Casa Dame
A two-bedroom house with a saltwater pool in Esterillos Oeste, a five-minute walk to the beach.
Esterillos Oeste · Puntarenas · Costa Rica
A two-bedroom house with a saltwater pool in Esterillos Oeste, a five-minute walk to the beach.
Casa Dame sits in the quiet beach town of Esterillos Oeste. Walk five minutes to the sand and La Sirena, the mermaid statue on the rocks, then come home to a saltwater pool under the palms.
Downstairs is open and easy: a fully stocked kitchen with a gas range and breakfast bar, a living room with a smart TV, and a covered porch with a gas grill that looks onto the pool and lawn. Upstairs are two bedrooms, one with a king bed and one with a queen, opening onto balconies over the treetops. The second bedroom doubles as an office with two remote workstations set up and ready to use. The beds sleep four, and two air mattresses make room for up to six. Every room has air conditioning, there's a free washer and dryer, and the Wi‑Fi is very fast. The pool is shared with one small guest house on the property. In the evening the string lights come on over the carport and the pool glows turquoise. The property is gated, and a neighborhood security guard is on duty overnight.
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Short clips from the porch, the bedrooms and the upstairs balcony.
The upstairs office has two full workstations with monitors, ergonomic chairs and air conditioning. When you're off the clock, the wall bed folds down and it becomes the second bedroom.
An often uncrowded beach with several surf breaks, for longboarders and shortboarders alike. Tide pools around La Sirena at low tide. Horses on the sand and monkeys in the trees.
Esterillos Oeste is quieter than its neighbor Jacó, but close enough for restaurants, surf schools and nightlife when you want them. Mornings start with surf or a walk to the mermaid, and the sun goes down over the water most evenings.
| La Sirena & the beachOn foot | 5 min |
| JacóRestaurants, surf, shopping | 20 min |
| Manuel Antonio National ParkBeaches and wildlife | 1 hr |
| San José airport (SJO)Most international flights | 2 hr |
| Liberia airport (LIR)Guanacaste | 4 hr |
Some of our favorites, from the beach at the bottom of the hill to day trips down the coast.
Esterillos Oeste is a surfer's beach. The breaks are to the left past Hotel La Sirena. Swimmers can play and body surf in the first wave break, but take care: some areas have rip currents and big waves.
Volcanic rock pools form at mid and low tide, right at the bottom of our hill and to the right. Float in them, or bring a mask and snorkel and explore.
The famous mermaid statue sits in the water in front of Hotel La Sirena. You can walk out to her at mid and low tide; wear shoes.
A national reserve about 3 km along the beach to the right, with tide pools on the way and monkeys in the trees. Go on a low or outgoing tide and bring water, hats and sunscreen.
Very close, fun, safe and easy. Good value, and you can book online yourself.
chicletzipline.comA locally owned butterfly farm a short drive away.
Open in Google MapsHorseback riding, ATV tours, rappelling and more, a very short drive from the house.
oceanranchpark.comTen activities in one: zip line, rappelling, Tarzan swing and more. Pure adrenaline.
amigosdelrio.netTrails, swinging bridges, a river and a small waterfall with a swimming spot. Some steep sections, so wear proper shoes.
rainmakercostarica.comHike up to the ruins of an old hotel for a huge view over the coast. Free to hike; parking is about $5.
Trail detailsA lively beach town 20 minutes north with restaurants, nightlife, shops, banks, large grocery stores and a movie theater.
Beaches and wildlife. Daily entries are limited, so buy tickets at least two weeks ahead, more in high season. A guide will help you spot the animals.
Park info and ticketsA hidden-gem waterfall off the beaten track, with a very short hike in.
Facebook pageOne of the most spectacular waterfalls in Costa Rica. The hike is 6 km each way, or go by horseback or pickup truck.
nauyacawaterfallscostarica.comA natural rock slide into a jungle pool, further down the coast.
Ask us when you inquire, or any time during your stay, and we'll put you in touch.
Please leave the shells on the beach. Taking them is illegal in Costa Rica, and the creatures here need them.
Tell us when you'd like to come and who's coming. We'll reply to confirm your dates.
All-in pricing. Cleaning and all costs are included, with no extra fees.
We reply within 24 hours. Usually sooner.
Minimum stay: 3 nights, 5 nights over the holidays.
High season runs December to April. Book early for holidays.