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Outdoor dining
Interior
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Playa Grande, Guanacaste
  • Grande Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Tamarindo Beach
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Playa Langosta
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Huge Artistic Surfers Beach Loft House, 2 bikes, 300mbps WIFI, washer, dryer

The Surf Shack is a spacious, rustic beach house designed for beachgoers and outdoor lovers. It has an artistic vibe, showcasing the owners' passion for surfing. Large windows let in plenty of natural light and fresh air, and you'll enjoy the sounds of howler monkeys and green parrots in the surrounding teak trees. Despite its laid-back atmosphere, the property is carefully kept and well-maintained.

The bedrooms are equipped with modern split AC units, and the tall, lofted living spaces have ceiling fans to keep you comfortable. This house is perfect for families or groups looking for both relaxation and adventure. You'll also be a short walk away from some amazing restaurants, making it easy to enjoy local cuisine.

Included with your stay are two beach cruiser bicycles, with additional surfboards and bikes available for rent. Additionally, fruit and veggie trucks pass by twice weekly, along with fish trucks, offering fresh local produce and seafood. The Surf Shack offers an earthy, organic experience that celebrates the natural beauty and active lifestyle of beach living.

Property manager

Sharr Lawrence

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No loud music Quiet respectful guests who love nature

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Playa Grande

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Palm Beach Estates, a neighbourhood in Cabo Velas. While the natural beauty of Conchal Beach and Tamarindo Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Las Baulas National Marine Park and Monkey Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Playa Grande, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Grande Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 42 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 43 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Playa Langosta - 49 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Pico Bistro - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Venezia Gelati y Café - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Nari - ‬32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Huge Artistic Surfers Beach Loft House, 2 bikes, 300mbps WIFI, washer, dryer pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Huge Artistic Surfers Beach Loft House, 2 bikes, 300mbps WIFI, washer, dryer?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Huge Artistic Surfers Beach Loft House, 2 bikes, 300mbps WIFI, washer, dryer?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Huge Artistic Surfers Beach Loft House, 2 bikes, 300mbps WIFI, washer, dryer located?

This family-friendly Cabo Velas holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Grande Beach and Las Baulas National Marine Park. Ventanas Beach is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

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

Great visit!

Our family of 4 had a lovely stay at Casa Chameleon. Sharr was very responsive, the space was open and lovely and the A/Cs in the bedrooms were divine. We loved using the bikes provided and a quick walk to the beach and Play Grande Surf Camp for lessons. Overall, another great stay at Playa Grande.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa R.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Nice community!

It was a bumpy start. Our hosts had somehow read our dates wrong, and the property wasn't ready for us upon arrival. We drove around in the dark looking for it after a full day of travel this was frustrating. We finally reached the host and got into the house around 8:00 p.m. Positives: the walk to the beach is short and sweet. The AC in the two bedrooms worked well. The host was responsive! The bicycles were great. Negatives: the 'beach' chairs we rented were actually camp chairs and not very comfortable for the rate charged. There was a 3 day wind event that took out the power and left a thick coat of dust everywhere. Despite saying that the unit would be cleaned, it wasn't. We never got fresh towels during our 10 day stay. The kitchen appliances were old (the blender had one speed that worked). The cooler that was for renter use had a long-broken zipper. The foliage surrounding the house was overgrown and we had to fight the jungle every time we wanted to get to our rental car. It also scraped the tin ceiling and made it sound like critters were constantly scampering, but it was just the trees. The photo on this ad is years old. Those trees are gigantic now. The screens were ripped and some of the windows in the loft had broken hardware. I really wanted to like this place, but instead of being great, it was okay.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

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

Spacious home with short walk to a great surfing beach

We stayed here for a surfing trip over Easter break. We loved the quiet walkable neighborhood and the short walk to several restaurants, the estuary, and an excellent surfing beach—with very little competition for waves. The home was spacious and does heat up during hot, sunny days but we didn't spend much time indoors. Two of the bedrooms are air-conditioned.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

lou

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

Stay at playa grande

Nice place and excellent communication with the manager.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Great house!!

So great this place!!! Beautiful and fully equipped! Everything you need is there! We had a very nice time there and recommend this place to anyone! The location of the house is very peaceful place, very relaxing and far from the noises of Tamarindo!! And the beach...just wow!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bill B., Estero, FL

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

Great time in Tamarindo

Beautiful property close to beach, restaurants and easy water taxi to downtown Tamarindo
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen J.

