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Take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and a playground at Beautiful Oceanfront Villa in Playa Zancudo. With amenities like a beachfront location and sun loungers, this villa is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

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About this property

Beautiful Oceanfront Villa in Playa Zancudo

  • Casa Mango, Beautiful Oceanfront Villa

    Welcome to our private villa on Playa Zancudo

    This special property and area has something for everyone.

    While listening to the howler monkeys or parrots in the morning or being lulled to sleep by the sound of the crashing waves, you’ll truly appreciate everything this property has to offer.

    Endless walks await you on the six mile long black sand beach just steps away, or if your preference is fishing we have access to boats or a world class fishing lodge just down the beach.

    If it is surfing, you can surf right in front of the villa or the world famous breaks at Pavones and Pilon are a short drive. If surfing is not for you, just relax in the pool or go Boogie boarding, stand-up paddle boarding, Zip lining, snorkeling, kayaking, Bird watching or horseback riding , it’s all available here or nearby!

    Picture yourself sitting on one of the the spacious patio’s, in the pool or under the palapa as you gaze over the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Tropical birds, monkeys, butterflies and flocks of pelicans gliding over the waves and the occasional pairs of Scarlet Macaws will entertain you as you enjoy your morning coffee or sunset cocktail.

    Great local restaurants are close by or cook your own gourmet meal in the full kitchen.
    Make a fire at the beach and watch the stars after dinner.

    You can do everything or nothing at all.
    This will be a vacation you will never want to end.

    Please review www.visitzancudo.com for additional info regarding restaurants and activities and other places to stay or things to do in the area.

    Please be aware, Playa Zancudo is located in a remote area of South West Costa Rica, it is roughly a seven hour drive from San Jose or a 45 minute flight on Sansa Airlines or another domestic airline to the town of Golfito.

    Rental cars are available in Golfito and the drive to Zancudo from there is @ 45 minutes.

    Pura Vida!!
    Karen and Stephen

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car available
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking only allowed outside

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Composting
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Smoking is permitted outside the house on the deck, terrace or in the yard, just not inside.

Pets

Pets allowed
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking only allowed outside

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 indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located in Pavón, this villa is in a rural area and on the beach. Golfo Dulce and Playa Pavón reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Precious Turtles of Osa and Casa Orquideas Botanical Garden. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours. Visit our Pavón travel guide
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Playa Zancudo, Puntarenas Province

What's nearby

  • A group of dolphins swimming in clear blue water.
    Golfo Dulce
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Playa Pavón
    8 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Playa Zancudo
    12 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Rio Coto Mangroves
    15 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Pavones Beach
    50 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Golfito (GLF)
    106 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Gamefisher Restaurant
    10 min drive
  • El Coquito
    9 min drive
  • El Canto del Tucan
    71 min drive
  • La Choza De Gaby
    18 min drive
  • Restaurante Cabinas Jafeth
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Oceanfront Villa in Playa Zancudo have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beautiful Oceanfront Villa in Playa Zancudo pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Oceanfront Villa in Playa Zancudo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Oceanfront Villa in Playa Zancudo?

Check-out is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Beautiful Oceanfront Villa in Playa Zancudo located?

Nestled on the beach, this Pavón villa is within 3 mi (5 km) of Golfo Dulce, Playa Pavón, and Playa Zancudo. Pavones Beach is 9.3 mi (14.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Beautiful Oceanfront Villa in Playa Zancudo Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice large property on a beautiful piece of land. Very easy check in and the easiest check out process out there. The house was clean and aired out, no musty smells! Kitchen very well equipped, beds were comfortable and spaces were large and airy. We loved the pool. It was the BEST part of the stay! I'd stay here again hands down.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful slice of paradise

This was mine and my husband second time staying here, we loved it just as much as the first! The location and house are absolutely beautiful with the perfect amount of privacy. Stephen is excellent with timely communication which was beyond helpful! We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Second Visit

