Serenidad al Sol

Overview

Experience Tamarindo from this renovated, custom-furnished townhouse in the small, gated Los Sueños II complex.

The property is located in peaceful surroundings while remaining close to local amenities:

• Five-minute walk to grocery stores
• Seven-minute walk to downtown nightlife
• Twelve-minute walk to the beach

Beach chairs, towels, a small cooler, and a wagon are provided to make trips to the beach easier.

The Space

Upon entering through the coded front gate, you will find a well-maintained common area and a centrally located saltwater pool.

Start your morning with coffee on the front porch, surrounded by tropical landscaping and seated in locally made Adirondack chairs. Coffee is provided.

Inside, the townhouse combines Costa Rican woodwork with modern furnishings and local décor.

Main Floor

The living room features a comfortable custom L-shaped sofa, providing space to:

• Read
• Browse the internet
• Watch television
• Relax with friends and family

The renovated kitchen includes beautiful handmade wood cabinets and is stocked with the cookware, tableware, and appliances needed for your stay. Coffee, sugar, and spices are also provided.

For outdoor cooking, the small back porch has a propane barbecue available for your use.

The breakfast bar is a convenient place to enjoy a meal, browse social media, or work while traveling.

The main floor also includes:

• A laundry room
• Full-sized washer and dryer
• Laundry detergent
• Clothes-drying rack
• Half bathroom

Bedrooms

The bedrooms are located upstairs, alongside local artwork collected from area markets. Local art and furnishings are featured throughout the property.

Both bedrooms include:

• Comfortable pillow-top mattresses
• Extra pillows
• Personal air-conditioning units
• Wi-Fi extenders for coverage throughout the home

The master bedroom features:

• King-size bed made from native wood
• Ample closet space
• Blackout curtains
• Juliet balcony
• Murphy desk that can be raised for working or lowered when not in use

You may even hear a howler monkey from the balcony.

The second bedroom includes:

• Queen-size bed
• Handmade armoire
• Room-darkening curtains
• Touch-operated reading lamps

For privacy and convenience, each bedroom has its own renovated full bathroom with custom vanities and easy-glide glass shower doors. Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash are provided.

Beach and Outdoor Amenities

Beach equipment is provided for your convenience, including:

• Beach towels
• Beach chairs
• Beach loungers
• Beach umbrella
• Cooler
• Wagon

Please shake out beach items before bringing them indoors and hang them on the hooks along the back wall.

The property also has:

• An outdoor shower for rinsing off sand
• An outdoor spout near the front door for washing your feet

Guest Access

During your stay, you will have access to the entire home and the shared areas of Los Sueños II, including the centrally located pool.

Parking spaces next to the property are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Free street parking is also available.

The complex entrance is secured by a coded gate. The unit also has a private code, which is changed for each guest. Your access codes will be provided the day before arrival.

You are welcome to use items in the unit, including condiments, oils, and spices. If you have untouched food remaining when you leave, please leave it for the cleaner rather than throwing it away.

Before departure:

• Place all garbage in tied bags and take it to the bins outside the side gate near Unit 1.
• Do not access the owner’s locked storage area in the unit.

Pool and Quiet Hours

The pool and common areas are available from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Please respect the neighbors and keep noise to a minimum if you are outside after 10:00 p.m. The administration asks guests to move indoors after that time.

Environmental Guidelines

Costa Rica is known for its biodiversity, renewable energy, and beautiful landscapes. Water and electricity conservation are especially important during your stay. The property’s electricity comes from hydroelectric power.

Guanacaste Province experiences droughts from December through April. The local water company may occasionally implement rolling shutoffs to conserve and replenish water supplies. The property has a dedicated backup holding tank, but guests are asked to use water responsibly.

Please:

• Turn off faucets while brushing your teeth or washing dishes.
• Reuse towels.
• Avoid running the washing machine or dryer for a single item.
• Report leaks, dripping faucets, or running toilets immediately.
• Turn off air conditioners when they are not in use.

The split air-conditioning units cool rooms quickly when doors and windows are closed. They are not designed to run continuously and may malfunction if operated 24 hours a day.

For stays of four weeks or longer, discounted rates include a maximum of 750 kilowatt-hours of electricity, approximately US$150. Guests are responsible for any overage. This allowance is sufficient for respectful use of the air conditioners and dryer.

Toilets and Toilet Paper

Do not flush toilet paper or other items down the toilets. Place toilet paper in the garbage bins provided in each bathroom. Extra bin liners are available in the property.

Many areas of Costa Rica use septic systems and gray-water treatment systems, and local pipes are narrower than those commonly found in North America. Flushing paper can easily clog the toilets.

Power and Internet

Although outages are less common than they were five years ago, the power or internet may occasionally go out. Please be patient while service is restored.

If the power or internet remains unavailable for more than one hour while neighboring properties have service, please message us so we can help resolve the issue.

Insects and Wildlife

Please do not leave food or garbage outside. Raccoons and skunks may tear open trash bags. Raccoons in Costa Rica are not generally aggressive, but they are not afraid of people. Skunks may spray if startled.

As this is a tropical country, you may occasionally see ants indoors. If you notice a large number of ants, please let us know so we can provide ant traps. Ants outdoors play an important role in the environment, so please leave them undisturbed.

Cockroaches are present in Costa Rica, and you may rarely see one indoors. This does not indicate that the property is dirty or infested. They may enter after construction or pest-control treatments, which take place three or four times a year. Costa Rican cockroaches are not like those commonly found in North America and are not social insects that live in groups. Cockroach spray is available in the property, or you may remove the insect yourself.

Finally, please do not feed the wildlife. Feeding wild animals is dangerous, illegal, and can cause them to become dependent on humans, potentially leading to their demise.