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Spectacular Ocean View, beachfront with 3 swimming pools, snorkel gear included

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Sunset from the balcony
Main swimming pool
Infinity pool only 25 yards from our condo
Screened in balcony
Screened in balcony with 4 chairs and bench seating

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Playa Ocotal, Provincia de Guanacaste
  • Ocotal Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bahia Pez Vela Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Coco Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Spectacular Ocean View, beachfront with 3 swimming pools, snorkel gear included

Spend your day at the “Blue Flag” beach, by one of three pools or take an excursion to one of the many adventures available. We do our best to make it easy for all our guests.
Los Almendros is an upscale, beachfront development on Playa Ocotal's northern shore. This modern gated community has 43 privately owned condominiums and 24 hour security. It is the only development right on Ocotal beach. The development has 3 swimming pools, 2 outdoor barbecues and a covered gazebo. Condo 42 is the end unit on Los Almendros' premium front row. The condo's rear patio is located directly above a small tropical forest. The patio has a beautiful ocean view. It also provides nature lovers an excellent vantage point to observe many colourful birds, howler monkeys, and other amazing wildlife living in the trees below. It is a short 2 minute walk down the hill from the condo to Ocotal Beach.

Our condo is rated as one of Los Almendros' superior rental units. This condo is Los Almendros' most popular and best equipped two bedroom unit. We offer many extras to our guests that enable them to have a more memorable and relaxing vacation:
1) Beautiful ocean view
2) Very quiet and private. No condos above or below. No passing auto traffic
3) Screened rear patio with overhead fan and light
4) 55 inch QLED flat screen Smart television, dvd player and bluetooth music speaker
5) 32 inch smart tv in master bedroom
6) Well equipped kitchen with breakfast bar
7) Tastefully decorated with art and pottery
8) Three independently controlled split level A/C units (living room, and both bedrooms)
9) Hermex safe (combo set by guest)
10) Deadbolt locks on all exterior doors
11) Wall mounted hairdryers in both bathrooms
12) Covered, secured parking a few steps from the front door
13) linens and towels provided
14) Snorkeling equipment included (adult and children sizes)
15) Free cruiser bicycles: two bikes w/baskets
16) Binoculars
17) Beach canopy/sun shield: ZiggyShade
18) Beach chairs, beach towels, coolers
19) Washer, dryer, iron and ironing board
20) swimming pool toys: Kick boards and inflatables
21) 2 military style cots available for small children (upon request)
22) Pack & Play for infants/toddlers (upon request)

Our condo is the only 2 bedroom rental unit with a screened rear patio. In the evening guests can relax and listen to the ocean surf without being bothered by insects attracted by the overhead light. The ability to use the patio day or night greatly increases the condo's living space.

Outstanding swimming and snorkeling: Playa Ocotal is one of Guanacaste's quietest and cleanest "Blue Flag Beaches". The ocean surf is very gentle. Travel guides recommend Playa Ocotal to outdoor enthusiasts who want to snorkel from a Guanacaste beach. Snorkelers drive many miles to explore the rock formations at both ends of Playa Ocotal Beach. Playa Ocotal's best snorkeling is directly below Los Almendros. On most days, you can see numerous species of colorful tropical fish including angel fish, game fish, eels, octopi, puffer fish, rays and many more, in Playa Ocotal's tranquil waters.

Playas del Coco is Guanacaste's fastest growing beach community. The town is a 5 minute drive from Los Almendros. A taxi is fairly inexpensive to town. Coco has modern grocery stores, pharmacies, banks, ATM machines, many restaurants, ice cream shops, many bars/pubs, souvenir shops, and an emergency medical facility. You’ll even find small grocery stores and family restaurants on the way to Coco from condo.

Excursion planning: Playa Ocotal is a great location from which to initiate day trips. Los Almendros has an experienced bilingual office staff that assists guests in making reservations for deep sea fishing, diving, snorkeling, sailing, rafting, tubing, zip lining, massages, hiking, bird watching, hot springs, rain forest tours, volcanoes, canopy tours, and horse back riding. There is multiple dive companies located in Coco for any scuba enthusiasts.

Father Rooster's restaurant is one of Ocotal's most popular restaurants and it is located about 100 meters from the entrance of Los Almendros. It is located right on the beach and is open for lunch and dinner. It is a great place to enjoy a delicious tropical drink, enjoy a meal and take in the fabulous sunset.

