BEST DEAL IN HEART OF TAMARINDO. Block from the beach, walk to everything!

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Wonderful

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 479.0 sq m

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Tamarindo, Guanacaste

Tamarindo Beach
‪5 min walk‬
Playa Langosta
‪12 min drive‬
Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course
‪32 min drive‬
Tamarindo (TNO)
‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Balcones del Pacifco #9 offers travelers the BEST location in Tamarindo with a short walk (1.5 blocks) to the beach and town center. Our second floor unit offers a tastefully decorated 2 bedroom, 2 full bath condominium which has 1 King (Casper Mattress) and 2 twin beds to accommodate 4 guests very comfortably. From the rooftop terrace you can see the gorgeous blue Pacific Ocean and our unit's balcony overlooks the beautifully landscaped private courtyard with large pool.

The spacious kitchen is open to the living and dining areas. The kitchen comes equipped with all the modern conveniences; granite countertops, stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, toaster, cookware, dishes and utensils. Stay in and cook or take advantage of the 40+ fantastic restaurants within walking distance that Tamarindo has to offer.

This condo offers wi-fi, cable tv, Bose speaker system, security safe, laundry, maid service, A/C in both bedrooms and living area. The complex also offers 24 hour security, off-street parking and unbelievable proximity to everything travelers will want to do in Tamarindo.

Both bedrooms are fully furnished with towels and linens for our guests. More than ample closet storage for the short term or long term guest. The condo is ideal for two couples or a family of four wanting to experience all that Costa Rica has to offer.

Playa Tamarindo is one of Costa Rica's more popular destinations because it offers something for everyone. It is family friendly with beautiful white sand beaches stretching for miles. Tamarindo is known for it's world class surfing, so whether you are a beginner or an expert you will find what you are looking for here. Also you can go deep sea fishing, scuba diving, zip lining, ATV tours, horseback riding on the beach, yoga, spa, golf, rainforests and wildlife excursions, casinos and the fantastic nightlife.

Property manager

Bret Rudisill

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Tamarindo

Located in Tamarindo, this condo is in the city centre. While the natural beauty of Tamarindo Beach and Conchal Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course. 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.

Tamarindo, Guanacaste

What's nearby

Tamarindo Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Playa Langosta - 12 min drive - 2.3 km
Casino Diria - 13 min drive - 8.5 km
Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 32 min drive - 16.9 km
Grande Beach - 42 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

Tamarindo (TNO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sharky's Sports Bar - ‬3 min walk
‪Venezia Gelati y Café - ‬4 min walk
‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
‪Nari - ‬4 min walk
‪Medusa Bar - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does BEST DEAL IN HEART OF TAMARINDO. Block from the beach, walk to everything! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is BEST DEAL IN HEART OF TAMARINDO. Block from the beach, walk to everything! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BEST DEAL IN HEART OF TAMARINDO. Block from the beach, walk to everything!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEST DEAL IN HEART OF TAMARINDO. Block from the beach, walk to everything!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BEST DEAL IN HEART OF TAMARINDO. Block from the beach, walk to everything! located?

Located in the heart of Tamarindo, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Tamarindo Beach and WAYRA Institute of Spanish. Playa Langosta and Tamarindo Church are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne & Mark A.

18 Apr 2025

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

Loved the location and accommodation!

Wonderful condo with great amenities. Everything you need to feel at home, including a fully equipped kitchen. The host even included basic spices for cooking and kitchen cleaning supplies. There’s a washer and dryer and it was nice to be able to wash our clothes before heading to our next destination. The beds and pillows were quite comfortable and the condo was very quiet even though many of the condos were occupied. The property is gated and there is a security guard on duty at night that monitors the property. The location is magnificent. We were within a stone’s throw of the market and bakery and enjoyed the 2 minute walk in the morning for delicious fresh baked bread and pastries. The hustle and bustle of Tamarindo town is less than a 5 minute walk away, but the condo is far enough away to still find peace and quiet. I did enjoy sitting on the balcony at night and listening to the sound of the music from downtown softly waifing through the trees, accompanied by the occasional roar of howler monkeys in a tree around the corner. The host was very responsive and gave us some great tips on where to dine. The people we met who either worked there or were visiting were friendly and welcoming. All in all, I recommend this lovely condo with a great view of the community pool below.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

6 Apr 2025

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

Greetings from Minnesota!

