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A hotel with multiple balconies, a pool with a waterfall feature, and a rocky landscape.
A coastal landscape with a beach, clear waters, and a forested area.
A hammock on a wooden deck with a view of the ocean and a distant mountain range.
A spacious living area with a glass dining table, blue sofa, and a balcony with a view.
A hallway with artwork on the walls, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a view of the ocean through a large window.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62153 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Punta Leona, Puntarenas
  • Place, Playa Blanca
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mantas Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Jacó Beach
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Tárcoles

This apartment places you next to Playa Blanca and Mantas Beach. The apartment includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Playa Blanca - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mantas Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Herradura Beach - 40 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Marina Los Sueños - 42 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Jacó Beach - 44 min drive - 16.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hook Up - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪La Ostra - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Soda El Coquito - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Steven Lisa's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Los Guarumos - ‬13 min drive

About this property

New listing! Stunning views. Fifth floor apartment

A stunning beachside side apartment located on the fifth floor with excellent ocean views for all the family to enjoy. Boasting three bedrooms, over 200m2. This property has ample space for all the family to relax and enjoy. Located five minutes walking from Playa Blanca beach.
The apartment is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. The bathroom offers hair dryers and bidets. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2,153 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Check that air conditioners, fans, lights, kitchen, iron, or any electrical equipment are turned off as a safety measure.
Just leave us the key in the key lock box by the door and mix the combination.
Take out the trash (the bins are by the condo guard, at the main entrance)
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Your booking does not include access to the Club amenities (Beach Restaurant, Beach Parking, Bathrooms).
Rental Car or Own Car is required
The Master's bathroom Jacuzzi won't be available to be used.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this apartment?

This apartment is located in Tárcoles and just steps from Mantas Beach and Playa Blanca. Playa Limoncito is also within a driving distance of 1.2 mi.

Is parking available on site at New listing! Stunning views. Fifth floor apartment?

No, this apartment doesn't offer parking.

Is this apartment next to a casino?

No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this apartment?

No, this apartment doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is New listing! Stunning views. Fifth floor apartment a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront apartment include a kitchen and meal delivery service in each apartment, and some feature beach view.

Are there hot tubs at New listing! Stunning views. Fifth floor apartment?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this apartment.

Does this apartment provide breakfast?

No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this apartment allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this apartment.

Are there connecting rooms at New listing! Stunning views. Fifth floor apartment?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this apartment.

How close is the airport from this apartment?

The closest major airport to this apartment is Tambor (TMU), which is about 23.8 mi away. Another top airport is Cóbano Airport (ACO), which is around 29.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at New listing! Stunning views. Fifth floor apartment?

Yes, every apartment at New listing! Stunning views. Fifth floor apartment comes with a balcony and some offer beach and mountain views.

New listing! Stunning views. Fifth floor apartment Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

Wonderful place with elevator and great pools and close to the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow. Fantastic place to stay. Awesome location. Contact with the host made us feel like we are staying in one of our friends place. There was five of us and i speak for each and one of us. We LOVED it. We are definitely coming back. Thank you Lucas F Warsaw Poland
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Christmas vacation

My kids and I truly enjoyed this condo. The location and view were amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great experience, one of the best views in Costa Rica.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beaches in Costa Rica

Great views of ocean from property. Close to beach and other amenities a short drive away.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mare Blu Condo in Punta Leona

Very beautiful place. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, view, & property are all very unique & outstanding! Modern updates & all very nice! Make sure you have a car or rent a golf cart from a local company inside of Punta Leona as the roads are very rough & hilly. It is a special place & you will be very happy to experience it if you book it!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great view, quiet, restful

Nice unit, great view, easy walk to beautiful beach. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing and unique location

We had such an amazing trip and this condo was amazing and exactly as described. Wonderful all across the board.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Condo!

