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Charming 2BR - 2BA Condo, Steps to the Beach

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Outdoor pool
Beach nearby
Aerial view
TV, offices
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 611 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming 2BR - 2BA Condo, Steps to the Beach

Summary:
Welcome to Casa Porta Vita, conveniently located near the renowned Tamarindo Diria Hotel. Guests can enjoy access to a large resort-style lagoon pool with a swim-up bar, all within walking distance to the beach and the vibrant offerings of Tamarindo! Please note that while the condo is located on the ground floor, access to the pool area requires taking a staircase.

The Space:
This fully renovated condo features a fully equipped kitchen with a waterfall island and a four-seat breakfast bar. The open-concept design connects to a living area with a comfy couch and a large-screen TV. A wall of glass doors opens to a lovely veranda with a six-seat dining table and BBQ grill, while an adjacent veranda offers a spacious outdoor sectional couch, perfect for gathering with family and friends.

The primary bedroom is equipped with a king-size bed, has direct access to the veranda and offers stunning views. The second bedroom features a queen-size bunk bed, with a single bed above and a trundle bed below, and also includes a private en-suite bathroom.

Best location in Tamarindo! You have a great variety of restaurants, cafes, bars, and retail shops at your doorstep. And the beach is just steps away!

Luxury linens and bedding, towels, soaps, and air conditioning are provided, offering all the essentials for a comfortable stay.

Bedroom 1 - 1 king bed
Bedroom 2 - 1 queen bed, 2 single beds with en-suite bathroom

Featured amenities include:

• Air Conditioning in Every Room
• Cable TV and Flat-Screen TV’s
• 100 MB Wi-Fi Speed
• Fully Equipped Kitchen
• Towels and Linens
• Fully laundry facilities
• Shampoo, Soaps, and Toiletries
• Dining area & Private BBQ at covered patio
• Beach furniture, Boogie boards, sun lounges, beach chairs

KRAIN offers complimentary concierge services throughout your stay, and can help your party arrange itineraries for:

• Excursions, including catamaran tours, private sailing charters, ziplining, horseback riding, and more
• Transportation (rental cars, private drivers, shuttles)
• Dining reservations
• Bookings for in-home massages
• Private chef services
• Airport transfer

Our local pros are available 24/7 to address your needs. We look forward to working with your family to build a dream vacation!

Please note that while the property is located within Diria Boulevard, it is not affiliated with the Diria Hotel. However, you can enjoy exclusive amenities and access that are reserved solely for the residents of your building. Take advantage of the resort-style swimming pool, complete with a swim-up bar, offering a truly relaxing experience!

Guest Access:
Whether you prefer a personal greeting or a self-check-in, we've got you covered. Our goal is to make your stay as comfortable and stress-free as possible, so choose whichever option suits you best. Even if you choose self-check-in, we are still a call or text away to help you with anything you may need. Your satisfaction is our top priority.

The Neighborhood:
Tamarindo is an exceptional destination for families and friends seeking an unforgettable getaway. Renowned for its stunning beaches, the area offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Visitors can indulge in a variety of excellent restaurants, each showcasing delicious local and international cuisine. The charming boutique shops provide a unique shopping experience, featuring handcrafted goods and souvenirs. Additionally, Tamarindo boasts a wide range of activities, from water sports and nature excursions to vibrant nightlife, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're looking to unwind on the beach or explore the local culture, Tamarindo truly has it all.
15 minutes to Tamarindo Commuter Airport (TNO)
1.5 hours to Liberia International Airport (LIR)

Other Things to Note:
The property has one designated parking space and one visitor parking space.

Property manager

Krain Vacation Rental Team

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Casino nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 120 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Tamarindo, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Tamarindo Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • WAYRA Institute of Spanish - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Casino Diria - 13 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 29 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Grande Beach - 30 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Brisa Mar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sharky's Sports Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Venezia Gelati y Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Patagonia Argentinian Grill & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nari - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming 2BR - 2BA Condo, Steps to the Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Charming 2BR - 2BA Condo, Steps to the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming 2BR - 2BA Condo, Steps to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 2BR - 2BA Condo, Steps to the Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming 2BR - 2BA Condo, Steps to the Beach located?

Situated near the beach, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Tamarindo Beach and WAYRA Institute of Spanish. Playa Langosta and Tamarindo Church are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Charming 2BR - 2BA Condo, Steps to the Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 20 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10

Great property! Great location. Best stocked kitchen in Tamarindo. Very comfy couch too for sleeping.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

8/10

Paul and unit were good. Location in Tamarindo is fabulous. Access to hotel is a real plus for the bar and beach. Good security and friendly people. This particular unit has to be accessed from the back which meant a walk across a gravel parking lot and some dark places. Not great at night time, but we managed. Some noisy neighbors, but no real way to resolve since there is nobody on site. Had a problem with one of the doors in the maintenance. Was there within an hour, which was good. Second bedroom is small but great for two kids.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

Condo was updated, clean and location was perfect. Great pool, steps to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10

This property was absolutely amazing. Location cannot be any better in Tamarindo. The pool area was spectacular with easy access to beach. Watching the sunsets from our outdoor living space was so peaceful. Highly recommend. We will definitely repeat in the near future.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved staying here! Two adults with two children 7 and 9, and this was the perfect place for us. The property management company was wonderful to work with from the beginning. We appreciated using their airport transfer, it made it very smooth. The house is immaculate. We were not sure how much we would like Tamarindo having young children, and we loved it!!! Walking to everything, so many options. The beach and pool we used every day. Only thing wrong is that we wish we stayed longer! Already planning a return visit and we would stay here again without a doubt.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

