The villa is lovely and well appointed. Views are amazing from all spots in the house (especially master balcony). Tranquil neighborhood with tons of privacy yet close enough to town. Reservation process and check-in a breeze. Miguel the caretaker and his wife Maria did a great job insuring our comfort. We would highly recommend renting this beautiful home when you plan on visiting the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica.
Maria R – Los Angeles, CA
“Wow !! We stayed for 3 nights in this condo. Having known, we would have stayed longer. Was our most beautiful accommodation during our 3 weeks in Costa Rica. Very clean. There was nothing lacking. I can not find anything negative to say. View !!! Unbelievable !!! Very good quality Wi-Fi. Close to air-conditioned grocery store and restaurants. Lots of beach nearby including the most beautiful (in my opinion): Playa Conchal I would stay well all winter;) ”
Jacque Francois
July , 2017
Our vacation is ending soon, but for a long time our hearts will be full of the wonders we saw each day in your beautiful country!
We would like to point out how much we were satisfied with Antonio and his lovely wife Sylvia who takes care of the house and the guests as if it was theirs. They are polite, discreet, honest and positive people, and it will be a pleasure to see them again next year.
I also want to thank you dear Rita for the extraordinary service that you provide, and also all the people of Tropical Homes who were so kind and helpful. You are a great team and you can be proud of it !
Casa Cielo Mar is an oasis of peace and beauty and we are already happy to come back,
Sincerely,
Mireille and Joseph
***** FIVE STARS *****
I cannot tell you how much my family and I enjoyed our recent vacation in Playa Portrero, Costa Rica. Our accommodations at the Pacific Beach Condominiums were, simply put, perfect.
We have traveled to many beautiful and tropical locations, have stayed at all-inclusive resorts as well as rented condos and luxury villas. None provided the amazing, local immersion as our visit to Costa Rica, and none provided a backdrop as beautiful and relaxing.
Our conversations with Rita and Roxana were highly informative and professional as we planned out our stay. I’m sure I was a bit of a high-maintenance client working to design the perfect vacation for our family, which included two young, energetic boys (seven and five years old). Rita quickly sought to understand what our family was looking for in a vacation and helped encourage us to stay at the Pacific Beach condos instead of another property that may not have been as well suited for our family. Roxana took the worry out of the up-front planning and set us up with two amazing tours during our stay. We ziplined at Congo Trail and took a 3+ hour private ATV excursion visiting all of the nearby beaches. Both experiences can only be described as amazing.
Upon our arrival to the condo, Jesus, the property manager, greeted us and even made a quick run to the grocery store for us as we were waiting for our rental car to be delivered. He made himself available to us for anything we needed during our stay and promptly answered my phone calls when we had questions.
The proximity of the condo to Portrero beach was perfect. The pool and condo grounds were well kept and helped make the trip very memorable. We felt right at home and didn’t want to leave after our week.
The food in Playa Portrero and neighboring towns was one of the true highlights. Some of the best food we’ve ever had anywhere in the world. The fresh fish and seafood was to die for.
Without a doubt, we hope to make many return trips to this area. I would highly recommend Tropical Homes of Costa Rica for anyone looking to experience this amazing country.
Pura Vida!
Jason Bass
March/ 2017
If you’re planning a vacation to Playa Flamingo Costa Rica, you’re sure to have lots of questions about the area, especially One of the most common questions we hear is, “Where is the airport in Playa Flamingo?” The answer may surprise you!
While there’s no airport that lets you right out onto the beach – as much as we would love to slide out of the airplane in our swimsuits and start the vacation off right! But there are 3 airports you should be familiar with that will get you to Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica in no time.
If you’re going to use a connecting flight from San Jose Airport, Tamarindo has daily flights that will get you as close as an aircraft can get you to our beautiful white sand beaches. It’s just a 30-minute drive from Playa Flamingo, and 5 minutes into the heart of Tamarindo if you need to pick up some things on the way.
Liberia International Airport (LIR) is also a close-by option if you’re able to snag a cheap flight here. It only takes about 45 minutes to an hour to drive from LIR to Playa Flamingo, which is just enough time to take in the scenery before you succumb to the magnetic pull of our little city.
If you’re thinking of taking your time getting to Playa Flamingo, it may be worth renting a car and driving here from San Jose, which is about a 4-hour drive away. The roads wind through scenic landscapes of mountains, jungles and quaint Tico towns, and you can stop off at different sites along the way to stretch your legs and experience a little more of what Costa Rica has to offer. Companies like Avis, Budget, and Enterprise are ready for you at the airport. There are also companies like Grayline or Interbus for shared shuttles or we can book you a private on. Or if you’re feeling adventurous, you can let someone else do the driving on a (very inexpensive) bus for a longer (6 to 7 hours), but definitely exciting option.
We’re thrilled to have TNO so close by, and the airport has daily connections to LIR and SJO, but, if we may be honest, it’s a waste of your time and money getting on another plane from LIR to TNO. However, a flight from San Jose to either airport is a good bang for your buck if you’re not the scenic-route type (or if you’re just itching to play in the ocean!).
No matter the route you choose to get here, we’re certain you’ll have an amazing time in Playa Flamingo. We’re happy to help you plan every moment from the time you step out of the airport to the time you depart.
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