Hello! My place is close to nightlife, the city, the beach, and family-friendly activities nearby! You’ll love my place because of the location, breath-taking views, and the sophistication! My private villa is perfect for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, families with kids, big groups, and furry friends! Many parts of the world, Costa Rica included, are suffering from a severe drought. Please minimize water usage to save our Planet. All the best and please enjoy your stay! The space The house is located in Cañafistula inside a natural reserve which is about 15 minutes drive to Tamarindo beach, and 20 minutes drive to playa Avellanas. The house has A/C in 3 of the 4 rooms available. The room that doesn't have A/C has a lot of windows with screens and fans so it makes it really fresh.

## The Space

This private villa is situated in Cañafistula, within a natural reserve. It is approximately a 15-minute drive to Tamarindo Beach and about 20 minutes from Playa Avellanas. The house features air conditioning in three of the four bedrooms. The remaining bedroom, which does not have air conditioning, benefits from numerous screened windows and fans to maintain a fresh and comfortable atmosphere.

## Location

The villa is conveniently close to nightlife, the city, the beach, and a variety of family-friendly activities. Its prime location offers breathtaking views and a sophisticated ambiance.

## Suitable For

This property is ideal for:

- Couples
- Solo travelers
- Business visitors
- Families with children
- Large groups
- Guests traveling with pets

## Environmental Note

Many regions around the world, including Costa Rica, are currently experiencing severe drought conditions. Guests are kindly asked to minimize water usage to help protect the environment.

All the best and enjoy your stay!

Stephanie

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Costa Rican Beauty - Villas for Rent in Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

We loved the villa! It was really complete, comfortable, everything we needed was there. Oscar was extremely helpful and kind in everything We felt right at home.

Nos encantó la villa! Estaba súper completa, cómoda, todo lo que necesitábamos estaba ahí. Oscar fue sumamente atento y amable en todo lo Que necesitamos. Nos sentimos como en casa.

The villa was beautiful but very remote . The pool and main living area were very nice. Kitchen was huge but there was no outdoor BBQ for cooking steaks etc. The upstairs bedroom was lovely but needs an AC unit as does the family room and kitchen building. It was very hot upstairs even with fans going. The other bedrooms had Ac and were very nice but the first night we did encounter a couple of scorpions in one of the rooms which caused a little distress with my wife and daughters. We removed them and luckily did not see anymore. Oscar was very attentive to our needs while we were there.

The Beleza house is a small fortress, with great architectural design, at the top of a hill surrounded by the nature of Costa Rica. The house is explicitly equipped, clean and has Oscar and Carina to resolve any issues. They were a charm, they made life easy and they were flexible to our needs. I would return 100 times to this place. The only thing that everyone should be clear, is that they are in a unique place, surrounded by nature, do not expect to have the beach or tamarindo within 20min.

La casa Beleza es una pequeña fortaleza, con gran diseño arquitectonico, en el tope de una colina en medio de la naturaleza de Costa Rica. La casa esta explendidamente equipada, limpia y cuenta con Oscar y Carina para resolver cualquier inconveniente. Ellos han sido un encanto, nos hiceron la vida facil y fueron flexibles a nuestros requerimientos. Volveria 100 veces a este lugar. Lo unico que todos deben tener claro, es que estan en un lugar unico, en medio de la naturaleza, no esperen tener la playa o tamarindo a menos de 20min.

This place was amazing! I first just want to thank Oscar. He was amazing and so helpful with everything that we needed. Stephanie was always available if we ever needed to reach out to her and was just so warm and friendly. The house was magnificent and it was perfectly located, not too far from everything that we planned to enjoy. There was even an amazing restaurant right at the foot of the hill! This house offered cleaning services. They even offered a cooking service. The views were breathtaking from every angle! I would rent this place over and over if I could. Thank you again Stephanie for absolutely EVERYTHING  and thank you again Oscar you were pure perfection of kindness.

Beautiful place , with everything needed to spend a great vacation with family or friends. The host was always attentive to any need or request. The amazing pool area and where we spend most of our time. Everything was very clean and super spacious. We were even recommended by a masseuse who came to the house. Everything excellent . I would make it extraordinary if there was air conditioning in the living room, kitchen and main room as it is quite hot. If it has several fans that help but the AC would make it even better. Still, the place is amazing and I would 100% recommend it.

