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Infinity Pool
Air view
Pool area
Pool and main house
Pool dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedroomsSleeps 8278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cliff House with Private Infinity Pool. 3 Minute Walk to the Beach.

Casa “Mas Mañanas” is a private home built on a cliff overlooking the beautiful Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. It is located inside the Tango Mar resort community with access to some of the amenities of the resort: a boutique hotel with great restaurant and bar, spa services, horseback riding on the beach etc.

Tango Mar is a resort, but the location of Casa Mas Mañanas is so private that you feel you are in the middle of the jungle. With no neighbors visible on either side, you simply hear the waves of the Pacific crashing on the beach in front of you.

Numerous bird species, howler and white faced monkeys, and a jungle creek that runs along the back of the house enhance the serene and tropical feel. Additionally, a short jungle trail takes you down to the beach and the hotel in less than three minutes!

Mas Mañanas is a traditional tico wood beach house, with an open kitchen and living area and two fully enclosed air conditioned master suites with king beds and en suite bathrooms. It has two more air conditioned bedrooms and a bathroom in the guesthouse casita, sleeping up to 8 people. Plenty of ceiling fans help circulate the air along the deck and in the bedrooms, and enhance the cooling effect of the Ocean breezes. Every feature of this house was designed to give its guests the true tropical Costa Rica experience. But in case you miss it, wireless internet is also available!

The house has its own private and amazing natural stone infinity pool boasting unobstructed views of the Pacific, and the surrounding expansive deck and rancho is the best place to have a barbecue at night under the stars.

Enjoy what the Southern Nicoya peninsula has to offer: great surf in Sta Teresa and Mal Pais, shopping, great restaurants and a bohemian atmosphere in Montezuma, natural parks in Curu, Isla Tortuga and Cabo Blanco, fishing, zip-lines, or just relax in your hammock with a glass of wine and the sound of the waves in your own private tropical paradise!


Keywords: Tropical, infinity pool, ocean and beach views, 3 minute walk to the beach, Tambor beach, Tango Mar beach, Montezuma beach

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pool has no fences and unprotected cliff. Own risk
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
In open patio only, not inside the bedrooms

Important information

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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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cóbano

Located in Cóbano, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Santa Teresa Beach and Romelia Wildlife Refuge can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Los Delfines Golf & Country Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Puntarenas, Puntarenas Province

What's nearby

  • Romelia Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Los Delfines Golf & Country Club - 21 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Montezuma Beach - 30 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Santa Teresa Beach - 49 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Hermosa Beach - 56 min drive - 30.4 km

Getting around

  • Tambor (TMU) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Cocobolo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Palenque Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Tucan - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sabor de Mar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Bar Gitanos - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cliff House with Private Infinity Pool. 3 Minute Walk to the Beach. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Cliff House with Private Infinity Pool. 3 Minute Walk to the Beach.?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cliff House with Private Infinity Pool. 3 Minute Walk to the Beach. on 29 Apr 2026 start from AU$762, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Cliff House with Private Infinity Pool. 3 Minute Walk to the Beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cliff House with Private Infinity Pool. 3 Minute Walk to the Beach.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cliff House with Private Infinity Pool. 3 Minute Walk to the Beach.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cliff House with Private Infinity Pool. 3 Minute Walk to the Beach.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cliff House with Private Infinity Pool. 3 Minute Walk to the Beach. located?

This Cóbano holiday home is on the beach, steps from Romelia Wildlife Refuge and within 9 mi (15 km) of Montezuma Beach and Los Delfines Golf & Country Club. Parque Nacional Curu and Montezuma Falls are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Amazing and beautiful

We loved it and will be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Best views and jungle hideaway you can find

Was a great stay which we did not want to leave! Cori the property manager and her staff were absolutely amazing. Enrique the professional driver was the best man that could have drove us around. We can not wait to book this place again!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

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

Amazing Beautiful Stunning Property

This property was absolutely beautiful! Looked just as it did in all the pictures. We traveled from Florida a family of 5, two 10 year olds and one 7. Cori the property manager was so helpful with setting up all our activities, everyone showed up and picked us up to take us to our tours as promised. We enjoyed brunch at the resort next to the property every morning. Even woke up to monkeys in the back yard and the macaws flying around were so neat. Several of our friends have asked for the info of the property. We will definitely be back. Pura Vida!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C.

