Villas Mariposa 8 is a vacation home located in Tamarindo. The home is in a gated community with 9 other villas. It is the perfect location - a 10 minute walk to the center of Tamarindo, restaurants, night clubs, and the beach. It is quiet and tranquil because it is not in the center of town. The house is supplied with linens, towels, cookware, a microwave, coffee maker, blender, toaster, and washer/dryer. It is air conditioned. Guests have access to the community pool. The space The property is managed by a professional management company. You can relax and know they are available to assist with tour bookings, activities, and restaurant suggestions. The house includes Cable TV (Local and US channel line-up) and WIFI. WIFI speed is 100mps. Perfect for remote work using Zoom, Teams, etc. UPS is connected to the system.

## The Space

Villas Mariposa 8 is a vacation home situated in Tamarindo within a gated community of nine villas. The property offers a peaceful and quiet atmosphere as it is located away from the town center.

The house is fully equipped with linens, towels, cookware, a microwave, coffee maker, blender, toaster, and a washer/dryer. It features air conditioning for comfort. Guests can enjoy access to the community swimming pool.

The home includes cable TV with both local and US channels, as well as high-speed WiFi at 100 Mbps, making it ideal for remote work using platforms like Zoom or Teams. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is connected to the system for added reliability.

## Location

The villa is conveniently positioned just a 10-minute walk from the heart of Tamarindo, providing easy access to restaurants, nightclubs, and the beach. Despite its proximity to these attractions, the location remains tranquil and quiet.

## Amenities

- Linens and towels provided  
- Fully equipped kitchen with cookware, microwave, coffee maker, blender, and toaster  
- Washer and dryer  
- Air conditioning  
- Cable TV with local and US channels  
- High-speed WiFi (100 Mbps) suitable for remote work  
- Uninterruptible power supply (UPS)  
- Access to community swimming pool  

## Management and Services

The property is professionally managed, ensuring guests can relax knowing assistance is available. The management company can help with booking tours, arranging activities, and recommending restaurants.

The home is in a gated community with 9 other villas. It is the perfect location - a 1...

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2BR villa in Tamarindo

Villas Mariposa Vacation Home - Houses for Rent in Tamarindo, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica

Todd’s place really felt like a live able home with all the amenities, cooking utensils, welcome book of local recommendations.  The villa is located in the quieter part of Tamarindo,  but so close to all the restaurants, shops, and beach!  Would definitely stay again!

The air conditioners worked perfectly. There is one in each room and in the living room. Comfortable beds and pillows. Fully equipped house, hot water, impeccable bathrooms. The whole house is very clean. It's a gated complex, and you park in front of the house. It's in a quiet area, but close to everything. We would definitely come back.

Aires acondicionado funcionaron perfectamente, hay uno en cada cuarto y en la sala. Camas y almohadas comodas. Casa totalmente equipada, agua caliente, baños impecables. Toda la casa muy limpia. Es un conjunto cerrado y se parquea al frente de la casa. Queda en una zona tranquila, pero cerca de todo. Definitivamente volveríamos.

It was an amazing experience!! We got a bit of rain, but we still enjoyed it very much! It is in a very convenient location, close to all the amenities and the beach. Todd leaves everything super well prepared; there are even amazing toiletries provided by Todd, and he has a laundry center that is super useful when you need to dry or wash clothes quickly and easily. The living room and the house are beautiful, and we will definitely be back many times!

Fue una experiencia increíble!! Nos tocó un poco de lluvia pero igual lo disfrutamos mucho! Tiene una ubicación bastante estratégica y cerca de todos los locales y la playa. Todd deja todo súper preparado, hay hasta artículos de higiene dados por Todd increíbles y tiene un centro de lavado que es súper útil cuando necesitas secar o lavar prendas rápido y sencillo, la sala y la casa son preciosos y definitivamente volveremos muchas veces!

Excellent place to stay, it's super close to the center, at night it's a bit lonely but there are still plenty of Uber rides available! The place is very spacious and very comfortable; it has everything you need for a comfortable stay, and very good parking.

Excelente lugar para quedarse, esta super cerca del centro, en las noches es un poco solo pero igual hay bastante uber! El lugar es muy amplio y muy cómodo, tiene todo lo necesario para una estancia cómoda y muy buen parqueo

Wonderful place! Close to the beach and great host!

