View of Casa de Valencia from main road between Tamarindo and Langosta
Location: Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America (50 meters north of Hotel Capitan Suizo, Tamarindo) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Keywords: tamarindo, villa, house, condo, beachfront, bungalow, casita
Pura Vida! Taste the Good Life! We offer a 25% discount off published rates for last minute rentals to fill in vacant dates. Reservation must be made 3 weeks before check-in date to qualify.
Beaches. Ecotourism. Action. Culture.
Costa Rica has something for everybody! Whatever your interests: surfing, hiking, bird watching, adventure tours, fishing, diving, rafting, golf, or just relaxing on an unspoiled, tropical beach you'll find all of that and more in this tropical and secure paradise. So come and experience one of the most exotic and undiscovered vacation destinations in the world, boasting unsurpassed natural beauty and an impressive array of distinctions: towering and fiery volcanoes, pristine beaches, raging rivers, virgin rain forests, abundant wildlife, warm and hospitable people and much, much more!!
Privacy. Spacious Comfort. Convenience.
Enjoy a slice of paradise for you, your family and friends and share the beauty of Costa Rica's Tamarindo Pacific Northwest coast. With a small Mediterranean Village flavor, this beautiful vacation home is nestled within a quiet residential area of Tamarindo and is one of a small group of five homes in a gated development that resembles a private estate. A shared pool surrounded by tropical landscaping is at the center of the complex. Casa de Valencia is just steps from the pool and patio with a beautiful view of the gardens. The house is just across the street from the beach and four blocks from the small, bustling town of Tamarindo.
Location! Location! Location!
- Our villa is across the street from the sand—just 200 feet to the water
- Only a few steps away from a quaint boutique hotel w/ ocean view bar & restaurant
- Only four blocks to dozens of restaurants, bars and services
- Nearby surf lessons, ATV rentals, jungle tours, spas, yoga classes & more
- Only six blocks to the center of town
- Only a few miles to world famous surfing beaches: Playa Negra and Witches Rock
About the Villa:
Our house is just like new -- built in 2005. The house is fully furnished and beautifully decorated with a mix of tropical and modern furniture as well as colorful Central American art. This is our personal vacation home that we offer for rentals to only a limited number of visitors per year. You get the privacy, generous space and comforts of a house -- for the price of a good hotel room.
Amenities:
- Fully furnished in a creative mixture of tropical, modern and ethnic décor
- Three bedrooms + sleeper sofa in living room/Sleeps 8 adults and/or children max
- Fully-equipped gourmet kitchen
- Swimming pool, generous patio & lush garden share with only 4 other condos
- Gated parking with assigned space
- Housekeeping provided before and after reservation included in rates
- Cleaning provided in rental price: before/after and 1x during your stay
- Maid services available Monday through Saturday for $5/hr--arrange through mgr
- Cable TV, DVD player & stereo system
- Air conditioning & ceiling fans throughout
- Private washer & dryer inside house
- On-site security and groundskeeper with property manager available for assistance
- Living room with view to pool and tropical garden
- Across the street from beach with one row of houses between our villa and beach
- Just a short 1 minute walk down a footpath to beach
- Only 6 block walk to the center of town including restaurants, bars and a variety of services
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking : Gated assigned parking space
- Beds
- King Bed : Romantic canopy bed in master bedroom
- Queen Bed (2) : New quality queen beds with tropical themed bedding
- Convertible Bed : Extra large king size sleeper sofa in living room
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : with movie library
- DVD
- Video Library : DVD Library with 40+ titles
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Small selection of music cds
- Shared Pool : Surrounded by tropical garden and walking bridge
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Fully equipped with toaster, microwave, blender, dishwasher, range, oven, icemaker, glassware, colorful dishes
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Fully loaded kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counters
- Refrigerator : With ice maker and filtered water
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Large outdoor dining and lounge areas with ample chaise lounges and seating
- Lanai : Covered porch is wonderful for outdoor dining anytime
- Communications
- Telephone : Free local calls and ability to call internationally with calling card or credit card
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Free WiFi both indoors and outdoors plus safe to lock up laptops and valuables
- Other Amenities
- Housekeeping available for $5/hr thru management office, one combination safe, Central American art throughout, dvd movie library, ground level location, gated grounds
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly : Gated grounds allow children to roam freely
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 25 years minimum for primary renter
- Smoking Not Allowed : Ashtrays provided for outdoor smoking
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Other Activities
- Rainforest canopy tour, ATV rental, motorcycle rental, deep sea fishing, yoga, day spas, surfing lessons, jet skiing, sea turtle watching, wild monkeys and iguanas
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
We offer a 25% discount off published rates for last minute rentals!
