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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5167 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Playa Avellanas, Guanacaste
  • Avellanas Beach
    12 min walk
  • Playa Lagartillo
    6 min drive
  • Playa Negra
    10 min drive
  • Tamarindo (TNO)
    26 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

PLAYA AVELLANAS TREE HOUSE

*Just click ‘Book Now’*Newly Renovated*
Spend your vacation in our Playa Avellanas Tree House, including 2 bedrooms with ice cold AC, 2 bathrooms, 3 flat screen TVs with Apple TV and Netflix, high speed WiFi, fully equipped kitchen, teak dining table, lots of local art work, 2 extra large hammocks, BBQ, covered patio with ceiling fans, and beautiful gardens, all surrounded by nature. This is the perfect place for peace and quiet, relaxation and serenity. The house is very safe and secluded, with an upstairs and a downstairs apartment. The property is all privately gated and on over 1/2 acre. Your reservation includes paid exclusive beach access through neighboring Cabinas Las Olas, and their world famous mangrove boardwalk. This is an incredible place to observe wildlife, enjoy beach walks, superb sunsets, swimming, boogie boarding, surfing, fishing, golfing and so much more. It is a short walk to the beach out front, as well as lots of local restaurants, bars, shops, and groceries. Rental cars are not necessary. Taxis, tours, as well as transfers from Liberia airport (LIR), can all be easily arranged for you.
This vacation home's walkable location gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Avellanas Beach. Features include a gym, a water park, and breakfast (surcharge). The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Services include a concierge, limo or town car service, and babysitting
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts, a gym, and ski-in/ski-out access
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Avellanas Beach and 6 minutes from Playa Lagartillo
This vacation home offers its guests a water park, ski-in/ski-out access, and a fitness center. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly vacation home.

Property manager

Ben Host

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Turkish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Pool/Spa

  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee grinder

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Eco-friendly toiletries

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • Table football
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: you may smoke outside

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Living plant wall
  • Local meal delivery service
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Next to a golf course
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness centre
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Farming classes
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Kayaking on site
  • Cycling on site
  • Golf on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Boating on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Note from host: no outside guests please
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses wind, solar, and geothermal energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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 is also known as

Avellanas Tree House Tamarindo
Playa Avellanas Tree House Tamarindo
Playa Avellanas Tree House Private vacation home
Playa Avellanas Tree House Private vacation home Tamarindo

PLAYA AVELLANAS TREE HOUSE Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 212 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 212 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 212 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 212 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 212 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Brenda G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic Treehouse
The Host Ben is very responsive and kind. I wanted to experience living among the Ticos and we loved it. This place is unique and cozy for the 4 of us girls. There are some minor upgrades needed but we are so easygoing that it was not a bother. We survived a huge thunderstorm and no power for just a couple hours. The property has 2 cats. Also each bedroom has air conditioning and we enjoyed Netflix in the evening. This area is definitely a surf town and several restaurants walking distance. Lola’s was a 10 minute walk. Ben gave us passes to enter via Las Olas in order to get to the beach which was a very impressive walk because we saw monkeys and crabs. At the beac we boogey board and rained a little but that did not bother us. Tamarindo is about a 30 minute drive and that was an amazing experience. We drank, danced and laughed. We met Ben’s friend Jeff and he helped us girl get to know a little more of Playas Avellanas. We ate at La Tia and the Pinto Tico was delicious. I really enjoyed our experience in Costa Rica.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Worth it.
Really enjoyed this tree house. Ben was a great host! He was very responsive to our questions and had great tips for what to do in the area. The actual house comfortably slept the four of us and had ample room for us to lounge and enjoy the weather. I had a great time traveling in Costa Rica, and this location was my favorite!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time in Avellanas!
Stayed here with 3 others and found the location to be very accommodating. The location fit our needs with respect to private parking, security, and location to the beach. We were also able to cook meals in the kitchen which added to the convenience. Avellanas is a great beach town and the beach was a short walk away. It was nice lounging around in the hammock and enjoying the scenery. I would gladly go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay Beautiful Surroundings
The hammocks were so nice and relaxing. There was even monkeys and parrots in the yard. The beach was magnificent and we really had a great time. I can’t say enough nice things. Ben was such a great host. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan t.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful jungle/beach adventure!
Ben met us and welcomed us and showed us around. He gave us great ideas for meals and beach activities, even bringing us a boogie board. Howler monkeys all around in the trees. Two charming cats welcomed us too. The treehouse is a bit rustic but truly a great Costa Rican experience! Our host Ben even joined us for breakfast at the local restaurant. Loved getting to know him!! The mangrove walk to the beach is magical just after sunset and Lola’s restaurante on the beach was a great hangout place with a fun vibe and great food! Highly recommend for the adventurous souls!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Spencer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Tree House Property
This house was a lot of fun and in a good location that is close to a beautiful beach. Ben was an amazing host. He checked up on us, gave us excellent recommendations on things to do and places to eat, gave us access to the beautiful boardwalk accessing the beach, and most of all was extremely nice. The house is a fun Costa Rican house also. It has two levels and had hammocks outside. There is also a small loft on a third level. The house is located inside a locked gate, which is nice for security. We appreciated the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dave B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Fred flinstone accomodations
Poor condition of floor, kitchen, bathroom, bedding, moldy a/c, doors, overall dissatisfaction wud be an understatement...our driver/friend would not go inside...we intend ask for partial refund...only stayed 2 out of 3 days...if we had an option of relocating, we wud have in a new york minute...we renamed it the Fred Flintsone house....marketing photos not accurate at all, same w reviews- no way 5 stars which were the reviews...we did not want to spend any time there....sorry but true...2 starving cats in yard that we fed, no coffee filters to even start the visit...we left some for next unfortunate guest...really felt cheated...bath faucet sprays you with water...poor shower... We can't figure out how they clean anything. Because the interior of the bathroom walls were a heavy stone, and showed real wear...sorry but true, all of this...we are not picky travellers, but this was the bottom of the barrel...we never really unpacked
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Tele L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awsome Host, Great Location.
Hemos sido recibidos por Ben, que está demasiado atento a cualquier detalle o inquietud, es demasiado servicial. La casa del arbol tiene todo lo que se necesita para un hodpedaje cómodo, se encuentra a pocos minutos caminando de Playa Avellanas. Sin duda hemos pasado un agradable fin de semana en familia. Volveremos sin pensarlo! Gracias de nuevo Ben
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful host!!
We really loved our stay at the treehouse, and Ben was a wonderful host. It was a perfect place to have two small families stay on the same property but in separate houses. The beach wasn’t far and Ben was very helpful with recommendations of restaurants and also in setting up our airport transportation. We had a wonderful Christmas vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

