Affordable Luxury in Paradise

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4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6232.3 sq m

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Dryer
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Kitchen
Barbecue grill

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Tamarindo, Guanacaste

Casino Diria
‪14 min walk‬
Canopy Vista Tamarindo
‪4 min drive‬
Tamarindo Beach
‪15 min drive‬
Tamarindo (TNO)
‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Paradise awaits. This luxurious French Style Villa is a perfect destination for a family vacation or a romantic getaway. Set in the secluded jungle hills right outside of Tamarindo, you can relax and indulge yourself in your own private compound designed by a renowned French architect and designer. Villa Nacara combines a stunning open air living area experience complete with tiled pool, koi pond and dining area.

The property is just minutes away from some of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica as well as the vibrant town of Tamarindo and its fine cuisine and lively nightlife and entertainment.

Villa Nacara is situated on a 5,000 m2 (1 acre) plot landscaped with mango and banana trees, Guanacaste trees, royal poicianas and bismark palms.

Professionally decorated the house includes:
- Three separate bedrooms each with a king or queen bed, closet, safe and
private bath.
- A large lap pool to enjoy day and night
- Half-bath and shower near the pool
- A well-equipped kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, oven and
gas stove.
- Entertainment and exercise room complete with stationary bike.
- Fresh water pond with seven colorful koi - they swim for your
attention and a food morsel (kids favorite!)
- Free WiFi internet
- Washer and dryer for your laundry and cleaning needs
- Housekeeping services available for long term guests

Property manager

Mariam Rodrigues

Premier Host

Languages

Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Tamarindo

Located in Tamarindo, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tamarindo Beach and Conchal Beach. Las Baulas National Marine Park and Monkey Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Tamarindo, Guanacaste

What's nearby

Casino Diria - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Canopy Vista Tamarindo - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
Tamarindo Beach - 15 min drive - 8.9 km
Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 18 min drive - 9.1 km
Playa Langosta - 19 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

Tamarindo (TNO) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪El Moro - ‬12 min drive
‪Soda y Chicharronera El Guanacaste - ‬7 min drive
‪Agua Salada - ‬14 min drive
‪La Plumería - ‬14 min drive
‪Dragonfly Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Affordable Luxury in Paradise have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Affordable Luxury in Paradise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Affordable Luxury in Paradise?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Affordable Luxury in Paradise?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Affordable Luxury in Paradise located?

Situated in the mountains, this villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Casino Diria, Canopy Vista Tamarindo and Black Stallion Eco Park. Tamarindo Beach and Tamarindo Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Carol Z.

19 February 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

The concierge was fabulous….place was a great space.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen L Z.

25 January 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tamarindo Heaven

Everything about this property is stellar. Miriam the manager was above and beyond - giving excursion advice and helping with any questions. Uber is 20 to town but best to rent a car to see the sites beyond. TRY the Canopy ZIPLINE just one mile away- 9 zips of your life! Playa Conchal is 30 minutes and amazing!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faith C.

1 February 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very helpful hosts

The house is well represented by photos and is located away from the busy city center but close enough to make it easy to travel into Tamarindo. The hosts and property manager went above and beyond to help with our questions. The water pressure wasn't great but that's was a minor issue as everything else was great. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals, etc.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Leanna W.

1 January 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing indoor outdoor property

The property was great for indoor/outdoor living - our favorite was coming back from a hot day on the beach and jumping straight into the pool!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

11 February 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise!

By far the best vacation rental we've ever had! This property is a paradise. It sits on an acre of lush, tropical gardens with cactus, bamboo, palms and fruit trees. Very private, yet only 10 minutes drive to Villa Real, 20 minutes to Tamarindo and 30 minutes to some of the best beaches in the world. The pool was fantastic. The Koi pond added to the Zen-like calm. Waking up and feeding the Koi was one of the highlights of my day - so relaxing! The rooms are beautiful, well-decorated and spotlessly clean. Every bedroom has it's own en-suite with outdoor shower. The property manager Miriam was fantastic! So knowledgable, efficient and helpful - more of a concierge than a property manager. We couldn't have asked for more. Very highly recommended!

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

melody r.

6 March 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Perfect. Clean. Pool was so nice Enjoyed our stay

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

1 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property!

We loved our time in Costa Rica. The property was gorgeous and quiet. We played in the pool in the rain and there are so many butterflies flitting around and frogs singing their songs. The property is located on the outskirts of Tamarindo, but still close enough to enjoy the beaches and the delicious food of the country. The people of Costa Rica are SO kind and welcoming and Russ and Patou are incredible with their communications. Highly recommend the area and the property!

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nicolas F.

14 January 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place to stay at

Overall a nice house and place. Pros: - property manager was super nice, available, and helpful - house is nice, rooms as well, with nice pool Cons: - house is a bit old and needs some freshening up - located in a quite remote location (as advertised) I still recommend the place, but I think the owners should invest a little bit to refresh some things.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

29 January 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise!

Great experience at Villa Nacara. Miriam was amazing and available to help with all our questions and booking tours. We had pool service twice and cleaning service once during our 8 day stay. The property had everything we needed to cook, grill, do laundry and just relax! It was close enough to tourist area if we wanted to go there and close to local beaches! Plenty of stores nearby for grocery shopping and a pharmacy and urgent care within 15 minute drive of property. The living/dining area is Al fresco! We enjoyed the outdoor living! We had a little challenge with the sliding doors but otherwise everything worked. The koi pond was nice and the fish were out quite a bit! We loved the privacy and seclusion and all the nature we encountered! The rooms were spacious and comfortable! We wish we were back there! Pura Vida!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

7 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach vacation

Overall great location to tamarindo beach and town. Very clean. Loved the open concept, probably not ideal for infants/toddlers bc of koi pond but we had lots of family helping watch the baby. My older boys enjoyed feeding the fish and swimming in the pool. Property manager was very helpful.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

31 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So nice!

