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Serene Mar Azul Zen Villa w/ Pool & Yoga Platform

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Cool off at any time of day in our refreshing pool and take in those stunning mountain views!
Sit back, relax, and share your downtime in the company of your whole group - don't forget to regular check out the lush greenery outside to spot some local furry friends!
Wake up to the site of howler monkeys and iguanas right outside your master bedroom window!
With mountains on one side and a sparkling pool on the other, you'll have a symphony of tropical beauty!
Enjoy the privacy of our serene oasis, surrounded by mountains and lush jungle, while still be only 10-20 minutes from beaches and fun!

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6125.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Huacas, Guanacaste
  • Reserva Conchal Golf Course
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Tamarindo Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Conchal Beach
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest bedroom 2 with Queen bed

1 Queen Bed

Guest bedroom 3 with full and twin

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Main bedroom 1 with King bed

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Main bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Serene Mar Azul Zen Villa w/ Pool & Yoga Platform

Searching for a true retreat, complete with a sparkling private pool? Look no further, our spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa is the perfect place for your stay in Huacas. A relaxing stay awaits in this secluded and serene mountain setting. The large master bedroom features a king-size mattress and dual sinks in the ensuite bathroom. The two additional bedrooms face the private sparkling pool, with lovely views and the convenience of being able to walk right outside to enjoy early morning, midday, or late night swims.

Enjoy time together inside in the comfortable living room, and show off your cooking skills in our fully equipped kitchen. The bathrooms are all super clean and fully stocked for your arrival.

The views of the valley cannot be beat, you’ll definitely want to bring your camera! While our home itself is peaceful and ideal for yoga lovers, our location offers the best of both worlds with many outdoor excursion opportunities for the nature lovers of your group. The jungle is filled with monkeys, many different species of birds, iguanas, and so much more. There are also many fun activities to do nearby, including zip-lining, Volcano trekking, water rafting, or lying underneath waterfalls. There are also white sand beaches! A place guaranteed to be good for your mind, body, and soul.

Liberia Airport is a 50-minute drive away.

** BED CONFIGURATION **
Bedroom 1: 1 King Bed
Bedroom 2: 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 Twins

Traveling with little ones? We have a pack-n-play available on a first come, first served basis for $10/night. To ensure availability and have the pack-n-play set up and ready for your arrival, please let us know in advance if you'd like to rent it.

** KEY FEATURES **
-Free WiFi/ Internet (The Villa has its own dedicated 7mb internet connection with WiFi in all rooms and around pool), and a backup Wifi service
-Individual Air Conditioning units per room
-Dedicated workspace and printer
-Sparkling Swimming Pool
-43" Smart TV in the living room
-Washer / Dryer
-Fresh linens, towels, soaps, and shampoos
-Patio with amazing views and BBQ grill
-Yoga platform with yoga mats ready to use!
- Beach chairs
-Fully loaded kitchen with new appliances including Blender, Stove, Refrigerator, Coffee maker, Microwave, Toaster Oven, Water Filtration System, Rice cooker, Air fryer, Instapot, plates, utensils, and more!


NOTE - There are several homes/apartments on the property, and there are two dogs (Toby and Jackie) onsite. You may have them visit you when you arrive and during your stay. They are friendly, but please do not allow them inside the home. Thank you!

**Optional Add Ons (extra cost)**
-In House Massages (upgrade available adds ons for manicures, pedicures, facials)
-Chef Services: Please note that we require a minimum of 7 days notice to arrange services (last minute requests will be accommodated whenever possible)
-Mid-stay cleaning (subject to availability and an additional discounted cost to the cleaning fee included in your booking)
-Llanos del Cortez Waterfall tours including transportation and lunch buffet
-ATV tours including water and fruits
-Lazy Lizard Catamaran Tours (include food, unlimited beverages including alcohol, music and more)
-Horseback Riding including water and fruits
-In House Yoga Classes
-Grocery Shopping and Delivery
-Yacht Charters! We now have a yacht available for half or full day charters! This rental includes snorkeling, fishing and an option for catered meals and an open bar. Inquire for more information on rates!

Let us know if you are interested and we’ll be happy to get this set up for you, and please note these add ons are not included in the rental rate and will be an additional cost.

**Additional Recommendations/Referrals**
-Airport Shuttles
-Fishing Tours
-Surfing Lessons
-Decorating (Balloons/Flowers)
-Adventure Hotel Tours (Hacienda Guachipelin, located by Rincon de la Vieja Volcano/Hot Springs)

We are happy to provide referrals and contact information to book these but are unable to schedule on your behalf.

