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Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac

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Beach nearby
Outdoor pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Beach nearby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 5111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac

BEST VALUE for something truly nice in PLAYA GRANDE. Our fully furnished Costa Rica style home provides a wonderful and relaxing getaway in a private, gated, quaint, laid back beach community separated from the congestion of Tamarindo. It is within a short 5 minute walk to a beautiful, pristine surfing beach, several great restaurants, bars, rentals of surfboards, beach chairs, bicycles and even a small grocery store is only a short walk from the house. Tiled roof, floors and counter tops throughout. Relax on the covered patio where Iguanas and colorful birds perch and may be coaxed to eat from your hand (if you are patient enough). Monkeys often frequent our trees. Also, within walking distance, a beautiful estuary provides fishing, boating, and offers a water taxi (5 minute boat ride to Tamarindo for dining, dancing, gambling, shopping and souviners). You may also choose to walk to Tamarindo via the beach (possible only at very low tide or take a very short boat taxi ride ) . Dual vanities in bathroom. Maid service 1 x per week. AWESOME BEACH!!!!! Casa Mambo is close enough to the beach to hear the waves crashing when they are big! It is an easy and short walk to the beach from the house. The architecture and appointments of Casa Mambo reflect the the style and culture of the local area and its people.
Please use the Book it now feature to reserve your dates quickly and securely.

Property manager

Hank Townsend

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking on porch O.K. but not in house.

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful Casa Mambo; Beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac Villa

About the neighborhood

Map
Playa Grande, Guanacasta

What's nearby

  • Grande Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 40 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 43 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Playa Langosta - 48 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Pico Bistro - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Venezia Gelati y Café - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Nari - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac located?

Located in Palm Beach Estates, this villa is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Grande Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Las Baulas National Marine Park and Ventanas Beach. Conchal Beach and Playa Zapotillal are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 88 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judith Romoser D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
Casa Mambo was a great place to get away.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Muy Tranquilo
My daughter and I stayed here and loved it. Very relaxing place in a quiet location but walking distance to the beach and a nice small pool for cooling off.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved Casa Mambo!!
We completely enjoyed our stay at Casa Mambo. The house was clean and welcoming. There is a gas grill there now so no need to pick up charcoal. We were 4 people in our mid to upper 60's. The walk to the beach was a little longer than expected so we took the car and had no problem parking at all. The pool was clean, wonderful as well as resfreshing in the morning, after the beach in the evening. The people were very friendly. Shawna was responsive and friendly. I highly recommend this property and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Janet S., Carlsbad, California

Liked: Cleanliness
1st Time in CR
Loved the cozy casitas - quiet area. Restaurants and market close by- meet some amazing people. We will be back !
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica U.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect location
We enjoyed the location very much, a five minute walk to the beautiful Playa Grande, to 4 different restaurants all good and to a local shop and surfboard rentals. Shawna was very helpful preparing us ahead of time with all the area had to offer as well as once we got there helping to organize. The casa was as described, having everything we needed/wanted. A private space, the pool which we shared with our neighbours but was never busy. We hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Call Me
Please call me. I am coming in march. we need to talk.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

robert l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage
Wonderful clean cottage, great location in palm beach, nice community pool, thoughtful amenities at the unit like a bike, Shawna the prop Mgr was super helpful. Would recommend and stay there again .
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Be Still My Heart!
I have been going to Costa Rica for a number of years and have stayed at Casa Mambo a number of times. I do not go to sightsee, but to rest and get away from the hustle bustle of the culture in the US. This house is located on the perfect beach for taking long walks during low tide. I enjoy the quiet nature of the beach here that also allows for easy access to Tamarindo where the food choices are amazing. For me good food and good rest are the perfect vacation! I will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

James M., North Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Had a great stay with our family. Kids loved the pool. The grounds and gardens are beautiful and the house is really comfortable and equipped. A really peaceful area of Playa Grande. Very quiet, quick walk to the beach and various restaurants short walk away. Communication was great with property manager. Thanks for the great stay and willl look to be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Maggie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot/good location/awesome beach
The casita is perfect, we were three adults and 2 children and there was plenty of room for all of us. There were a few amenities that were missing that would have been much appreciated. More than 1 stool around the bar, a second bicycle, some patio chairs, a BBQ and maybe an extra pillow or 2. There were plenty of dishes, pots and pans etc. and the pool and surrounding area are lovely. All in all we loved the Casita and would definitely come back. Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

michael g., united states of america

Liked: Cleanliness
Welcome to the Jungle
A great get away, surrounded by amazing jungle and wildlife. A beautiful relaxing experience. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nadya M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superbe!
Great location and beautifull villa!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway Vacation
This trip for us was just amazing. We have been to Palm Beach Estates many times and this was just one more fantastic trip again. Our property manager Shawna was awesome to work with answered all our question and concerns when we had any. The beach access walking distance ,nice local store for supplies. Just a layed back stay with sunsets on the beach every night. If your looking for heaven we found it. Highly Highly recommend! Pura Vida