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

Private paradise

We were a group of 5 women there on a girls getaway. We LOVED this house! It was safe, clean, and Cori the Property Manager is amazing!! She was so helpful with everything from helping to coordinate excursions to making sure we had everything we needed at the house. She was the reason our trip was perfect! The house is located on a hillside with amazing views! The sunsets are incredible. The pictures don’t do it justice. With this house, you get the privacy of your own space and pool, but the perks of being at a resort. A restaurant is only a quick walk away. I would 100% recommend this house to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Molly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a beautiful time at Casa Mas Mananas! 6 adults (We 2 middle aged parents, 2 young adult sons, and 2 of their friends). Beach and pool were the highlights - thank goodness for outdoor shower! Boys enjoyed the hammock in the main house. We enjoyed the privacy A/C in the bedrooms. Everything else is outdoors - morning visits by scarlet macaws and evening chirps from the geckos were endearing. As a previous review states: this place may not be for you if 'glamping' is not your vibe. Beetles and moths fly right into outdoor kitchen as you prepare evening meals. Secure all food each night in provided locked cabinets or else the visiting raccoon may make him/herself a snack. We found all of it enchanting - the wildlife, the view, the cool off spots. The property manager, Cori, is super helpful and cleaning staff come daily. Wonderful! Note that it takes a good 3.5 hours from airport outside Liberia. Site is remote but grocery store is only 20 minutes away. We visited Montezuma Waterfalls, rented ATVs, enjoyed massage onsite via Tango Mar hotel. Boys visited bar and restaurant there. We had pizza delivered from Tambor for an easy meal our last night - very convenient. We did not take advantage of tour packages or snorkeling at Isla Tortuga. Next time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jonathan G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular and Gorgeous location

This property is all that it advertises in terms of location and the spectacular views. The cleaning staff (Marisol) did her job and was helpful. There were many down sides: The stove needs replacing as the burners are erratic and the oven never worked even after our reports for service. Lizards roam the ceiling in the kitchen and leave loads of turds that make morning meals an ordeal. Please get a refrigerator with an ice maker. Don't lock up the laundry. Do a thorough cleaning every month, at least. We were told to reset the breaker to get the oven to work. Instead, I simply pulled the stove forward. It revealed the small dump that existed with place mats, silver wear and mounds of lizard turds. On our final night, there was a rain storm and two of the bedrooms leaked leaving water in our rooms. And yes, please repair the windows or use blinds. It is not easy to sleep with light filtering into your bedroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

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

Amazing Place

This is a remarkably beautiful, well designed property and accommodated our family well - we had an incredible vacation here and recommend it highly. The care taken to accommodate our stay and shape plans, it’s proximity to Santa Teresa and Montezuma, and the care of the property in general makes it a wise and economical choice. This was our first stay in Costa Rica - we can’t wait to return and would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacie G.

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

Amazing Views

The property is beautiful! The view of the pacific ocean was amazing and the constant sounds of the waves was everything! We enjoyed the pool and all the sounds of nature... the howler monkeys have a very distinct sound. We saw beautiful birds, an iguana and got a visit from a raccoon every night, in search for food. We had dinner prepared twice by chef, Marisol which was amazing! Cori, Marisol, Javier, Enrique, Louis (I'm missing a few names) were some wonderful people that made our trip a memorable one! Now, the only downside was the geckos!!! There's entirely too many lizards! As others have stated the bedrooms and bathrooms aren't sealed so sleeping with the lizards was the hardest thing I've ever done in my life! It was four ladies with four bedrooms but we bunked together and only used two bedrooms because we were terrified of the lizards!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia C.

