Reviews for Tamarindo Vacation Rental - VRBO 172742ha - 0 BR Guanacaste Studio in Costa Rica, Harry's, El Escondite ~ Free Surfboards & Bikes!

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Guest Lisa + Aron
Date of stay 08/01/07
Review Submitted 08/25/07

Harry's place rocks! We stayed in the orange cabina and it was great! We loved it, our home away from home. Highlights include, luxury pool, private patio with awesome hammock, location (quiet and chill), and Harry's great! Each cabina was made with great care and quality. You won't be disappointed in this escondite!

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Guest yunuen
Date of stay 08/01/07
Review Submitted 08/09/07

Harry's place was great! My wife and I stayed in the blue room which was equipped with all of the modern commodoties you could possibly want. One of the best parts was the free use of the boards, bikes, and pool. It was also great having Harry available to answer any questions or point you in the right direction; to the beach or Noguis bar and restaurant. I highly recommend harry's place for fun in the sun. Thanks Harry for everything!

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Guest Kelly Kingston
Date of stay 05/01/07
Review Submitted 05/03/07

Harry's El Escondite is a quaint, rustic accomodation that is ideal for lodging in Costa Rica. It is close to the beach and stores and town. You can take the bike and be at the beach in 4 minutes or walk and be there in ten. I recommend staying here...it has everything you will need. Thanks Harry!

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Guest Steven Sousa
Date of stay 02/01/07
Review Submitted 02/06/07

Harry's El Escondite is slightly off the beaten path... just what I needed. Minutes from the heart of Tamarindo and the beach, Harry's is a great place to spend hot days in a hammock listening to great music or just chill out. Harry is very helpful in helping you get what you need and was an amazing host. Bikes and bords are also available. I look forward to commimg back. Thanks harry!

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Guest Q-Tip, Kona, & their humans
Date of stay 01/01/07
Review Submitted 01/16/07

Good times, clean place, nice boards. Surfing was *fun*! Harry hooked us up with all sorts of other activities from fishing to tours. We loved our time there and have no complaints!

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Guest Steph_HAC64658
Date of stay 09/01/06
Review Submitted 09/21/06

Harry! Thanks for a great time. We are already talking about when we will go back and surf again. Peace!

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Guest Jim Ciomber
Date of stay 09/01/06
Review Submitted 09/14/06

Harry & his cabins are awesome, the cabins are clean and comfortable, the selection or boards and bikes are great and save you tons of money, and the surf lessions by Harry were great. Overall an A+, Harry also has the lowdown on the good places to surf, eat, and party, when i come back im most def staying at Harry's. THX

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Guest Dom_HAC62372
Date of stay 08/01/06
Review Submitted 08/28/06

Mellow and close to the beach with a nice selection of boards. Harry was helpful and told us about good places to eat and surf. Good fun!

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Guest John & Hollie Gargano
Date of stay 08/01/06
Review Submitted 08/03/06

Repeat Offending and proud of it, Harry's comfy confines and new bodega full of boards and bikes is making the experience better & better. We can't wait come back and hopefully drag our friends along. Get Stoked surfing and chill in the pool...Pura Vida

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Guest Kevin Henderson
Date of stay 05/01/06
Review Submitted 04/30/06

Thanks to Harry for the great place to stay, surf and get married. We surfed the morning of our wedding and relaxed in the pool the evening. It was great to be traveling and have a place that feels like home to stay at. Hoping to spend our first aniversary there mext year. Kevin and Suzanne

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Guest Bill Wilcox
Date of stay 03/01/06
Review Submitted 03/24/06

Tickets for four to Costa Rica $2,200, Cash for food and sun block $500, Relaxing at Harry's and taking in the sights and surf of Tamarindo -priceless!!! Hola Harry..My family and I are glad to have discovered your "Escondite" and would definitely plan to visit you again.

