Brilliant Retreat Tamarindo is a beautifully maintained and well-stocked home with 4 spacious bedrooms that sleep up to 8 people comfortably. 3 of the bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, with 4 bathrooms in total. The tropical home has a private pool and lush gardens overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The space The stand alone home is located in a quiet neighborhood in the hills of Tamarindo. The home is perfectly located a short walking distance from downtown, allowing you to enjoy the peace and tranquility of Costa Rica while still being close enough to downtown to walk down the hill and enjoy all that Tamarindo and the beach has to offer. From the back gate of the property you are only a 10-15 minute walk to downtown Tamarindo and the beach, which offers great restaurants, local markets, live music, nightlife, shopping, a skatepark, basketball court, pickle ball courts, gyms, yoga studios, surfing, beautiful beaches, and more! The home has 4 spacious bedrooms and 4.5 Bathrooms, with a total of 5 beds that can sleep up to 8 people comfortably. There is one bedroom on the lower level of the home that has direct access to the downstairs terrace and pool area that is perfect for any guests that are not able to climb the stairs. The other 3 bedrooms are all located on the second level of the home and all have their own attached en-suite bathrooms and beautiful views of the ocean and mountains. 2 of the upstairs bedrooms, including the Master Bedroom, have direct access to the upstairs covered terrace, the perfect place to drink your morning coffee while enjoying the nature and ocean views or to enjoy an evening cocktail while experiencing one of our incredible Tamarindo sunsets! The open concept kitchen, dining, and living rooms make up one large great room that is perfect for enjoying group time together, cooking a meal, watching a movie, or playing board games! The grounds of the property are all beautifully landscaped and it is common to see monkeys, lizards, parakeets, iguanas, hummingbirds, and other wildlife in the trees and gardens. There is plenty of parking on the property with room for 2 vehicles in the driveway inside the security gate. There is also plenty of additional free parking on the street if necessary. Guest access You will have access to the entire home, which includes 4 large bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 king bed 2 full bed & 1 queen bed. an open concept fully furnished kitchen, dining, and living room, electric garage and electric gate, outdoor covered terraces on both levels of the home, private pool, and beautifully landscaped grounds, all located inside a security wall that surrounds the property. Other things to note Strictly 🚭 NO smoking 🚭 and NO burning candles or any items.

## The Space

Brilliant Retreat Tamarindo is a well-maintained and fully equipped home featuring four spacious bedrooms that comfortably accommodate up to eight guests. Three of the bedrooms include en-suite bathrooms, with a total of four bathrooms throughout the property. This tropical residence offers a private pool and lush gardens with views overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

The standalone house is situated in a peaceful neighborhood in the hills of Tamarindo. It is conveniently located within walking distance to downtown, allowing guests to enjoy the tranquility of Costa Rica while being close enough to explore the vibrant town and beach.

From the back gate, it is only a 10 to 15-minute walk to downtown Tamarindo and the beach. The area offers a variety of attractions including excellent restaurants, local markets, live music, nightlife, shopping, a skatepark, basketball and pickleball courts, gyms, yoga studios, surfing, and beautiful beaches.

The home includes:

- Four spacious bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms
- Five beds total: two king beds, two full beds, and one queen bed
- One bedroom on the lower level with direct access to the terrace and pool area, ideal for guests who prefer to avoid stairs
- Three bedrooms on the second floor, each with an en-suite bathroom and stunning ocean and mountain views
- Two upstairs bedrooms, including the master, open onto a covered terrace perfect for morning coffee or evening cocktails while enjoying sunsets

The open-concept kitchen, dining, and living areas form a large great room ideal for group gatherings, cooking, watching movies, or playing board games.

The property grounds are beautifully landscaped and frequently visited by local wildlife such as monkeys, lizards, parakeets, iguanas, and hummingbirds.

Parking includes space for two vehicles inside the gated driveway, with additional free parking available on the street if needed.

