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Beach nearby
Outdoor pool
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 51200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Playa Grande, Guanacasta
  • Playa Langosta
  • Grande Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Tamarindo Beach
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Playa Grande

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Palm Beach Estates villa, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Grande Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Las Baulas National Marine Park. Ventanas Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and Conchal Beach is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Grande Beach - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Casino Diria - 34 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Tamarindo Beach - 35 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 50 min drive - 16.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Pico Bistro - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Venezia Gelati y Café - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Nari - ‬31 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac

BEST VALUE for something truly nice in PLAYA GRANDE. Our fully furnished Costa Rica style home provides a wonderful and relaxing getaway in a private, gated, quaint, laid back beach community separated from the congestion of Tamarindo. It is within a short 5 minute walk to a beautiful, pristine surfing beach, several great restaurants, bars, rentals of surfboards, beach chairs, bicycles and even a small grocery store is only a short walk from the house. Tiled roof, floors and counter tops throughout. Relax on the covered patio where Iguanas and colorful birds perch and may be coaxed to eat from your hand (if you are patient enough). Monkeys often frequent our trees. Also, within walking distance, a beautiful estuary provides fishing, boating, and offers a water taxi (5 minute boat ride to Tamarindo for dining, dancing, gambling, shopping and souviners). You may also choose to walk to Tamarindo via the beach (possible only at very low tide or take a very short boat taxi ride ) . Dual vanities in bathroom. Maid service 1 x per week. AWESOME BEACH!!!!! Casa Mambo is close enough to the beach to hear the waves crashing when they are big! It is an easy and short walk to the beach from the house. The architecture and appointments of Casa Mambo reflect the the style and culture of the local area and its people.
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Property manager

Hank Townsend

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking on porch O.K. but not in house.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Beautiful Casa Mambo; Beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac Villa

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac to the airport?

This villa is 10 mi (27-min drive) away from the Tamarindo (TNO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.

How close is Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac to the beach?

This villa is a short 7-minute walk from Grande Beach and 8.4 mi (34-min drive) from Conchal Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac offer free breakfast?

This villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac?

No, there is no casino at this villa, but Casino Diria (28-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac?

Free parking is not available at this villa.

Does Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac have a pool?

This villa features an outdoor pool.

Does Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac have a spa?

This villa doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac to downtown Cabo Velas?

This villa is 1.1 mi away from Playa Grande.

Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 92 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rhona H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Casa Mambo

Casa Mambo is great. It is located close to good restaurants and a short walk to the beach. The pool (shared with 6 units) is lovely and quite private. Shawna the property manager is excellent and very responsive. Relative to other units Casa Mambo would benefit from more comfy outdoor furniture but overall we'd recommend it and would visit again.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Niki J., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet beach community

We loved our stay in Palm Beach Estates. The quaint community is a perfect getaway for relaxation and surfing. Casa Mambo is about a quarter mile walk to the beach. Along the way, you will come across 3 different awesome restaurants and a mini mart. The mini mart has very basic things. If you want groceries, there are a few supermarkets (not very good ones) about 20 min away. Or you can drive to Tamarindo (40 min) or take backpacks and bags across the water taxi and load them up. There are 2 places to rent surf and boogie boards on your walk towards the beach. Casa Mambo was lovely and Shawna the property manager is easy to work with. The community pool is nice too. Just beware, the living area/kitchen does not have air conditioning. The bedrooms do have AC though. Trying to cook or hang out in the sweltering heat can be challenging. The beds were a bit hard and the pillows were not great. There are a few rusty beach chairs available for use, but it would be nice if there was maybe a beach cooler and some boogie boards offered as well.All in all we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Oasis

This was our second time staying here. We love the location, only a short walk to the beach and to restaurants. We enjoyed the peacefulness. Great surfing. Lots of options for other explorations nearby. Some comfortable lounge chairs would be nice outside, and a few more things in the kitchen would be nice, but otherwise, we loved our stay.
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tranquila en Casa Mambo

This property is lovely and fully equipped with all you need for a quiet and relaxing stay in Playa Grande. The location is great. There is a small mini-mercado around the corner for basics and several nearby restaurants that offer traditional casado menu selections. The long stretch of beautiful beach is about a 10 minute walk from the property, perfect for a day on the sand and/or beautiful sunset. Our host, Shawna, was attentive and accommodating. We look forward a future stay at Palm Beach Estates during our next trip to Playa Grande.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith Romoser D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway

Casa Mambo was a great place to get away.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Muy Tranquilo

My daughter and I stayed here and loved it. Very relaxing place in a quiet location but walking distance to the beach and a nice small pool for cooling off.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved Casa Mambo!!

We completely enjoyed our stay at Casa Mambo. The house was clean and welcoming. There is a gas grill there now so no need to pick up charcoal. We were 4 people in our mid to upper 60's. The walk to the beach was a little longer than expected so we took the car and had no problem parking at all. The pool was clean, wonderful as well as resfreshing in the morning, after the beach in the evening. The people were very friendly. Shawna was responsive and friendly. I highly recommend this property and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Janet S., Carlsbad, California

Liked: Cleanliness

1st Time in CR

Loved the cozy casitas - quiet area. Restaurants and market close by- meet some amazing people. We will be back !
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica U.

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect location

We enjoyed the location very much, a five minute walk to the beautiful Playa Grande, to 4 different restaurants all good and to a local shop and surfboard rentals. Shawna was very helpful preparing us ahead of time with all the area had to offer as well as once we got there helping to organize. The casa was as described, having everything we needed/wanted. A private space, the pool which we shared with our neighbours but was never busy. We hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Call Me

Please call me. I am coming in march. we need to talk.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

robert l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cottage

Wonderful clean cottage, great location in palm beach, nice community pool, thoughtful amenities at the unit like a bike, Shawna the prop Mgr was super helpful. Would recommend and stay there again .
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Be Still My Heart!

