Casa Zen 4BR / 3. 5BA Pool Beachfront Community Playa Grande

We enjoyed the house and location. The house was well stocked with family games. The a/c was amazing for some of the hottest days. The house could use some inexpensive upgrades such as decent pillows and new mattresses in the smaller bedrooms. All in all a good stay!

Loved the house, second time we’ve been there. Really close to the beach (walking distance), great administration. Perfect place for families with small kids because pool is right in the terrace.

The house was lovely! The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was well equipped, and the floor plan was spacious. The area felt safe and the alarm was a nice feature. We were close to the beach, Tamarindo, and yummy restaurants. I did not give the place 5 stars simply because the house comes with complimentary concierge service, as well as internet, and those had issues. We are not looking to spend time on social media or shopping while in a beautiful country, but Internet is the primary way for communicating in Costa Rica through the WhatsApp. We did not have internet for three days so making reservations for excursions was difficult; we had to walk to town to connect. I understand things happen and service goes out but we could not get assistance from our concierge provider while the managers from the neighboring houses already had theirs fixed. We had a sick baby that had to go to urgent care one night and we didn't have service. Again, things happen, but she was not available to help us get the service back up and running. When we checked in the manager/concierge person was not there to let us in as planned. She arranged surf boards for us but then asked where the boards came from after we checked out to which we replied she had arranged and she said she didn't. She was just very unavailable and unprofessional, but very nice. There were small things that need to be fixed like the shower faucets and door handles, but I noticed in earlier reviews, those were previous issues that as the manager of the house, she should address. Again, beautiful house! Beautiful beach! We had a lovely time and would definitely go again if you would have us. I would encourage better response, better communication, and better maintenance. Thanks for letting us stay in your home Paul!

Casa Zen is a perfect name for this home. Serenity abounds in a beautiful home. First class accommodations and plenty of room for all. The home is ideally located a short stroll to the beach in a gated community. You can hear the waves from the back patio. Top notch appliances, furniture and security system. Back patio and pool are ideal for afternoon and evening activities/relaxation. In walking distance to most Playa Grande restaurants. Only a 5 minute walk to the Tamarindo water taxi. Surfing is fantastic and the sunsets are unbelievable. Truly a treasure for relaxation and play.

Added benefit is the property manager, Kristi, who was extremely helpful with any home/community questions and issue mitigation. She is also well connected with the local community for event planning and recommendations.

I highly recommend this property for your Costa Rican adventure!

A group of us stayed at Casa Zen while in Costa Rica and we absolutely LOVED it! Very close to the beach/good restaurants in Playa Grande (Café Mar Azul was our favorite), lots of space, and a really nice pool! Each bedroom had it's own bathroom and shower which made getting ready very easy. We all felt extremely safe and enjoyed having our own space. We also loved being away from the touristy spots in Tamarindo, however, it was not far or hard to get to there if needed or wanted. With this being our first trip to Costa Rica, we weren't sure on things to do or what was around us but the property manager, Kristi, was extremely helpful! From before our arrival with helping us get an airport shuttle, to when we were departing, she was so kind and eager to help with whatever we needed or asked. We can't express enough how helpful that was to us! Paul, the property owner was also very helpful and so easy to work with. We are already planning a trip back to Costa Rica and will for sure be checking Casa Zen for availability to stay again!

Thanks Paul and Kristi!