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All-Inclusive Private Micro Resort Exclusively for you and your guests. A tropical escape where luxury meets privacy, a paradise offering you a personal haven where you can unwind and enjoy the vacation of a lifetime. Nestled amidst the beautiful mountains and lush jungles, we are one of the best luxury vacation rentals in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, offering superior customer service and featuring a beautiful deluxe master suite and seven luxury suites.
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Villa Buena Onda is nestled in the hills above playas del Coco. The villa is on a large piece of property which is beautifully landscaped and impeccably maintained. It faces the ocean, and has stunning views of Coco bay. The villa is quiet and feels secluded, but it is a short walk from the bustling beach town of Coco. The rooms were all spacious, well appointed and immaculate. The centerpiece of the villa is a gorgeous two-tiered swimming pool, complete with a waterfall and swim up bar. We enjoyed wonderful excursions each day (snorkeling, hiking a volcano, swimming beath a breathtaking water fall), but we were always excited to return to the comfort of the villa.
The dining at Villa Buena Onda is exceptional. All of the meals were served al fresco at a large dining table on the terrace above the pool. Each day began with a bountiful breakfast, which always included fresh papaya, mango, and other tropical fruits which were picked daily from the villa's orchard. In addition to standard American fare, breakfast would always include a few traditional Costa Rican choices which were introduced and explained to us by our loveable waiter, Samuel.
Lunch was unnecessary, as our days were filled with activities outside the villa. But when any of our group found themselves in the villa at mid-day, Nala would make sure they were fed warm pupusas, or guacamole prepared with avocados freshly picked from the orchard.
After our daily excursions, our whole party (17 in all) would gather for dinner. We sat together beneath the stars while an attentive staff served us extraordinary meals and excellent wine.
If you are looking for a really special getaway for a group, this is the place. I know our group is looking forward to returning to Vila Buena Onda.
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Date of stay: November 2024
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Response from Reservations Villa Buena Onda, Owner at Villa Buena Onda
Responded 29 Nov 2024
Chris, Thank you so much for sharing this amazing experience! It means the world to us and we are truly delighted to provide our guests with our unique hospitality that characterizes us. We look forward to your next visit!
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Not sure where to begin. I was invited to visit Villa Buena Onda as part business part leisure trip. Travel into Liberia was smooth and the airport is such a better experience than San Jose. After a short drive, we arrived at the property and I was immediately impressed by the well kept grounds and the curb appeal of the property. We were greeted by the staff and for the next 6 days, we enjoyed days of relaxing by the pool, venturing out for hikes and trips on the water. Each morning we sat outside and enjoyed the view of the Pacific while the staff served up a delicious breakfast of traditional and local fare. It only got better at night for dinner. The chef and the staff served amazing dinners each night. The pool and the outdoor bar area make for a relaxing day or evening. My room was spacious, decorated nicely, super clean and had views out to the ocean that you usually see only in magazines. Bottom line - this villa is the perfect getaway for a private and pampered getaway. The real secret is the incredible local staff that runs the place. Everyone was friendly and greeted us with a smile. Charlie the concierge made it all happen including a fishing trip he booked for me. I brought my catch back to the villa and the chef prepared an amazing fish dinner in true Costa Rican fashion. This gem of a place, nestled above Playa del Coco, is a rare find. Super private. I look forward to returning.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip:Pure privacy and relaxation.
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Response from Reservations Villa Buena Onda, Owner at Villa Buena Onda
Responded 7 Oct 2024
Mike, Thank you for sharing these fantastic experience with us! We appreciate the recognition of our hospitality and look forward to welcoming you back. ¡Pura vida!
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An absolutely fantastic and memorable family vacation. The house is beautiful. The bedrooms and private baths are huge, well appointed and the views from the private balconies are breathtaking. It was relief that the Villa had ADA accessible rooms and bathrooms for some of our more senior family members and the walk-in access on both levels of the infinity pool was a huge benefit. Food and service was five+ star. Heidy and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Travel to town was within walking distance and the new grocery store down the street was a huge benefit. Can't say enough great things about this property.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Responded 8 Nov 2023
Jim, Thank you so much to share your experience with us. We hope to welcome you again, soon! Pura vida!
