Enjoy tranquil, expansive Tambor beach just outside this beachfront villa located within the gated community of Los Delfines Golf and Country Club. See the sunrise over the bay, listen to the waves, feel the ocean breezes, smell the ocean air, and hear the calls of the howler monkeys and scarlet macaws while relaxing on your balcony or by the pool. Floor-to-ceiling windows and doors in the living room and master bedroom provide beautiful views of the pool, beach, and ocean. The space This house is located in the Bayside area of Los Delfines and is one of 8 houses that form a horseshoe around the pool, all facing the beach. (Contrary to what Airbnb states, we are NOT 9 minute walk from the beach. Notice the beach and ocean in the pictures from inside the house and from the patio.) (I especially like to hear and watch the howler monkeys in the trees in the park 25 ft from the front door. The other morning, we saw over 15 in those trees, some with babies hanging onto moms.) The house is beautifully decorated with local wood furniture and decorations. The owner is an artist and has displayed some of her artwork at the house as well. There are air-conditioning units and large ceiling fans in every room and the whole house is serviced with fiber optic WiFi. The downstairs has an open floor plan with a large dining/living area and a custom, well-appointed kitchen with wood cabinets, quartz countertops and new appliances. An alcove off the living room has a semi-private queen size day bed with its own full bathroom. There's a beautiful dining table that seats 8 and a living room area with beautiful leather seating. The two sliding doors open to a patio with reclining lounge chairs, a table and chairs to seat 6, a large live-wood table that sits up to 8 people, and a propane barbecue grill. A hammock hanging under the palm trees on the beach are waiting for you to lay back and read a book or take a nap. At the top of the staircase, beyond a small yoga/meditation area, are the three bedrooms each with an ensuite bathroom and with floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors! The master suite has a king-sized bed, a large bathroom with ocean views from the shower, and floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors that opens to a a large balcony along two sides of the bedroom overlooking a fantastic view of the pool and ocean with fans. We invite you to sit out there in the early mornings in the cool breeze, watch the scarlet macaws swoop by in pairs and just marvel at the view. It's also delightful to sleep at night with all the doors and windows open listening to the ocean waves. The other two ensuite bedrooms each have queen-size beds and great views...one with a view of the ocean and one with a view of the mountains. This villa sits on an expansive, 4-mile beach with nice soft black sand...easy to walk on, and a very gradual slope to the beach. It's not a great surfing beach since it's in a bay, but it's a fantastic swimming beach. There's a nice pool just about 15 steps from the patio that we share with only seven other houses. On-site amenities include a beautiful 9 hole golf course, alfresco restaurant on the beach, grocery/convenience store, bank machine, pro shop, rentals, and guided tours. There are lots of places to go and things to do in the area. How about a boat tour to Tortuga Island to see the turtles, a visit to the Curú Wildlife Refuge, horseback riding on the beach from Montezuma to El Chorro, hiking to local waterfalls and swimming in their pools, experience a Montezuma canopy tour walking over a waterfall, or exploring the well-known surf towns of Montezuma and Santa Teresa for some great restaurants, shopping, and fun nightlife? And when you're done with the adventures and hustle and bustle, come home to the peace and quiet of your Tambor beach getaway. There’s a well-stocked convenience store within the gated community, a (slightly) bigger store in the town of Tambor just down the road, or a couple of bigger grocery stores about 25 minutes away in Cóbano. If you don't want to cook, there's a charming open-air restaurant just a nice stroll across the park next to the house with great food and very friendly owners. And if that's not enough, the villa is also located just down the walkway within the community from one of Costa Rica’s nicest golf courses. Only about 3-4 hrs from San José, depending on traffic, across a ferry, or a 30 minute ride in a small prop plane to Cóbano only 25 minutes away. Come make yourself at home at a true tropical paradise! Guest access Los Delfines is a gated community so only residents and their guests are able to enter the community. There is a beautiful 9-hole golf course on the premises which is open to the public for a fee. Tennis courts are free and on a first-come, first-serve basis. At the house, there is a carport where you can park 2 cars. Other things to note Things To Do (within an hour of our beach house) At Los Delfines (the community where our villa is) • Lay out on the lounge chairs on the beach • Build sandcastles • Snorkel • Ride the waves on a boogie board or a surfboard • Swim in the pool • Walk or run on the 4-mile beach • Play golf on the 9-hole golf course among native animals • Birdwatch, especially pairs of macaws that hang out in the trees by the house • View native animals: howler monkeys, spider monkeys, white-faced monkeys, iguanas, armadillos, deer, raccoon, caimans, sea turtles, sloths • Play tennis • Play pickleball • Paddleboard • Visit Barceló Resort for some shopping (Less than a mile down the beach) • Go deep sea fishing with local fishermen • Go on a bioluminescent boat tour right from the beach in front of the house Within 30 minutes • Night kayaking with bioluminescence • Hike through the jungle to local waterfalls • Go to the farmer’s market on Saturday mornings • Go fishing with a local fisherman • Horseback riding on the beach • ATV tour on the beach and in the jungle • Tour the Tortuga Islands - snorkel and scuba dive • Visit the Curú Wildlife Refuge Within an hour • Visit Montezuma for shopping, surfing, and great restaurants • Zipline to the Montezuma Waterfall (most iconic waterfalls in Costa Rica) • Cliff dive at the Montezuma Falls, rope swing, swim in the pools • Visit Malpaís, a surfer’s paradise • Canopy tours • Quad biking • Kite surfing • Day trip to Cabo Blanco Strict Reserve - Costa Rica’s first protected area • Visit Santa Teresa - world-class surfing, great sunsets • Sports fishing • Scuba diving As you can see there's tons to do in the area! :)

