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Entire condo·Private host

Large 3 BR Condo, Incredible Views, Families, 5 Min Walk to SPECTACULAR BEACH

Beachfront condo for sun and fun

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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
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Golden Reef Condominium offers a serene retreat next to Punta Leona Hotel & Club, a 750-acre reserve teeming with wildlife. Unwind in this modern home equipped with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, air-conditioning units in each room and free WiFi. Families will love the pool area with slide while you can enjoy panoramic views of the Pacific ocean from your private terrace.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Large 3 BR Condo, Incredible Views, Families, 5 Min Walk to SPECTACULAR BEACH

Golden Reef Condominium is located next to Punta Leona Hotel & Club, a 750-acre reserve in a rainforest home to iguanas, scarlet macaws, toucans, white faced monkeys, spider monkeys, sloths, coatis and more. At only an hour and a half drive, it is the closest beach to Costa Rica's capital, San José and the San José International Airport (SJO). The perfect home base for any number of tours in the area. Most notably, Punta Leona is home to Playa Blanca, a white sand beach which has year after year won the highly sought after Eco Blue Flag (Bandera Azúl Ecológica) with a 5 out of 5 star rating – one of only 2 beaches in all of Costa Rica to garner that rating. And it's a 5-minute walk from the condo!

The condo has all the comforts of a modern home with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, washer/dryer, air-conditioning units in each room, cable TV, free WiFi and a very large terrace. As our condo is located on the 4th floor of the building, you will enjoy incredible panoramic views of the Pacific ocean, the landmark rock of La Leona, Playa Blanca, as well as the flight of scarlet macaws, pelicans, and numerous other wildlife. The unit has two private parking spaces located within the Golden Reef complex. Families with children will love the pool area with slide. Beach toys are also provided in the unit.

In the nearby towns of Quebrada Ganado, Jacó and Herradura, you will find a variety of grocery and souvenir stores as well as plenty of restaurant choices in addition to many places to book canopy, horseback riding and deep sea fishing tours.

NOTES:
* CANCELLATION POLICY: Once the first rental payment has been received, there will be no refunds issued unless:
- We can re-rent the condo for the same dates and rental rate.
- If the condo can be re-rented for a partial number of days, a refund will be issued for those dates only.

* Rental Car Required - public transportation, taxis or Ubers not readily available
* Reservation does NOT include access to Punta Leona Hotel & Club amenities (restaurants, bathrooms, kayak rental, beach parking)
* Ages 12+ count as adults; ages 1-11 are counted as children
* NO visitors; NO pets
* Feel free to request Rental Agreement prior to booking

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Printer

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,002 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

A photo of government issued ID MUST be provided.
You agree to abide by all rules listed in our Rental Agreement. Feel free to request a copy prior to booking.
Access to Punta Leona Beach Club facilities is NOT INCLUDED.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Adult: age 12 & up Child: age 1 to 11

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Garabito, 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

Does Large 3 BR Condo, Incredible Views, Families, 5 Min Walk to SPECTACULAR BEACH have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Large 3 BR Condo, Incredible Views, Families, 5 Min Walk to SPECTACULAR BEACH pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large 3 BR Condo, Incredible Views, Families, 5 Min Walk to SPECTACULAR BEACH?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large 3 BR Condo, Incredible Views, Families, 5 Min Walk to SPECTACULAR BEACH?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large 3 BR Condo, Incredible Views, Families, 5 Min Walk to SPECTACULAR BEACH located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tárcoles condo building is just steps away from Playa Blanca and Mantas Beach. Playa Limoncito and Playa Agujas are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Large 3 BR Condo, Incredible Views, Families, 5 Min Walk to SPECTACULAR BEACH Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 173 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

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

Beach view

Thank you for allowing to stay in your home. I loved the view and the proximity to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cha G.

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

great place and comfortable accomodations

We stayed 3 days great place to relax. Great owner/manager - he was very responsive and willing to work with our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi B.

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

Excellent location & view

You won't regret staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Zandalftheblack

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

Macaws

Beautiful place, great beach, friendly/helpful staff, and safe. We saw so many macaws, a highlight of our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

INGRID N.

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

Vacation in paradise

Wonderful time at Goden Reef.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Golden Reef

Clean, great location, beautiful view.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faustino M.

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

Very nice property

The fully equipped place is at a great location with all services and free on site covered parking. Host is very friendly, helpful, accommodating and supplied with precision all required instructions to access the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet, great view and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabe F.

