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  • Entire place
  • 8 guests
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 3 beds
  • This is an Instant Booking. The host agreed to automatically accept booking requests. Once your payment is processed, your booking is confirmed.
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  • Wi-Fi
  • Pool
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed

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About the Place

Brand-new and ready for guests, Casa Tortuga in Surfside is a two-story townhome with 3 big bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a private swimming pool, all within a 10-minute walk of the beach.
If you like that “new home smell,” ultramodern architecture and immaculate interiors, it doesn’t get much better than this. Act now and you could be the first person to ever put anything in the fridge!

The two stories are connected by flights of stairs that appear to be suspended in midair — no walls around them, just steps and a steel handrail. The open design makes the main room look huge.

The kitchen is so new, we’ve barely had time to remove the plastic and tape from the stainless-steel kitchen and stove. It features granite countertops and a kitchen island, with gleaming sink and faucet, plus 21st-century cabinets and light fixtures.

Venture upstairs, and you’ll find the two guest bedrooms with spacious, modern wooden furniture and plush beds, plus sunny window views and walk-out balconies. The entire house sleeps seven.

Bathrooms are chic and sleek, with granite his-and-hers sinks, separate showers and tubs, and gorgeous tile and fixtures.

Step outdoors, and there’s a cool blue-tile pool behind your private walls, refreshing by day and gorgeous by night, surrounded by a landscaped yard.

There’s an outdoor shower to wash off the sand from the beach, and the property also features a private carport, pantry, laundry room and TV.

** The property generally does not allow animals or pets, this includes service and emotional support animals. For detailed information, please refer to the booking policy and/or house rules.**

What’s near Casa Tortuga, Surfside

Surfside is a southern suburb of Potrero, one of multiple beach towns on the Gold Coast that are a major draw for both tourists and expats. It’s a 10-minute walk from Casa Tortuga to Potrero Beach, and it’s close to every other convenience.

Located between Flamingo and Las Catalinas, Surfside/Potrero is a delightful hybrid of local and international lifestyles, full of excellent restaurants, grocery stores, tour agencies, real-estate offices and more.

From here you can easily drive to multiple beaches and other attractions, and should you need a hospital, pharmacy or hardware store, they’re also close. And the international airport in Liberia is an hour away.

If you want to go fishing or scuba diving, take a sunset cruise, go ziplining, rent ATVs or book any number of adventure tours, you can easily do all of that from here.

Casa Tortuga in Surfside is centrally located and built to enjoy. Make this your home for a couple of weeks and discover everything that Costa Rica has to offer.

Adventure awaits

Your rental will be stocked with a welcome basket of coffee, coffee filters, salt, pepper, soap, shampoo, conditioner, toilet paper, paper towels, cooking oil and Costa Rica’s famous Salsa Lizano.

We’re always ready to help you book any adventure, including scuba diving, fishing, ocean cruises, horseback riding and ATV tours. Day trips to Rincón de la Vieja National Park, whitewater rafting or local cultural tours – we’re here to offer you unbeatable service! For more info about tours and activities, check out the following link.

We’ll be happy to provide free, competitive quotes for private rental cars, transport to/from the Liberia or San Jose airports, chef services, tours and activities. We are locals and can answer any questions you may have regarding this property and the surrounding area. We are here to make your next Costa Rican getaway unforgettable.

Pet-friendly policy

We welcome your furry friends at our property! Before you book, each pet must be verified and approved based on breed and size (max 35 lbs.), accompanied by a recent photo. A refundable pet fee of $200 per stay, along with an additional cleaning fee of $50 + 13% per pet, is required to ensure our home remains pristine for all guests. We allow up to two pets per reservation. Pets must be kept on a leash at all times in public areas within the property grounds. Certain properties and complexes may have specific rules and registration requirements. Pets need to be verified at least 24 hours prior to check-in. If guests arrive at check-in with unverified pets, access to the property will be denied.

