Andy
Reviews
26 total reviews
92% Excellent
26 reviews
4.77
2017–2023
Cleanliness 4.9
Accuracy 5.0
Communication 5.0
Location 4.9
Check-in 5.0
Value 4.8
26 reviews

Chelsey
Excellent, 3 years ago
What an amazing location! We loved the spot, the outdoor kitchen was so cute. Super close to the beach and so close to many fun spots to eat and have drinks. We would stay here again for sure!

Allie
Excellent, 3 years ago
This was a great location for Tamarindo Beach. Andy was a phenomenal host and very helpful for my time there.

Bill
Excellent, 4 years ago
We absolutely loved Casa Smiling Dog. The location is excellent! Very close to everything, right across the street from the beach. The rental unit itself was also excellent! Super clean and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook. AC unit worked perfectly and the shower was great. Some other positives were the bed, and the beautiful garden view. Andy and Rowena are wonderful hosts and it was a real pleasure to meet them. Will definitely be recommending this place to friends and family!
Host Response
Bill, thanks so much for your wonderful review. Thanks also for choosing to stay with us. You and Olivia were great guests and great fun. Your life stories were fantastic. Have a wonderful time in the East and a wonderful life! We hope we'll see you again, one day. Pura Vida from Ro and Andy.

Erik
Excellent, 4 years ago
The best experience i have had with Air BnB. Andy went out of his way to make sure I felt comfortable, and was very attentive. Very clean, safe, great wifi, super close to the beach and an amazing value!!! Highly recommend

Trevor
Excellent, 4 years ago
Host’s are quick with communication. It’s a very safe place to stay due to multiple gates. It has a beautiful garden and patio area for relaxing through the day whenever not on the beach. Walk to the beach is about 3 blocks. I forgot an item when I left and they shipped it back to USA for me. I will stay here again if I ever return to Tamarindo.

Syed
Excellent, 7 years ago
Andy's place was awesome, it was very clean and spacious. The bathroom was quite big with a huge space in the shower. His place also has a front porch, though we didn't use it much because it was really hot out, but I would imagine it would be nice place to relax when it is not so hot. This place is very close to the beach and all the nearby shops yet very quiet and private. Andy gave us great recommendations about where to eat. I highly recommend his place.
Host Response
Thanks so much for your review Syed - really glad you enjoyed staying with us and liked Tamarindo. It was great having you both stay with us. Should you come back to Tamarindo we'd be really happy to host you again! Have great travels!!

Micaela
Excellent, 7 years ago
Great location, easy walk to the beach and town/restaurants. Andy was quick to respond to any issue that came up and was welcoming and helpful.
Host Response
Thanks very much for your review. Great to have you both stay with us!

Kirsten
Excellent, 7 years ago
Book it! This place is located on the quiet side of town, which was perfect for us. We were across the street from the beach. And a short walk from the grocery store. There are many restaurants and bars just a two min walk away. We were able to see monkeys from the porch which was super cool. I would recommend to friends and family. Thanks again!
Host Response
Hey guys thanks so much. It was a real pleasure to have you stay with us. If you are back in Tamarindo come and see us. Ro says to tell you that the photos of the "old road" are up on her FB page now if you want to see them (Cows included) - Rowena Whiteman will find her! Have a great life and excellent travels!!

Paris
Excellent, 7 years ago
Andy's place is close to bars, restaurants, local shops, and the beach! Each unit also has their own kitchen space with everything you could need to cook. Couldn't ask for anything more! Pura Vida.
Host Response
So pleased to have you stay with us. We're really glad you enjoyed Smilin' Dog and Tamarindo. We hope to see you again, sometime!

Wilson
Excellent, 7 years ago
Andy & Rowena are the best hosts ever, you will feel like being in your home. The place is very clean, near to restaurants, super markets and 200 mts to the Tamarindo Beach.
Host Response
Thanks so much, Wilson. It was fantastic having you stay with us. So pleased you liked our place. Rowena and I really enjoyed you & Sara's company! It would be really great to see you both again.

Mo
Excellent, 7 years ago
Andy was quite communicative and provided us with all needed information. The place is fine as in the picture with nice outdoor kitchen area including a hammock.
Host Response
So glad you liked our place and Tamarindo. We hope to see you again sometime. Happy travels and a good life. Pura Vida

Daphne
Excellent, 7 years ago
Andy and Rowena are great hosts. Communication was very clear and they were very friendly and helpful. Their house is very close to the beach and some great restaurants. The room itself is clean and spacious and the bed is very comfortable. The outside kitchen/garden area was so peaceful and relaxing and it was nice to have that space away from the hustle and bustle of Tamarindo. We would definitely stay here again.
Host Response
So nice to have you guys stay with us as part of your honeymoon! We really appreciate your positive feedback about our place. May you a long and happy life and great travels. We'd be delighted to have you stay again. Pura Vida from Ro and Andy.

Julia
Excellent, 7 years ago
Wonderful hospitality. Can't beat the location and the garden setting.
Host Response
Great to have you here. Loved the music. Have Happy Travels. Pura Vida.

Veronica
Excellent, 7 years ago
Andy’s place is in an awesome location; walking distance to the main places in Tamarindo, yet away from all the noise for a quiet rest. The bed was comfy and the restroom was huge and nicely furnished. It felt like staying in a hotel room, but with a nice outdoor patio, kitchen and hammock :)
Host Response
So glad you like our place. It was great to have you stay. We particularly appreciate your feedback about our apartments as this is what we have been aiming to achieve over the last several years. All the best to you both. Safe and happy travels & life! Pura Vida.

Johnny
Excellent, 7 years ago
The place is everything you need; a fee steps from the beach,2 supermarkets less than a block away, town is 5 mins away and the hosts are great people. The kitchen is fully equipped and the room is very very clean. The bathroom is very well maintained as well. I'd definitely recommend this place and I'm looking forward to be back in Tamarindo and hopefully (of there's vacancy) staying in Smiling Dog again. It really is nice and close to everything. Thanks Andy & Rowena!
Host Response
Thanks Johnny for your really positive review.as I said it was really great having you to stay at our place. Your enthusiasm was infectious! Do contact us if you're coming back to Tamarindo some time. It was really nice having you here!!