Hermoso lugar , con todo lo necesario para pasar unas excelente vacaciones con familia o amigos. El host siempre estuvo atento a cualquier necesidad o solicitud. El área de la piscina increíble y donde pasamos la mayoría de nuestro tiempo. Todo muy limpio y super espacioso. Inclusive nos recomendaron una masajista que llegó a la casa. Todo excelente . Lo haría extraordinario si hubiera aire acondicionado en la sala, cocina y cuarto principal pues hace bastante calor. Si cuenta con varios abanicos que ayudan pero el aire acondicionado lo haría aún mejor. Aún así, el lugar es increíble y lo recomendaría al 100%.

This property is one of the most beautiful I've rented on Airbnb. The views are spectacular. The property is beautiful and very well kept. Hosts were always available to us and assist you in any matter quickly. Her pet friendly lo is a huge one. The price is very good and the ligar exceeded our expectations. I promise to be back soon.

Esta propiedad es una de las más hermosas que he rentado en Airbnb. Las vistas son espectaculares. La propiedad es preciosa y muy bien cuidada. Los anfitriones siempre estuvieron disponibles para nosotros y te asisten en cualquier asunto de manera rápida. Son pet friendly lo que es un plus enorme. El precio es muy bueno y el ligar superó nuestras expectativas. Prometo volver pronto.

Amazing place, stunning views! The kitchen is fully equipped! Great to entertaining big groups! I would definitely go again!

We had an amazing stay at Casa Beleza! It is truly a one of a kind home. The location is beautiful, the amenities perfect and easy to access, and the management and house staff so helpful. We would recommend this house to anyone looking for a five star experience in the Tamarindo area. Huge thank you to Stephanie and Jordan!

One of the most beautiful airbnbs I have ever stayed at highly recommend.

Belleza is stunning. Views are incredible and the house is stylish and comfortable. Lovely friendly team on site daily. The co host was very helpful in responding to minor requests. We had an issue with the water supply but this was eventually rectified.

Amazing house described exactly as it is. Stephanie (Jordan) was always available to help. We intend to repeat!

Wow.. just wow. If you are planning to visit Tamarindo, I absolutely recommend staying here. The location was perfect, about a 15-20min drive to the beach, super private, gorgeous views. The house itself is extremally spacious and has great common areas like the pool, living room and kitchen so that everyone can be together, but the bedrooms offer plenty of privacy. The daily cleaning service was exceptional and left the house looking spotless each day. Jordan, one of the hosts, was so helpful and responsive and provided us with recommendations for activities, transportation and and a chef who cooked meals at the house throughout our trip. The decor and layout were also fabulous, and the pool area truly made our trip spectacular. I would recommend staying here for any type of trip, with friends, family etc.. it's sure to wow your entire group. Thank you, Stephanie and Jordan for an incredible trip!

Everything was excellent !  A beautiful property.  Todd was top notch

Todo excelente !  Una propiedad hermosa.  Todd de primera

Our stay here was absolutely amazing. The property itself was GORGEOUS and very well kept. Despite this property being in the middle of the jungle, we felt very safe and loved waking up to the sounds of the jungle every morning. Jordan was easily accessible for any questions and gave amazing recommendations for activities in the area. The house was always well kept by the amazing cleaning staff on site, making it feel like a 5-star hotel! Make sure you have your 4x4 vehicle ready to get you up the driveway as it is VERY steep, but the view is worth it! We’ll definitely be booking here again on our next visit to CR!

We had a wonderful house a few beautiful days.  I recommend the place 100%!!!

Pasamos unos días preciosos un una casa maravillosa.  Recomiendo 100 por ciento el lugar!!!

Such an amazing getaway, the pictures do not do this beautiful home enough justice. Everything from the decor to architecture was tasteful. The views were just breathtaking as well. Not only was the host Jordan and cleaning crew so helpful throughout the stay but very friendly as well. Anything that was needed and communicated was always answered right away. Would highly recommend this home in a heart beat !!

