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

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Smart TV, books, stereo
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 5111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Playa Grande, Guanacasta
  • Place, Grande Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Tamarindo Beach
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Langosta
    ‪61 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tamarindo (TNO)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the area

Playa Grande

At this villa you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Grande Beach and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Las Baulas National Marine Park. .Villa features a private pool, a patio and a sofa bed. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. Limited housekeeping is available.
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What's nearby

  • Grande Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Conchal Beach - 34 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Tamarindo Beach - 51 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Flamingo Beach - 53 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Playa Langosta - 61 min drive - 26.1 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Tamaonda - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Medusa Bar - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Rural - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Kitchen

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

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Golf
  • 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
  • Snorkelling 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

NO SMOKING in Casa Mambo. Entire damage deposit will be forfeited if smoking of any kind occurs at the villa.
Relax and enjoy.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking on porch O.K. but not in house.

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
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 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 deadlock
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. On-site 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 all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac?

Yep, Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac is a short 7-minute walk from Grande Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find motor boats.

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

Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac has a pool and a communal pool.

What luxury perks are available at Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac?

This property features an outdoor pool, as well as a private pool and a living room.

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

No, but there is a private pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac?

No, Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 96 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shawna was excellent, the house itself was really quite well stocked. The beds are a bit hard and linens could use a refresh. Our only real complaint was the lack of comfortable outdoor furniture to relax in during the day.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jodine D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The pool was amazing! So lovely in the shade after a day of sun. The house was perfect for our family and we were so happy that we chose to stay in Playa Grande over the overly touristic Tamarindo!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

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 traveller

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