Our stay in Tamarindo was great! Located right off the beaten path- perfect walking distance to the beach. Our host Brent went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience. 100/10.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty C.

16 Mar 2025

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

Excellent quality condo in tamagringo

Lovely condo with all amenities and pool. Parking is very limited, but exists and is safe.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

9 Mar 2025

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

Amazing location!

My husband and I love this place! Close to everything and the staff is wonderful. The pool is always clean and the room was stocked with everything you need to feel at home. We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

27 Feb 2025

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

Disliked: Communication

Tamarindo vacation

Had a great time Condo was in great location in town had plenty of supply’s and very clean.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

5 Aug 2024

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

Great place! Great location!

I would highly recommend this property for a trip to Tamarindo. The unit is fully remodeled and is in very nice condition. The location is perfect for Tamarindo. It is super close to everything. You do not need a car if you stay here. Even doing some activities outside of town, the property manager set up ziplining and an ATV tour with a shuttle ride to the site. It is a 3-5 minute walk to the beach depending on how fast you walk. You can hardly be any closer to the beach even if you stay in the Diria. It is an easy walk to most restaurants and shops. The small grocery store is about 200 feet away which was nice to pick up food and drink for in the house. The air conditioning worked great. The pool is newly remodeled and very nice. We were able to park off the street and there is a security guard watching the property right there. They are almost done paving the street in front of the condo complex which is very nice. We would/will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lindsay H.

8 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Excellent location & great unit, suitable for short term stays

Balcones is in an excellent location that has great access to restaurants, bars, grocery stores, shops and the beach. We love the sense of community here and have met may people that have become life long friends - we have stayed in 3 different units and this was our second long term stay of 49+ days. Unfortunately as Balcones gains popularity, the prices are getting unrealistic and are very inconsistent even though some have been renovated. We tried to negotiate a 60 day stay in 2025, but were unsuccessful as we weren't prepared to pay the 72% increase. We highly recommend Balcones, but be aware if you're looking for a long term rental, do your homework as rates vary significantly between owners even in the high season.

Stayed 35 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam T.

22 Feb 2024

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

Great getaway

Lovely condo, Freshly updated. Well supplied in kitchen and linens. Close to tamarindo beach with large selection of places to eat. Would definitely visit again

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn R.

16 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Advertises on VRBO.ca but then when you pay… exchanges your money into US dollars.

We were charged $1400.00 more than the stated price and have not had this matter resolved even after numerous exchanges with the owner and VRBO!!! The property had some issues that the Property Manager resolved right away but this property is not worth over $5,000. Canadian. We need a resolution from VRBO… We have been waiting several months and no refund to us has been issued. We have never had this happen before as we book on VRBO.ca and have ALWAYS paid in Canadian Dollars.

Stayed 22 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jodi S.

29 Mar 2023

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

Affordable family stay in Tamarindo

We enjoyed our stay at Balcones del Pacifico. The pictures are likely from before the owner started doing some changes to the condo as there is updated furniture and it could use some TLC (missing tiles, bathrooms need a bit of an update). There was great hot water and AC worked well although was quite loud in the second bedroom. The property manager was going to send someone out after our stay to check on it. She was responsive and also had a wasp nest removed quickly. The condo is in a convenient location to get to the beach and all of the amenities in Tamarindo. There is a supermarket very close by. The lot next to the building is vacant and has some activity going on, but there is a security guard that sits in the parking lot by the cars at night. For the price, we would stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara M.

9 Mar 2023

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

Minnesota visitors

Great place to stay! Felt safe and secure. Five minute walk to the beach, shops, and restaurants. Close to activities. The condo and grounds are very nice. Fully stocked kitchen, plenty of linens. Pool was great. Would stay again.

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

26 Feb 2023

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

Clean and Comfortable

Clean and comfortable accommodations. Well located within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants and beach. Reasonable rate.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rivers C.