This place is amazing! The driveway getting up is steep and can be intimidating, but once you are at the top the view is breathtaking. If you are renting a car please be sure you are a very confident driver. Francisco is a great communicator. Sandra is sweet and will take care of all your laundry, make up your room, and cook for you if you supply the food. Oscar takes immaculate care of the property. They make a great team. I felt I was part of the jungle while staying here because you entered the eco system of insects, beautiful birds, monkeys, and whatever reptile decided to make it's presence. Sitting by the pool every morning and watch the jungle come alive was worth every penny I spent to stay here with my family and friends.

This property is absolutely beautiful, from the views of the jungles, mountains, ocean, and boho like decor. However, I had a hard time adjusting to all the insects and creatures at the house. The home sits on the top of the mountain literally, which makes for a very steep and nervous drive up, though all of our drivers were able to make it up. The location was very hard to find and give directions to local drivers, one driver took an hour to find us. We lucked up and was able to use the same driver most of the trip who was amazing and eventually learned how to get back to the house. Now back to the wildlife, I’m from the states, and the Midwest particularly, and was not prepared for all the critters near the house. Complete culture shock. It was mostly the insects and frogs. The grasshoppers were as big as my hand, can fly, not harmful, but we weren’t able to enjoy the beautiful pool or really anywhere outside because the grasshoppers were taking over everywhere! The geckos were super chatty, the sounds they make made me nervous until I learned it came from geckos and I know they are harmless, there were big spiders, scorpions, and frogs that loved to hang out inside the toilet in the guess bathroom, and one was inside our room and jumped on the bed which was almost a deal breaker for me. There were also small bugs in the sheets of the bed. I don’t say this to sound insulting, because I understand this home was in the jungle literally, but if I were more aware of the wild life that came with the house, because I didn’t see many reviews about it beforehand, than I definitely would have choose a different property, because all the wildlife made me anxious, hard to sleep at night and enjoy the home. I dreaded coming back to the house at night, because night is where most of these creatures came alive. The power went out once, and so did the water, but the hosts were prompt and great about getting things back working very quickly. I was not at all satisfied with the housekeeper or maintenance man. The housekeeper didn’t ensure we had clean linen before she took off for the weekend, and the maintenance man mostly sat around instead of working. There are no in home washer and dryer, just fyi. And very dim lighting in the bedrooms. Side note, I did enjoy hearing the sounds of the Howler monkeys in the early morning, even though some of my friend may not agree. Home is gorgeous, if wildlife doesn’t bother you stay here, if you’re squeamish like me stay somewhere else. On a more positive note, this home came with great resources. We booked all our transportation and most of our excursions through recommendations from the co-host Fransico and thoroughly enjoyed them all. I would also note this home is far from a lot of things, but only closet to Tamarindo, 15-20mins. We booked Chef Sebastien through them and he was absolutely AMAZING!!! He was great and made it and experience in itself! And one of our drivers, Carlos, was amazing and educational as well. He didn’t just drive us around, but interacted with us and educated us on Costa Rica just like a tour guide. I enjoyed my time in Costa Rica, I would recommend visiting Tamarindo area nearby, especially the food trucks, and taking a little adventure to go see Coco and Flamingo beach, and visit a beautiful waterfall!

This house was a true paradise. The service throughout our stay was outstanding, Jordan was very helpful for everything that we needed. Would totally recommend!!!

By far and away the best air bnb I've ever been to. The house is insanely gorgeous. You walk in and its like catching a breath for the first time it's so calming and gorgeous up on the hill. The pool is stunning, I wanted to get in and never leave it. The furniture is beautiful and so tastefully done. Moreover, Jordan, who helps run the air bnb is fantastic with communication. He came over to make sure the bluetooth would work, was very responsive any time i had a question and even went back and forth many times with my complicated arrival schedule to help us set up drivers to/from the airport and to use while there. If I could start my trip all over again to re-live the time I spent at the air bnb I would. Truly the only thing I disliked about the air bnb was how beautiful it was-- it made it hard to leave to go explore since I wanted to spend all my time there! TOO BEAUTIFUL. Fantastic place.

We absolutely loved this home!! Extremely well appointed, fully stocked kitchen, beautiful outdoor space, pool and views. We ate by the pool almost every night, taking advantage of the grill. Jordan, the house manager was fantastic - truly, probably the best customer service I have received from a host. He helped us arrange for massages and yoga at the house, fresh fish deliveries and so much more!! The housekeeper Esmerelda and Francisco, the grounds keeper, were both super nice and helpful. We could not have asked for a better home for our 10 days in the Tamarindo area! Highly recommend!