We really enjoyed everything. The condo is well equipped and nicely maintained and the view is spectacular! The beach and pool are also great.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment is on the top corner of the building and the view is stunning. It felt very private. We loved the beach and it was much less busy than other beaches in the area over the busy new year. The owner helped with a couple of small issues very promptly and the apartment is clean. We would rent it again. You will need a car to get to the grocery store and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a view

This VRBO property is one of a kind with great views of playa Blanca. Prefect communication with the host and walked into a beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was beautiful. Very large and spacious plenty of room. Views from the balcony are stunning. Host was very prompt at answering any minor questions and in making sure everything was as we expected. Would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just Breathtaking!!

Our stay at the condo at Punta Leona was one of our best vacations yet! The large rooms and kitchen and the spacious porch with the incredible views of the beach and sunsets made us only want to stay longer after 10 nights. Pablo and Marina took great care to check in with us to make sure everything was OK. We would definitely return there!!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Ten Days in Costa Rica

Great stay at this property. Host Pablo was fantastic. A couple of VERY minor issues (how to operate the oven) were resolved quickly. We agree with most of the other comments regarding this unit. Fantastic view. Reasonable walk to a gorgeous beach. Will recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

Our first time to Costa Rica and did not disappoint, the condo was amazing views and close to the beach yes you have a steep hill but not horrible. It is a ways into the condo from the highway so make sure you have what you need and are wanting quite and relaxing time you’ll find no night life or restaurants and bars here 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top Notch

This was our third time staying in the Golden Reef condos. Needless to say, we really like the building and area. This particular condo is a top floor unit with phenomenal views. The enormous balcony has ample space for everyone to relax, read, eat, etc. The interior is also very large and equipped with everything that we needed. One other major perk of staying here is having direct access to Playa Blanca. This is the best beach in Costa Rica and a great beach for children. Can’t wait to come back…
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Premier Stay in a Premier Place

First Costa Rica is amazing. Second, this condo let you really enjoy this place. Very spacious, BIG VIEW as pictures accurately represent. It's on 5th floor but elevator was very efficient. Everyone was very helpful and friendly neighbors. You're off the beaten track but you're here to be out of the hustle and bustle. Only trouble was finding the correct entrance with is very visible as soon as you find it, but finding it ... We would absolutely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property - Amazing View

Beautiful house with an amazing view. Big rooms, amazing living room, kitchen with all that you need and amazing balcony to sit and enjoy the ocean view. You just have to take in account that you need to walk around 300m to go to the nearest beach(an amazing beach by the way) and there is very steep slope in the way, nothing to be worry but to considerer if you are traveling with someone that need to take this in consideration. I would definitely recommend this place... actually I would like to be back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Condo

The condo is as advertised - spacious, clean and with a 5th floor ocean view. Communication with Pablo was outstanding and check-in was easy - once you get past all the gate guards! (The guards do check the names of all members of your party against a list Pablo has to provide them.) The people at the property were also very friendly and helpful.As others have noted, and it's worth repeating, the condo itself is about 20 minutes from the highway, deep inside the Punta Leona complex. If "getting away from it all" is what you want, this location will work well for you. Just load-up on the supplies you need before going in.The beach itself is not accessible directly from the property, but is a short walk down the road. Getting back to the condo may be a bit of a challenge for some, as it is up a very steep hill. I had to drive some of my family up from the beach.All-in-all, we had a nice stay and the hosts were outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place in an awesome location