Excellent accommodation, very spacious, great king size bed, everything was extraordinary and comfortable, very well thought out kitchen facilities, beautiful bedrooms, beautiful bathrooms, beautiful living room, great decor, it's the best airbnb of our holidays in Costa Rica!!

Excellent hébergement, très spacieux, super lit king size, tout était extraordinaire et confortable, équipements de cuisine très bien pensés, belles chambres, belles salles de bain, magnifique séjour, super déco, c'est le meilleur airbnb de nos vacances au costa rica !!

We really liked this Airbnb! It was very comfortable and very well equipped! We appreciated the location (easy walking distance to the beach), comfy bed, large bathroom, pool, and helpful host and property management team. The house was quite spacious, the kitchen well stocked and there were many amenities such as beach towels and chairs, washer/dryer and detergent, and safe. Highly recommend!

Todd was a great host. Great communication with timely responses. While you have to walk a bit to the center, there are a few restaurants really close as well as a good sized grocery store. It was great having the pool as the beach was a bit too wavy for to swim in my opinion. Having a washer and dryer was definitely clutch. Also it was amazing that it was quite cool especially at night in November without needing the AC, particularly at night in the bedrooms.

Central location. Very safe, private place, everything was very clean and tidy, very friendly staff. Super clean pool, easy to get in and out, family atmosphere. I would definitely go back.

Ubicación céntrica. Lugar muy seguro, privado, todo se encontraba muy limpio y ordenado, Personal muy amable. Piscina super limpia, fácil entrada y salida, ambiente familiar. Sin duda regresaría.

My two friends and I had a fantastic stay at this Tamarindo property! The location was perfect - walking distance to the beach, bars, and restaurants - and the fast WiFi made it easy to work remotely during our stay. We loved having multiple bathrooms, a fully stocked kitchen, washing machine, and powerful AC in all rooms. The property felt secure with proper gates and locks, giving us peace of mind throughout our trip. Would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to other travelers!

We enjoyed the private and secure location. It was far enough from the main street to be quiet, but close enough to walk.  The pool was great. The AC in the living room and bedrooms worked well.  The beach chairs, beach towels and beach umbrellas were appreciated! As were the games and the rain umbrellas! We would stay there again.

Beautiful accommodation with a good location, very well planned to meet all the needs of the guest, I would stay again

Hermoso alojamiento  con buenas  ubicación, muy bien planeado  para cubrir  todas las necesidades  de el husped, me alojaria nuevamente

Excellent accommodation! Everything you need for a pleasant stay!

Excelente alojamiento! Lo necesario para una estadia agradable!

Excellent logement proche de l’océan !

Well located, not too far from the beach and services. Comfortable and clean home with pool access. We would return without hesitation.

Bien située, pas très loin de la plage et des services. Maison confortable et propre avec accès à la piscine. Nous y retournerions sans hésiter.

Place was as described and well maintained.

Hi Amy, thank you for the nice review! We are always trying to make the property better. Could you let me know how we can improve on cleanliness? Thanks so much! Todd

We had the best time! The walk into town and to the beach was short and easy. Todd gave lots of amazing recommendations. We loved the night market on Thursday and all the food in town. Every meal was to die for. We can’t wait to come back! We are already planning our next trip.

My family enjoyed staying at Todd’s place. The laundry facilities were great. Short walk to the beach.

What a lovely place this was. We all loved being so close to the pool and being able to walk to great restaurants, stores, and the beach. We also loved being across from the night market. We loved it and would love to return!

Good location. Restaurant and grocery close by. The beach is about 10 min walk. The complex includes shared pool which is great option to relax. The kitchen is well equipped .there are beach chairs and umbrella which is very useful when you plan to spend a day at the beach. The property manager office is just across the street (1 min walk) so if you have any issues (not that we had) you can quickly reach out.

Great home only 10-15 min walk to town. Definitely recommend. Thank you so much, Todd!

