You can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a firepit, and a garden at Playa Avellanas Beach House with Exclusive Beach Access. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking, bicycling, and boating at this vacation home. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to a playground and an arcade/game room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 72100 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
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Gym
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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 Beach House with Exclusive Beach Access
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This charming 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom house is located on a serene 1/2 acre, privately gated, property in the heart of beautiful Playa Avellanas.
Each bedroom has its own California King sized bed, with 1500 count Egyptian cotton sheets, Flatscreen Television with Apple TV, streaming and Netflix, ice cold AC, ceiling fans, strong WiFi, and with lots of lovely local antiques and art work throughout
There is a fully equipped kitchen, along with a giant teak dining table, and 5 extra large incredibly comfortable hammocks to choose from.
The house has a giant family room, also used as an extra living room with dining area, and third super comfy bedroom, for those large family and group gatherings.
This is the perfect place for relaxation. The entire property is very safe, quiet, peaceful & secure.
Enjoy gorgeous beach walks and breath taking sunsets, incredible swimming, surfing, boogie boarding, fishing, golf, wildlife and bird watching and so much more.
Your reservation includes paid exclusive beach access through neighboring Cabinas Las Olas, and their world famous mangrove boardwalk.
It is only a short walk to the beach out front, as well as lots of local restaurants, bars, groceries and shops. Rental cars are not necessary. Enjoy a large variety of local tours. Transfers from Liberia airport (LIR), and taxis can all be easily arranged for you.
There are two other rental houses on this property as well, all private and separate, and sharing the same gate.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Ski lift privileges
Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
Massage
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Limo/town car service
Car available
Car not required
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Kitchenette
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Water dispenser
Dining
Breakfast available for a fee
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Music library
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video games
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Computer monitor
Desk
Desk chair
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
20 accessible parking spaces
Gravel flooring in public areas
No elevator (single-level property)
Single level property
Smooth flooring in public areas
Stair-free path to entrance
Tile flooring in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: No Smoking Inside Please
Services and conveniences
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Meal delivery service
Phone
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
In the city center
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
Next to a golf course
On a lake
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycle parking
Bicycles
Boat
Farming classes
Foosball table
Golf
Gym
Kayak
Optional golf privileges
Ski lift privileges
Snow sports gear
Table tennis
Tennis
Water sports equipment
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Parasailing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Sledding nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Spelunking nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Please turn off the ACs
Please turn off lights and fans
Please leave keys in door
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
Please no excessive noise or excessively loud music, so that we may all enjoy the beautiful sounds of nature and observe all the immense wildlife.
Smoking is permitted outside only
No outside guests
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
No outside guests please
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking Inside Please
Important information
You need to know
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
We should mention
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
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About the area
Located in Tamarindo, this vacation home is in the city center and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Tamarindo Beach and Conchal Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course.
Traveling with kids? Consider Las Baulas National Marine Park and Monkey Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Tamarindo travel guide
Is Playa Avellanas Beach House with Exclusive Beach Access pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Playa Avellanas Beach House with Exclusive Beach Access?
As of Mar 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Playa Avellanas Beach House with Exclusive Beach Access on Mar 13, 2026 start from CA $269, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Playa Avellanas Beach House with Exclusive Beach Access?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Playa Avellanas Beach House with Exclusive Beach Access?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Playa Avellanas Beach House with Exclusive Beach Access located?
Located in Tamarindo, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center and within 3 mi (5 km) of Avellanas Beach, Playa Lagartillo, and Playa Pargos. Playa Negra is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.
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Playa Avellanas Beach House with Exclusive Beach Access Reviews
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This property was fantastic and we absolutely loved our stay here! It was only a 10 minute walk or so to the beach which was stunning. It was homey, clean, secure, filled with wildlife, and let me just say I think I may have taken the best naps of my life on those hammocks. Ben was a fantastic host and even provided private surfing lessons for our kiddos which they absolutely adored. Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home!
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!
The hammocks were so relaxing with all the nature sounds and birds singing. There were even howler monkeys and scarlett macaws in the yard. The walk to the beach was absolutely gorgeous and the beach was even more stunning. This was all around such a great stay. Can’t say enough nice things.
