Find both peace and excitement at this contemporary, family-friendly residence located in a fantastic setting surrounded by lush natural beauty! This Private Home is situated less than a mile from Tamarindo Beach, renowned for its long, beginner-friendly waves, beachfront dining options, stunning sunsets, and the famous Tamarindo estuary, teeming with indigenous wildlife. You'll also find Siempre Fresco, a local grocery store known for its excellent produce, just down the street, and Auto Mercado, the largest US-style grocery store with a wide selection of imports, just a minute's drive away. Additionally, there's a collection of walkable shops, including Tamarindo Coffee Roasters, an ice cream shop, a custom surfboard shop, and a gym, for those interested.
This beautiful home features a spacious private backyard with a sparkling saltwater pool, a wooden patio, an outdoor dining area, and a gas BBQ grill. During the day, a group of green parakeets can be seen darting around the tree branches, and hummingbirds frequently visit the bright red hibiscus along the fence line. If you're lucky, you might spot a troop of howler monkeys in the afternoon, and in the evenings, you can relax on the patio under warm string lights or enjoy the LED-lit saltwater pool. There's also a convenient outdoor shower in the backyard for rinsing off sandy feet.
Inside, the home seamlessly blends modernity with rustic charm, incorporating natural elements throughout. After a refreshing swim in the pool, unwind on the large sectional in the living area. Enjoy the convenience of smart technology, including TVs with your favorite entertainment apps, WiFi throughout the house, individual A/C units in each room, and a Bluetooth sound system that extends both indoors and outdoors. The house is equipped with eco-friendly solar panels to help reduce your carbon footprint (pura vida!). When it's time to eat, the fully-equipped open kitchen features stainless steel appliances that make cooking and entertaining a breeze. You can whip up fresh smoothies using local produce from the Saturday Tamarindo farmer's market (don't miss the local guanábana and maracuyá!) and dine either at the kitchen island or outside on the covered patio at the locally crafted Guanacaste wood dining table.
The separate "casita" studio includes a queen-sized bed, an en-suite bathroom, and a small kitchenette with a mini-fridge, sink, and microwave. The master bedroom features a spacious king-sized bed, an en-suite bathroom, and a private patio with seating for two, providing a perfect place to unwind after a day of adventure. All rooms are equipped with a Dohm white noise machine for your comfort. Additional amenities include a Pack N' Play, a high chair, a full-size washer/dryer on-site, and an online house manual with entertainment recommendations and answers to frequently asked questions.
Tamarindo offers a plethora of entertainment options, but if you're looking to explore further, This Private Home serves as an ideal home base to experience some of the best that Costa Rica has to offer. It's just an easy, fully paved 1-hour drive from Liberia Airport. You'll be 3 minutes from Tamarindo Bay, 2 minutes from Tamarindo Estuary, 30 minutes from Playa Avellanas, 35 minutes from Playa Flamingo, and 40 minutes by car to Las Baulas National Marine Park, the second-largest nesting site in the world for the endangered leatherback sea turtle. Additionally, Playa Conchal and Playa Penca are within a 40-minute drive, Playa Negra black sand beach is 45 minutes away, Playa Hermosa is 1 hour and 20 minutes away, and Ostional National Wildlife Refuge, one of two locations in Costa Rica where the annual arrival and nesting of olive ridley sea turtles occur, is a 1 hour and 45-minute drive. Excursions to the Leona Waterfall and Rio Negro hot springs (both 1 hour and 45 minutes away) and the Rio Celeste Waterfall (a 3-hour drive) are popular day trips. If you're heading to your next adventure, the incredible Monteverde Cloud Forest is a 3.5-hour drive through breathtaking terrain.