Tons of amenities; the kitchen was well stocked, the bathrooms had clean towels and soap/shampoo , sunscreen and bug spray, beach towels, all the little things! Beautiful location, the pool was great for taking a quick dip and the condo was a short walk to the beach and loads of amenities. Kattia was helpful and responsive with any questions. Would absolutely stay there again!

Highly recommended place: clean, private, safe, amenities, even beach chairs & towels. There's not a single ant on the property and the service is amazing

Súper recomendado el lugar: limpio, privado, seguro, amenidades, hasta sillas de playa & toallas. No hay ni una sola hormiga en la propiedad y el servicio es increíble

We had a great time at Todd's place! The house is very cozy, has all the necessary amenities, and is situated in a safe and quiet complex. The location is good in relation to the beach and city center, although the road is narrow and can be very busy, making it challenging to walk, especially when traveling with young children like we were. Consequently, we ended up driving almost all the time.

We stayed at Todd’s home for about a week and were so pleased with the place and location. Super clean, fully equipped, great patio, shared pool, and located steps away from the restaurants and shops. Would love to stay here again in the future and highly recommend this airbnb you anyone visiting Tamarindo. Thank you so much Todd and Kattia 😊

Perfect place for us and our three-year-old boy. Exactly as described. Most places in Tamarindo were easy to walk to.

We had a great time here! Kattia was very responsible and helped us with arranging transportation, excursion recommendations, etc. As a group of 4 girls we felt very safe and comfortable. Loved our time here and in Tamarindo!

Todd’s place is the way to do Tamarindo. Pool, super cute house stocked with anything literally you could possibly need. Walkable to downtown, yet safe and secure and quiet. Pool! Todd and Katarina (I think was the local gal’s name) were both so helpful and instantly responsive. Local recommendations before you even go! We had a great stay and were deeply saddened to go. Next time will stay longer!

lovely location with a great pool.  Katia was very responsive throughout our stay.

I absolutely loved my stay! It was beautiful, clean, safe and super easy! Thank You Todd for being such am amazing host and being so responsive!

Kattia (who works with Todd) was fantastic and very helpful getting us oriented to the space and Tamarindo. This place feels like an oasis in this bustling town. It really felt like a home we could retreat to after exploring or just to spend a relaxing afternoon in. Any questions we had were quickly answered!

The place is excellent, the place is beautiful, clean and with everything you need to be right at home. Actually, I only have positive things about the place. It has a pool available until 10:00 pm, comfortable terrace, air conditioning that is very necessary and we could walk downtown. We loved it. 100% recommended

El alojamiento es excelente, el lugar bonito, limpio y con todo lo que necesitas para estar como en tu casa. La verdad es que solo tengo cosas positivas del lugar. Cuenta con piscina disponible hasta las 22:00, terraza cómoda, aire acondicionado que es muy necesario y podíamos llegar al centro caminando. Nos encanto. 100% recomendado

Very pleasant rest stay in the middle of a fairly long circuit can be better explained that the keys are at the agency simply 300 m after BN!!

Séjour repos très agréable au milieu d un circuit assez long peut être mieux expliquer que les clés sont à l agence simplement 300 m après BN !!

a very beautiful house where you feel at home. super beautiful vegetation several amenities, everything you need to cook and comfortable beds excellent services. Only downside is the road on foot to the beach which is a little complex but otherwise everything was perfect. thanks Todd we really enjoyed it 🫶

une très belle maison ou on se sent chez soi. super belle végétation plusieurs commodités, tout pour cuisiner et lits confortables excellents services. seul bémol c'est la route à pied pour la plage qui est un peu complexe mais sinon tout était parfait. merci Todd on a vraiment apprécié 🫶

A perfect place in Tamarindo. Close enough to everything, far enough to be in a quit place. Love the location. We didn't need the car to go to the beach, restaurants, and markets. We felt very safe, slept very well and had a great time.