26 Feb 2023

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

Great place for families with young children

We loved this place! Sleep well with AC, then head down the hill (5 mins) to the beach until it gets too hot. Then head back to this sanctuary to swim in the pool and take a siesta. Then catch that perfect sunset every night. Rinse and repeat…

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Brad B.

25 Feb 2023

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

Great location

Great location, easy walk to everything yet still far enough away so that it wasn't loud at night from the nightlife. Clean and well equiped. I liked the layout. Lots of storage, towels and blankets. My only negative is the bathrooms could use some tlc. The toilet seat was missing a bolt making every time we sat down a new adventure. It took 4 days to be repaired. The bathrooms are either water stained or haven't been deep cleaned in a while. Overall I would recommend

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

3 Feb 2023

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

First trip to Costa Rica

This VRBO was exactly what was stated online. It is the perfect place . So conveniently located to beach and for setting up tours. Not located right on the busy streets so quiet in the evening. Everything was in the VRBO . Plenty of towels, beach towels, hair dryer,kitchen was set up with every needed to cook meals. Super Markets nearby. There was no problem using US Dollars everywhere. Very nice beaches.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ira F.

23 Dec 2022

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

Great Location… Close to Everything!

This is one of my favorite properties in Tamarindo. It is in the middle of everything and has access to everything Tamarindo has to offer. You are only a few steps from restaurants and bars, the supermarket, or the beach. In addition to having a great location, it has a great pool for those lazy days.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Jessie H.

10 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Stay

Location is good, refrigerator needs care or better yet a new one, it leaks. Master bedroom bed also needs improvement, better yet , change. Main negative issue is parking, Listing gives the impresión cars will be parked securely, actually you have to park in the parkway outside and car is watched by a guard outside. Not ideal , will not go back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniela C.

28 Apr 2022

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

Great place

The place was great. The pictures do it no justice. It loons much better in person. Very spacious, comfortable beds and lots of towels, bedding and even an air mattress available. The decor was nice and the owner has a binder with lots of helpful info on different places to eat and do activities. The internet worked great and fast. The ac worked great as well in the entire place.The location was perfect. It was close to everything. Literally, less than a 5 minute walk to restaurants and stores. At night it was very quiet. Even though it has no elevator, it was not bad going to the 2nd floor. The only two flaws I found were that the lights in the house were not as bright and that the apartmentwas not ready when we arrived for check in. Other than that, I would highly recommend staying there. I would definitely book the place again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

26 Apr 2022

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Regular experiencia esta vez

Buenas! Piscina sucia muchas veces, atención de María (manager local) mala y descortés, lugar muy bien ubicado, en general bien

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

26 Mar 2022

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

A wonderful spot to stay in Tamarindo!

We enjoyed our 4 night stay in this spacious, clean, well appointed apartment. We were comfortable and appreciated the close proximity to the beach, the refreshing pool, and the security (although we felt safe and secure the entire time in Costa Rica). What a wonderful country with so much to offer. There is a market on Saturday just a couple minutes walk away and a super mercado just is also a very short walk away. We had no problem parking our car there, but really didn't need a car since everything is within walking distance. Enjoy your visit!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Shayna

28 Feb 2022

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

Amazing location. Walk to everything in town.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

19 Feb 2022

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

Comfortable stay.

Comfortable and convenient.

Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elyse

10 Jan 2022

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

Loved this condo! Great location. Walk to everything! Beds very comfortable. Plenty of towels.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

David Z.

23 Dec 2021

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

Stay in Costa Rica

Good location, nice place! We would stay here again!

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Margot P.

23 Apr 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location!

Everything was within easy walking distance. The pool was wonderful, morning, noon and evening. It had everything we needed.

Stayed 24 nights in Mar 2020

About the host

Hosted by Bret Rudisill

I live and work here in Virginia and purchased this property this year in partnership with my father because our families love to travel to Costa Rica.

Why they chose this property

Our unit offers travelers an unbelievable value and location for those who want to experience Playa Tamarindo. For those who want to see the rest of the Guanacaste region everything is just a short drive away.

What makes this property unique

We choose this condo because of it's prime location and amenities. The courtyard setting with private pool and everything within walking distance so don't need to have a car when you use our property.

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