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Playa Avellanas Beach House, Walk to Beach Private Gated Surf Villa Fast WiFi AC
Walk to Playa Avellanas Beach from this private, gated 3BR surf villa—perfect for relaxing, surfing, or working remotely with fast WiFi. Enjoy king beds, AC in every room, and exclusive beach access with a beautiful mangrove boardwalk. No car needed—restaurants, shops, and the beach are all just steps away.
Welcome to your private tropical retreat in Playa Avellanas, one of Costa Rica’s most desirable beach destinations, known for uncrowded waves, stunning sunsets, and laid-back luxury.
This spacious 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom villa sits on a secure, gated half-acre property—offering the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and convenience for families, groups, and surf travelers.
Each bedroom features a California king bed with premium Egyptian cotton linens, along with air conditioning, ceiling fans, fast WiFi, and smart TVs with Apple TV and Netflix. The home is thoughtfully styled with local art and antiques for an authentic Costa Rican feel.
The fully equipped kitchen and oversized teak dining table make it easy to gather, while the large family room offers additional living space to relax, also serving as a guest bedroom to accommodate our larger groups.
Step outside into your own peaceful oasis and unwind in one of five oversized hammocks, surrounded by tropical greenery.
Why guests love this home: • ✔ Walk to Playa Avellanas beach • ✔ Private, gated property (safe & quiet) • ✔ Fast WiFi (ideal for remote work) • ✔ AC in every room • ✔ No rental car needed • ✔ Close to restaurants, cafes, shops & groceries
Enjoy everything Playa Avellanas has to offer—surfing, swimming, fishing, golf, wildlife watching, and unforgettable sunsets—all just minutes from your door.
Your stay includes exclusive beach access through Cabinas Las Olas, plus access to their famous mangrove boardwalk.
We can easily help arrange: • Liberia Airport (LIR) transfers • Taxis & private drivers • Surf lessons & local tours
There are two additional private homes on the property, each separate and secluded, sharing a secure gated entrance.
Perfect for surfers, families, group getaways, and remote work stays,
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Perfect for Surfers: Located just minutes from Playa Avellanas’ world-class breaks, this home is an ideal surf basecamp. Wake up and walk to waves, then relax in comfort after a full day in the water.
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Limited availability for peak surf season—monthly stays fill quickly. Book now to secure your dates.
Accommodatie-voorzieningen
Strand
Aan het strand
Strandlakens
Strandstoelen
Wintersport
Gebruik van de skilift
Langlaufloipe in de buurt
Snowboarden in de buurt
Zwembad/spa
Massage
Internet
Beschikbaar in de woning: gratis wifi
Parkeren en vervoer
Oplaadstation voor elektrische voertuigen ter plaatse
Limousine-/autoservice
Auto beschikbaar
Auto niet vereist
Rolstoeltoegankelijke parkeerplaatsen en parkeerplaatsen voor personenbussen beschikbaar
Tot de parkeeropties ter plaatse behoort een garage
Keuken
Afwasmachine
Blender
Broodrooster
Elektrische waterkoker
IJsmachine
Keukeneiland
Kitchenette
Koelkast
Koffiemolen
Koffiezetapparaat/waterkoker
Kookgerei, borden en bestek
Kookplaat
Kruiden
Microgolfoven
Oven
Pan voor kreeft/krab
Waterkoeler
Eetopties
Ontbijt beschikbaar tegen een toeslag
Chef-kokservice
Eettafel
Slaapkamers
3 slaapkamers
Beddengoed inbegrepen
Slaapbank
Badkamer
3 badkamers
Bad of douche
Douche
Haardroger
Handdoeken inbegrepen
Shampoo
Toiletpapier
Zeep
Woonruimtes
Apart eetgedeelte
Eettafel
Houtkachel
Open haard
Woonkamer
Entertainment
Boeken
Dvd-speler
Muziekbibliotheek
Smart-tv met kabel-/satellietzenders
Spellen
Stereo-installatie
Videobibliotheek
Videogames
Buiten
Balkon
Barbecue
Omheinde tuin
Tuin
Tuinmeubels
Vuurplaats
Wasvoorzieningen
Wasmachine
Wasserette
Werkplekken
Bureau
Bureaustoel
Computermonitor
Kantoor
Comfort
Airconditioning
Verwarming
Huisdieren
Geen huisdieren toegelaten
Toegankelijkheidsvoorzieningen
Heb je specifieke toegankelijkheidsbehoeften? Neem dan contact op met de accommodatie via de contactgegevens in de boekingsbevestiging.
