Location: Tambor, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Central America (25 Minute Flight From San Jose Int'l to Tambor Airport)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 8-12)
Keywords: Private House
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Come visit a piece of paradise and imagine yourself:
- Horseback riding to waterfall swimming pools
- Fishing trips for the evening meal
- Snorkeling around nearby islands
- Watching monkeys swinging from trees in your backyard
- Walking on a moonlit beach to dinner
- Just lazing on the deck or patio with a good book
A small, friendly town where people are warm-hearted and greet each other with "Pura Vida" (pure life), Tambor is a perfect place for an active family vacation or just a relaxing, casual getaway. The house is a few minutes walk from the town center and yet has privacy.
It is very comfortable and gracious and there is plenty of space for quiet moments. With lots of fans, natural hardwood, breathtaking bay views and breezes blowing in the fragrances of flowering trees, you will savor this time and be thankful to be alive! So read on and come visit!
Location
Our home is situated in western Costa Rica, on Playa Tambor Beach on the Nicoya peninsula, in the province of Puntarenas. It is situated in a lush natural setting, surrounded by several natural reserves such as the prestigious Cabo Blanco Park.
On the beach side of the house, there are 80-plus-foot tall coconut palms, native banana and "pachote" trees. In addition, we have planted tropical fruit and flowering trees.
The beach house is bright and airy. Further down in this listing, there is a link titled "Click Here for more photos of our house, scenery and activities". Click it and you will be taken to our family website with MANY more photos!
Neisy, our local property manager, will check you into the house and answer any questions you may have. She is very professional and knowledgeable about Tambor and the surrounding areas. Neisy can arrange tours for you. She can also arrange an evening meal prepared at the house - fresh-caught fish tico style!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed (4)
- Convertible Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Mountain View
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- There are four bedrooms - two on the main level, two on the upper level; each with a queen-size bed. Bed linens and towels are provided. There are two-and-a-half bathrooms - one full bathroom on the upper level and a bath-and-a-half on the lower level. There is hot water for bathing. Additionally, there is an outdoor shower in the yard on the beach side of the house. There is a washing machine for laundry and a fully-equipped kitchen. The upper level has a very large open loft which overlooks the living area below. Both the living room and the loft have futon couches that convert to queen-size beds. The dining table seats eight and the adjoining breakfast bar seats four. Additionally, on the patio, there is a wooden dining table and chairs. All of the furniture is custom made by local craftsmen from un-endangered natural woods indigenous to Costa Rica.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Other Activities
- Casa Buganvilla is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast, hikers, explorers, animal and bird watchers or the avid beach goer. Tours are available for waterfalls, nature hikes, canopy tours, trips to nearby parks, horseback riding, surfing and more. Fishermen travel from all over the world to tackle the area's world-class sport fishing for Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo, Dorado, Sailfish, Snook, Roosterfish and more. ATV Quad and bike tours offer opportunities to view stunning natural landscapes and wildlife. Horseback riding tours cross the Panica River and offer swimming in one of its five waterfall pools. Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve, a beautiful refuge for sea birds, including brown pelicans, frigate birds and brown boobies is nearby. The village of Montezuma, 20 minutes' drive, has beaches great for surfing or exploring. The magnificent waterfalls of Montezuma, flowing from the river of the same name, are surrounded by lush forest which features a scenic canopy tour.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$150/Night off peak with 3 night Min - Best Value In Tambor and Surrounding Area
Upon booking, 50% advance rental payment is due. Balance due 30 days prior to
arrival date.
Cancellation Policy:
100% refund if 90 days in advance of arrival date;
50% refund if 60 days in advance of arrival date;
No refund if less than 60 days in advance of arrival date.
$100 cleaning fee due with payment balance 30 days prior to arrival date.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
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- Back of House - Tambor, Costa Rica Home
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- Sunrise Over Bahia Ballena - Tambor, Costa Rica Home
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- Spacious, open design. Furnishings custom made of native woods. - Tambor, Costa Rica Home
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- Bright & airy 2nd floor loft - opening onto large deck & backyard w/beach views.
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- 30 ft ceiling in wood paneled loft - overlooking living room below.
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- 25 Minute Flight From San Jose (Capital of Costa Rica) to Tambor Airstrip
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- Back yard and tranquil waters of Whale Bay make for safe swimming!
