Villa enchanteur avec une grande piscine, des jardins luxuriants, de superbes vues et une intimité totale

We recently spent the last four days of a two week vacation at this beautiful home. My brother said it all shortly after we arrived: "This must be how movie stars vacation!".

The house had spectacular views of the mountains, and we were able to watch both the sunrises and the sunsets from the extensive patios. The pool and hottub were both very clean and perfectly situated with gorgeous landscaping nearby. The pool was a good size, which surprised me as mini pools seem to be common in Costa Rica.

We felt very safe at this house, and appreciated having Elias available to help us out if we had any questions or needed anything.

We had planned on a couple of excursions while in Atenas, but cancelled them as we didn't want to miss a day of hanging out at home! We did however make it to Zoo Ave, which was about a half hour drive from the house. It was very reasonably priced ($15 per adult) and we saw all sorts of animals that we probably would never spot in the wild. If you go, save room for some treats at the end...they have a wonderful assortment of pastries near the exit!

We also made it to the Atenas market Friday morning, where we were able to buy all sorts of fresh vegetables and cheese. Unlike other markets we visited during our vacation, the prices were all posted. This was a great advantage to us as we had been charged what we call the 'gringo price' instead of the 'tico price' elsewhere. We were able to buy anything else we needed at two nearby grocery stores.

The house is a perfect layout for socializing while in the main house, but also allows for people to escape to their own quarters. The kitchen is an entertainer's dream, with a large island where people can sit and talk to the cook.

It seems like a lot of thought has gone into accomodating visitors, such as excellent speakers with an aux jack for mp3 players, a wide variety of reading material and a collection of brochures and menus from nearby attractions and restaurants.

When we were first considering renting this property, we were a bit concerned about the distance to the coast. However, the luxuriousness of this property makes the hour drive well worth it, and the half hour drive to the airport is a godsend if you have an early morning flight out. It is also in a very central location if you plan to visit Arenal Volcano and also go south towards Manuel Antonio Park.

Thanks Joe and Nancy for making this such an inviting and breathtaking retreat!

Our family stayed in Atenas for 3 nights and, for us, Villa Tamarindo was love at first sight. It’s just hard to describe what an incredible place it is: the views, the beauty, the comfort, the luxury. We were greeted by Elias, the on-site caretaker, who couldn’t be a lovelier man. He showed us around, explained the keys, lighting, nuances of the home. It is set up as three separate pagodas surrounding a gorgeous pool and surrounded on all sides by stunning views of forest, hilly pastures and just awe-inspiring nature. No one in my family wanted to leave. Thank you so much to Joe for allowing us some extra time to check out and for sharing your stunning home with us.

The pictures and the description of the property are exactly as promoted. It felt like a Five Star Resort. Elias, the caretaker, was very helpful and attentive. Please look in the guest book for recommended restaurants nearby and activities. What a relaxing vacation it was. We can’t wait to come back.

The property is magnificent and Joe was wonderful to work with on our reservation. Elias met us and showed us around and was nearby if we needed anything. We loved the beautiful views, the cool breezes at night, the wonderful sitting areas, the nice pool and hot tub and everything about the property. Our son has loved staying at Villa Tamarindo in the past and we all look forward to returning for another family vacation.

An incredible property. So comfortable and relaxing. Indoor / outdoor living at its best! Our family enjoyed 9 days at the Villa Tamarindo. Located on the highest point of the Pica Flora neighborhood, this is a large and beautiful property to rent if staying in the Atenas area. Amazing views from every patio & balcony. Perfectly designed and very-well maintained. Centrally located for day trips to many popular locations such as Manuel Antonio, Jacó, Monteverde, Arenal, and San José. Our favorite was Arenal :)

For us, the highlight was the pool. It is huge! One end is about 6 feet deep and the other end has steps to gently enter. Our disabled daughter enjoys splashing, but cannot swim, and she loved the step in area. Elias had the pool perfectly maintained upon arrival. Prior guests left some pool floats (thank you!) The kids could have easily spent our entire stay in the water. At night, the pool and ambiance lighting are exceptional. Pool towels were provided. Two very comfortable hammocks are also on-site as well as a variety of outdoor and patio furniture. There are several outdoor patio's and balconies, each unique, where you can relax and take in the view.

The three living pavilions are perfect. Each has multiple sliding doors for easy indoor/outdoor access. The doors can also be easily locked and secured for privacy or safety with young children. Temperatures approached 90 degrees during our stay and each pavilion was entirely comfortable without AC.

We enjoyed animal and bird watching! From cattle and horses on the surrounding hillsides to a variety of birds flying tree to tree, to the iguanas living on the roof, our binoculars were kept in use. There is also a lovely patio above the garage that provides a spectacular view. While in Manuel Antonio National Park, a group of people were huddled together taking pictures of an Iguana. We thought to ourselves, "we have 5 of those in the tree & on the roof outside our kitchen!"

If you choose to rent this property, plan plenty of time to spend at the home. You will regret it otherwise! Joe was excellent in providing any information requested. The property was easy to find using the Waze app. We also enjoyed Atenas--the grocery store, the plaza, restaurants, etc. We definitely want to return!