20 rolstoeltoegankelijke parkeerplaatsen
Geen lift (gelijkvloerse accommodatie)
Gelijkvloerse accommodatie
Gladde vloer in gemeenschappelijke ruimtes
Goed verlicht pad naar de ingang
Pad zonder treden naar de ingang
Rolstoeltoegankelijke paden
Rolstoeltoegankelijke parkeerplaats
Rolstoeltoegankelijke personenbusparkeerplaats
Tegelvloer in gemeenschappelijke ruimtes
Toegankelijkheidsvoorzieningen in de kamer
Vloer met kiezels in gemeenschappelijke ruimtes
Rookvrije accommodatie
Opmerking van de eigenaar: No Smoking Inside Please
Diensten en faciliteiten
Conciërgeservices
Huishoudservice op verzoek
Maaltijdbezorging
Schoon beddengoed (op verzoek)
Strijkijzer/strijkplank
Telefoon
Wisselen van handdoeken op verzoek
Uitgelichte locatiekenmerken
Aan een meer
Aan een rivier
Aan het water
Dicht bij de baai
Dicht bij de jachthaven
Dicht bij de oceaan
Dicht bij een dierentuin
Dicht bij een outletcentrum
Dicht bij een spa
Dicht bij een ziekenhuis
In de bergen
In een dorp
In het stadscentrum
Naast een golfbaan
Op het platteland
Dingen om te doen
Boerderijworkshops
Boot
Fietsen
Golf
Kajak
Optionele golfprivileges
Parkeerplaats voor fietsen
Skiliftprivileges
Spelletjesruimte
Sportschool
Tafeltennis
Tafelvoetbalspel
Tennis
Watersportuitrusting
Wintersportuitrusting
Basketballen in de buurt
Bergbeklimmen in de buurt
Casino in de buurt
Ecotours in de buurt
Golfbaan in de buurt
Jagen in de buurt
Jetskiën in de buurt
Kajakken in de buurt
Motorbootverhuur in de buurt
Mountainbiken in de buurt
Natuurwandelingen in de buurt
Paardrijden in de buurt
Parasailing in de buurt
Pretpark in de buurt
Raften in de buurt
Rondleidingen bij wijnmakerijen in de buurt
Rotsklimmen in de buurt
Schaatsmogelijkheid in de buurt
Scubaduiken in de buurt
Sleeën in de buurt
Sneeuwscooteren in de buurt
Snorkelen in de buurt
Speleologie in de buurt
Surfen/bodyboarden in de buurt
Vismogelijkheid in de buurt
Vogelspotten in de buurt
Walvissen spotten in de buurt
Wandel-/fietsroutes in de buurt
Waterskiën in de buurt
Watertuben in de buurt
Windsurfen in de buurt
Zeilen in de buurt
Zwemmogelijkheid in de buurt
Veiligheidsvoorzieningen
Koolmonoxidemelder (de eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een koolmonoxidemelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie)
Rookmelder (de eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een rookmelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie)
EHBO-doos
Brandblusser
Veiligheidsslot
Algemeen
100% hernieuwbare energie
Accommodatie bevindt zich in een resort
Bioafbreekbare rietjes beschikbaar
Bioafbreekbare roerstaafjes beschikbaar
Boerderijworkshops
Bulkdispensers voor toiletartikelen
Composteren
Energiebesparende schakelaars in kamers
Fietsen
Gebruik van de waterkoeler wordt aangemoedigd
Geen frisdrank in plastic flessen
Geen plastic rietjes
Geen plastic roerstaafjes
Geen water in plastic flessen
Geothermische energie
Handdoeken (verschoond op verzoek)
Herbruikbaar tafelgerei
Herbruikbare koffie-/theefilters
Herbruikbare kopjes
Jaarlijkse compensatie gekocht voor minstens 10% van de ecologische voetafdruk
Milieuvriendelijke schoonmaakmiddelen gebruikt