I have been going to Costa Rica for a number of years and have stayed at Casa Mambo a number of times. I do not go to sightsee, but to rest and get away from the hustle bustle of the culture in the US. This house is located on the perfect beach for taking long walks during low tide. I enjoy the quiet nature of the beach here that also allows for easy access to Tamarindo where the food choices are amazing. For me good food and good rest are the perfect vacation! I will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

James M., North Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Had a great stay with our family. Kids loved the pool. The grounds and gardens are beautiful and the house is really comfortable and equipped. A really peaceful area of Playa Grande. Very quiet, quick walk to the beach and various restaurants short walk away. Communication was great with property manager. Thanks for the great stay and willl look to be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Maggie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot/good location/awesome beach

The casita is perfect, we were three adults and 2 children and there was plenty of room for all of us. There were a few amenities that were missing that would have been much appreciated. More than 1 stool around the bar, a second bicycle, some patio chairs, a BBQ and maybe an extra pillow or 2. There were plenty of dishes, pots and pans etc. and the pool and surrounding area are lovely. All in all we loved the Casita and would definitely come back. Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

michael g., united states of america

Liked: Cleanliness

Welcome to the Jungle

A great get away, surrounded by amazing jungle and wildlife. A beautiful relaxing experience. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nadya M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Superbe!

Great location and beautifull villa!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway Vacation

This trip for us was just amazing. We have been to Palm Beach Estates many times and this was just one more fantastic trip again. Our property manager Shawna was awesome to work with answered all our question and concerns when we had any. The beach access walking distance ,nice local store for supplies. Just a layed back stay with sunsets on the beach every night. If your looking for heaven we found it. Highly Highly recommend! Pura Vida

10/10 Excellent

ALICE Z., Costa Rica

Liked: Cleanliness

Good value for your money

We really enjoyed our stay at Casa Mambo. It is as advertised. We felt safe at the property. About half a mile from the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ethan R., Los Angeles, California

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Absolutely perfect. Could not be happier.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jenny G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice little house

Convenient and comfortable for two couples. Everything as promised on the listing. Would be nice to have chairs to sit outside on the patio but otherwise it worked very well for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eduard M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice quiet place in Playa Grande across from Tamarindo

We really enjoyed our stay in Playa Grande. Once you navigate the gravel road for about a mile, you get into ex-pat type village with very nice houses and restaurants. Beach was nice and we enjoyed for 3 days with kids. Much quieter than Tamarindo across a little river. Be careful not to swim across that river as it is possible to meet crocs there. The house was very nice and secluded, you get your private jungles. Shared swimming pool is pretty shallow but nice to enjoy with little kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Jennifer M., Kansas City

Liked: Cleanliness

Playa Grande & Casa Mambo

The house was equipped with everything we needed. Short walk to the beach. Had one issue with the lower faucet in the shower falling off, notified Jorge and he ordered maintenance (it did not affect the upper shower, we just wanted to ensure they knew of the issue.) For me personally, the house was too far from town. Would love to be able to just walk to things. However, Casa Mambo is located in a gated community that has a small store and several restaurants/hotels within walking distance. They were just a little too tourist driven for me. I like the mom & pop sodas where are the locals eat. Found several in and around Huacas to drive to in about 20 minutes. The house and pool were perfect. Some people commented on the beds being hard. I did not find that to be the case. Slept like a baby. Only thing we wished for were comfortable outdoor chairs. The chairs in the pictures on VRBO have been replaced with a BEAUTIFUL natural wood picnic table with benches. Great for eating outdoors, but not for relaxing outside. Definitely recommend. Hank, Shawna, & Jorge we're great to work with and very prompt in responding to emails.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Roger R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location, property needs some work

This unit is one of 6 in a cluster of identical small cottages. There is nice landscaping and a small swimming pool in the courtyard. I cannot give this property high marks, mostly because it is probably 30 years old and has apparently not been updated or thoroughly cleaned in a long time. The decor is an collection of older stuff. Paddle fans have a layer of grime. The most annoying thing about the rental is that we were instructed not to put toilet paper in the toilet because the septic system can’t handle any solid waste. In many years of travel I have never had to put toilet paper in a trash bag instead of the toilet bowl The WiFi worked good and there were several flat screen TVs, but we never found any English language stations, which makes the TVs pretty useless for most visitors. There are also a couple of weathered bicycles, which we didn’t use because one had a bad tire. Overall, I don’t think we would stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Paige H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible

We absolutely loved our stay at Casa Mambo. The house is in a great location, close to the beautiful beach. The house is very comfortable and well designed. It is on beautiful garden grounds. I loved waking up each morning and having coffee on the patio watching the butterflies, birds, lizards and occasionally hearing howler monkeys. The pool was wonderful to have, we swam and cooled off in it multiple times a day. Our 10 year old son really loved it. Everyone we met was so friendly and kind. The restaurants in Playa Grande are wonderful. Hank and Shawna are very kind and easy to work with. We absolutely love Costa Rica and Playa Grande and Casa Mambo were a perfect fit for our family. My husband taught my son to surf and they both surfed multiple times a day. I really can't say enough good things about our stay. It was incredible and we can't wait to return next summer.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tasha C.

Wonderful stay in Playa Grande!

We loved Casa Mambo and Playa Grande. The house had everything we needed (AC in the bedrooms was very welcome) and the pool and the grounds were beautiful and well taken care of. The beach is perfect. Our young kids loved playing in the sand and water during high tide, and my husband enjoyed the surfing. There is not a lot of shade at the beach, so we went mostly in the afternoon/evening to avoid the strong sun. Highly recommend Playa Grande and Casa Mambo!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019