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Pool
On the beach
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Steps to Playa Negra, Location, Location, Locations!

Welcome to Playa Negra Vacation Rentals, Jarrod and Meaghan, where we do our best to ensure a wonderful stay in Playa Negra.
**Casa Fuego now has new kitchen, bathrooms and fully air conditioned.

** Rate shown is the base rate. Price will increase for groups of 5 or larger.

Casa Fuego sits on the best location in Playa Negra. Gazing over the beautiful infinity edge pool to the breaking waves at Playa Negra you will realize how good life is. The beach is located just beyond your gate so a day at the beach is just a few steps away. After a long day of relaxing, amazing sunsets will welcome you here every evening and will make your stay at Casa Fuego something you will never forget.

WHY PLAYA NEGRA? You're probably looking at multiple locations in Costa Rica. If a selection of uncrowded beaches, wild-life, a laid-back atmosphere, no high rise buildings, no franchises, multiple surfing breaks and tranquility are on your vacation agenda. Then the beach town of Playa Negra is a great place to kick back and enjoy your much needed time off. In Playa Negra you can capture the way Costa Rica used to be. If you want to visit a tourist town, it’s only half an hour drive to Tamarindo for shopping, Subway, the US style grocery store the 'AutoMercado' and shop after shop of souvenirs.

HOME INTERIOR LAYOUT: It is very important to point out that Casa Fuego does not have any handrails on the 2nd story and there are many drop offs around the pool and patio area. We like to let parents of young children know this. We have lot's of parents who bring young kids but it's a personal choice and you have to make sure to keep an eye on the kiddos. There are sliding doors to keep the children from accessing the porches and pool and patio area. The two story house features three bedrooms and one bath on the first floor. Two of the bedrooms open out on to the spacious first floor deck and pool area. All three main house bedrooms have air conditioning.
On the second floor a large living area with a wall of sliding glass doors offers you incredible ocean views. The sliding doors lead out to the second floor deck complete with a seating area and hammock to help you enjoy Casa Fuego’s million dollar view. Living area also includes a kitchen, with breakfast bar, large dining room table, TV/VCR and second bath. The 2nd floor has air-conditioning.
This house can accommodate more guests with an amazing separate second floor fully furnished efficiency apartment with kitchen and large bath. The apartment is air conditioned. This area also has an extra large, covered deck with amazing ocean views, a perfect place to enjoy the sunsets.
** This home also has WIFI, and telephone to keep you connected.

OUTSIDE: A large first floor covered deck with a table and chairs is the perfect setting for lunch and dinner. A beautiful infinity edge pool and deck with lounges complete this amazing outdoor living area. The second story deck affords amazing ocean views. Lush landscaping and an outdoor shower add to the tropical feel of this Costa Rica beach house.

HELP IS JUST AN EMAIL OR PHONE CALL AWAY: This home is managed by Jarrod and Meaghan with Playa Negra Vacation Rentals, we manage 15 other properties in the area. If you would like to see other reviews of homes we manage check out the following VRBO listings: 186735, 263153, 240492, 261053. We are a phone call or email away to answer any questions, home questions, book tours, help with directions, but most importantly to help you make this a memorable and relaxing vacation.

WHAT WE OFFER: Let us help you plan and enjoy your time in Playa Negra through tours, day trips, fishing trips, rental car assistance, airport shuttles, and in house services. We will be there from beginning to end to help you with your vacation, please let us know what you need and we will gladly help you.

BEACHES: Enjoy a small beach directly in front of the house, this beach is mainly rock with many tide pools to explore. Through the gated ocean-front community, stroll 5 minutes on palm and hibiscus lined roads to the Playa Negra Reef Break, Sandy White Swimming Beach and Open-Air Restaurant and bar. It is a short 5 Minute Drive to Playa Avellanas North (white sand, reef/ sand surfing, restaurant), and 15 minutes drive to Playa Junquillal South (black sand, beach break surfing). We will be glad to point you to other beach options in the area.

LOCATION: This home is just under 2 hours from the Liberia Airport and 4 hours to the San Jose Airport. It is just 20 minutes to a great Zip-Line tour, or take a sunset horse-back tours leaving directly from Casa Fuego. 50 minutes away from a covered river boat ride full of wildlife. 20 Minutes to Hacienda Pinella Beach Club and Spa, 35 minutes to Tamarindo for shopping, under 3 hours to Rincon De La Viejo Park (canopy tour, river tubing, waterfalls, horse back rides & hot spring mud baths).
Or just let us set up an in home massage and a private cook to take all your worries away.

