This property is convenient to EVERYTHING, but on quiet street off the main street. Honestly, that is generally true of most places as Tamarindo is a very walkable town. You do not need to rent a car. What makes Balcones a superior property is that it has a better pool than most condominiums in Tamarindo, and its location is uniquely quiet while still managing to be close to the major attractions in town. I cannot think of a more perfectly located condo.
I LOVE the people here. The place is touristy, but the locals are incredible. I couldn't believe it when the second summer I visited a bar, the bartender not only remembered me, but he remembered my drink! I know and care about so many people there, and the number grows every year.