The little Villa was just perfect. it is located in a small gated community a short walk from the hubbub of Tamarindo. Just across the driveway is a beautiful little pool complete with shower and washrooms to idle away a hot afternoon. The Villa is clean and tidy and has everything one needs for a beautiful stay. We arrived late but there were clear instructions on how to pick up the key and the Wi-Fi code so that we could get in. We had car troubles one day and the staff of Todd's management company were extremely helpful in helping us sort things out. On Thursday evenings there is a night market which provides lots of food and fun (and traffic!)  just 100 m away. Highly recommended.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Todd's. It's a great location in Tamarindo, a short walk from everything, quiet, the pool is a great addition (especially with kids). The kitchen had all amenities, the beds are comfortable, AC worked great (super important in CR....). We even had howler monkeys on our roof and on the palm trees next to the house one day, we were super up close to them and it was a really wonderful experience that you don't get anywhere else! Highly recommended for your stay in Tama.

Staff very nice. Very nice little communtiy.

We loved our stay at Villa Mariposa. Very clean, quiet, but 10-15 minutes walk from the action and the beach. We enjoyed the two full bathrooms with shower. Todd was very responsive and attentive with us, nothing to complain about! This is a safe bet!

Nous avons adoré notre séjour à la Villa Mariposa. Très propre, calme, mais à 10-15 minutes à pied de l’action et de la plage. Nous avons apprécié les deux salles de bain compétés avec douche. Todd a été très réactif et aux petits soins avec nous, rien à redire! C’est une valeur sûre!

Todd’s place had absolutely everything we needed- to include Tupperware for leftovers!!  Fully stocked kitchen, comfortable and beautiful furnishings.  The local company set up a few activities for us to include zip lining where even my 3 year old could participate!  We appreciated all the help and the complete set up.  What an amazing visit!

Great location just off the main road. Tons of great restaurants, shops and local fare! The Villa was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Todd had some great recommendations and the guest book also offered some great suggestions!

Great stay. Beautiful property. Would stay again.

Thank youuuu so much Todd! The location was amazing! The place was perfect for what we needed and I loved how walkable it was to everything.

Me and my friends loved it here!! Like a 15 minute walking distance from beach and shops, and was in the perfect location. We will definitely be back.

Great accommodation. The pool is nice and the AC works great. Very professionally run

We spent a week at Todd's place at Villa Mariposa and greatly appreciated all the amenities, particularly the washer/dryer since we are on a 3-week Costa Rica trip. So we were extremely grateful to be able to leave for our next 2 weeks with clean clothes.  The location was just perfect....a 15-20 minute walk to the downtown area and just a little further to the beach, where we loved our long morning walks.  And after a long, often hot day at the beach, it was so refreshing to jump in the pool.  The staff at the management office were so friendly and remembered our names from our initial day there.  And the restaurants in the area were all so good.  I would definitely return and would not hesitate to recommend Todd's place to my friends and family.

Staying at Todd’s airbnb was a great experience. It was clean, safe, spacious and well located. The bathrooms were especially nice and felt luxurious. It has all the amenities and overall the whole family had a pleasant stay. Todd was helpful and the instructions were very clear. The checking out process was also very easy. Would recommend!

Excellent location and equipment of the villa

Excelente ubicación y equipamiento de la villa

We had a wonderful stay in Villas Mariposa. The space was described accurately and the management company was very responsive. We enjoyed staying just outside of the bustle of Tamarindo while still having everything easily accessible by a short walk.

Great location.The house was very clean and tidy. The place is safe and peaceful.

we are great fans of Costa Rica in particular and especially Tamarindo and have stayed there 5 times over the last couple of years. Todd's place is great! it has all of the features and equipment you could need, is well cared for and super clean. Best of all it is in a great location just a few minutes walk to the center of town and the beach. We left a power supply for one of our computers and Todd reached out to us before we even knew we had forgotten it! We'll be back.

Great location, Very easy to walk to the beach and the central strip in Tamarindo. The house was perfect to relax and cool off in the A/C and the pool was very nice. Would stay here again!

Todd’s place is simply perfect. It is conveniently located just off the best side street in Tamarindo, an easy walk to the many of the best restaurants in town, a solid grocery store open late, and beach/town center a short stroll away, but with enough separation to enjoy quiet pool time anytime and not hear the late night crowd. The casita itself is super comfortable, well appointed, and felt like home from the moment we walked in the door until our sad departure a month later. The private rancho is uncommonly large and inviting, inspiring outside dining and work sessions daily (the Wi-Fi is strong enough for Zoom meetings outside). The pool is amazing, private, and perfectly suited for our small children. And to top it off, the neighbors in this small gated community are among the kindest, most welcoming people we have encountered here. Having experienced various accommodations in the area, we will be looking out for a sale unit in this ideal neighborhood for many years to come!

