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Spectacular Ocean View, beachfront with 3 swimming pools, snorkel gear included

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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
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Smart TV, DVD player, toys, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4102 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Playa Ocotal, Provincia de Guanacaste
  • Ocotal Beach
    1 min walk
  • Bahia Pez Vela Beach
    5 min drive
  • Coco Beach
    6 min drive
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    42 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Spectacular Ocean View, beachfront with 3 swimming pools, snorkel gear included

Spend your day at the “Blue Flag” beach, by one of three pools or take an excursion to one of the many adventures available. We do our best to make it easy for all our guests.
Los Almendros is an upscale, beachfront development on Playa Ocotal's northern shore. This modern gated community has 43 privately owned condominiums and 24 hour security. It is the only development right on Ocotal beach. The development has 3 swimming pools, 2 outdoor barbecues and a covered gazebo. Condo 42 is the end unit on Los Almendros' premium front row. The condo's rear patio is located directly above a small tropical forest. The patio has a beautiful ocean view. It also provides nature lovers an excellent vantage point to observe many colourful birds, howler monkeys, and other amazing wildlife living in the trees below. It is a short 2 minute walk down the hill from the condo to Ocotal Beach.

Our condo is rated as one of Los Almendros' superior rental units. This condo is Los Almendros' most popular and best equipped two bedroom unit. We offer many extras to our guests that enable them to have a more memorable and relaxing vacation:
1) Beautiful ocean view
2) Very quiet and private. No condos above or below. No passing auto traffic
3) Screened rear patio with overhead fan and light
4) 42 inch sony flat screen television, dvd player and bluetooth music speaker
5) Well equipped kitchen with breakfast bar
6) Tastefully decorated with art and pottery
7) Three independently controlled split level A/C units (living room, and both bedrooms)
8) Hermex safe (combo set by guest)
9) Deadbolt locks on all exterior doors
10) Wall mounted hairdryers in both bathrooms
11) Covered, secured parking a few steps from the front door
12) linens and towels provided
13) Snorkeling equipment included (adult and children sizes)
14) Free cruiser bicycles: two bikes w/baskets
15) Binoculars
16) Beach canopy/sun shield: ZiggyShade
17) Beach chairs, beach towels, coolers
18) Washer, dryer, iron and ironing board
19) swimming pool toys: Kick boards and inflatables
20) 2 military style cots available for small children (upon request)
21) Pack & Play for infants/toddlers (upon request)

Our condo is the only 2 bedroom rental unit with a screened rear patio. In the evening guests can relax and listen to the ocean surf without being bothered by insects attracted by the overhead light. The ability to use the patio day or night greatly increases the condo's living space.

Outstanding swimming and snorkeling: Playa Ocotal is one of Guanacaste's quietest and cleanest "Blue Flag Beaches". The ocean surf is very gentle. Travel guides recommend Playa Ocotal to outdoor enthusiasts who want to snorkel from a Guanacaste beach. Snorkelers drive many miles to explore the rock formations at both ends of Playa Ocotal Beach. Playa Ocotal's best snorkeling is directly below Los Almendros. On most days, you can see numerous species of colorful tropical fish including angel fish, game fish, eels, octopi, puffer fish, rays and many more, in Playa Ocotal's tranquil waters.

Playas del Coco is Guanacaste's fastest growing beach community. The town is a 5 minute drive from Los Almendros. A taxi is fairly inexpensive to town. Coco has modern grocery stores, pharmacies, banks, ATM machines, many restaurants, ice cream shops, many bars/pubs, souvenir shops, and an emergency medical facility. You’ll even find small grocery stores and family restaurants on the way to Coco from condo.

Excursion planning: Playa Ocotal is a great location from which to initiate day trips. Los Almendros has an experienced bilingual office staff that assists guests in making reservations for deep sea fishing, diving, snorkeling, sailing, rafting, tubing, zip lining, massages, hiking, bird watching, hot springs, rain forest tours, volcanoes, canopy tours, and horse back riding. There is multiple dive companies located in Coco for any scuba enthusiasts.

Father Rooster's restaurant is one of Ocotal's most popular restaurants and it is located about 100 meters from the entrance of Los Almendros. It is located right on the beach and is open for lunch and dinner. It is a great place to enjoy a delicious tropical drink, enjoy a meal and take in the fabulous sunset.

