Teak ceilings lend warmth and elegance to the living and dining areas.
Location: Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America (Just 42 miles from the intl. airport in Liberia, Costa Rica.)
Accommodations: Condominium, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
.. Just 100 yards to the beach.
.. Just 15 feet to the pool.
.. Free maid service.
.. Free Internet.
.. Quiet, safe, tree-lined neighborhood.
.. Modern kitchen, superbly equipped.
.. Private telephone.
.. Only five minutes from Tamarindo.
.. True, high-end elegance throughout.
.. Nighttime security, walled and gated privacy.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Central A/C, quiet and very efficient and drying (no musty smell). Ceiling fans in all rooms.
- Washer: In condo, not shared with other units.
- Dryer: In condo, not shared with other units.
- Linens Provided: Maid service (twice weekly) and all linens included. Beach towels included.
- Off Street Parking: Walled, gated, and guarded parking. Plenty of spaces, easy entry and exit.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Available at no charge, walled, gated, and guarded.
- Gas Fireplace: In Costa Rica? Are you kidding?
- Beds
- Queen Bed: In master bedroom.
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : In guest bedroom.
- Convertible Bed: Very comfortable sofa-bed in living room, sleeps two adults.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Cable tv with many English language channels, including HBO, ESPN, and Cinemax.
- DVD
- Video Library: Approximately 20 movie DVDs.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: Over 60 CD titles!
- Shared Pool: Pool is just 15' from the patio. Arched bridge across pool, unique and beautiful geometric shape surrounded by tropical landscaping, sits beside an ancient banyan tree.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Modern, high-end, and absolutely complete with cookware and dining ware. Includes three-stage water filter, iced water dispenser, microwave, and pebble-glass hardwood cabinets, all of it amidst glistening stainless steel and granite. A large, Jenn Air barbecue is outside on the private patio, right off the kitchen.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Absolutely complete and matching cookware, utensils, sharp cutlery, serving ware, glassware (5 different types), storage-ware. Everything matches--no hodgepodge of kitchen equipment.
- Refrigerator: Stainless steel side-by-side. Dispenses filtered ice water and ice cubes.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: The condo has its own, large, Jenn-Air propane grill on the private garden patio directly by kitchen.
- Deck/Patio: A private, landscaped patio opens into kitchen and guest bedroom. The main patio has shaded seating for six, a ceiling fan, and is just 15' from the pool.
- View/Location
- Oceanfront: There are no properties between Casa Papaya and the beach. The beach is just 100 yards away, directly over a narrow road and through the tropical canopy next to the condo.
- Ocean View: A fourth-floor garden-patio provides spectacular views of the ocean in all directions, as well as peaceful sunbathing and quiet reading in a shaded area.
- Communications
- Telephone: Landline in condo provides unlimited free incoming and outgoing calls within Costa Rica.
- Free Long Distance: Unlimited free calls within Costa Rica.
- Broadband Internet: Free Internet cable connection.
- Other Amenities
- Baths are bright and well-ventilated, with arched entries to the showers & large hardwood vanities & teak ceilings in showers, Beach towels are included, Rooftop 4th-floor garden patio offers spectacular views during daytime and at sunset, DVDs & books & games provided, Programmable guest's safe included, Complete patio furniture, Glorious tropical landscaping, Great surfing just a five-minute walk away.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): Access facilitated by ground floor location, promiximity to parking, no steps within condo, and wide entrances to showers. However, gravel parking and no ramps.
- Kid Friendly: Children welcome. Some children's books and videos provided. Contact owner for information about numerous children's activities near the condo and in the community.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: No minimum age limit. Children are welcome.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Our condo has fresh air--just like the rest of Costa Rica! The condo is strictly non-smoking. Smoking in the condo would result in a claim upon the security deposit.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Spelunking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Rain Forests and Cloud Forests, Waterfalls, Volcanoes, Beachcombing, Canopy "Zip Line" Tours, Thermal Parks, Whitewater Rafting, World Class Surfing, Shelling, Birdwatching, Hiking, Horseback Riding, 4-Wheel-ATV and Moped Rentals--or just doing nothing at all!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
June through November......$950/wk
December through June....$1,250/wk
Christmas, New Years, and Easter wks........$3,100
Rates include all fees and taxes. Three night minimum.
Weekly rates are for a full seven days and seven nights.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Teak ceilings lend warmth and elegance to the living and dining areas. - Tamarindo, Costa Rica Vacation Rental
- Casa Papaya's building features striking, Moroccan architecture. - Tamarindo, Costa Rica Vacation Rental
- The Indonesia-furnished dining room defines "casual elegance." - Tamarindo, Costa Rica Vacation Rental
- The master bedroom offers tropical art and sounds of the surf.
- The guest BR opens to a landscaped garden of tropical plants.
- The kitchen is completely equipped and ready for any discerning chef.
- The brightly lit baths feature stone arches, tropical woods, and large vanities.
- Our patio (center) is just 15' from the pool steps.
- The pool is a work of art, and stretches out beneath an ancient banyan tree.
- La Esquina (Casa Papaya's building) is in a beautiful and quiet neighborhood.
- Our beach! Immaculate, bright, and unpopulated.
- Our beach offers an amorous ambience for weddings and honeymoons.
- Casa Papaya's owners, enjoying a tidal pool near the condo.
- The rooftop patio offers great views of the ocean and sunsets.
- The condo building, shown here, is surrounded by quiet, tree-lined streets.
- Yes, Casa Papaya is really this close to the pool!
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