## The Space

Enjoy the peaceful and expansive Tambor beach just steps from this beachfront villa, situated within the gated community of Los Delfines Golf and Country Club. Relax on your balcony or by the pool while watching the sunrise over the bay, listening to the waves, feeling the ocean breeze, and smelling the fresh sea air. You may also hear howler monkeys and scarlet macaws nearby.

The living room and master bedroom feature floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors that offer stunning views of the pool, beach, and ocean.

This villa is located in the Bayside area of Los Delfines, one of eight homes arranged in a horseshoe shape around the pool, all facing the beach. Contrary to some listings, the beach is visible and accessible directly from the house and patio.

The house is beautifully furnished with local wood pieces and decorations. The owner, an artist, has displayed some of her artwork throughout the villa. Each room is equipped with air conditioning units and large ceiling fans, and the entire home has fiber optic WiFi.

Downstairs offers an open floor plan combining a spacious dining and living area with a custom kitchen featuring wood cabinets, quartz countertops, and new appliances. An alcove off the living room includes a semi-private queen-size daybed with its own full bathroom.

The dining table seats eight, and the living room has comfortable leather seating. Two sliding doors open to a patio furnished with reclining lounge chairs, a table and chairs for six, a large live-wood table seating up to eight, and a propane barbecue grill. A hammock hangs under the palm trees on the beach, perfect for relaxing with a book or taking a nap.

Upstairs, beyond a small yoga and meditation area, are three bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom and floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors. The master suite features a king-size bed, a large bathroom with ocean views from the shower, and glass sliding doors opening to a spacious balcony that wraps around two sides of the room. From here, enjoy fantastic views of the pool and ocean while feeling the cool breeze and watching scarlet macaws fly by.

The other two bedrooms each have queen-size beds and ensuite bathrooms. One offers ocean views, while the other overlooks the mountains.

## Location and Beach

This villa sits on a vast, four-mile stretch of soft black sand beach with a gentle slope, ideal for walking and swimming. While the bay location is not suited for surfing, it provides excellent conditions for swimming.

The pool is just about 15 steps from the patio and is shared with only seven other houses.

## Amenities

On-site facilities within Los Delfines include:

- A beautiful 9-hole golf course
- An alfresco restaurant on the beach
- Grocery and convenience store
- ATM
- Pro shop
- Equipment rentals
- Guided tours
- Tennis courts (free, first-come, first-served)

Parking is available at the house with a carport that fits two cars.

