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Hotel room-style ocean-view unit in Flamingo with pool

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Beach nearby
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster
Dining
Reviews
6.8

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach viewBeach view
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendlyPet friendly
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

Explore the area

Map
Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste
  • Popular LocationFlamingo Beach7 min walk
  • Popular LocationPlaya Potrero4 min drive
  • Popular LocationConchal Beach52 min drive
  • AirportLiberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)71 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hotel room-style ocean-view unit in Flamingo with pool

Summary:
Marina Resort 103 in Flamingo is an air-conditioned, oceanfront budget studio a few steps from the beach.

The Space:
It has two queen beds in the same room as the kitchenette and lounge area, with a balcony facing the resplendent Potrero Bay.

The little kitchen has a fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffeemaker and toaster, plus a breakfast nook that seats three.

There’s a desk, love seat, flatscreen TV, a huge mirror and one bathroom. With the two beds in the main room, this unit has the look and feel of a nice hotel room with a kitchenette.

**The property generally does not allow animals or pets, this includes service and emotional support animals. For detailed information, please refer to the booking policy and/or house rules.**


Marina Resort 103, Flamingo Amenities

Marina Resort offers a swimming pool, tennis courts and a semiprivate beach, and it’s close to the marina now under construction in Potrero Bay.

From here it’s a short stroll to downtown Flamingo, a walkable little town with restaurants, bars, shops, a grocery store and a pharmacy.

All of the adventures and activities for which Costa Rica is famous can be booked here. Use the money you save on lodging to go fishing, scuba diving, horseback riding, ziplining, golfing, hiking or whatever else you want to do. Take a sunset cruise, rent ATVs, visit an active volcano or go whitewater rafting.



Tap our vacation expertise for free

This property is managed by Special Places of Costa Rica, a leading full-service vacation rental company in Guanacaste. Our rental and concierge team will be available before and during your stay to address any questions or concerns you might have to help make your trip as delightful as possible.

Special Places concierge agents will be happy to assist with the coordination of airport transfers and rentals of cars or golf carts at no additional cost. Let our 10+ years of experience assist you with recommendations for adventure tours, catamaran cruises, restaurants and beaches. We strive to be an invaluable resource to all our customers, making every vacation an unforgettable experience.



Adventure awaits

Your rental will be stocked with a welcome basket of coffee, coffee filters, salt, pepper, soap, shampoo, conditioner, toilet paper, paper towels, cooking oil and Costa Rica’s famous Salsa Lizano.

We’re always ready to help you book any adventure, including scuba diving, fishing, ocean cruises, horseback riding and ATV tours. Day trips to Rincón de la Vieja National Park, whitewater rafting or local cultural tours – we’re here to offer you unbeatable service! For more info about tours and activities, check out the following link.

We’ll be happy to provide free, competitive quotes for private rental cars, transport to/from the Liberia or San Jose airports, chef services, tours and activities. We are locals and can answer any questions you may have regarding this property and the surrounding area. We are here to make your next Costa Rican getaway unforgettable.

Guest Access:
swimming pool, tennis courts and a semiprivate beach, and it’s close to the marina now under construction in Potrero Bay.

The Neighborhood:
Flamingo is a high-end beachfront community notable for its dazzling ocean views and the beautiful, hilly peninsula that juts out into the Pacific, separating Playa Potrero from Playa Flamingo.
Flamingo is home to a wide array of stunning homes and vacation rentals, as well as humbler lodging options, and it has restaurants, grocery stores, banks and other conveniences.
A brand-new, state-of-the-art marina opened to the public in 2022, with slips for yachts and fishing boats, condos for rent and all kinds of shops and restaurants. Other major developments here include the 360 Splendor del Pacifico luxury condominiums on top of the North Ridge, the Margaritaville Beach Resort, and the upscale Mar Vista housing development, where there’s an excellent private school called La Paz.
Good restaurants in town include the Coco Loco, a beachfront eatery known for its coconut drinks and standout cuisine; Marie’s, a reliable standard with a long and enticing menu; Angelina’s, featuring fine Italian dining in an elegant environment; and several options at the Margaritaville, including the 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill.
Flamingo was largely developed by foreigners, and it lacks the traditional Costa Rican downtown with a soccer field plaza, church and school. The heart of town is an upscale commercial plaza with stone steps, fountains, restaurants and shops. Farther away on the road to Brasilito, you’ll find smaller restaurants, hotels, banks, hardware stores and the Super Massai grocery store.
Flamingo is more or less the centerpiece of a beautiful coastline stretching from the Reserva Conchal resort in the south to the Las Catalinas resort in the north, with the more traditional Costa Rican towns of Brasilito and Potrero in between. Flamingo is within easy striking distance of several beaches, including Conchal, Flamingo, Potrero, Penca, Prieta, Pan de Azucar and Danta.

Getting Around:
Our agents will be happy to assist you with renting a car, giving you the freedom to explore the area where you want, when you want. For short drives to nearby towns or beaches, golf carts are another popular mode of transportation. You can also rent a bicycle to ride around in town or beyond.

We can arrange transfers to and from the airport. Rental cars can also be delivered to your property at no additional cost, allowing you to relax and enjoy the scenery as our private van drives you here from the airport.

Taxis are available but can be a bit hard to find. Many locals use buses to get around, though there are a limited number of routes and times of day when you can catch them. Private shuttles can be a great option for traveling to nearby destinations, and many tour companies offer transportation to and from the tour. Our information brochure will provide you with useful information on local transportation options and points of interest, as well as contact information for taxis and shuttles.

