PuraVida, unit is in Langosta beach south of Tamarindo, Easy access to any excursion and yet just a beach walk into town when solitude appeals for low tide walks . My property manager is available for questions and easily helpful for vacation conversations. This unit sleeps comfortably in a one bedroom California King bed and then the other living space may/can accommodate date friends / family in separate bed and NOT NOT easily for another couple choosing to sleep together. The space The Bahia Langosta is a secure (24x7), gated community associated with the famous Occidental (formerly Barcelo) Hotel. The complex is beach front and right next to an ocean-fed estuary, perfect for kayaking, boogie boarding, surfing, swimming, fishing, and enjoying the sun! This unit is spacious and freshly cleaned with granite counter tops in the kitchen and tile floors throughout the space to keep it cool. It is ground level and has its own patio space, that opens directly to the complex pool and lounge area. Guest access CHECK-IN IS 3PM -11 AM CHECK-OUT We understand that arrivals/departures can be in need of inquiry of change. based on the request we will try to accommodate usually with a minimal fee. We will need your check-in info for our guards and management that keeps our gated community safe. We are separate from Occidental even though we share the same property. FYI: The Occidental welcomes guests to dine at their all inclusive all-you-can-eat and drink resort buffet for $30 USD as I know it to be best value next door EVER! . Langosta Sports bar is a local fun walking Venue/small dinning in. The high-end neighborhood is safe with many owner-occupied properties. You might run into Harrison Ford or Bette Midler on your strolls! Other things to note Adventure tours can be arranged that depart from the Barcelo Hotel, which is directly next door. These trips usually include zip lining, rafting, horse riding, and hot springs. Also " Interbus " is a costa Rica tourist transportation network. You can find them online or go to Tamarindo Shuttles offices. PLEASE NOTE: As of 2020, a new Costa Rica VAT tax (13% of your total stay) will be collected upon arrival by the on-site property manager.

## The Space

PuraVida is located on Langosta Beach, just south of Tamarindo. It offers easy access to various excursions while being only a short beach walk from town, ideal for peaceful low-tide strolls. The unit comfortably accommodates guests with one bedroom featuring a California King bed. The additional living area can house friends or family on a separate bed, though it is not well-suited for another couple wishing to share a bed.

This spacious, ground-level unit is part of Bahia Langosta, a secure gated community with 24/7 security. The complex is beachfront and adjacent to an ocean-fed estuary, providing excellent opportunities for kayaking, boogie boarding, surfing, swimming, fishing, and sunbathing. The unit has tile floors throughout to maintain a cool atmosphere and granite countertops in the kitchen. It also includes a private patio that opens directly to the pool and lounge area.

## Guest Access

- Check-in time: 3:00 PM  
- Check-out time: 11:00 AM  

We understand that arrival and departure times may require flexibility. Requests for changes will be considered and usually accommodated for a small fee. Please provide your check-in details in advance for security purposes, as the gated community is carefully managed.

Note that while the property shares grounds with the Occidental Hotel (formerly Barcelo), it operates independently.

## Location and Nearby Amenities

- The Occidental Hotel next door offers an all-inclusive buffet with unlimited food and drinks for approximately $30 USD, considered a great value.  
- Langosta Sports Bar is a nearby local venue offering casual dining and a fun atmosphere within walking distance.  
- The neighborhood is upscale and safe, with many owner-occupied homes. Occasionally, you might spot celebrities such as Harrison Ford or Bette Midler during your walks.

## Additional Information

Adventure tours departing from the Barcelo Hotel next door include activities like zip lining, rafting, horseback riding, and visits to hot springs.  

Transportation options include the Costa Rica tourist network "Interbus," which can be booked online or through Tamarindo Shuttles offices.

Please note that as of 2020, a new Costa Rica VAT tax of 13% on the total stay will be collected upon arrival by the on-site property manager.

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Heavenly Sands Bahia Langosta #13 near Tamarindo - Condominiums for Rent in Playa Langosta, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

I’ve been visiting Costa Rica since 2015. This is by far one of my favorite places to stay. I will definitely be going back. The location is perfect. About 100 yards to the beach another hundred yards to a surfable spot sunsets out of this world the restaurants especially Walters fish and cheeses is amazing. I really can’t say enough good things about this place. The host Jean very friendly very helpful. Thank you again.

unfortunately pool was under renovations so most of the time not usable and the noise factor was disruptive.

Perfect beachfront stay! The apartment was clean, cozy and easy beach access. Family-friendly and welcoming, it truly felt like a home away from home. Highly recommend!

We enjoyed our stay!! At no fault of Gail Jean, the pool was under repair and she worked so hard to create other options for us so we could enjoy a pool. 100% recommend!

Great choice of accommodation due to its proximity to the beach and pool, you are literally meters away from reaching one of the best beaches in Costa Rica (Playa Langosta).  The apartment has AA, which is ideal for the high temperatures in the area.  The kitchen is an additional plus, this had all the elements to prepare breakfast & Cenas.  Finally, the location of the apartment is in an area with very good options for Restaurants, and outdoors activities.  I'd like to go back to this apartment.