A Rustic Wonderland!
The lodging is perfectly fine for a beach vacation, Ben makes the overall experience a 5+! We had a minor issue upon check in, which Ben remedied with sincere apologies. The beaches are beautiful and the upper level deck was a great hang out spot where we spent evenings reminiscing about our childhood. If you are looking for a beach vacation with the basics AND nature at its finest, the tree house is the place for you. Thank you Ben, Chachi and Yoko!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Month at the Tree House
Spent April at the tree house and had a wonderful time. Ben is a great host. Love the location and the peaceful vibe of the property. The property is rustic so don't expect luxury but it is very charming and comfortable. We really enjoyed the upstairs deck and chilled in the hammock often. The neighborhood is great. Love the beach and the local restaurants. if you are looking for a luxury experience this is not your place. If you are looking for an authentic local experience in a quiet community close to a beautiful beach, great waves, and some good restaurants this is for sure a gem. I found great relaxation and peace there. I will be back for sure. Thanks Ben!
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Surf and chill at Avellana Beach
Ben is an awesome host! He went above and beyond to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Walking through the boardwalk every day to the beach was a great experience. We really enjoyed our week there. Thanks Ben for everthing!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vibe!
We were spoiled with getting to see 10 howler monkeys in the tree outside the treehouse. Our main objective was to be at the beach as much as possible. We either walked or drove the short distance. Plenty of local food options between the house and beach. Felt close to nature with the sounds and sightings of birds, geckos, monkeys , iguanas and resident cats.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Laid back getaway
The host, Ben is kind & knowledgeable, super friendly, there when you need him, and respectful of your space. The location was perfect for us, walking distance to a couple small restaurants/bars, and another hotel area (Las Olas) with great staff/food. The walk to the beach (through Las Olas) is fabulous! There is also Lola's restaurant on the south end of the beach. Good surfing (Ben rents surfboards), swimming & sunsets. Recommend having a rental car to visit other North & South beaches for day trips. We rented an SUV which was great because the local roads are not paved. Go knowing you'll be staying in a place close to nature, lots of fun jungle noises (howler monkeys, birds, bugs etc) wifi, A/C, all worked great. Hammocks were comfy, and the upper porch is the best place to hangout. Friendly cats kept us company. Something to have in mind if it's windy, power can go out, it comes back on quickly. We happened to be there during an unseasonably windy week, but Ben was on top of it all. Honestly, we didn't even notice power was out, you can enjoy the outdoors without it. (Headlamps are nice to have, mostly for the walk on road at night). There are a couple places on the property, and a house he rents in front, on the way to the Treehouse. Once you're there it feels very private. Definitely worth the price. We didn't want to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victor J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Costa Rica Beach getaway!
This was the perfect place for a week vacation. We have never been to Costa Rica and didn't really know what to expect. We were traveling with one teenager and two young adults and ourselves, and this property and location was perfect for our family. Short walk to the beach and the sunsets are amazing. The grounds were beautiful. We rented the home in the back of the property and it was perfect. Great kitchen two queen beds and a lovely rock bathroom downstairs and queen bedroom suite upstairs with an awesome deck with a hammock. Perfect for our family. We enjoyed our stay so much and Ben was so helpful securing tours for us and giving us great information on beaches, snorkeling and restaurants to visit. This was a great vacation for our family and we hope to visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with group
Ben was very communicative and check in was easy. The property is pretty, the rooms are air conditioned and the kitchen was well equipped However: The photos and description were misleading. Read the fine print. Cold water only.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander H.