Our family had a great stay at Villa Mariposa! Easy walking distance to the grocery store, restaurants and the beach. Great communication with the host and even help with scheduling transportation back to the airport!

Great place to stay in Tamarindo only a few minutes walk on main road to town. Clean and has all needed items for great stay. I  Would stay here again.

Amazing value! Beautiful and highly functional place. All in one level (no stairs). Has everything, very clean and safe. Sofa is not the most comfortable for sleeping but everything else is perfect. Highly recommend!

The location was just what we wanted - a little outside of town, so quiet and tranquil,  but we were able to walk to everything in 10 minutes. The private gated setting was perfect. My daughter rode a bike to her camp (at Tamarindo Beach) every day, and felt safe coming home each evening. The house really felt like real people lived there! Everything was so well thought out, from the well prepared kitchen, to the beautiful layouts of the bathrooms. And full size closets (!) - they are hard to find in Costa Rica. Last of all- the communications with the management company was top notch. They helped us with everything from rides to the airport, to where to rent a bike. We would come back here in an instant!

We had a great time staying at Todd's house.  The house is nearby all the main attractions and our boys could walk to Spanish Immersion school by themselves safely.  We would come back again in the future.

We absolutely loved Todd’s place! It’s a fantastic location - quiet, but close enough to walk to everything. We felt safe and the place offered great amenities. There’s a wonderful, thoughtful guest book with loads of info and other travelers write their own reviews of local places. We found this very helpful. All around fabulous - thanks so much to Todd

Thank you so much for letting me know! I will have the maintenance company check it.  Todd.

Beautiful place, perfect combination between rest, comfort and beach.

Hermoso lugar,  combinación perfecta entre descanso, comodidad y playa.

This place is great -- its up the road from the beach, but there are lots of great dining options and its nice to be out of (sometimes) crazyness of beachfront - highly recommend

Thanks Jason!  Hope your trip home was smooth.

What a lovely two week stay in Tamarindo! Well appointed, quiet and within walking distance to everything Tamarindo has to offer, you won't be disappointed with your stay at Villa Mariposa! We only wish we had stayed longer and thoroughly enjoyed the walkability of this location! Restaurants, cafés and beaches were plenty. Any issue that arose during our stay was handled promptly and communication was easy. Thanks for a great stay!

Fabulous host and stay! The most thoughtfully equipped vacation rental we've ever stayed at with plenty of everything we needed and more. Wonderfully accommodating host. Clean, comfortable and great location. We extended our stay and hope to be back. Thanks Todd!!!

This is a great place to stay! The rooms are a very nice size, the kitchen had many up to date modern appliances and all the dishes were the same. Not that mix and match crap I see at many other places. A very nice patio and pool and it the A/C actually worked! I will stay here again. A very pleasant place and the staff were very nice also.

Todd was an amazing host. we connected on WhatsApp and he was really responsive and checked in during our stay to see if we need anything. His place was perfect for our family of 4 and he even had beach chairs and towels for us to use during our stay.  the villa is very private and safe.  we stayed for a month and found the location to be perfect for walking to the beach, town, gym, and grocery store.  Highly recommend booking with Todd.

Todd’s place is great! Fast WiFi, AC, and a pool. All you need to stay for a while

We had a really nice stay here - the house was well-equipped and comfortable. The kitchen had everything, there were books and pool towels and the place was very much a home, which we liked. The pool area seemed a little run down but otherwise no issues. The complex was quiet even though almost every house was occupied. Very peaceful neighbourhood. There is a bakery nearby and a small green space/field nearby which we really for the kids. The location is close to town, there are lots of good restaurants a short walk/drive away. Todd was a caring and responsive host. I would definitely recommend staying here.

Todd’s place has everything you can ask for. You have a private home in a gated community of 10 villas with a nice pool centrally located. House keeping and maintenance staff our outstanding. This place is five stars plus.

