Francisco

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153 total reviews · 3 listings · 2 locations

86% rated 5★

153 reviews

4.81

2016–2026

Cleanliness 4.7

Accuracy 4.8

Communication 5.0

Location 4.8

Check-in 4.9

Value 4.8

153 reviews

4BR Villa in Tamarindo

Andre

Excellent, 3 weeks ago

Everything seemed excellent to us. We had a small problem with an air conditioner, and Francisco helped us solve it very quickly. The place is very nice, comfortable and quiet. No complaints. Check-in was very easy. Everything was excellent.

It's one of the most beautiful places I've ever stayed in Costa Rica. It is an oasis surrounded by nature. If you are looking for a clean place, without neighbors nearby, where you can really rest, this is the place for you. Communication was very efficient, and they were always ready to help and meet any need. The ocean view adds a lot to the house. You won't need an alarm clock because the congos will help you with that. I definitely recommend Casa Paloma. I'm sure I'll be back in the near future.

We had a wonderful stay overall. The property was beautiful, comfortable, and exactly as described. During our visit, we experienced a few issues with water leaks inside some of the bedrooms due to heavy rain. Francisco was very responsive and did his best to address the problem by sending a maintenance person, but the unusually strong rainfall caused the leaks to continue. Despite this, Francisco was extremely helpful throughout our stay and was attentive to our concerns. He even replaced the shower head in the master bedroom to improve our experience. We appreciated his efforts and communication. The home itself is lovely, and with the leak issue resolved, it would be an excellent place to stay.

Amazing place, even better than what you see in the photos... The house is amazing, big, and spacious. It is very close to Tamarindo, so it is very easy to find supermarkets, pharmacies, restaurants, go to different beaches, everything you need... The beds were super comfortable, and the rooms and bathrooms were spacious... We were a group of 6 people, and we had a great time. Francisco was very willing to help; he always responded quickly, and he even let us know that the house was ready before check-in time, in case we wanted to check in earlier. He also got us a spare gas cylinder for the grill, immediately after we requested it.

Francisco is one of the BEST Airbnb host I have encountered. He was extremely attentive, friendly, and helpful. Any questions I had were answered almost immediately! The Airbnb is in a great location with a short drive to Tamarindo beach and absolutely love how secure it felt staying there. Check in was super easy and the Airbnb was so beautiful and clean! Fully equipped kitchen and many towels. No issues at all during our stay. I definitely recommend staying here, you will not be disappointed!

Everything really is just like you'll see in the pictures! Really a perfect place to go with little ones. We went with our 5-year-old and 1-year-old; very comfortable, the pool is clean, and it’s the perfect depth for swimming! Everything in the house is really nice, and something perfect about Tamarindo is that it’s close to all the beaches: Tamarindo Beach (10 min), Flamingo Beach (20 min), Playa Grande (15 min), and close to restaurants and cafés, with the peace and privacy of not being in the center. So at night, it's really quiet, peaceful, and you have a great view of the stars! We even saw satellites and monkeys!

The place was as advertised. It’s inexpensive. And you get what you pay for. The beds aren’t good, the cook ware is terrible, and it lacks a lot of kitchen things.

Host Response

Sorry to hear that you didn't have a great experience. We have never received any negative feedback about either of these issues, with many people previously commenting positively on the comfort of our beds and how well stocked our kitchen is. But we will review all this with our property manager.

When at the home, we spent most of our time on the balcony to relax or play cards as it was big enough to accommodate the 4 of us. The balcony was shady late in the morning into the afternoon and the ceiling fans helped to cool us off. It was easy to jump in the pool to cool off as well and the pool was never too busy. The kitchen is well equipped with the essentials when we wanted to cook dinner in. There is a brand new bbq thanks to Francisco. When we discovered that the old bbq didn’t work, Francisco worked at getting us a temporary one. We never used the temporary bbq as the replacement came before we needed to use it. Note that you will need to book your time to use the bbq to accommodate others in the building, and please do clean the grill after each use. It was a comfortable and relaxing home. I would recommend. Thank you Francisco for hosting us, being responsive, setting us up with transport to and from the airport, as well as getting us an operational bbq. 😊

I’d recommend this place to anyone looking for a beautiful peaceful retreat in Tamarindo. Great location, within walking distance to restaurants, cafes, beach, grocery etc. while being tucked away in a peaceful corner of town. Waking up and enjoying the pool and balcony in the morning was a favourite. Having the bbq and outdoor dining area was also great, it was nice to have the option for a home cooked meal. A/C was also amazing after hot days in the sun exploring. Francisco is also very helpful and kind, very responsive and lots of great recommendations.

We had a wonderful stay at this Airbnb in Tamarindo. The home is very comfortable and thoughtfully set up, especially for a family. The kitchen was well planned and had everything we needed. This apartment had access to a lovely pool and jacuzzi, and the neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. The host was welcoming and responsive, making the entire experience pleasant. Overall, a great place to stay in Tamarindo, especially for families looking for comfort and convenience.

