Spend your days at the beach, your evenings in town & your nights in the jungle

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5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10511.0 sq m

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Tamarindo, Provincia de Guanacaste

Casino Diria
‪13 min drive‬
Tamarindo Beach
‪14 min drive‬
Conchal Beach
‪31 min drive‬
Tamarindo (TNO)
‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

1

1 Queen Bed

3

1 Queen Bed

4

1 Queen Bed

5

1 Single Bunk Bed

master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

bath 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bath 3

Toilet · Shower only

master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Surrounded by ocean, valley and mountain views; the Casa at Mar Mirada is centrally located to the best surf breaks on the northern Nicoya peninsula. An amazing day of surfing, snorkeling, sunbathing and relaxing is only a short drive away.

Your private casa has been remodeled from top to bottom and is completely turn-key. A fully equipped kitchen awaits to inspire your inner chef, with everything you need to cook a delicious meal.

Enjoy sunrise and a cup of coffee on your private palapa, where you will see and hear a variety of local wildlife. Howler monkeys, variegated squirrels, green parrots and iguanas are frequent visitors to the property.

The Casa at Mar Mirada let's you spend your days at the beach, your evenings in town and your nights in the jungle.

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Risa Has

Languages

English, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children under 17 are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking outside only

No Loud Music at any time

No drinking in the pool

No glass on pool deck or in pool

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tamarindo

Located in Tamarindo, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tamarindo Beach and Conchal Beach. Las Baulas National Marine Park and Monkey Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Tamarindo, Provincia de Guanacaste

What's nearby

Casino Diria - 13 min drive - 8.4 km
Tamarindo Beach - 14 min drive - 8.2 km
Reserva Conchal Golf Course - 16 min drive - 9.0 km
Playa Langosta - 22 min drive - 11.3 km
Conchal Beach - 31 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

Tamarindo (TNO) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

‪Soda y Chicharronera El Guanacaste - ‬8 min drive
‪Couri Bistro & Bar - ‬17 min drive
‪Panaderia La Central - ‬6 min drive
‪Faisanela - ‬16 min drive
‪La Boya - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spend your days at the beach, your evenings in town & your nights in the jungle have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Spend your days at the beach, your evenings in town & your nights in the jungle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spend your days at the beach, your evenings in town & your nights in the jungle?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spend your days at the beach, your evenings in town & your nights in the jungle?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spend your days at the beach, your evenings in town & your nights in the jungle located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Tamarindo Church, Tamarindo Beach and Canopy Vista Tamarindo. Black Stallion Eco Park and Casino Diria are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Shari H.

30 August 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Million dollar Panoramic view’s! Nicely nestled in the jungle.

The grounds were absolutely pristine. The pool was absolutely amazing. And the wildlife was a plus. Monkeys, parrots, horses, chameleons..etc~ The Casita wasn’t picture perfect. Some of the amenities that you see in the pictures were not provided. And it was very disappointing that I had to clean the casita , There were cobwebs, mold in the shower. Not enough towels. And no shampoo or soap. As advertised. And not disinfected very well. We also had an invasion of ants in the kitchen and in the cabinets. It looked like it wasn’t tended to before our arrival…

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

20 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolute Paradise

This casita was perfect for my wife and I to spend our anniversary trip at. The views from the pool were unmatched and it was just a short drive from the beach!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

27 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Off the beaten path

Amazing potential. Requires SUV to get to the property. Views are worth going up the hill.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Taylor F.

19 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Great hosts, place is super cute and clean. Amazing view but definitely need a 4x4 to get there.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly what we wanted!

Super quiet, away from the city, beautiful swimming pool and covered pool patio in addition to our little casita, all was awesome. Enjoyed breakfast on the casita patio every morning and relaxed in the hammock too! The views of the ocean and the surrounding jungle greenery along with spectacular sunset views were exactly what we wanted! Bed was super comfortable, we slept like happy babies. We would heartily recommend to anyone looking for this type of solitude.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

25 April 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful casita!

We had an amazing stay! The casita was so cute and had everything we needed, including a bottle of wine and delicious coffee! The pool area was absolutely beautiful, and the property itself was fantastic. In addition to the great views, we could hear howler monkeys, birds, and frogs, which really added to the other experience. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

5 February 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

Leslie and Dave are AWESOME! They are very friendly and when we ran into an unfortunate even they were super helpful and comforting. The property is great, it is out of the hustle and bustle of the city but only a very short drive allowing us to fully enjoy the peace but also get to fun quickly and easily. It was an awesome trip and the property and the hosts where great, the pool is very nice and has amazing views.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dianne M.

