Title: Luxurious Family-Friendly, 3BR Condo With Pool Less Than 5 Min Walk To The Beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # Luxurious Family-Friendly, 3BR Condo With Pool Less Than 5 Min Walk To The Beach Beach location and hot tub ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34006700/34006659/6f9f549d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34006700/34006659/b238fb14.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34006700/34006659/6b6c23f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34006700/34006659/fdaa3e63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34006700/34006659/f5400493.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Punta Leona Hotel & Club, home to Golden Reef Condominium, offers a secluded retreat near Jaco town and beach. Enjoy direct access to the beautiful white sand beach called Playa Blanca and take in the wildlife within the national wildlife reserve. Unwind with a jacuzzi in your private bathroom or relax on your own hammock while reading a book. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire condo 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - - - Hot tub - Parking available - Dryer - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Luxurious Family-Friendly, 3BR Condo With Pool Less Than 5 Min Walk To The Beach An hour drive away from San Jose and merely 15 min drive from Jaco town and beach, Punta Leona Hotel & Club is a coveted destination for people seeking a perfect vacation. Golden Reef Condominium is located within the club, has its own private pool, and direct access to the renown-among-the-locals, secluded, and beautiful white sand beach called Playa Blanca. This beach is surrounded by a national wildlife reserve; therefore, you will definitely come across local wildlife such as white faced capuchin monkeys, coatimundis, toucans, and scarlet macaws. Offering not only great waves but also calm, kid-friendly waters, this beach is perfectly fitting for people of all ages. Our condo overlooks the Pacific yet is only less than a 5 min walk away from it! It has three bedrooms, two of which are equipped with both queen and twin sized beds and the master, a king-sized. Two rooms have private bathrooms. The master room's bathroom also has a jacuzzi to use after a productive day of enjoying the beautiful surroundings. All bedrooms and the living room have a television. The kitchen is fully equipped with necessary appliances and includes a marble-top island. Furthermore, the condo has a washer/dryer unit and a central A/C system for added comfort. Last but not least, you can view sunsets right from the terrace while you enjoy a great meal or lie on the hammock and read a book. Please note that as we are a private property within the Punta Leona Resort, we are not associated with the hotel and therefore do not provide access to the resort itself. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Hot tub - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the condo: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 private bathrooms - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Elevator - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: non smoking only ### Location highlights - Near the marina ### Things to do - Tennis - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21480000/21476700/21476652/14b08267.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Large 3 BR Condo, Incredible Views, Families, 5 Min Walk to SPECTACULAR BEACH Garabito - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 173 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=21476652&PinnedHotelID=21476652&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60260000/60257500/60257478/68a202a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New listing! 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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 recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Condo ## About the area Located in Tárcoles, this condo is near the beach. Jacó Beach and Carara National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hacienda las Agujas and Neo Fauna. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby. [Visit our Tárcoles travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Tarcoles.dx6143466) [View more Condo rentals in Tárcoles](https://www.expedia.ca/Tarcoles-Condos.d6143466-aaCondos.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C9.69970%2C-84.66804&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=K5bVPaTd5I8iCkdHU8oqWgeYpR8=) Puntarenas, Puntarenas ### What's nearby - Playa Blanca - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Mantas Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Playa Agujas - 12 min drive - 5.3 km - Rainforest Adventures Jaco - 47 min drive - 21.5 km - Jacó Beach - 61 min drive - 29.9 km ### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min drive - ‪The Hook Up - ‬25 min drive - ‪El Hicaco Grill Restaurant - ‬11 min drive - ‪Restaurante Playa Blanca - ‬1 min walk - ‪Marisqueria La Ostra - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Luxurious Family-Friendly, 3BR Condo With Pool Less Than 5 Min Walk To The Beach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Luxurious Family-Friendly, 3BR Condo With Pool Less Than 5 Min Walk To The Beach? