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The gorgeous little oceanfront Apartment for 3 people on Playa Coyote!

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Enjoy a serene beach scene with palm trees and ocean views.
Kitchen features a gas stove, sink, and countertop with a toaster, dish rack, and bowl.
Step into a warm and inviting space with a welcoming entrance featuring a beautiful potted plant and a bright interior.
Escape to a secluded tropical haven surrounded by lush palm trees and a charming rustic retreat.
Relax in comfort with two Adirondack chairs and a nearby table, perfect for a casual outdoor setting.

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3431 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The gorgeous little oceanfront Apartment for 3 people on Playa Coyote!

Welcome to Down by the Sea!
The location makes the difference of this small, charming 2 bedroom apartment, which is just a few steps from the pristine "Costa de Oro" beach on Playa Coyote. Our tropical garden leads you directly onto the beach and into the Pacific Ocean. Sunbathing, swimming, surfing, going for a walk or just chilling in the hammock under the palm trees? Oh yes! Here you are exactly on the right place. Apartment, g
Garden and the Beach, Paradise is here at
Down by the Sea!!!
The apartment is on the ground floor of our private house, so we are always happy to provide you with information and tips.
Staying at Down by the Sea is particularly suitable for those who want to make a round trip through Costa Rica and treat themselves to a little break on the beach from the often bumpy and dusty roads.
Not to forget, once you've been with us, you'll never want to leave and will definitely come back to Down by the Sea soon.
We look forward to welcoming you soon to our little, secret paradise!

Property manager

Johannes Bakker

Languages

Dutch, English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Rauchen nur draußen wenn niemand gestört wird

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 431 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Gut erzogene Fellnasen sind bei uns erlaubt

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Strand Spielzeug steht zur Verfügung

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Familievenlige Værelser med Egen Indgang Direkte på Stranden
To Familievenlige Værelser med Egen Indgang Direkte på Stranden

About the neighborhood

Map
Playa Coyote, Guanacaste/ Nandajure

What's nearby

  • Coyote Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • San Miguel Beach - 15 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Playa Bejuco - 20 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Manzanillo Beach - 55 min drive - 20.5 miles
  • Samara Beach - 55 min drive - 27.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rio's Restaurante - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Salon La Perla India, Bajos de Ario - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Rancho Loma Clara - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪LocosCocos - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bar Culoconculo - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The gorgeous little oceanfront Apartment for 3 people on Playa Coyote! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The gorgeous little oceanfront Apartment for 3 people on Playa Coyote!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The gorgeous little oceanfront Apartment for 3 people on Playa Coyote!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The gorgeous little oceanfront Apartment for 3 people on Playa Coyote! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bejuco apartment building is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Coyote Beach and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Mike's Jungle Butterfly Farm. San Miguel Beach and Jungle Butterfly Farm are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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The gorgeous little oceanfront Apartment for 3 people on Playa Coyote! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Paradise!

We had a wonderful stay here! Very comfortable and well-equipped rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

joni D.

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

Pura vida!

We couldn’t be happier with our stay at Down By the Sea with Heike and Hans as our welcoming hosts. The location is picturesque and is the perfect secluded beachfront hideaway where you can unplug. Very clean and we had everything we needed. We are already hoping to return soon.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Wonderful beach apartment

This beach spot is a little slice of heaven! Definitely recommend 4wd and some perseverance to reach the spot, but this is an incredible and relatively isolated beach spot. Hans and heike live upstairs of the apartment and were very friendly, helpful and accommodating. It’s a cute and simple little apartment with everything you need for a peaceful beach getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Stunning Beach Hideaway!

Hans and Hika Bakker are expats and gregarious, multilingual hosts. The bed and bath suite on the first floor of their home was small but very clean and tastefully decorated. The sliding door opened to a nice sitting area with chairs and a hammock. The walk to the beach through a palm grove was less than a hundred yards. The beach itself is incredible, several miles of fine sand, gentle slope, steady surf and good shell collection opportunities. Hika operates Cafe Senna in San Francisco, just up the road which is open for breakfast and lunch six days a week. The El Barco Restaurante & Bar is two miles down the road, also right on the beach, is a great spot for drinks and dinner. While the area is a bit remote, we will likely return for a longer stay, to enjoy the conviviality, the quiet and the susurrus of the surf.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Judith M.

Heaven Down by the Sea

A wonderful idyllic beach setting run by charming people we can’t wait to visit again. From miles of deserted gentle beach to freshly cut coconuts everything a beach lover could wish for . Sitting on the beach reading while the waves lapped around my feet . Amazing colours, and wildlife, shellfish, birds of prey - it’s sll there in abundance. Beautifully decorated guest rooms, some with direct beach access. It is remote and all the better got it. Don’t wait to visit if you adore true unspoilt beaches.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Rebecca E.

