Nestled in a private, gated beach community, Casa Mambo offers a tranquil retreat in Playa Grande. Unwind on the covered patio where Iguanas and colorful birds visit, or walk to the nearby estuary for fishing and boating. With maid service once a week and dual vanities in the bathroom, this Costa Rica style home provides comfort with local flair.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedroomsSleeps 51200 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Laundry room
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
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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.
Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac
An outdoor pool, laundry facilities and limo/town car service are available at this smoke-free villa. Other amenities include a garden and barbecues. The villa has 2 bedrooms and offers a sofa bed and a patio. Guests can enjoy a private pool, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Limited housekeeping is available.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this villa offers private pools and a safe. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.
Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Recreational amenities at the villa include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Massage
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the villa: WiFi
Parking and transport
Limo/town car service
Car not required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Breakfast available for a fee
Chef service
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking on porch O.K. but not in house.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Limited housekeeping
Meal delivery service
Phone
Safe
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Golf
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Parasailing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking on porch O.K. but not in house.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 transport to and from this property
Property is also known as
Beautiful Casa Mambo; Beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac Villa
About the area
Located in Palm Beach Estates, a neighbourhood in Cabo Velas, this villa is near a water park and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Tamarindo Beach and Conchal Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course.
Las Baulas National Marine Park and Monkey Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Playa Grande travel guide
Does Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac located?
Located in Palm Beach Estates, this villa is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Grande Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Las Baulas National Marine Park and Ventanas Beach. Conchal Beach and Playa Zapotillal are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Beautiful Casa Mambo; beach/pool/surf/wi-fi/cable-tv/ac Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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My daughter and I stayed here and loved it. Very relaxing place in a quiet location but walking distance to the beach and a nice small pool for cooling off.
This was our second time staying here. We love the location, only a short walk to the beach and to restaurants. We enjoyed the peacefulness. Great surfing. Lots of options for other explorations nearby. Some comfortable lounge chairs would be nice outside, and a few more things in the kitchen would be nice, but otherwise, we loved our stay.
Casa Mambo is great. It is located close to good restaurants and a short walk to the beach. The pool (shared with 6 units) is lovely and quite private. Shawna the property manager is excellent and very responsive. Relative to other units Casa Mambo would benefit from more comfy outdoor furniture but overall we'd recommend it and would visit again.
This property is lovely and fully equipped with all you need for a quiet and relaxing stay in Playa Grande. The location is great. There is a small mini-mercado around the corner for basics and several nearby restaurants that offer traditional casado menu selections. The long stretch of beautiful beach is about a 10 minute walk from the property, perfect for a day on the sand and/or beautiful sunset. Our host, Shawna, was attentive and accommodating. We look forward a future stay at Palm Beach Estates during our next trip to Playa Grande.
We completely enjoyed our stay at Casa Mambo. The house was clean and welcoming. There is a gas grill there now so no need to pick up charcoal. We were 4 people in our mid to upper 60's. The walk to the beach was a little longer than expected so we took the car and had no problem parking at all. The pool was clean, wonderful as well as resfreshing in the morning, after the beach in the evening. The people were very friendly. Shawna was responsive and friendly. I highly recommend this property and would definitely stay there again.
We loved our stay in Palm Beach Estates. The quaint community is a perfect getaway for relaxation and surfing. Casa Mambo is about a quarter mile walk to the beach. Along the way, you will come across 3 different awesome restaurants and a mini mart. The mini mart has very basic things. If you want groceries, there are a few supermarkets (not very good ones) about 20 min away. Or you can drive to Tamarindo (40 min) or take backpacks and bags across the water taxi and load them up. There are 2 places to rent surf and boogie boards on your walk towards the beach. Casa Mambo was lovely and Shawna the property manager is easy to work with. The community pool is nice too. Just beware, the living area/kitchen does not have air conditioning. The bedrooms do have AC though. Trying to cook or hang out in the sweltering heat can be challenging. The beds were a bit hard and the pillows were not great. There are a few rusty beach chairs available for use, but it would be nice if there was maybe a beach cooler and some boogie boards offered as well.All in all we really enjoyed our stay!
Loved the cozy casitas - quiet area. Restaurants and market close by- meet some amazing people. We will be back !
Janet S.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mary S.
11 May 2013
Great Place!
What a great place! This casa was just what we, three retired educators, needed to have fun, relax,and tour CR. From the fully equipped kitchen to the relaxing patio, we found this house to have everything we needed for our week stay. We enjoyed the closeness to Tamarinwodo for shopping and the ability to return to the quiet way of life that Casa Mambo provided. If we return to the country, we will certainly stay here again!
Mary S.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
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17 Jan 2011
Wonderful Vacation Get-Away!
What a wonderful vacation get-away! There was 4 of us, 2 couples, and we had more than enough room and we just loved our stay. In addition to all the wonderful amenities nearby, such as the swimming pool, awesome restaurants, and beach!, we just loved the peace and tranquility of this unique and homey bundgalow in the forest. We saw lots of wildlife and the local residents were so hospitable. We definitely will return. Thanks for the great vacation!
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We enjoyed the location very much, a five minute walk to the beautiful Playa Grande, to 4 different restaurants all good and to a local shop and surfboard rentals. Shawna was very helpful preparing us ahead of time with all the area had to offer as well as once we got there helping to organize. The casa was as described, having everything we needed/wanted. A private space, the pool which we shared with our neighbours but was never busy. We hope to return!
Veronica U.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Marie-Christine C.