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Luxurious Family-Friendly, 3BR Condo With Pool Less Than 5 Min Walk To The Beach? > Check-out is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Luxurious Family-Friendly, 3BR Condo With Pool Less Than 5 Min Walk To The Beach located? > Offering direct access to the beach, this Tárcoles condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Mantas Beach and Playa Blanca. Playa Limoncito is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Luxurious Family-Friendly, 3BR Condo With Pool Less Than 5 Min Walk To The Beach Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 59 8 - Good 13 6 - Okay 5 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 4 ### 8.6/10 Cleanliness ### 7.0/10 Amenities ### 6.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 6.6/10 Eco-friendliness ### 8/10 Good #### Jo Ann T. Jun 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The condo was clean. The view was amazing. ##### Jo Ann T. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aimee Dec 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Amazing place:) safe and gorgeous. ##### Aimee Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sebastian A. Feb 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay by a mountainside jungle Had a great time staying here with my wife and our family.There was a small on site pool with a slide and some reduced common equipment ( pool, ping pong and two weight machines in the gym), 10 minute walk downhill to a beautiful beach that never got too busy and an amazing view. ##### Sebastian A. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Marie-eve k. Mar 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family vacation at la playa blanca This was an amazing week. The location is unique and the beach is more than prefect. We were there in march and during the week it was really quiet. The supermarket on site (7 minutes by car) is more than enough and the icecream shop next to it was appreciated by the boys !!! The road to the beach is a 5 minuteswalk but it is steep if you have problems walking for us it was perfect. ##### Marie-eve k. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol B. May 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family house! Close to the beach, lovely pool, safe and comfortable house for all ages ##### Carol B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John D. Mar 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Winter 2024 getaway The views were fantastic from the balcony. The entire property was well maintained and the community pool was very enjoyable. The folks on site were very friendly and helpful. Then unit was clean and comfortable. The host was fantastic and helped us even after the stay was over. ##### John D. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### K. Masood H. Feb 23, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in #### Ok but nothing special Unit is dated and in need of repair/renovation. Location is great. Its peaceful with great views of the ocean. ##### K. Masood H. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luis B. Sep 4, 2018 #### Amazing view! I'm going to keep it simple for you.. if you like to relax, a quiet place with a breath taking view.. this is your place. The house is super nice with everything that you need and more. ##### Luis B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Julio Jul 14, 2024 Liked: Communication One bathroom of property had bad smell, it smelled like orine ##### Julio Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol S., Philadelphia Mar 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls Week Away Our week turned out to be one of the best at this location. Communication was quick and easy. There were several red flags when we arrived: broken sliding door lock, remote for LR A/C was broken, dishwasher wasn’t working and ALL were addressed within three days. We were grateful for the attention. Thank you, Lee, for being attentive and making us feel safe. We'd love to come back again. ##### Carol S. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Carolina Jul 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication The property has poor maintenance, the refrigerator is not working well and the garbage extractor, the jacuzzi looks old and the pillows needs replacing, the host communication was very good, the access to the beach is not easy, yes is 5 minutes walking however you need to walk up a very steep hill so is not kids friendly, not a easy access. Overall was not what I expected, is not the best option ##### Carolina Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Noel W. Jan 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication Disliked: Location, listing accuracy #### Misleading description The condo is adequate. It is obvious that the owner doesn’t spend much time at the property—a lot of the lights don’t work, the sliding doors/screens are damaged, the kitchen utensils aren’t good. The balcony is lovely and the view is great. The air conditioning and kitchen appliances worked well. The pool is very nice and the landscaping is well maintained.The large development the condo is in is horrible. It’s a very bumpy congested 15 minute drive from the main road through many guarded checkpoints. You feel very trapped and isolated. I would not come here without a car. My husband tried to walk to the punta Leona reserve (inside the development) and got chiggers and felt unsafe with the narrow roads and lots of traffic. There is only one mini market and 2 restaurants within this huge development. There is a ton of traffic for the beach and the development was not designed well to cater to this extra non-resident traffic. On the weekend it was nuts. Playa Blanca is a beautiful beach and it is only a 5 minute walk from the condo BUT the return trip is very steep and not suitable for people who aren’t in good shape. ##### Noel W. