If you’d like your beach holiday to feature more than sun and sand, look no further than Casa Salita. This vacation rental offers lush Costa Rican surroundings filled with exotic wildlife and easy access to outdoor adventure straight from your backyard.
LOCATION
Located in Playa Langosta, near Tamarindo,Casa Salita is bordered by a national preserve so you will enjoy the feeling of being in the jungle while you are only two blocks from the beach!
Playa Langosta is a charming (and calm) residential neighborhood about a 15-minute walk using the road (or a 5-minute bike ride) or a $4 cab ride to the sights and sounds of downtown Tamarindo (with its multitude of bars and nightlife). Also possible to walk back and forth on the beach.
ACCOMMODATION
Rooms: The four bedrooms mean the house can sleep up to 9 people (6 in the bedrooms and 3 in the open-plan mezzanine space).
Upstairs in the main house, you can find:
-the Master bedroom with its king bed and ensuite bathroom; and
-the mezzanine/loft (not counted officially as a bedroom because it is open to the living room) which offers you the choice of 2 single beds or one king bed, whichever suits your needs better, and Downstairs, rooms 2 and 3 both have double beds and share a full spacious bathroom.
Kitchen, living spaces, and outdoor areas:
Earth tones and wood finishes are showcased over the fully equipped kitchen, living, and dining areas. While colorful accents give a vibrant Costa Rican culture touch all over the house.
In the afternoon, after a day filled with adventures, you can relax by the pool and enjoy a nice barbecue in the outdoor rancho (equipped with a full-sized gas grill and its own fridge and sink). Don’t hesitate to pick your own limes from the lime trees (two varieties) if they’re in season.
The wraparound patio outside the main house means you can enjoy the jungle views from the sitting area. Lounge beside the pool while monkeys and birds chill in their natural habitat right beside you! Two outside showers will keep you fresh…
BEACHES AND SURF IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
There are beaches for all levels of surfers within 500m of the house:
-Playa Langosta (300 yards): gorgeous, wild, and relatively unspoiled and is home to several of the best surf breaks in the area (for advanced surfers). Many seabirds and fun sea life to discover in the rocks at low tide. If you’re very lucky, you can spot sea turtles bobbing around in the sea from the rocks;
-Capitan Suizo (southern end of Playa Tamarindo) (400yards): the best learner breaks are on this beach (easiest at the southern end in front of the Captain Suizo Hotel);
-Playa Tamarindo (under 1 mile) is also a good surfer beach (beginner and advanced).
FOOD & SHOPPING…
Playa Langosta and Tamarindo offer all kinds of dining options (from typical Costa Rican family restaurants to local burger joints to 5-star dining), organic cafes, farmers markets, food courts, night markets, plenty of shopping options, and great bars to enjoy your margaritas while watching the sunset.
Langosta has one supermarket, two delicious pizza restaurants (El Sapo, Fish, and Cheese), a great local bar (Langosta Surfer’s Bar), an Indian restaurant (Tandoor), and even a new Mediterranean restaurant (Sofia) and a new Langosta Bistro with a kid’s library and smoothies place…
In nearby Tamarindo, all amenities are close by, including supermarkets, several pharmacies, and local area doctors. I
BIKES, SURFBOARDS, GOLF CARTS, …
If you are not renting a car while visiting Costa Rica, golf carts and
bicycles (in Langosta, at Waterman’s, 4’min walk from the house) are the best way to move around, you can park them anywhere and they’re fun and friendly way to discover the town. Please feel free to contact us if you would like assistance with this!
Some bicycles and surfboards are available at Casa Salita (refundable cash deposit required).
Let us know if there is anything we can help with planning your upcoming trip. We can help with recommendations and reservations on the top tours and things to do here in Tamarindo and the surrounding areas, plus, once you are here we can help you make restaurant reservations and nightlife recommendations to ensure your trip is one to remember!
