Tortuga unit- Walk to beach, pool, 1 bdrm+ daybed

"Tortuga" Casita of La Caminata del Mono is your gated hideaway in the perfect location just blocks from the beach. Only 5 minute walking distance to the grocery, market, medical, pharmacy, skatepark, restaurants, excursions, entertainment, and more! You will likely be delighted with the daily visits of the howler monkeys, see a few land crabs and the iguanas! THIS LISTING IS A DOWNSTAIRS UNIT OF THE CASITAS. Please check our other listings for more options within La Caminata del Mono. The space The private, gated property boasts two buildings with a shared pool in the center. PLEASE CHECK OUR OTHER LISTINGS FOR OPTIONS TO RENT THE ENTIRE PROPERTY OR INDIVIDUAL UNITS. IN THIS LISTING, you are renting the TORTUGA unit, which is one of the downstairs unit of the Casitas and consists of one bedroom with a new king bed and the common / living room space has a queen bed daybed. There is a kitchen area and a bathroom with shower. We have updated the property with modern amenities and furnishings, but chose to retain the Costa Rican authenticity / coziness of the Spanish Colonial property as it was originally built. 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. 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. There is no dedicated parking space for this unit, but parking may be possible depending on occupancy of the entire unit. LA CAMINATA DEL MONO is located in the heart of Tamarindo, which is 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 just a few minutes walk from the property, and you can also walk to Playa Langosta beach in about 20 minutes. OTHER 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 Guest access Access to Tortuga unit, and outdoor common area / pool area. If you need any assistance or have any questions, the property manager will be happy to accommodate your needs. Other things to note 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. The beach roads are dusty and bumpy - we recommend proper footwear as you exit the property and explore the rest of Tamarindo. As is common in 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. Reminder that we are a NON-SMOKING property.