Transportation: A car is nice to have but not a necessity in Costa Rica. Taxis from Los Almendros to Coco are fairly inexpensive Bilingual tour operators provide affordable transportation from Los Almendros to Guanacaste tourist attractions. Taxi service is available to and from Liberia airport.

Bicycles: We provide our guests with two cruisers. Both bicycles have a basket and a comfortable saddle seat.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this condo's great beach location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ocotal Beach. The condo includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, washer/dryer, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the beach and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Ocotal Beach and 6 minutes by car from Coco Beach
As a guest of this condo, you'll find barbecue grills and tour/ticket assistance. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Sardinal condo is smoke free.

Property manager

Mark Tompsett and Cheryle Croucher

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lifts
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Safe
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking on site
  • Cycling on site
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Gated community
  • Unit size: 1100 sq ft (102 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 3102758530

Spectacular Ocean View, beachfront with 3 swimming pools, snorkel gear included Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 125 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 125 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Condo
Came down to visit a couple of friends. Great location, right on the beach. Rented golf cart to get back and forth around area. Saw monkeys off deck 3 of the mornings.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caysie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Rental
This accommodation provided an exceptional stay. The unit was impeccably clean and secure, with 24/7 on-site security. Communication with the owner was excellent. While we had our own snorkeling gear, the property offered a variety of sizes for guests to borrow, which proved invaluable when my husband lost a fin. The stunning ocean view and efficient air conditioning made our stay comfortable and enjoyable. The convenient path leading directly to the beach was a highlight, and we discovered that the best snorkeling was right at our doorstep. The nearby town offered a charming atmosphere with numerous dining and entertainment options. Overall, this property exceeded our expectations and provided a memorable experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience - even better place
It was a great location with a breathtaking view; the condo was well equipped with everything you could possibly need during your stay. Mark was always willing to help out on anything we might have needed. I highly recommend; you will not regret this stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful stay
We spent a wonderful 9 nights in this nicely appointed, beautifully located condo. I was very surprised at the variety of snorkeling gear that was made available, plus copious amounts of other nice beach gear available to us. This spot is wonderfully quiet and peaceful, but very close to Coco when you want to go in for a little night life. There was plenty of cookware for us to enjoy the fresh fish and other meats available at the local markets, something this semi-foodie family loved.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Loved the condo! The view was amazing and very spacious. Our favorite thing was the snorkeling along the rocks just in front of the condo. The host was helpful and informative. Highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beat high expectations!
We chose this condo because of the location but also the kayaks, snorkeling gear and bicycles. All the gear made the condo a real bargain. We appreciated the welcome bag of coffee and that there was laundry detergent (we did not have our own vehicle but took a taxi to Playa del Coco for a meal and groceries every other day). The kitchen was well stocked. Our children enjoyed watching some of the dvd's in the evenings when they tired from all the fun activity of the day. The beach and pools were an excellent combination. The water was clean and warm in both locations and close by. The house also had nice clean hot water with a great rainforest shower! We enjoyed seeing and hearing the howler monkeys in the tree right next to the deck. The property manager, Mark, was terrific at communication from the very start providing helpful information. Thanks to the property and Mark for an excellent start to our vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Marion

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
What a great property! We loved the condo. The view from the balcony was amazing. The extras the hosts keep in equipment made it easy to do so many things. We loved the property and the security, office and grounds staff were wonderful. The neighbors were all super friendly, too. Definitely did not disappoint!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent view and easy access to the beach. Condo is secluded and peaceful. We loved the snorkeling equipment!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily Hickley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Most Memorable Family Vacation
We stayed from July 4th to July 11th 2024 and had the best time. Mark was in contact with us from the time of booking until the end of our vacation. He gave us some great information and tips which we took full advantage of during our stay. The condo was stocked with everything we needed and more. We will definitely be back again in the future! Trip Favs - The Monkey Bar is a must! It is about a 30 min drive and you will want to go early in the morning to see/feed then monkeys. Marcy's half day boat tour is also a must. He is very knowledgeable and knows all of the good spots to see wildlife. Highlights were swiming with the sea turtles and the dolphins in the wake of the boat. Mystic Rides Boat Trips Coco Beach. Thank you for a great trip Mark!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful as always
This is our second year staying in Mark's condo. We love his codo, the views, and the people. Mark is excellent at communicating. Carlso and the other staff were always helpful. Miseal made sure we were safe. We used Memo for airport transfers and tours. We can't wait to come back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax away from the crowds
We loved our stay at this condo. We ended our stay here and were looking to relax. This place fit the bill. It was a short, if a little steep, walk to the beach. A few times we were the only people on the beach. At its busiest it was never crowded. We hit the markets and took advantage of the well stocked kitchen. Father roosters was great for the occasional drink or dinner. The facilities pools were very nice. All the things you might want for the beach is provided. We had a great stay and highly recommend this if you are looking for a nice clean and quiet beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus H., Southern Utah