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Guest Kelly_HAC45825
Date of stay 03/01/06
Review Submitted 03/05/06

Harry I had the best time!! Thanks for the surf lesson, board, hospitality, I am addicted to surfing! I hope to see you again next year! Gracious xxx Kelly

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Guest jason_HAC45788
Date of stay 03/01/06
Review Submitted 03/04/06

thanks for the hospitality and insider tips Harry! surf, eat, sleep, repeat. What more could one ask from a vacation?

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Guest ian_HAC45665
Date of stay 03/01/06
Review Submitted 03/02/06

A perfect spot to stay in Tamarindo for surfing. Harry has a wide selection of boards, the beach is a short walk or an ever shorter bike ride to the beach. Of course both the use of the board and the bikes is free saving you some more money on an already inexpensive spot. A nice pool about five steps from you bedroom and on top of all that Harry, who can let you know where to eat, where to party and most importantly, where to surf. A great ten days.

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Guest Dave_HAC45544
Date of stay 03/01/06
Review Submitted 02/28/06

Harry!! Thanks for a super rad place to stay for our 10 days of surfing. I felt like I was staying at your home (which is was) rather than a hotel. Super chill place with bikes and waaay nicer boards than expected, not crappy soft tops. there were boards for every skill level and wave type from the sick old fish to long boards to fun to the super floaty short board. aaah warm water is nice. wake up, hear kitty meowing, ride to the beach with board under arm, come back eat breakfast, chill then go for the sunset session. thanks harry, will definitely be back. wearing a wetsuit all year and watching for big whitey in the lineup all year gets old. movie waves! shaka attack! pura vida!

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Guest Adam & Nadine Wallace
Date of stay 02/16/06
Review Submitted 02/16/06

We will definitely be back for more… It was our honeymoon… I think we want to do a honeymoon every year.Our mornings at Harry's consisted of waking up and riding the bikes (which Harry supplies) to the grocery store and picking up food for breakfast (if it wasn't already in the fridge). Once home the cooking began (I cooked while my wife lounged in one of the many hammocks, she wouldn't really move until the FRESH COSTA RICAN coffee was brewed and I brought her a cup). Hot peppers where added to everything we made because they grew right outside our door. After eating we would have a nap in a hammock… then jump in the pool… then have a nap in order to dry off. After our busy day of napping, eating, and floating in the pool (on pool toys Harry supplied) we would then grab a couple of surfboards (again supplied by Harry… He's great) and head to the beach. There is no such thing as locals only here… everyone gets treated like a local. (if you're a little intimidated about doing it alone… Harry will gladly accompany you to the bar, or the beach… but not in that order) From the bars and restaurants to the beach and shops… no one is treated like an outsider.If you are looking for an absolutely amazing place to visit for two weeks or two months this is it.Harry's place is close enough to walk to anywhere you will need to go in town but far enough away that you can just spend an evening relaxing by the pool in the moon light with that special someone and not have to worry about being disturbed. Thank you Harry for making our stay there a truly wonderful experience.

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Guest Adam & Nadine Wallace
Date of stay 02/01/06
Review Submitted 02/15/06

We will definitely be back for more… It was our honeymoon… I think we want to do a honeymoon every year. Our mornings at Harry's consisted of waking up and riding the bikes (which Harry supplies) to the grocery store and picking up food for breakfast (if it wasn't already in the fridge). Once home the cooking began (I cooked while my wife lounged in one of the many hammocks, she wouldn't really move until the FRESH COSTA RICAN coffee was brewed and I brought her a cup). Hot peppers where added to everything we made because they grew right outside our door. After eating we would have a nap in a hammock… then jump in the pool… then have a nap in order to dry off. After our busy day of napping, eating, and floating in the pool (on pool toys Harry supplied) we would then grab a couple of surfboards (again supplied by Harry… He's great) and head to the beach. There is no such thing as locals only here… everyone gets treated like a local. (if you're a little intimidated about doing it alone… Harry will gladly accompany you to the bar, or the beach… but not in that order) From the bars and restaurants to the beach and shops… no one is treated like an outsider. If you are looking for an absolutely amazing place to visit for two weeks or two months this is it. Harry's place is close enough to walk to anywhere you will need to go in town but far enough away that you can just spend an evening relaxing by the pool in the moon light with that special someone and not have to worry about being disturbed. Thank you Harry for making our stay there a truly wonderful experience.