This was our 2nd visit to Casa Mango and once again, lived up to all our expectations . Special thanks to the lovely family (Maria, Alex, Kendall Snaider) who took wonderful care of the property, the pool, was always available should the need arise and, most importantly, for their friendship. We highly recommend Casa Mango in Zancudo. .
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Tranquillo

Casa Mango is both a lovely property and a beautiful house. The house is extremely well equipped and has a very nicely appointed kitchen w 6 burner gas range, quality pots and pans and service for 8 with a gorgeous dining room table. The bedrooms are very comfortable and the mattresses were comfortable. The pool is spotless but could use a few more chairs and maybe a shade umbrella. The outdoor seating areas are first class.All in all a great place to stay.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place in Zancudo.

Nice place with a great pool and excellent beach access. Alex the caretaker is great and speaks pretty good English. I’m working on my Spanish so it was good practice for me. It was very hot when we were there, even the locals said it was extra hot. A/C would have been nice but we learned to live without it. All in all a great place and would recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Casa Mango

This is a beautiful property right on the bay with an excellent pool. You can walk the beach for miles in both directions and hardly see a soul. The kitchen is well supplied which helps when staying long term (we stayed a month). Alex, the property manager, is always available and obviously takes pride in his work. I would give the place a full 5 stars if it had AC- at least in the bedrooms.
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 2nd time at Casa Mango. We love it and we will return!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing beach, large beach front yard, super private and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the pool and access to the ocean. The view from the upper balcony is amazing! Beds are comfortable. There is a nice array of kitchen utensils and cookware. Karen and Stephen are easy to communicate with. Checking in and out is a breeze and the house is lovely.
Sunset on Playa Zancudo, Costa Rica
Entering the property from the road on the circular driveway
View of the house coming back from the beach
The beach that goes forever, Playa Zancudo
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pura Vida!

We had a stunning stay at Playa Zancudo and look very forward to returning in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best on the beach in zancudo

I love this property We come regularly to Zancudo only knock is it gets booked during the days I want to come to town ,lol.A great place checkin is super easy . I consider Mango house my home away from home
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Second visit and still amazing

The house was fabulous as always and staff even better! Alex and Marie were fantastic and extremely helpful. Our home away from home. Thank you Stephen!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Zancudo excellent place to visit for real experience

Property was great right on beach w fresh pool. Would highly recommend. Zancudo was perfect for us remote but w plenty of hidden bars and restaurants but the combination of few people, many monkeys, sloth and fish maybe cannot be beat
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

My family had a wonderful time! Everything was perfect. We will be back again. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great family getaway

We (family w ages from 70 to 4) spent a week in Casa Mango. Far away from crowded beaches, Casa Mango is only a few steps from the beach (a completely empty beach just for you); or even less steps if you want to jump in the pool. If you want to relax, rest, unplug… this is the place. Stephen and Alex were very friendly and answered all questions before and during our trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Piece of paradise

Thank you Stephen and Alex! We had a wonderful time. The house was clean and fully stocked, the pool was used all day everyday and beach and view were amazing! So nice to get away and relax for a week. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 stars across the board

Our 7th visit to Zancudo, 1st time staying at Casa Mango. Though just the 2 of us, it's 3 bedrooms could comfortably accommodate many more. We especially appreciated the in ground pool & the beach front palapa. Kevin, the property manager, lives 2 lots over & was helpful and very friendly (ask him about horse back riding on the beach). Stephen, the owner, answered our few emails in a prompt & friendly manner. Would definitely stay at Casa Mango again. Christine & Marty Toronto, Canada
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location was beautiful

Steps to a secluded beach. Please note there is no a/c. It is not needed as long as you have a fan to move the air. The one and only thing for me was the mattresses. Hard Hard Hard If this is what you are used to, perfect. I had to steal the cushions from the couch to be able to sleep comfortably. Communication was fast and easy and we so enjoyed our stay. Please note this is a remote location.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Casa Mango a sweet slice of paradise

