Juan Jose

Reviews

17 total reviews

88% Excellent

17 reviews

4.82

2023–2026

Cleanliness 4.9

Accuracy 4.9

Communication 4.9

Location 4.8

Check-in 4.8

Value 4.8

17 reviews

3BR Home in Emerald Coast aka Tola Surf Zone

Alejandrina

Excellent, 5 months ago

The stay at this seaside home is simply excellent! Juan José, the host, is very friendly and always attentive. The house is beautiful and very close to everything, very well-organized and clean, it's a spacious place, and it feels like home. We had a wonderful time and would certainly stay there again. Totally recommended! 5/5

Getting to the property was actually a nightmare as we traveled late at night and GPS coordinates did not lead right to property but real problem was the abysmal condition of the roads which had huge pot holes and were overflowing with standing water, our two wheel drive vehicle was stuck and thankfully finally made it through. The Host was kind enough to send the property manager to guide us out of the quagmire and back to the house and we eventually made it but it was quite a harrowing trip. Recommend including information suggesting that a 4 wheel drive vehicle is necessary. We left early due to condition of roads and accessibility concerns. The host was very polite and professional and kindly agreed to refund 50% of the funds we had paid.

We very much enjoyed our weekend at Juan Jose's beach house! It's in a great location in Popoyo and there are a few good restaurants and bars within close walking distance. There are plenty of other locals and surfers walking around as well. The house is right across the road from the beach so access is easy. At the beach walk north and there are some fantastic surfing/bodyboarding locations. We also rode horses at sunset along the beach for about an hour and a half. In the evenings we enjoyed hanging out on the roof deck. Overall, the house was perfect for us.

Host Response

Great guest! Super clean and respectful and took excellent care of the house and left everything shine and in order. Would definitely host again!"

Juan José is an excellent host. His property is perfect for family stays, with all areas of the house thoughtfully designed. The home offers ample space for family activities indoors, and the beach is just a few meters away, featuring easy and secure access. Communication with Juan José and Félix was consistently smooth. We are certain to return very soon. Congratulations to the hosts, Juan José and his wife Sandy.

The place is great, offers plenty of space and is almost right on the beach. However, it is only suitable for swimming at certain times when the waves do not reach the stones, which I would consider dangerous. There are some very good restaurants within walking distance. If you like to cook in the well-equipped kitchen yourself, you should bring food beforehand. The nearby shopping facilities are not suitable for varied nutrition. The pans and pots also have severe damage to the coatings. We were rather reluctant to cook in it. Drinking water is available in a dispenser, which is very nice. Unfortunately, there were very, and I emphasize very frequent, power outages and lack of tap water. You have to be able to come to terms with that in the area. All in all, however, we liked the stay very much, as everything was clean, spacious and close to the beach.

Juan and local host were so helpful. Sometimes trips have unpredictable weather and challenges, and the hosts are so comfortable and helpful working through to the best solutions under the circumstances. The local area is magical, wonderful for surf and beach exploring, not too busy but not remote and isolated. Great restaurants and local amenities, great options for yoga and activities. Perfect for friends get away or family. The house is so comfortable, nice to have great common spaces, karaoke and games, outdoor space to read and hang out, fantastic location….a little castle oasis. Hard to write this review because i hope to book it again soon….and hope it’s not already booked up!!

We stayed for four weeks at Juan’s home on Playa Santana and had a wonderful time. Both Juan and the caretaker were very responsible and helpful. There are many dining options within a 5-10 minute walk, and there are three surf spots between 10-20 minute walk. The home would lose power a few times a day for a minute or two, and the internet wasn’t perfect, but this can be expected in this area. Overall, highly recommend the house. It is as advertised.

We stayed for a little over a month at Popoyo Beach House with friends and family who came and stayed with us at various points. Juan was very helpful with answering my questions leading up to the trip, and we were greeted by Felix and Kenia when we arrived. Both Felix and Kenia were unbelievably kind to us. Whenever something happened with the house, Juan and Felix were very responsive. We felt very well taken care of. The house itself is lovely. The kitchen had all we needed and more, including an Instapot and blender.The four bedrooms of the house allowed for everyone to have privacy if they wanted, and the rooms were far more soundproofed than I thought. Even with several kids in the house, it was possible to have quiet space. The beach was right in front of the house, and we enjoyed the shade from the deck on hit days. Perfect location for us and close to markets! Wonderful place to stay - highly recommend for big family trips. Thank you so much Juan, Felix, and Kenia.

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