## Guest Access

Guests have full access to the entire home, which includes:

- Four large bedrooms
- Four bathrooms
- Two king beds, two full beds, and one queen bed
- Fully furnished open-concept kitchen, dining, and living room
- Electric garage and electric gate
- Covered outdoor terraces on both levels
- Private pool
- Beautifully landscaped grounds secured by a perimeter wall

## Other Things to Note

- Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the property.
- Burning candles or any open flames are not allowed.

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4BR villa

Private Home 5bed/4bath/4bedroom Brilliant Retreat - Houses for Rent in Tamarindo, Provincia de Guanacaste, Costa Rica

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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!

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.

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

Nos atendió Cedric, fue muy amable y bueno con nosotros. Sin embargo al momento de hacer check-in nos comunicó unas nuevas reglas de parte del propietario bastante absurdas e inesperadas como por ejemplo: no poder parquear en el garaje o no poder bajar los aires a menos de 25 grados (considerando que la zona es muy caliente) Si hubiéramos conocido esas nuevas reglas al momento de hacer la reserva, hubiéramos considerado mejor si hospedarnos ahí o en otro lugar. Recomendamos incluir todas las reglas desde el principio

No-where on our listing do we say the garage is available for guest parking. We have updated our listing to make this more clear. There is plenty of parking in the driveway and in front of the home for 4 vehicles. We are dismayed to receive a bad review for something we never promised. Notice how many five-star reviews we have over the years. We cannot please everyone, some are chronic complainers. But if you're a normal person, you will truly appreciate all the extra effort we put in to make your stay special! Thank you to the hundreds of guests who have given us fair reviews over the years!

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!

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!

This house was perfect for our family of 5 and my MIL. One bedroom on the main floor for my MIL and all other rooms upstairs. Everyone had their own bathrooms. The pool and BBQ were great. Lots of pool and beach supplies. Walkable. Beautiful views. Loved our stay!

Tim and Analou are wonderful hosts who went above and beyond our expectations in many ways. The place is exceptionally clean, well-located, and provides a comfortable stay. We highly recommend renting this place!

My group had an absolutely wonderful time in Tamarindo. The airbnb was extremely well stocked and completely spotless. I can't recommend it enought. the host was also very helpful and friendly!

Thanks for visiting Tamarindo with us! We enjoyed your stay, too. Come again anytime!

Our group had a lovely stay at Tim and Analous house. Everything was in perfect condition! They made sure we had a very good stay. We would recommend their house to everyone. Thank you both!!

It was great having you! Come again whenever you please!

We just stayed at Tim and Analou's place in Tamarindo. First, I can't say enough about Tim and Analou. They were great, super friendly, responsive, patient and really take pride in their place. They answered all of our questions rapidly, even the inane ones. The place itself is perfect. 4 large bedrooms, well stocked kitchen with everything you could need. Pool area was large and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay at Brilliant Retreat. Highly recommended.

Thanks for your kind words. It was a pleasure hosting you. Visit Tamarindo again anytime!

This place by far exceeded our expectations. The place was clean and massive! The pictures do not do it justice. There were so many little bonuses that made our experience even better. They had beach equipment, work out stuff, and a very well stoked kitchen. Both Tim and Analou were very responsive and helpful. We were unfortunately stranded due to a storm but they both accommodated us through stay extensions and helpful information. The place was cleaned tremendously well. Fantastic stay that made our time in Tamarindo so much better. Thank you both!

Thanks so much! We try our best, and we also appreciate how you took care of our treasure in Tamarindo.

We would definitely stay here again. Tim and Analou responded almost immediately when we asked a question.  I loved that they thought of the little things like having power cords everywhere to charge phones. The house and pool were beautiful and the view of the sunset from the deck took our breath away. The path out the back gate made the walk to town much faster. This was perfect for our two families with eight people.

Our group of 8 absolutely enjoyed our stay! The pool and back area were very accommodating when just hanging out away from busy town. The place was VERY clean and kitchen was full a great amenities. we arrived on Valentines Day and they had special treats awaiting. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful property in Tamarindo!!!!!