Excellent house with an incredible view and super close to Playa Hazelnuts and Tamarindo

Excelente casa con una vista increíble y súper cerca de playa avellanas y tamarindo

We absolutely loved staying at this place, our property manager was very friendly and responsive. The house is beautiful, perched on a hilltop with an incredible view of the jungle and the ocean. The rooms were large and stylishly appointed with comfortable beds and ensuites. The kitchen has everything you need and the living spaces were airy and bright.

Gorgeous home! Even better than the photos, the view and location were perfect! Would absolutely stay again!

The house is beautiful, the pictures really doesn’t do it justice. I wish I would’ve spent more time in Costa Rica to really enjoy the house since we spent days out exploring. The cleaning lady was great and attentive. Tamarindo beach town is about 15 mins away where you’ll find a strip full of restaurants and shops. Also if you don’t mind exploring I recommend visiting flamingo beach which is not too far away.  I would definitely recommend this to family and friends and hopefully come back another time.

Excellent place in the middle of the mountain, with excellent view of the beach in the distance (Playa Avellanas is about 20 minutes away, on a rural road full of nature). Playa Tamarindo is about 20 minutes away. The house, the layout, the pool make it an excellent option to enjoy it with a large family. And they are pet friendly too!

Excelente lugar en medio de la montaña, con excelente vista a la playa a la distancia (Playa Avellanas queda a unos 20 minutos, en un camino rural lleno de naturaleza). Playa Tamarindo queda a unos 20 minutos tambien. La casa, la distribucion, la piscina la hacen una excelente opcion para disfrutarla con una familia numerosa. Y admiten mascotas tambien!

This house is very beautiful in person. The pictures does not do it justice. The view and the pool are fabulous! Our host was awesome he communicated very well connecting us to chefs, transportation and places to go. Francisco was amazing!! The few issues we did face that is that it’s in the middle of no where. Going into tamarindo is 25 minute drive to the beach. The drive up to the house is very dangerous, one of our taxis weren’t t able to make it up and the car flew back down while we were in it. If you want to have a great time in a beautiful house this is the house to be. But don’t expect a beach or restaurants nearby. There are a lot of lizards, geicos, and tarantulas in the house. So be prepared to find them near you at all times. I found one in my bed and resorted to sleep in the living room. To note there are no ac in the kitchen, living room and main room. It gets hot during the day and the evening gets cool so no need to stress. Other than that the house is a blast and I had a great birthday in Costa Rica!

Amazing place! Great location, lots of space

Excellent property and high quality service!

This home is so beautiful! It was the perfect get away for mr and my friends to celebrate me birthday vacation. We were able to book a chef, masseuse and driver all with the help of the hosts. The view from the home is beautiful you can see the ocean and the green trees and mountains for miles it’s something to always remember.

Fantastic stay, property was everything we expected it to be. Would definitely recommend.

The house is amazing! The view and everything around makes it feel like one in the middle of nowhere, but you're really a nest of tamarinds and hazelnuts away. The housekeepers are very friendly, and willing to help in any way. I would go again without any hesitation.

La casa es increíble! La vista y todo al rededor lo hace sentir a uno en el medio de la nada, pero realmente estás a un brinco de tamarindo y avellanas. Los encargados de la casa muy amables, y dispuestos a ayudar en todo. Volvería a ir sin dudarlo.

The house and location is amazing!!!! and the host is great

Be sure that the amenities listed are the ones accessible to the guests and that all appliances are working properly since day one.   The house is beautiful but needs maintenance in some areas like big wooden/glass doors that communicate the different areas and at night you need to have them closed due to mosquitos and you need to open and close them regularly.

We really enjoy our time in the house.. We really enjoy the pool area..

This place is just beautiful. The location is perfect, the host replied to all of our questions very quickly and Luis was there to help us get settled rather quickly. We are definitely coming back.

The house is amazing. I really like the house. It’s very comfortable with a big and nice kitchen. The deck and pool are really lovely. Also Thanks to Luis, he was very helpful and kindly. It was a great time. Hope to go back soon.

