Luxury Getaway: Private Chef, pool & 5-Min Drive to the Beach

Our family of 23 had the most fabulous vacation after Christmas at Villa Tamarindo (Encantada) in Costa Rica. The house was ideal, as we had more than enough bedrooms to accommodate all of us very comfortably. The owners, Eugene and Sary, were helpful in every way possible, and Aaron, the chef, provided meals that were absolute perfection. We enjoyed three meals a day and everyone- from age 2 to 80-was happy and excited for each delicious, fresh and healthy meal. The large Rancho was the perfect gathering place for cornhole, games, music TV and dining, The concierge service through Stay at Tamarindo was spot on and all our excursions (and there were many) were wonderful. Costa Rica is a beautiful place with friendly people and we can't wait to return.

Our family of 21 had an amazing week at Villa Encantada (also know as Villa Tranquila). Elsa, Eugene and Sary were great to work with. They all did everything possible to make sure we had a fantastic vacation! What a treat to have a personal chef that prepared such wonderful meals! All of the bedrooms were clean, spacious and very comfortable. A real highlight of the house was the huge pool that we all enjoyed. One unexpected bonus was that the pickleball courts were only a few minute’s walk from the house. There was strong WIFI all over the huge house. We highly recommend this Villa!

We have a family of 20 and this house was wonderful. Loved the rooms, pool, cook and the owner shopped and delivered anything we asked for. A great vacation!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The house is huge and meticulously maintained. I was there with 16 of my close friends and everything was seamlessly carried out from check in, shuttles, food, and golf cart drop off. The chef, Didi, was phenomenal and easily made meals for my friends who have certain food restrictions. Our rooms were cleaned daily and fresh beach/pool towels were given daily. We are sad to be leaving this beautiful resort and country. Pura Vida.

Seamless process from beginning to end. Booking process through Stay In Tamarindo (Melanie), excellent. Stay In Tamarindo Concierge (Elsa), excellent. Check-In, Check-Out easy. Villa Encandada House Manager, Gene wonderful to work with. Villa Chef Didiar, excellent. Villa maintained excellence each day with housekeeping. 8 ensuite rooms, excellent. Backyard pool and lounging area incredible. Will look to make return trip.

This was a great place! We totally enjoyed our stay here! The pool was clean and beautiful! The chef was great! Our rooms were clean and comfortable. Eugene was a very good host! He made sure we had everything we needed. We hope we will be able to return and stay here again!

We had a family reunion for my mom's 85th birthday here and were so grateful we found this location. Eugene and Sary were wonderful hosts and went above and beyond to make our stay easy and enjoyable. The Chef, Didier, is very warm and a wonderful cook as well - I would highly recommend staying in for all your meals. Eugene and his wife buy the groceries each day and Didier cooks and cleans - all you need to do is enjoy this beautiful location. Eugene is very responsive and was helpful with other items too - like sunscreen and birthday cake with a very cool Costa Rican candle. They even bought us champagne for the birthday dinner. Every detail is taken care of. The location is very quiet, with some fun iguanas, monkeys, and birds visiting. There's easy access to a private beach, bike rental place, beach club, and more. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely go back. This place was a total treat!

Everything was fantastic. I never like to go to the same place twice but I will be breaking my rule for this one. I've been home a week and I can't wait to go back!

We had a wonderful time at Villa Tranquila. Eugene and Sary were super helpful and always available by phone. Didier the chef was amazing! Each meal was delicious and he accommodated easily for our gluten free person. The outdoor space is great to hang out - plenty of shade if you want it. With each couple having their own suite, everyone had plenty of space. Pickle ball, tennis, bike rental and golf office just a quick walk away. Highly recommend Villa Tranquila

We were a group of 12 adults there to vacation and celebrate my husband’s 50th birthday. The entire experience was first class from beginning to end. The chef cooked our breakfasts and dinners for 7 nights. Everything was delicious and timely. Eugene and Sary ran around purchasing our alcohol and food. Elsa booked all of our shuttles and excursions. Anything we wanted we got. Friendly and attentive. The property was perfect for our group. The beach is a 30 minute walk. The JW is a nice place to walk to for a drink. You can rent bikes and ride around the grounds. It’s a wonderful place to spend your vacation. Tamarindo beach is about a 30 minute shuttle ride. We will return!