This place was great. Though Avellanas Beach was a short walk from the property, it felt secluded and remote. I could hear howler monkeys in the trees, which was cool. The house was gated and felt safe and had all the amenities we needed for our stay. I would gladly visit again.
Stayed here with a group of 5. There was plenty of room for us in the house, it didn't feel cramped. The property was nice and secure and the hammocks were great to lounge in. We all felt like the walk to the beach was fine and would consider it the definition of walking distance. Would highly recommend this place for a group looking for an authentic Tico experience.
My family and I had an amazing stay at Playa Avellanas Beach House. Ben is the best!! So thoughtful and truly cares about his guests. We were lucky enough to have him give our three kids surf lessons (all got up on a wave)!! The house is an easy walk to the beach and Ben gets his guests access to the famous board walk through the mangroves. The house is also very close to a number of restaurants and shops yet does not feel touristy at all. My family and I highly recommend staying with Ben and enjoying all the beauty Playa Avellanas has to offer.
Powder hound
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kent
Jan 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay here and were bummed to leave and to say goodbye to our host, Ben! This was a fantastic spot for our family of six, with three bedrooms, each featuring a king-size bed and its own bathroom.
The local beach and the walk to it were amazing—we saw so much wildlife! Our host was incredibly helpful, providing excellent recommendations for restaurants and local activities. One highlight of our trip and a recommendation from our host was visiting a nearby turtle hatchery, where our kids got to release a baby turtle into the ocean.
Ben even shared some freshly plantains for the property, which was a cool experience for our kids.
Thanks again!
This VRBO was an excellent fit for out family: me, my spouse, and our two young adult children. We were together and yet had plenty of privacy- 3 bathrooms (fantastic showers) and 3 large comfortable beds! Ben is a wonderful host, providing great advice and recommendations, easy to contact at any time. We rented a car for our trip but rarely used it while in Avellanas, preferring to walk rather than ride around on rough roads. There is quite a variety of dining options that are 5-10 min walk. We cooked a few meals at the house as well. The stove works well. Beach access down the road and through Cabinas de Las Olas was a nice walk, especially when rewarded by magnificent surf and gorgeous sunsets.
Ben is the best host. He is super easy to contact, he replies in less than a hour usually, and if there’s anything you need he’s the guy to ask. His recommendations were wonderful. We loved the restaurants nearby, and Playa Avellanas is incredible.
Thanks so much for everything Ben.
Pura Vida!
Ben and his staff went out of their way to initiate and maintain communication with us as soon as we arrived in Costa Rica. We loved spending time outside on the hammocks and deck, and the proximity to the beach and restaurants was appropriate walking distance for our family which included small children. We had some hiccups with hot water and outlets due to a lightening storm but Ben and his crew were very responsive and got the issues resolved promptly. The property felt safe and we were happy to experience life in a Costa Rican style home. I would recommend the property to anyone with similar expectations. We would stay there again! Thanks Ben!
We spend two weeks in this great cottage and had a wonderful time. Exactly like described: three bedrooms, three baths, a kitchen, air conditioning, spacious with a rustic charm. Beautiful art pieces hang from the walls and ceilings. Great for families, surrounded by trees and animals. Very close to the beach so that we would walk every morning to enjoy the waves. It’s impossible not to fall in love with this beach. The sunset is magical and my favourite time of the day for a stroll along the water. Last but most certainly not least our host Ben is truly a wonderful human being who did everything to make our stay great. Even pave the street because of the dust! We made extraordinary memories here while unwinding and touching base with ourselves and our family as a whole. We really appreciate you Ben, thanks for teaching the girls how to surf and for sharing your piece of paradise.
If your looking for an authentic experience Ben’s beach house is the place for you. 1st Ben is a great communicator who was readily available pre-trip for any questions and recommendations we had as 1st time visitors. The beach house is ideally located within Avellanas beach town which is an up and coming location. The gated house while rustic is comfortable and we found we were able to relax while watching the Howler monkeys who regularly come through the property and ate as a troup from the mango trees. Amazing experience. Ben regularly checked in on us a group of ladies to ensure we were safe, and had all that we needed. Costa Rican roads are notorious for pot holes, crazy drivers and takes much more time to get to your destination, so keep that in mind if your a 1st time traveller to the country. In saying that a car is highly recommended to see further and to pick up supplies if self-catering. We had decided to eat breakfast on location and dine out each evening for dinner and the number of restaurants and quality of food did not disappoint. A few recommendations I made to Ben upon request for feedback are more chairs on location and beach chairs and umbrellas to make the beach day more comfortable. It would also be helpful as many VRBO locations have a binder with local activities & restaurants for when your not available to recommend. Thank you Ben for being our host and for all your recommendations for our stay. Pura VidaJulie, Jill and Yvonne
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Ben was a great host, super friendly! All the rooms have cold AC which is important on those hot days at the beach. All in all a great stay, would recommend 10/10!
