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

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RELAX ON THE BEACH OR GO FOR A SURF / SWIM

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2 bedroomsSleeps 5111.5 sq m

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Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Breakfast available
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Playa Grande, Guanacasta

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Living Area

2 Double Futons

Dual lavatory bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

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

Premier Host

Languages

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

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Pool

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Outdoor space

Breakfast available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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

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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 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Playa Grande

Located near the beach, this villa is in Palm Beach Estates, a neighbourhood in Cabo Velas. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Conchal Beach and Tamarindo 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.

Playa Grande, Guanacasta

What's nearby

Grande Beach - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
Las Baulas National Marine Park - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
Tamarindo Church - 30 min drive - 16.0 km
Tamarindo Beach - 35 min drive - 18.9 km
Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 50 min drive - 27.2 km

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac located?

Located in Palm Beach Estates, this villa is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Grande Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Las Baulas National Marine Park and Ventanas Beach. Conchal Beach and Playa Zapotillal are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Rhona H.

30 Mar 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Veronica U.

25 Feb 2025

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

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.

23 Feb 2025

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

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.

13 May 2024

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

Great Getaway

Casa Mambo was a great place to get away.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey V.

20 Dec 2023

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

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

8/10 Good

Janet S., Carlsbad, California

12 Feb 2023

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

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

8/10 Good

Niki J.

21 Mar 2025

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

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

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

11 May 2013

Great Place!

What a great place! This casa was just what we, three retired educators, needed to have fun, relax,and tour CR. From the fully equipped kitchen to the relaxing patio, we found this house to have everything we needed for our week stay. We enjoyed the closeness to Tamarinwodo for shopping and the ability to return to the quiet way of life that Casa Mambo provided. If we return to the country, we will certainly stay here again!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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17 Jan 2011

Wonderful Vacation Get-Away!

What a wonderful vacation get-away! There was 4 of us, 2 couples, and we had more than enough room and we just loved our stay. In addition to all the wonderful amenities nearby, such as the swimming pool, awesome restaurants, and beach!, we just loved the peace and tranquility of this unique and homey bundgalow in the forest. We saw lots of wildlife and the local residents were so hospitable. We definitely will return. Thanks for the great vacation!

10/10 Excellent

Veronica U.

4 Jan 2023

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

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

Verified traveller

15 Feb 2023

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

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

Marie-Christine C.

15 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Casitas near an amazing beach/national park

The beach is easy to find and at 7 min walk. We went further on the beach with a 4 minutes drives. The beach is amazing. Natural, almost no one! The casitas si safe ans is child proof. We loved the pool while the little one was doing her nap. The AC in the room work well and the beds are big and confy. The communication with the manager could be quicker, but the aswer were helpfull. We used a pin that they gave us and waze and we found our way to the house without problem. I Recommand

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tehren W.

9 Jan 2011

Can't wait to return!!!

We took our children, ages 8 & 11, and created memories of a lifetime. The villa is beautiful and in the PERFECT location. We walked to the beach every day for surfing & boogie boarding, took a sailing trip to a private beach, went ziplining, walked to restaurants, cooked a few of our own meals and took in the sights and sounds of Costa Rica. Monkeys and iguanas were everywhere! The shelling is fantastic. There were literally thousands of live sand dollars on the beach. We love the teakwood cabinets throughout the villa. They're beautiful! Thank you for your attention to detail and for introducing us to a beautiful country, and a truly awesome place to stay. We will definitely be booking another trip soon!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

sunny

15 June 2012

Time to lay back and relax

We had grand plans of taking day trips outside of Playa Grande but once we got to Casa Mambo we didn't want to leave. Partly because it is much harder to get around then we expected but more so because after only a few hours we knew there was no need to go anywhere. We loved meeting the other families staying in the nearby homes and since we all had children the pool became a social gathering and made sone great new friends from all over the world. Alyssa is available to help plan anything you may need or answer any questions. There is a great little grocery store just a few steps away along with two restaurants. More restaurants are only a short drive away. Rip Jack Inn has outdoor yoga. That became a daily must for me and if you want you can walk there from the beach about a 20 minute walk. They also have a delicious all day menu. I wish I was back there now.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S., Houston

14 May 2013

Timid Travelers Delighted

Wow! Casa Mambo was absolutely perfect for us! We 3 ladies from Texas thoroughly enjoyed our week-long stay. The property is very clean and well maintained and is within a gated community. We never felt uncomfortable about walking anywhere. The casa is absolutely beautiful and the amenities were wonderful! Everything we needed was close at hand. We spent each morning on the lovely covered patio drinking our coffee and watching the iguanas take their morning stroll. The beautiful beach is an easy walk as are great places to eat and enjoy the scenery and/or your favorite tropical drink. Bulla Bulla, a local restaurant and bar was quite lively every evening and there are few other smaller eating establishments also available. There is also a water taxi within walking distance and for a small fee will take you across the river to the small town for shopping. The property manager was also a great help to us in finding the right tours for us and for making arrangements for transportation to and from the airport Thanks, Hank, for sharing your beautiful casa with us!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tehren W.

30 June 2012

Home away from home!!!

Wow. What a great place. We were thinking of going to Mexico, but after hearing of the travel warnings, we looked into Costa Rica, since many of our friends have been lately and loved it. We were looking for a place to totally relax, away from the hustle and bustle and we found it! From the minute we arrived, we were in true vacation mode. The house is great (very clean and lots of natural light) and had everything we needed. We felt like we were at home. Each morning we ate at the market near your place on our way to the beach (which is a really short walk), rented surfboards/boogie boards from Jerry (so nice!) and then to the beach. The beach, shells and waves were fantastic. We saw lots of monkeys, iguanas and some really cool birds. The kids loved hanging out at the swimming pool in the evening (which was literally a few steps from the patio), and walking to Hotel Bula Bula for some of the tasty (and STRONG) Waltinis. Everyone is so nice around there and made us feel so welcome. Love all of the teak wood throughout the house. You guys did a great job on the place. We can't wait to visit again. Thank you so much for making the rental process so easy too!!! We highly recommend to others!

10/10 Excellent

Camilo

24 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

21 July 2022

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

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.

4 July 2022

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

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.

31 May 2022

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

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

7 Mar 2022

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

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.

28 Jan 2022

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

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

30 Aug 2021

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

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.

19 July 2021

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

Superbe!

Great location and beautifull villa!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

20 Feb 2021

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Hank Townsend

My Dad and me. I have been going to Costa Rica at least once a year since 1987 and continue to have a great love for this country and its people! Always look forward to my next trip to Playa Grande. My parents also love Playa Grande and stay at the house for a full month each year with many friends and family joining them periodically. We all cant wait to come back each year. Hope you get to come enjoy it too.

Why they chose this property

Most pristine beach in all of Costa Rica in my opinion. Very laid back community which you will feel apart of very quickly. I hope you get to experience Casa Mambo.

What makes this property unique

'feels like my own little Costa Rica home' as stated by one of our many regularly returning guests.

Languages:

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

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