** Nearby Activities **
Swimming, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Bird watching, Shopping, Sailing, Boating, Horseback riding, Wildlife viewing, Health/beauty spa, Surfing, Scuba diving, Snorkeling, Ecotourism, Rafting, and so much more.

** DETAILS TO NOTE **
-We have a no-tolerance rule about parties and loud noise, so please be aware that complaints from neighbors, notifications from authorities, notifications from our noise monitoring software, or any other proof of disruptive behavior or loud noise between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM will result in fines of up to $1000.00, possible eviction and / or possible legal action if authorities are involved.
- Your booking automatically includes a damage protection policy. Should any minor accidental damages occur during your stay, we will cover you up to $1,500. We understand accidents happen, so we've got your back! However, if we determine damage was willful or negligent, we will charge an additional cost based on the damage itself.
*Important* If you are a Costa Rica resident booking with a local credit card, you will get charged IVA from your bank automatically aside from the AirBNB tax and will need to handle this directly with your bank. This is a separate localized fee that is done automatically outside of AirBNB.

Have a question about our location or home? Please let us know- we look forward to hosting you!

Property manager

Five Star Property

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
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Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Tamarindo

Tamarindo is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Tamarindo Beach and Conchal Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course. Monkey Park and Las Baulas National Marine Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkelling and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Huacas, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Reserva Conchal Golf Course - 13 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Casino Diria - 17 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 19 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 20 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Conchal Beach - 35 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Imperial - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mitra Market - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Royal Beach Club - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bamboo Asian Fusion Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Couri Bistro & Bar - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Serene Mar Azul Zen Villa w/ Pool & Yoga Platform have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Serene Mar Azul Zen Villa w/ Pool & Yoga Platform pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Serene Mar Azul Zen Villa w/ Pool & Yoga Platform?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene Mar Azul Zen Villa w/ Pool & Yoga Platform?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serene Mar Azul Zen Villa w/ Pool & Yoga Platform located?

Situated in Tamarindo, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Playa Brasilito, Reserva Conchal Golf Course and Monkey Park. Tamarindo Beach and Flamingo Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rob G.

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

Great Stay

We had an amazing tim3 in CR at this house. It is a great location with wildlife all around. Host was great to communicate with when the toilet had an issue. Would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

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

Peaceful setting in CR

We had a great stay at this property!!! We started in Tamarindo and ended the trip here in Huacas. Jerry was an amazing host and the house was beautiful in the mountains! The whole family loved the pool and the house dogs that would hang around. This was a wonderful place to end our trip! Would recommend staying here to anyone wanting some calm and beautiful tranquility. Thank you so much! Pura Vida🤙🏻
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valerie C.

Absolutely Perfect

Wonderful week at Jerry's villa! We had a lot of good time enjoying the magnificent view both day time and night with the superb sky full of stars. We also appreciated very much the location which is very close (15 mins) from Tamarindo Beach or Playa Grande Beach. The staff surrounding the house are very useful and pleasant. We definitely recommend this Villa if you love nature, quietness and at the same time being not far from the action.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda C.

Best place ever!!!!

I stayed 9 days and then moved on to another destination in Costa Rica. Big mistake!!!!! I want to somehow cancel where I'm staying now and go back to Mar Azul. I should have never booked another place. I loved my stay at Mar Azul. I'm coming back
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Kathy K.

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

Great location and beautiful home

We spent 10 days in this very large and spacious home. The beds were very comfortable and bedrooms were very large with great wardrobes for storage in each room. All bedrooms had a lot of light and sliders to the outdoors and comfortable AC and comforters. The kitchen was amazing with a huge island, lots of space and a great gas stove! The location is perfect to a lot of great beaches and towns and not far from the grocery store and restaurants. The pool was great and had fabulous lights at night and a fountain. We did have a few issues with the doors not locking, power went out for a while, sheets didn’t fit and our last day we had no water. These were all corrected quickly by Carlos the caretaker. I always expect power to go out in Costa Rica at some point so I brought a lanterns and flashlights. There are bugs in the house, scorpions, spiders, ants also things to expect in Costa Rica. The one thing that needs attention is the amenities in the kitchen, 2 Dinner plates, a 3rd was cracked, no potholders, no linen towels, 2 mugs, 2 bowls, no large bowl, no salt or pepper. There are critters that didn’t bother my husband at all but it was a little much for me. Overall a great home that needs a little love put in to the kitchen amenities.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Claudia D.

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

Huacas

Nous avons apprécié notre séjour. Nous pouvions entendre les singes au coucher et lever du soleil mais nous ne les avons pas vus. La route se fait facilement jusqu’à Tamarindo mais il y a plusieurs restaurants, épiceries, commerces tout près. Le WIFI fonctionnait très bien.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Maha E.