Gran opción de alojamiento por su cercanía a la playa y piscina, literalmente estas a metros de llegar a una de las mejores playas de Costa Rica (Playa Langosta).  El apartamento cuenta con AA, lo cual es ideal para las altas temperaturas de la zona.  La cocina es un plus adicional, esta contaba con todos los elementos para preparar desayunos & Cenas.  Finalmente, la ubicación del apartamento esta en una zona con muy buenas opciones de Restaurantes, y actividades outdoors.  Volvería nuevamente a este apartamento.

Thank-You for great review. you are always welcomed back. PuraVida

Wonderful private community with fellow residents and guests.  We were at first surprised that the resort next door has daily musical performances that carry over to this condo complex, but we took it all in stride as did everyone else there by doing the daily macarana performance.  As one fellow guest said, "you always know it is 3:00 oclock when the  macarana comes on next door".

Small minor issues but overall easy walkout to the pool. Good for mobility issues

I find airbnb is more for the guest than the owners. I received a 4 star on a quick turn rental and airbnb posted a 3 star? Very confusing how they do math. But I am grateful for airbnb and guests they provide.

We had a wonderful one month stay. The unit is great location with beautiful pool.  It’s an easy walk to beach and estuary. The unit has a comfortable bed, great A/C and washer/ dryer. We can’t wait to return.

Thank-YOU. i use to provide a grill. Guests would use all the propane and housekeeping would not know how to clean, eventully after 3 thefts, i quit providing. The HOA was WAS to do a community bbq area. Maybe when you come back we might have it. Thanks again

Great location and comfortable place. We love the Bahia. Very friendly and comfortable place to stay. We will be back.

Two issues to understand if you rent. First, the same electronic entry door code is used. Never changed! The Property Manager knows it, the maids know it, all former quest all have it etc,,, I asked for it to be changed and got a lecture from the host and was told a locksmith was needed. Not true but okay. Second, the promised BBQ shown in pictures, listed as an amenity (since removed) and confirmed in a pre check in text from HOST was gone when I arrived. I asked about it and was told it was removed. But it was there when I booked!  I was told too bad I can move if I'd like. What made things worse is the electric stove in the small unit has no exhaust ducting to outside of unit, no fan so the heat from cooking bakes the entire condo. If you plan on cooking beware the kitchen is a literal oven. I would have not booked this without outdoor cooking. I left early with Airbnb help. Thank your Airbnb.  If you cook plan on running the AC 24/7. The lock thing oh well its CR

Great location!   First floor next to the pool.  Very close to the beach.  You can hear the waves from the unit.  Lots of hot water!   Clean and comfortable.  Air conditioning worked very well.  The unit has two- one in the bedroom and one in the kitchen/living room.   Has a washer dryer. Kitchen provided all needed pans, utensils, etc.  She was very responsive to texts and emails.  She checked in with us to ensure that everything was perfect for us. Would stay there again.

I so appreciate your review!  Thank-You truly

Great location, loved the area, the place and the people that live in the area. Very friendly. Nice walk to town either via the beach or via the road. Quiet at night. Having the pool Right there was fun. We enjoyed our time and would return.

Cozy place with big bedroom and big comfy fold out couch bed, with laundry in unit. Full kitchen. Ground floor looking at big pool.

Everything was perfect and we will surely return, very nice vacation and the apartment is very nice, comfortable and safe, thank you for everything and Pura Vida!

Todo fue perfecto y seguramente volveremos, muy bonita vacación y el departamento muy bonito cómodo y seguro, gracias por todo y Pura Vida!

Very clean and nice place, it is quite close to the center of Tamarindo, but the place said it was for 4 people and when we arrived it was only for 3

Muy limpio y bonito el lugar, esta bastante cerca del centro de tamarindo, pero el lugar decía que era para 4 personas y cuando llegamos solo era para 3

Fantastic location. Opens right on to the pool, and steps down to the beach for mornings and sunsets. Bahia is a special place.

We had a wonderful long term stay here. Wifi is great and very reliable. the place is clean and very spacious. Great AC for when it is hot out. There is a beach path right on the property that leads to 3 different surf breaks. Tamarindo is only a 5 minute drive. There is 24/7 security and the property is gated, we felt very safe during our stay.

I so appreciate your nice review!!! Come back anytime.  PuraVida GJ

Amazing location. Gail-Jean provided everything we could need (appliances, bedding, towels, etc). We absolutely loved being able to jump right in the pool after walking to the beach everyday!

Very equipped,  good location,  comfortable, with the beach  in front super good , pool in front of the apartment, very quiet condominium!!

Muy equipado,  buena ubicación,  comodo, con la playa  enfrente super bien , piscinafrente al apartamento,  condominio muy tranquilo!!