A slice of paradise Tico style

The apartment is more spacious than the pictures give it credit. The location was everything we wanted. We basically had the whole of playa coyote to ourselves! The beach was amazing in every way e.g. animals, sunsets, shells, water, privacy. The apartment was clean, there were many beach toys and games available. The beds were very comfortable. There was ample post beach showering and rinsing off facilities. Heike and Hans were available most of the time if required and gave us lots of privacy. It felt very safe there. The sugar and coffee could have been topped up by the maid. Also, the beach towels could have been changed. A small hob could be considered but there was a toaster, small fridge, coffee perculator and all the cutlery, plates etc you need. check in and out details were a little confusing but you can always contact cafe Santos if confused. There is also a slightly more expensive studio flat next door if you are thinking of staying with friends/family.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bart J.

Relax, don't worry - be happy

It's been one year already since my wife and I spent a few weeks away from our winter at this place. The view from the bed is picture postcard perfect: fifty yards of lawn, bordered by lush tropical plants and trees. Beyond that: a band of palm trees, a beach with golden sand and, in all its blue glory, the Pacific Ocean. The apartment is comfortable, has excellent beds and a roomy bathroom. As we spent most of our time outside (of course), our own private terrace was mostly used in the morning, when the sun was still behind the house. The terrace has a very comfortable set of chair and couch - perfect for hours of reading. In the afternoons, we moved to the beach, sat in the shadow of the palm trees (without risking our lives: the owners regularly have all coconuts chopped off) and regularly cooled off in the ocean, floating in the lazy surf. We didn't miss a kitchen: we could make coffee or tea in the apartment and we often drove the ten minutes to San Francisco de Coyote to have lunch in the excellent Café Santé and dinner at the open air restaurant Lomo Clara. All in all: a perfect place if you want to get away from it all (in our case: a dreary winter in Western Europe). If, however, you want night life, bars, hordes of other tourists and music that goes THUMP THUMP THUMP for half the night...... then this is not the place for you! The owners are friendly and left us alone, but were always happy to supply information about the area when asked for. Our fondest memories? Floating on our back in the ocean in the middle of the night under a full moon. And New Year's Eve, with locals and tourists eating and drinking around the bonfires on the beach. Pura Vida!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chantal d., Berlin

Unter Palmen, direkt am Strand

Wir wollten eigentlich nur 1 Nacht bleiben aber es hat uns so sehr gefallen das wir noch drei weitere Nächte geblieben sind. Auf unserem Weg nach Nosara haben wir zum Mittagessen im Café Santé in San Francisco de Coyote angehalten. Wir hatten nicht nur tolle Sandwiches sondern auch eine so nette Unterhaltung mit der Inhaberin Heike, dass wir total die Zeit vergessen haben. Das war unser Glück den so sind wir auf Down by the Sea gestoßen, das uns Heike angeboten hat. Das Studio ist mit so viel liebe zum Detail gemacht, die Farbgestaltung der Zimmer, die Deko aus Strandgut, so was von geschschmackvoll. Toll toll toll. Das Studio hat einen kleinen Kühlschrank und eine Kaffeemaschine so konnten wir uns unser Frühstück selber bereiten. Eine tolle Erfahrung für uns war natürlich, das wir direkt am Strand waren. Somit konnten wir gleich nach dem Aufstehen, einen Kaffee kochen und mit diesem zum Strand spazieren, wo wirklich keine Menschenseele zu sehen war. Herrlich. Den Tag haben wir unter dem Sonnenschirm auf bequemen Sonnenliegen am Strand verbracht. Zwischendurch rein etwas kühles Obst und Wasser geholt und dann einfach nur relaxed auf den Liegen das Meer genossen. Ab 17 Uhr haben wir uns unser kaltes Bier geschnappt und uns den farbenprächtigen Sonnenuntergang angeschaut. Einfach Klasse! Ne, das hat Klasse. Am Tag unserer Abreise (Samstag da hat das Cafe geschlossen), hat Heike uns zur Stärkung für unsere Weiterfahrt sogar noch jedem von uns einen richtig leckeren Cappuccino gemacht. Down by the Sea ist wirklich ein Geheimtip den wir absolut empehlen können und gerade denen ans Herz legen können, die Abstand von den lauten und überfüllten Touristenzentren suchen. Wir kommen wieder und bedanken uns ganz herzlich für die tolle Gastfreundschaft. Danke und auf bald, Pura Vida