Milieuvriendelijke toiletartikelen
Minstens 10% van de winst wordt geïnvesteerd in gemeenschap en duurzaamheid
Oplaadpunt voor elektrische auto's
Parkeerplaats voor fietsen
Plantenmuur
Ramen met dubbelglas
Recyclingsysteem voor grijs water
Schoon beddengoed op verzoek
Schoonmaakservice (op verzoek)
Ten minste 80% biologische voedingsproducten
Ten minste 80% van de verlichting werkt met leds
Ten minste 80% van de voedingsproducten komt van lokale producenten
Tentoonstellingen van plaatselijke kunstenaars
Tours en activiteiten van lokale aanbieders
Tuin
Uitgebreid beleid om voedselverspilling te voorkomen
Uitgebreid recyclingbeleid
Unitgrootte: 195 vierkante meter
Veganistische gerechten
Vegetarisch ontbijt beschikbaar
Vegetarische gerechten
Voorlichting over plaatselijke cultuur en plaatselijk ecosysteem
In- en uitchecken zonder direct persoonlijk contact
Minimale leeftijd om in te checken: 21
Uitchecken
Uitchecken voor 10.00 uur
Contactloos uitchecken
Speciale incheckinstructies
Je ontvangt een e-mail van de eigenaar met instructies over het in- en uitchecken
De informatie die de accommodatie verstrekt, is mogelijk vertaald met automatische vertaaltools
Uitcheckinstructies
De eigenaar vraagt je het volgende te doen voordat je uitcheckt:
Please turn off the ACs
Please turn off lights and fans
Please leave keys in door
Als je deze instructies niet volgt, kan dit leiden tot een negatieve beoordeling door de eigenaar.
Huisregels
Please no excessive noise or excessively loud music, so that we may all enjoy the beautiful sounds of nature and observe all the immense wildlife.
Smoking is permitted outside only
No outside guests
Huisdieren
Geen huisdieren toegelaten
Kinderen en extra bedden
Kinderen zijn welkom.
Evenementen
No events allowed
No outside guests please
Roken
Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking Inside Please
Belangrijke informatie
Algemene info
Deze accommodatie wordt beheerd door een professionele eigenaar, die accommodaties aanbiedt vanuit zijn/haar vakgebied, bedrijf of beroep.
Afhankelijk van het accommodatiebeleid kan voor extra personen een toeslag worden aangerekend.
Tijdens het inchecken dien je in het geval van incidentele kosten mogelijk een geldig identiteitsbewijs voor te leggen en een borgsom in contanten, per bankkaart of kredietkaart te betalen.
Speciale verzoeken kunnen, indien mogelijk, bij check-in worden ingewilligd. Hiervoor kunnen extra kosten worden aangerekend. Speciale verzoeken kunnen niet worden gegarandeerd.
Feesten of groepsevenementen ter plaatse zijn ten strengste verboden
Opmerking van de gastheer/-vrouw: no outside guests please
Langdurige huurders welkom.
Deze accommodatie gebruikt naast windenergie, zonne-energie en geothermische energie ook een recyclagesysteem voor grijs water en milieuvriendelijke schoonmaakproducten
De eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een koolmonoxidemelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie.
De eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een rookmelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie.
