A private pool, Pacific views, and lush gardens define this 4BR villa in Tamarindo. Sleeps up to 10 with spacious living areas, terraces, gated parking, and a 10–15-minute walk to downtown and the beach.
Brilliant Retreat Tamarindo
Brilliant Retreat Tamarindo is a beautifully maintained, well-equipped home with four spacious bedrooms and five beds, accommodating up to eight guests comfortably. The property features a private pool, lush gardens, secure fencing, and views of the Pacific Ocean.
There is gated driveway parking for two vehicles. Additional free street parking is also available if needed.
The Space
This detached home is situated in a quiet neighborhood in the hills of Tamarindo. Its location offers a peaceful Costa Rican setting while remaining within walking distance of downtown and the beach.
From the property’s back gate, downtown Tamarindo and the beach are approximately a 10–15-minute walk away. The area offers:
- Restaurants
- Local markets
- Live music and nightlife
- Shopping
- Skatepark
- Basketball court
- Pickleball courts
- Gyms and yoga studios
- Surfing
- Beautiful beaches
The home includes four spacious bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, with five beds in total:
- Two king beds
- Two full beds
- One queen bed
One bedroom is located on the lower level and provides direct access to the downstairs terrace and pool area, making it suitable for guests who may have difficulty climbing stairs.
The remaining three bedrooms are on the second level. Each has a private en-suite bathroom and beautiful views of the ocean and mountains.
Two upstairs bedrooms, including the primary bedroom, have direct access to the covered upper terrace. This is an ideal spot for morning coffee with views of the surrounding nature and ocean, or for enjoying an evening cocktail while watching a Tamarindo sunset.
The open-concept kitchen, dining area, and living room form one spacious great room. It is well suited for spending time together, preparing meals, watching movies, or playing board games.
The property’s grounds are beautifully landscaped. Guests may commonly see monkeys, lizards, parakeets, iguanas, hummingbirds, and other wildlife among the trees and gardens.
Guest Access
Guests have access to the entire home and property, including:
- Four spacious bedrooms
- 4.5 bathrooms
- Fully furnished open-concept kitchen, dining area, and living room
- Covered outdoor terraces on both levels
- Private pool
- Landscaped grounds
- Secure walls surrounding the property
The garage is not available for vehicle parking. The driveway can accommodate two vehicles inside the security gate, and space is available in front of the home for two additional vehicles.
Parking
- Gated driveway parking for two vehicles
- Additional space in front of the home for two vehicles
- Free street parking nearby
House Rules
Smoking of any kind is prohibited inside the property, on the balconies, and near the windows. Smoking is permitted only in the barbecue area.
Please do not leave cigarette butts inside the house.
Additional Information
From November through April, short stays may not be accepted.
The home is owner-managed, and the owners take great pride in its care and presentation. They welcome feedback if anything is not maintained to a high standard.
Owners and workers visit three times per week to check the pool and outdoor areas, usually from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. The schedule may change due to holidays or illness.
Guest reviews
4.9
· 34 reviews
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Cleanliness
4.9
Accuracy
4.9
Communication
4.6
Location
5.0
Check-in
4.9
Value
What guests are saying
5
Alex
4 months ago
The hosts were very helpful and responsive. House was clean upon arrival. Respond fast. I went for my bday and they offered to make me a cake. Super sweet people. Always kept us updated on things happening daily. Back yard is beautiful with a back trail straight to town. The kitchen is perfect or cooking anything or reheating food. Spacious for family’s who cook. My friends and I ate out a lot though. 10000/10 for the house and service. We will definitely be back.
5
Kevin
6 months ago
This is a great home for a large family or group. We had 8 adult family members and had plenty of room. Tim and Analou are wonderful hosts along with Karol who is local and knowledgeable. Well equipped and well maintained - you won’t be disappointed about anything. The town and beach are easily walkable but the back yard path and road could be a challenge for some. With the heat of Costa Rica the backyard pool is a fantastic bonus. We would definitely stay here again on a return trip. Our family loved it.
5
Helena
7 months ago
Great stay! Very welcoming couple and a beautiful and clean house. Very responsive and helpful. About a 10-15 minute walk to the beach/town. Highly recommend
5
Andrea
7 months ago
Brilliant Retreat was a great place to stay at for our family vacation with lots of amenities; Lots of room for 7 people. The place was very clean. We enjoyed spending our afternoons at the pool. Analou and Tim were great hosts, always accessible and responded immediately to our texts. I would stay here again.
5
Shriya
7 months ago
Really pretty and very well-stocked place! Loved the pool area. Good communication and response time from the hosts. There is a bit of an uphill climb via a gravel road to get to this place - only an issue for us when we wanted to hear heels. 😅 No real complaints from our group of 8!
5
Victoria
8 months ago
What an amazing place to stay in Tamarindo! We were six adults, but could have accommodated eight as is a four bedroom, four bathroom place. Tim and Analou are very lovely people and great hosts. Their place is spacious and has everything you could need for a great stay; well appointed kitchen, washer and dryer, beautiful pool with lots of outdoor furniture for lounging, clothes line for drying towels, charcoal bbq, great wifi, Bluetooth speaker, literally nothing was missing. The kitchen tap water is filtered, the fridge has filtered water and ice cube maker, and they also have a water dispenser for hot and cold. Air conditioning works really well and each bedroom has a safe for valuables, laptops, passports, etc. The back gate leads to a shortcut path to downtown and we 60+ year olds huffed and puffed a little on the way back but saw it as a way to earn our great meals cooked in or at the many great area restaurants. Loved our stay and will gladly return! Thanks Tim and Analou!
5
Lars
8 months ago
Had a wonderful stay in Tamarindo. The house was very spacious and clean. The outdoor space was a treat and had all the amenities that you might need. The back path made it easy to get to the city centre 10 min walking.
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Oscar
9 months ago
Cedric took care of us, he was very nice and kind to us. However, at the time of check-in, we were informed of some new rules from the owner that were quite absurd and unexpected, such as: not being able to park in the garage or not being able to lower the air conditioning to less than 25 degrees (considering that the area is very hot) If we had known these new rules at the time of booking, we would have considered whether it was better to stay there or somewhere else. We recommend including all rules from the start
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Carla
9 months ago
The Brilliant Retreat Tamarindo was the perfect vacation spot! We spent 3 days in LaFortuna, and were looking forward to a great beach stay, and the house exceeded our expectations. The house is spacious and well-appointed, and the kitchen is one of the best stocked we've ever experienced in an AirBnB, with every cooking item and appliance you would ever need (although the restaurants in town are so great, you won't want to cook). The pool area is fantastic, surrounded by beautiful flowers and plantings. Cedric, the local host greeted us upon our arrival and departure, and was always responsive and available. The area is quiet and safe, but the roads around the house are pretty rough, for both walking and driving - but that's Costa Rica! All in all, a wonderful stay!
5
Stephen
9 months ago
Our stay at Tim’s place was fantastic! The home was impeccably clean and well-stocked with everything we needed. We especially enjoyed spending time relaxing by the pool, which made the stay even better. Cedric was very accommodating and shared great local tips. We can’t wait to come back!
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