LOCAL DINING: Playa Negra has 8+ great restaurants in town, including Peruvian fusion at Cafe Playa Negra, Beach-front seafood on the wood grill at Hotel Playa Negra, amazing sandwiches and baked goods at Cafe La Ventana, Excellent fish tacos at Jalapenos, tropical dishes at Pura Vida Pizzeria, yummy traditional fare at Bar Latina, wood burning oven pizza at Kontiki, and even an amazing 5 star chef with a large wine cellar at Villa Deevena.

Property manager

Jarrod Guidry and Meaghan Foley

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: There are no handrails and drop offs, parents ask!

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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

Playa Negra's Favorite House Best Views Location Playa Negra
Playa Negra's Favorite House Best Views Location
Playa Negra's Favorite Best Views Location Playa Negra
Playa Negra's Favorite Best Views Location
Playa Negra's Favorite House Best Views Location Playa Negra
Playa Negra's Favorite House Best Views Location
Playa Negra's Favorite Best Views Location Playa Negra
Playa Negra's Favorite House Best Views Location Playa Negra
Playa Negra's Favorite House Best Views Location
Playa Negra's Favorite Best Views Location Playa Negra
Playa Negra's Favorite Best Views Location
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About the neighborhood

Map
Guanacaste, Playa Negra

What's nearby

  • Playa Negra - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Blanca Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Avellanas Beach - 10 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 24 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 43 min drive - 23.7 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sabanero Steak House - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Lola's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Azul Pool Bar & Grill - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Il Rustico - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Esquina - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to Playa Negra, Location, Location, Locations! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps to Playa Negra, Location, Location, Locations!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to Playa Negra, Location, Location, Locations!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps to Playa Negra, Location, Location, Locations! located?

Situated on the beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Playa Negra and Callejones Beach. Blanca Beach and Playa Pargos are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Steps to Playa Negra, Location, Location, Locations! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise in Costa Rica
The View was Great. The infinity pool was exquisite. The house itself was just as represented or better. The hotel beach restaurant just short walk from property was a really neat amenity to enjoy. Tho the beach is more of a surf than swim spot, it was entirely possible to spend time playing in the shallows!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Week at Casa Fuego
We had an amazing time during our stay at Casa Fuego. The communication and information ahead of and during the stay were very thorough and helpful. Meaghan and Jarrod set up a chat group for us and during our stay both Meaghan and Jarrod, as well as Mike, PJ, Rafa, and the pool guy all helped us out and were available to answer questions and assist us. Thank you to all! The house, pool, views were all spectacular - better than the pics. The beach was clean with beautiful sand just outside the gate. To the south there were some really cool volcanic rock formations and cove a little way down that had some really good snorkeling – saw tons of beautiful fish, including 2 puffer fish and a colorful eel. The Hotel Playa Negra was just a 2 minute walk on the beach to get meals and drinks in their Tiki restaurant/bar overlooking the beach and the surf. Lots of fun watching the surfers – some really talented ones too. Had some great meals at local restaurants, including a very special evening at Mycelium – great story behind the owners travels worldwide and path to opening their restaurant in Playa Negra. Look up Kamu – her cookbooks are fantastic. Drove up to Tamarindo for an afternoon and had lunch. Very different vibe there – busy, lots of traffic, very touristy, beach not nearly as nice as Playa Negra. Was glad to get back to the serenity of Casa Fuego. All in all a great trip – would rent here again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

MARCY W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place, really should be a 4.5 -- I don't give easy 5s.
The overall property is really a paradise, but there are just a few things which make it more of a 4.5 star. (I will say, I am a hard grader and I figured more people read the 4 versus 5s to get a real idea of the place.) The place really is great, updated kitchen, wonderful pool, felt nearly like a private beach. The reason I knocked it down is because the primary mattress was hard, husband was less bothered by it. And, the living room furniture was uncomfortable. Really didn't get a relaxing sit anywhere except outside on the lounge chairs -- but I can't sleep out there. We only went and looked at the second flat -- that had a kitchen that could use a little updating (but I imagine most couples would just put their kids out there and have most meals in the main eating area.) I was a little unnerved by all their warnings about locking everything up in the vault... but never felt unsafe. Property manager were great and attentive. Along with no balcony rails, their are no handrails down the interior stairs and the steps are higher than uniform height. I nearly stumbled a couple times and had to be very mindful (and I teach yoga) -- might not be the best for drunks or small kids. Finally, they need handles on the exterior of glass doors, so it's easier for people to slide the doors closed from the outside (so I don't have to nag my son to not cool the outside -- I do not think it's a deterrent for thieves) & curtains on the upstairs windows to block the hot afternoon sun just before the wonderful sunsets each and every night. A/C was great. Overall, would rent it again, just wish for more comfortable furniture.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ari N., Laguna Beach, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Epic location and great house.
Totally loved our stay at this beautiful property. Easy walk to the beach. Communication with the owners was seamless. Great for a family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas at Casa Fuego
We were so pleased with the accommodations. The house was a very livable, comfortable and really great space for our family. The location is the absolute best, that could not have been any better! Thanks for being so responsive to all of our questions and needs, we had a great time and will definitely rent it again.
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M., Redondo Beach, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible!
If you are looking for a house with amazing views, an awesome pool, incredible location with great surf in your backyard, fantastic indoor/outdoor living space, and with super helpful property managers, this is the house for you. If it's not obvious, we loved staying here.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