De accommodatie beschikt over de volgende veiligheidsvoorzieningen: een brandblusapparaat, een EHBO-koffer en een veiligheidsslot
Deze accommodatie wordt beheerd via onze partner, Vrbo. Je ontvangt een e-mail van Vrbo met een link naar een Vrbo-account, waarmee je je boeking kunt aanpassen of annuleren.
Als je je boeking annuleert, ben je onderhevig aan het annuleringsbeleid van de eigenaar. In overeenstemming met de EU-regelgeving over consumentenrechten, vallen boekingsservices voor accommodaties niet onder het herroepingsrecht.
Overige info
Het is niet nodig om een auto te hebben om van en naar deze accommodatie te reizen.
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Over deze buurt
dit vakantiehuis ligt in het stadscentrum en aan het strand in Tamarindo. Reizigers die op zoek zijn naar een activiteit kunnen terecht bij Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course. Ga naar Strand Tamarindo en Playa Conchal als je liever de natuur intrekt. Reis je met kinderen? Overweeg dan Parque Nacional Marino Las Baulas en Monkey Park. Bekijk de lokale fauna tijdens activiteiten zoals een wildexcursie en het vogelspotten. Bekijk onze reisgids voor Tamarindo
Zijn huisdieren welkom bij Playa Avellanas Beach House, Walk to Beach Private Gated Surf Villa Fast WiFi AC?
Nee, assistentiedieren zijn niet welkom bij deze accommodatie.
Hoeveel kost een verblijf bij Playa Avellanas Beach House, Walk to Beach Private Gated Surf Villa Fast WiFi AC?
Vandaag, 28 mrt. 2026, kost een verblijf bij Playa Avellanas Beach House, Walk to Beach Private Gated Surf Villa Fast WiFi AC van één nacht voor twee volwassenen op 4 apr. 2026 min. € 248, inclusief belastingen en toeslagen. Deze prijs is gebaseerd op de laagste gevonden prijs per nacht in de afgelopen 24 uur voor verblijven in de komende 30 dagen. Prijzen kunnen wijzigen. Kies je datums voor meer accurate prijzen.
Hoeveel kost het om hier te parkeren?
Er zijn parkeerplaatsen beschikbaar bij de accommodatie.
Hoe laat kan ik bij Playa Avellanas Beach House, Walk to Beach Private Gated Surf Villa Fast WiFi AC inchecken?
Inchecken is mogelijk vanaf 14.00 uur.
Tot hoe laat kan ik bij Playa Avellanas Beach House, Walk to Beach Private Gated Surf Villa Fast WiFi AC uitchecken?
Je dient om uiterlijk 10.00 uur uit te checken.
Waar staat Playa Avellanas Beach House, Walk to Beach Private Gated Surf Villa Fast WiFi AC?
Dit vakantiehuis in Tamarindo ligt aan het strand, in het stadscentrum en binnen 5 km afstand van Playa Avellana, Playa Lagartillo en Playa Pargos. Playa Negra ligt op 4,9 km.
Beoordelingen over Playa Avellanas Beach House, Walk to Beach Private Gated Surf Villa Fast WiFi AC
Beoordelingen
Uitzonderlijk
Alle weergegeven beoordelingen zijn gebaseerd op echte gastenervaringen. Alleen reizigers die een verblijf bij ons hebben geboekt, kunnen een beoordeling indienen. We verifiëren beoordelingen op basis van onze richtlijnen en plaatsen alle beoordelingen, of ze nu positief of negatief zijn.
Gastenscore: 10 - Uitstekend. 243 van 282 beoordelingen
10 - Uitstekend
243
Gastenscore: 8 - Goed. 17 van 282 beoordelingen
8 - Goed
17
Gastenscore: 6 - Redelijk. 7 van 282 beoordelingen
6 - Redelijk
7
Gastenscore: 4 - Matig. 5 van 282 beoordelingen
4 - Matig
5
Gastenscore: 2 - Ontzettend slecht. 10 van 282 beoordelingen
2 - Ontzettend slecht
10
9,0
Netheid
9,4
Locatie
7,0
Staat van de accommodatie en faciliteiten
Beoordelingen
10/10 – Uitstekend
Doug J.