We had a great trip. The host/owner was on site and immediately responded to any concerns we had. We were there a month, so we became friends. We had several dinners together, and shared rides into tamarindo for groceries, produce, etc. he was great with our boys and their girlfriends, helping them with surf boards and advice. The listing, however,, was not accurate……there was no downhill or cross country skiing.
The house was perfect for our little surf adventure! Once we figured out that the boardwalk to the beach was through the Cabinas Las Olas across the street...the location is perfect! Thanks for being so accommodating to a later check-out!
Ben is awesome! Great communicator & super resourceful. The check in process was easy. We felt safe & loved the location. East access to the beach & great restaurant options without driving! Everyone was so nice & helpful. Playa Avellanas is our favorite beach!
Ben could not have been more helpful or attentive, even providing additional details and tips prior to our arrival. He was there to greet us, but his presence was overshadowed by the group of howler monkeys on the property - what a thrill!
The house was spacious enough for the 4 of us, the stunning beach was a short walk away, and the local fare was delicious and affordable. The area was quiet enough that we were able to relax in the hammocks. All in all, a fantastic way to end our Costa Rica trip!
Ben is an excellent host. He stayed in touch with me the whole time we stayed there to make sure everything was great. His property is amazing. Very comfortable, spacious and waking distance to Lola's and all the surf spots for us. Also 10 mins drive to Playa Negra. Big beds, AC in all rooms, Netflix, hot water and even had Apple TV. Lots of hammocks outside to relax. I highly recommend this place. Pura Vida to the max!
Loved this place!! Clean, spacious home with everything we needed. Ben was very kind, attentive and made sure we got there okay. He was close if we needed him but we had our privacy and didn’t see him. We went to sleep and woke up to the birds and had howler monkeys literally right outside our door! Playa Avellanas was one of the prettiest beaches and we had a great time at Lola’s!! Lots of things to do in walking distance! Loved it here and can’t recommend this place enough!! Ben was just wonderful!
Aunts in every bathroom.
Very heavy doors including main gate
Combination
Two adults needed to slide gate.
Beach not what you call walking distance.
Water pressure was so low could barely wash or brush teeth much less shower.
The place was so depressing, we left after two nights.
We are requesting some refund.
We stayed with our adult children , 7 people all together.
The house looks even better than the pictures, it was very clean and obvious pride taken in the preparations.
The 3 California King beds were great, the AC a luxury and 3 bathrooms with showers!
I booked this home based on good reviews about Ben himself and he didn't disappoint - he went above and beyond, he helped the surfers in our group, with boards, suggestions and lessons/coaching.
He also was full of great info on the area, where to eat get groceries, tours and transport. He lives the Pura Vida life.
The walk to the beach is about 10 minutes, we got to see howler monkeys and all sorts of birds , geckos lizards on the way. The boardwalk through the mangroves was the best.
The price for accommodation is very reasonable based on location, Avellanas beach is gorgeous and not over crowded. Lolas and Las Olas were daily visits for food.
We all hope to visit again.
We loved Playa Avellanas! It was a beautiful beach with a cool walk through the Mangroves. It’s a great beach for surfing and sunsets. It was by far our favorite of all the beaches we visited!
We were a bit disappointed with the kitchen, only because we chose to cook in many meals and found that the kitchen was ill equipped to accommodate us.
We were, however, very pleased with Ben and his willingness to answer any of our questions, and take care of any problems that may have arisen. His staff was amazing and took care of all of our needs! Ben was in constant contact with us, making sure that we were comfortable, and we appreciate his hospitality and graciousness.
We had heard the howler monkeys howling all throughout the week, but never saw them. On our last day, as were getting ready to go, we were very fortunate to see 15 of them in the trees on the property… What a treat!