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Luxurious Family-Friendly, 3BR Condo With Pool Less Than 5 Min Walk To The Beach

Beach condo with private pool in Tárcoles

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Puntarenas, Puntarenas
  • Place, Playa Blanca
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mantas Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Jacó Beach
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Tárcoles

Walk to the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this Tárcoles condo, you'll find Mantas Beach and Playa Blanca. Also, Playa Limoncito is within 3 miles (5 km) and Hacienda las Agujas is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Playa Blanca - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mantas Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Herradura Beach - 39 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Marina Los Sueños - 41 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Jacó Beach - 42 min drive - 15.9 miles

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Luxurious Family-Friendly, 3BR Condo With Pool Less Than 5 Min Walk To The Beach

An hour drive away from San Jose and merely 15 min drive from Jaco town and beach, Punta Leona Hotel & Club is a coveted destination for people seeking a perfect vacation. Golden Reef Condominium is located within the club, has its own private pool, and direct access to the renown-among-the-locals, secluded, and beautiful white sand beach called Playa Blanca. This beach is surrounded by a national wildlife reserve; therefore, you will definitely come across local wildlife such as white faced capuchin monkeys, coatimundis, toucans, and scarlet macaws. Offering not only great waves but also calm, kid-friendly waters, this beach is perfectly fitting for people of all ages.

Our condo overlooks the Pacific yet is only less than a 5 min walk away from it! It has three bedrooms, two of which are equipped with both queen and twin sized beds and the master, a king-sized. Two rooms have private bathrooms. The master room's bathroom also has a jacuzzi to use after a productive day of enjoying the beautiful surroundings. All bedrooms and the living room have a television. The kitchen is fully equipped with necessary appliances and includes a marble-top island. Furthermore, the condo has a washer/dryer unit and a central A/C system for added comfort. Last but not least, you can view sunsets right from the terrace while you enjoy a great meal or lie on the hammock and read a book.

Please note that as we are a private property within the Punta Leona Resort, we are not associated with the hotel and therefore do not provide access to the resort itself.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: non smoking only

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Luxurious Family-Friendly, 3BR Condo With Pool Less Than 5 Min Walk To The Beach to the airport?

This condo is 158.2 mi (266-min drive) away from the Tambor (TMU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Luxurious Family-Friendly, 3BR Condo With Pool Less Than 5 Min Walk To The Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is Luxurious Family-Friendly, 3BR Condo With Pool Less Than 5 Min Walk To The Beach to the beach?

This condo is a short 2-minute walk from Mantas Beach and 3-minute walk from Playa Blanca. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Luxurious Family-Friendly, 3BR Condo With Pool Less Than 5 Min Walk To The Beach offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Luxurious Family-Friendly, 3BR Condo With Pool Less Than 5 Min Walk To The Beach?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

What time is check-in at Luxurious Family-Friendly, 3BR Condo With Pool Less Than 5 Min Walk To The Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Luxurious Family-Friendly, 3BR Condo With Pool Less Than 5 Min Walk To The Beach?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does Luxurious Family-Friendly, 3BR Condo With Pool Less Than 5 Min Walk To The Beach have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Luxurious Family-Friendly, 3BR Condo With Pool Less Than 5 Min Walk To The Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is Luxurious Family-Friendly, 3BR Condo With Pool Less Than 5 Min Walk To The Beach to downtown Tárcoles?

This condo is 0.1 mi away from Punta Leona.

Luxurious Family-Friendly, 3BR Condo With Pool Less Than 5 Min Walk To The Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 90 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great apartment and location. Great host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was great! Very spacious apartment with a fantastic view. Playa Blanca is only a few minutes walk and was the perfect place to spend the last few days of our incredible holiday. We saw scarlet macaws from the balcony every day we were there. I would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing time! Will repeat
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very comfortable, very clean, great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing place:) safe and gorgeous.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family house!

Close to the beach, lovely pool, safe and comfortable house for all ages
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was clean. The view was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay by a mountainside jungle

Had a great time staying here with my wife and our family.There was a small on site pool with a slide and some reduced common equipment ( pool, ping pong and two weight machines in the gym), 10 minute walk downhill to a beautiful beach that never got too busy and an amazing view.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious apartment, great views from the balcony. Unfortunately we saw roaches under the sink and its obvious that this is an issue because they had raid sprays under the sink for roaches. All coffee makers are in bad condition and couldn't use any of them. Driving directions from the main road to the apartment could be a little better, like letting guest know to turn right when they get to the ice cream shop. I was told that we have access to the amenities of the club and that wasn't true, no one provided us with bracelets to use the beach club and I was told by employees that I needed to buy a Day-Pass, luckily the public entrance its not far from the club and the access to the beach its easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Ok but nothing special

Unit is dated and in need of repair/renovation. Location is great. Its peaceful with great views of the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great family vacation at la playa blanca

This was an amazing week. The location is unique and the beach is more than prefect. We were there in march and during the week it was really quiet. The supermarket on site (7 minutes by car) is more than enough and the icecream shop next to it was appreciated by the boys !!! The road to the beach is a 5 minuteswalk but it is steep if you have problems walking for us it was perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter 2024 getaway

The views were fantastic from the balcony. The entire property was well maintained and the community pool was very enjoyable. The folks on site were very friendly and helpful. Then unit was clean and comfortable. The host was fantastic and helped us even after the stay was over.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing view!