This condo was the perfect place to relax and have a wonderful weekend. The condo itself was beautifully decorated and very comfortable: comfortable couches, beds, good pillows, nice towels awesome patio furniture. The kitchen was fully stocked with cooking necessities (salt, oil, dishes, pots/pans etc). It is located about two blocks up the hill from one of our favorite beaches in Costa Rica. On our trip we saw macaws, toucans, monkeys, sea turtles, starfish, and eels! The beach has great boogie boarding waves at high tide and was a virtual pool at low tide. The condo did a nice job implementing appropriate covid measures- people were very good about wearing masks in common areas and maintaining appropriate distance. The pools must be reserved (one for each condo) at a time. Even still, we were able to get our pool time in without too much competition and in a very relaxed and safe manner. Check in/check out was incredibly easy and the hosts were very attentive to our needs during our stay. We absolutely loved our time here and are already planning to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The condo was amazing! Everything like the photos, and beach access is just a short walk. It takes a while from the gate to get to the condo, but that's the way it is for anyone going to the beach. And, it's very, very secure. There are multiple security check points along the way, because there is a public beach on the other side of the peninsula, and all of the guards are extremely friendly and helpful. Check in was easy, and Pablo went above and beyond on communicating with us about questions and even provided advice for grocery stores and restaurants in the area. There is an AutoMercado in Herradura that is well stocked, and there is a smaller grocery store not far from there there has a lot of things. You really don't need to stock up in San Jose. About 100 sodas in the area, so you can eat cheap and big. Skip the expensive tourist trap restaurants and chains! Very convenient location to outdoor activities/tours; we never had to drive more than 30 mins.The condo is an easy drive from SJO, and they have built a new Welcome Center right at Crocodile Bridge by the Tarcoles River along the way to the condo. Definitely park at the Welcome Center and take the short walk on the bridge to view the crocs. Make sure to go in the Welcome Center, you will really be surprised! The views from the condo are breathtaking, it really is paradise. The beach and water were incredible! I would go back to Casa Mare Blu!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great hosts, great view

I am giving this 5 stars because the hosts were amazing and the view was phenomenal; however there are some things to note. The showers have lukewarm water (although every sink has hot water). This was very disappointing after being out on the beach and hiking all day as all we wanted was a hot shower. The water pressure was not great in the showers. There is also only one TV in the living room and it has a line through it but not that noticeable. We tried to connect to it with our iPad as it’s a smart TV, but it wouldn’t work so we ended up just using the iPad the whole time (could have been an error with our iPad). Otherwise, the stay was absolutely wonderful!! The kitchen is fully stocked, the beds are very comfortable, the views are AMAZING. The hike to the beach is only 5 minutes but walking back uphill is not for the faint of heart (although I enjoyed it just being outside)! Our power went out one night for a few hours and I messaged the hosts in the middle of the night and they responded within an hour, I was VERY impressed. The hosts always made sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning views

We had not been to Costa Rica at all before this trip, so everything was new for us. We all feel that finding this property made the trip special and memorable. The balcony is very large -- even larger than the pictures can show. We spent so much time there -- watching the calm ocean in the morning, watching the pairs Scarlet Macaws fly to and from all day, eating outside, watching the sunset -- and just standing there mesmerized by the beauty of the ocean, the lush hillside, and the beach... it just made it all worthwhile. As others has mentioned -- to get this view means you will be driving up into the hillside, and a good distance in from the main road. It takes about 14-16 minutes to each the property from the main entrance -- with two security checkpoints along the way. All worth it for this view! On a practical note: the property is as it appears in the photos. For those new to Costa Rica, this means you will have to adjust to not being able to flush toilet paper in the toilet -- at all. Water pressure lower than we are accustomed... again -- all worth it for the view and the experience of Costa Rica, especially at this property!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unit: Extremely large, which is great for big families. The kitchen is very well stocked with equipment and utensils. Everything works. The laundry machines in the unit work flawlessly. The bedrooms are great. The washrooms are great. The water pressure is decent - as per another review we had issues with low pressure of warm/hot water but honestly not a big deal in a 30 degree climate. Balcony is phenomenal and views are outstanding. The elevator is quite quick with no wait times. The pool (actually two pools connected by a slide) is not large but nice and clean. It is usually empty and my daughter enjoyed it greatly. Beach: Playa Blanca is crazy good. We’ve been all over Costa Rica on several occasions and have much to compare to. This is genuinely one of the best beaches I’ve been to ever, and probably the best in the country. Note that you DO NOT have access to the beach restaurant, restrooms, lounge chairs, etc. So be prepared to bring beach towels to lie on and whatnot for your comfort. Not a big deal, but I suppose it depends on the person. We brought an infant’s camping chair for our youngest and our oldest didn’t care to sit still. There is parking (for a steep fee) but since the unit is so close, it’s best to just walk. Fair warning - the hill is STEEP. 35 degree incline, probably. Best to take it sober…Would I stay here again? Yes!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026