2012: High Season Jan 9 - May 4 $210/nt .. $1400/wk
2012: Low Season May 5 - Nov 2 $180/nt .. $1200/wk
2012: High Season Nov 3 - Dec 14 $210/nt .. $1400/wk
2012/13: Holiday Peak Season Dec 15 - Jan 6 $375/nt .. $2500/wk
2013: High Season Jan 7 - May 3 $210/nt .. $1400/wk
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Luxury 3 BR Villa, Pool & Tropical Garden, Footsteps to Beach
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Tamarindo
Debra is married to Jeff Krynski, a business consultant, avid marathon runner, musician and poet. She has one son, Westin Walker, who is a 21 year old college student and budding illustrator and fine artist. Adamant about her multi-cultural heritage, Debra maintains family trees and photo archives for both paternal and maternal families. She created a cookbook of her Filipino grandmother’s original recipes to pass on to the next generation. Debra is a frequent host who loves to cook and entertain. She finds solace in her yoga classes and walks along the beach.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Since 2005, she escapes to her second home in Tamarindo, Costa Rica a couple of times per year. There she enjoys the tropical climate, monkeys, iguanas, lush gardens and beach lifestyle. She also works on new textile designs and watercolors at the outdoor dining table overlooking the pool and garden. Debra continues her yoga classes and takes daily walks on the beach and enjoys Costa Rican espresso every morning.
Owner's Map of Tamarindo
Like her artful creations, Debra Valencia, the artist, has timeless style. Born in Washington, D.C. of Euro-Asian decent including Filipino, Spanish, Irish and German heritages, Debra’s artistic talent has been passed down from generations. Her Filipino grandmother, Socorro Valencia, was a fine artist as well as her father, sister and several cousins. From the early age of five, she remembers dreaming of becoming an artist. With fantasies of far away exotic places, she would draw pictures of herself in a hula skirt dancing on a tropical island or as a mermaid swimming in the ocean. A star artist throughout grade school, Debra continued her artistic path in art college, pursuing graphic design, with brief considerations for fashion and architecture.
Property Photos
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- View of Casa de Valencia from main road between Tamarindo and Langosta - Tamarindo, Costa Rica Vacation Rental
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- Inviting entrance with adjacent patios for dining and lounging - Tamarindo, Costa Rica Vacation Rental
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- View of pool, walking bridge and tropical garden from living room - Tamarindo, Costa Rica Vacation Rental
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- Pool is surrounded by lush tropical garden and walking bridge
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- Several outdoor dining and seating areas are adjacent to living room
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- Colorful living room is furnished with a creative mix of tropical & modern decor
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- Living room and gourmet kitchen adorned with local art
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- Colorful living room is furnished with a creative mix of tropical & modern decor
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- Artwork collected from all over Central America adds local flavor
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- Romantic master bedroom with king canopy bed and private bath
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- Extra special touches add comfort to the master bedroom
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- Second bedroom has queen bed, tropical bedding, full closet and original artwork
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- Third bedroom also has queen size bed, dresser, ceiling fan, AC and artwork
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- Our house has its own washer and dryer inside the kitchen area
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- Modern bathrooms feature vanity sinks, glass showers and colorful linens
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- House is just a few steps to the sand across the street via footpath to beach
Traveler Reviews (34)
Acerca de mi estadía en su casa
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/26/11
Review Submitted: 01/03/12
La casa es bella y muy bien ubicada, muy cerca de la playa lo que nos encantó. La propiedad es linda, segura, confortable, bien distribuída y muy bien equipada. El servicio de mantenimiento de la misma, así como la atención a problemas reportados, fue muy profesional y eficiente. Algunas observaciones: 1. la casa es un poco oscura 2. el aire acondicionado de la pieza central nunca funcionó 3. tuvimos problema con el Internet, primero porque si bien nos indicaron que no tenía clave, no era posible accederlo y luego que se corrigió el problema, el internet no llegaba bien a la casa, cuando según la información que yo tenía la casa contaba con este servicio 4. La casa no cuenta con facilidades para colocar la ropa y accesorios personales, ya que los closets están totalmente ocupados En general nuestra estadía fue muy placentera. Muchas gracias.
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A delight
Guest: Jim and Brenda
(Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 11/20/11
Review Submitted: 12/13/11
Our family for one week (6 adults) and my husband and I for 2 weeks had an amazing stay in Tamarindo....your property is a delight....we were very comfortable and can't say enough as to the amenities...all the beds were extremely comfortable, the place was clean (and kept clean by staff), there were plenty of towels both for the beach and bathrooms, kitchen was well equipped and the exterior grounds were well kept and lush. The proximity to the beach and town is excellent. We walked everywhere to restaurants, for groceries and sunset drinks! We have been renting vacation places internationally for many years and Debra's home was one of the best. We have travelled to Costa Rica 3 times in the past and the Tamarindo area is perfect...people are friendly, good restaurants and other amenities and yet it appears relatively untouched by the influx of tourists. It is not a stretch to imagine a return visit at some future point! Thank-you for sharing your home and for being so considerate of the needs of the traveller.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
Perfecto!