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Guest Jeff Hohn
Date of stay 02/01/06
Review Submitted 02/10/06

Stayed at Harry's El Escondite for a week in Febuary it was a great time and a great value. Harry's help is invalueable for the first time visitor.He also has an awesome recipe for a dorado marinade.I plan to book with him again next year.

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Guest mark_HAC43934
Date of stay 02/01/06
Review Submitted 01/31/06

Thanks for the awesome week Harry! It's very convenient to have bikes and boards so accessible. Harry's advice regarding the local surf breaks and restaurants is invaluable. Anyone heading to CR for the first time can't go wrong staying at El Escondite.

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Guest Zoe and Mat
Date of stay 11/01/05
Review Submitted 11/23/05

Harry's place is a great little cabina, tucked away, with rainforest all around and a cute cat! Having bikes, surf boards and surf lessons available makes it a perfect place to stay, especially if you haven't visited Costa Rica before. Thanks for showing us around Harry!

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Guest Andy & Stacy Eskew
Date of stay 10/01/05
Review Submitted 10/19/05

Thanks Harry for the great time and place to stay. To others: Harry is the man... great surfing lessons, he knows great places to eat, he knows everybody so he can hook you up with what ever you want to do. The El Escondite was a great place to hangout. It is close to the beach, has a pool, has surf boards and bikes. What else can you ask for? If I am ever in Tamarindo again, I will definitely try to stay at Harry's.

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Guest Casey and Monique
Date of stay 08/01/05
Review Submitted 08/23/05

Stayed with Harry for 4 days in August. Great place, tasty waves and a cool buzz. WILL BE BACK for sure! If you need to know, Harry's is the place to go. Do the math, you won't find a better deal and Harry is a great host. Plus, he has the best pool in town when you need to cool off after a long day of leg burners at Playa Grande.

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Guest cindy martina
Date of stay 07/01/05
Review Submitted 07/01/05

THANX HARRY, FOR ALL YOUR HELP & SUGGESTIONS. WE REALLY ENJOYED OUR STAY AT EL ESCONDITE & FELL IN LOVE WITH THE COUNTRY & PEOPLE OF COSTA RICA. HASTA PRONTO !

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Guest ryan wagman
Date of stay 06/01/05
Review Submitted 06/21/05

I didn't stay at El Escondite, but Harry was an enormous part of our trip to Tamarindo. Never having surfed before, Harry gave me a land lesson at his place (half hour tops) and then took me to the beach. We surfed for a couple hours, and I was actually able to get up. No great feat, maybe, but he was a killer teacher and kept me motivated even as i was getting a load of saltwater up my nose. Thanks again Harry. I had a wicked time.

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Guest Cam
Date of stay 06/01/05
Review Submitted 06/17/05

Basically if you want to have the most killer-awesome surf holiday of all time, stay with Harry at El Escondite. Bikes, boards, a sweet pool, and way more fun than you could ever hope to have. Harry is el heffe in Tamarindo, and he is an awesome surf coach. Buy him a Bavaria Negra when you figure out how cool his place really is. I've been home for 3 weeks now and I can't wait to get back there. Check out the Takayama tuff-lite too, sick board. Thanks Harry. See you soon.

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Guest John and Hollie Gargano
Date of stay 06/01/05
Review Submitted 06/08/05

We had an awesome Honeymoon staying at Harry's. The location is perfect and quiet with an amazing pool for cooling off. The cabina was cozy and Harry is a great host. We can't wait to hang out with Harry and surf the warm waters again. El Escondite is a special place.

