Villas in Santa Elena

"Our First Costa Rican Adventure at Villa Madera This was our inaugural trip to Costa Rica, and Villa Madera exceeded all expectations! (Although part of me wants to keep this hidden gem a secret). Even before arriving, the owner went above and beyond by personally emailing us and connecting us with our dedicated staff leader, Brian. Weeks prior to our stay, Brian provided invaluable information about the area and arranged private excursions tailored to our interests. He patiently answered our...

"The villa is a beautiful, well kept home just off the beach of a very pleasant cove. It is in a secure and semi-private complex around the cove (by law the beach is open to the public, but this was not a major issue) which is extremely well maintained with gracious and friendly staff. Included is an excellent restaurant open all day which overlooks the great swimming pools and the cove. The villa itself is well laid out; has a generous and totally equipped kitchen, nice dining and living room...

"Villa was very clean and well appointed. Recently upgraded. Roomy and tropical. Beach restaurant on site was better than any in Playas del Coco. Restaurant staff very friendly, professional. Costa Rican people are beautiful and friendly and were the highlight of my trip."

"Villa Serena is by far the best VRBO that we have ever rented. Everything was first class and the house is very well taken care of. Francisco and team (Vicky & Willfredo) were completely awesome. We got the breakfast every morning and the food was fantastic. A great way to start every day! We also had a Chef come in and prepare dinner a couple of the nights and both Chefs (Paulo & Johan) were fantastic. We didn't watch a lot of tv which was good because the internet doesnt work great on the...

"This property rates more than a 5 star. We were a family of 12, 6 adults, 6 children and the house was perfect for this size group. The pictures really do not do it justice, it is such a beautiful home and is fully stocked with everything one needs. The pool was amazing! The location is as it states - easily walkable to the beautiful Playa Ocotal and the great Father Roosters restaurant. We found Ocotal Beach to be the best snorkeling beach in the area. Ilse the property manager was wonderful,...

"Great place with comfortable beds, amenities, and a great view."

"The villa we stayed in was very cute, and was in a great location. It was awesome to have shuttles available to take you around the resort, to the beach, etc. This villa was just a short walk to the pool and restaurant on the resort. It was clean, and the check-in process was easy. Would recommend staying here! We had a group of 5 and it was just the right size."

"The staff were friendly and helpful "

"Property is well kept & has great windows & upper patio deck views of Playas del Coco. Chantel was reachable via WhatsApp & via phone after we added the country code +506 to the numbers provided. We tried working with concierge service to book some things like taxi & sailing. The service was not responsive/ reachable on Sunday. We were able to reach by phone & through WhatsApp on Monday but language barrier presented from both sides & responsiveness was delayed. We figured out options ourselves...

"The place had amazing views. The staff was very nice. The number of bedrooms/ bathrooms was very misleading. I would not recommend that an adult sleep on a pull out couch."

"Proximity to playa Ocotal was amazing. We loved this private and beautiful beach. Pool at the complex and access to beach club and coco bay estates were amazing."

"Everything about this property was perfect! The staff was exceptional!"

"This was such a beautiful property! Definitely worth it the views were amazing! The pool on the balcony was a bonus to have. "

"What a lovely vacation at Villa Toucan. Jackie and Cesar were very friendly and accommodating. The air conditioner broke and was replaced the same day. The owner of the property was also very prompt to respond to our inquiries. We used local taxis to get to Coco Beach for grocers and some meals. Walking is virtually impossible given the hills and heat. The location is extremely peaceful and we enjoyed sitting outside to bird watch. The beach truly was the highlight for us. We did some...

"Great day! Home was well stocked! Bathroom updated! Super thoughtful welcome basket with treats. Property manager was extremely helpful at answering questions and offering suggestions. Super easy to get to shared pools and short walk or trolley to the beach. Highly recommend!"

"The owner is very nice and communicates quickly. We had a family of 6, w/ a 2yr old. Check in was easy & upon arrival, we were happy with what we saw. I'm easy going & find the treasure in things. If you're pretentious, maybe stay at a Ritz. You have to remember where you are. Life is simple & you are visiting amongst wildlife. Racoons, skunks, squirrels, and rats like to party all night. If you sleep lightly, bring earplugs. We had all the amenities we needed to enjoy ourselves. The Villa was...

"Rating: 3.5/5 I recently stayed at this property, and overall, it was a decent experience. The place was very spacious, making it ideal for large group travel. Privacy was a definite plus, and having access to the kitchen was convenient. However, there were a couple of drawbacks. The TV provided had speaker issues, which was inconvenient, especially when traveling with a teenager who enjoys watching television during downtime. Thankfully, Karen, the onsite staff, was incredibly helpful and...

"Nice Villa, close to pool, has everything you need for a great vacation. We wore shoes in the villa as the floors were dirty. Complex is very hilly and this villa sits up higher away from the beach with Great sunset views! There are shuttles to take you to the beach area. We did have visits from local cats, raccoons and a baby skunk."

"We do family reunions in Costa Rica for 16 family members and this has been the best place so Far and the one we would certainly consider To return. From the moment I booked, David was very committed to answer our concerns. We have a special needs child and he did all he could to make sure we were properly attended on what was needed. He promptly answered our requests and suggested places to go that were wonderful. The house is simply amazing! With a large and functional kitchen, a pool and...

"Excelente todo la vdd! Súper cómodo y bonito"

"This is a small hotel located in the most convenient location to both exploring, the beach is just a mere block away and dining is super close. Great people to work with. "

"Beside the bugs everything else was great ! We will definitely come back again. The best part was the private beach and the reef with the exotic fish (left side of beach) "

"The CoCo Breeze was great! Grocery nearby. Easy communication with staff. Cleaning service was ok. Beach club was also very nice. Would definitely recommend. "