## Nearby Activities

There are numerous activities and attractions within an hour of the villa:

### At Los Delfines Community

- Relax on lounge chairs at the beach
- Build sandcastles
- Snorkel
- Boogie board or surf
- Swim in the pool
- Walk or run along the four-mile beach
- Play golf on the 9-hole course amid native wildlife
- Birdwatch, especially for macaws near the house
- Spot native animals such as howler monkeys, spider monkeys, white-faced monkeys, iguanas, armadillos, deer, raccoons, caimans, sea turtles, and sloths
- Play tennis and pickleball
- Paddleboard
- Visit Barceló Resort for shopping (less than a mile down the beach)
- Go deep-sea fishing with local fishermen
- Take a bioluminescent boat tour departing from the beach in front of the house

### Within 30 Minutes

- Night kayaking with bioluminescence
- Jungle hikes to local waterfalls
- Saturday morning farmer’s market
- Fishing excursions with local fishermen
- Horseback riding on the beach
- ATV tours on the beach and in the jungle
- Tours to Tortuga Islands for snorkeling and scuba diving
- Visit Curú Wildlife Refuge

### Within One Hour

- Explore Montezuma for shopping, surfing, and dining
- Zipline to Montezuma Waterfall, one of Costa Rica’s most iconic waterfalls
- Cliff diving, rope swinging, and swimming at Montezuma Falls
- Visit Malpaís, a popular surfing destination
- Canopy tours
- Quad biking
- Kite surfing
- Day trips to Cabo Blanco Strict Nature Reserve, Costa Rica’s first protected area
- Visit Santa Teresa for world-class surfing and beautiful sunsets
- Sport fishing
- Scuba diving

## Additional Information

Los Delfines is a gated community accessible only to residents and their guests. The golf course is open to the public for a fee.

There is a well-stocked convenience store inside the community, with a larger store in the nearby town of Tambor. Bigger grocery stores are located about 25 minutes away in Cóbano.

For dining options, a charming open-air restaurant is just a short walk across the park next to the house, offering great food and friendly service.

The villa is conveniently located near one of Costa Rica’s finest golf courses, just a short walk within the community.

Travel time from San José is approximately 3 to 4 hours by car and ferry, or a 30-minute flight on a small propeller plane to Cóbano, which is 25 minutes from the property.

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Jeanette’s place was absolutely wonderful! Being right on the beach was so beautiful and provided easy access for our party whenever someone wanted to walk or swim or boogie board!  The grounds were very well kept, the house was top notch, beds were comfortable and kitchen well equipped.  The restaurant next door was really good food and so convenient.  We would highly recommend Jeanette’s place!

Excellent place, recommended. It's an old house, but the location is what makes it worthwhile.

Excelente lugar, recomendado, una casa antigua, pero lo que vale es la ubicación.

If you’re looking for each side get away in Costa Rica this is the place for you and your group. Steps outside your back patio are an immaculate pool, a wonderfully landscape outdoor space and a gorgeous sandy beach and shallow bay to enjoy your time in the ocean.  Jeanette was extremely helpful in planning a trip to this part of Costa Rica. She helped connect us with vocal guides and activities in and around Tambor. All and all, we thoroughly enjoyed our time at the condo as a great base to explore the surrounding region, as well as enjoy our time, relaxing by the pool or on the beach.

Sebastien welcomed us very warmly and a very nice stay

Sebastien nous a très bien accueilli et un très beau séjour

A little more dated than the pictures show. Could use a Reno. Nice location, pool, security, nearly deserted beach. Excellent communication, very responsive and helpful.

This is a beautiful location on the beach & with a pool to use as well. The house was perfect for our family of 4 & Jeannette was incredibly friendly with great recommendations. The complex had a restaurant that doubled as a fitness studio with various classes every morning that were free. The restaurant’s food was good & prices were very reasonable. And they had a great coffee shop as well. Plus you can golf, play pickle ball, & tennis. Loved the house, Los Delfines, & Costa Rica & will be back.

