A 5 bedroom classic Tamarindo Beach House . Close to everything yet very private

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5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10464.5 sq m

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Casa Papaya, 100m west of Hotel Arco Iris, Playa Tamarindo , Santa Cruz , Gte.

Tamarindo Beach
‪11 min walk‬
Playa Langosta
‪8 min drive‬
Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
‪33 min drive‬
Tamarindo (TNO)
‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

Located on a hill with sweeping panoramic views overlooking Tamarindo Bay, yet just steps from the ocean, Casa Papaya is a three story custom home with 5 bedrooms equipped with 3 king size beds and 2 queen size beds with fans & a/c, 3.5 baths, entry lobby with coffered wood ceilings, large kitchen with island & bar, local hand carved hardwood doors and headboards, wood windows, 2 large decks with teak furniture, secure 2 car parking . Casa Papaya boasts a very large private pool area with a pool rancho . Casa Papaya offers complete comfort for up to 5 couples plus 1 . With 3 king size beds and 2 queen size beds and 1 single bed choosing a room will be no problem . Casa Papaya recently upgraded with new air conditioning through out makes every single room very confortable even during the hottest months of the year .

Casa Papaya provides maid service and laundry service. Beaches, supermarkets, restaurants, gift shops, bars and nightclubs are all minutes away by foot. Casa Papaya is the perfect vacation getaway. Of interest to surfers special surf trips & boat trips may be arranged. For golfers two signature, world class 18 hole golf course’s are a 15 minute drive away.

When you’re ready to get away for your tropical vacation and enjoy the splendor of Costa Rica, contact Casa Papaya to reserve your own private space in paradise.

Property manager

Brian King

Languages

Dutch, English, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

No bachelor groups

No loud parties

No outside visitors

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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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

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

About the area

Tamarindo

Located in Tamarindo, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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. 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.

100m west of Hotel Arco Iris, Playa Tamarindo , Santa Cruz , Gte.

What's nearby

Tamarindo Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Playa Langosta - 8 min drive - 2.4 km
Casino Diria - 14 min drive - 8.3 km
Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 33 min drive - 16.7 km
Grande Beach - 35 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

Tamarindo (TNO) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sharky's Sports Bar - ‬9 min walk
‪El Chiringuito - ‬11 min walk
‪Chiquita’s - ‬8 min walk
‪Nogui's - ‬11 min walk
‪Wild Panda - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does A 5 bedroom classic Tamarindo Beach House . Close to everything yet very private have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is A 5 bedroom classic Tamarindo Beach House . Close to everything yet very private pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A 5 bedroom classic Tamarindo Beach House . Close to everything yet very private?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A 5 bedroom classic Tamarindo Beach House . Close to everything yet very private?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A 5 bedroom classic Tamarindo Beach House . Close to everything yet very private located?

Located in the heart of Tamarindo, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of WAYRA Institute of Spanish and Tamarindo Beach. Playa Langosta is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Christa L.

1 April 2025

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

Amazing property; attentive property manager

This property was amazing. It had all the amenities we needed, was super clean, and great location for all of the Tamarindo fun.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

20 February 2025

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

First visit to Costa Rica.

Perfect home and location for a mixed age group. Space and activities for everyone. Wonderful staff. Couldnt have asked for anything more.

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann G.

31 January 2025

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

Beautiful Oasis!!!!!

Everything about our trip was 5 star! Working with the team of managers, including Carolina and the entire staff at Casa Papaya was a delight. So accommodating! We loved the location. The house and the beautiful gardens surrounding the home were lush. Everything was very clean and tidy at all times. We had such a great time thanks to Casa Papaya and everyone we came into contact with in Tamarindo! Thank you!

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian Y.

31 December 2024

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

Great house and location

Brian and his team were amazing from start to finish. Brian went out of hus way right at checkin to accomodate a request from one of our family members. Ricardo, Angie, Diana and others were super friendly and did a great job keeping the place spotless including laundry and dishes. The house is very close to everything. The kids really loved the 2 pools and spent as much time in those as they did at the beach.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah C.