Other Things to Note:
Special Places of Costa Rica is committed to protecting our properties and keeping up-to-date with short-term rental regulations, which is why you will be asked to complete our independent verification. Before your stay begins, you will need to verify your details with us to complete your booking. You will be contacted via email and/or text to complete the verification. You will also be given the choice between paying a refundable deposit or buying a non-refundable damage waiver. We suggest you buy the damage waiver as this protects you in case you cause accidental damage during a booking.

Property manager

Special Places Of Costa Rica

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

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)

General

  • Unit size: 500 sq ft (46 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

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Sun Fun Breathtaking Ocean Views Close to Town
Hotel room-style ocean-view unit in Flamingo with pool Apartment

About the neighborhood

Cabo Velas

Located in Cabo Velas, this apartment is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Flamingo Beach and Playa Potrero. Haras del Mar Equestrian Center and Monkey Park are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Flamingo Beach - 7 min walk
  • Playa Potrero - 4 min drive
  • Reserva Conchal Golf Course - 13 min drive
  • Penca Beach - 15 min drive
  • Conchal Beach - 52 min drive

Getting around

  • Tamarindo (TNO) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco Loco Bar & Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Patagonia del Mar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Angelina's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hemingway's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Las Brisas - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel room-style ocean-view unit in Flamingo with pool pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel room-style ocean-view unit in Flamingo with pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel room-style ocean-view unit in Flamingo with pool?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hotel room-style ocean-view unit in Flamingo with pool located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Potrero Bay and Flamingo Beach. Playa Potrero is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away.

Hotel room-style ocean-view unit in Flamingo with pool Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews" "

6.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mildred H., Connecticut

Disappointed
First of all, the dates above for our stay are incorrect. Our dates were Fe1-February 8, 2024. The Vrbo is in a very nice location in Flamingo Bay. The hallway leading to our rental was deplorable, garbage outside of garbage can; ants crawling. I failed to take a picture. The building itself looks unlivable, the pool area was not usable, filthy. It appeared it hadn't been attended to or upgraded. The entire condo needs to be upgraded, especially the bedding & deck furniture, railings rusted, chairs tattered, the beach chairs rusted out, there were plenty towels & a new iron, no ironing board. There weren't any instructions on how anything works in English, how to lock & unlock the door using the key pad; not even instructions for the TV. The property manager for the hotel side was very helpful even though the management service was up the hill & would have charged a fee if we needed assistance. The owner needs to upgrade the bedding with comfortable mattresses, new sleeping pillows & shams; All the pillows had been drooled on & unsanitary; we refuse to sleep on them; the sheets and pillow cases were dingy & need replacing. The eating utensils need to be upgraded. The owner needs to also add mixing bowls, a colander, relocate the micro wave from above the head, & is dangerously difficult to reach. no washer or dryer, no dishwasher. However, it was not important to us. The view from the lobby & the deck was breath taking. The beach was private & a plus. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sergio R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time with a lil inconvenience.
The code to get in and out of the room was very irritating. Another big problem for me was, at the end of my stay you sent a email for me to clean my room, do the dishes, throw away the trash and do laundry. I paid a cleaning fee. I'm on vacation from all this you requested that I do before I leave the room. Not good business. I did clean room and was just disappointed with your request. I been coming here for 8 years and never has this been a request to pay for cleaning fee and I have to clean as much of my room before I leave. View was nice, room was nice, beach was great, the property team that met me the first day was great! He also followed up a day or two later to see if all was good. I love that. Great team also let me check in a lil early and check out a lil later. Staff was Top Notch
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Irene M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Comentario estadia
La propiedad en general esta muy descuidada, no le ha dado mantenimiento y eso es lo que se ve feo y sucio. Toda la pintura de las paredes de los pasillos suicias, los jardines horribles. En cuanto al cuarto, los cubre camas se veían sucios. Cosas buenas,, el cuarto bien equipado y todo funcionaba muy bien
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

patrick o.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Did not live up to advertising
Would never return. Building is decrepit and un managed
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Could not contact management company
They replaced the door key with a keyless pad and did not explain how to unlock it very well and did not tell me how to lock it so I couldnt lock the door for a couple days until I finally got an email back explaining how to lock it. I was actually locked into the room a couple times. The condo is older and a little run down on the property around it but the condo itself is exactly like the pictures.f I loved how deep the balcony was because you could stay out of the sun. The location was a llittle creepy staying there alone but there was a security guard so felt better about it after a couple nights. Overall, not the best place I've ever stayed after multiple visits to the area but for the price, It wasnt bad. Just a place to crash and hang out on the balcony.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Honest review
Great communication with Special Places and very helpful and friendly. The sign outside their building needs to be brightened, it’s too faded. Suit 103 was very clean. The beds were not that comfortable and the bottom sheet would not stay secure , which was annoying. The monkey pool and restaurant are not open, which fir some might be a disappointment, however, it enabled us to bring our own drinks to the pool and it was nice and quiet. We also stayed in suit 412, which was beautiful! The beds were very comfortable! The suit was extremely spacious, great fir a family of 4-6. The view was outstanding. The owners of this suit were very helpful and came to our rescue when we licked the keys inside the door. I would suggest removing the automatic locking doors once you exit. We had the trip of a lifetime and I’d recommend staying at Playa Flamingo resorts!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Scott S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Extremely dated
This particular unit was "old" and not cared for. Very dingy...
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Pura vida!
Fantastic accommodations and location. You cannot beat this place in Playa Flamingo!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful balcony overlooking the harbor
Great bird watching from the large balcony in our room. Hotel was clean, quiet and beautiful. The Monkey Bar was closed when we were there. It is about a 15 minute walk to Flamingo Beach. There is a short walk uphill to the hotel. Only one restaurant on Flamingo Beach but it was very good. Flamingo Beach is beautiful and you can watch the sunset there. Not a lot close by so we rented a golf cart to explore the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018