet and slow pace - stopping at the tide pools, private beaches, the waterfall, and always returning with stories of seeing more monkeys and iguanas than people.

THE SURF....

Yes, there is surf. A short drive south are the more popular surf spots of Playa Carmen (Mal Pais) and Santa Teresa, but just a few minutes away in Manzanillo and Playa Hermosa you can find waves for all levels of surfing (reef, point breaks, beach breaks, river mouths) – beginner to advanced – with crowd and attitude free, consistent surf.

For any surf questions feel free to contact the owner who has over 30 years surfing experience.

We can also set-up surf lessons with qualified instructors.

THE FISHING....

Manzanillo and north to the Bongo River is an area famous for fishing. You can go local and try your hand at hand-line fishing or bring your own gear and head out to the reefs at low tide. You may get lucky and hook sea bass, snook, red snapper, or a rooster. A quick run north will get you to The Bongo which is legendary for its fishing due to its river mouth - a great place to catch snook, just ask a local family who bought a car they call “robalo” meaning “snook” in Spanish. All the money they earned to buy the car came from selling their snook/robalo catches from the Bongo.

We can also book fishing tours for you – just ask.

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Property manager

Trey Derrick

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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
There is no smoking allowed inside the home.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cóbano

Located in Cóbano, this villa is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve and Romelia Wildlife Refuge. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Manzanillo Beach - 4 min drive
  • Hermosa Beach - 5 min drive
  • Cocal Beach - 8 min drive
  • Santa Teresa Beach - 12 min drive
  • Carmen Beach - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Tambor (TMU) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kooks Smokehouse and Bar - 16 min drive
  • Soda Tiquicia - 13 min drive
  • The Somos Cafe - 13 min drive
  • Eat Street - 14 min drive
  • Good Munchies - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Cocobolo - Private villa with sea views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Cocobolo - Private villa with sea views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Cocobolo - Private villa with sea views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Cocobolo - Private villa with sea views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Cocobolo - Private villa with sea views located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Manzanillo Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Hermosa Beach and Cocal Beach. Grande Hermosa Tidepool is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Kerry K., Caledon, Ont.,

Fair with Flair
I read the review complaining about missing pool tiles, and I have been thinking about what constitutes value in a vacation rental. I guess value occurs when reality meets expectations. My wife and I stayed at Cocobolo for eight nights in March, followed two weeks later by four days in Cancun. In such places as Maui and Cancun, the native people, plants and wildlife have been eradicated to make room for wall-to-wall hotels, each with its own private chunk of beach, a pool and a place to get drunk while being catered to by white-jacketed servants. If this is your idea of heaven, then by all means go to Maui. We found Trey helpful and friendly, attentive and supportive. He did not, however, make our drinks. Cocobolo is "in amongst 'em." The roads are terrible and dusty, but Cocobolo gets much less dust than does anyplace six miles away in Santa Teresa. We enjoyed buying local fish and produce in S.T. and Cobano, and picked up our de rigeur souvenir machete at the hardware store in Cobano. Trey took us fishing one day, and we drove the Pacific Coastal Highway, i.e. the beach at low tide, and we hit nearly 60 mph on the smooth, open sand. Of course, we had rented a car. The beaches are extensive and very sparsely populated, despite there being good fishing and a shallow, gradual, sandy slope into the water. I estimate I waded out 100 yards and was no more than waist-high, except when Manzanillo's famous surf came crashing in. Great for beachcombing, suntanning and cloud watching. Monkeys in the trees every day -- both howlers and white-faced. We saw violaceous trogons, cinnamon hummingbirds and other exotic-to-us birds. I don't know if the air conditioning worked, because we never turned it on. Lovely weather throughout. The "missing" screening around the pools was not missing. It was being installed, and the hooks had just been welded to the posts. There is no law against writing a negative review, but I can say we are happy the guests at the other villa were much less dour than our predecessor. Negative: the one thing that caught me off guard was that I expected somebody else's vacation house that was being let for weeks for income. Trey has three or four (didn't count 'em, and they are scattered) on the property. Would we go back? Probably not, but only because our history says we go forward. We had a great time. Thanks, Trey!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Warren A.

Spacious beach house in amazing location
Our stay at Trey's house was awesome. The location, North of the popular surf beaches of Mal Pais, was perfect for us - isolated enough to relax (and see tons of wildlife, including a dozen monkeys) but a quick drive to great restaurants. The beaches both to the north and south of the house are the most gorgeous I've ever seen bar none. The house itself is as described - totally functional for myself and my girlfriend. We also enjoyed the pool when we weren't at the beach. Trey seemed like a great guy - we'll be looking to come back when he opens his craft brewery! Recommended!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ulf E.

Great stay at Villa Cocobolo
We had a great stay at Trey's place. We lived in three different houses on our vacation in Santa Teresa . And this was definitely the best value for money. Thanks!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Claire C., Indianapolis, IN United States

Fabulous!
My husband and I stayed here on our 3rd trip to Costa Rica. The house was beautiful, spacious and has everything you could possibly need. Trey and Jaclyn were amazing hosts that made sure that we were comfortable and felt welcome. The property is beautiful and we enjoyed watching the birds with our morning coffee and the howler monkeys with our evening cocktail at sunset. The view of the sunset is perfection. Just down the road from the house is one of the most beautiful beaches we have seen in Costa Rica to date and the town of Santa Teresa has everything you could possibly need as far as restaurants, nightlife, shopping, activities. This place is the best of both worlds because you are close to all of the action but you get to stay is a beautiful peaceful oasis up away from it all. We would absolutely recommend Villa Cocobolo to anyone!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jodi C.

Great adventure
Beautiful bi-level villa w/pool and view of the ocean. First time we've been to Costa Rica and we don't speak the language, so Trey (he lives on the property) helped us out a great deal with finding activities we were interested in, including: zip-lining, paddle-boarding, snorkeling, boating, and finding an animal reserve. He also showed us around town and helped us rent an ATV for getting around. Tips for anyone interested: you need to rent either suv, truck, or jeep to reach destination due to the very rough dirt roads, a GPS will be very helpful since there are many unmarked roads, rent an ATV to get around town, on your way into town stop at a local grocer in St. Teresa to pick up food for house.. Don't lose money doing an exchange at the airport like I did! Just use ATM machine to get what cash you think you might need, and a lot of places will accept american money anyway. Not many people speak English, so it would be wise to brush up on useful Spanish words & phrases before travel.

About the host

Hosted by Trey Derrick

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Why they chose this property

I chose Manzanillo because it was far enough away from the hustle and bustle and congestion of Santa Teresa, but close enough to hop in the car or on a 4-wheeler and have access to anything and everything one could want - and most importantly, the outstanding surfing and fishing!

What makes this property unique

Within half an acre of the villas, there are more than 25 different type of indigenous trees. The property itself is 2 acres and is connected by walking trails that my worker and I have built by hand and has ocean views from almost every corner of the property. All the trails have been planted and reforested, and because of the planting all the birds, butterflies, and animals have returned to the property. You can sit anywhere on the property and hear the waves crashing 60 meters below at Punta Pochote.
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