28 January 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Five stars!

Lovely casita in peaceful setting with gorgeous views and stunning sunsets. Owners are very helpful and kind. We loved our stay here and highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Ralph C., North Tonawanda

12 January 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular!!!

I'll say it again....Spectacular! The breathtaking view all the way to the ocean (incredible sunsets), the super clean and very comfortable Casita, the beautiful pool, and the wonderfully kind and helpful owners. What a gem of a location. Wonderful peace and tranquility yet the beauty of being just a short 15-25 minute drive to Playa Tamarindo, Conchal, Flamingo,Langosta, and Grande (please ... spend a 1/2 day at the black sand beaches near Playa Grande) The pool, the guest house, the outdoor and indoor shower, and most importantly the owners.... Dave & Leslie were over- the - top with regard to their hospitality & congeniality------ Honestly... why would anyone stay anywhere else if visiting the Tamarindo area----- we WILL be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Jack S.

2 December 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

A rocky experience

Leslie and David are really very nice, kind, helpful people. The drive up to their place is very steep and rocky and a 4 wheel drive is definitely required. The palapa by the swimming pool has a million dollar view with a 360 degree landscape visual. Howlers, lizards, many different variety of birds and butterflies visited often with excellent photographic opportunities. Unfortunately for us the pool, which was sparkling at the beginning of our vacation and which we loved, turned green three days towards the end of our stay and never righted itself. In fact it worsened each day, so we were out of luck there. The owners were apologetic but it did upset our vacation a little as it had become a favourite part of our day to come back to the pool. David gave us a beautiful picture frame which he had made himself at the end of our stay.

Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tania T., Milwaukee, USA

7 November 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for a getaway!!

My fiance and I stayed at Leslie and David's casita for 3 nights while we were in the Tamarindo area and it was PERFECT! Their hospitality and generousity made it even better. Their casita is located in a private road with stunning views by the pool and palapa. We loved spending time by the pool enjoying the sun and Leslie made us some delicious desserts!! This place definitely deserves 5 stars! Probably one of the best places my fiance and I have stayed at! It was a great experience to stay in a place surrounded by nature, we even heard howler monkeys a of couple times. Cant reccomend Leslie and David's place enough!!:) THANK YOU! PURA VIDA.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christina V.

27 October 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One in a million!

Don't miss your chance at staying at this paradise! Leslie and David were amazing hosts and even set up private surfing lessons for us. They hospitality and consideration are wonderful and they really have thought of everything to make you feel at home in their guest house. The drive up can be a bit scary if you don't have a solid car, but the view is worth it! Thank you again for sharing this paradise with us!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rick L.

15 October 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top of the mountain

Great place! Very quiet

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro P.

2 October 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our “Casita”

This was our first time to CR and we can not wait to come back. Leslie and David were awesome host and made us feel at home, the casita has everything you need to enjoy your stay. Def coming back soon!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin G.

14 September 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful honeymoon and birthday experience!

We could not have asked for a more wonderful honeymoon. Leslie and David are the most wonderful people and hosts. The "casita" was exactly as described and more!!! The sunset appetizers were a true treat. The pool is wonderful and so relaxing. This was truly a wonderful place to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

22 August 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

What can I say, Perfect! Leslie and David were the perfect Hostess and Host. We arrived in the dark from Liberia and got lost, couldn't read the signs. Eventually, called Leslie and she met us at a Hotel, what a relief! The Casita/Cabina was perfect, very private, comfortable bed, all the cooking necessities, outdoor shower, Netflix, darling decor but most of all the salt water pool with amazing views! We really felt like we were on Holiday! Away from the hustle and bustle of the great city of Tamarindo but not to far away! It was my 60th Birthday and Leslie made me a gluten free carrot cake and David made me a beautiful frame. That I will treasure.as a reminder of a very special Birthday! Thank you very much! What a perfect place to get engaged! I definitely recommend this place! I really hope to be back someday! Thanks again Leslie and David! Pura Vida!!!

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

4 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

We spent the time at Leslie and David's casita enjoying the pool. They were more than gracious, hosting two happy hours and giving us pointers for us to further enjoy our stay. A great stay!

10/10 Excellent

Susan Q., Brooklyn, NY

1 June 2019

Perfect balance of city and nature

Leslie and David were amazing host. I’ve stood at many vacation rentals and by far this has to be my favorite spot. Not only because of the beauty of the home but because of the beautiful, loving, caring energy of the owner. The Casita is the perfect balance of city and tranquility. It’s close enough to all the restaurants and downtown bars but not in the middle of it all. Love the fact that we were able to have quiet time to enjoy nature and the beautiful sunsets. The pool and the outdoor seating area have to be my favorite feature of this paradise. David and Leslie have done an amazing job with their home. I would definitely recommend it and stay there again.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Margarita D.