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathan E., Sacramento, USA Jun 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful beach location My family loved this house! Playa Blanca is an amazing beach and just short 5 min walk. The street down to the beach is steep but a little exercise is always good. We saw toucans and monkeys between the house and the beach. The sand on the beach is so soft and the waves were just the right size to have fun and feel safe. We had some success catching small fish from the beach in the mornings. The beach can get crowded on weekends, so get there early to grab a great spot. The views from the balcony were great. We had an amazing Lightning show one night that we’ll never forget. The kids loved the community pool and the local iguanas that came by to eat flower petals. Jaco is about 30 minutes away and was a fun town to shop and eat. We felt safe there. Every room in the house had AC and we loved relaxing in the kitchen and family room. The kitchen supplies were limited, but we were able cook any meal we wanted. The dish washer was also broken, but we’re used to cleaning dishes on vacations so no big deal. Overall, we loved it and enjoyed our stay. ##### Nathan E. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Laurel B. Dec 30, 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Roaches, window that didn’t close, billing issues Unfortunately we do not recommend this condo. I hesitate to send a bad review because we normally don’t like to complain however we had multiple issues from billing being incorrect for months and top of the list was drain Roaches in the kitchen sink & also bathroom bugs. When we asked the host to address the roaches/bugs a woman showed up and handed us a can of raid; not the appropriate fix. No one ever came to work on the stuck open bathroom window (allowing bugs!). There was no follow up to see how things were going. Supplies are minimal (one garbage bag), and furniture is pretty beat up. Not as shown in photos. The host tried to compensate for billing issues but billed more per night than originally agreed to in original agreement. Overall a horrible experience. ##### Laurel B. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Scott W. Jun 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Great pool/view, condo needs some improvements Pros: The pool was amazing! Definitely the highlight of our stay. The view from the patio was beautiful and a great place to relax. The bathrooms were really nicely updated. The beach was nice as well. Cons: The doorknobs and window locks need serious upgrades. The hallway bathroom window lock was broken and the window was open (with no screen). I found the screw on the window sill and screwed it back in place to have the lock work again. The patio sliding door knobs felt like they were about to fall off and didn't latch very well. We didn't realize this at first and ended up with some bugs that snuck inside because there was a small gap. The road/security checkpoint is right outside the two bedrooms so there was quite a bit of noise, especially around 6:30am. Added info: When we arrived all of the water was turned off. The security guard was able to turn it on for us. Not the best first impression. The road from the highway to the Punta Leona Club is a tight dirt road with lots of potholes. It's enough of a deterrent that you probably won't want to venture out each day or multiple times a day. There was a little super market, restaurant, and ice cream shop that has most of what you need, a 5 minute drive away on good roads. Based on previous reviews the host has made some improvements. There was dish soap, hand soap, towels, and beach towels available to use. We had to buy dishwasher detergent and laundry detergent, which the market had small single use quantities of. ##### Scott W. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Brian S. Jun 28, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Amazing beach and ocean views, bare bones condo. This is my honest review and my personal opinion. The host is fantastic, answered all our questions, was flexible with our check out based on flight delays. Check in process is super easy. No complaints there. A couple of things that kind of bothered us though, this condo is very bare bones. What I mean is they don’t provide anything not even the basics. So in the kitchen there isn’t even coffee, salt, pepper, anything to cook with like olive oil or anything. There are pots and pans. There wasn’t even a dish towel to wipe off dishes with. No beach towels either. So If you are staying you have to go to the store and buy everything. The dishwasher was broken, no big deal, the jacuzzi tub looks like it had a hole in it that was repaired. They do provide a lot of soap in the showers though. As far as getting in, to get to the condo is a 4 mile drive off the main rd. It’s fine but every time you want to get somewhere you have to drive all the way out and back in. You don’t have access to the hotel amenities just the condo pool (which is nice) but the hotel restaurant is off limits. The one restaurant you can go to the food was not good at all. Next to that is a pops which serves Ice cream. That was good, and next to that is a convenience store which sells all the things. If you go to the main entrance and make a right the restaurant that is right there Ostra is fantastic. The beach is a short walk down a steep hill (good exercise) and is amazing. The sand is so soft and cool. Take a walk down towards the rocks and you will see crab and oysters and other wild life. Monkeys and scarlet macaws are beautiful. So that and the view from the condo make up for what it is lacking inside. Overall a good stay, would just suggest to the host to provide more of the basics even salt and pepper would be a good start. Do some updates to the condo itself and it would be a much more pleasant stay. ##### Brian S. