Cabuya CR Beautiful Beach Front with Central AC

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61600 sq ft

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Parking available
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Pool
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Kitchen

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Cabuya, Puntarenas

Cabuya Island
‪1 min walk‬
Montezuma Beach
‪18 min drive‬
Santa Teresa Beach
‪39 min drive‬
Cóbano Airport (ACO)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This beautiful home is located right on the beach in Cabuya on the Nicoya Peninsula. Cabuya is also just 10 minutes from the lively town of Montezuma, which is known for its thriving art culture, surfing, adventure activities, and world class restaurants.

The Nicoya Peninsula is a favorite tourist destination for foreign and local tourists alike. This area is beautiful, not over-developed with guaranteed sunshine from December to April. The area is becoming more and more popular with migrants from overseas as well as locals from the mountainous regions being attracted to this fast-growing and very varied community.

Cabuya is the gateway to the wonderful Cabo Blanco Reserve, which is Costa Rica‘s first nature preserve and just 5 minutes away. Nestled along the jungle-fringed coast with a backdrop of mountains, Cabuya is great base for hiking, beachcombing and bird watching and all those nature lovers looking for a place off the beaten track.

At high tide the swimming is safe off the Cabuya shore and there are some stretches of sandy beach. Low tide exposes dramatic rock formations and tide pools. About 2kms north of Rio Lajas there is pleasant sandy Los Cedros beach which is popular with surfers.
Cabuya is the only village in Costa Rica to have the town cemetery located on an otherwise uninhabited island. Cabuya Island is connected to the mainland by a wide stony trail which is completely submerged at high tide. Its rocky Shores offer great snorkeling.

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Neil Stafford

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

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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

Long-term renters welcome

This property uses a grey water recycling system

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cabuya

Located in Cóbano, this holiday home is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Santa Teresa Beach and Romelia Wildlife Refuge can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Los Delfines Golf & Country Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Cabuya, Puntarenas

What's nearby

Cabuya Island - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Montezuma Beach - 18 min drive - 7.1 km
Carmen Beach - 29 min drive - 9.9 km
Santa Teresa Beach - 39 min drive - 13.0 km
Hermosa Beach - 58 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Bakery - ‬23 min drive
‪El Carmen - ‬23 min drive
‪Bakery Cafe - ‬14 min drive
‪Panadería Cabuya - ‬4 min walk
‪The Roastery - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cabuya CR Beautiful Beach Front with Central AC have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Cabuya CR Beautiful Beach Front with Central AC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cabuya CR Beautiful Beach Front with Central AC?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabuya CR Beautiful Beach Front with Central AC?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cabuya CR Beautiful Beach Front with Central AC located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cóbano holiday home is steps from Cabuya Island and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Lajas River. Montezuma Beach and Piedra Colorada are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Feb 12, 2025

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

Fantastic

Beautiful private beach. Loved the well equipped kitchen.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamison S.

Apr 5, 2025

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

One word

Awesome!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

Apr 3, 2024

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

Awesome

An awesome place in an awesome location! Beautiful and remote!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Aug 22, 2023

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

Beautiful property

Awesome visit beautiful beach location. Very tranquil

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl K.

Jun 26, 2023

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

Wonderful stay

Great time in Cabuya. The property manager was very responsive and helpful throughout our stay. We enjoyed the home inside and outside. We plan to return in the future. We enjoyed the animals, the beach and the location.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele o.

Dec 16, 2023

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

Great place

M’y family of 5 loved our stay here. Great communication with owner and property manager. Clean place and beautiful sunrises each morning. Safe place and well kept. We will be back for sure !

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

May 14, 2023

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

House, location and kitchen were perfect.

Stay was great. Communication with manager and owner could have been a little better.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Apr 15, 2023

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

Found my Zen

We loved our stay here. The house was exactly as shown. We enjoyed being greeted by the Howler monkeys in the mornings, and also all the birds we saw frequently around the property. The yard was beautiful, and well taken care of. Also loved all the drift wood, and shell art work that was there to enjoy. The Adirondack chairs, and hammock rounded out the ambience of the yard and beach view made the whole experience amazing! I could have been happy never leaving the VRBO.

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

william a., Oregon, USA

Jan 19, 2019

Rustic beach house

Rustic house on beautiful setting. No TVs contrary to the listed amenities. No toiletries, no bath soap. Decently equipped kitchen. Jenny the manager was great and the food at her restaurant was exceptional.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Liliana D.

Sep 7, 2023

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

Excellent

I felt at home! Neil's house is beautiful, very cozy, you will not need anything when staying in it !!! We couldn't bathe in the sea, there was a lot of stone, floating tree trunks and a lot of garbage. It would be nice if the house had a pool, there isn't much to have fun in the area so a pool would be nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Jan 15, 2023

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

A comfortable home in a beautiful place.

