Sophie
Reviews
Superhost776 total reviews · 5 listings · 2 locations
98% Excellent
776 reviews
4.98
2023–2026
Cleanliness 5.0
Accuracy 5.0
Communication 5.0
Location 4.9
Check-in 5.0
Value 5.0
776 reviews
Mitch
Excellent, 1 week ago
Thanks for having us, it was a wonderful stay!
Nathan
Excellent, 1 week ago
We loved our time at Kinamara. It was an incredibly relaxing and beautiful place. We would love to come back.
Steven
Excellent, 1 week ago
A spectacular place. From the moment you arrive, you feel the tranquility of the natural surroundings: pure green, birds, and silence. The construction is beautiful — wood and palm everywhere, very cool even though the Guanacaste sun is beating down outside. Everything was impeccably clean and tidy, with attention to every last detail. The private pool saved our afternoons with the little ones. And the location is perfect: minutes from Playa Grande and with everything close by. Sophie is an excellent host, very attentive. We will definitely be back. Highly recommended. 🌴
Host Response
Thank you, and yes, families really love the big pool ;)
Arlo
Excellent, 1 week ago
A very very high standard of amenities, facilities and atmosphere. The place is thoughtfully planned. The building, pool, living area and kitchen are striking. All facilities and amenities needed are there. Decoration is very thoughtful and tasteful. It breathes an atmosphere of luxury without the over the top nonsense. By nature I am a restless person but even I enjoyed hanging around here and looking at the trogons pass by, the raccoon family run around and just enjoying the house in all its glory. The bar was raised by Sophie as this place is immaculate. Distance to beaches is within ten minutes (surf haven playa grande) or a little further for a more American feeling (playa brasilito), a Local feeling (playa Puerto Viejo) or wild feeling (baia Piratas).
Host Response
Thank you so much, Arlo, your words really touch me.
Maxime
Excellent, 1 week ago
A huge thank you for these two wonderful weeks! We loved our family stay with our 3- and 6-year-old children. The place was exceptional, both for the quality and comfort of the house and for its location. We will have great memories of it.
Host Response
It's one of the most important things for me: beautiful memories with family. Thank you again for staying with us.
Anny
Excellent, 2 weeks ago
It was a perfect stay in every way. The accommodation, the host, and the cozy atmosphere made us feel right at home.
Alexandre
Excellent, 2 weeks ago
Great stays at Sophie's Excellent house with all the comforts you need and the small pool on the terrace is a must! Closer to the jungle and howler monkeys! Great place, and Sophie and Cristina were extremely helpful! Recommended 1,000 times!! 🙏
Tina
Excellent, 2 weeks ago
What a fantastic place, we absolutely loved it! We stayed here at the end of our three-week trip around Costa Rica, and it was the perfect place to slow down and enjoy a few peaceful days. The house was incredibly comfortable and had everything we needed, as well as a beautiful, stylish interior and an amazing setting surrounded by lush green vegetation, with monkeys in the trees right outside. The beach was close by, and there was a great choice of restaurants in the area. Sophie’s guidebook was incredibly useful, we actually used it every single day! Thank you so much, Sophie, for putting so much thought into everything and making the house such a wonderful place for your guests. We would happily come back!
Jean-Philippe
Excellent, 3 weeks ago
Great stay in a dream location!
Casa Okma is magical. The views, the butterflies, the amenities. Everything is perfect. We could not have asked for a more comfortable, beautifully appointed place. We will be back!
Pierce
Good, 3 weeks ago
Kinamira is comfortable & easy to access with beautiful decorations and European details. A quick drive to the beach and the hosts were fast to respond to everything we needed. The wine for purchase in the fridge was an amazing addition! I stayed with my mom so the open floor plan was ok for us, but because the walls do not go to the ceiling, there is very little privacy in the bathroom or bedroom. With only 1 AC in the bedroom, sleeping in the extra bed by the kitchen was pretty hot at night even with the multiple fans. The private plunge pool is shaded and therefore more like a cold plunge. There is also a shared pool on property but we didn’t have time to use it.
Host Response
Thank you, Pierce, for your comments. However, we’d like to clarify that our listing describes a semi-open bathroom—a feature typical of the tropical architecture of our cottages—as well as air conditioning in the master bedroom; natural ventilation allows you to enjoy the cool night air. As for the private pool, it is at ambient temperature, like the vast majority of pools in Costa Rica. Its location provides more shade at certain times of the day, which many travelers appreciate for cooling off in the tropical climate. (Its temperature ranges between 84.5 and 91 degrees Fahrenheit during the rainy season.)
Ben
Good, 4 weeks ago
We had such an amazing time here. Visited daily by iguanas, monkeys and all kinds of beautiful birds. The cottage is beautifully decorated and all we wanted to do was relax outside and by the communal pool, which we mostly had to ourselves. Great communicative host with lots of local tips and a useful guidebook. Edit before review window closed: Over a week after we arrived home I received a near $200 payment request to replace pots and pans from Sophie which were already slightly damaged when we arrived. We did our usual best to clean everything up and leave it exactly as we found it, but all we did was cook using the pans. There weren't a lot of dining options considering there was no power or water the whole day before we left. Obviously not the fault of the hosts, which is why I never initially called it out in my review. Just be sure to document any minor damages and take pictures. I should’ve done the same. Disputing the charges but an unfortunate end to an otherwise lovely stay
Host Response
Well, we are also sorry that this replacement request has tarnished the end of a stay that seemed to have gone very well. However, we would like to point out that the pots and pans were in good condition before your arrival and that the damage found upon your departure was significant and irreversible despite several attempts at cleaning. We can understand that you are disputing this request, so we have forwarded the photos and materials to Airbnb for a decision to be made based on the facts. We always do our best not to charge our guests for the slightest incident or wear and tear. But when recent equipment becomes unusable, we consider it normal to ask for it to be taken care of rather than systematically bearing the cost. However, we hope you enjoy your stay.
Delcy
Excellent, 4 weeks ago
An excellent place to rest and enjoy
Mary
Good, 4 weeks ago
Beautiful place in the middle of vegetation and a few minutes from Playa Grande.
Luis Emilio
Excellent, 4 weeks ago
We spent three days as a family. The property is beautiful, and the hosts are very attentive. My children (7 and 12) really enjoyed the place and the nearby beaches (Grande, Puerto Viejo, Real). We'll be back :)
Host Response
It's such a pleasure to hear from you. I'm so glad you enjoyed it—especially your children.