We have traveled a good bit over Clsta Rica and agreed this is one place we would come back to. Amazing location, easy to walk to the restaurant,  the pickup for tours on the beach, the safe ability for our kids to roam, the golf cart night hunts for monkeys and parrots 🦜...all of it was wonderful.  We had a great time relaxing and enjoying this space!

What an amazing place! The home is spacious with high ceilings and 4 FULL bathrooms. The layout and decor are so vibey (sorry, poor word choice) and there are plenty of places to soak up the stunning view. The shared pool is just steps from the house. We had it to ourselves most of the time, and it was nice to visit with other travelers if they were around. There’s a second, shallower pool - nice for families with small kids. Scarlet macaws fly around the property and we got to see the howler monkeys (thanks Jeannette!) The beach is wide and sandy, and the surf is great for swimming and boogie boarding. Our 5 yo daughter loved building sand castles and braving the waves. The location is remote (takes some time to get there), and a little “sleepier” than some of the other beach towns. We did some day trips/tours and it was a perfect home base. We are busy bees and it’s tough to force ourselves to relax, but boy was this the place to do it!! Thanks Jeannette and Bas!

Our family had a wonderful time at Jeanette’s place. The house was right in front of the beach and was stocked with all the essentials. Highly recommend staying here!

It's hard to put into words how amazing this place is. It's my 2nd time here and I don't think there's anywhere I'd rather be. Seeing the whales and dolphins in the bay just outside the back door, monkeys in the trees next to the house, and Scarlet Macaw flying overhead. Then after sundown swimming in the bioluminescent waters. It truly a magical place. The host, Jeannette, is absolutely amazing! She is extremely accommodating, friendly and knowledgeable. We were lucky enough to get to spend some time with her on this trip and we became fast friends. (FYI, her house is next door, available to rent, and even more beautiful than the one we stayed in)

Awwww!! You're so sweet. The grandkids and I really enjoyed hanging out with you and Abby (and "Cookies" eye-roll!!) HOpe our paths cross again sooner than later!

Excellent, this is the second time we have stayed in Bayside and we will continue to come. It's feeling at home in front of the sea! Thank you very much for your help when checking in.

Excelente, es la segunda vez que nos alojamos en Bayside y seguiremos viniendo. Es sentirse en casa frente al mar! Muchas gracias por las atenciones al ingresar.

Thank Jeannette for saving our vacation. The beautiful condominium with the sea nearby, very safe. Los Delfines is a spectacular place to spend a few days in total peace and tranquility. Recommended 100%

Agradecer a Jeannette porque nos salvó nuestras vacaciones. El condominio precioso con el mar a la par, muy seguro. Los Delfines es un lugar espectacular para pasar unos días en total paz y tranquilidad. Recomendado 100%

House is very nice! Besides, the atmosphere inside the club is very nice, everyone is very kind and friendly. It's definitely a place I'd go back to.

La casa está muy linda! Aparte el ambiente dentro del club es muy agradable, todos son muy amables y amigables. Definitivamente es un lugar al cual volvería.

Our stay was wonderful. The pictures don’t quite capture how lovely the place is. So clean and nicely appointed. The master is very nice!  Janette had everything you need for a nice stay from beach chairs to a blender and grill.  The view and being just steps to the pool and beach are awesome. We enjoyed hearing and seeing a party of howler monkeys in a tree by the restaurant a couple doors down, and the macaws fly overhead several times a day. There were around 10 scarlet macaws hanging out on the golf course on a regular basis. The people in the community were warm and welcoming and there were several events while we were there.  The beach has soft sand, great for kids to play on, and the water is warm. It’s shallow for a long ways, which is awesome and safe for play, but it does churn up the sand making the water not clear. Hard to beat warm, gentle water though!

Jeannette's property is exactly as advertised - breaktaking views met with relaxing living space make this a magical getaway for anyone travelling to this area of Costa Rica.  Property Manager Bas is the absolute best making sure anything we needed was attended to in a timely manner! Highly recommend for families and couples looking to enjoy everything the Bay of Whales has to offer.

