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Studio Apartment for Nature and Beach Lovers in Playa Blanca, Punta Leona

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A room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a bed, and a balcony with chairs.
A garden with various plants and a birdbath.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a refrigerator, a dishwasher, and a coffee maker.
A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by lush greenery and potted plants.
A house with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a paved driveway.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Mantas Beach

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Balcony
  • Exercise pool
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Punta Leona
  • Place, Mantas Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Blanca
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Jacó Beach
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom area

1 King Bed

Living space

2 Single Futons

1 bathroom

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Tárcoles

Located in Tárcoles, this apartment is in a rural area and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Herradura Beach and Jacó Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Marina Los Sueños. Hacienda las Agujas and Neo Fauna are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Punta Leona

What's nearby

  • Mantas Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Playa Blanca - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Herradura Beach - 38 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Marina Los Sueños - 40 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Jacó Beach - 41 min drive - 25.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hook Up - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪La Ostra - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Soda El Coquito - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Steven Lisa's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Los Guarumos - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Studio Apartment for Nature and Beach Lovers in Playa Blanca, Punta Leona have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include exercise/lap pools.

Is Studio Apartment for Nature and Beach Lovers in Playa Blanca, Punta Leona pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Studio Apartment for Nature and Beach Lovers in Playa Blanca, Punta Leona?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Studio Apartment for Nature and Beach Lovers in Playa Blanca, Punta Leona?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Studio Apartment for Nature and Beach Lovers in Playa Blanca, Punta Leona?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Studio Apartment for Nature and Beach Lovers in Playa Blanca, Punta Leona located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Mantas Beach and Playa Blanca. Playa Limoncito is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nature Paradise

We loved our stay! Absolutely stunning setting overlooking the Pacific Ocean and a nature preserve below, with a wide variety of birds and white faced monkeys greeting us each morning.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It is almost the last property on that ridge with Ana mixing view of birds and animals from the area
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Clean, comfortable, amazing views from the patio! You are right in the jungle, can spot scarlet macaws and toucans! A close walk to a small quiet pebble beach. Playa Blanca is also close by with sand and great snorkeling. Paradise, photos look like screensavers! Hannia was a lovely communicative host, provided very good instructions and arranged our access to Punta Leona perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Awesome place and very highly recommended.

Very private. Enjoyed seeing red macaws, toucans and monkeys right from the deck. The apartment itself was very nice and has all the amenities we needed, and more. Hannia was very nice, and at the same time we had complete privacy. Punta Leona is a hidden jewel. It's like a wild life jungle reserve, white beach paradise, and a country-club all rolled into one. We didn't even bother with the country club stuff though. Just fished, soaked at the beach and enjoyed the wild life. Thanks for allowing us to enjoy it Hannia!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
It is my pleasure to provide a wonderful and relaxing experience. This spot does have a lot to offer and I enjoy sharing it with my guests! It was a lot of fun to meet you!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Paradise Found

We just returned home from one of the best vacations we've ever had!!! I highly recommend Hannia's beautiful home in the Punta Leona resort, just north of Jaco. The apartment is very private with its own balcony overlooking the Pacific Ocean below and surrounded by pure beauty. While enjoying coffee on the deck in the morning (or evening) we found many different birds with great opportunity for photography. The scarlet macaws are easily found, as are tucans, hummingbirds, kingbirds, kingfishers, parrots, frigates, hawks, etc. The whitefaced monkeys are frequent visitors and cute as long as you don't feed them. Hannia did everything to make our stay enjoyable. She was able to arrange for a local chef, Yorleny, to prepare dinner for us for three of our six nights. The food was outstanding and better than two of the restaurants we tried. The location was a little remote, so you do need a car to get there and to get around, but there is plenty to do in the resort with the beautiful beaches, restaurants and bars, hikes and grocery stores that you could stay on the Punta Leona resort for the entire stay. But, I would highly recommend the Jungle Crocodile Safari (junglecrocodilesafari.com) for excellent bird watching and the Carara National Park which are both just 10-15 minutes away.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
It was such a pleasure to have Tim and July as my guests! I appreciated their organization and friendliness even before they arrived.It is hard to say enough good things about them. They were extremely accommodating, fun, polite, inquisitive, and appreciative. It was so much fun to talk to them about my country. Their attitude towards our culture and values is highly appreciated. Yorleny was very impressed and happy by their ability to communicate with her who does not speak English. We are particularly grateful for their kindness and willingness to try and enjoy our local food!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Oasis

