“Perfect location”

Location opposite the beach , a full kitchen outdoors Access to washing machine and great tips from the owners Quiet at night

“Great owners, great property, very enjoyable stay.”

The property owners met our taxi on the street in front of Smilin Dog. Can’t beat that. They were very lovely and reacted quickly to resolve issues, give advice when asked, and act as tourist information guides. They were great. Our apartment overlooked a remarkable garden with many trees including a grove of full grown bamboo.

“Will be back for sure”

Very close to the beach and restaurants. The hosts are so lovely

“Probably the go to accommodation for a Costa Rican atmosphere in Tamarindo!”

The stay was incredible. Couldn’t ask for a better location, everything is walking distance. Andy & Rowena are extremely hospitable and the accommodation itself is very cute with the apartment super spacious. Wouldn’t go anywhere else in Tamarindo! (It also feels very safe).

“No battling hotel maids and loud neighbors!!”

Location perfect. Very secure with two gates into compound. Quiet. Easy walking to everything. Close to bus stop to San Jose and airport. No need for a car. NOT a party hotel. Spacious bathroom and shower, good towels. BEACH CHAIRS!!! Easy to carry ones. Recommend highly for laid back people looking to chill.

Very comfortable room with fuly equipped outdoor kitchen, free washer and dryer and large bottled water. Great helpful hosts.

“Great little property in Tamarindo, central to everything”

Great property in Tamarindo, loved having the outdoor kitchen, huge fridge to store drinks and food, coffee machine, kettle, microwave, cooker. washer & tumble dryer, which was fab after travelling around Costa Rica. Property was a little bit dated but wouldn’t stop me staying there again, adjacent to the food truck park which we used a couple of evenings ( great selection of food) Hosts Andy & Rowena are so helpful and welcoming, even let us borrow beach chairs to use on beach which is only a few minutes away.

My girlfriend and I enjoyed our stay at Casa Smilin Dog a lot! Our hosts (Andy, Ro and Princess Puss Puss) were very friendly, helpful and attentive! The location is amazing - around 5 mins. from the beach. The accomodation was clean, spacious, with an awesome outdoor kitchen, AC and a wonderful view of the garden. All in all 10 out of 10 in our book! We would definately stay there again.

Really lovely apartment, very clean, spacious and well equipped. Great location right behind the beach and 2 mins from town centre. Cool and shaded and very quiet. Lovely outdoor kitchen fully equipped which we used quite a few times to cook. Big comfy bed and lots of towels. Andy was very helpful and always lovely and polite.

Incredible location, incredible host! Will be back soon

“Central location and plenty of space with a friendly helpful English speaking host”

Andy the owner met me and gave me the keys and a brief run through of the property. He was there if I needed him but not intrusive. Good ceiling fan and air con. Hot shower and plenty of towels.

Andy was very helpful with everything we needed and the place is well equipped! 10/10!

Our hosts were fantastic! We had e verything we needed. Great location. Beautiful property.

“Nice cozy place in a tropical setting”

Nice place located in a tropical garden setting. The host Andy is very friendly and helpful.

“Great value in the heart of Tamarindo”

Recently stayed for 4 nights at Casa Smilin Dog. My room and the garden facilities were beautiful and the value was particularly good. The location was also ideal being within a 3-5 minute walk of the main beach. Andy and Ro were also very helpful and great hosts.