8 December 2024

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

Papaya House

We absolutely loved staying here, it was close to everything we needed to be close to and very close to the main strip of town. We loved the pool and felt we had everything we needed at the house to ensure a great vacation! Highly recommend to a big (8-10) group of people!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy D.

1 December 2024

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

Beautiful property

Beautiful clean property! Great for families.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige H.

7 November 2024

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

Fantastic 10 day stay @ Casa Papaya, Tamarindo!

The property was even better than it seemed online. The staff was wonderful and the location was central to everything! Brian was great helping us with any questions we had;)

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad N.

30 October 2024

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

Casa Papaya is Amazing

Incredible house with multiple balconies, big rooms, comfortable beds, and an unreal pool with a waterfall! The house is huge, extremely well cared for and the service was amazing. Best vacation rental we’ve ever stayed in. The surfing there is awesome! We couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity to stay at Casa Papaya!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

lindsay b.

23 October 2024

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

A slice of paradise!

We loved everything about our stay. Our favorite things were the jacuzzi on the balcony, pool oasis outside, and the location! We could walk everywhere in a few minutes. We really loved having morning coffee while watching the neighborhood Monkeys and squirrels

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lenia D.

20 August 2024

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

Paradise!

It’s hard to describe how lovely the property actually is. The pictures cannot capture it. Besides the high-quality furnishings and all the extras, there is an excellence in the design of the property that invites you to come…. Take the load off… relax and enjoy life. Brian and his team are professional and excellent in what they do. Ricardo and the team that manage maintenance of the house gave us a beautiful example of the Costa Rican culture and hospitality. Whatever we needed , he helped finding the right people or giving great suggestions. The location of the house is very convenient. It is walking distance to supermarkets, pharmacy, liquor store, all types of restaurants, the beach, the surf shops, etc. our favorite restaurants for a nice evening out with original crafted cocktails: L' Estanco El Jardin Escondido. Yes, eventhough it’s walking distance to all of these things, we were not bother by noise at any time in the intimacy that this house provides. So, If you’re looking to stay in Tamarindo, this is the place. Bravo!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dan P.

6 August 2024

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Great

Great Trip the property is very nice close to the beach and town. We will be going back!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer C.

11 July 2024

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

Amazing house!

Amazing house! Perfect location and great house for 2 families….kids loved the pool! The house has everything you need to have a great stay. Brian was extremely responsive and his staff was super helpful and accommodating. Will definitely stay here again! Thanks for having us.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francois G.

11 July 2024

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

Just amazing!!

Amazing house walking distance to everything. The garden is so spectacular that you just dont want to leave the property! Clean and well furnished, that property made us feel at home. Brian and Carolina were very helpful with sny question we had. Angie and Ricardo made our stay so much easier, thx!! We wil definitively come back! François and family

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

16 May 2024

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Pictures don't do it justice.

Such an amazing property. It's really hard to do it justice with pictures, but our group agreed it was hands down the best place we'd ever stayed. The location was also perfect for heading out and checking out all tamarindo had to offer.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo G.

17 April 2024

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

Excellent on all levels

Great experience all the way around. The in-house staff was awesome. Highly recommend having them cook breakfast and afternoon appetizers. Good location for going to the beach and Restaurants. Having a golf cart was key.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

cody m.