Owners are responsible for their pets' behavior and any damages incurred. Pets should not be left unattended within the property. For any questions or further details about our pet policy, feel free to contact us!
Tap our vacation expertise for free

This property is managed by Special Places of Costa Rica, a leading full-service vacation rental company in Guanacaste. Our rental and concierge team will be available before and during your stay to address any questions or concerns you might have to help make your trip as delightful as possible.

Special Places concierge agents will be happy to assist with the coordination of airport transfers and rentals of cars or golf carts at no additional cost. Let our 10+ years of experience assist you with recommendations for adventure tours, catamaran cruises, restaurants and beaches. We strive to be an invaluable resource to all our customers, making every vacation an unforgettable experience.
Surfside is a charming community on Playa Potrero where many expats live permanently (in particular Canadians and Italians), and where visitors can choose from a wide range of elegant vacation rentals, appetizing restaurants and lively bars.
Located between the towns of Potrero and Flamingo, Surfside is an eminently walkable village where the beach is never more than a few blocks away. Several tour offices offer a variety of adventures by land and sea, and real estate offices will be happy to show you your next home in paradise.
Attractions you won’t want to miss include the beachfront Sailing Center (restaurant, bar, pool and sailing packages); the popular Perlas restaurant (a high-end roadhouse/sports bar with big-screen TVs, live music, and great wings, burgers and pizzas); the Cervecería Independiente craft brewery between the two; and other local eateries including the Shack and the Beach House.
The lines are somewhat blurred between Potrero and Surfside — Potrero (“pasture”) was the original Costa Rican name of both, but Surfside became the popular name when a lot of foreigners began developing its southern outskirts. Most people would probably say that Potrero starts somewhere north of Perlas, and it’s Surfside to the south. In either place, you can’t go wrong.
Our agents will be happy to assist you with renting a car, giving you the freedom to explore the area where you want, when you want. For short drives to nearby towns or beaches, golf carts are another popular mode of transportation. You can also rent a bicycle to ride around in town or beyond.

We can arrange transfers to and from the airport. Rental cars can also be delivered to your property at no additional cost, allowing you to relax and enjoy the scenery as our private van drives you here from the airport.

Taxis are available but can be a bit hard to find. Many locals use buses to get around, though there are a limited number of routes and times of day when you can catch them. Private shuttles can be a great option for traveling to nearby destinations, and many tour companies offer transportation to and from the tour. Our information brochure will provide you with useful information on local transportation options and points of interest, as well as contact information for taxis and shuttles.
Special Places of Costa Rica is committed to protecting our properties and keeping up-to-date with short-term rental regulations, which is why you will be asked to complete our independent verification. Before your stay begins, you will need to verify your details with us to complete your booking. You will be contacted via email and/or text to complete the verification. You will also be given the choice between paying a refundable deposit or buying a non-refundable damage waiver. We suggest you buy the damage waiver as this protects you in case you cause accidental damage during a booking.

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Pool
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • TV
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About the Host

Kenny works for a gay-friendly agency selected by misterb&b

Because we foster the largest community of global gay travelers, we want to ensure all are welcome anywhere we go. Full apartments are in high demand around the world. To help ensure you can travel and feel welcome anywhere, in addition to our gay and gay-friendly hosts, we’ve selected agencies to offer apartments in cities across the world.

Because gay is in our DNA we ask each agency to affirm their welcoming attitude and acceptance of our community by agreeing to the charter below:
Agency Charter
Checking this box certifies that the management and staff of your agency welcome all people regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity or expression
Further you agree to challenge homophobic and transphobic behavior and ensure a positive and welcoming environment for our guests

Through a courteous attitude, excluding judgment, your agency will work to ensure a peaceful stay for its LGBTQ+ clientele (information, safety, quality of service and discretion)

Property Rules

Check-in:
from 3pm
Checkout:
to 10am
Licence / registration number:
3101692206

Conditions

Minimum stay (nights):
2 nights
Cleaning fees:   $89 USD

Cancellation Policy

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Common Questions

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