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea S. Mar 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay! Beautiful property in an absolutely stunning location. Finding the gated entrance was easy. Our host provided us with a code to show to the guard, and the guard gave us better directions to where we were going. From there it’s about a 15 minute drive in through oftentimes steep, narrow, and very winding cobblestone roads. The first time through was rather intimidating, especially since we arrived on a Saturday night and there was a ton of foot traffic of locals leaving the public Playa Mantas. Knowing a little Spanish helps as most of the guards spoke little or no English. The condo itself was lovely. Located on the 2nd floor. There are elevators if you’re not up for stairs. We brought my parents and our 2 young children and there was plenty of room and bathrooms for everyone. Views from the balcony were amazing! I was concerned that the balcony railing was high enough for my 1 year old to slide under, so had to watch him like a hawk while out there. Playa Blanca is a private beach controlled by the Punta Leona hotel. We were not allowed to enter using the main entrance. Rather, we had to travel about 200ft further down the road and use a secondary entrance. You can apparently purchase wristbands at the office to be able to use the hotel beach entrance/amenities. As far as we could tell, we were able to use the entire beach, but we stuck close to that entrance. The sand is soft white, and the waves were fun but gentle enough that I felt 100% safe with my 5 year old in with me. The water was very clear! We brought our own snorkeling gear and we had a blast discovering schools of colorful fish, and sea urchin on the undersea rocks. Much of our time was spent at the condo pool. Absolutely gorgeous with a slide and little cave. Views from here are also amazing. Usually empty, but anyone who did show up was very friendly. Jaco is close, and there is at least one restaurant, a small store, and ice cream shop on the gated grounds. I wouldn’t say walking distance, mostly because I wouldn’t feel safe walking on those blind curves with cars coming up. Renting a golf-cart is an option for $40-$60 a day (depends on who you get). We did use this option on beach days as we weren’t about to trek back up to super steep hill with beach gear and kids in tow. Overall an unforgettable experience! We will absolutely be back soon! Pura vida! ##### Andrea S. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bent S. May 2, 2025 ##### Bent S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra V. Apr 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Sandra V. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bent S. Mar 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Bent S. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Jose Dec 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Pros Nice location close to Playa Blanca House is very nice It has all basic appliances The house is very clean View is breathtaking Price is lower than other options available Cons Communication with owner is very difficult. Instructions provided are mostly inaccurate. "Cuando llegan al hotel, deben de presentar a los guardas la invitación que se ha creado o el código de acceso. Cada carro debe de tener su propia copia. Después de recibir los brazaletes, deben de continuar y seguir presentando esta invitación a todos los guardas hasta que lleguen a Golden Reef". The fact is, brazaletes are not provided. I guess this applys to club members only. It's misleading anyway. Half the the lights don't work. Lamps especially. The place needs some serious maintenance. ##### Jose Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Daniela P. Aug 30, 2024 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy ##### Daniela P. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Marlow M. Aug 10, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Marlow M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James R., Silver Spring Jul 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super accommodating, great stay! Property is as described - wonderful, and owner is very accommodating. We had no major issues. Beach is nearby and is, as others have described down a significant hill, which can be an issue for the elderly. Be advised! If you want to see other parts of CR, consider that travel is not exactly convenient and many outings need to be pre-arranged \[pricing, tickets and availability vary\]. Plan accordingly. We had a lovely stay. ##### James R. Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Patricia Q. Apr 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Muy buen lugar para quedarse en familia! El apto muy limpio, impecable, las camas muy confortables, sábanas y toallas en buen estado al igual que la mayoría de los artículos. Por el lado de la cocina, todos los aparatos Electricos funcionan muy bien excepto el lavaplatos, recomendaría actualizar la cocina y refrigerador. El dueño del apto muy pendiente a mis mensajes ! ##### Patricia Q. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023