Francisco was a respectful and generous host. The place was CLEAN and very well maintained upon arrival. Close to many restaurants, plazas, bars, etc. The area as a whole is very convenient, safe, and easily accessible as there are many tourists. We had an issue with the locks in our rooms as it was non functional - Francisco was very prompt in responding to our queries and questions by sending a locksmith within a matter of minutes to rectify the problem. Thank you Francisco for hosting us at your place. Feliz Navidad !

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Edgar

Repeat guest

Excellent, 10 months ago

This is not my first time, as I have some trips back and forth, always feel right at home, and Francisco is always so helpful. If you are looking for an easy Airbnb, with great amenities, look no further. The location is also great, close to good spots and the beach.

Very nice place! The apartment is thoughtfully stocked with plenty of useful items that really made a difference—clearly, the host put effort into anticipating what guests might need (there were even beach umbrellas!). The space is private, quiet, and feels very safe. The sound insulation is very good, and the mattresses were comfortable as well. Overall, it was a great stay, and I would definitely come back here again. Francisco was an excellent host—communicative, flexible with our schedule, and genuinely friendly and caring.

Francisco was an amazing host. Not only did he respond quickly, he was also very kind. He stopped by the day of check in to put in a brand new shower head for one of the bathrooms because the cleaning crew had let him know the old one was messed up. He answered any and all questions I had and made sure I felt at home. The house is in a gated community and the neighbors are very kind. There were chickens and kittens (they belong to the neighbor across the street) that’d pass by, the cats were so sweet and loving it made the stay 10x better. The house was very clean, everything that we needed was there. 2 minute drive from groceries store and a quick 15 minute drive to get to tamarindo. Id definitely book again with Francisco, the house was so beautiful on the inside and out!

The home is beautiful and spacious. 3 rooms in the main house and a lovely casita with its own full bathroom. It was six of us and the home had plenty of space. The property is located in a community that has 24hrs security checking you in and out so you feel safe. We were about 15 min away from PlayaTamarindo, 30 from Playa Flamingo and Conchal. We had a couple grocery store just a few minutes away. I would definitely recommend this place!

Our stay at Francisco’s Airbnb was wonderful! The house was clean and well-maintained. Francisco was incredibly polite and hospitable, providing recommendations, trusted services, and helpful tips on transportation, restaurants, and groceries. The location was great—just a 10-minute drive from the Tamarindo strip, with security, so we felt safe. We walked to nearby stores and ate at local sodas, especially Las Palmas, where the staff was incredibly welcoming despite the language barrier. While walkable, the path inside the premises was long and too hot to do midday. Also, ants came out at night. They looked like fire ants, but we weren’t bitten. Francisco promptly fixed the hot water issue and explained the ants were normal in tropical areas. Bring bug spray! Overall, the stay was amazing, and the house was fantastic. We’d definitely book with Francisco again. Pura Vida!

We had an amazing stay here! The location was perfect—just a short walk to plenty of restaurants, shops, and even the Thursday night market, which was right around the corner. The condo was spacious and well-equipped, with everything we needed to cook and enjoy meals at home. There was plenty of room for our family of five (my husband, mom, and our two little ones, 5 months and 20 months old). The AC in every room kept us comfortable, and the pool was clean and refreshing. One of our favourite parts was the spacious balcony—it was the perfect spot to sit outside, relax, and enjoy a glass of wine in the evenings. Our host was incredibly responsive and provided great recommendations, which made our stay even better. Everything was just as described—if not better! We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Tamarindo.

Host Response

Thanks so much Brenda. You and your family were a pleasure to host. Hope you will come back again :)

We were fortunate to find this place available with short notice. The location was good. Walking distance to downtown/beach - although a bit difficult with kids as there is limited sidewalks. We did find the noise from upstairs neighbours a problem very early in the morning. It unfortunately woke up our kids most mornings. But that was out of our host's control, and maybe we just got unlucky. The very large outdoor patio was nice and we enjoyed the pool. Not sure if we were supposed to go up, but the other building in the complex has a rooftop patio you can climb the stairs to for a nice sunset view. Speaking of stairs... It is a bit of a distance from parking to the unit, which includes (luckily only one) very narrow flight of stairs. A bit of a struggle when moving in/out luggage. The WiFi was spotty at times, which was a bit of an issue for working remotely. Overall we did enjoy our stay.

Loved staying here for the week. Every morning we sat out on the patio and had breakfast. Finally, the last day, we saw monkeys! We had a very sweet and lovely cat that visited us - we named her Marmalade. The accommodations were perfect and we had everything we needed, plus plenty of space. Having two bathrooms was a real plus, too. Never used the pool, but it looked great. Highly recommend staying here! It's off the beaten path a bit, but easily walkable to many things, including the beach.

This house is incredible! You are literally in the middle of the jungle but yet close to the touristy side, Tamarindo is about 15min drive. There is a ton of wild life, we saw monkeys every single day! Heard them howling constantly and it was the most amazing thing ever. Only thing that you should keep in mind is that there is a maintenance man who stays on the property and the door to the main house has no key. Which we felt uneasy about at first BUT we were fine. He was sweet and helped clean the pool every morning! I highly recommend this place if you’re looking to be relaxed and in nature. Thank you Francisco! Pura Vida!!

