Casa Monacita, Breathtaking Ocean Views, Beach Walking Distance
About this house rental
Located in Tamarindo, this attractive house for £86 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. *** PLEASE NOTE: This listing is overarching for all our three apartments and will show as available as long as we have availability for at least 2 guests. You will be assigned an apartment based on availability and headcount: up to 2 persons - Studio El Coco or La Casita based on availability up to 5 persons - 2-bedroom/1 bathroom Las Palmas . In case you have a preference, please indicate clearly in your inquiry *** Located just minutes up the hill from many of Tamarindo's most coveted surf spots, Casa Monacita features mesmerizing ocean views worth writing home about. Enjoy those breathtaking views from our rooftop or from one of our three fully equipped apartments. Sit back, and relax or stroll through town or on the beach. Immerse yourself in Costa Rica’s beautiful nature while also enjoying your favorite outdoor activity such as horseback riding, hiking, surfing.... options are endless. Whatever your needs are, our on-site Team, as well as our friends around town, will make every effort to provide you with the ultimate vacation experience. Choose from one of our three apartments featuring * Studio or 2 bedroom apartment * fully equipped kitchen * private bathroom * walk-in closets (some) * AC units * ocean views (some) Other amenities include: * Pool overlooking the Ocean * Rooftop terrace * BBQ for your use (charcoal is provided!) * Free high speed WiFi * only 0.4 miles to the beach * extra pool & beach towels We can also help with activity info/planning as well as arranging transport services for you. Rule always is - just ask away :-)
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Hot Tub / Spa
Map of Tamarindo
Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(43 Reviews)
5.0
Great place up the hill from the beach. Walk down is easy. Parking and road are typical cr hillside,,,,
5.0
Casa Monacita was a beautiful place to stay, and only a 10 minute walk to the ocean. So clean and a lovely view. Mona and her assistant were so helpful — we couldn’t have asked for better hosts. 10/10 would stay here again :)
5.0
It was very relaxing and enjoyable. I recommend staying here!!
5.0
Stayed here for a couple of nights in May 2023. Great location in Tamarindo. Close enough to everything, far enough from the noise and crowds. Beautiful views from the patio area. Very friendly host.
5.0
Mona was very accommodating and the property offered great AC, laundry, WiFi, and a quiet, peaceful location with howler monkey sightings.
It is uphill, which makes for a great view, and while very manageable for the modestly fit individual, I would recommend a taxi or car if you have luggage, or walking uphill on a dirt road isn’t your thing.
Mona is fantastic and the vibe is great! Awesome value and would absolutely stay again.
5.0
The casita was very clean and private. There was much outdoor space for relaxing with gorgeous views and the pool was perfect for cooling off. Monkeys came to visit most days in the trees right outside our room.
As others have mentioned the hill leading to the casa was quite steep and rugged, we chose to drive our rental car to town.
Mona is a delight and so helpful and quick to respond. Highly recommend!
5.0
My husband and I had such a wonderful stay. Mona was very responsive when I had questions and was more than accommodating. The best part was waking up to the monkeys right next to our room in the tree. The room was comfortable and the air conditioning worked great. The view up on the mountain is breathtaking and the sunsets were surreal. The busy little town of Tamarindo is a short 10 minute walk away. Be prepared to walk up and down a rather steep hill to get from your room to the beach. It was worth the uphill walks because we were able to enjoy the nature and sunsets on the mountain. We had a fabulous time and can’t wait to visit again.
5.0
Had an amazing time staying at Casa Monacita. Such a beautiful location and layout.
Mona made the stay even better because she is so helpful and accessible and accommodating.
I loved being so close to the beach but it as a quiet escape.
I will definitely be back!
5.0
Mona was an awesome hostess. Her place was a paradise, very clean, and the views were just gorgeous. I rented a car (as I always do) and it was about a two minute drive for my sunrise walk on the beach and breakfast (this place was her recommendation) afterward almost every day.
It was perfect for me and my stay.
5.0
Mona was great! Place had beautiful views and great outdoor space to relax. Would recommend for a Tamarindo stay. Great surfing and beach is a short walk.
5.0
Great spot right above Tamarindo
Mona was great! Place had beautiful views and great outdoor space to relax. Would recommend for a Tamarindo stay. Great surfing and beach is a short walk.
5.0
Very nice and clean property in a great location.
5.0
Great location
Very nice and clean property in a great location.
5.0
Wonderful property to stay at. Felt very comfortable. Loved the pool and the view. Very quiet location and had all the comforts we needed. The one, very small item that I did not like was the steep hill. Wasn't something I could manage walking comfortably so having a vehicle was important.
Mona, our host, is lovely - so kind and caring. Miguel who looked after cleaning and maintenance was always available to help, drive, or get us anything we needed.
