Our apartment was very private, clean, comfortable and very close to the beach. It had a great outside kitchen, which was a first for us, which had everything we might need to prepare meals and perfect considering the very warm/hot temperatures of Tamarindo. There was also a shared bbq, always perfectly clean, in the back yard garden. To be honest, there was nothing that we didn’t like.

The property owners met our taxi on the street in front of Smilin Dog. Can’t beat that. They were very lovely and reacted quickly to resolve issues, give advice when asked, and act as tourist information guides. They were great. Our apartment overlooked a remarkable garden with many trees including a grove of full grown bamboo.

Stayed in April 2025

Our only comment of the property pertains to room 4- at the time of our stay the mattress itself was a bit too firm for my husband and I to get comfortable on- especially after surfing all day. It was a personal preference but did not detract from our overall experience.

This was such a great place to stay! Wonderful location while being able to escape the sounds of town. The hosts were such lovely people too and their kindness and genuine interest in our experiences from eating out to surfing was very sweet.

Stayed in April 2025

Very close to the beach and restaurants. The hosts are so lovely

Stayed in February 2025

There was nothing I was disappointed with. Everything was what I expected.

The owner we're awesome, very welcoming. Location is very quite, close to everything. 2 minute walk to the beach, supermarket, atm's, restaurants, ect. You get a full kitchen on a nice little patio in a tropical garden setting. I loved this place and would stay here again

Stayed in July 2024

The only complaint I can give is that our bathroom did seem to attract quite a few termites. We informed the hosts and they managed to take care of them, only for them to return a few nights later. Wasn't dangerous by any means (they don't bite) but just a slight nuisance to share the space with little critters.

This is a great place to stay with exceptional hosts. The units are tucked away in a quiet garden and each one feels very private. We were upgraded to a larger suite on arrival, which was very nice. The proximity to the town, food, and beach can't be understated – you're a stone's throw away from anything you want to do. The cherry on top of our stay were the hosts, who checked in with us regularly and made us feel very welcome.

Stayed in May 2024

I was really looking forward relaxing in a hammock as shown in photos. They were not available, rocking chairs were available instead.

Loved the AC in the bedroom portion of the room.

Stayed in March 2024

Everything was great for us!

The location was centrally located to everything we wanted to see and access while on our stay. The hosts were extremely welcoming and friendly, even made us cookies one night and left in our fridge. The ground are so quiet. We know where we will stay when we visit again.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing the apartment had everything.

Property was safe and secure with multiple locks, a very large spacious kitchen, and large showers. The garden area had a bbq, washers and dryers and all neighbours were very pleasant. The walk up to a less busy Langosta Beach was 10 or so minutes and so worth it. Owners, Andy & Rowena were so pleasant and helpful during our stay.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing at all.

The stay was incredible. Couldn’t ask for a better location, everything is walking distance. Andy & Rowena are extremely hospitable and the accommodation itself is very cute with the apartment super spacious. Wouldn’t go anywhere else in Tamarindo! (It also feels very safe).

Stayed in January 2024

Not a luxury hotel but we loved the peace and quiet and private garden patio with full sized fridge, stove, microwave and padded rocking chairs. Really can’t think of anything we didn’t like.

Location perfect. Very secure with two gates into compound. Quiet. Easy walking to everything. Close to bus stop to San Jose and airport. No need for a car. NOT a party hotel. Spacious bathroom and shower, good towels. BEACH CHAIRS!!! Easy to carry ones. Recommend highly for laid back people looking to chill.

Stayed in December 2023

Occasionally, we hear our neighbors’ conversations

The hosts were wonderful; they went out of their way to make sure we had a pleasant stay. The location is also great; just outside of town so less noise and traffic, yet right across the street from the beach.

Stayed in December 2023

location, hosts, kitchen

Stayed in April 2023

Nothing. Everything was good.

Very comfortable room with fuly equipped outdoor kitchen, free washer and dryer and large bottled water. Great helpful hosts.

Stayed in December 2022

Nothing!

Everything!!! it was great! the hosts are amazing people who are very accommodating and great at communicating. the outdoor kitchen was not only totally cool, but a great place to hang. it was cool too because all the neighbors made it feel like home. The location couldn’t be better. it was close to all the action yet removed from it for peace and tranquility. best of both worlds. Plus you could walk across the street to the beach and food was everywhere nearby. And since I was also working on my computer while there, one feature I did not expect was the icing on the cake. Costa Rica is not known for fast internet and most places I stay it is very slow compared to the US and very unstable sometimes non-existent. The internet here was super fast. I mean faster than most people in the US. There is nothing you could not do with ease and quality whether it was work or streaming. I run streaming radio, podcasting, and TV stations that require beyond fast Internet and the Wi-Fi was way beyond fast and faster than anywhere I know in Costa Rica. I highly recommend that if you are to stay anywhere in a Tamarindo it is Casa Smilin’ Dog.

Stayed in November 2022

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Stayed in May 2023