Traveler Reviews (5)
adventure in Tambor
Guest: scd
(colorado)
Date of Stay: 11/17/11
Review Submitted: 12/02/11
We had a great experience in Tambor and staying at this house. There were 6 of us and we had plenty of room. It is a nice, airy house right on the bay in Tambor. The beach is not great for swimming although we did anyway. The rivers in the area drain into the bay leaving it less than clear and with debris from the trees, etc. However; it is great for walking especially during low tides and there are some very nice beaches as close as a 10 minute drive. Within 5 minutes walking there is the town of Tambor with a nice small market (Super Lapa), a hardware store, a great little restaurant (Christina's) and a very nice hotel with a great restaurant open to all. Walking the other way is a fishing pier and a fishing village. We had local fisherman stop by the back of the house with fresh fish every day. Mahi Mahi and yellow-fin tuna were what we ate every day and some of the best fish I have ever had. If you walk through the fishing village and along the coast, as you get to the point where the bay reaches the gulf there are tidal pools and what looks like it would be clear water with some great snorkeling. For activities we went to Montezuma and explored the town and the short hike up to the waterfall which was great fun. There is a place where you can jump into the pool from the rocks on the side. (Wear something other than flip flops.) We rented kayaks from Omar at MoMos in Pochote which is about 15 min drive and a way to explore the mangroves on a river. We spent a day with Octavio (Tavo Tours) on Tortuga Island. He provided drinks, snorkel equipment and cooked lunch on the beach for us. We also spent a day with Tavo fishing for Dorado (mahi mahi)...we caught 2 and had Cristina cook them for us in Tambor. The area is easily accessible via the Puntarenas-Paquera ferry. Puntarenas is about an hour and a half or so drive from the San Jose airport, the ferry ride is about 75 minutes and the drive from Paquera to Tambor is about 30 to 45 minutes. We had a GPS that we brought with us after buying the costa rican maps which was very helpful. If you want a true Costa Rican experience a bit away from the touristy places but close enough to lots of cool things to do this is a great place. Looking forward to going back. Pura Vida!
Recommended for:People with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
Guest: Linda
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Date of Stay: 04/09/10
Review Submitted: 04/16/10
We wanted to let you know that we had a wonderful time in Tambor. The house is gorgeous, the kids spent most of every day on the beach and we even saw a howler monkey in the back yard! We especially wanted to let you know that Spencer was a great help and resource for us. He oriented us to the house, gave us advice about places to eat and arranged a Curu/Tortuga trip for us that was the highlight of the trip. We ate dinner at his cafe a few times and he always made us welcome and made time to check in and chat with us even when the cafe was full and he was going full speed. He is a great asset! With your permission I'd like to post the link to the VRBO website for the house on my Facebook page along with our pictures -- maybe gain a few more reservations for you. Let me know it that's ok or if you'd rather not. Again, many thanks for your help and advice in setting up the vacation, and thanks for sharing your lovely house!
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Guest: Kipp Greene
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Date of Stay: 03/02/09
Review Submitted: 03/02/09
We loved it. The style of living was tough for my brother and nephew to get used to, but I tried to explain that this is how most of the world lives. He had a hard time living without football, until he found that the yacht club had the games...then all was well. It really was an amazing trip and we loved it. Believe it or not it was the longest we have gone without trying to kill each other. So there was something magical about it too.
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Guest: Erin Freeman
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Date of Stay: 02/09/09
Review Submitted: 02/09/09
We had a blast, the house was wonderful. The showers were a little cold, but we got used to them. Spencer was a great help and we met a lot of people from the states, not far from us in Maryland. We met a guy named Merle who took us fishing and we watched the superbowl at the marina. It was a great time and are thinking about going back. I will let you know when we decide!
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Guest: Ellen Seidman
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Date of Stay: 12/30/08
Review Submitted: 12/30/08
had a great week did lots of stuff montezuma mal pais monteverde curu reserve, lots of swimming and listening to the iguanas on the roof and spent xmas lounging in the barcelo pool drinking fun drinks with lots of tropical names think my most fun was isle of tortuga by private boat and fresh mahi mahi grilled for lunch also do you have spencer;s email i wanted to write a thank you now i am back to the north pole minus 10 tonight WHO LIVES HERE!!!!!!!! thanks again and happy new year
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