Great location, zero flexibility with check-in and check-out times. Uncomfortable neighbors. Good host

Host Response

Hi Valery. Unfortunately, as we explained, we had no flexibility because we had guests leaving the same day you arrived and new ones coming the day you left. Otherwise we would have been happy to accommodate you. Also, we can't control for other tenants but have never gotten complaints like that before. We appreciate your kind words about how well located we are.

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Diana

Excellent, 2 years ago

The apartment is super furnished and very well. Just what we needed. The condominium has nice common areas. The jacuzzi didn't work but we would still come back. Communication with guests was great. Thank you for all the help provided. Recommended.

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Edgar

Repeat guest

Excellent, 2 years ago

We really loved our stay here! The condo is gorgeous, spacious and bright with everything we needed. The patio is large and a great place to hangout, overlooking the beautiful pool. It's in a great location, about a ten minute walk to the wonderful beach and very close to lots of cafés, shops and restaurants in the amazing city of Tamarindo. The host was super helpful too. Highly recommended!!

Host Response

Thank you Edgar, It was our pleasure to host you and your family, thank you for being such a wonderful guest, we hope to see you back again 😊🙏

This home is amazing! it is definitely an adventure that I am so glad we took. Each day we had breakfast in a kitchen that overlooks the tree tops, beautiful flowers, and ocean. You will see (and hear) birds, frogs, geckos, and if your lucky howler monkeys. We spent our days exploring. Tamarindo Beach is just 20 minutes away. and Rincon national Park where you can see thermal vents, enjoy hot springs and mud baths, and many other adventures are 2 hrs away. In the evenings, there was nothing better than sunsets in the pool to cool off. Dinner with an incredible view, and an AC chilled bedroom to sleep in. Be prepared for stairs and wildlife (sometimes co-habitating with you) - although not in our rooms which was great. We saw frogs, iguanas geckos, bats, and more. it was incredible The house has absolutely everything you need and Francisco is an amazing host. he helped us with plans all the way up to and through our vacation. the location is very safe and I would absolutely go again

Francisco’s house was great to stay at. It has beautiful views of nature and is amazing for photos. It is about 20 minutes to Tamarindo into town. It was very clean and we enjoyed our stay in Costa Rica! You will see lots of animals and bugs which we thought was cool. The pool was amazing and we had a great time! The house is up a windy road but he sent us directions and we had a rental car! Overall an amazing trip and gorgeous house!

We had a delicious vacation, the house is perfect for families who want to spend a vacation enjoying the beaches but may not leave the house and enjoy it. The house lends itself to facilitate the privacy of each one for its spaciousness and physical distribution. The view of the house is spectacular and the pool area was vital for the family to share and enjoy. Francisco's excellent service was always willing to help and make it easier. It's from all my experience that I recommend this place and of course I would select it again. Thank you all. Egle

Casa Paloma

Pablo

Not good, 3 years ago

Great view and pool, that’s it…. Not a good place for elderly people due to the stair… no door has a working lock, one of the chairs in the pool broke due to low quality and it was dangerous, but the response was kind of careless when mentioned to the host… one glass door almost felt on us as it’s loose… no lights in the bottom floor hallway and general lack of lighting across the entire house, frogs in the bathroom constantly and swimming pool I have to say it wast cleaned constantly….. main bathroom runs constantly and the water runs out… The curtains in the room are very dirty… so generally speaking we will never rent this place again…. Not worth what we paid for 4 nights

This house is a magical adventurers dream come true. The sunset is breathtaking every day along with the family of monkeys that visit every morning and evening. I visited with a group of 6 women comfortably. We loved the pool day and night. Kitchen has everything you need plus having a chef come in was the best decision ever! Beautiful dining room table for all meals and sharing time together. The location was peaceful and only 20mins to Tamarindo and Playa Avellanas. There is also a delicious Wood Fire pizza restaurant La Finca 5mins from the house. This is a true Costa Rican experience, magical adventure waiting for you. I will return!

Casa Paloma was a perfect home away from home for our group of two couples. It had more than we needed and we really enjoyed the beautiful views, infinity pool, nature and wildlife. The pictures don't do the layout of this house justice and it is extremely spacious with plenty of privacy and places to be. The 3 bedrooms have AC and the rest is very open concept with 2 levels. The location was great for beach hopping along the coast and eating at local restaurants. Francisco is a great host and kept in contact. There is an onsite groundskeeper as well! If you are renting a 4x4 car and are comfortable with the surrounding nature (insects included), you will love your stay here.

The view is amazing! The communication was good but When we had no electricity at all for over a day (which of course was not the owners fault) and it was raining really really hard he whole night and Francisco knew we do not have any power in our mobile phone we would have expected a little bit more help or information (for example if there are any candles somehwere in the house) and you must like that the person taking care of the house is living some meters above the house and is around the house working.

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