14 jan 2026
Positief: Netheid
Ben was an amazing host. Playa Avellanas is very rural, and Ben guided us in right to his gate, no problem. Ben is super attentive, and was checking in with us frequently. He saved us a lot of money with his spot on recommendations regarding excursions and restaurants. The boardwalk to the beach, and the beach are amazing. Restaurants in the area - off the charts!
Doug J.
8 nachten verbleven in januari 2026
10/10 – Uitstekend
Carrie &.
9 jan 2026
Positief: Netheid
The property is located just across from a great surf spot. However, there is a bit of a walk through a beautiful Mangrove boardwalk to get there. Just down the road, there's more accessible surf spots that you can drive right up to. The property felt very safe with a gate that was always locked. The house was very spacious and had three king size beds with each bedroom having its own air conditioning and bathroom. The house is a bit dark but I know that Ben is planning to install more lighting. The hot water was a bit hit or miss but honestly given the heat, cold showers felt totally fine. Ben is super responsive and friendly. He's very willing to provide advice for spots to visit around the area. The listing does say that there is washer and dryer but the washer is a bit primitive and you just dry your clothes on the clothesline which was fine as it dried very quickly given the heat. Overall a great stay for our family.
Carrie &.
7 nachten verbleven in december 2025
10/10 – Uitstekend
Molly R.
31 dec 2025
Ben was a fabulous host and went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. The location of this beach house and the close and convenient beach access is its main selling point for sure. The house itself was a little more rustic than we anticipated but we found it comfortable. Kitchen is very small and has only the most basic supplies but nearby restaurants are exceptional so we didn’t mind. Overall a positive experience. The beach is BEAUTIFUL!!
Molly R.
4 nachten verbleven in december 2025
10/10 – Uitstekend
Jeanne G.
29 dec 2025
Positief: Netheid
Ben was an amazing host. He wanted our family to have a great vacation and offered his time and local knowledge to make that happen. The house was perfect. It was clean, comfortable and private. The 8-10 minute walk to the beach on the boardwalk through the mangroves was a daily delight. We couldn’t have asked for anything more! Driving back to Maine after our arrival back in Boston, my son asked what everyone’s highlight of the trip was. No one was able to come up with a highlight because the entire trip was exceptional!
Jeanne G.
8 nachten verbleven in december 2025
10/10 – Uitstekend
Julie A.
24 apr 2025
Positief: Netheid
Loved this place!
This property was fantastic and we absolutely loved our stay here! It was only a 10 minute walk or so to the beach which was stunning. It was homey, clean, secure, filled with wildlife, and let me just say I think I may have taken the best naps of my life on those hammocks. Ben was a fantastic host and even provided private surfing lessons for our kiddos which they absolutely adored. Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home!
Julie A.
3 nachten verbleven in april 2025
10/10 – Uitstekend
Julia C.
29 mrt 2025
Positief: Netheid
family adventure
This VRBO was an excellent fit for out family: me, my spouse, and our two young adult children. We were together and yet had plenty of privacy- 3 bathrooms (fantastic showers) and 3 large comfortable beds! Ben is a wonderful host, providing great advice and recommendations, easy to contact at any time. We rented a car for our trip but rarely used it while in Avellanas, preferring to walk rather than ride around on rough roads. There is quite a variety of dining options that are 5-10 min walk. We cooked a few meals at the house as well. The stove works well. Beach access down the road and through Cabinas de Las Olas was a nice walk, especially when rewarded by magnificent surf and gorgeous sunsets.
Julia C.
7 nachten verbleven in maart 2025
10/10 – Uitstekend
Richard K.
