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Welcome to Tanit

Guest Guide & House Rules

Everything you need for an easy, comfortable stay — how the villa works, what's included, the services on offer, a little local know-how, and who to call. The rules are short and sensible: they protect the property, the wildlife around us, and your peace and quiet.

The essentials

House rules

A handful of guidelines to keep Tanit beautiful and running smoothly for you and every guest who follows.

01

Arrival & departure

Check-in from 4:00 PM, check-out by 11:00 AM — or whatever we agree together. Share your travel times and we'll have everything ready.

02

Your party

The villa is designed for up to 12 guests. Please keep to your confirmed group size, and clear any extra visitors with us in advance.

03

No parties & quiet hours

Tanit is a tranquil retreat, not an events venue — parties and large gatherings are not permitted. By local law, quiet hours begin at 8:00 PM. Guests may not bring external sound systems or speakers onto the property; doing so will result in the booking being cancelled through Airbnb.

04

Smoke outside only

To keep the villas fresh, please smoke outdoors only — ashtrays are provided on the terraces.

05

Pets

No animals inside the houses unless arranged with us beforehand. Friendly local creatures sometimes wander by — tell us if any are bothering you.

06

Septic care

Our water-treatment system lets you flush toilet paper, but please bin all sanitary products, wipes and similar items rather than flushing them.

07

Air conditioning

In our hot, humid climate, please don't set the A/C below 20 °C — lower settings freeze the pipes and leave you with no cool air.

08

Drive gently

Maximum 25 km/h on the property and through town. Slower driving protects pedestrians and animals, and keeps the dust down on our unpaved roads.

09

Valuables & safes

Use the in-room safe for anything valuable, and never leave belongings in a car or on the beach. Tanit isn't responsible for lost or stolen items.

10

Care of the home

Please use the cutting boards provided rather than the countertops, handle glassware with care, and replace the cover on the billiard table after play. Damage or breakages are charged.

11

Recycling

Sort waste into the labelled bins — plastic, paper & card, aluminium, glass — and rinse containers first. Bins are in the kitchen or cleaning closet.

Good to know

The house guide

How the villa works day to day — from the water and the kitchen to family extras and getting around.

Water & climate

  • Well water through a multi-layer filtration & softening system with UV lamp
  • Safe to drink, brush teeth and wash with
  • Still & sparkling bottled water on request
  • Keep A/C at 20 °C or above

Kitchen & grill

  • Modern electric cooktop & oven — surfaces stay hot after use
  • Gas barbecue — open the tank valve, light a burner, close the gas after
  • Use the cutting boards, not the countertops
  • Full operating steps are in the in-villa manual

Family & work

  • Travel cot, highchair, car seat & baby bathtub — free, just ask
  • Desk, chair & printer/scanner set up on request
  • Provisioning: send a list and we'll stock up before you arrive ($50)

Getting around

  • 4×4 ATV rental to explore the peninsula (25 km/h in town)
  • Private heliport — San José transfer in about 25 minutes
  • We'll arrange tours, transfers and drivers on request
Looked after

Housekeeping & comfort

Daily care is part of your rate. A few extras are available on request — all clearly priced, no surprises.

Included in your rate

Daily care

  • Maid service, 6 days a week (8 AM–2 PM, not Sundays)
  • Fresh towels every two days — 4 per guest
  • Linen change once a week
  • Skip a day anytime — just tell the staff
Optional add-ons

On request

  • Sunday cleaning (request by Friday)$100
  • Daily towel change$100 / day
  • Evening turn-down, 4–8 PM$100
  • Laundry, Mon–Fri (next-day)$25 / load
In the villa

Connectivity & entertainment

Starlink Wi-Fi

High-speed satellite internet across the property — fast enough to work with a view.

Tanit Puravida · password puravida

SONOS sound

Stream music to the villa's built-in SONOS speakers straight from your favourite app via the in-villa tablet.

Smart TV

Android TV with Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV, HBO and more — just sign in to your own accounts.

Games & play

Billiard table on the mezzanine, ping-pong on the terrace, and a chest of board games beneath the TV.

At your service

Services & experiences

Everything below can be arranged in the comfort of the villa — just ask and we'll set it up.

In-villa breakfast

Gallo pinto, tropical pancakes, plus gluten-free and vegan options — served with a view.

From $40 / person

Private chef

Local chefs across a range of styles will prepare any meal in the privacy of your villa.

Massage & spa

Skilled therapists come to you — tell us your needs and we'll recommend the right one.

Yoga & Pilates

Private sessions in the villa, or ocean-view studios nearby for every level.

Surf lessons

Professional instructors and board rental for adults and kids on Playa Hermosa's gentle waves.

Babysitting

Professional, English- and Spanish-speaking sitters by the hour or the day.

Tours & adventures

Zip-lines over waterfalls, horseback at sunset, diving, Isla Tortuga day trips, sport fishing and Cabo Blanco hikes.

VIP package

Helicopter transfers, transport, six massages, six surf lessons, private chef and turn-down service.

Inquire for pricing
Stay safe, stay easy

Local know-how

Nature around you

  • Costa Rica holds ~5% of the world's biodiversity — mostly harmless
  • Spot something inside? Tell us and we'll handle it
  • Check shoes before wearing — scorpions like dark places
  • Sand fleas in rainy season? Coconut or baby oil stops the bites

Beach & sea

  • Riptides on all beaches — lifeguards aren't always on; swim with care
  • Check tides at surfline.com; tide pools form at low tide
  • Don't walk the beach alone at night
  • Never leave valuables in a car or on the sand

Practical bits

  • Getting here: Sansa & Green Airways flights; private charters via us
  • Puntarenas–Paquera ferry — pre-book at quickpaycr.com
  • Two banks & seven ATMs at the crossroads
  • Everyone here uses WhatsApp

For restaurants, bars and groceries, see our Location guide — or just ask us for a recommendation.

For transparency

Replacement costs

Please hang towels to dry and look after the keys and linens. Should anything be lost or ruined, these are the replacement charges.

ItemCharge (USD)
Lost key$20
Main-gate remote$80
Coverlet$210
Flat sheet — king$60
Fitted sheet — king$52
Flat sheet — twin$45
Fitted sheet — twin$40
Pillow$37
Pillowcase$13
Pool towel$45
Bath towel$35
Hand towel$15
Wash towel$6
Always here to help

Useful & emergency contacts

Your host — JC
+506 8419 8082
demarchelier.jc@gmail.com
Local doctor
Dr. Jorge Gamboa Jiménez
2640 0236 · 24/7 +506 8392 2228
Ambulance / lifeguard medical
2640 1062 · +506 8305 0891
In an emergency
Tell us first if you can — we'll arrange assistance fast. For any medical issue, contact us immediately.

Anything at all to make your stay more comfortable — a tour, a chef, an extra towel — just reach out. ¡Pura vida!