Guest: JeremyRyanRitchieMiles
(Boston, MA, USA)
Date of Stay: 04/24/10
Review Submitted: 05/08/10
I really think this place is ideal: 1. Close to downtown, (but not too close) 2. Close to the beach 3. Tranquil setting (lush garden, pool, quiet, etc.) 4. Very picturesque property, and nicely decorated interior 5. Very secure property with gate, security guard, etc. 6. Has everything you'd want in a house, (AC, fully stocked kitchen, washer/dryer, cable TV, wifi, etc.) 7. Excellent value compared to what you'd pay at a hotel We really enjoyed our stay here, and I'd absolutely recommend it!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
Guest: Dukart & Seeman Families
(Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada)
Date of Stay: 04/10/10
Review Submitted: 04/10/10
Hey Debra, Wow, what a wonderful holiday experience we had in Tamarindo, Costa Rica! You were the best travel agent we could have asked for and everything went off without a hitch...from the pickup at the airport, the hot weather, the short walk to the beach, the wildlife and the rum by the pool! Thank you for opening up your home to us! The RPM staff were very helpful and did a wonderful job at looking after us! It was absolutely amazing and we have spread the word to our family and friends! We hope to someday return to Costa Rica and will definately look to you and your home the next time around! Can't say enough about you and your home! Hats off to Casa de Valencia and Costa Rica!!
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Guest: John & Shirley McAllan
(Dartmouth, Nova Scotia)
Date of Stay: 04/01/10
Review Submitted: 04/01/10
Well Debra it's back to reality after spending two wonderful weeks in your Costa Rica home. The location of Casa De Valencia is ideal, close enough to Tamarindo centre that a short walk on the road or beach gets you into town in no time. From dining at the Capitan Suizo Friday night BBQ to the variety of restaurants, it's all close at hand. Sunsets at Noguis are still a soothing experience. A cool down dip in the pool or two minute stroll to the beach were the hardest decisions I had to make. The Casa itself superbly equipped, cutlery, dishes and glasses galore. The beds were so comfortable we slept like babies. I should mention that the security and maid service was excellent. I have been visiting Tamarindo since 1993 and I can safely say that Casa De Valencia was second to none. Regards, John & Shirley McAllan
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Guest: Adriaan, Rose & Johanna Lievaart
(Estevan, Sask. Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/15/10
Review Submitted: 03/15/10
Thank you Debra for all your help and quidance in planning our holiday to Costa Rica. Everything went very smoothly. We had such a wonderful and relaxing time. The villa Casa de Sueno was great. We enjoyed our breakfasts on the deck looking over the pool and seeing birds, squirrels and iguanas. The weather was hot and humid so it was nice to come back to an air conditioned place and relax or go for a swim in the pool or across the street to the ocean. We never had a bad meal. We did the beach restaurants to the more expensive one for supper and they were all great. We did a lot of walking and found the streets dusty, rough and no sidewalks; so make sure you have a flashlight for night. If you need a taxi, they are there immediately. We enjoyed our chats with visitors from the other villa at Casablanca Resort. Thank you to Syd and Lynne for the use of your villa. It was very comfortable for us; it was a shame we did not have more people to share it with us. One of the bedrooms did not get used. It was great to have the two bathrooms. We have been home a week now and our thoughts are still back in Costa Rica. We are planning to come back again. Thanks for the wonderful holiday.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/25/10
Review Submitted: 02/25/10
We recently stayed at the property and was very impressed with the home. The property is located in a quiet area of Tamarindo with easy access to the beach and downtown. Many meals were eaten on the terrace and the pool was a bonus. I would recommend this property as a alternative to a condo or hotel room.
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Guest: Cowan Family
(Glendora, California)
Date of Stay: 01/29/10
Review Submitted: 01/29/10
What an amazing trip. It was a trip my kids will remember forever. It was so nice to come back to a nice clean home after busy days of sight seeing. We were blessed to have such an opportunity. Thank you so much for opening up your home to us. All of the information you provided for things to do and places to eat was invaluable. It made our leg work so much easier. Thanks for everything.
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Guest: Jan55
(Wash/ DC)
Date of Stay: 01/23/10
Review Submitted: 01/23/10
My wife and two daughters 6 and 9 stayed here in Feb 09. Loved it. Great house. A real home - with pool, right by the beach. Surfed alot. The girls really enjoyed the pool - and the beach. Logistics/ organisatino were perfect. Very easy.
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Guest: Tyler Lantzy
(Louisville, Colorado)
Date of Stay: 12/09/09
Review Submitted: 12/09/09
We spent a lovely week over Thanksgiving in 2009 at the Casa Valencia. It was a terrific vacation for us. We really enjoyed the pool, and having a fully equipped kitchen was a real plus. A short walk to a beach for swimming in bath warm waters. The grounds were spotless with Howler Monkeys and lizards in the trees. A very tropical and authentic feel. We did an ATV tour and a sailing trip, both highly recommended. A great vacation for our family!
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