Thank you very much for your hospitality! We had a great time! The house is amazing and everything inside as well!!! The outdoor entertaiment was spectacular and the views are incredible. The privacy of the property is perfect for this social distance time. I highly recommend the house!!!

The pictures of this house do not do it justice! This house is absolutely spectacular. The house is sparkling clean and brings in all of the elements. You can watch the sun rise and the sun set from the pool area. The house is open air so you get a great breeze through the home all day long. We hired the housekeeper - Sandra - to cook for us while we were there - she cooked delicious meals and was incredibly sweet. There is no A/C in this house, however, it was not a problem. It stayed fairly temperate throughout the day, and cooler at night. We also hired a driver which was incredibly helpful because the driveway is incredibly steep and windy!! Overall, none of us wanted to leave this house because it is absolutely spectacular and I cannot wait to come back and rent again!

Thank you so much it was a pleasure to host you and I would love to host you again

An amazing home, plenty of room and places to relax, quiet, clean and beautiful.

Amazing place. Beautiful layout, amazing sunsets by the pool, all around awesome place for a family of all ages. Would definitely recommend to anyone going to Guanacaste! Thanks.

This place is amazing. Spacious, large living rooms and corridors. Incredible kitchen and kitchen equipment. The social area and the pool are stunning; we wanted to go to a different beach everyday and decided to stay in instead due to the fantastic scenic views and wonderful pool, audio system and sand beds. Finally, the housekeeping team is incredible and friendly; they provide you with more than what you need and you end up feeling in a luxurious boutique hotel.

The location is amazing and the house is very stylish with wood finished and white furniture. The breeze is great, the only thing we struggled with is the heat during the day 12-5 with no AC it was a little hard but the pool saved us so anytime we wanted to refresh we jumped into the pool so it definitely helped. There are ceiling fans all over the house and rooms so this helps as well. Overall we loved it to be in the middle of nowhere on top of the heel with amazing views and the ocean view as well. I highly recommend to put AC in the rooms so you can take a nap during the day otherwise it’s a little sticky. The master suite is the best cause it has windows all around so the breeze is fantastic but the rest of the rooms not as much.

Amazing place, really clean and bigger than expected. The house is really nice

This place is spectacular. The views, the decor, and the privacy were amazing. We had some issues with the oven and the freezer being out of order, but Stephanie was very gracious and gave us a partial refund as a courtesy for the inconvenience. Other than that, the house had everything we needed for an amazing relaxing retreat for meditation and chill! The kitchen had all the cooking essentials you could ask for, and beautiful dinnerware. The nearest grocery store and fruit market is only 10-15min drive away. The water was not an issue for us, only having gone out twice in the early morning. The internet was reliable, except for when the power went out, which is to be expected. The location is pretty secluded, you’ll definitely need a car with 4 wheel drive to get around, also because the driveway is a very steep incline. Erling is the groundskeeper, he’s attentive, friendly, and even gave one of my guests a ride to the airport. I would absolutely love to stay here again!

Highly recommended. The house is really beautiful. Communication with the host.

Súper recomendado. La casa realmente hermosa. La comunicación con el anfitrión, excelente.