1 mrt 2025
Positief: Netheid
Great stay
We had a great trip. The host/owner was on site and immediately responded to any concerns we had. We were there a month, so we became friends. We had several dinners together, and shared rides into tamarindo for groceries, produce, etc. he was great with our boys and their girlfriends, helping them with surf boards and advice. The listing, however,, was not accurate……there was no downhill or cross country skiing.
Richard K.
28 nachten verbleven in februari 2025
8/10 – Goed
Julie S., Courtice, Ontario
1 feb 2025
Positief: Netheid
Authentic Costa Rica experience
If your looking for an authentic experience Ben’s beach house is the place for you. 1st Ben is a great communicator who was readily available pre-trip for any questions and recommendations we had as 1st time visitors. The beach house is ideally located within Avellanas beach town which is an up and coming location. The gated house while rustic is comfortable and we found we were able to relax while watching the Howler monkeys who regularly come through the property and ate as a troup from the mango trees. Amazing experience. Ben regularly checked in on us a group of ladies to ensure we were safe, and had all that we needed. Costa Rican roads are notorious for pot holes, crazy drivers and takes much more time to get to your destination, so keep that in mind if your a 1st time traveller to the country. In saying that a car is highly recommended to see further and to pick up supplies if self-catering. We had decided to eat breakfast on location and dine out each evening for dinner and the number of restaurants and quality of food did not disappoint. A few recommendations I made to Ben upon request for feedback are more chairs on location and beach chairs and umbrellas to make the beach day more comfortable. It would also be helpful as many VRBO locations have a binder with local activities & restaurants for when your not available to recommend. Thank you Ben for being our host and for all your recommendations for our stay. Pura VidaJulie, Jill and Yvonne
Julie S.
7 nachten verbleven in januari 2025
10/10 – Uitstekend
Powder hound
22 jan 2025
Positief: Netheid
Amazing stay at PLAYA AVELLANAS BEACH HOUSE
My family and I had an amazing stay at Playa Avellanas Beach House. Ben is the best!! So thoughtful and truly cares about his guests. We were lucky enough to have him give our three kids surf lessons (all got up on a wave)!! The house is an easy walk to the beach and Ben gets his guests access to the famous board walk through the mangroves. The house is also very close to a number of restaurants and shops yet does not feel touristy at all. My family and I highly recommend staying with Ben and enjoying all the beauty Playa Avellanas has to offer.
Powder hound
5 nachten verbleven in januari 2025
10/10 – Uitstekend
Dwaine E.
9 jan 2025
Positief: Netheid
awesome location awesome host
Great spot, pictures do not do it justice, Ben was so easy to work with, 5 minute walk to the beach.
Dwaine E.
2 nachten verbleven in januari 2025
10/10 – Uitstekend
Kent
Reisde met familie
7 jan 2025
Positief: Netheid, voorzieningen en staat van de accommodatie en faciliteiten
We loved our stay here and were bummed to leave and to say goodbye to our host, Ben! This was a fantastic spot for our family of six, with three bedrooms, each featuring a king-size bed and its own bathroom.
The local beach and the walk to it were amazing—we saw so much wildlife! Our host was incredibly helpful, providing excellent recommendations for restaurants and local activities. One highlight of our trip and a recommendation from our host was visiting a nearby turtle hatchery, where our kids got to release a baby turtle into the ocean.
Ben even shared some freshly plantains for the property, which was a cool experience for our kids.
Thanks again!
Kent
3 nachten verbleven in december 2024
10/10 – Uitstekend
Mike S.
19 jun 2024
Positief: Netheid
I loved it
This place was great. Though Avellanas Beach was a short walk from the property, it felt secluded and remote. I could hear howler monkeys in the trees, which was cool. The house was gated and felt safe and had all the amenities we needed for our stay. I would gladly visit again.
Mike S.
1 nacht verbleven in juni 2024
10/10 – Uitstekend
Michael G.