2 April 2024

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

Perfect stay

Casa papaya, was the perfect place to stay for our trip. First of all the Brian the property manager and all the staff that work there are great and so helpful. They really make sure you don’t need to worry about anything while you are there so you can just relax and enjoy yourself. The house is huge, plenty of space everywhere. Lots of great balconies and the plunge pool off the kitchen was amazing and super convenient. The bathrooms are all a good size with ample shelf space. The bedrooms are all great size and room in each one for luggage and storage with safes in reach room which is a nice feature. The kitchen is large and plenty of counter space and they have all your basic kitchen needs.the had lots of towels which is great and beach chairs and boogie boards for you to use. The house is super convenient and a short walk to the beach otherwise a nice quick golf cart ride which I highly suggest to rent one as they are super convenient and parking closer to beach can be tough. You have a grocery store walking distance from house along with a bank and also lots of restaurants such as the green papaya which is always a must stop (fyi they only take cash). We also tried Trio as well which was great and la baula for our last night and pizza was perfect. Would highly recommend casa papaya for friends or for family maybe not if you have a wondering toddler as there are lots of stairs. We would stay here again without question.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

16 March 2024

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

Slice of Pura Vida

This is an amazing place to stay for a large group staying in Tamarindo. This was the second time we’ve stayed here. We love having a private place but close to town. This property offers everything you need from comfortable bedrooms, cooking needs and private pool.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

24 January 2024

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

Retreat in Tamarindo

The house is nice retreat in busy Tamarindo. The pool and grounds are beautiful, making it a great place to just hang out. There's no dishwasher but the cleaning staff came everyday and cleaned up after us.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant G.

22 January 2024

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

Winter Break

Great house, great location.. Perfect for a group of 10 people.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heath B.

14 November 2023

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

Beautiful and amazing!

Everything about our experience was great. The property. The management. The staff. The cleanliness and especially the service and accommodations we received from the time we booked until the very day we left. Highly recommend.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi S.

14 August 2023

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

Perfect location

This house is beautiful!!! It is the perfect location to town & the beach. We could not imagine a more perfect vacation. We got Miguel as a chef for two meals, worth every penny! Did a Catamaran ride with Marina Del Ray, seeing the sunset from the water was breathtaking. Highly recommend Dragon Fly & Bamboo Sushi. We rented golf carts and that made it very easy to get around and check out the town. Brian & Carolina were so great to work with throughout the entire process. We cannot wait to be back!!!! Pura Vida y’all.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

4 August 2023

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

Amazing location and amazing views

Casa Papaya is amazing! Brian and Ricardo and staff took care of us for 10 days. The house has amazing views and Howler monkeys come by on the trees each morning that’s fun and exciting to watch. Iguanas hang out and I’m in the backyard. We were a party of nine- with teens and adults and everyone loved it. Rent golf carts to get around and it’s super easy! Great surfing, mangrove boat tour and more walking distance. Wonderful restaurants. We love Tamarindo and Casa Papaya is the perfect place to stay!

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

30 May 2023

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

Gem in Tamarindo

The house / property was absolutely great; the pictures don't do it justice. The staff was awesome!! The location is perfect. I would stay there again in a heartbeat. The whole experience exceeded my (our) expectations.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Diane S.

16 April 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casa Papaya

We had a great time at Casa Papaya. We loved the large living and kitchen areas and the pool. The only thing we didn’t like was there was no comfortable seating. The kitchen was well stocked and the linens were plentiful. Thank you for a great time.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David D.

19 March 2023

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

Great place to stay in Tamarindo

What an amazing place to stay! The grounds and house are well kept and a great size for large groups. The property management and staff are wonder to assist making your vacation great

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Brian King

The owner Jeff Calderwood moved to Tamarindo from southern California to build his dream home in 2000. He has lived in Casa Papaya on and off for years . Now he decided to share his home with others .

Why they chose this property

Casa Papaya offers the size of a very large vacation rental at the most affordable price in all the area . Boasting sleeping arrangements of 5 bedrooms with 3 king and 2 queen size beds makes choosing a room no problem . Accommodations for 5 couples plus 1 very comfortable !

What makes this property unique

Close to town and very private . You can rent Casa Papaya and do not need a rental car to access all of the attractions offered in the Tamarindo and surrounding areas .

Languages:

English, Spanish, Dutch

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5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

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