This house is amazing. There were 8 of us total (4 adults and 4 children) and there was still 1 spare bedroom which we didn't use. The pictures are true to what's actually there. There is no AC and you don't need it for those that may be concerned. The house is situated on a hilltop with fantastic breezes all day long. The house is very airy with multiple ceiling fans. Never felt hot while sleeping. The pool is amazing. The layout of the house is amazing. You can hear howler monkey's during your stay - it's really cool. Everyone loved the house. A couple of tips for people: 1. The house is on a hilltop - it's very steep so a vehicle is a must. This house is very secluded but 10-15 mins from local shops (supermarkets). We would go do groceries every couple of days. 2. There is no bbq instead an open flame grill - which we loved. Used some charcoals to cook some meals. We didn't use the Pizza oven but it was there. 3. The water in the house is gravity fed. A pump fills a tank that sits on a hilltop and feeds the taps into the house. Pretty much every day the water pump would shutdown and we would need to call their help and within 15-20 minutes it was resolved. So that was quick. We had potable water - the host provided 2 bottles for us which lasted a few days but we bought more at the local supermarket. 4. The beaches are 20-30 minutes away. Our favorites were not far. Playa Avellanas and our absolute favorite was Playa Mina - small beach which was hidden away and barely anyone there. We had the whole beach to ourselves. This beach was 40 minutes away and a bit bumpy getting there but that was the fun of it. 5. The main freezer stopped working on Day #2. We notified Ehrling and he mentioned that they need to get someone to come in and fix. This didn't happen. We didn't really care because there was a 2nd small freezer in the garage which worked. But it would be nice to have your food right there in one place - a small inconvenience but manageable. 6. Tons of dishes and pots/pans. There was everything you could think of. 7. You cannot throw toilet paper in the toilet. This might be an issue with some people. We have our own cottage with a septic and we usually don't put toilet paper in the toilet so for us this wasn't a deal breaker but again it's something that others maybe concerned with. So you put soiled toilet paper in the trash next to the toiled. There are 2 ladies that come and clean the place daily or as you deem necessary. If there is one concern is that the water issue needs to be addressed by the host. I could see people that pay a lot of money expect a necessity like water being available all the time. The guys that came and fixed the issue were prompt so for us it was not a big issue. Even with this issue the house is fantastic and I still give it 5 Stars. I would stay here again without hesitance. Thank you and hopefully this review helps others looking to rent and the host.

We really enjoy our stay in this house. The deco and design of the living room are fantastic. The room and the kitchen also are great. the full equipped kitchen was perfect to spend full day at the house. We really recommande this design house with beautiffull seaview.

We absolutely loved staying at this place. It was our second time. It’s truly a gem. We will be back 100%.

Amazing tranquil place. Complete solitude and joining with nature. Great thanks to Stephanie for this vacation l!!!

This is probably one of the best beach view homes in Guanacaste.  I highly recommend it for families and friends looking for a safe and secure place to enjoy quiet time.  Also pet friendly — which is somewhat rare in CR.

Not the vacation we expected Although the house is beautiful, very private, cozy and the views are amazing I do need to clarify some important things to future guests. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, water wasn’t running on 3 of the 5 showers of the house and not one faucet worked including the kitchen’s. We also tried using the oven but it never turned on. In the house Erlin is the guy in charge of everything he did try his best to solve the water issue but it was clear he had no idea what was going on. On the first night we arrived he says he forgot his cellphone on the house and the next day he arrived it was nowhere to be found. When we wrote to Stephanie letting her know about the problems at the house she responded that the water issue was fixed from the beginning by Erlin (which wasn’t) and almost implied that we had stolen Erlin’s celphone. We wrote back explaining the situation and never got an answer back from her. We are really desapointed to have paid for amenities that were not met and for the service offered by the host. Last, before our arrival we had agreed on a special price per night, which Stephanie wasn’t able to send the special offer through airbnb, so she proposed for us to pay the complete value and she would give us the cash back at our arrival. This never happened and when I wrote her about it, she stopped responding. I’ll definetly go back to Tamarido since its a beautiful and magical place, but not to this house. It’s not worth the price and the host is terrible.

We had a wonderful stay in this fantastic house. The house is beautiful, clean and the view just incredible. Very good service , Erling and Gloria keep everything nice and clean.

This place is a dream. It's stylish and clean. It's perfectly positioned to enjoy sunrises and sunsets. The lighting throughout the villa is magical. The pool is a delight. We have such an amazing time. Stephanie was great to communicate with and answer all the questions. She arranged for us to have a private chef during our stay, for extra cost and so worth it. When we arrived in the evening we had our dinner ready. It was a fantastic way to start our holiday. The villa is fully equipped. The sounds system is great, even at the pool. You can even make your own oven baked pizza with the outdoor oven that the villa has. Truly a dream come true. I'd 100% stay there again! Thanks Stephanie!

The house is beautiful, very spacious, beautiful views and perfect decor. Amazing surrounding nature.

La maison est superbe très spacieuse, la vue magnifique et la décoration parfaite. La nature environnante incroyable.