10 May 2019

Best Views!!

We loved our stay at Leslie and David guest house. It has everything you need while traveling - home away from home. Close location to beaches, short drive in any direction. You have to see it- magnificent views from this property, words can not describe. With full kitchen we were able to cook our own breakfast and dinners and enjoy it with the best views in town. Greatly recommend! Thank you Leslie and David for your warm hospitality. You guys are truly the best hosts!!! Pura Vida, Margarita and Alex

10/10 Excellent

Steve T., Charlotte

9 May 2019

Fantastic Private Casita!!!

Leslie and David are such magnificent hosts! We loved the Casita, all the wildlife, being serenaded each morning under the palapa by all the birds while we had our morning tea and coffee... so many wonderful memories. So much to do in this country and Guanacaste is the perfect area to stay. Don’t miss Toronto Volcano or Monteverde. Also, each of the beaches is a bit different and you owe it to yourself to try them all. Tell Koolah, Lani (dogs) and Fred and Sue (frogs) we said “Hi”!!! We’re going to miss this place and you guys!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alonso S.

7 May 2019

Such an amazing place, such a incredible hosts!!

My couple and I spent just 3 nights at this incredible house that was full equipped, even beyond our expectations because I had everything even some food and drinks. The cabin is very quiet and all the equipment is modern within perfect conditions. The pool is very clean and is not front the cabin but you just have to walk some meters to reach it. The view is AMAZING, you can see Tamarindo's beach and all around. Leslie and her husband are incredible hosts, from the first moment we arrived they showed to us very friendly like we were with family, also Leslie prepared us an awesome and delicious lemon pie, and if it wouldn't be just perfect, once we were leaving they gave us a frame done with wood from the place, honestly it has been the best treatment I've ever received since all places I've stayed!!!! Also they have a couple of dogs that are very friendly and quiet. This place is totally recommended if you want to have an excellent experience within Guanacaste. My couple and I we definitely will come back :) Just a little detail, make sure you will take a SUV car or so, because the road is not very recommended for a sedan.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Cathy S.

5 May 2019

Slightly remote yet beautful

After the initial "shock" of the slightly tough terrain to get to the beautiful casita, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Having the owners onsite was very nice - they provided guidance yet allowed us privacy at the same time. We enjoyed a gift upon departure after spending our last evening sharing a meal with Leslie and David. Yet a little removed from activities, the drive to areas with more activities was never to far - time could be sent relaxing onsite (the pool area is amazing) or venturing out to nearby towns to enjoy beaches, restaurants, shopping etc ... The casita itself was beautiful and very well equipped ... Thank you for a wonderful "initiation"/transition to our Costa Rican vacation.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

24 February 2019

Loved it! We will be back!CLEAN Amazing views! Great location for fun and relaxation!

Clean. Comfortable. David and Leslie were very friendly and helpful. We very much enjoyed our vacation and will be back to stay at their home again! It has beautiful views! You can watch the sunset poolside! Easy to get to beaches or towns. Just a perfect location for fun or relaxation! We cannot wait to visit again! Pictures do not do the views justice!!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sylvio J., Waren

21 February 2019

fantastically beautiful

This is the best house we have ever rented in Latin America. We spent 2 wonderful weeks in the cottage of Leslie and David. The cottage is very lovingly decorated and is even more beautiful than the pictures on the Internet. The kitchen has a very good equipment .... it is even an electric. Blender for juices available. The landlords are good people and are always there for you ... we keep you in a very good memory. The pool and the adjoining terrace overlooking the entire Playa Grande is really amazing and you can see every evening how the setting sun touches the Pacific ... Breathtakingly beautiful ... we could hear iguanas, birds, Gekos and even each one from the terrace Watching an armadillo at around 8 pm while eating ... The property is situated on a hill and a 4x4 car is required ... we would like to come back. Best regards Priscilla & Sylvio from Germany

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melinda C.

31 January 2019

Property was exactly as described

Leslie and David have a beautiful guest house with all the amenities we needed..including beach towels and umbrella...they were excellent host and leslie makes a great pina colada and guacamole...we would recommend to anyone looking for quite and privacy...

About the host

Hosted by Risa Has

Why they chose this property

Jamie and I fell in love with Mar Mirada for it's amazing 280° poolside views of Tamarindo Bay. Located high on a hill, we have some incredible mountain and valley views too.
Amazing sunsets and sunrises over the Pacific Ocean.

What makes this property unique

We are only 15 minutes away for six beautiful beaches: Playa Conchal, Brasilito, Flamingo, Tamarindo & Langosta.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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