10/10 Excellent

ALICE Z., Costa Rica

Liked: Cleanliness
Good value for your money
We really enjoyed our stay at Casa Mambo. It is as advertised. We felt safe at the property. About half a mile from the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ethan R., Los Angeles, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Absolutely perfect. Could not be happier.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jenny G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little house
Convenient and comfortable for two couples. Everything as promised on the listing. Would be nice to have chairs to sit outside on the patio but otherwise it worked very well for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eduard M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet place in Playa Grande across from Tamarindo
We really enjoyed our stay in Playa Grande. Once you navigate the gravel road for about a mile, you get into ex-pat type village with very nice houses and restaurants. Beach was nice and we enjoyed for 3 days with kids. Much quieter than Tamarindo across a little river. Be careful not to swim across that river as it is possible to meet crocs there. The house was very nice and secluded, you get your private jungles. Shared swimming pool is pretty shallow but nice to enjoy with little kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Jennifer M., Kansas City

Liked: Cleanliness
Playa Grande & Casa Mambo
The house was equipped with everything we needed. Short walk to the beach. Had one issue with the lower faucet in the shower falling off, notified Jorge and he ordered maintenance (it did not affect the upper shower, we just wanted to ensure they knew of the issue.) For me personally, the house was too far from town. Would love to be able to just walk to things. However, Casa Mambo is located in a gated community that has a small store and several restaurants/hotels within walking distance. They were just a little too tourist driven for me. I like the mom & pop sodas where are the locals eat. Found several in and around Huacas to drive to in about 20 minutes. The house and pool were perfect. Some people commented on the beds being hard. I did not find that to be the case. Slept like a baby. Only thing we wished for were comfortable outdoor chairs. The chairs in the pictures on VRBO have been replaced with a BEAUTIFUL natural wood picnic table with benches. Great for eating outdoors, but not for relaxing outside. Definitely recommend. Hank, Shawna, & Jorge we're great to work with and very prompt in responding to emails.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Roger R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location, property needs some work
This unit is one of 6 in a cluster of identical small cottages. There is nice landscaping and a small swimming pool in the courtyard. I cannot give this property high marks, mostly because it is probably 30 years old and has apparently not been updated or thoroughly cleaned in a long time. The decor is an collection of older stuff. Paddle fans have a layer of grime. The most annoying thing about the rental is that we were instructed not to put toilet paper in the toilet because the septic system can’t handle any solid waste. In many years of travel I have never had to put toilet paper in a trash bag instead of the toilet bowl The WiFi worked good and there were several flat screen TVs, but we never found any English language stations, which makes the TVs pretty useless for most visitors. There are also a couple of weathered bicycles, which we didn’t use because one had a bad tire. Overall, I don’t think we would stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Paige H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible
We absolutely loved our stay at Casa Mambo. The house is in a great location, close to the beautiful beach. The house is very comfortable and well designed. It is on beautiful garden grounds. I loved waking up each morning and having coffee on the patio watching the butterflies, birds, lizards and occasionally hearing howler monkeys. The pool was wonderful to have, we swam and cooled off in it multiple times a day. Our 10 year old son really loved it. Everyone we met was so friendly and kind. The restaurants in Playa Grande are wonderful. Hank and Shawna are very kind and easy to work with. We absolutely love Costa Rica and Playa Grande and Casa Mambo were a perfect fit for our family. My husband taught my son to surf and they both surfed multiple times a day. I really can't say enough good things about our stay. It was incredible and we can't wait to return next summer.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tasha C.

Wonderful stay in Playa Grande!
We loved Casa Mambo and Playa Grande. The house had everything we needed (AC in the bedrooms was very welcome) and the pool and the grounds were beautiful and well taken care of. The beach is perfect. Our young kids loved playing in the sand and water during high tide, and my husband enjoyed the surfing. There is not a lot of shade at the beach, so we went mostly in the afternoon/evening to avoid the strong sun. Highly recommend Playa Grande and Casa Mambo!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Louis P.

i would live there
playa grande is a beautiful place ,very calm.and waking up in the morning at casa mambo at the sound of the monkeys is fun .casa mambo is a place where you could make your meals or go out very easely.the beach is pretty close 5-10 minutes walk .the waves are pretty big .all 4 of us want to go back ......
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Very clean and comfortable!
Really enjoyed our stay at Casa Mambo. The space was clean, quiet, and very comfortable. Our son loved the pool and the beach was amazing. We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

Beautiful house, garden and pool! Would stay again!
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Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Rob M.

Great place and location. Could use some updates.
We really enjoyed the property. It’s all very functional and spacious. The pool was nice and the landscaping is beautiful. Some of the furniture needs to be replaced. Most of it has been ‘fixed’ with zip ties. One of the two bar stools had a broken leg. A bit of lounge furniture or a hammock would also have been welcome. Property management staff were very helpful and attentive if anything went wrong (lost cable, phone and wifi for 3 days). Location was great and overall we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2018