Loved our stay these past nine days. Everything was wonderful. We listened to howler monkeys, saw parakeets and other beautiful birds, a few frogs, lizards, and iguana on the grounds of the property. The air conditioning was cold, the bedding and pillows were really comfortable, and there were plenty of towels. The kitchen was well-equipped, and we cooked several nights. The pool was absolutely fantastic! We swam every single day and relaxed in the chaise loungers when not swimming. In the evenings we enjoyed the nice covered seating area. The three outdoor showers (covered and accessible from the interior) were an added bonus. Plenty of room for three couples if that’s your thing. We two enjoyed it immensely.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

18 April 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house

This house is really fun. It has some good things that you might find lacking in other Costa Rican houses. Water pressure and temp control was pretty amazing. Such an excellent pool. Easy road access and great wifi. We had a few visitors. Iguanas hang out on the roof. That was cool. Frogs hang out in the fish pond. Also cool. Howlers hang out in the neighborhood. We didn't get to see them but they sang the song of their people in the evenings. Super close to Tamarindo and the best beaches in Costa Rica. Plenty of super markets, fruit market and restaurants. Helpful people at the gas station if your tire needs air. I didn't want to leave and that's a sign that the vacation house is great.

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Dominique M.

9 February 2025

Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam F.

15 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Increible experiencia

Definitivamente recomiendo Villa Nacara, Patricia fue súper atenta y después Marian las managers fueron increíbles y súper atentas a todo lo que necesitábamos. Russell El dueño desde el comienzo estuvo en contacto y nos dieron tips de lugares para visitar y playas cerca de nuestra ubicación. Definitivamente vivimos la naturaleza en esta hermosa Villa. En la villa tienes todo lo que necesitas para pasarla de maravilla y en familia. Definitivamente una experiencia inolvidable.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan L., Ostfildern, Germany

1 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Aussergewöhnliches Haus

Das Feriendomizil ist schon etwas besonderes. Der Tag findet praktisch im Freien statt, gefühlt bist du aber im Wohnzimmer. Die Schlafräume sind etwas abseits, die Betten sind sehr gut, hier gibt es eine AC. Der Pool ist das absolute highlight, er ist sehr sauber und wird wöchentlich geprüft. Der Garten ist sehr gepflegt, die Gärtner sind oft bei der Arbeit. Hier kann man Tiere beobachten die man sonst nicht sieht. Das Wohnen in dem Haus war schön.

Stayed 22 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Chantal L., Montreal, Quebec

26 March 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Très beau site bien aménagé

Bel accueil à notre arrivée par Marc, notre hôte de ce séjour. Toutes les commodités étaient à notre portée. Place tranquille et apaisante. La piscine est fabuleuse et à une parfaite température. Les oiseaux colorés et un iguane se promènent dans un site enchanteur. On a entendu aussi un singe hurleur. Les salles de bain sont spacieuses. Les pièces sont loins l’unes de l’autres donc on ne craint pas de réveiller les autres convives. Petits bémols: la cuisine aurait besoin d’un rafraichissement: odeur de frigo dans la pièce, portes d’armoire qui claquent fort et qui tiennent à peine. Four et réfrigérateur vieillissants. Mais tout le matériel est là pour se faire de bons repas. On a bien aimé cette villa!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

RYAN D.

28 November 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Was a delightful place.

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Gerry S.

26 April 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Private oasis

Great location & great outdoor living area,disappointed in the Koi pond,we were surprised that it was being renovated,needs some TLC thru out

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mariam Rodrigues

My wife Laurie and I fell in love with the beauty of Costa Rica. The country reflects a time and place that embraces nature, simple joys and adventure. We hope you enjoy it and much as we have. The people are wonderful and kind. Find your own path to happiness here...

Why they chose this property

We never thought we would buy a home in a foreign country. Sometimes you take chances in life that you look back on a say, "Why didn't we do that earlier." We are taking that step.

One life to live - one fun property to enjoy!

Be our guest :)

What makes this property unique

Villa Nacara is a perfect getaway from the bustle of everyday life. Relax, enjoy, and be at peace in a tranquil setting on the Tamarindo outskirts. You are close enough to some of the most stunning beaches, trails, restaurants, volcanoes and nature preserves in Costa Rica. Serenity awaits you in paradise.

Not sure about renting a home in a foreign country or worried about the logistics and details of getting to Villa Nacara. Your property manager - Tibo - lives next door. He will greet you when you get in and make sure everything is perfect for your stay. If you have any questions he is at there to help you. Tibo also speaks French, Spanish and English so he is a tremendous resource for you. We try to eliminate as many concerns as possible so you can just relax and have the time of your life.

Languages:

Spanish

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Master Bedroom

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Master Bathroom

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