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

Johns stay June 1-8. 2019

We had a great time. The location and property was accurately described. The owners/managers were on location, friendly and very helpful. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Guy B.

Relaxation

Beautiful quiet retreat in a National Park. Very close to the beach and good restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Zack R., Calgary, AB

Great value on Playa Grande

For the price you can’t beat this place- amazing location (3 min walk to the beach), engaged and helpful owners and a really cool layout in the house itself. Only real downside was no A/C in the common areas but the owners were upfront and clear about that. I’d definitely recommend this place and stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Clean and maintained. Fit our needs perfectly. Priced appropriately. Location is fabulous.

Casa Cameleon fit our families needs perfectly. The Casa was clean and neat. The beds were comfortable. The Casa is priced appropriately. Perfect for a young active family. Sharr and Kristi were great communicators and we only needed to contact them for directions and laundry detergent. Nice people, nice place. What else would you need?
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Jing B.

Pleasant beach house

Great location, close to the beach. The house is nice, but AC units are in the bedrooms only. The property manager Christi is really great, she is very knowledgeable and very helpful. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Crystal M., Calgary Canada

What a spacious and gorgeous little gem!

I stayed with my 2 staff here and the manager christy was outstanding, informative and courteous! Lots of space, 2 full bedrooms but lots of beds, full kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms. The pictures are clear about this space! The locals and the hot spots are amazing and don't forget to go eat at bula bula.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Amy L., CT

Not as expected

Unfortunately our stay at Camaleon Surf Shack was not as expected. When we arrived we discovered that the house was not fully enclosed (the walls did not meet the ceiling in the open loft area) despite the description listed as having "large screened windows." We were not anticipating that bugs would be able to readily enter the house and did not allow for the house to stay cool as the hot humid air just seeped in. We also discovered several other issues during our stay such as a leaky sink in the bathroom, and no door handle on the inside of one bathrooms (my young daughter trapped herself inside). The homeowner was responsive and had the property manager addressing the faucet and door issues, however we had to remain on property while the repairs were being made (as we were uncomfortable leaving all our valuables unattended with workers in the house). In addition the home owner offered use of a surfboard for the trouble but that didn't address our needs. Unfortunately the time spent addressing these ongoing issues (the sink was never properly fixed and the door handle was never addressed during our stay) greatly impacted our family vacation. We attempted to locate another property but did not find anything suitable for our family. Playa Grande is a great beach community which I would visit again, however despite the unique style of this home (which was initially appealing to us) I would look for a different property next time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sasha S.

Homely oasis in paradise

Casa Camaleon's surf shack has been made with a lot of love. It was a pleasure to stay there. From the exotic art on the walls, the candles, spacious kitchen and open feel, cutlery housed in a coconut and the trees surrounding the house, this house has all the big and small touches. It was a haven after many long days hanging out at the beach, surfing, walking/water taxiing across to Tamarindo etc. And it's only a 5 min walk to the beach which most days you have all to yourself. It's the perfect place for a bunch of people who want to get away from it all and enjoy their own holiday by the beach. And you'll be in great hands with Kristi, the manager, for whom nothing is too much trouble. I'd definitely return and I have no hesitation in recommending Casa Camaleon. Thanks for a fantastic stay!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Charles k., West Tisbury

Perfect!

Casa Camaleon is just right! Just a short walk to the beach and includes all the things you need for a week in Costa Rica. It's nicely appointed, simple decor yet oozes Costa Rica with the vibrant colors, plants, and open feel. Plenty of places to eat in Palm Beach Estates and a little grocery store to get what you need. Beautiful beach with great shells and room to run and explore. We did not miss having a pool at all. La Playa Grande is all you need. A 30 second boat ride to Tamarindo too - only $1. We're already planning our next trip to this place. The owner was easy to communicate with and our concierge hooked us up with lots of local info and suggestions. It was perfect! We're in LOVE with Casa Camaleon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Sharr Lawrence

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Why they chose this property

Surf Shack is open living with lots of space and Costa Rica living at its best. The yard is lush, full of bird life, monkeys and fruit trees. You can see the moon set from the kitchen through the loft windows. Big kitchen space, pantry with washer and dryer. Modern AC's. Outdoor tropical shower for after surf wash off with big outside dining, patio hammock.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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