Crystal Sands Penthouse 504

People are. your greatest asset. From beginning to end, Everyone attached to this experience was respectful, friendly, welcoming and courteous. Thank you for all the smiles. The condo was perfect. Loved the view and layout. No question a five star experience.

- Jeff, Posted: 05/19/2022

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Crystal Sands in unit 504, there were only 2 couples so it actually was much bigger than we needed but I can see how the space would work well with 3 couples and a few kids. We had a chef come in and they were at home in the spacious kitchen and there were multiple places for us to dine in the unit, I believe 4 in total, (2 inside 2 outside) which was nice. I will note that the elevator in the building went out twice which renders this the least desirable unit with 5 flights of steps back to ground level.....HOWEVER things happen and we do not hold this against the renter but just a coincidental, local building issue. Having worked in hotels for 16 years I can say that it happens everywhere and this building actually has a very nice (ThyssenKrupp) elevator so do not let that deter you from booking, just our bad luck and possibly related to a power outage that impacted the whole area. There was a great sense of security at this unit as everything was gated . The pool was in the front of the building so no water view but it actually gets the morning sun was it was perfect for swimming and tanning before lunch and venturing out for the day. There is a walkway leading from the back gate (secure with code) through nice gardens with an area to sit in lounge chairs and watch the sunset before getting to the beach which is RIGHT THERE. Note this is a rocky beach but a great place to watch the tide splash as it rolls in, get your feet wet and collect LOTS of cool shells and rocks, also a short walk around the point from Tamarindo which is perfect for swimming and surfing. All in all this was a great experience and Adriana and Chris made everything feel like we had a concierge in that they were very prompt with getting back to us for our needs (golf cart rental, dinner reservations, chef, etc). Having spent my whole career in Hospitality I can say they have it figured out. A+ would suggest!

- Daniel, Posted: 03/15/2022

This penthouse was a great place for our family of 5 (3 grown children) to unwind and recharge ourselves. The view was exceptional as well as the amenities this property offered. On top of that, StayTamarindo was highly responsive to address any of our issues, especially Adriana. We would highly recommend this place and StayTamarindo. We brought two SUP boards and our excursion to the nearby island where snorkeling was quite good. We truly enjoyed our experience here and will surely come back in the future.

- Tae (Tk), Posted: 12/28/2021

Crystal Sands is an incredible building if you want to be close enough to Tamarindo for options but far enough away that the only sounds from your patio you hear are waves. The condo was amazing, but the service from the Stay in Tamarindo team, especially Cris, was the difference maker. Communication was great and we felt like we had our own personal trip planner at our fingertips. Cris arranged surfing, dune buggies, and fishing for us and gave us recommendations for dining and shopping! I'll rent from Stay in Tamarindo next time because of the service.

- Chris, Posted: 08/10/2021

Furniture, view, kitchen, and amenities were awesome. We will definitely be back back. Thank you so much!!

- Mark, Posted: 06/29/2021

I can't say enough about this fabulous property. Everything was perfect. First - the views from the multiple balconies are wonderful. If you enjoy watching spectacular sunsets this is the place for you. Location was also perfect. About 1-mile from town means it's away from the hustle and bustle but close enough to walk to. We walked in most evenings for dinner and had no issues. You can choose to walk on the roads or, when the tide is out, you can walk the whole way on the beach. Tamarindo itself has plenty of restaurants and cafes (Breaking Bread is a MUST go to). If like us you want to learn to surf there are plenty of options. The place is enormous so plenty of room if you're traveling as a large group. The kitchen is also well equipped so cooking meals is easy. The bedrooms are large and the beds are really comfortable. The master has a bathroom with a shower which has to win the award for Shower-With-A-View award. Finally everyone who manages the property is super helpful. Adrianna, was so helpful, as was our concierge who helped us plan some adventures (we can highly recommend the catamaran/snorkeling day out). We liked it so much we extended our stay and we're already planning our return trip!

- Nicola, Posted: 05/15/2021