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My wife and I, along with 16 of our kids and grandkids, spent a week at Villa Buena Onda. This was our first trip to Costa Rica and we could not have been happier with our choice of houses. It was literally perfect. The house is clean, air conditioning works great, the rooms are quiet even with crying babies next door, the views are spectacular especially at sunset, and the layout for a large family to be able to spread out when you want and come together when you want was exactly what we needed. Loved the 2 pools and surrounding areas. We did the full meal plan and the food was an absolute highlight. Great variety, incredible quality and taste, and the presentation at each meal was so much fun. Meal times were worked around our schedule, was easy to plan and they even made adjustments to the menu to please our 6 grandkids that ranged in age from 1 year to 13 yrs. As good as all of this was, these items pale in comparison to just how great the staff is. Wow! Their attention to customer service was so far above what we expected that it is hard to describe. What just genuinely good, friendly and talented people these people are. The chef Marianela and house keepers Elieth and Roxana were so good at their jobs and always friendly and willing to help any way we needed. Carlos keeps the grounds looking pristine and even cut down coconuts to show the kids how to drink coconut water out of them. Diego was our concierge and was always available by WhatsApp to arrange transportation, give us guidance on tipping, or any other cultural questions we had. The house manager Heidy was so friendly, always had a smile on her face, was always working in the background and ensured everything was smooth and easy. We just loved her. And then there is Samuel! What an amazing man. He worked in the kitchen, in the house, around the pool, interacted just as easily with the kids as with the adults. Long days and always with a smile. We just loved him as well. Villa Buena Onda is a great place to explore a new country from and to make friends that we will cherish for life. Highly recommend this place.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from María Pérez, Marketing at Villa Buena Onda
Responded 19 Jun 2023
Hello! What a review! Thanks for the amazing comment you just left and we are very happy to have been your first choice of home to visit CR. Hope you choose us again on your next visit!
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I don’t know where to start. Our family of 17 stayed at VBO for the second half of our week in Costa Rica. It was perfect.
I could not speak more highly of the staff. Diego was so kind and thorough with communication prior to our arrival in arranging everything we needed. I wanted to surprise the graduates we were celebrating with a special cake during dinner and Diego arranged everything for me and the cake was both beautiful and delicious!
We hired the chef to prepare 6 meals for us and they were all so amazing and included variety of local and other dishes. Everything was so fresh and plentiful. The fruit and homemade rolls were to die for!
We hired the bartender Michael for a full day of service and he was so awesome! Friendly, creative with the drinks and just made our day so special.
The housekeeping staff were pleasant and kept everything nice.
Several of us booked massages and the little spa casita on site and the services rendered by the therapists were very fairly priced and satisfying as well.
Last but absolutely not least, was Samuel. Such a nice, hardworking young man. He was so helpful to us and answered every question or request we had. We truly appreciated the awesome service we received.
I would love to return some day to this absolutely beautiful villa!
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Do bring bug repellent. They had lots of fun things like pool floats, games and books available...
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This house had it all - the accommodations for our family and friends was perfect. In addition to a comfortable home and beautiful outdoor pool area, the view of the ocean from our location was just spectacular. The meals were prepared by the house staff, and offered a wide variety of fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables, meats and seafood. Our chef was creative, and we came home with a few great recipes! Abigail was terrific, and helped book many excursions for us - this made all of our adventure seeking seamless, and many of the tour guides went above board for us because they knew we were referred by Abigail. We would definitely be interested in renting this home again!
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Abigail Rivera , General Manager at Villa Buena Onda
Responded 4 Jan 2024
Amy, Thank you for sharing this fantastic review. We appreciate the recognition of the effort and we will be delighted to see you return. Pura vida!
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Check out Villa Buena Onda, an all inclusive resort in Costa Rica, for your next get away with friends and family. This resort checks all the boxes including well appointed guest rooms, delicious food and the most attentive and welcoming staff. Easy access to excursions. Pura Vida!!
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 6 Apr 2024
Julie, Thank you for visiting us! We were delighted in providing you with our outstanding service exclusively for you. ¡Pura Vida!