We had a fantastic stay! The home is beautiful and as pictured/described with amenities. The grounds are gorgeous and very secure. We felt at home and very safe. The pool is great and the beach views are lovely. We enjoyed coffee on the patio every morning. The wildlife is also amazing! The mccaws (lapas) come by in the afternoon and look like flying rainbows. The monkeys came through while we were there also. Super cute. The restaurant next door has great food and the host is very helpful, proactive and responsive.  We travel often and highly recommend this spot!

Jeannette's place was beautiful and fit our family perfectly. The property manager greeted us and was very responsive to any questions we had throughout the stay. The restaurant next door and the market within the neighborhood were extremely convenient. The house is located about a half hour from the ferry; a half hour from Montezuma and about 20 minutes from the Curu Reserve, which I highly recommend. There is a pescedaria a few minutes down the street; we had some of the best tuna we've ever had from there. Also, we really enjoyed the farmers market in the neighborhood Sunday morning. Two things to note: the restaurant next door has great drinks and food, but is only open for dinner Wed through Sun, and bring more cash than you think you need. Most places take cards, but there is a significant surcharge to use them- up to 12%. We had Scarlet Macaws fly by our bedroom window every morning and the most beautiful sunset views from the house. We mostly had the pool and beach to ourselves

The bayside rental was amazing! We highly recommend it! The house was spacious and clean with lots of room for our 3 year old to play. The property was beautiful- steps from the beach and pool. Perfect for a family vacation. The beach was so private and quiet. And Jeanette gave lots of local recommendations for restaurants and activities which were excellent.

Beautiful place,  the location of the beach front house makes it magical.

Hermoso lugar,  la ubicación de la casa frente a la playa lo hace mágico.

Oh my goodness, we had high expectations for this stay in CR, but nothing could prepare us for the beauty of this location. The house itself was ell equipped, clean and spacious. But it was the surroundings that were perfect in every way….adjacent pool, beautiful gardens and then the sea. Just there through the palm trees! Truly we were all blown away. A bonus was that we got to meet Jeanette and her partner….went whale watching together and enjoyed tasting excellent home made tortillas. For bird watchers, this is also paradise as there are plenty of walks around the golf course to be enjoyed, with a lake nearby the house. All in all, this was a fabulous place to stay and we were so sorry to leave. Thank you Jeanette. Pura Vida 😍

The view was beautiful...and the woww beach.

La vue était magnifique...et la plage woww.

We had a lovely stay at Jeannette's house. The location is fabulous! Jeannette was very proactive in the exchanges and did everything to help us settle in on December 25th. She gave her some really good tips. The house matches the descriptions and photos. We would recommend this listing to all lovers of tranquility.

Nous avons passé un très bon séjour dans la maison de Jeannette. L’emplacement est fabuleux ! Jeannette a été très proactive dans les échanges et à tout fait pour nous aider à nous installer un 25 décembre. Elle a été de très bons conseils. La maison est conforme aux descriptions et aux photos. Nous recommandons ce logement à tous les amoureux de la tranquillité.

Was a great place to stay, enjoyed our stay there. very friendly area and great surroundings and peaceful beach.

My family and I had the most wonderful time.  The villa was beautiful, spacious, and felt like home.  The beach and pool are right outside the door.  The neighbors were friendly. The home and grounds were very well maintained.  Convenient and nice oceanfront restaurant next door.  Jeannette offered lots of suggestions for the area.  The property manager was super helpful and so nice. We had an additional treat of howler monkeys staying in the trees next door.  We can’t wait to come back or even call Costa Rica our second home.

A perfect place to holiday! Beach is steps away and nice pool if not wanting to get sandy. Lots of space, beds all had four pillows, SO nice, as well as big bath towels, separate towels for being outside. Kitchen very well equipped with big variety of pots and pans and enough dishes that you only need to run dishwasher once a day. Nice to have containers for all of the fresh fruit we kept cut up for snacking. Host helped line up a fishing trip and the restaurant just 100 yards down the beach cooked up the fish for us. Beach was sandy, no shoes needed to play in the water. No undertow and gentle waves so perfect for swimming every morning. Saw crabs, howler monkeys and parrots while out around the house. We had rental car, easier to get around but our two water trips had beachside pickup. Support from manager super easy. He was very flexible when we got in way later then expected and minor appliance issue resolved very fast. Easy to get a hold of and so friendly! Will return!