14 jun 2024
Positief: Netheid
Great Costa Rican Getaway
Stayed here with a group of 5. There was plenty of room for us in the house, it didn't feel cramped. The property was nice and secure and the hammocks were great to lounge in. We all felt like the walk to the beach was fine and would consider it the definition of walking distance. Would highly recommend this place for a group looking for an authentic Tico experience.
Michael G.
1 nacht verbleven in juni 2024
10/10 – Uitstekend
Amanda B.
15 apr 2024
Positief: Netheid
Beautiful Location Lovely House
The hammocks were so relaxing with all the nature sounds and birds singing. There were even howler monkeys and scarlett macaws in the yard. The walk to the beach was absolutely gorgeous and the beach was even more stunning. This was all around such a great stay. Can’t say enough nice things.
Amanda B.
1 nacht verbleven in april 2024
10/10 – Uitstekend
Maria S.
2 apr 2024
Positief: Netheid
Playa Avellanas
Ben was a great and thoughtful host.
Maria S.
5 nachten verbleven in maart 2024
2/10 – Ontzettend slecht
Sara L.
29 feb 2024
Negatief: Netheid
Not what expected
Aunts in every bathroom.
Very heavy doors including main gate
Combination
Two adults needed to slide gate.
Beach not what you call walking distance.
Water pressure was so low could barely wash or brush teeth much less shower.
The place was so depressing, we left after two nights.
We are requesting some refund.
Sara L.
28 nachten verbleven in februari 2024
8/10 – Goed
Plonka J.
2 feb 2024
Positief: Netheid
Great beach cottage
We spend two weeks in this great cottage and had a wonderful time. Exactly like described: three bedrooms, three baths, a kitchen, air conditioning, spacious with a rustic charm. Beautiful art pieces hang from the walls and ceilings. Great for families, surrounded by trees and animals. Very close to the beach so that we would walk every morning to enjoy the waves. It’s impossible not to fall in love with this beach. The sunset is magical and my favourite time of the day for a stroll along the water. Last but most certainly not least our host Ben is truly a wonderful human being who did everything to make our stay great. Even pave the street because of the dust! We made extraordinary memories here while unwinding and touching base with ourselves and our family as a whole. We really appreciate you Ben, thanks for teaching the girls how to surf and for sharing your piece of paradise.
Plonka J.
14 nachten verbleven in januari 2024
6/10 – Redelijk
Françoise R.
23 jan 2024
Positief: Netheid
Local
Maison sombre et pas très pratique, une chambre dans le séjour et on doit traverser les unes après les autres
Sinon accueil très sympathique
Pas de grande terrasse
Françoise R.
1 nacht verbleven in januari 2024
6/10 – Redelijk
Joe E.
15 dec 2023
Ben is the best
Ben is the best host. He is super easy to contact, he replies in less than a hour usually, and if there’s anything you need he’s the guy to ask. His recommendations were wonderful. We loved the restaurants nearby, and Playa Avellanas is incredible.
Thanks so much for everything Ben.
Pura Vida!
Joe E.
4 nachten verbleven in december 2023
8/10 – Goed
Elizabeth W.
5 dec 2023
Positief: Netheid
Live Like a Local
Ben and his staff went out of their way to initiate and maintain communication with us as soon as we arrived in Costa Rica. We loved spending time outside on the hammocks and deck, and the proximity to the beach and restaurants was appropriate walking distance for our family which included small children. We had some hiccups with hot water and outlets due to a lightening storm but Ben and his crew were very responsive and got the issues resolved promptly. The property felt safe and we were happy to experience life in a Costa Rican style home. I would recommend the property to anyone with similar expectations. We would stay there again! Thanks Ben!
Elizabeth W.
7 nachten verbleven in november 2023
10/10 – Uitstekend
Mike S.
13 okt 2023
Positief: Netheid
Great beach getaway!
Me and a small group stayed at both places on Ben's property. The accommodations were nice for what I have experienced in Costa Rica. The property was a short walk to the beach and Ben's was a very responsive host!
Mike S.
