👋 Welcome to Ballena Vida... The Whale Life. Escape to our tranquil beach hideaway, nestled just steps from the sand at beautiful Playa Flamingo. This family-friendly condo features 3 full bathrooms, and 2 upscale bedrooms, one including a playful loft. Enjoy the modern comforts of this updated space, relax in the quiet surroundings, and be immersed in nature with the occasional calls of the local howler monkeys. In-unit laundry and a pool steps away, your epic Costa Rica getaway awaits. The space 🎉NO SERVICE FEE No more surprises at checkout! We have now incorporated the service fee into our rate... so what you see is what you pay. Love that! ✨ THE UNIT This newly renovated space is perfect for a couple or those traveling with children. The master bedroom has a king bed, ensuite bathroom, and peekaboo ocean views. The second bedroom has a bunk bed setup, a playful loft with another single bed, and an ensuite bathroom. There is an additional full bathroom downstairs. 🏖️ LOCATION Location is everything. Nearby rentals up in the hills may have a nice view, but then you're stuck driving up and down dirt roads all day. We've done that before and it definitely wasn't fun. Our condo at the Villas Flamingo Community is an easy 2 minute walk to the the white sands of beautiful Flamingo beach. So easy! ❄️AIR CONDITION Playa Flamingo is hot. Our condo is COOL. Each of the 3 AC units is new as of July 2025. They are quiet and work flawlessly. Avoid getting stuck in a place with faulty air conditioners. 🍳 KITCHEN The kitchen is stocked with premium appliances and amenities including Hexclad cookware, Global knives, Knork flatware, two Ninja blenders, Yeti Mugs and Koozies, and a GE six burner hooded gas range. Buen provecho! 🛜 INTERNET Internet is available throughout the condo via an eero Pro Mesh WiFi System with multiple access points. Our plan includes 300 mbps speeds with most of the condo running at 150-300 mbps. 📺 TV & STREAMING Each of the TVs has an Amazon Fire Stick 4K Max and we provide access to a Netflix account. You're welcome to login to other streaming services with your own personal accounts. 🎵 MUSIC Streaming music is available by connecting to our Sonos speaker in the living room. Alternatively, we provide a JBL Speaker for the beach that can also be used inside with a simple Bluetooth connection. 🙀 FLIXIBLE CHECK-IN Enjoy a flexible check-in time! Unlike most other rentals, the comfort of our guests is paramount. We don't allow for reservations to depart and arrive on the same day, so we can thoroughly clean and provide a flexible check-in time. Share your ETA and we'll do our best to accommodate an early arrival. Guest access 🔐 ACCESS Aside from an owner storage area in the back of the unit, guests will have access to the entire condo and we provide everything that one would want for a tropical escape. ⛱️ BEACH GEAR Included are foldable beach chairs, beach towels, a Neso sun shade, an insulated cooler, Yeti can koozies, JBL bluetooth speakers, board games, and more. All you'll need to bring is sunscreen which can be easily purchased at the nearby local market. A communal pool with loungers is easily accessible to relax after a day at the beach. Other things to note 🧺 CLEANING FEE We charge a fair, transparent cleaning fee that goes directly toward supporting our local cleaning team and maintaining the home to a high standard for every stay. There are no added checkout chores. All we ask is that you take your trash to the outside bins and we’ll take care of the rest. ✈️ GETTING TO PLAYA FLAMINGO Playa Flamingo is about one hour driving from the Liberia International Airport. Shuttles and taxis are readily available at the airport but we encourage renting a car for ease of getting around the beach areas. Local taxis in Playa Flamingo can be difficult to call and a rental car will provide more freedom to explore the area. 🚘 RENTAL CARS While the main highways are paved, dirt roads are a norm in Cost Rica. A 4x4 rental is recommended in the green season and extremely helpful navigating the occasional washed out areas. There are two different dirt roads that can bring you to Villas Flamingo and they can be bumpy during the green season. 🤑 RENTAL CAR DISCOUNT We have an exclusive discount with a local rental car agency, so let us know if you need a rental car and we can recommend a few options. 🤙 HELPFUL INFO Don't miss our Costa Rica travel blog, Ultimate Pura Vida. You'll find tips on renting a car, day trips from Playa Flamingo, a packing list, what not to do in Costa Rica, and much more. Reach out if you have any questions and we're here to help! 🦩OUR OTHER RENTAL Is this rental not quite what you're looking for? Don't miss our other listing for a more vibrant take on beachside living. Visit my Airbnb host profile or go to airbnb.com/h/playaflamingo