Truly enjoyed our stay so much that we changed the last few days of our travels to go back and relax by the pool before heading home. Would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Home away from home
Wonderful property to stay at. Felt very comfortable. Loved the pool and the view. Very quiet location and had all the comforts we needed. The one, very small item that I did not like was the steep hill. Wasn't something I could manage walking comfortably so having a vehicle was important.
Mona, our host, is lovely - so kind and caring. Miguel who looked after cleaning and maintenance was always available to help, drive, or get us anything we needed.
Truly enjoyed our stay so much that we changed the last few days of our travels to go back and relax by the pool before heading home. Would definitely stay here again.
2.0
It’s hard to give a proper rating because…
We were excited to stay here but got stood up during check-in. We’ve been in communication days before with Mona and told her when we would arrive. No one was there and we waited 1.5 hours for someone to show up. We texted and called multiple times. We ended up asking for a full refund and checked ourselves at a close by resort because it was getting dark and we don’t know the area. . She apologized many times and credited us our money back with an extra $50 for our troubles. It turns out that her assistant was supposed to show up and they didn’t. We think Mona is sincere and all the other reviews love her. Maybe she needs a new assistant? All we know is that we ended up spending twice as much at a resort that wasn’t in our planned budget. Although, it was very nice and we loved it. Oh well!
2.0
Big oops!
It’s hard to give a proper rating because…
We were excited to stay here but got stood up during check-in. We’ve been in communication days before with Mona and told her when we would arrive. No one was there and we waited 1.5 hours for someone to show up. We texted and called multiple times. We ended up asking for a full refund and checked ourselves at a close by resort because it was getting dark and we don’t know the area. . She apologized many times and credited us our money back with an extra $50 for our troubles. It turns out that her assistant was supposed to show up and they didn’t. We think Mona is sincere and all the other reviews love her. Maybe she needs a new assistant? All we know is that we ended up spending twice as much at a resort that wasn’t in our planned budget. Although, it was very nice and we loved it. Oh well!
5.0
Great location
Nice and quiet. Short walk to beach. Great place!
5.0
Mona and her proper are both so beautiful! She is truly and incredible host and was beyond friendly, accommodating, and supportive. The stay is perfect if you was a minor seclusion from being right in town, with a super easy walking distance to everything (though prepare to gain some muscle strength walking up and down a hill 😉). I would absolutely stay here again and recommend to anyone looking for a place in the area!
5.0
Paradise
Mona and her proper are both so beautiful! She is truly and incredible host and was beyond friendly, accommodating, and supportive. The stay is perfect if you was a minor seclusion from being right in town, with a super easy walking distance to everything (though prepare to gain some muscle strength walking up and down a hill 😉). I would absolutely stay here again and recommend to anyone looking for a place in the area!
5.0
Wonderful!
5.0
Perfect place in stay away from the crowds!
Wonderful!
5.0
We enjoyed hanging out there and dipping in the pool, then walking down the hill to go surfing and shop or eat at many restaurants. Mona is really nice and speaks excellent English. Monkeys and all kinds of birds are observed from the deck in front of the Casa. Truly a lovely experience!
5.0
Tranquil oasis
We enjoyed hanging out there and dipping in the pool, then walking down the hill to go surfing and shop or eat at many restaurants. Mona is really nice and speaks excellent English. Monkeys and all kinds of birds are observed from the deck in front of the Casa. Truly a lovely experience!
5.0
Great outdoor spaces with an ocean view. Many birds and a visit from howler monkeys. Short hill walk down to the beach. Recommend!
5.0
Perfect view close to the action but far enough away
Great outdoor spaces with an ocean view. Many birds and a visit from howler monkeys. Short hill walk down to the beach. Recommend!
5.0
The view was amazing and property was well kept. Mona is a great host and a pleasure to talk to
5.0
Great Host and property!
The view was amazing and property was well kept. Mona is a great host and a pleasure to talk to
4.0
Nice location with easy access to shops, restaurants and beach.
Mona was very friendly and helpful throughout our stay.
5.0
A Great Find!
The team at Casa Monacita are amazing: helpful; accommodating; entertaining. The location was perfect for us. A little bit off the beach but within walking distance of surf, sand, good food. Very doable for these two seniors! We enjoyed hanging out in the hammocks in the shade and enjoying the view before a refreshing dip in the small but picaresque pool. And the view!!!! This place is a repeater!!!
5.0
Exceptional hosting & great property!!
We had such an amazing time here!! Mona & Miguel went out of their way to make sure we were beyond taken care of. Our group of 9 adults loved the property and was perfect for our adventure. The place has magical sunsets on the terrace (we recommend grilling out up there), the pool is refreshing and an amazing place to hang during the hot sun, and you can see monkeys, iguanas and more roam the property.
Yes, there are stairs and anyone who gives a 1 star review based on that should not be considered...
It is Costa Rica, there are stairs and uneven ground everywhere!!
Mona made sure we had access to surfboard lessons/rentals, excellent tours and transportation when needed. When we come back to Tamarindo, we are definitely staying here again!!