David L., Greenville, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa Fuego - Pros and Cons
We just returned from a two-week stay at Casa Fuego with 4 adults and 1 teenager. (Second week was 2 adults and 1 teenager). I want to compliment the property managers Jarrod and Meagan for their hospitality, helpfulness, and responsiveness during the booking process and during our stay. Having lived in Playa Negra for 12 years, they have the local experience needed to make recommendations for tours, restaurants, etc. They were never intrusive (living in a nearby neighborhood), but were always quickly available for any needs we had. They even brough extra fans for use in the non-AC living area. I will focus this review on Pros, Cons, and recommendations. Pros: Location right on the beech with incredible sunset views. If you surf, you couldn't ask for a better spot. The pool is extremely clean with good outdoor furniture. Plenty of beach towels and bath towers are provided. Local restaurants (inexpensive and luxury) are nearby. Privacy is good. Security, considering you are in a third-world country is good. Felt safe at all times in the neighborhood and on beach. Room ACs worked extremely well. Beds were comfortable and not worn. Unit was well cleaned when we arrived. Plenty of kitchenware, pots, pans, and appliances. Internet was reliable. Security guards in neighborhood at night. Good safe for valuables. Cons: Ceiling fans need to be replaced for better air flow. Screen doors to outside in living area need to be replaced. Microwave needs to be replaced. You will have some bugs (it's a humid tropical environment and expected, so not a complaint). A few others things could be touched-up or improved. No clothes dryer, so you have to line dry clothes. Washer is located in separate, dimly lit room off of garage, so not the most convenient location. No dishwasher. About 5 miles of rough dirt roads to reach house, so SUV highly recommended. Drive to grocery store is 30-40 minutes, but only about 7-8 miles. Recommendations; Download Google Map of Costa Rica prior to arrival. Cell signal availability for data throughout the country can be spotty, which can cause navigation issues when map needs to update. Be prepared for the rough roads. You won't get stuck, but the driving is slow due to ruts, pot holes, etc. DO NOT rent a sedan. You will want an SUV. Note to owner: Didn't know how much I would miss a clothes dryer. Moving washer to better location and adding dryer would be a huge upgrade. Upgrade ceiling fans. Fix screen doors.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S., Virginia, USA

Relax at a great house and incredible location
If you are looking for a comfortable, clean and spacious place to relax – look no further. You really can't beat the location of this beach front property. As soon as we arrived, our stresses melted away. Our girls immediately walked down to the beach where they explored, surfed and played in the waves all week long. Activity level? You choose. We could easily just hang out and not feel obliged to do anything because we felt so remote from the hustle and bustle of towns. But at the same time Jarrod and Meaghan were right there to suggest local eating places (they were all good!) and close-by activities like zip lining. We spent most of our time on the back deck/pool and the bedrooms were very comfortable with the quiet air-conditioning. The entire house was laid out in a way that just made everything easy. When we did venture out, Tamarindo was a nice place to explore and gave us an opportunity to shop in a grocery store more to what we are used to in the States (AutoMercado). As all the other reviews have stated, Jarrod and Meaghan were so helpful before and during our stay. If anything came up, they were quick to respond and their recommendations were all great. Thanks Jarrod and Meaghan!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D.

Excellent!
If you are looking for quiet, gorgeous views, amazing pool, place to escape, Casa Fuego is perfect! Playa Negra is remote and quiet leaving time to really relax. Casa Fuego is right on the best part of the beach. We enjoyed sunsets every night from the pool deck as well as the second floor deck which has an amazing expansive view of the ocean. We spent 90% of our time hanging out in the living space around the pool, which was by far the best pool out of all of the houses I have rented from VRBO thus far. My husband and son both surfed right outside of our house. We were able to sit on our deck and watch them surf. We also enjoyed many meals at Playa Negra Hotel which is walking distant on the beach. Thank you Jarrod and Meaghan for being so responsive to all our calls and emails. It was a pleasure to deal with you both!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018