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in Every Way
Our stay was perfect. The host was so attentive to everything from giving information about the place to info about the area. We would love to stay there for much more time. We loved the amenities and used them for snorkeling etc. The wildlife viewing from the windows was fantastic. The views will be in my memory forever. I can't say enough good about this stay. We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Muy Hermosa! We can't wait to come back!
This was our first trip to Costa Rica. We toured different areas of Costa Rica for first few days of our arrival (La Fortuna and Bijagua). Our stay at Mark and Cheryl's property was perfect! The view, the beach, nearby amenities were perfect for the last 4 days of our one week stay. We can't wait to come back and stay longer next time! Definitely want to spend more time in this area. Coco was good to visit for some great Happy Hour specials and good food and entertainment. The pools and Father Roosters close by were a great option too. Great communication and information from Mark, like others have said the condo is perfectly equipped with everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K., Scottsdale, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Beachfront base to explore Costa Rica
Beautiful place to explore the costa rica beaches and nw area. Mark’s suggestions and communication was fantastic. He connected us with a superb travel guide who showed us much of the area/ even a trip into Nicaragua. This place has most of the gear you will need making it easy to explore without having to buy/rent things. A definite gem.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey Lynne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay at Mark and Cheryl’s condo. Mark is beyond helpful. Always quick to communicate. Gave us several amazing tour recommendations. Memo from Memo Adventures was fantastic. The snorkel/beach tour we did with pelicano sports fishing was awesome too. Condo is well equipped. Has every thing you need. The snorkel closet overflowed and we took advantage and snorkeled in the little tidal pool right down the hill from the condo. Kayaking was wonderful. Didn’t use the bikes, but nice to have them available. Small pool closest to the condo felt like our own private pool as no one was ever there. Father Rooster’s was yummy. Live music twice during the week we were there. So fun dancing on the beach. The showers are wonderful. Mark and Cheryl thought of everything. Even a black washcloth in the bath to use for makeup removal (I hate getting makeup on white clothes). Stay here. You won’t be disappointed Tracey Landenberg PA
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mark is an amazing host and the location on the beach could not be more beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Stay
We started our vacation for 4 nights here at this condo. Everything was just as described. We loved snorkeling a few feet away and we were grateful for the equipment that was at the condo. It is well furnished and has everything you need for a beach vacation. We loved our stay and will be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S., McCall, Idaho