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

Beautiful view and location

Beautiful view from Mar Azul. There is a nice pool to enjoy in the hot mornings and the house is spacious. Great environment and tranquil vibes. Because you are nestled into nature here, the only downside were a few critters making it inside.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Byron H.

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

Spectacular Stay!

What a great find this was. Centrally located to many great beaches and restaurants. The view from the villa at every angle was spectacular. We loved all commodities the house offered including Jackie and Toby (house dogs). Waking up to the monkeys and the sounds that mother nature had to offer was AMAZING. Although hiking up and down the villa is doable, a car is definitely recommended. All in all our time spent in Costa Rica couldn't have been done any other way without Carlos. His hospitality and experience around the coast gave us that true Costa Rican vibe. We had the upmost experience with Carlos He was a true blessing. Thank you Jerry for opening your home . We will definitely be coming back soon ~Pura Vida! -Byron H.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marco V.

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

Awesome place

We had a great time. We are definitely coming back
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Richard B.

Manage expectations and you'll like it

First the good: the view is spectacular, and no photos do it any justice. The view, the pool, the location close to so many great beaches all make this a great place to day trip and see the Guanacaste area, provided you have a car. 4WD recommended, but not essential. The pool was great! My 6 year old daughter went from tentative swimmer to a fish in 6 days, and her swimming instructors couldn't believe it. Nice views, comfy beds (with a caveat below), and a tasteful decor. For 3 of us, it was the right size. Now the bad: first of all, the owner disappeared about two weeks before our arrival. I wrote several times asking for directions, etc. and no reply. Only when I was already in Costa Rica and filled out the form for prospective renters did I get a reply, the night before our arrival. Personally I don't like to travel this way. Maybe I've a lot to learn about "Pura Vida." As I said, the place has a great view, but is poorly equipped for someone with experience staying in VRBO properties. With so many photos of the kitchen and guests dining on the patio, I expected more. The kitchen is stocked as if a bachelor lived there - more George Foreman grills than wine glasses, and that's no exaggeration. There is basically one set of dishes, matching coffee mugs, some silverware and not much else. As someone who likes to cook I was extremely disappointed with so barren a kitchen. No mixing bowls, no potato peeler, no measuring cups, nothing even the most basic of kitchens would have to make a decent scratch meal. No spices, not even salt and pepper. I'd have gladly traded the cute welcome flashlights for a few spices and essential kitchen tools. Carlos was mostly helpful, but it always seemed like asking him for something was a little inconvenient for him. We did not realize that once we went through the stocked two rolls of toilet paper we'd have to buy our own. The Wifi was on and off; this must have impacted Carlos as well, as this was the one problem we had that carried a certain sense of urgency. That said, the TV was nice, and I encouraged our girl to watch her favorite cartoons in Spanish. No bedspreads on the bed. Just a topsheet. Hope that suits you cause that's all you get. And the poolside grill? Just a piece of aluminum grating. Seriously, another $300 on some more essentials and this place would rock; maybe the current renovation will help. I'm ranking at 3.5 stars; round it up to 4 only for the view and the pool.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

jean-yves L.

Photo trompeuse et piscine pas nettoyée

Nous sommes arrivés à 4. Il a fallu réclamer une table et des chaises pour manger. Il n'y avait pas assez d'assiettes pour 4. Notre arrivée aurait pu être anticipé. La piscine n'était pas nettoyée et ne l'a pas été durant notre séjour : nous n'avons pas pu l'utiliser : dommage ! La photo de la terrasse avec les chaises longues appartient au propriétaire et ne fait pas partie de la location. Par contre la maison était spacieuse, propre et agréable dans un environnement tranquille.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

kim c.

Perfect home to stay; excellent location

My family and I had a terrific time. The house is peeved on a hill with a beautiful view from all angles including the amazing pool. The house has all the amenities you'll need. Carlos is the caretaker in site who makes sure your needs are met..but affords you great privacy. You are within minutes from the beaches. We sorbt a day traveling to beaches. Simply hopping from one to the next. I highly recommend this home and will return.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

melissa G.