The place was beautiful, equipped with more than you can ever expect, amazing hospitality

Excellent place. Location, safe cleanliness, super close to the beach. Very quiet. Fully equipped. Excellent recommended

Excelente lugar Ubicación limpieza seguro súper serca de la playa Muy tranquilo. Full equipadas Excelente recomendadas

Excellent place and private near downtown

Excelente lugar y privado cerca del centro

We had an excellent stay at Villa Mariposa 8.   We enjoyed sitting by the pool and appreciated the good Wifi and air conditioning in the unit.  Our favourite thing was sitting out on the unit's patio for breakfast.   The management company set up a driver (Gustafo) from the airport and then we arranged to use him several more times - he was excellent.  Both Todd and the management company always sent us quick responses and gave us suggestions of various local activities.  The location of Villa Mariposa was close enough to all of Tamarindo's activities but was also nice and quiet.

Todd’s place is really wonderful! The local staff (Daniela, Melania and Enrique) were all so nice and helpful. The house was very clean, well equipped and in the perfect location. It was far enough away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Tamarindo, but an easy walk to all the shops, restaurants, cafés and the beach. We felt very safe at all times. We would definitely come again!

Excellent home with easy access to many beaches!

We’ve stayed in a lot of Airbnb’s traveling all the time and this one was by far our favorite. The location was perfect being centrally located in Tamarindo, the amenities were amazing (Todd has thought of everything!), and we loved the community pool. The other huge plus to us was reliable and fast WiFi which can be hard to come by in Costa Rica and the AC was efficient and kept the house cool. This house is perfect and has it all and we would definitely stay here again!

Just the most perfect little casita to base out of and explore Tamarindo. AC in every room, fully stocked kitchen, lovely pool, and super responsive host and management company. Highly recommend!!

Felt completely safe at  Villa Mariposa .Staff and residents all very friendly. Sad to leave .

Todd was a great host!   He picked us up from the bus stop as we came in from Liberia on the bus, took us through the house,  and then over to Horizon Pacific to introduce us to the property management.  We were asked how many times we needed cleaning during our stay which was included.  The location was great, it was easy walking distance to the beach, restaurants and shops  but it was also far enough that we avoided the noise from the nightlife and we had the privacy when needed. We were very pleased with the amenities, especially with the great towels and beach chairs, umbrella and boogie boards.  The pool area was lovely and private.  The other owners in the gated area were friendly and invited us out for an evening of trivial pursuit which was a lot of fun.  This house was perfect and exceeded our expectations!   Thank you Todd!

Beautiful house, comfortable, practical, very well-equipped muuuuuuy!!! And it worked perfect. Excellent hygiene. Comfortable mattresses!! We enjoy every atmosphere, with decoration according to the country that invites with warm enjoyment. The beautiful pool. It is illuminated which allows bathrooms at night before dinner! I would return to Villa Mariposa N 8. Thank you Todd

Hermosa casa, cómoda, práctica, muuuuuy bien equipada!!! Y funcionaba perfecto. Excelente higiene. Cómodos colchones!! Dusfrutamos cada ambiente, con una decoración acorde al país que invita con cálido disfrute. La piscina hermosa. Está iluminada lo que permite baños en la noche antes de cenar! Volvería a Villa Mariposa N 8. Gracias Todd

Great place; clean and safe.  Walking distance to town.

Todd's place was great! Close enough to everything we needed in Tamarindo. Clean and a beautiful property! The property management and the grounds keeper were so friendly and helpful. It was quiet and relaxing but also close enough to walk to beach, grocery store and nightlife.

Todd was very responsive to every request, great host. The house was impeccable, beautiful, and its location is good, a bit far from the center of Tamarindo, but good enough (it's an easy walk). I would recommend this house anytime.

We had a great stay at Todd's place.  Todd and the property managers were helpful, always quick to respond and all nice.  Neighbors great too.  A bit of a walk to the beach with small kids but otherwise easy.  Pool pleasant and clean.  Kids enjoyed!  Would definitely stay here again with no reservations.  Kitchen well stocked with supplies.  Everything was clean. Beds comfy.   All around great.

A really nice place and located just a couple of minutes by feet from the Center and Beach of Tamarindo. We stayed with two kids and we enjoyed the nice house, the pool and the poolside very much. Thx for the stay

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