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

Nothing short of perfect

This property and the people involved in running it are fantastic! The house is exactly as represented in the photos and the prior reviews paint an accurate picture of what to expect of your stay. We were a group of 5, but 8 or 9 could easily be accommodated. The house is a decent way out of town, so there's great opportunities for star gazing and wildlife sightings (we had parrots, monkeys, and more visit). Despite the fact that it rained every night we never had an issue with mosquitos or other bugs. Cori, the property manager, is super attentive and accommodating. She also gives great recommendations (ask her about a chef!). Staff comes out to tidy up the home and pool every other day, which was a lovely service I don't typically see in house rentals. The proximity of Tango Mar resort is super convenient (3 minute walk, but maybe steep for smaller or older folks) and the hotel staff is also very welcoming and willing to help schedule services and tours. This place already gets 5 stars from us, but a few extra things would absolutely top it off: additional pool floats, one or two more lounge chairs by the pool, and a few yoga mats tucked away since the deck is the perfect spot for morning flow.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

iryna m.

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

Fantastic vacation

This place is a paradise on earth! From the moment you walk in to the property you feel the relaxation and divine beauty! Javier , the manager, was extremely helpful with everything we needed, he helped us to organize our tours and guided us into the right directions we needed to go for food and helped us with whatever we needed. We cooked most of the time because we didn’t want to leave the house. The pool was so warm we stayed in it even when it rained. We came in the rain season, in August, definitely recommend! Everything was green and blooming. I woke up at 5.30 am every morning because I didn’t want to miss a thing! Our tour guy Roberto became our family for a week, he was a wonderful young spirit that showed us around! We did boat tour, zip line, and horse riding, we had sooooo much fun! The wild life is amazing! It is right outside on a porch, the sound of the ocean, birds and monkeys, we miss it already! I can’t wait to go back and I want everyone I know to go here, you will not regret! This place is Definitely is better in life than on pictures!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

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

Espectacular!

Far more beautiful than the photos portrayed!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simone B.

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

A perfect end to our month long trip

Everything was wonderful. We had one issue with a gardener showing up too early and javier was extremely quick and helpful in his response. The pool with sounds of the waves crashing below are truly extraordinary. For a family with small kids the layout is not ideal because the bedrooms open to outside so we had to lock our boys in at night and then fumble for keys in the middle of the night for nightmares and bed wetting. But my husband and I would love to come back without them! I’ll never forget the sound of the waves so close, just magical ♥️
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Radek M.

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

Open house concept overlooking beach - PARADISE!

This was a second house we rented during our 3 week CR vacation. We loved the view, proximity to beach (5 min walk), few people around. The house is inside a resort, so no public access. The 750 meter long beach usually had none to max 10 people on it. The clearest ocean water we have seen in CR and nice warm sand. The house has unusual concept: total open kitchen and dining/living area, meaning there are no outside walls, you are part of the nature and can see and hear the ocean all the time when cooking, eating or relaxing in the hammock. This is very relaxing and I loved it. The flip side is that any animal can come roam the same area at night or when you are away. There is a sneaky racoon that knows how to open the fridge door (really), so always block it with a heavy chair nearby. Same with trash or any food, hide it. But after all, we are in the jungle, so this was a small tradeoff for the open concept house. There are 2 bedrooms with baths and a/c in the main house. Comfortable, but spartan. I wish the walls were finished, it now has more of a cabin look, including some holes in the walls that allow ants to come in. Bring some ant spray, it is very useful. But again, nothing to spoil a vacation in a paradise spot! There is a smaller house behind the main one, it has 2 more bedrooms (1 has full bath). We were rewarded with a family of huge parrots flying around the nearby trees and beach on our last day, they are over 3 foot long and like a rainbow. We used the house manager to arrange a horse riding trip right from the house, most enjoyable. Don't miss getting fresh mahi mahi from the fisherman's shop in Tambor. The pool is nice and big, the water too warm though, preferred swimming in the ocean. Nice landscaping. Overall, very happy, best beach in CR we have been on, mainly due to the privacy.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brienne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our vacation at this home was one we'll never forget! The property is stunning, from the open-air kitchen and living area to the pool that we had a hard time pulling ourselves away from. The place is enjoyable for our entire family, from little kids to my elderly in-laws. We encountered lots of wildlife including a "show" from scarlet macaws flying over the pool, to a friendly rhinoceros beetle crawling on the deck, to whales jumping in the ocean. The walk on the beach was beautiful, especially on a full moon night. Communication was superb, and although we did have a few issues at the beginning of our stay (which we understood were largely due to being the first people to stay since the house had been closed for the pandemic), the property manager made sure to instantly respond to any message we sent and fix any issue. From sun-up to sun-down, you won't be able to look away from the views at this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Tango Mar