Transportation: A car is nice to have but not a necessity in Costa Rica. Taxis from Los Almendros to Coco are fairly inexpensive Bilingual tour operators provide affordable transportation from Los Almendros to Guanacaste tourist attractions. Taxi service is available to and from Liberia airport. Golf carts are another great travel option.

Bicycles: We provide our guests with two cruisers. Both bicycles have a basket and a comfortable saddle seat.

Property manager

Mark Tompsett and Cheryle Croucher
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
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 11:00 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

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
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 3102758530

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

El Ocotal

Located in Sardinal, this condo is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa. Travelling with kids? Consider Rocio's Kitchen and Ericka's Fruit Stand. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Playa Ocotal, Provincia de Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Ocotal Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bahia Pez Vela Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Coco Beach - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Playa Hermosa - 24 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Playa Calzón de Pobre - 30 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coconutz Brewhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Numu Taproom and Bistro by Chef Nicolas - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Zi Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪El Capricho Mexican Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Donde Claudio y Gloria - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spectacular Ocean View, beachfront with 3 swimming pools, snorkel gear included have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Spectacular Ocean View, beachfront with 3 swimming pools, snorkel gear included pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Ocean View, beachfront with 3 swimming pools, snorkel gear included?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Ocean View, beachfront with 3 swimming pools, snorkel gear included?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Ocean View, beachfront with 3 swimming pools, snorkel gear included located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sardinal condo building is steps from Ocotal Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Coco Beach. Bahia Pez Vela Beach and El Coco Casino are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mark g.

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

Great place and great location

The condo was clean and well equipped. We especially appreciated the snorkel gear and sand toys. Super close to an awesome beach with lots to discover.Mark was extremely quick to respond and provides a lot is detailed information about the stay. All in all it was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra H.

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

Family Vacation

Great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay !

Property was just as described and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice K.

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

Awesome location & all the extras

The views are spectacular. A monkey sighting was a wonderful surprise. All the extra equipment is a huge bonus. It's a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry G.

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

Great location, great vacation

Thank you Mark and Cheryl for opening up your condo, this has been one of my best vacations. This is my first time to Costa Rica and I’ll definitely be returning. Loved the people, the culture, the food, the weather and exploring the various sitesYour condo was very comfortable and has everything one could possibly need. mark provided great information and quick response to any questions I had. It made getting established a lot easier.Your recommendations to use Memo to book any adventures was great advice, especially liked the river tour. Visited a number of beaches and Ocotal is still one of my favourites and probably the best so far for snorkelling. Heading home with great memories.I’m going to miss the early mornings and sunsets on the Lanai, you never get tired of the view especially at sunset.Looking forward to returning.Pura Vida
Stayed 49 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor M.

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

Great condo and host

We really enjoyed our stay. The condo is well equipped and the view is amazing. Mark was super helpful recommending tour operators and restaurants in the area. We will definitely stay again if we get a chance to return to Costa Rica.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent view and easy access to the beach. Condo is secluded and peaceful. We loved the snorkeling equipment!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Great Condo

Came down to visit a couple of friends. Great location, right on the beach. Rented golf cart to get back and forth around area. Saw monkeys off deck 3 of the mornings.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Mark is an amazing host and the location on the beach could not be more beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon V.

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

Great experience - even better place

It was a great location with a breathtaking view; the condo was well equipped with everything you could possibly need during your stay. Mark was always willing to help out on anything we might have needed. I highly recommend; you will not regret this stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

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

Wonderful

Loved the condo! The view was amazing and very spacious. Our favorite thing was the snorkeling along the rocks just in front of the condo. The host was helpful and informative. Highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory A.

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

A wonderful stay

We spent a wonderful 9 nights in this nicely appointed, beautifully located condo. I was very surprised at the variety of snorkeling gear that was made available, plus copious amounts of other nice beach gear available to us. This spot is wonderfully quiet and peaceful, but very close to Coco when you want to go in for a little night life. There was plenty of cookware for us to enjoy the fresh fish and other meats available at the local markets, something this semi-foodie family loved.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a great property! We loved the condo. The view from the balcony was amazing. The extras the hosts keep in equipment made it easy to do so many things. We loved the property and the security, office and grounds staff were wonderful. The neighbors were all super friendly, too. Definitely did not disappoint!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B., Portland, USA

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

Excellent accommodations!