1 nacht verbleven in oktober 2023
10/10 – Uitstekend
Geverifieerde reiziger
17 mei 2023
Positief: Netheid
Great place with a great vibe
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Ben was a great host, super friendly! All the rooms have cold AC which is important on those hot days at the beach. All in all a great stay, would recommend 10/10!
Geverifieerde reiziger
2 nachten verbleven in mei 2023
10/10 – Uitstekend
Susan K S., Canada
7 mei 2023
Positief: Netheid
Avellanas Surf,
We stayed with our adult children , 7 people all together.
The house looks even better than the pictures, it was very clean and obvious pride taken in the preparations.
The 3 California King beds were great, the AC a luxury and 3 bathrooms with showers!
I booked this home based on good reviews about Ben himself and he didn't disappoint - he went above and beyond, he helped the surfers in our group, with boards, suggestions and lessons/coaching.
He also was full of great info on the area, where to eat get groceries, tours and transport. He lives the Pura Vida life.
The walk to the beach is about 10 minutes, we got to see howler monkeys and all sorts of birds , geckos lizards on the way. The boardwalk through the mangroves was the best.
The price for accommodation is very reasonable based on location, Avellanas beach is gorgeous and not over crowded. Lolas and Las Olas were daily visits for food.
We all hope to visit again.
Susan K S.
7 nachten verbleven in april 2023
10/10 – Uitstekend
nancy h.
3 mei 2023
Positief: Netheid
All in all, we had a wonderful experience staying at Ben’s casa.
Wonderful host and perfect spot for our three-generation family for our first visit to Costa Rica. Each generation had a bathroom and bedroom with air conditioning, Wi-Fi and a TV.
Our host, Ben, was very respectful of our privacy, and also very thoughtful about making sure our needs were met. He had fresh fruit waiting for us when we arrived, boogie boards for the kids to use, and even bought beach chairs for us grandparents to use! It was nice to be able to cook up a meal in the little kitchen and keep water chilled in the refrigerator. Ben even offered to have someone wash our clothes! He was available for any questions that we had about the house or surrounding area, and truly wanted us to have the best time!
We felt very safe behind the large, locked gate and the outdoor security cameras added to our feeling of security. We enjoyed waking up to birds, squirrels and occasionally howler monkeys in the trees around the house. Our grandsons loved walking next door to get delicious ice cream cones from Barney and Georgiana at Surf Hub Gelato.
The walk to the beach was possible for all of us and does entail walking on the dirt road for a short distance, then over a boardwalk without railings. Grandpa does have some balance issues, so the boardwalk was a little more challenging. We were close to many delicious restaurants (Ben had lots of recommendations), and small convenience markets. Ben also referred us to a local tour guide that took us on two wonderful tours.
nancy h.
8 nachten verbleven in april 2023
8/10 – Goed
Michael B.
14 apr 2023
Great place for an authentic Costa Rican experience
We are a family of four that stayed at Ben’s property. Two adults and two teenage boys. Ben was great to communicate with when we booked the place, and while we were there.
The house has three king size beds giving everyone a lot of room for sleeping (although a few more pillows would have been nice). Each room had an air conditioning unit. There are also three full baths. One challenge we faced, and which Ben is getting fixed, is we could not run the air conditioning units and take hot showers at the same time. The power would go out. It wasn’t a huge deal. We would keep the ACs off while we showered, and Ben said he is getting this fixed.
Outside, we enjoyed the Hammock’s, especially in the morning. And one morning, we were woken up by some howler monkeys!
It is a 10 minute walk to the beautiful beach. And Ben gave us recommendations for restaurants and he gave us boogie boards for the beach.
I do recommend if you are going to get a car, that you get an SUV. Majority of the roads in town are dirt so an SUV is easier for travel. Also, to get into Ben’s property there is quite a steep short dirt driveway where an SUV would help.
The property itself felt very safe as there is a huge sliding gate with a lock to enter the property and we’ll as additional locks on the doors to the house.