I'm going to keep it simple for you.. if you like to relax, a quiet place with a breath taking view.. this is your place. The house is super nice with everything that you need and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Week Away

Our week turned out to be one of the best at this location. Communication was quick and easy. There were several red flags when we arrived: broken sliding door lock, remote for LR A/C was broken, dishwasher wasn’t working and ALL were addressed within three days. We were grateful for the attention. Thank you, Lee, for being attentive and making us feel safe. We'd love to come back again.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super accommodating, great stay!

Property is as described - wonderful, and owner is very accommodating. We had no major issues. Beach is nearby and is, as others have described down a significant hill, which can be an issue for the elderly. Be advised! If you want to see other parts of CR, consider that travel is not exactly convenient and many outings need to be pre-arranged [pricing, tickets and availability vary]. Plan accordingly. We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication
One bathroom of property had bad smell, it smelled like orine
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The property has poor maintenance, the refrigerator is not working well and the garbage extractor, the jacuzzi looks old and the pillows needs replacing, the host communication was very good, the access to the beach is not easy, yes is 5 minutes walking however you need to walk up a very steep hill so is not kids friendly, not a easy access. Overall was not what I expected, is not the best option
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful beach location

My family loved this house! Playa Blanca is an amazing beach and just short 5 min walk. The street down to the beach is steep but a little exercise is always good. We saw toucans and monkeys between the house and the beach. The sand on the beach is so soft and the waves were just the right size to have fun and feel safe. We had some success catching small fish from the beach in the mornings. The beach can get crowded on weekends, so get there early to grab a great spot. The views from the balcony were great. We had an amazing Lightning show one night that we’ll never forget. The kids loved the community pool and the local iguanas that came by to eat flower petals. Jaco is about 30 minutes away and was a fun town to shop and eat. We felt safe there. Every room in the house had AC and we loved relaxing in the kitchen and family room. The kitchen supplies were limited, but we were able cook any meal we wanted. The dish washer was also broken, but we’re used to cleaning dishes on vacations so no big deal. Overall, we loved it and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Pros Nice location close to Playa Blanca House is very nice It has all basic appliances The house is very clean View is breathtaking Price is lower than other options available Cons Communication with owner is very difficult. Instructions provided are mostly inaccurate. "Cuando llegan al hotel, deben de presentar a los guardas la invitación que se ha creado o el código de acceso. Cada carro debe de tener su propia copia. Después de recibir los brazaletes, deben de continuar y seguir presentando esta invitación a todos los guardas hasta que lleguen a Golden Reef". The fact is, brazaletes are not provided. I guess this applys to club members only. It's misleading anyway. Half the the lights don't work. Lamps especially. The place needs some serious maintenance.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Misleading description

The condo is adequate. It is obvious that the owner doesn’t spend much time at the property—a lot of the lights don’t work, the sliding doors/screens are damaged, the kitchen utensils aren’t good. The balcony is lovely and the view is great. The air conditioning and kitchen appliances worked well. The pool is very nice and the landscaping is well maintained.The large development the condo is in is horrible. It’s a very bumpy congested 15 minute drive from the main road through many guarded checkpoints. You feel very trapped and isolated. I would not come here without a car. My husband tried to walk to the punta Leona reserve (inside the development) and got chiggers and felt unsafe with the narrow roads and lots of traffic. There is only one mini market and 2 restaurants within this huge development. There is a ton of traffic for the beach and the development was not designed well to cater to this extra non-resident traffic. On the weekend it was nuts. Playa Blanca is a beautiful beach and it is only a 5 minute walk from the condo BUT the return trip is very steep and not suitable for people who aren’t in good shape.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Roaches, window that didn’t close, billing issues

Unfortunately we do not recommend this condo. I hesitate to send a bad review because we normally don’t like to complain however we had multiple issues from billing being incorrect for months and top of the list was drain Roaches in the kitchen sink & also bathroom bugs. When we asked the host to address the roaches/bugs a woman showed up and handed us a can of raid; not the appropriate fix. No one ever came to work on the stuck open bathroom window (allowing bugs!). There was no follow up to see how things were going. Supplies are minimal (one garbage bag), and furniture is pretty beat up. Not as shown in photos. The host tried to compensate for billing issues but billed more per night than originally agreed to in original agreement. Overall a horrible experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great pool/view, condo needs some improvements