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptionally Wonderful Experience!
I am so thankful we chose this Vrbo! The condo has everything you need for living and recreation. It’s a 1 min walk to the gorgeous beach with clear waters and great snorkeling! 1 of the 3 pools is just a hop and skip from the condo and all of them are convenient. You are surrounded by trees, flowers, and wildlife! We saw so many birds, friendly iguanas and monkeys! We enjoyed our coffee on the patio every morning watching the birds and monkeys and listening to the waves on the beach. It’s paradise! Father Roosters is right on the beach by the condo and they have great food, beverages (great piña colada!) and live music! To get into Coco Beach it’s a $10 taxi ride and the condo staff at the gate call them for you. Good restaurants and shopping in Coco and Culture. We also used Memo Adventures 2 of the days and did zip lining, horseback riding, water slides in the forest, swimming in waterfalls and an ecopark where we saw so many sloths, frogs and more. Really, this location has it all and the hosts are the best! The condo has local art and some hand painted pictures by one of the hosts that are beautiful. Booking this Condo made our trip incredible.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection!
Perfect place for a getaway. Host goes above an beyond to make sure your vacation has EVERYTHING you need. Bikes, kayaks, snorkeling gear OH MY! You will also get an detailed itinerary of EVERYTHING you could possibly want to do in the area. Even if you want to do nothing, the secluded black sands beach is a 5 minute walk away. Couldn’t possible ask for more.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little slice of heaven
Located on a beautiful beach the condo provided us with everything we needed and more including visits by the howler monkey family who entertained us on a regular basis. The beach was fabulous and it was just a short cab ride to town where there is an abundance of supermarkets and restaurants. Thank you Mark and Cheryl for sharing your bit of paradise with us.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our first ever visit to Costa Rica!
Beautiful condo with views of a picturesque bay. Clean and neat as a pin. Mark is an awesome host. He made sure we had everything we needed without being overbearing. The condo is very well stocked with beach gear. He even gave us access to his kayaks and bicycles! Getting into the gated property was a breeze. Four howler monkeys provided a welcome chorus at sunset on our first night but stopped after a few minutes and certainly weren't a nuisance or anything. Just couldn't have asked for a better place to stay for our first visit. Highly recommend!! Pura vida!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

France L., Ottawa

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
We spent an amazing week at Los Almendros. We communicated with Mark before booking and we were very pleased with the communications. Mark answered all our questions before we booked and was an amazing host, providing us with all sorts of valuable information before we got there. As an owner, I would give him a 10* if I could. One of the best VRBO host we've had the pleasure of dealing with, and we use VRBO a lot. The unit is great, exactly as you see in the pictures. It's spacious, clean, comfortable beds and everything you need in the kitchen. The screened in porch is the best! All amenities, inside and outside the condo, were great. Monkeys, birds, iguanas right there, even a resident Tiger Heron at pool #2 that is very interesting to watch. Lots of snorkel gear, chairs, sun shade, beach towels, coolers... everything you need! We loved the condo complex and used 2 of the 3 pools, met some great people along the way. The beach is great, smaller but much quieter than Coco or Hermosa. We had a rental car and toured around, to see more of the surrounding areas. We didn't use the kayaks... I don't how we would have carried them up and down the hill :-) This is not a location for people with mobility issues. We are in good shape and the hill was steep, especially when the heat is at its peak! Staff at the reception were great and Carlos is super nice. Thank you Mark for opening your place to us and allowing us to discover Playa Ocotal. What a treat it was!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
My wife and I just got back from an amazing week in Playa Ocotal. The condo was well equipped and comfortable and had everything we needed. The owner was very responsive and answered questions within minutes. The condo complex itself was beautiful and the pools were great. The beach was one of the best I’ve seen with black sand with flecks of gold and we had Howler monkeys right off the balcony. We’ll definitely be back. Glenn and Kathryn
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing, Peaceful & Friendly
What a great spot! The view each morning and evening was wonderful to take in. It is a beautiful quiet haven and is only a 10 minute ride to the busier del Coco. The host has thoughtfully arranged and supplied almost everything you might need (snorkel gear, chairs, generously supplied kitchen utensils, the list goes on). Lots of good spots to watch the sunset and a few other beaches to walk along as well. We liked Playa Ocotal as we weren’t bothered as much by vendors. Restaurants: Father Roosters on the beach is another awesome feature. In del Coco you have to go to Sol et Fuente - a unique experience. The Look Out at the top of one of the hills is pretty awesome too (5minite drive). We met lots of really nice people who either owned or rented at Los Almendros. They were all very friendly and welcoming. The staff were very attentive and informative. The grounds and upkeep are well managed. Honestly, we’ll be back again and would recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pura Vida Paradise!
We had a great week in paradise. Mark was by far the best host; great communications and extremely responsive. His recommendations were very helpful. The condo was well stocked (especially all the beach gear) and comfortable. Loved our time on the patio, especially watching the sunsets. We enjoyed the infinity pool and the larger pool on site and countless hours on the beach. The hike up to the condo provided great exercise every day. Memo was amazing to work with. He provided transportation to and from the airport and took us to the Sloth Sanctuary - great tour. We enjoyed Father Roosters for drinks and food on the beach and Mar Azul and Sugoi for dinners. We highly recommend Mark and Cheryl’s home! Pura Vida!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024