Loved the view of Playa Ocotal!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

Beautiful Stay

We started our vacation for 4 nights here at this condo. Everything was just as described. We loved snorkeling a few feet away and we were grateful for the equipment that was at the condo. It is well furnished and has everything you need for a beach vacation. We loved our stay and will be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

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

Relaxing and clean getaway

Our stay was incredible , clean and absolutely everything we needed for beach/snorkelling was already there in the condo. Very quiet location with pools in the area to enjoy. We even seen a howler monkey from the pool and many birds Highly recommend this property, the host was very accommodating and easy to communicate with
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Host did a fantastic job of communicating information about the property as well as activities nearby and provided a very useful assortment of amenities.

10/10 Excellent

Marcus H.

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

Perfect in Every Way

Our stay was perfect. The host was so attentive to everything from giving information about the place to info about the area. We would love to stay there for much more time. We loved the amenities and used them for snorkeling etc. The wildlife viewing from the windows was fantastic. The views will be in my memory forever. I can't say enough good about this stay. We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison E.

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

Great Place

Loved the place and beach! Would absolutely recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Caysie C.

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

Perfect Rental

This accommodation provided an exceptional stay. The unit was impeccably clean and secure, with 24/7 on-site security. Communication with the owner was excellent. While we had our own snorkeling gear, the property offered a variety of sizes for guests to borrow, which proved invaluable when my husband lost a fin. The stunning ocean view and efficient air conditioning made our stay comfortable and enjoyable. The convenient path leading directly to the beach was a highlight, and we discovered that the best snorkeling was right at our doorstep. The nearby town offered a charming atmosphere with numerous dining and entertainment options. Overall, this property exceeded our expectations and provided a memorable experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

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

Beautiful as always

This is our second year staying in Mark's condo. We love his codo, the views, and the people. Mark is excellent at communicating. Carlso and the other staff were always helpful. Miseal made sure we were safe. We used Memo for airport transfers and tours. We can't wait to come back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mich H.

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

So glad we found this

Absolutely beautiful location, great snorkeling, quite yet close to town. Owners are wonderful to work with. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Beachfront base to explore Costa Rica

Beautiful place to explore the costa rica beaches and nw area. Mark’s suggestions and communication was fantastic. He connected us with a superb travel guide who showed us much of the area/ even a trip into Nicaragua. This place has most of the gear you will need making it easy to explore without having to buy/rent things. A definite gem.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

A little slice of heaven

Located on a beautiful beach the condo provided us with everything we needed and more including visits by the howler monkey family who entertained us on a regular basis. The beach was fabulous and it was just a short cab ride to town where there is an abundance of supermarkets and restaurants. Thank you Mark and Cheryl for sharing your bit of paradise with us.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

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

Great sunsets and close to the beach

We had a great time. The towels and bathrooms were so nice. Great having snorkel gear too! Love to come back again in the future
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mark Tompsett and Cheryle Croucher

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We live in Canada north of Toronto. We have been together for over 35 years and share a love of travel. We have 3 kids, two of which have left the nest and one 21 years old still at home. We have traveled all over the Caribbean but continually have found ourselves drawn back to Costa Rica. Our goal is to eventually, trade in the winters in Canada for the sun and surf of Costa Rica. We love sharing our piece of paradise and helping our guests make the most of their stay in Costa Rica.

Why they chose this property

After our fifth time to Costa Rica we made the decision to purchase at Los Almendros de Ocotal because it offered everything we loved. We stayed at Los Almendros on our second trip to Costa Rica. Los Almendros is a "Prime Beachfront" location. Our condo is a two minute walk down the hill to the beach and it has a fantastic view of the ocean. We love snorkeling and directly below our condo is some of the best snorkeling from shore that we have found in Costa Rica. "Father Rooster's" is a great beach bar and restaurant just a hundred meters down the beach. We are only 5 minutes by car to Playas del Coco. Coco has everything you could possibly want, major grocery stores, bars, restaurants, casino, souvenir shops, emergency medical clinic and far more. This location makes having a car unnecessary. Cab rides are inexpensive into Coco or if you like just rent a golf cart. With our fully equipped kitchen it makes preparing a home cooked meal a breeze.

What makes this property unique

We have have stayed at many rental homes and know what we look for in a rental. We are always interested in hearing from our guests about ways that we could make their stay even more enjoyable.
We provide our guests with beach chairs, coolers, and a sun shelter to enable maximum enjoyment of the beach. We also have 2 bicycles that are available for our guests to use.

Languages:

English

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