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Guest Paul_HAC28272
Date of stay 04/01/05
Review Submitted 04/25/05

Truly amzaing. A 5 star cabina just off the beaten track. If you want to learn to surf, believe me, Harry's the man to teach you. He's local knowledge gives you one up on the rest.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 04/01/05
Review Submitted 04/13/05

Our stay at Harry's was great. He made us feel right at home and provided everything we needed for a GREAT trip; amazing surfing with a great instructor, knowledge on where to eat, drink, and a comfortable place to lay our heads. We will be back for sure!

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Guest clayg
Date of stay 04/01/05
Review Submitted 04/12/05

Harry's is a great place to stay in Tamarindo. If you are planning a surf trip or just hanging out, Harry's cabinas are perfect. He has several surfboards to suit your needs and a few bikes to ride around town. I will definitely be a repeat offender. Thanks Harry. Clay G

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Guest Rebekah and John
Date of stay 03/01/05
Review Submitted 03/21/05

Had a great time in Tamarindo. Harry's place was great and had everthing we needed. He even let us use the grill after catching some tunas. He also is a patient surf guide. Thank you so much Harry

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Guest matt_HAC25334
Date of stay 03/01/05
Review Submitted 03/08/05

Harrys was a great place to stay letting you enjoy the energy of the beach when you wanted to and to relax at a nice cabina away from it all after a long day out. Harry knows the area and more importantly the people to go to. Great surf instructor with a good selection of boards and the knowledge and patience to teach. He pointed us to good food and great sunsets, Thanks Harry

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Guest Eric Niemi
Date of stay 02/01/05
Review Submitted 02/24/05

I had a great time in Tamarindo and Harry has a great spot to stay with a nice pool to refresh yourself in after a hard day playing. I would recomend Harry's El Escondite to anyone and am looking forward to another visit. Harry is also a wealth of knowledge about the area and is very helpfull in your quest for discovery of the area. Hang 10 Harry...

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Guest yotaro
Date of stay 02/01/05
Review Submitted 02/23/05

I stayed Harry's El Escondite from2/10 to 2/13 2005.That's experience was nice for me.Harry is really kind man.I rented a really nice short board and fun board and enjoyed surf at Tamarindo beach.He also taught me about the surf point in tamarindo.The room was clean and big,so I enjoyed very confortable life there.Thanks Harry!If I will go to tamarindo someday,I want to stay that house again.

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Guest David Gilroy
Date of stay 12/01/04
Review Submitted 12/12/04

I just wanted to say l tryed to stay at Harry's place in Nov.04 but Harry was full for the month but l did stay in Tamarindo. The first day l phoned Harry booked some surf lessons rented a board from him and ended up with a great guide. Harry knows everything and everyone in Tamarindo. He is a one stop shop, l did hang out in his pool a couple afternoons waiting for high tide he has a great spot to stay he knows the best surf, where the party is, he has the patience to teach the beginner and the knowledge to hang with the pro, his place comes with everything you need from bikes to boards,a couple minute walk and you are on the beach(or town) but you don't get the Tamarindo traffic l heard staying in town. l will not make the same mistake next year l will book early with Harry. And once you add up surf lesson normally 40 dollars and hour, board rental 20 a day, bike rental a guide you can't find anything that compares to Harry's place and prices, thanks again Harry keep that 7'6" l love that board.Dave

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Guest Leah_HAC21247
Date of stay 12/01/04
Review Submitted 12/05/04

2 friends and I stayed at Harry's pad for a week and had a blast! Harry took excellent care of us - taught us how to surf (we were all catching waves by the time we left), showed us the good local watering holes, and just relaxed after a long day in the pool! The studio apartment is spacious and clean. I look forward to returning. -Leah

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Guest Kimberly_HAC21137
Date of stay 12/01/04
Review Submitted 12/01/04

Harry- Thanks for an awesome time. You are a spectacular host. There's nothing like hanging out with a local to discover the best surf spots, food and sunsets. Not to mention what an wonderful surf instructor you are. Can't wait to come back!