Great place at a great location, especially if you have kids. It is away from noisy Tamarindo Beach but close enough to be able to go there any time you want to. The unit is right in front of the swimming pool , which was great for our daughter and us. The unit is clean and well equipped. AC in both rooms. One word of caution - not a great place for a lot of cooking. The water flow is so low that washing dishes becomes a very painful experience. But it seems like it is a common problem in CR. We stayed through the New Year so it was great to be on Langosta beach, away from the crowd. Plus the surf turned out to be much better in Langosta. Not for beginners, though.

DANGER.  Theft during our year-end vacation, our first and last experience with Airbnb.  We plan our vacation in Langosta beach, Costa Rica.  The last day, after we left the apartment we noticed we forget some clothes for our year end celebration.  At 2pm we contacted Mrs. Maria Sabatto, who had coordinated our stay and advised that we would return to the apartment to take our belongings, and what was the surprise? We arrived and received empty racks.  Then we contacted Mrs. Sabatto and her response was “I CAN NOT DO ANYTHING”, “I do not know which of the two maid personnel stole our belongings”  My ears cannot understand the answer.  The safety of my children comes to my mind on those vacation days, with what kind of people we had contact and what terrible service was Mrs. Sabatto who provided our phone number to the maid people service so they fix the theft directly with us.  I DO NOT RECOMMEND IT FOR NOTHING.  There is no control and security protocol for the maid personnel of the apartment and apparently Ms. Sabatto is an absent administrator with zero service vocation, terrible conflict resolution and worst selection of maid staff.

I thoroughly enjoyed my week stay here! While some of the appliances and decor are not shiny and new, I enjoyed the condo's character and charm. The condo had everything I could want and need; it is in an excellent, quiet location; communication with owner was great, plenty of towels, a great little patio with a private bbq only a few feet from a beautiful pool, a two minute walk to a fantastic peaceful beach, and the most comfortable bed and daybed I have ever slept in (including my own). It was also very nice to have a washer/dryer, and the AC was terrific. I really enjoyed my stay here, and the location was perfect to explore Tamarindo and other areas but return to a quiet, peaceful condo to relax and sleep. I hopefully will return one day!

Perfect location in one of the best places right in front of the beach, thanks Gail Jean

Perfecta ubicación en unos de los mejores lugares justo delante de la playa, gracias Gail Jean

Great to stay with the kids, very safe  and the staff it was very friendly and helpful. We  will be back for another week for sure.

I was thankful that it worked out for your family. Easter vacations can be tricky, Yet we made it work because you were awesome to work with!!! See you next year!

Very good place to stay! Everything is as described. Clean and confort!

We stayed a month a Gail-Jean's condo, a great value and beautiful setting, steps to beach. Gated community with 24 hour security. There were some minor issues at the beginning of our stay which were corrected immediately once reported to Gail-Jean. We especially enjoyed cooking out on the grill on the patio of the condo. It was like a family at the complex, met many new friends at the pool and beach. Tamarindo was an easy 20 minute walk or you could take the bus for 60 cents. Taxis were always available. Many clothing and gift shops in Tamarindo, also great restaurants and pubs on the beach and throughout the community.  The estuary near the condo was great place to swim and once you crossed a beautiful white sand beach as far as you could see which we walked often collecting shells. Great surf and surfers from all over the world! Whether we stayed at the condo, enjoying the view of the pool, beautiful blooms and colorful birds or strolling the beach only steps away we had a wonderful time. Gail-Jean was a wonderful host who provided many tips on things to do and places to see before and during our stay.

The description was correct, the service was very poor, the hygiene of the place and the maintenance was void. The sheets were dirty and smelled bad. The kitchen is deplorable. The place leaves much to be desired. The sofa bed seems to be broken.

La descripción era correcta, el servicio de atención muy deficiente, la higiene del lugar y el mantenimiento nulo. Las sábanas sucias y olían mal. La cocina deplorable. El lugar deja mucho que desear. El sillón cama estaba roto.

Great place at an affordable rate. You are 15 feet from a nice pool too.. The location is about 10 min from the main center and it's really easy to get a cab. 

WARNING: Worst AirBnB Experience Ever. TL,DR - Don't book this place!   This house is infested with crabs, has cockroaches and is in very poor condition. The A/C doesn't work and there are rotting cabinets, the shower doesn't drain and there are cockroaches in the kitchen pantry and silverfish (nasty little bugs) in the dishes, cups and bowls.   Absolutely disgusting.  When we brought several of these issues to the attention of the owner and manager, plus reported that there was a plumbing leak in the kitchen, both the owner and the manager claimed that 'It was your fault'... It took over 24 hours for them to bring someone in to fix it and I was left to mop up the water constantly.   Once he fixed it, they left me with a muddy and still covered in water kitchen... Again, for me to clean up. The manager didn't even check into see if it was cleaned.  Then the A/C repair guy came in, looked at the a/c unit, and left... Never to be seen again.   I had to work with AirBnB support team to shorten our stay because of the neglect of this place and the terrible condition.   The outside screens are held together with duct tape! Seriously, nothing has been updated. Even the granite counter tops are falling apart.  You can't take a full shower, or else the shower drain would overflow... It is that bad. The inside/back of the cabinets are literally rotting away, right there with the bowls and cups. The whole house smells musty and moldy...