Hannia’s place was a beautiful oasis to watch the Scarlett macaw’s and toucans as well as a variety of other birds. The beaches were wonderful and the property had everything we needed. If you are looking for a relaxing jungle/ocean view. This is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place

This is a unique place to stay in the Punta Leona area. The view and setting are top-notch, the apartment well equipped and comfortable, and having access to wrist bands a big plus. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really beautiful place and everything was excellent !!

Great stay !!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Our stay at this property was awesome. Every single detail was perfect. Thank you so much
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful experience

The property is located at the edge of the jungle with a magnificent view of the Pacific and the sunset. It was just remote enough to be quiet and away from the crowds. Hannia was very helpful with everything. It couldn't have been better. Thanks so much for sharing your property with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

We loved staying in this private area of nature. It was so lovely and peaceful - and full of animals and birds. I wished we would have stayed here longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nice studio apartment

The studio apartment was very nice and clean. The deck was literally surrounded by jungle. However, the first day it was quite noisy due to the pool pump kicking on and off. This was corrected by day two. The driveway is extremely steep and difficult to get down with luggage. We enjoyed hearing the monkeys at nighttime.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
I am happy to hear that you enjoyed hearing the monkeys at night an the jungle. I am sorry about the water pump noise. Lately, it has been necessary to have it on in the Summer months because of the drought. I understand this can be bothersome so we try to keep this to a minimum.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ideal comfortable apartment for 2 adults.

There is a nice private balcony. Unfortunately views were obstructed by foliage. But for a better view we only had to sit by the pool. The pool was awesome! Great star gazing. You really need a car to enjoy all the amenities in area. Note that it is a 10-15 minute drive to get out to the main road. The closest beach (under 5 minutes) in complex, Playa Blanca was lovely and there was good snorkeling! Thank you Hannia for the delicious fruit basket!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Nice place with all utilities in good shape, internet service from not so good to not available sometimes. Apartment is small, no more than 2 guests if you plan to be indoors comfortably.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

AWESOME

THE place was great zero complaints... Loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Short but sweet stay

The apartment is lovely. We saw a coati, macaws and a toucan from the back porch. We ended up having a family emergency and Hannia was kind enough to let us use her cell phone. You absolutely need a car here, even to get to the beaches and restaurants within Punta Leona. Try to visit Playa Blanca during the week. It was very busy on the weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Third Visit

We have just completed our third visit, my wife and I staying in the apartment, and my two tico friends staying in the extra unit provided. One can feel no closer to nature than here, with the rainforest and ocean at out doorstep, and the local monkey pandilla paying their daily visit. Hannia has again been a super host. I highly recommend this experience for those who want to be immersed in the best of what Costa Rica has to offer
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
I am delighted to hear about your experience! It is a pleasure for me to attend to my guests and ensure that they can relax and enjoy this peaceful yet exciting habitat. I am very much looking forward to seeing you all next year.
Archival

6/10 Okay

A beautiful view and very clean!

We were so excited to stay in Punta Leona and thought the reserve was lovely but were a little disappointed in the small apt. studio. The futon was just not comfortable for a week and the air cond. was loud at night. Didn't sleep much at all. But everything else was great. It was clean and had a very nice kitchen that was well equipped. We just needed another pull-out or real bed for our college girls. The community and Ms. Hannia Compose are amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2020
I am so sorry to hear that the A/C was loud and other issues that were not up to your expectations. I was not aware of this as no other guests had told me about it. The good news is that the apartment now has a new "state-of-the-art" A/C system. As advertised, this studio-apartment (600 sqft2) is indeed ideal for couples. Parties of 4 are welcome but should be aware of the limitations.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Private, comfortable, nature, beach, hiking

Kalinda Pacifica was just perfect for us. Beautiful, clean, and very comfortable. Monkeys greeted us upon our arrival right outside the door. Close to several different beaches and hikes, the hardest part of our trip was deciding what to do! So many options. Hannia was an excellent host and gave us great recommendations. We cannot wait to return to this magical place!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing stay