15 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Casitas near an amazing beach/national park
The beach is easy to find and at 7 min walk. We went further on the beach with a 4 minutes drives. The beach is amazing. Natural, almost no one! The casitas si safe ans is child proof. We loved the pool while the little one was doing her nap. The AC in the room work well and the beds are big and confy. The communication with the manager could be quicker, but the aswer were helpfull. We used a pin that they gave us and waze and we found our way to the house without problem. I Recommand
Marie-Christine C.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tehren W.
9 Jan 2011
Can't wait to return!!!
We took our children, ages 8 & 11, and created memories of a lifetime. The villa is beautiful and in the PERFECT location. We walked to the beach every day for surfing & boogie boarding, took a sailing trip to a private beach, went ziplining, walked to restaurants, cooked a few of our own meals and took in the sights and sounds of Costa Rica. Monkeys and iguanas were everywhere! The shelling is fantastic. There were literally thousands of live sand dollars on the beach.
We love the teakwood cabinets throughout the villa. They're beautiful! Thank you for your attention to detail and for introducing us to a beautiful country, and a truly awesome place to stay. We will definitely be booking another trip soon!
Tehren W.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
sunny
15 Jun 2012
Time to lay back and relax
We had grand plans of taking day trips outside of Playa Grande but once we got to Casa Mambo we didn't want to leave. Partly because it is much harder to get around then we expected but more so because after only a few hours we knew there was no need to go anywhere. We loved meeting the other families staying in the nearby homes and since we all had children the pool became a social gathering and made sone great new friends from all over the world. Alyssa is available to help plan anything you may need or answer any questions. There is a great little grocery store just a few steps away along with two restaurants. More restaurants are only a short drive away. Rip Jack Inn has outdoor yoga. That became a daily must for me and if you want you can walk there from the beach about a 20 minute walk. They also have a delicious all day menu. I wish I was back there now.
sunny
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Alicia S.
14 May 2013
Timid Travelers Delighted
Wow! Casa Mambo was absolutely perfect for us! We 3 ladies from Texas thoroughly enjoyed our week-long stay. The property is very clean and well maintained and is within a gated community. We never felt uncomfortable about walking anywhere. The casa is absolutely beautiful and the amenities were wonderful! Everything we needed was close at hand. We spent each morning on the lovely covered patio drinking our coffee and watching the iguanas take their morning stroll. The beautiful beach is an easy walk as are great places to eat and enjoy the scenery and/or your favorite tropical drink. Bulla Bulla, a local restaurant and bar was quite lively every evening and there are few other smaller eating establishments also available. There is also a water taxi within walking distance and for a small fee will take you across the river to the small town for shopping. The property manager was also a great help to us in finding the right tours for us and for making arrangements for transportation to and from the airport
Thanks, Hank, for sharing your beautiful casa with us!
Alicia S.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tehren W.
30 Jun 2012
Home away from home!!!
Wow. What a great place. We were thinking of going to Mexico, but after hearing of the travel warnings, we looked into Costa Rica, since many of our friends have been lately and loved it. We were looking for a place to totally relax, away from the hustle and bustle and we found it! From the minute we arrived, we were in true vacation mode. The house is great (very clean and lots of natural light) and had everything we needed. We felt like we were at home. Each morning we ate at the market near your place on our way to the beach (which is a really short walk), rented surfboards/boogie boards from Jerry (so nice!) and then to the beach. The beach, shells and waves were fantastic. We saw lots of monkeys, iguanas and some really cool birds. The kids loved hanging out at the swimming pool in the evening (which was literally a few steps from the patio), and walking to Hotel Bula Bula for some of the tasty (and STRONG) Waltinis. Everyone is so nice around there and made us feel so welcome. Love all of the teak wood throughout the house. You guys did a great job on the place. We can't wait to visit again. Thank you so much for making the rental process so easy too!!! We highly recommend to others!
Wonderful clean cottage, great location in palm beach, nice community pool, thoughtful amenities at the unit like a bike, Shawna the prop Mgr was super helpful. Would recommend and stay there again .
I have been going to Costa Rica for a number of years and have stayed at Casa Mambo a number of times. I do not go to sightsee, but to rest and get away from the hustle bustle of the culture in the US. This house is located on the perfect beach for taking long walks during low tide. I enjoy the quiet nature of the beach here that also allows for easy access to Tamarindo where the food choices are amazing. For me good food and good rest are the perfect vacation! I will be back!
Had a great stay with our family. Kids loved the pool. The grounds and gardens are beautiful and the house is really comfortable and equipped. A really peaceful area of Playa Grande. Very quiet, quick walk to the beach and various restaurants short walk away. Communication was great with property manager. Thanks for the great stay and willl look to be back.
The casita is perfect, we were three adults and 2 children and there was plenty of room for all of us. There were a few amenities that were missing that would have been much appreciated. More than 1 stool around the bar, a second bicycle, some patio chairs, a BBQ and maybe an extra pillow or 2. There were plenty of dishes, pots and pans etc. and the pool and surrounding area are lovely. All in all we loved the Casita and would definitely come back. Thank you!
This trip for us was just amazing. We have been to Palm Beach Estates many times and this was just one more fantastic trip again. Our property manager Shawna was awesome to work with answered all our question and concerns when we had any. The beach access walking distance ,nice local store for supplies. Just a layed back stay with sunsets on the beach every night. If your looking for heaven we found it. Highly Highly recommend! Pura Vida