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Guest tim ellis
Date of stay 11/01/04
Review Submitted 11/01/04

What a great time! The place was super clean and spacious with an awesome chill out area, hammock and of course the brand new "shell pool". Harry was very helpful with the local knowledge, surf spots with free boards, lessons, bikes etc etc etc. What else can I say? Fantastic value, fantastic time! Pura Vida till next year!

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Guest neil_HAC18702
Date of stay 09/01/04
Review Submitted 09/22/04

Hey Harry,Thanks for everything.Had a great time!Hope I didn't ding up your board to bad when I had the yard sale with the bike.The cool pool turned out really nice,awsome back yard,nice and private.Nice digs and a very reasonable price,thanks for everything,hope to be back soon,keep the f

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Guest Lauren_HAC18137
Date of stay 09/01/04
Review Submitted 09/07/04

El Escondite was fabulous! Pool, air conditioning, surf lessons! Thanks so much for everything Harry, i really had a great time in Tamarindo at your place, like a home away from home. See you next year!!!

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Guest CATHY_HAC16905
Date of stay 08/01/04
Review Submitted 08/15/04

MY FRIEND AND I STAYED AT HARRY'S FOR A WEEK. IT IS CLEAN COMFORTABLE AND AFFORDABLE. TAMERINDO IS A GREAT LITTLE TOWN AND HARRY'S A GOOD TOUR GUIDE. SURFERS LOVE IT HERE, BUT WE WERE JUST A COUPLE OF MIDDLE AGED WOMEN LOOKING FOR AN UNUSUAL VACATION. WE FOUND IT HERE. I LOOK FORWARD TO MY NEXT TRIP TO COSTA RICA. PURA VIDA!

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Guest Linda_HAC16236
Date of stay 08/01/04
Review Submitted 08/10/04

Hey Harry, Your place is wonderful. Great location, with A/C and bikes is hard to beat! You were a fantastic host, thanks for showing us around.I hope to return very soon.

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Guest Karen
Date of stay 07/07/04
Review Submitted 07/06/04

Harry, Wow! What a great time! Thanks for showing us around town, and where to hang out! Enjoyed your company, the surfing and of coarse the food! Lucky to have my first surfing lessons in a beautiful place like Tamarindo. Life is definitely a wonderful gift. Thanks for the memories! Will enjoy seeing the pool and Tamarindo again. Karen (Canadian Boston girl)!

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Guest Kristina
Date of stay 07/07/04
Review Submitted 07/06/04

Awesome time Harry! Thanks so much. I can't believe the week went by so fast. I'm just getting over paddling the estuary!! you are a terrific host - who knows, maybe next time we meet at Nogie's we'll be toasting a new land purchase and another Whistlerite in Tamarindo! Can't wait to see the pool finished. XOX Kristina (one of the Canadian girls in Boston.)

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Guest Annie_HAC15590
Date of stay 07/01/04
Review Submitted 07/22/04

That was wicked! Thanx Harry for everything, you're a great host and the best surf teacher ever! You made my stay at Tamarindo unforgettable! I'll see you next year! Annie

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Guest Carey Sookocheff
Date of stay 07/01/04
Review Submitted 07/14/04

Hey Harry, We had a great time at your place! Loved the surfing lessons. The week flew by. Can't wait to come back!

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Guest Jen_HAC14766
Date of stay 07/01/04
Review Submitted 07/07/04

everything was great. location was really convenient. peace and quiet. it made our stay at tamarindo quite enjoyable. Harry is a great local guide and surf instructor! Jen & Virginia

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 07/01/04
Review Submitted 07/04/04

cozy cabina on the edge of town harry the owner was quite helpful hard to beat especially when you throw in the boards and bikes the pool wasnt finished when i was there but it will be when i return which will be soon i hope

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