Jeannette’s home is fantastic! The location is really great and the home is comfortable and convenient. I loved sleeping with the doors and windows open to listen to…everything- birds, monkeys and waves. We enjoyed the bay and the pool but did many things off property like Isla Tortuga snorkeling, Montezuma Waterfalls, Santa Teresa to surf, & Bioluminescence kayaking. A few things renters should be aware of - the bar next door is fun and has some good dishes and treats. It also can have karaoke late into the night. If you are I. our family- it’s funny and you laugh hysterically at the song choices and performances. I can imagine if you are an early to bed early to rise type…you might want to sleep with the doors and windows closed. We were in the home over new years…and that was great with fireworks, etc Only downside- we could have used more towels. Not beach towels as Jeanette provides 6- but bath towels. Not a problem but more of an inconvenience when all guests are showering.

Thanks for the kind words, Taragh. Sorry to hear about the towel situation. I will check with the cleaners about that. There should be 8 bath towels and 8 beach towels left for renters, no matter how many people you have (Of course, 8 is the most that are allowed.) As for the karaoke, I will also talk to the proprietor of the rancho. The rancho is supposed to obey the noise cut-off of 10:00pm as well. Perhaps it was because you were there for New Years??? In any event, I will remind the rancho of the noise curfew for all of Los Delfines! I certainly don't want to have to sleep with my windows closed!! Thanks again! Come back soon. :)

We absolutely loved our stay at Jeannette's house. The location is perfect, just steps to both the pool and the beach front and safe in a gated community. The house is comfortable, well stocked, and very clean! We highly recommend for your stay in the area!

So glad you had a good time and a nice Christmas!  Come back again.  :)

The place is amazing, very nice, excellent place for family. The area is very safe and the house is very well equipped. The area is quiet, just to relax and really relax

El lugar es increible, muy bonito, excelente para familia. La zona es muy segura y la casa esta muy bien equipada. La zona es tranquila apenas para relajarse y de verdad descansar

The home was absolutely beautiful! Jeannette made the whole thing extremely easily. The absolute best part was her coming to tell us they were releasing baby turtles into the ocean and would we like to help. Truly a once in a lifetime experience! Highly recommend

This villa is an amazing location right on the ocean. You have beautiful views and can hear the ocean surf even with the windows closed. There is a nice community pool right outside the unit as well, and the owners had some pool noodles and body boards to use. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked. Jeanette also went above and beyond by helping us organize a bioluminescence boat tour (which was amazing!). Overall we were very pleased to stay here a couple nights while exploring Costa Rica.

Beautiful house right on the beach! we had a great time

Great host, great place, great times! Would definitely book here again

Wonderful spacious beach house directly on Tambor Beach. The house had every amenity we needed. Communication with the host and property manager was excellent. The setting is amazing with direct access to the beach and pool. We were able to swim in the ocean right in front of the house and take long walks in either direction on the beach. We felt very safe in the Los Delfines development. The pizza restaurant next door was so convenient. There were lots of activities to do in the area including snorkeling/diving at Isla Tortuga, bioluminescence kayaking tour, ATV-ing and costal fishing. Highly recommend this property and area of Costa Rica to explore!

Beautiful place with an excellent location, large and clean pool, nice neighbors, Jeannette is very friendly and attentive to our family, take care of all the details, the beach is incredible with a lot of peace and family enjoyment, 100% recommended if you want a real vacation, the beachfront house is a unique experience that everyone should experience.

Hermoso lugar con una excelente ubicación, piscina grande y aseada, agradables vecinos, Jeannette muy amable y atenta con nuestra familia, cuida todos los detalles, la playa es increible de mucha paz y disfrute familiar, 100% recomendado si deseas unas vacaciones de verdad, la casa al frente de la playa es una experiencia única que todos deberían de vivir.

Incredible beach front view. Highly recommended.

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