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Villa Buena Onda!! One of the best vacations by far. It started with the communication with Charlie who made sure everything was organized for arrival. We had complimentary shuttle service from airport to Villa and back to airport. We had 3 delicious meals per day that were pre planned prior to arriving which were served by Samuel and his team. Samuel was such a hard worker. He was so nice and kind and assisted us with translating when needed. The ladies in the kitchen that prepared meals were so sweet. Diego our private bar tender from 11am to 8pm was such a great host as well. When he left at 8pm he made sure we had ice and glasses along with our drinks that could last til the end of the night. There was also a grounds keeper that made sure we were good to go at night and made sure things were secure. If your thinking of booking stop reading and book right now you will not be disappointed. We had a group of 16 and everyone had a fantastic time at Villa Buena Onda!!!
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Date of stay: May 2024
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Room Tip:Tip your wait staff. They deserve it! Also laundry svc was included in price. There is a spa...
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Response from Reservations Villa Buena Onda, Owner at Villa Buena Onda
Responded 10 Jun 2024
Thank you so much for every single word, it means the world for us! We are glad you could enjoy from our exclusive hospitality, as well the fact you chose us as your destination to celebrate special occasions. We hope to have you back so you can get new unique memories with us!
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We had a wonderful week at Villa Buena Onda, which offered everything we could possibly need, including access to a chef, bartender, housekeeping and an on-site spa. Chef Nela's food was absolutely delicious, and Samuel was always at our service, whether he was serving us delicacies or refilling our wine glasses. We enjoyed driving the golf cart into town, just a few miles away, to explore the local shops, restaurants, and the beautiful beach. After a day of hiking, boating and snorkeling, it was a treat to to return to the comforts of the villa. We loved our time at Villa Buena Onda and hope to return soon!
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Date of stay: November 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 29 Nov 2024
Terri, Thank you for visiting us! We were delighted to provide you with our outstanding service exclusively for you. ¡Pura Vida!
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Pura Vida! Villa Buena Onda is a fantastic destination. The property is great, well-kept with friendly and attentive staff. I traveled there with friends. We enjoyed great gathering spaces inside and outside, with plenty of room to spread out as well. The large, covered pavilion by the pool was a favorite hangout spot. It provides a perfect break from the sun and is just as great a place to take in a seasonal afternoon rain shower. Dinners together were terrific, always delicious and served with attention to detail.
There was something for everyone at the villa with optional activities offered daily by the staff. One day we met in the kitchen for an empanada cooking class—fun and delicious! Another day they prepared craft cocktails poolside featuring fruits and herbs picked from the on-property garden. The villa staff made our stay special. They are warm and offer the best in Cosa Rican hospitality.
The villa is well located with many walkable activities. We hiked nearby trails with great panoramic coastline views and also walked to town. The villa is close to Coco Beach, a small beach town with restaurants and shops. We enjoyed a couple afternoons in town. Coconutz is a great sports bar for futbol and football.
I hope to return soon to Villa Buena Onda!
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Reservations Villa Buena Onda, Owner at Villa Buena Onda
Responded 29 Oct 2024
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing experience! It means the world for us and we are truly delighted to provide our guests with our unique hospitality that characterizes us. We look forward to your next visit!
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Hi Charles! Our rooms have with TV, AC, however, only our Oasis Suite and Master Suite have a mini bar/fridge. None of our rooms have a microwave though, as the villa has a restaurant that serves the three daily meals. Lete us know if you have any other questions! Regards
Hi Lorraine,
Thanks for your question. The northwest region of Guanacaste is the driest part of Costa Rica, especially between December and April. For September one can expect sunny hot & humid mornings with quick afternoon showers every other day or two. Sometimes, it rains in the evenings.
Either case, these scattered showers are the perfect excuse for a power nap in the tropics - especially if one's been around scouting the area with tours. These are ideal moments to relax and recharge batteries to keep enjoying your stay.
You are coming at a great moment! We are very excited to meet you at VBO in a few weeks.
Regards,
VBO Team
Charleston, South Carolina51 contributions5 helpful votes
Yes the bus does travel to cocoa but if you stay at Villa Buena Onda Shelley will be glad to arrange transport. Great choice and the best of the best in this area attention to detail and impeccable service
The hotel is fairly isolated but the hotel shuttle will take you into town. Taxis are also available. There are shops and restaurants in town, very touristy.
There are more places to choose from in the Playas del Coco area.
PRICE RANGE
RM 9,286 - RM 12,300 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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villa buena onda hotel playas del coco
LOCATION
Costa RicaProvince of GuanacastePlayas del Coco
NUMBER OF ROOMS
8
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