Everything was great—plenty of room for the three of us, close to good surf, perfect for viewing as well as hearing the ocean, and communication with pool guy—very respectful—and Cuidadores was good. The only downside were the stinging ants that flooded the kitchen. We were all stung and it was unpleasant. We alerted one of the cuidadors the day we checked out and he was going to take care of it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach paradise

Cool casa, perfect pool and beautiful beach only saw 5 other people for the 5 days. Alex the care taker was fantastic! The beds were pretty dated and bathroom faucets need some help and no AC. Those are the only cons. Only four floor fans are provided, should be two more for kitchen and top floor office, we just moved them around. Plenty of towels and extra Lenin's great little washing machine. Perfectly stocked kitchen, even has a wireless speaker! Make sure you stock up on groceries in Rio Claro, the only super market after that is in Pavones and it's not as stocked and a good 40min drive. The refrigerator is good size. I hope I can stay there again it was pure vida. Thanks Steven and Alex, God Bless Beware of the potholes on the road after the first big bridge crossing and don't let Google maps make you turn at the rodeo arena just stay on the main road.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house, property, and beach town.

We booked a 10 day stay with Stephen that couldn’t of been any better. Noah, the property manager, took us on a rain forest hike, and give us a private tour on his boat through the river. We saw alligators, a bunch of different types of monkeys, and my wife’s most favorite, sloths! Alex, the resident Handyman and Pool technician, make sure that we were equipped with boogie boards, and anything else that we needed during our stat. When we first arrived we had some Wi-Fi issues, and Alex came over and immediately solved the problem. Because rental cars were so hard to find, alex also helped give us rides to wherever we need to go, including Golfito and San Jose. He is super friendly and is beginning to speak pretty good English. * we speak no Spanish Stephen, the property owner, couldn’t of been more accommodating and responsive. Any issues he had or we had, he was able to quickly solve for and ensured that we were happy and everything was working right. The grocery store in the area worked out great and everyone was really friendly. The local restaurants, again, everyone was very friendly and had great food. I highly recommend staying at this property if you have a chance. When we booked it, we got the entire house a beautiful pool, a huge yard, and the beach all to ourselves. We couldn’t asked for more!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Perfect Place

I’m not sure where to start, Casa Mango is perfect. The check in was easy, the beds comfy, and the pool a great oasis. The short walk to the beach out the back door made boogie boarding and sunset watching a dream come true. The house is rocked with a full kitchen and towels and bedding to spare. The house had things you don’t think of till you realize how great they are, it has a Bluetooth sandbar for mellow tunes at the pool, or cooking in the well stocked kitchen. The kitchen has a garbage with a tight lid to minimize fruit flies and garbage bugs. The rooms all have numerous plug ins. The balcony is amazing for relaxing on and drinking a coffee to get your day going. Before you go, stop in a big town and stock up, the supermarkets in town, although they have everything you need are on the pricey side, and getting there is a long (1.5-2hr) bumpy road, not just a quick trip to a city to grab more stuff. We visited a few restaurants, Pana at the very end of the spit does a great whole fried fish dinner. A few doors down from the first supermarket in town on the right is a small sign for Lali, stop in in the morning and tell her you want to come back for dinner, she has a good menu and will make you a great meal. Sol y Mar, made a good lunch and reasonable prices. I’d say avoid El Coquito restaurant, this was probably the worst meal I’ve had in a long time, they made hard tacos, with squeezy cheese on them, and the smoothies were tasteless and everything was way overpriced. All in all playa Zancudo was an amazing place and Casa Mango was well worth the visit. Find out when Emilo comes and put out the sign to get fruit deliveries on Monday and Friday mornings.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excelente hospedaje, demasiado tranquilo y muy limpio, bien equipada con todo lo necesario para la estadía. Un lugar al que volvería con gusto.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly what we were looking for

Our family really enjoyed our time in PZ. This property was well apportioned and in the ideal location for our needs. There's a little market down the road and a few restaurants if you get tired of cooking. The pool was private and a great alternative to the completely deserted beach. We all will fondly remember our time there and hope to be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022