We really enjoyed our two weeks in Cabuya. Check-in was a breeze, and Jenny, the property manager was great. She gave us a very thorough orientation to the house when we arrived, and was always available to answer questions, etc. The house was spacious, with wonderful views of the ocean, and well equipped with every thing we needed. Watching the monkeys scamper around the trees while drinking out morning coffee was a special treat. We will definitely return.

Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

Mar 29, 2024

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

Beach hideaway

This area of Costa Rica is a hidden gem. I don’t want to tell you how wonderful it is because I would love for it to stay that way! Staying in Cabuya/Montezuma was an adventure. Montezuma and Santa Teresa are close by. We enjoyed the area restaurants and beaches. If you want to be off the grid, this is the place for you. The house was clea, has everything you need and the beds were comfy! The upstairs is more of a loft area with a tv area, so there is not a closed door. It was just fine for us. At low tide you can walk down the beach a good ways and there are surf spots nearby. Would definitely rent again!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L., Tucson, USA

Aug 24, 2023

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

My Version of Utopia

I could not have been more pleased! The location was just what I was hoping for... Beachfront, big trees with howler monkeys, along a neat road with a little soda right around the corner. The house was within walking distance to the cemetery island, and the best part: white faced cupuchin monkeys down the beach, away from everyone. Inside, the house had something very unique... Excellent AC with three split units. It was a wonderfully designed interior, and the beds were supremely comfortable, down to the pillows. I also loved swimming in the rain right there at the house. If I had known how perfect this place was, I would have booked more time. Thank you so much!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

julia b.

Jan 14, 2024

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

Slice of heaven

This property was perfect for our family to enjoy Cabuya and Montezuma for week! The front yard view can’t be beat. Waking up and walking to the hammock to watch the sunrise was a highlight and a beautiful way to start each day. I was very happy with the flexible and responsive communication I had with Neil upon booking and leading up to our stay. When we arrived in Cabuya, we connected with the house manager Jenny who was so helpful and told us everything we needed to know about the house. The house is well appointed with everything we needed to cook. Beds were comfy. There were plenty of towels and the washer and dryer was a huge plus so we could pack light. A highlight of our trip was booking a tour to tortuga and getting some fishing in with 2 local fishermen who Jenny connected us with. Cabuya is a great little town and I highly recommend this home if you’re coming to the area!

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R., Canada

Mar 24, 2024

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

Restful stay in Cabuya

Neil’s place is a great place to stay. The waterfront is gorgeous and great for swimming during high tide. Very calm water. Should have water shoes since it is rocky, small rocks. The house is very well air conditioned and spacious. Kitchen is well stocked with any utensil or pan you may need. Ice cube maker in large fridge was a God send. Make some cubes and store in the ice bucket in the freezer because the cube making takes some time. Also appreciated the filtered water from the fridge. Comfortable extra large beds and much appreciated having two bathrooms. The best thing was the washer/dryer. After having travelled for quite a few days it was wonderful to do an actual laundry wash, not just a sink rinse. Location is convenient. Quiet and enough isolated for privacy but easy walk into the village or to Cemetery Island. The island is an interesting site to walk to during low tide. Road into Cabuya from Montezuma is a dirt road but in pretty good shape. We were there during dry season so not sure what it would be like in rainy months. Would highly recommend for a family or two couples.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amélie L.

Mar 19, 2023

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

Endroit paradisiaque

La propriété est parfaite et la vue sur la mer également. Il faut avoir un véhicule, car c'est un endroit reculé, parfait pour décrocher!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa R., Candia, New Hampshire USA

Apr 8, 2022

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

Hidden paradise!

Our stay in Cabuya was exactly as we hoped! We wanted an out of the way, off the beaten path place that had all the comforts of home. We got that and more! The home was beautiful, the interior was impeccable…. Think Tommy Bahama decor…. And the outside is incredible! Right on the ocean, beautiful gardens & walking distance to a few restaurants & stores. We loved our stay at “Neil’s place”. And will be back for sure!! Reading some reviews prior to our visit made us question…. But you will not be disappointed!! This place is amazing!! There were 3 TV’s but honestly we never even tried to turn one on. It was really nice to have use of the washer & dryer. And to have access to Jenny If we needed anything was wonderful. Thank you for allowing us the pleasure. Jim & Theresa

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Feb 1, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Anita D.

Mar 5, 2019

Beautiful property with sunrise views.