The host are amazing and went the extra mile. The view is amazing and walking down wasn’t too bad. I appreciate the response and hospitality. Pura vida!

Tim and Analou had the best equipped home I've rented through Airbnb. We rent a luxury condo of ours in Vail through Airbnb and their place had it all:  All the beach necessities, well stocked kitchen, abundance of towels and supplies for our week - truly impressive.  We were so delighted because they also decorated the house for the holidays as we rented over the Christmas break, exceeding our expectations. We were a family of 7 adults and the house had more than enough space for us to enjoy our time together and separate when we wanted.

Brilliant Retreat in Tamarindo was just that. Brilliant. Our hosts Tim and Anna-lou made our extended vacation a memorable one. Anna-lou was friendly, bubbly, & attentive. Their home was a perfect for our family of 9 (including 2 babies). They advised us prior to arrival about where get supplies & accommodated our needs throughout our stay. They were prompt when delivering water, fixed the hotwater tank when we noted the showers were lukewarm, cleaned the pool/tidied the garden, & supplied us with many items we expected to purchase ourselves (coolers, beach chairs, boogie boards). The location was close enough to town (15 minute walk by road, 10 minutes using the path behind the property) but private enough for us to relax & chill by the pool - the range of kitchen amenities on such occasions made cooking a pleasure. The only challenge was managing water usage during the dry season when the town often shuts the water off. Fortunately the home has a cistern and we never ran out. 10/10!

Tim's and Analou's place was exactly as described. It was huge, clean, and it had all the promised amenities. It made for a great stay for the 8 of us. It was actually closer to town than we realized because of the path that ran behind the property. We heard howler monkeys snorting for days, thinking they were pigs nearby. Then we finally saw them in the trees and realized that shorting was them! We would definitely consider staying here again if were back in Tamarindo. They were responsive when there was a water issue that was related to the city shutting down water.

I would like to mention, that if life happens, as it tends to do, and Chris or guests break or damage something, they will take responsibility, which I think all hosts should appreciate. I don't see any way to modify my review to reflect this fact, so I'm leaving it here as a reply to this review.

Muy agradecido con el Sr. Tim y su familia por la oportunidad de podernos quedar es su Airbnb, el cual recomiendo 110%, un lugar cómodo, acoger, limpio muy bien, organizado y con muchas facilidades, por mucho uno de los Airbnb que he visitado.

Everything stated in the description is what you can expect. Perfect!

Brilliant Retreat is a hidden gem in Tamarindo. We stayed 5 nights at the Turquoise Room which was really beautiful, comfortable, big, bright and stylish. The house has a very beautiful backyard with a swimming pool and some hammocks. It has a very well equipped kitchen. It is located in a quiet area of the town and is 15 minutes away from the main street. Analou and Tim are definitely superhosts!

Great hosts and a very nice property.  Quiet location with excellent amenities.

Tim and Analou are great hosts. Very open, thoughtful. We felt as if we were visiting our best friends. They made our stay very easy and pleasant. I would give them 10 stars  if it would be possible. Strongly recommend their place for everybody.  The place is somewhat on the heal, this was not a problem for us because we love walking and enjoyed every time of it.  Their place located just 5min walk from downtown and very easy to reach. Tim's and Analou's  hospitality is outstanding and we had a great experience.

Beautiful house,so big and very very clean! Not near the beach but 10 minutes walking down the hill.

Great place! Owners are friendly and responsive, with good advice about restaurants and things to do in Tamarindo. The place was clean, and we had a great stay! One thing to be aware of is that even though the house is near the restaurants/beach, the house is on a fairly large hill. It wasn't a problem for us, but for the elderly or those that have issues with mobility, you might need to use a taxi often (owners can give you contact info or tips for getting taxis, or sometimes even give you a ride!). Overall, a great place!

The house is nice and the bedroom as well.  They are very helpful and organized.  We had fun.

Great location, clean space, and attentive hosts.

Awesome place to stay. Great location and a beautiful house. The owner was very welcoming and helpful for providing tips and directions around the town

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