Liked: Cleanliness
something out of a magazine
The hammocks and atmosphere was unbelievable something out of a magazine
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Romantic Getaway
We were looking for a place to getaway for just the two of us and this was the perfect spot! Beautiful cabin away from everything. Once we were there we never left as it had everything we needed. Check-in and management were amazing! The propane tank for the grill was empty but it wasn’t that big of a deal. The long gravel driveway can be a little tricky as it is steep in areas and the turn around is small but we didn’t have any major issues and we had a Ford Flex. Overall it was 5 stars and we’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private Near beach
Property was very secure and private. Great place to relax and just chill for a couple of days. Not 5 star accommodations but clean and comfortable. Ben was super nice and very helpful. Plenty of restaurants and a convenience store close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Perry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach getaway
Had an amazing time at Ben's place in Playa Avellanas. The treehouse was the perfect spot to chill and relax while being conveniently located near the beach and near lots of good eating spots. The place is very quaint and rustic but, that's our style -- if you aren't the camping type this place might not be for you as you are close with nature! Hammocks were well utilized by us -- so comfortable and relaxing and the perfect spot to completely unwind. Our host, Ben was so amazing and instantly you feel like you've know him forever. He makes sure everything is taken care of and is such a nice guy!! Things we enjoyed during our stay: - gelato next door - day trips to Pirate's Bay, Playa Negra, Tamarindo - Reina's chocolate shop -- do the tastings!! - boogie boarding...great surf on the beach - amazing smoothies at most restaurants (passionfruit is a must) This is such a great way to enjoy the Gaunacaste region of Costa Rica! Thank you Ben for the most amazing stay...keep in touch!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bianca P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
property, great people , great food - love the fruit- papaya and mango , great Country. Loved the Howler monkeys the most . Also enjoyed the Iguanas and Costa Rican Squirrels. Ben was a good person to rent from - very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great accommodations and great workers very safe
Great accommodations and staff. This property was very safe. We had everything we needed and more,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Vacation ever wonderful stay
The property was well maintained. It had a cleaning crew that even offered to do laundry for us and clean every day if we needed them to. The place was spotless when we arrived. The scenery in the backyard was absolutely beautiful. There was a lot of space outside to enjoy the scenery. We even had a troop of howler monkeys join us for part of the day. There was also this beautiful bird that started to visit us every day and got so used to us that it would eat out of our hand. Boogie boards on site and an outside grill. Great gelato place next door, Barney and his wife are the best, short walk to the beach through cabinas las olas and a little mini mart within walking distance we got to know the guy there very well also. Everyone we have met has been so kind and so helpful best customer service experience I have ever encountered and all the restaurants around there are absolutely amazing great food which we would not have known about if it wasn't for our host Ben. Out of all the things I could compliment about this property I would say that the interaction we had with Ben was what really made it the perfect stay. He was so helpful in so many ways. He would tell us the events in the area we could go see, different places to visit and where to eat. If we had any kind of issue whatsoever it was addressed immediately. Answered any questions we had. He was so helpful. His cleaning ladies were also so kind and polite. None of them were ever intrusive. We welcomed Ben to sit and talk with us because he was such great company. He's a very kind and thoughtful person and made sure our every need was met with a smile on his face. It was such a pleasure to have met them all. They were all very amazing warm and welcoming people. I would highly recommend staying here. The overall experience was wonderful. We were pura vida for sure. Not a worry in the world. PS I forgot to mention the cats on the property. They were so friendly and felt they were part of our little family. I enjoyed having them there. I felt comfortable knowing they were there to keep any kind of critters away. One more thing, we very much enjoyed the hammocks outside especially the one on the deck each one of us took our turn falling asleep in them because it was so comfortable and peaceful. Definitely take advantage of the hammocks. I really can't say enough about the hospitality that was shown. Amazing place amazing people. Thank you Ben and crew.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022