There are a couple of things that I will mention before what is about to be a fairly scathing review, which may account for SOME of the issues we had at this house. One thing, we are an individual couple renting a large house, not a large group. Therefore, the huge expense of this house was not spread over lots of people, which would have made some of this less ridiculous. The other, is that we rented for a long period of time, which gave us plenty of time to experience things that may have gone unnoticed once or twice or may not even have happened (like the mold that ruined all of our shoes and toiletry cases). However, this house was the straw that broke the camel’s back… we will not be using AirBnB ever again, unless it is for a very short rental, as AirBnB does nothing to insure any sort of quality parameters… The very first thing we noticed about this house (my boyfriend was a Navy pilot, so he is pretty adept at finding where we are on maps and whatnot) was that this house is TEN KILOMETERS or SIX MILES (as the crow flies) inland from where it is indicated on the AirBnB map. We specifically chose a house that was walking distance from the beach… this house was 30 minutes in a 4x4 through a jungle to the beach. When we informed AirBnB of this, they simply responded that the blue circle was not necessarily accurate. But let me put this in perspective: That would be like putting the blue circle over an apartment on The Upper East side of Manhattan and having the residence be in a jail cell at Riker’s Island!!!! Or, a nice little place in San Diego actually being in Tijuana. And, mind you, those six miles are Costa Rican Jungle, not a freeway…. The blue circle (NOT the house) IS however located inside a lovely gated community called Hacienda Pinilla, where we are living now… as that is how far we WANTED to be from the beach. Next… There is no A/C. This was OUR bad that we assumed a house this expensive would have it… it does not. And that sucks. Seriously, it sucks a lot. Internet: It works (very slowly) as long as it is not raining. Seriously, the rain makes the internet not work… and for up to five days at a time. We actually moved to Costa Rica and need internet for work, so we had to leave and check into hotels a couple times to get the Internet access we required. TV: We didn’t come here to watch TV, but it doesn’t work, so it didn’t matter. The dish actually points directly at trees, which is kind of funny. The Help: Ehrling and Maria are both friendly, but it becomes clear pretty quickly that their constant presence in the house is less about serving you as the guest, and more about watching the house....

Hi Alexa I'm surprised by your review I think this is a retaliation to the invoices that I sent you regarding the damage of the stairs caused by your dog and the broken screen by your boyfriend. we could've talked about it to resolve that issue without writing this inaccurate review. Nowhere in the listing it's mentioned that the house is on the beach the house is situate 3 km from Hacienda Pinilla, 13 km from Playa Negra, 10 km from Playa Avillans, and 12 km from Tamarindo. Regarding the Wi-Fi this is out of anybody's control when mother nature decides to burn the transmitters with the lightning, The problem was not coming from the house. In reference to the speed of the Internet I offered to send the technician up to verify the equipment and you didn't except, you said it was working good there was no need for more speed. Perhaps I should send you all our correspondence. Regarding the staff you refused to have them there every day, now you're complaining that the house was dirty with bugs!! Maria she's there to clean the house and take care of clients Erling is there to maintain the garden and clean the pool. not watch the house like you mentioned. I hope that you're going to find peace of mind and your next venture like my guest found peace of mind in my property if you read the reviews.

Amazing place to stay if you want to relax! Views are amazing, the house is beautiful and you are about 20 mn from the beaches. Maria is there all day and can cook for you if you want, she is excellent! 

Great place! Would be back without a problem! Amazing peace and harmony.

Excelente lugar! Volvería sin problema! Una paz y armonía increíble.

You won't expect to find this stunning place after driving on the gravel road. What a magnificent space. Wow  constant breeze and open spaces. Don't think I've slept as good as I did there ever.  It's a place to relax and disconnect from the world. As listed is not near the water but close enough to drive to it. 15-20 from tamarindo and all beaches around.  Maria the maid was awesome preparing us fabulous dinner and breakfast. Sometimes at the pool or inside in the dining room. You have to arrange for it before arrival with host and will be extra but it's worth it. Buy the groceries and she will cook for you. The house is cleaned daily by Maria. You will find your comfy beds made when you return from the beach. I will stay here again for sure. I've travelled the world and stayed in mansions all over. This place it's magical I strongly recommend it. Don't be afraid of the road prior getting there. Rent an SUV if possible to climb up the hill as it's very steep. Enjoy !  

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The house was everything we expected from the pictures and more. The view and sunset is absolutely amazing!! Stephanie helped accommodate our meals and Maria was absolutely amazing with her cooking!

4BR Luxury Villa