Not exactly as it appears

We are just completing our 3 week stay at Villa Mar Azul. Having rented VRBO properties for the past three years in Nicaragua and now Costa Rica, we are writing our first review to help better inform travelers of the realities of renting. Villa Mar Azul is a comfortable but somewhat neglected property out of the hustle and bustle location outside of Tamarindo. It is indeed centrally located to many beautiful beaches and restaurants with a beautiful view. The road up to the property was a daily challenge for our Toyota Corolla rental car but with an experienced driver at the helm, we were able to make the climb slowly and carefully without a 4x4. We imagine this would be impossible during other seasons. The property is made up of the two bed room villa (depicted in pictures) and a carport structure which covers a small courtyard just yards away from the main house and caretaker. The main house appears to feature a large apartment upstairs (does not look like it can presently be used for rental without extensive cleaning) and two small studio apartments downstairs where the caretaker lives in one. The beautiful pool is on the other side of the main house and accessed by a small cement pathway. The mattress in the master bedroom was especially comfortable. We were going to rent the additional apartment for our guests but the air conditioning unit looked liked it leaked on the futon and had no remote, slider in room was nailed shut and sink was dirty and inoperable. In summary: 15% of our visit we had no hot water. 20% we had no internet. Dishwasher is not functional. Insect control/prevention was not attended to (scorpions!). Property should be cleaner both inside and outside of the units (well beyond a “woman’s touch”) Waste from 2-3 nice dogs on property. Construction debris needs to be removed (old kitchen sink, remodel waste & old appliances). Broken lounge furniture on observation removed. Landscaping needs daily water around pool and restored around property as pictured. Supplies to maintain pool (i.e. shock chemicals) needs to be kept in storage to use as needed.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

Privacy & Beautiful Views

Four of us thoroughly enjoyed Mar Azul. Amazing sunsets, breezes flowing and monkeys in the tree tops on the premises. It is central to several beaches all within 20 minutes away and there are a couple of restaurants at the foot of the driveway. Peaceful at nights brought stars. If you don't need to live on the beach all day everyday, this is the place for you. We even found secluded beaches with no one else on them. Carlos, the on site property manager also set us up with a great horse ride - galloping on the beaches with well trained horses rather than the typical walk along road ways. A great experience and we would return.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Georgina R.

First Trip to Costa Rica

Our first trip to Costa Rica will be a memorable one. Our stay at Villa Mar Azul was peaceful, pictureque and private. It was great to have our own pool to cool off in. We heard the howler monkeys in the morning and enjoyed watching the beautiful birds everywhere. The caretaker, Carlos was very helpful and a pleasure to deal with. We would recommend it to nature lovers.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

SECLUSION YET CONVIENIENT

My wife and I and two teenage children, 17&19 just spent 12 days of relaxation here, the view is amazing in every direction, the house was spotless and the pool was a great place to just relax, Carlo's, the on site concierge and jack of all trades was the perfect host. He was invisible that is until you called him, which we needed to do a couple of times, then he was there in a blink of an eye, and always answered our question or fixed our problem., wildlife everywhere but no people, and the dogs warned you if anyone or thing was approaching, you must love dogs, but they are loveable and so well behaved. they hiked the mountain with my son and I and always greeted us when we returned. convienient 10 to 30 minutes from about 8 beaches, store just 4 minutes away, 3 minutes of that is the driveway down the mountain. you do need a 4 x 4 vehicle to get around . it was our peace of paradise at the end of every day.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Just a great place to relax and take it in!

My wife, myself and our 3 boys spent a month and a half at Mar Azul. Our favorite things: the incredible sunsets, the quiet, the stars at night, the privacy, the monkeys, the pool and waterfall, bbqs, and just the serenity of the surrounding jungle. The villa is about 5 minutes away from Huacas, and 15 from Tamarindo. Lots of great beaches and restaurants within a short drive. A very convenient. And very private. The only people you will see at Mar Azul are Carlos and Yohanna who live on the property. They are incredibly gracious and genuinely helpful people. It's great to know that someone's there to help you out if needed. We work on-line so internet's a big deal to us - it worked perfectly. When the power went out (as it sometimes does in CR), we were able to tether off our ipads via 3G signal to keep in touch. The owner Jerry is great to work with. Super quick with responses. I would not hesitate in the slightest to visit Mar Azul again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

L P.

Beautiful and peaceful!!!

My visit and stay to Marazul was absolutely wonderful. This property is for individuals and families who are looking for privacy and a peaceful place to stay. The valley view will take your breath away....very tranquil. It's like your own peace of heaven....very, very private. The drive to Haucas takes 2 min...and the drive to Playa Grande // Flamingo beach is 10 min. I loved staying at this property.....views...convenience to great grocery store...2 min...I felt extremely safe with (2) individuals living full-time on the property...Harold and Yohanna. If I want to go bargain shopping...Tamarindo is only 15 drive up the road. Super convenient...safe....I LOVED the privacy!!! I will go back again and again!!! Monkeys...and the beautiful stars at night is what I miss the most...floating in the pool...all by our selves : ).

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