Eco-friendly Villa with Oceanview Rooftop & Private Pool – 10-Min walk to downtown

Top rated by guests
Discover the Ecological Motmot, a villa with a green soul.
Laughter, love, and delicious food in the first Villa's dinning room!
This first kitchen has everything you need! ‍
Plenty of space for everyone in this living room!
Unwind in the expansive spaces of the second villa!
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9.8Outstanding
(10 Ratings)
"Very nice Home and the management was very attentive to our needs"
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9.8 / 10
Outstanding(10 Ratings)

House in Tamarindo

14 guests · 6 bedrooms · 5 baths

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About this house rental

• We are currently offering a 10% discount*, feel free to inquire if it applies to your dates.

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Welcome to Villa Motmot, proudly hosted by Stay in Tamarindo, the villa with a green soul and an exciting story to tell! After supported rainforest protection for over 30 years, the owners created in 2020 this low carbon footprint building. Located in the heart of Tamarindo, the ecological villa offers three terraces, an oceanview rooftop, a saltwater pool and a botanical garden. All just a short walk from Tamarindo downtown and the beach!

Standout Features:

• Oceanview rooftop terrace.
• Spacious private saltwater pool, soft and gentle on the skin.
• 2 kitchens
• Nestled in a garden with over 60 local plant species, supporting the area's wildlife.
• An exterior deck for your morning yoga, immersed in pure nature.
• Walking distance to the city center.
• The villa recycles all wastewater through a sophisticated septic system, using almost no drinking water for irrigation.
• The villa's high ceilings reduce the need for air conditioning by letting warm air rise.
• The multistep filter provides chemical-free drinking water without a softener.
• Organic waste is composted to reduce waste and nourish the lush garden.
• Recycling bins are placed to make sorting materials easy.

SURROUNDING

Villa Motmot is set just behind the busy center of Tamarindo on a hill that affords a 360-degree panoramic view from the home's rooftop terrace.
The property is located about an hour from the Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia (LIR)
From this home, you can easily access supermarkets and pharmacies
Surf breaks up and down the coast making this the perfect home base for your surf vacation!
You'll love exploring Tamarindo's boutique shops and international restaurants

LUXURY SERVICES INCLUDED

Elite Service Standard (Mon-Sat)* – your stay includes:

• Breakfast preparation (you supply the groceries)
• Cocktails and snacks preparation until 2:00PM (you supply the groceries)
• Daily cleaning and laundry
• Adriana, your personal and dedicated concierge

UPGRADE YOUR STAY
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Elite Service Premium
(Minimum 10 guests & 5 nights)

Upgrade your stay for just $29/day and enjoy:

• Authentic Costa Rican Breakfast (Mon-Sat)* – Groceries included
• Roundtrip Private Airport Transfer – Hassle-free travel to and from LIR
• Local Culinary Experience – Savor one traditional dinner (ask for details!)

With our Elite Service Premium, simplify your life with just one click! For only $29 per person per day (+taxes), relieve yourself of the stress associated with organizing key vacation elements. Upgrade your stay with our exclusive service — just ask our reservations agent for more details and request.

HOLIDAYS

Holidays are exciting, but before you book, please check your dates and only select one of the following when making your holiday reservation. Please contact a reservation agent before booking if your dates are different than the following to find a way to accommodate you. Our holiday dates for 2026 & 2027 are:

EASTER WEEK AND THANKSGIVING
• Thanksgiving (November 23 - November 30, 2026/2027)
• Easter Week 2026 (March 29 - April 5, 2026)
• Easter Week 2027 (March 21 - March, 2027)

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS
For any reservations arriving between December 19th 2026 to January 3rd 2027, we have a 7 to 10-night minimum requirement. Specific periods may be required. Please contact us before making an online booking during this period.

MUSIC FESTIVALS
Please contact us before making an online booking during music festivals dates. Restrictions may apply.

Holiday dates are excluded from the cancellation policy because all holiday dates are non-refundable.

THINGS TO NOTE

Additional guest fee
This home accommodates a standard number of guests, with the option for additional occupancy at an extra fee. For further details, please contact our reservations team.

*Except on Costa Rican holidays.

Amenities at Eco-friendly Villa with Oceanview Rooftop & Private Pool – 10-Min walk to downtown

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Tamarindo


Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10
Outstanding(10 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2025
Very nice Home and the management was very attentive to our needs
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2024
We had a lovely stay at villa motmot, the house was plenty big enough for our group of 10. It’s basically a duplex that can connect on the bottom floor, so there are two living spaces. The roof was a great place to hang out while the sun set and the pool was very nice to get a break from the heat outside. Maria was lovely, it was great to have the floors cleaned every day and all the other daily cleaning she did. It definitely made our vacation more relaxing.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2024
We had a group of 11 people comprised of teenagers to grandparents. The house was extremely clean, the house manager was friendly incredibly nice and responsive and the housekeeper cooked a good breakfast each morning.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2023
Beautiful home with plenty of room to spread out. Great pool for morning swims and late afternoon relaxation. Wonderful rooftop, with beautiful views, was our spot to hang out after dinner. Concierge - Cris and Adriana were fantastic and helped with anything we needed! Our housekeeper Maria was so kind and very attentive to the home. Highly recommend MotMot!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Eco-friendly Villa with Oceanview Rooftop & Private Pool – 10-Min walk to downtown. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Eco-friendly Villa with Oceanview Rooftop & Private Pool – 10-Min walk to downtown pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Eco-friendly Villa with Oceanview Rooftop & Private Pool – 10-Min walk to downtown?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.