2/10

1. Check in process: a disaster! They never emailed us or text us instructions regarding how to access the apartment. No answer through VRBO chat and the phone number listed in the add was disconnected. On arrival day VRBO was able to reach out a manager who send us the instructions after waiting for hours and even walking to the Krain office ( of course it was closed) and not finding help. We ended up staying at a hotel that night: everybody was moody and cranky after waiting in a crowded car for hours in a T storm. 2. Smell: we were never really able to figure out where it was coming from but the sewer aroma was hard to stand. 3. No water: last day the water was off. Krain “emergency” line didn’t even bother to respond to help us to figure out what was happening. We found help on our own 4. Everything looks pretty but half of the things don’t actually work. 5. Beach chairs are old and smelly. Boards are just for the picture 6. Yes location was great but so many other things were wrong that it would had been easier to walk or rent a golf cart to move around.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10

The condo was not easy to find. We found the gated entrance and did as instructed, telling the guard the unit we were staying in. He could not direct us where to go and there was no one to ask. I messaged the owner and heard back about a number to call but at that point we had been given the run around by the guard (nice guy) but the site is under construction without any directional signs of buildings or units. The bigger problem though was on the second day the smell of sewer gas coming from the second bathroom was overwhelming! We kept the door closed and opened the window but it still crept through the entire condo! Leaving the doors to the patio just meant it wafted through the house. I messaged the owner and he sent people to clean but that wasn't the problem- it was sewage gas. The smell never left and he sent people to clean again but it didn't matter- we never used the second bathroom and my kids slept with shirts covering their noses because the smell was so awful! It ruined our stay. The ice maker also didn't work and 2 out of 3 boogy boards were snapped in half (third had the bottom falling off but kind of worked) and only 1 of 4 key cards worked.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property was great, very updated and nice. Only downside was the property management - they were very slow to respond and address concerns. You shouldn't have to wait around for hours on your vacation because they are late for promised service.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
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6/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were not in the same building as the rest of the family and it was quite a hike up a hill. Hard to access if you have trouble walking. Also, while the unit looks great on line, some of it was a little worn. The master bedroom did not have private access to the bathroom, but the other bedroom did. The kitchen was nice and patio great, but access to the pool was very difficult, with a lot of very steep stairs. Overall the property is lovely, but difficult to navigate.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo was perfect for us. We loved everything about it.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
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6/10

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Ground floor condo good for family. Nice pool but be careful if its storming and you're at the pool. A lightening strike caused me to jam my foot caused by a huge shock in the pool. You can't flush any toilet paper in the toilets either. Parking was sometimes hard to find and had to park down a hill and walk up to the condo. Good A/C !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent stay in an apartment with all the comforts
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved everything about Porta Vita. The condo was clean and well-stocked. It has everything you need for a perfect vacation, towels, beach chairs, comfortable beds, and fantastic kitchen amenities.Porta Vita is close to everything, with beautiful restaurants practically right outside the door! The beach access is right across the street, which is very convenient! Tony was our "Host," and he was terrific! Make sure to ask for his help with some excellent excursions!
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Clean, gorgeous, exactly as described. The only thing we could have used was a few more beach towels.
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8/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall we had a great experience. The place was very clean and Krain staff very helpful. Kitchen was not very well stocked (very few glasses) and only three beach towels were provided.Pool was super.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very well appointed clean condo and the pool and common areas are very well kept and also very clean. The condo is in a great location and walking distance to all the restaurant's and the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

Wow. This gorgeous newly renovated property was just perfect for our family vacation. State-of-the-art kitchen, super comfortable beds and linens, use of boogie boards and beach chairs and umbrella, amazing private patio and yard overlooking the grand resort pool. Not only do you have access to this incredible facility which has private cabanas that you can use for free, yoga studio in the kids center and swim up bar, it is literally a three minute walk across the street to the Diria Hotel and Resort that you also have access to. This not only means that you can use their pool and dine at their beach front restaurant, but it also means that you can set up on lounge chairs provided on the beach under the palm trees and overlook the ocean. This is all included with your condo rental and they provide bracelets for you to wear so you can access BOTH properties. Tony was our property contact and was so communicative and helpful with any questions we had. We loved this vacation spot and will definitely come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

We had an amazing week staying at this property. Perfectly located within the resort and so close to everything Tamarindo has to offer. Could have used a little more clarity as to where to get dropped off during check-in but overall this property and the owners are first class. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10

This place was a ten. Wow. The deck and lawn area were the real deal. I could have sat outside all week. You can’t tell from the photos but you can definitely see the pacific from the patio. The inside is beautiful. The beds and pillows were super comfortable. The resort grounds were awesome. There is a ton of beach chairs, coolers, towels, toys, etc. Great restaurants and the ocean were steps away. I couldn’t recommend this place enough. One bit of advice—read the directions from the property manager carefully. I didn’t and we ended up walking our luggage up the hill from the hotel. I saw other luggage tracks in the gravel road so it’s clear we weren’t the first, lol. It’s a pretty sweaty way to start vacation. Make sure you driver takes you inside the condo gates and up the hill so your trip starts off the right way!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022