1 block to ocean POOL 2BR/3BA, sleeps 5

This vacation rental is a two-bedroom condo in central Tamarindo, which the owner calls Casa Zen. It is in a condo complex directly behind El Mercadito, the open-air food court, about a two-minute walk from the beach. Shops and restaurants are close by, so guests do not need a car.

The condo has two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and walk-in closet, plus a half bathroom. There is a king bed in the main bedroom and a queen bed and a twin bed in the second room, for up to five guests. It has air conditioning, a full kitchen with a dishwasher and a table for six, a laundry room, and a large balcony over the shared pool and gazebo. Guests can use the pool, the grounds and the underground parking, and there are stairs and an elevator. Pets and smoking are not allowed. Check-in is at 4 pm and check-out at 10 am. A local management team looks after guests.

The condo is consistently well reviewed. Guests praise the central location, the space and the well-equipped kitchen. A few mention low water pressure, music at night from the nearby food market, and one delayed check-in.