The views were spectacular, the property is in bad need of repairs to the deck, and the listing was misleading. This property is in no way associated with Tango Mar Resort so although you have 'access' to the resort everything comes with a price, unlike when you stay at the resort. This point should be made clear in the listing. Some of the services offered by the property manager were overpriced (compared to the same services offered by the resort), and if you want to use a credit card to pay for the services expect to pay anywhere from 15%-20% more than if you pay in cash. Best part of the stay was the fishing excursion - the captain and first mate put us on 'a lot' of fish! All in all the stay was enjoyable, the people were very friendly, and the country is beautiful. Just make sure you know what you are renting before you do.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeremy P.

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

Gorgeous view, property needs work

The property could be absolutely amazing, however there are definitely some things that need to be addressed. First, the good things: 1) The location/view is absolutely incredible. The ocean view, the monkeys, the birds, etc. Amazing. 2) Javier, the property manager, is absolutely amazing. He assisted us with anything and everything we needed. He also arranged all our tours for us (which were all amazing) 3) The pool is gorgeous and clean. Just great. My concerns with the house: 1) The bedrooms aren't sealed. Lots of bugs in the bedrooms because the doors and windows don't seal, the walls aren't sealed, etc. 2) The air conditioning units in the bedrooms are on timers. You have to manually turn the a/c on when it shuts off. That means sleep is interrupted 2-3x every night. Super frustrating. I understand the house owner being thrifty, but this was ridiculous. 3) There were no basic amenities included with the house. For example, no salt/pepper, no wine glasses, no corkscrew, etc. 4) The decking around the pool is in serious disrepair. The wood planks are rotting and splintering (no bare feet for sure). In summary, if we return to this part of Costa Rica, we will not stay at Mas Mañanas again. So close to being a great place to stay, but not quite there.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KALYAN T.

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

Better than the pictures

Absolutely stunning place, so remote in the rainforests. The pool the facilities, the activities and tour guides are all amazing. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JEAN-PHILIPPE L.

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

FANTASTIQUE ET INOUBLIABLE

C'était fantastique, l'emplacement est top, la vue est formidable, on s'y sent bien, c'est un lieu merveilleux ou on se repose, on rêvasse, la vie s'écoule tranquillement. Je n'oublierai jamais ces vacances à Tango Mar. Et que dire de Javier le manageur, Albert notre guide pour les excursions, ce sont des personnes magnifique, gentilles, mon fils Alexis à particulièrement apprécié les conversations avec Albert. Merci à vous et ne changez pas. Foncer passer vos vacances à Tango Mar. Famille LE NOUAIL de France.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANDY D.

IF you want to get away.......

Tango Mar Beach House was an absolute God send!!!! If seclusion and beauty are a priority look no further. We stayed with our family of 4 and absolutly loved our time. We did day excursions to visit some of the local surrounding. Javier greeted us and let us know excursions that were available that his company provided which was very convenient. we had some health issues that Javier was able to steer us in the right direction. The town of Cubano is a 15 minute drive from the property and provides everything you will need for your extended stay. The local fishing Wharf in Tambor was a great way to enjoy the fresh daily catch. Sunsets on the west coast are a fun afternoon get away and beyond post card worthy. We truly enjoyed spending time with each other. The local caretakers which are around daily are not intrusive at all but readily available to assist with information. The walk to the beach is a magical walk across a cable suspension bridge. I would not consider the beach a user friendly beach regarding swimming and surfing but its sounds and beauty outweigh the swimming aspect. Uno, pool time and home cooked meals made this get away just that a get away!! If you can fly to Tambor to and get a ride or rental car here do that until they finish the road improvements from up north your fillings will thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

Girls trip in paradise!