Much love from Detroit ❤️
5.0
Great location with beautiful views
Mona and her mother are amazing hosts. They are available whenever you need them. The location is great and the views are amazing. The hill is a bit steep, but worth it for the views. We walked up and down the hill multiple times a day. Casa Monacita is a great location within walking distance of Tamarindo and the beach. And if you feel like staying in, they have a nice little pool.
5.0
Best place and best hosts ever!
We had a wonderful time staying at Casa Monacita! The place is beautiful and has a spectacular view. You will want to watch the sunset every night from here. The room was spacious, clean, and had a/c. There is even a fridge and stove to use in the room. Mona and Momma were the best! They had spot on recommendations for things to go or restaurants to try. They even helped us book some an awesome sunset cruise! We had such a great time here and we know you will too!!!
5.0
Wonderful!
Our stay was amazing! Mona and her mom were so helpful!
Road to get up is pretty steep but we were able to do it in our car and we walked up and down it throughout our stay and it was great! We had the place to our self so that was a plus when it came to the pool area!
They had construction going on well are stay was happening which we didn’t know about. Started at 6am and ended at 6pm. Was probably only thing we were bummed out about.
I would most definitely would stay here again!
5.0
Great place to stay in Tamarindo!
We enjoyed our vacation very much! Although climbing the hill was a beast, by the end of our trip we didn't have to stop to catch our breath half way up. The Casa is charming and comfortable and the owners are amazing! They arranged our excursions and shuttles and were very accommodating no matter what we asked. Highly recommend Casa Monacita!!!
5.0
Priceless views and unsurpassed hospitality
Mona, Iris, and Rebecca helped make our trip to Costa Rica a dream come true. They were extremely attentive and even coordinated a night turtle watching tour for us. The Casa is truly a gem of Tamarindo, as we enjoyed many amazing sunsets from the rooftop and pool. We can't wait to come back and stay again!!
5.0
Fantastic place to stay in Costa Rica
My family stayed two nights in Casa Monacita. We thought the accommodations were very Excellent and we had no difficulties. Iris was an excellent hostess and made sure that we were very comfortable and had everything we needed. We loved the view and the accommodations. And the kids love the pool more than anything. We would totally stay there again If we are in Tamarindo Costa Rica again.
4.0
Awesome location, Awesome staff!
We had a really lovely stay here for Christmas! Iris and the rest of the staff were really accommodating for all of our needs and questions; they gave great recommendations and booked adventure tours for us. We were able to bring our dog which was great, because not many places in the area accepted dogs. We loved taking a walk to the beach (short, only about 10 minute walk), enjoying the ocean view from the pool, and reading and watching the sun set from the lounge chairs around the property (all hand-built by Iris!). We were a little hot between the angle of the sun directly on the property, a bit of an exposed hike up a mountain to get to the property, and some small issues with the A/C (which they helped try to fix immediately once we mentioned it!) - otherwise it would have been 5/5 for sure! We would definitely stay here again!
4.0
Wonderful outdoor living and view
The best thing about this property is the views from the outdoor common areas. We stayed in the casita, which at first was dissappointing. The view is of the hillsides, not the ocean, and there are a lot of stairs to get to it. However, once we were there for a while, I realized that the casita's privacy made up for the disappointing aspects. The roof of the casita had a great ocean view, and we spent a lot of time up there. The upper units had better views and fewer stairs, but in the end I preferred the casita because of the privacy. We also had a kitchenette which was stocked with enough cookware and dishes for basic meal preparation.
There was a very high outdoor covered patio for watching sunsets and it had the best view. From the casita it was about 3 1/2 flights of stairs up, but worth every step.
It's an easy walk to down the beach and town, but the hill to get back might be formidable for some. However, I lost weight during my trip to Costa Rica, and I attribute it to the stairs and hill. What's bad about that?
Best of all, the owner's mother, Iris was in residence, and she was a pleasure.
5.0
We loved it and you will too
This is absolutely the place to stay if you're wanting to go to Costa Rica. Pat and Eryn are wonderful hosts! Yes the house is on a very steep hill (but you need to burn off all the food and beer you drink while in Costa Rica) plus with it being on a hill you get a wonderful breeze that you don't get if you're below the hill. Monkeys come to visit at sunset and you have a dog and cat that greets you when you are there. The house is amazing! The pool is much needed after the climb up the hill and to relax and watch the sunset. Tamarindo has a friendly and alive type atmosphere. Hope you all have as much fun as we did.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Tamarindo?
The average price for a rental in Tamarindo is £133 per night. This rental is £47 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Casa Monacita, Breathtaking Ocean Views, Beach Walking Distance. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Casa Monacita, Breathtaking Ocean Views, Beach Walking Distance. Enjoy the water!
Is Casa Monacita, Breathtaking Ocean Views, Beach Walking Distance pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Casa Monacita, Breathtaking Ocean Views, Beach Walking Distance?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.