2br home -pool-walk to beach

"El Castillo" - the main house of "LA CAMINATA DEL MONO" is your gated hideaway in the perfect location just blocks from the beach - a sanctuary of peace amidst a bustling Tamarindo. Private two bedroom home within a gated property with central pool. Within walking distance to the grocery, market, medical, pharmacy, skatepark, restaurants, excursions, entertainment and more. You will likely be delighted with the frequent visits of the howler monkeys, as well as occasional iguanas! The private, gated property boasts two buildings with a shared pool in the center. This listing is for: "EL CASTILLO" - residential home with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a full kitchen with dining and living area. (Please see our other listings if you would like to rent out the entire property or a different unit). Our property is perfect for travelers who value authenticity and memory-making over newness and perfection. This property may not be right for guests seeking luxury finish or hotel-level polish. SHARED POOL AREA - An oasis pool with a southern view and overhanging palms. The pool deck includes lounging and cooking. The pool area is shared with other guests of the property only. A trellis archway stretches the entire length of the home's entrance where, in the green season, morning glories cover the drive and invite you in. You will have a private code to enter the gates and the parking space in front of the house has enough parking for either one full sized / SUV car or equivalent. "El Castillo" is part of "La Caminata del Mono", which is located in the heart of Tamarindo, known for its vibrancy and has a unique of mix of modern amenities, natural beauty, youthful energy, wonderful people, an inclusive community, walkability, and a pura vida vibe! There are loads of options of outdoor activities, yoga & health retreats, entertainment & nightlife! Here you'll be close to it all - but secluded enough for privacy and serenity. Playa Tamarindo beach is maybe a 5-10 minute walk from the property (depending on your mobility), and you can also walk to Playa Langosta beach in about 15-20 minutes. THINGS TO EXPLORE IN TAMARINDO AND NEARBY: (don't let this list limit you - there are loads of things to do and explore!) - Day trip sailing cruises - Surfing / Boogie Boarding / Body surfing - Fishing - Estuary Safari Boat Tour - Kayaking - Food tourism - Chocolate tours - Coffee tours - Massages on the beach - Tamarindo Night Market (Thursdays) with live music - Saturday Farmer's Market - Gyrocopter Tours - Zip Lining - Hiking - Scuba Diving - PLAYA AVELLANAS - about 30 min. by car - LA LEONA WATERFALL - about 2 hours by car - THE CATALINA ISLANDS - about 40 minutes by boat - DIAMANTÉ ECO ADVENTURE PARK - about 1 hour by car - RIO NEGRO HOT SPRINGS AND MUD BATH - about 2.5 hours by car - HELICONIAS HANGING BRIDGES TRAIL - about 2.5 hours by car - MONTEVERDE - about 3-3.5 hours by car Inside the gated property, there are two dwellings; you will have access to one building, which is the main home (El Castillo). There is parking space underneath the property - in front of the downstairs glass doors - and a pool that is shared with guests of the casistas only. The downstairs of El Castillo is not accessible to guests. It is for storage supplies. Our property manager tries to greet you upon arrival, if possible. She is always available through the app to answer questions. The property is in a bustling beach neighborhood - on a street with primarily other hotels / guest accommodations. It is a short walking distance to the beach and the heart of town with many shops, restaurants, stores, grocery stores, pharmacy, etc. to choose from. No car needed! Walking distance to everything town center. If you like, you can rent a bike, golf cart, or ATVs just around the corner! If you do rent any of these or a car, we have a gate to the property and enough parking for two cars plus either one golf cart or two motorcycles. Most of the streets are unpaved and, in the high season, it's harder to find parking around town. We suggest walking or golf cart rental in Tamarindo and a car for excursions. Monkeys (and sometimes Iguanas and occasionally other animals) will often enjoy the Monkey Walk leading to the property, hence the name! They are one of the many attractions of Costa Rica, and you may hear them from time to time outside of the window. As is Tamarindo, there are critters and it's part of the way of life here. Tamarindo also experiences brief power outages regularly. As vibrant as Tamarindo is, we do have quiet time between 11 am and 7 pm so neighbors can enjoy their rest. We have a pack and play / crib in storage - please request in advance so we can set it out for you at check-in time. The whole property is gated, but the pool does not have a separate gate. Please use with caution. Please be sure to read / follow the house rules regarding pool use. Rooftop access to main house is NOT AVAILABLE at this time. Do not attempt to access the roof.