We had the greatest time at Mas Mananas! The view was more stunning than I could have imagined. The photos do not do it justice. Javier was attentive and went above and beyond to make sure that everything was perfect for us. The pool was always clean and the gardner always made sure it was up to standard. We hired Marisol to cook for us on three of our nights there...I do not know if I have ever had better food! She was so sweet and talented. We landed in San Jose. Customs took a long time, but Javier waited for us for about two hours until we made it through. He was waiting with a sign and his van.He was friendly right off the bat. Pros: The ferry ride was both beautiful and fun. We had a snack, a drink, and watched the sun set. It was a good way to break up the drive. Cons: Nothing really, it just was not as pretty as the views coming from Liberia. We left through Liberia airport: Pro: beautiful drive and a little closer/ less traffic. More scenery than from San Jose. Con: A little more bumpy, but Javier did a great job of making if a very smooth drive. Tours: Bioluminescence Tour- We loved that it was short, but we saw so much. Very pretty and informative tour. Dancing in Montezuma - We requested a night out dancing and they made it happen! Our tour guide was Elmer. He drove us to Montezuma and showed us the best place to dance. Outside the club they had local live music and was a very active crowd. 8 island tour- This was my favorite tour. Our guides were Gustavo, Elvis and Elmer. We dropped half of the tour off at Isle de Tortuga, then we continued on the tour of Islands. Our main stop was at at the old prison- San Lucas. Gustavo took us on the tour and was able to give us the history of the area. We returned to the beach and had a lobster lunch and did some shopping. Dinner and shopping in Montezuma- We went shopping and had an italian dinner in Montezuma. Good prices for souviners and an active city. Thanks to our tour guide, Elmer. Miravalles Volcano, Hot Springs, Waterfalls & Volcano Activity Centre- This was a great tour. It was a little longer drive than we anticipated, and a little rough, but def. Worth it. We took horses up to the waterfall, then took a hike to the falls. The long hanging bridge was scary at first, but overall BEAUTIFUL!! After that we headed to the hot springs and took a mud bath. It was a girls trip, so I am sure we were a handful, but they were all so nice and welcoming!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Canadians on Vacation!

Tango Mar was a fabulous retreat on our visit to Costa Rica. Javier was a very gracious and professional host and made sure we were well taken care of. The view, beaches and accommodation exceeded our expectations in every way. We will definitely be returning to this destination!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Awesome!

I loved the "off the beaten path" location. The open air house was fabulous and we spent many hours in the infinity pool. The wildlife including beautiful birds and monkeys just added to the experience. There were some frightening growling noises that were a bit unnerving until we learned that it was only the howler monkey! We left the windows and doors to the bedrooms open so we could hear the surf breaking at night. We had no problems with bugs - maybe we were there at the right time of the year. The washer & dryer were a definite plus. The kitchen was well stocked and we ate in most of the time. There are several grocery stores within 5-10 minutes and a fresh fish market very close by. There are a few good local restaurants as well as others in Montezuma if you want to drive about 15-20 minutes. Javier and his crew were super! They were very attentive and accommodating. Everyone was very friendly and extremely helpful. We had a bit of a problem with connecting the wi-fi router and booster but it would've been rectified promptly if we had thought to mention it to Javier. Be sure to contact him if you have any questions or problems. He will respond right away. Also, I highly recommend contacting him for any adventures. He has lots of options available. Three things to keep in mind when planning: 1) It's a long way from the airport in San Jose. We were glad that we had booked a small plane to and from the airport. There are weight restrictions so check into that. 2) If you're planning to rent a car be aware that you are required to purchase insurance. We were given two choices of $26 per day to cover only the vehicle you are driving or $63 per day to cover your vehicle as well as any other vehicles involved in an accident. There is a Budget Car Rental in between the small airport at Tambor and the house. They provide complimentary pick-up at the airport and will transport you to the rental office. 3) Be prepared to stand in the San Jose airport immigration line for an hour or more on arrival and departure. This is important to know if you have booked the commuter flight from San Jose to Tambor. You need to give yourself several hours in between landing in San Jose and departing on the commuter. Excellent vacation!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

An amazing experience!

