Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Fully staffed 24/7.
Primary Master Bedroom (with ensuite) – 1 King Bed
Bedroom #2 (with ensuite & balcony) – 1 King Bed
Bedroom #3 (with ensuite & balcony) – 1 King Bed
Bedroom #4 (with ensuite & balcony) – 1 King Bed
Bedroom #5 (with ensuite) – 8 Twin Beds
Games Room (with ensuite) – 1 Queen Sleeper
Bedding, pillows, and towels are provided.
Yes, there is free, unlimited Wi-Fi at Casa Symbiotica capable of streaming on several devices.
A Tropical Homes representative will meet you at the main gates of Mar Vista and guide you to the house. The flight information should be passed to Tropical Homes prior to departure so that they can track your arrival progress.
Yes, there is free parking at Casa Symbiotica?
Yes, there is a gas barbecue at Casa Symbiotica and propane is provided.
A drip coffee maker is available in the kitchen of Villa Dos Playas. We provide a small welcome basket containing a bag of Costa Rican Coffee, amongst some other light snacks.
The kitchen comes fully stocked with all the equipment and tools you need to cook meals during your stay. We also provide salt & pepper, various spices, cooking oil and a basic supply of foil, paper towels, toilet tissue, hand soap, dish/dishwasher soap, laundry soap and fabric softener.
Yes, there are air conditioning units in each room aside from closets as well as ceiling fans in the bedrooms.
In case of personal injury, emergency or fire, call 911 on your cell phone. Address of the rental is lot 19 Mar Vista, Playa Flamingo Guanacaste. Any other problems during your stay, call Tropical Homes at 1 (877) 280-5024 or email rentals@tropicalhomesofcostarica.com.
There is an excellent doctors office, Beach Side Clinic, located in Haucaus, open 24 hours. The clinic is a 10 minute drive from Casa Symbiótica http://www.beachsidemedicalclinic.com/contact-us/. (506) 2653-9911
No. But be sure that you have all your belongings with you, and all doors and windows remain closed. Check out is 10:00 am.
By car:
Playa Flamingo - 8 minutes
Playa Conchal - 9 minutes
Playa Penca - 20 minutes
Tamarindo - 35 minutes
It is not recommended since there are steep hills, we recommend renting a car (2WD or 4WD) to have more flexibility to move.
It is advisable to rent a car for your stay at Casa Symbiotica. This will give you the freedom to venture out and explore the unique towns along the coast as well as the many attractions and activities in the region. Most roads are paved or at least graded so there is no need for four wheel drive. If you do not want to rent a car, taxis, and private shuttles are available and can be booked through Tropical Homes Concierge Services.
Cancellation from the booking date to 61 days before check-in: We will charge a $10 processing fee to refund the remaining prepayment amount.
Cancellation from 60 days to 31 days before check-in: We will charge 100% of the total prepayment amount.
Cancellation from 30 days before check-in to the check-in date: We will charge 100% of the total prepayment amount.
The Colon (pronounced kawh’lawn, Colones in plural) is the Costa Rican currency though US Dollars are widely used and accepted. Euros and Canadian dollars can be exchanged at the airport and in some banks. Most businesses will accept credit card.
Yes, credit cards are widely accepted in Costa Rica, particularly Visa and Mastercard.
Electrical outlets in Costa Rica are 110v just like in North America. However, although most wall outlets are being switched to 3 prongs, if your device uses a 3 prong plug, we recommend bringing an adapter which converts from 3 to 2 prongs.
Yes. There is an excellent doctors office, Beach Side Clinic, located in Haucaus, open 24 hours. The clinic is a 10 minute drive from Casa Symbiótica http://www.beachsidemedicalclinic.com/contact-us/. (506) 2653-9911
Absolutely! You will find places for breakfast, lunch and diner.
Sentido Norte reservation required dinner / sunset views / upscale casual
Coco Loco reservation recommended lunch or dinner / on the beach / casual
Facebook / Google Maps
Gracia in Mar Vista reservation recommended
dinner / sunset views / casual
Surfbox no reservation needed
breakfast / casual
Lola’s on Playa Avellnas lunch or dinner reservations accepted / on the beach
Patagonia del Mar reservations recommended for dinner lunch or dinner / casual for lunch / upscale casual for dinner
Dragonfly in Tamarindo
reservations recommended
dinner / upscale casual
El Chiringuito
reservactions accepted
on the beach / casual
Angelina's no reservation needed
dinner / upscale casual
Facebook / Google Maps
There is a small grocery store on the way to Flamingo, close to Mar Vista, less than 1 kilometer down the road. The largest grocery store is a short drive away in Tamarindo.
Liberia International Airport, a modern full-service airport and a 1 hour drive to Casa Symbiotica. San José International Airport is a 5 hour drive to Casa Symbiótica.
Generally, the water in the Guanacaste coast is considered safe to drink. However, we generally advise visitors to drink bottled water while traveling, which is standard practice in all Central American countries.
Casa Symbtiotica is furnished with a baby chair.