Pros: The pool was amazing! Definitely the highlight of our stay. The view from the patio was beautiful and a great place to relax. The bathrooms were really nicely updated. The beach was nice as well. Cons: The doorknobs and window locks need serious upgrades. The hallway bathroom window lock was broken and the window was open (with no screen). I found the screw on the window sill and screwed it back in place to have the lock work again. The patio sliding door knobs felt like they were about to fall off and didn't latch very well. We didn't realize this at first and ended up with some bugs that snuck inside because there was a small gap. The road/security checkpoint is right outside the two bedrooms so there was quite a bit of noise, especially around 6:30am. Added info: When we arrived all of the water was turned off. The security guard was able to turn it on for us. Not the best first impression. The road from the highway to the Punta Leona Club is a tight dirt road with lots of potholes. It's enough of a deterrent that you probably won't want to venture out each day or multiple times a day. There was a little super market, restaurant, and ice cream shop that has most of what you need, a 5 minute drive away on good roads. Based on previous reviews the host has made some improvements. There was dish soap, hand soap, towels, and beach towels available to use. We had to buy dishwasher detergent and laundry detergent, which the market had small single use quantities of.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Amazing beach and ocean views, bare bones condo.

This is my honest review and my personal opinion. The host is fantastic, answered all our questions, was flexible with our check out based on flight delays. Check in process is super easy. No complaints there. A couple of things that kind of bothered us though, this condo is very bare bones. What I mean is they don’t provide anything not even the basics. So in the kitchen there isn’t even coffee, salt, pepper, anything to cook with like olive oil or anything. There are pots and pans. There wasn’t even a dish towel to wipe off dishes with. No beach towels either. So If you are staying you have to go to the store and buy everything. The dishwasher was broken, no big deal, the jacuzzi tub looks like it had a hole in it that was repaired. They do provide a lot of soap in the showers though. As far as getting in, to get to the condo is a 4 mile drive off the main rd. It’s fine but every time you want to get somewhere you have to drive all the way out and back in. You don’t have access to the hotel amenities just the condo pool (which is nice) but the hotel restaurant is off limits. The one restaurant you can go to the food was not good at all. Next to that is a pops which serves Ice cream. That was good, and next to that is a convenience store which sells all the things. If you go to the main entrance and make a right the restaurant that is right there Ostra is fantastic. The beach is a short walk down a steep hill (good exercise) and is amazing. The sand is so soft and cool. Take a walk down towards the rocks and you will see crab and oysters and other wild life. Monkeys and scarlet macaws are beautiful. So that and the view from the condo make up for what it is lacking inside. Overall a good stay, would just suggest to the host to provide more of the basics even salt and pepper would be a good start. Do some updates to the condo itself and it would be a much more pleasant stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay!

Beautiful property in an absolutely stunning location. Finding the gated entrance was easy. Our host provided us with a code to show to the guard, and the guard gave us better directions to where we were going. From there it’s about a 15 minute drive in through oftentimes steep, narrow, and very winding cobblestone roads. The first time through was rather intimidating, especially since we arrived on a Saturday night and there was a ton of foot traffic of locals leaving the public Playa Mantas. Knowing a little Spanish helps as most of the guards spoke little or no English. The condo itself was lovely. Located on the 2nd floor. There are elevators if you’re not up for stairs. We brought my parents and our 2 young children and there was plenty of room and bathrooms for everyone. Views from the balcony were amazing! I was concerned that the balcony railing was high enough for my 1 year old to slide under, so had to watch him like a hawk while out there. Playa Blanca is a private beach controlled by the Punta Leona hotel. We were not allowed to enter using the main entrance. Rather, we had to travel about 200ft further down the road and use a secondary entrance. You can apparently purchase wristbands at the office to be able to use the hotel beach entrance/amenities. As far as we could tell, we were able to use the entire beach, but we stuck close to that entrance. The sand is soft white, and the waves were fun but gentle enough that I felt 100% safe with my 5 year old in with me. The water was very clear! We brought our own snorkeling gear and we had a blast discovering schools of colorful fish, and sea urchin on the undersea rocks. Much of our time was spent at the condo pool. Absolutely gorgeous with a slide and little cave. Views from here are also amazing. Usually empty, but anyone who did show up was very friendly. Jaco is close, and there is at least one restaurant, a small store, and ice cream shop on the gated grounds. I wouldn’t say walking distance, mostly because I wouldn’t feel safe walking on those blind curves with cars coming up. Renting a golf-cart is an option for $40-$60 a day (depends on who you get). We did use this option on beach days as we weren’t about to trek back up to super steep hill with beach gear and kids in tow. Overall an unforgettable experience! We will absolutely be back soon! Pura vida!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Muy buen lugar para quedarse en familia!

El apto muy limpio, impecable, las camas muy confortables, sábanas y toallas en buen estado al igual que la mayoría de los artículos. Por el lado de la cocina, todos los aparatos Electricos funcionan muy bien excepto el lavaplatos, recomendaría actualizar la cocina y refrigerador. El dueño del apto muy pendiente a mis mensajes !
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

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