Casa Ilios 7 bedrooms with a view over Everything

Overview

Casa Ilios is a 7-bedroom vacation home designed specifically for relaxing getaways. Located in the heart of Tamarindo, it is just an 8-minute walk from both the beach and town. The property offers ample space for families, friends, and couples to gather or find privacy, with multiple living and dining areas both indoors and outdoors.

The Space

• 7 bedrooms accommodating up to 19 guests
  • 2 rooms with king beds
  • 3 rooms with a king and a twin bed
  • 1 room with a queen bed
  • 1 bunk room with two sets of bunk beds
  • One bedroom is a separate apartment with its own kitchen
• 3 living rooms plus a VIP lounge off the master bedroom
• 2 dining rooms (indoor and outdoor)
• Multiple levels for gathering or relaxing apart
• Pool cabana with a TV lounge and bathing suit-friendly furniture
• Pool basketball hoop and a full basketball hoop
• Ping pong table
• Functional gym with yoga mats
• Palapa deck off the garden with electrical outlets for outdoor work
• Modern living room with bathing suit-approved sectional and chairs
• Fully non-smoking property (no smoking indoors or outdoors)

Kitchen and Dining

• Kitchen crafted from teak and guanacaste wood
• Seating for 14 at the dining table
• Additional seating under the Palapa for full capacity meals
• Beverage center located next to the pool
• Chef services available for fantastic meals

Meals and Culinary Services

• Complimentary breakfast prepared by staff (food cost applies)
• Breakfast served within a 2-hour window starting at the requested time
• Lunch and dinner prepared by chefs trained with a Cordon Bleu Chef
  • Lunch: $15 per person plus food cost
  • Dinner: $20 per person plus food cost
• Grocery shopping service available
  • $50 fee for the first shopping trip plus food cost
  • $20 fee for additional trips plus food cost
• Menus include fresh seafood, BBQ, meat and chicken dishes, salads, vegetarian options, side dishes, and desserts

Sample Menu Highlights

Fresh Seafood

• Sea bass ceviche
• Caribbean ceviche
• Tuna tower with mango and avocado
• Shrimp ceviche
• Tuna sashimi
• Fish and shrimp tacos
• Tuna poke
• Lobster curry
• Arroz con camarones (rice with shrimp)
• Grilled sea bass and salmon with yogurt sauce
• Whole red snapper
• Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp
• Sushi rolls

From the BBQ

• St. Louis ribs
• Grilled steak tenderloin with Béarnaise sauce
• Argentinian-style skirt steak with chimichurri
• Steak medallions with peppercorn sauce
• Cheeseburgers with bacon and guacamole
• BBQ chicken

Meat and Chicken

• Chicken satay with cashew or peanut sauce
• Chifrijo Tico (Costa Rican dish with fried pork belly, beans, rice, and avocado)
• Casado Casa Ilios (local dish with rice, beans, fried plantains, cabbage salad, and protein)
• Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken

Salads

• Asian salad
• Caesar salad (option to add shrimp, fish, steak, or chicken)
• Kale salad with French vinaigrette
• Spinach salad with blue cheese, strawberries, and Dijon balsamic vinaigrette
• Caprese quinoa salad with avocado, tomatoes, and mozzarella
• Arugula with passion fruit dressing
• Avocado with homemade vinaigrette
• Green salad with lemon vinaigrette
• Fresh local salad with cucumber, avocado, red onion, tomato, and corn
• Russian salad (beets, hard-boiled eggs, potatoes)
• Pasta salad with tuna and vegetables
• Chicken or shrimp passion fruit salad
• Chicken salad with grapes, celery, and homemade dressing
• Greek salad (option to add shrimp, chicken, or steak with Greek yogurt dressing)

Vegetarian Options

• Tomato gazpacho
• Mango ceviche
• Tropical tacos
• Pumpkin curry
• Cauliflower curry
• Arroz con verduras (rice with vegetables)
• Grilled vegetables with tahini sauce
• Pasta primavera
• Grilled vegetable panini

Side Dishes

• Rice
• Beans
• Roasted potatoes
• French fries
• Potatoes with rosemary
• Mashed potatoes
• Quinoa
• Sautéed mushrooms
• Roasted vegetables with tahini

Desserts

• Tres leches cake
• Passion fruit cheesecake
• Brownies with ice cream
• Mango mousse
• Caramelized bananas with ice cream
• Caramelized pineapple with ice cream
• Coffee mousse
• Arrollado crocante (crunchy rolled cake with coconut and/or almonds)

Location

Casa Ilios is centrally situated in Tamarindo, offering easy access to the beach and town within an 8-minute walk. This prime location allows guests to enjoy the vibrant local scene while retreating to a peaceful and spacious home.

Amenities

• Solar roof providing enough energy to power the entire house, supporting a green vacation
• Private plane or helicopter transfers available upon request
• Free concierge service to assist with local tours, spa treatments, transportation, restaurant reservations, surf lessons, and meal planning
• Staff trained with Cordon Bleu culinary expertise
• Pool with basketball hoops and cabana
• Ping pong table and gym facilities
• Multiple indoor and outdoor living spaces

Guest Access

Guests have full access to the entire property, including all living areas, bedrooms, pool, gym, and outdoor spaces.

House Rules and Important Information

1. The property is strictly non-smoking indoors and outdoors. Smoking of any kind, including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, hookahs, marijuana, or hashish, is prohibited. Guests are also asked not to smoke immediately outside the property to respect neighbors.

2. The host offers complimentary concierge services to connect guests with local tours, spa treatments, transportation, surf lessons, and dining options. All bookings require a 24-hour cancellation policy. Payments for excursions and services are made directly to vendors, mostly in cash. Surf lessons require advance payment collected the day before.

3. Casa Ilios is not a party venue. It is intended for relaxing, socializing, and enjoying meals with friends and family. Only guests registered in the reservation are allowed on the property. No additional visitors are permitted for security reasons.

4. Meal charges consist of a preparation fee plus the cost of groceries:

   • Breakfast preparation is free; guests pay only for food.
   • Lunch costs $15 per person plus food.
   • Dinner costs $20 per person plus food.
   • Grocery shopping fees apply as noted above.
   • Guests will receive cost estimates and invoices with receipts. Deposits are required before arrival, with final payments settled upon check-in.

The host is committed to providing an exceptional experience and is available for communication throughout the stay. Guests are encouraged to treat the staff and property with respect and kindness.

Additional Notes

• Casa Ilios is named after the Greek sun god Ilios, symbolizing the property's bright and expansive views.
• The nearby street name, Amanecer, means "dawn" in Spanish, linking to the sister property named Eos, the goddess of dawn.
• The home offers a unique blend of indoor and outdoor living spaces designed for comfort and relaxation in a tropical setting.