This property is unbeliebably beautiful! I cannot imagine a more beautiful, peaceful place to stay. Everyone was very friendly and helpful- especially Javier, the house manager. He communicated via email long before our scheduled trip and helped arrange a number of things and answered all of my questions. The trip was significantly better because of his help. We definitely hope to return here again one day. If you are thinking about staying here, just be aware that this is very much living in the outdoor, open air and the only downside to that is the bugs. There are lots of bugs and lizards that are everywhere. There was spray available for the ants, but it is still very difficult to keep bugs out of food. If you are fearful of bugs, spiders and lizards, just know that there are lots of them and that can be stressful to some. It has nothing to do with the house- it’s just the nature of living in the open jungle. The house was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. The pool is amazing- we spent hours in it! The neighboring resort is a short walk (but it is a climb) and we were welcomed by friendly staff and enjoyed several meals there. The beach is beautiful, and access is easy from the resort. We felt very safe everywhere. Definitely consider taking the commuter flight to Tambor- it significantly shortens the trip to/from the house to the airport, and the views from the flight are spectacular. We highly recommend letting Javier help book excursions- everyone of his staff members were great people and we had so much fun on every excursion we took. This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and we loved it.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen B.

SPECTACULAR SETTING

The setting/view is nothing short of spectacular and definitely exceeded all our expectations. The beach at Tango Mar is absolutely amazing. It was practically a private beach there were so few people on it. The water was rough most of the time and not ideal for swimming but that did not affect our stay as the pool at the house was fantastic. Coming here and staying in an "open" house was a step out of our comfort zone. From sunrise to sunset, we had no problems. When it got dark, can't say we were fans of the bugs that came out. Solved that issue by just heading to the bar at Tango Mar each night (FYI - The bartender, Javier, was fantastic company.) In addition to the beach, take the time to visit the waterfall that falls into the ocean. It is a 20/30 minute hike (easy) from the house and well worth it. Javier, the house manager and owner of Pura Vida Expeditions, was extremely helpful. Only a call away. He took care of setting up everything from rides, tours, and even having a pizza delivered (which was excellent). We did the boat trip to Curu and Tortuga (saw a whale mother and her newborn calf along with dolphins which was the highlight), the ATV tour (Everyone's favorite and glad we took Javier's advice on this. You really get to see a lot of the surrounding area.), and the Montezuma zip line. Our guide for each was Gustavo who was wonderful. He knows the area, habitat, and people (he could be Mayor!) extremely well. They made us feel extremely welcome and comfortable the entire time. This was the "rainy" season and it did rain some but nothing that interfered with our stay. In fact it may have added some additional fun to our ATV trip since it rained very hard the night before and created some interesting "crossings". The setting, the beach, the hospitality - 5 stars plus. The house itself (not counting the view and pool) probably 3 stars again more just because it was not something we were used to. Great experience, great people, great time. Pura vida!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Amazing vacation!! Highly Recommend!!

My family ( my wife and four kids, ages 9-16) and I just returned from Costa Rica and loved it! The house was as great as advertised. Took a bit to get used to the living space being exposed and ended up loving it. The views are amazing, the pool is fantastic, and hearing the ocean waves throughout the day, and especially in the evening, was fantastic. Heard the howler monkeys throughout the day and were able to get some great pictures of them. My kids loved the geckos! Javi and his team were amazing - I don't have the word to express how great they are. Javi and his team made our stay everything we hoped it would be and more. The prices for the activities are very reasonable. Highly recommend going snorkeling at Tortuga Island and the BBQ was delicious. I also recommend flying in to Liberia, it's much easier. Only a 3.5 hour drive to the house.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Daniel Garcia-Vega

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World traveler in love with Costa Rica

Why they chose this property

Serene tropical and private house with amazing Ocean and beach views located in one of the most beautiful regions of the world: the Southern Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica

What makes this property unique

In case you're wondering, 'Mas Mañanas' translates literally to 'More Mornings'. The sentiment is simply a hope for more days or more opportunities to enjoy life's blessings!

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