Hannia is such a warm and wonderful person and she communicated well before and during the rental and addressed any questions immediately. What can I say about this amazing location. The apartment is well furnished and comfortable. The bathroom is a bit small if you need a lot of room but it worked fine for our family of 4. The views are incredible - ocean, jungle, macaws flying overhead and monkeys in the trees (but not annoying monkeys that come too close). We cooked in the apartment with ease. The facilities at the club house were amazing - free birdwatching tour and butterfly tour, exercise classes and activities like a resort (we did not participate), clean and beautiful beaches and pools. Mini Golf. Lots of things for kids to do. Also there was a lot of security (gates to pass through on the road) if you are nervous you will feel comfortable here. We stayed at 4 places on our trip and the kids said this was their favourite. I would definitely come back to stay with Hannia. Worth noting is the steep driveway and the stairs to the apartment - would not be recommended for anyone with mobility issues.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
It was so much fun to have The Brookfields as my guests. I enjoyed their stay a lot! They are such wonderful people. Extremely polite and courteous, easy to communicate with, and most important to me, they get totally immersed, understand and appreciate the environment and culture they are experiencing. The two boys are so well educated, curious and fun. I strongly recommend then as your guests with no reservations at all.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Simply Spectacular!!

I’ve visited Costa Rica many times over the past decade and have always been drawn to Punta Leona. But my stay at Kalinda Pacifica has by far been the most enjoyable in Punta Leona. If you are seeking privacy, magnificent sunsets, and a clean and uncluttered apartment — this is the place! My communication with the owner was pleasant and she was always thoughtful and prompt in her replies. Her tips on where to explore off the beaten path were so welcome - especially when you’re seeking tranquility, nature, and beauty. I'm already missing the views from the balcony and hearing the scarlet macaws flying overhead. You will be completely enchanted by this slice of paradise. I’m so happy to have discovered Kalinda Pacifica. I will definitely return and recommend this spot to my friends and family. Gracias, Hannia!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
I am so grateful that you selected Kalinda and very glad to hear about your experience. I sincerely enjoyed your visit! It is my greatest pleasure to ensure that my guests can relax and rejuvenate in this enchanted spot. Looking forward to your next visit! Cheers!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Best Yet

I have visited Punta Leona for many years, and stayed in different types of accommodation, and this has been the most enjoyable yet. Privacy, magnificent views, clean and nicely decorated unit, friendly and helpful owner are just some of the assets of this unit. I visited with two friends from Turrialba, and they stayed in a separate unit that they found to be very accommodating as well. In addition to recommending this unit to those seeking nature, proximity to beach, and tranquility, I also recommend this unit to those interested in nature photography. Instead of standing in a rain forest, looking up and trying to focus with 100% humidity, all one has to do here is sit patiently with a long lens and tripod , and shortly toucans, guacamayas, monkeys etc are visible, and easily photographed Very enjoyable- we hope to visit again next year
Archival

10/10 Excellent

¡Un pedacito de cielo en medio del Pacífico!

Un fin de semana en Kalinda, bastó para recargar energías y olvidarnos por completo del bullicio de la ciudad y el e stress del día a día. Es un lugar muy acogedor, como acogedores son sus dueños, que te reciben de brazos y corazón abierto. Con una vista de ensueño, se puede descansar con mucha privacidad y con todas las comodidades para no preocuparse por nada. Es como estar en casa, pero al lado del mar. En medio de una naturaleza majestuosa y a pocos minutos de la playa, es un oasis perfecto para descansar, leer, meditar y disfrutar de un buen tiempo. ¡Muchas gracias por tantas buenas atenciones y por permitirnos pasar un tiempo inolvidable!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peace Full Place , Owners Pura Vida !!

I try very nice of the owners, apartment very clean and equipped Place to rest in peace and harmony with nature, for mountain lovers on the beach. Perfect sea views. They will not regret visiting this place, 100% recommended.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peace full Place , Owners Pura Vida !!

Trato muy amable por parte de los propietarios , Apartamento bastante limpio y equipado , Lugar para descansar en Paz y Armonía con la naturaleza , para los amantes de la montaña en la playa . Perfectas vistas al Mar . No se van a arrepentir de visitar este lugar , 100 % recomendado.
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