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

Lovely location, beautiful view, amazing beach

Unknown to us, Punta Leona and Playa Blanca are inaccessible unless you are staying within the private area. The view from the condo was stunning, and it was just as described in the listing. I will note that I would recommend bringing groceries with you, as the road out of the area is about 15 minutes (and who would want to leave once you arrive?). Herve was extremely thorough with directions to the place (it would be hard with the detail) and was very responsive throughout the process.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra Z.

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

Beautiful property with beautiful views

The condo is immaculate with breathtaking views. Walk to the beach takes 5 minutes. The owner was very responsive and shared lots of useful information prior our arrival. We had great time and hope to be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had high hopes for this vacation and property, and it absolutely blew them out of the water! Absolutely gorgeous place to stay - well equipped and functional with a view that literally never ceases to amaze. Just a breathtaking place.In terms of specifics, you are about 20-30 minutes' drive from the highway, so that will factor in to your plans while staying here, but there's a market on the club property for essentials, and a fantastic supermarket a very short drive down the highway where you can stock up on everything you'd possibly need. The beach is a very short (if steep) walk from the condo, and the pool that's right at the bottom of the elevator was a huge hit. All in all, an absolute dream vacation spot that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend. The host was also extremely communicative over WhatsApp, and was ready to answer any and all, questions we had. To say we were happy with the experience would be a criminal understatement!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audra S.

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

Gorgeous views

Beautiful views, lovely beach, spacious condo, and great communication. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful property, with an amazing view. The beach was fantastic and great for our young kids. The kids enjoyed snorkeling and looking for critters in the tide pools.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony P.

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

Costa Rican Dream!

Our stay in Costa Rica was unimaginably fun! Our host was extremely communicative and helpful - we received great instructions on how to get to the property, what to do during our stay, and most importantly: how to stay safe. They showed an amazing duty of care by answering our *many* questions in a timely and professional manner - and coming up with additive ideas. Every time we reached out they replied quickly. In short, we were treated like family. We've traveled to Greece, Florida, Michigan, Wisconsin, and California as a family - as a family of 5, things can get stressful. Our Vrbo stay in Costa Rica was by far the smoothest and most fun experience we've ever enjoyed - in no small part due to our amazing hosts. Pura Vida!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin V.

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

Golden Reef. Would go back in a minute.

Great stay. Attentive host. A very nice place sitting on a hillside overlooking the ocean and beautiful Playa Blanca beach at the foot of the hill. Enjoyed hanging out at the large terrace and taking in the amazing view. Saw a good number of scarlet macaws and flocks of pelicans. Down at the beach saw a troop of capuchin monkeys. Would go back in a minute.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

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

Golden Reef Condo at Punta Leona

Wonderful place, spectacular views of the beach, nice pool, lots of wildlife. Excellent choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucky

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Incredible view
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett Z.

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

Wonderful Stay

This place was amazing! The view from the balcony was spectacular! My family and I enjoyed every day here. The pool was fantastic for my kids as well. Great communication from the owner as well. All around great!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne W.

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

Great stay with epic views

Owners were great at communicating, and available when needed. The view was incredible. Saw a sea turtle when snorkeling which was a huge highlight of our trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Leona W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Wonderful

Awesome time
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Cali R.

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

Great unit with amazing views

This unit is really nice! We stayed here before and we would do it again. Yvette the property manager was super helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie J., Iowa

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

Amazing views

Enjoyed a couple days relaxing in the sun and reading. This was the portion of our journey where we did not tour much but just relaxed. Recommend location for such a goal!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos S.

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

Beautiful!

Everything was exact as described and even prettier than the pictures! We were provided clear and detailed instructions, and the host was quick to respond. Excellent experience overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Ryan M.

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

Beautiful views!

Property is roomy and has great views. The hike to the beach is only 5 minutes, but you have a steep hill to climb. The entry to the condo is about 12-15 minutes from the main road. This was the only downfall of staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

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

Fantastic Condo With Amazing View!

The condo was very well appointed and the view from the back porch was stunning, especially at sunset. The beach is very close by and there were plenty of good restaurants once you leave the property. The property host Yvette was always accessible and helped in any way she could, including golf cart rentals and answering other general questions. She does a great job. I would absolutely stay here again and would highly recommend it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023