Ceremony on the sand. Reception under the lights.
A three-minute walk separates the beach from a covered pavilion that seats your whole party.
Small weddings, done simply
Johnny's suits an intimate beach wedding — the kind where the guest list is the people who would fly to Costa Rica for you. The sand is three minutes away and Tamarindo is a 30-minute drive, so guests can fly into Liberia and be here the same afternoon.
The ceremony happens on Playa Avellanas, three minutes down the path. The reception comes back to the property: a long hardwood table under a covered pavilion strung with lights, the pool lit behind it, and Karla cooking.
Because the whole property sleeps 28, most of your party stays on site. No shuttles, no scattered hotels, and the celebration doesn't end when the last taxi leaves.
- Ceremony on the beach, a 3-minute walk
- Reception under the covered pavilion
- Sleeps 28 — the party stays put
- Catering on site by Karla
- Airport transport for arriving guests
- The pool and grounds for the day after
The pavilion
Hardwood deck, a live-edge Guanacaste-wood table, and lights through the palms once the sun goes down.
Tell us about your day
Dates, rough headcount, and whether you want us to handle the food — we'll come back with what it would look like.
A celebration we hosted
★★★★★
“Johnny's Beach Bungalow is a hidden gem. We traveled all 16 of us, from age 3 to 75, for our renewal of vows, and we were blown away as Karla and her family hosted our event so beautifully. What made our stay memorable: the location — walking distance to tide pools and one of the best surfing spots; the people — Karla, Alberto, Luis, Emmanuel and the whole family accommodated our every request and went above and beyond cooking and serving the best Costa Rican meals, cleaning our rooms and driving us safely around town. The pool and yoga platform kept everyone active and relaxed at the same time, and they even hosted a chess tournament and a bonfire for us at the beach.”
Aimee Camano
★★★★★
“Our stay at this Airbnb was nothing short of extraordinary! From the moment we arrived, Karla and Luis went above and beyond to make our wedding anniversary unforgettable. The location is a dream — just steps from the stunning Playa Avellanas, with its golden sunsets, playful monkeys, and vibrant birdlife. Karla is an absolute treasure! Her cooking? Divine. Every meal was a masterpiece, bursting with fresh, high-quality flavors. She even curated tour options and surprised us by arranging a massage and hair stylist for our special day — I felt like royalty! The rooms were a sanctuary — spacious, immaculate, and beautifully decorated. It felt like a 5-star hotel, but with the warmth of a home.”
Sigrid — New York, New York