We loved our stay in Neil's home away from home. Jenny, the property manager a wealth of information about the place. It had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The sunrises were lovely and pelicans treated us to air shows daily and landscaping just right. Would plan another stay if we are lucky enough to return to Costa Rica.

4/10 Poor

Patrick N.

Feb 25, 2019

Below Average for the Price.

The pictures do not reflect the property as it stands today. They were obviously taken many years ago. The House is dark and requires updating. The amenities as listed were not present ie: No television or stereo system etc. In addition, the closest sandy beach is not within walking distance. The Property Manager was a pleasure to work with however the Property Owner was not.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre B.

Jan 11, 2019

Paradis d'emplacement qui fait face au soleil levant, situé dans un endroit calme et charmant

C'est pour souligner le nouvel an que nous avons loué cette magnifique demeure et nous avons été comblé. Situé face au soleil levant, la place est grande, très bien équipée, très propre. Il est a noté que la place est situé loin des grands centres et dans une ville de pêcheurs. Nous l'avons choisi justement pour décrocher des centres touristiques et refaire le plein d'énergie. Comme la plage devant la maison est parsemée de grosses roches nous nous sommes déplacés vers Montezuma pour les périodes de baignades. A marée basse, il est possible de marcher jusqu'a l'île de Cabuya et de visiter un cimetière typique du pays. Dans la petite ville de Cabuya on retrouve tout ce qui est nécessaire pour être autonome (exception du poste d'essence): une petite épicerie, une boulangerie, des restaurants, le parc Cabo Blanco et même une entreprise qui brasse des bières locales (qu'on peut visiter). Sur le terrain il est possible d'observer les singes hurleurs et tout plein d'oiseaux exotiques. Bref, la route est longue pour arriver a la pointe de la péninsule de Nicoya mais le détour en vaut la peine! Nous sommes restés 5 nuits et en aurions pris quelques'unes de plus.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

Jan 1, 2019

Perfect

The place was perfect for our family trip. Close enough to surf but remote enough to enjoy quiet nature when we wanted it.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephen A.

Apr 2, 2018

Perfect Getaway

This rental was exactly what we were seeking - an on the beach getaway with all the creature comforts of home. The beds were large enough to sleep the whole family, and the checkin-and management was very easy. The photographs in this listing don't do the place justice - it truly is a spectacular area. Seeking to get to the beach and relax for a a while? Look no further. We even missed one night because of snow leaving home, and the owner offered to refund the night we weren't able to utilize. We'll be back for sure. THanks

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

Feb 28, 2018

Wonderful location, wonderfully relaxing

This was perfect for two couples looking for a quiet retreat away from any tourist hubbub. It's close enough for a quick trip to Montezuma, but the small grocery stores and restaurants in Cabuya are quite adequate. It has everything you need to prepare and enjoy meals and the fans and AC were great for cooling things down in the afternoon. The chairs under the shade tree overlooking the beach were perfectly situated and in constant use. Swimming is good at high tide, and on the right day (when the water isn't cloudy) the snorkeling off Cemetery Island is probably good.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

H Lynn T.

Jan 2, 2018

Nice house with a lovely garden that extends right up to the ocean. Lots of wildlife to see and hear

Overall, we found the property as advertised: a great place to relax off-of-the beaten path. The house was comfortable for the three of us and probably would be for two couples. Sleeping 6 would require using the sleeper sofa which we did not check out. The house was clean and neat with one bath upstairs and one downstairs. The A/C worked very well as did the WiFi. We used the washer and dryer but you can also line dry clothes if you have the time. The kitchen had everything that we needed but there was no gas grill (contrary to the listing) which changed our cooking plan. Not a great loss as there are some great places to eat in Montezuma for dinner--we just didn't cook dinner at the house as we had originally planned to. The location of the house is right on the beach with the Isle de Cemeterio in view. The beach is rocky but very peaceful. We spent at least 50% of our time sitting in chairs or hammocks reading and enjoying the downtime. We saw (and heard) numerous howler monkeys as well as a troop of white-faced monkeys during our stay. Lizards and birds are very prevalent in the beautiful green space around the house. We thought that the green space really set the Haciendo Relaxo apart as the green area created both a canopy of shade for us as well as a place for wildlife. The ground level flowers and plants were also very nice with the former attracting hummingbirds. We had no problem finding groceries in Cabuya which saved us from driving to Montezuma for necessities. Also, the check-in process was simple in that we just dropped by the El Coyote Cafe and met with Jenny and she got us into the house (after we ate a really nice pizza that she made in her kitchen!). Checking out was easy, Jenny accommodated our schedule and came by to pick up the keys when we were ready to leave. We would definitely stay at Haciendo Relaxo again.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

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