Chris
Reviews
Superhost69 total reviews
93% Excellent
69 reviews
4.91
2023–2026
Cleanliness 4.9
Accuracy 4.9
Communication 5.0
Location 4.9
Check-in 4.8
Value 4.9
69 reviews
GORGEOUS! Incredible views, wonderful pool, sweet toucan visitors.
Amazing house and great location. Definitely required 4x4 but it was clearly described in the listing. House was fully equipped and pool was fantastic!
This was a Beautiful home in the middle of the rainforest with partial views of the Pacific Ocean. The house was pristine, and we loved hearing and experiencing nature all around us. Paola was amazing and gave great recommendations for local activities like white water rafting and hiking, and even helped arrange a private chef for a special family dinner in the home. We enjoyed the convenience of cooking on the grill outside while the kids swam in the infinity pool. We would absolutely stay here again. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Our stay at Gemela 1 was absolutely spectacular. From the very beginning of our stay, we were captivated by the absolutely surreal views. Chris and Paola were wonderful hosts—extremely attentive, kind and offered lots of recommendations for beaches and restaurants. We did not want to leave! We will recommend this beautiful home to our family and friends and hope to be back again sometime soon. One note, we had a very difficult time finding the house initially since we arrived after dark. The hill that takes you up toward the house is incredibly steep. You MUST have a 4x4 car! Other than that, our stay was perfect.
Beautiful home up on the top of an undeveloped forest. Modern with all the modern amenities. The view was beautiful. Quiet. We loved the salt water infinity pool. The bed in the primary was comfortable. The beds downstairs were not quite as comfy. While the privacy was fantastic, the access was difficult to drive more than once a day and very tricky after dark. We went out only once each day. We enjoyed Dominical and Uvita. Thank you for a fabulous stay!
Host Response
Dear Wendy, Thank you so much for your lovely review, we’re thrilled you enjoyed the villa, the views, the privacy, and the saltwater infinity pool! We appreciate your note about the access road as well. As mentioned in the listing title and description, the villa is located in a peaceful, elevated nature setting and requires a 4x4, which is part of what allows for the stunning views and privacy our guests love. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’re so glad you enjoyed exploring the areas. You’re always welcome back!
The house is beautiful, comfortable, large and has everything you need for a pleasant stay. The surroundings and the view are wonderful. It is a bit far from the beaches but the place is worth it... you have to go up in an off-road vehicle. I would go back a thousand times
Host Response
Nos alegra muchísimo saber que disfrutaron de la casa, la comodidad, el entorno y la vista, es justamente lo que hace este lugar tan especial. Será un placer recibirlos nuevamente cuando quieran, ¡los esperamos de vuelta! Pura vida!!
I stayed here over Christmas/New Year’s break. I absolutely love the house. It was amazing. ! I felt like a celebrity waking up in it every day. The pool and grounds are unbelievable! I would hang out there all day long next to the pool looking at the view. The view is a multimillion dollar view. You can’t find this at other houses. The house was very clean. The house was very responsive, we had zero issues with the wildlife or bugs. The road driving up to the house is not so bad compared to other Costa Rican roads. I would definitely recommend this place to others and would stay here again in the near future.
Host Response
Thank you so much for this incredible review, it truly means a lot to us! We’re absolutely delighted that you loved the house, the views, and especially the pool and surroundings. Hearing that you felt “like a celebrity” waking up there made our day 😊 That’s exactly the experience we hope our guests have. Thank you as well for mentioning the cleanliness, the responsiveness, and the access road, it’s very helpful for future guests. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we would be absolutely happy to welcome you back again very soon!
Wow. Breathtaking views and peaceful surroundings. My family really enjoyed the time we had here. The pool was perfect for my 7 and 5 year old. Waking up to the views everyday was amazing. It rained a lot during our stay but still had easy access to the house. The storms were very cool to watch. Any issues we encountered were addressed immediately. We cant wait to be back! Thank you Chris and Paolo for the hospitality!
Host Response
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! It was truly a pleasure hosting you. Wishing you all the best — Pura vida!
This home was absolutely breathtaking! It looks exactly like the photos and the view is probably the best part. The home is well stocked with everything you could need and very spacious. Definitely recommend arriving before dark and having a 4x4 as stated since you are driving through steep slopes through the mountains and it can be hard to find the house at night. You will not regret booking!
Stunning cannot even begin to describe this place… on all facets!
Its a wonderful place to stay. Make sure you have 4x4. There are countless of different beaches, activities, food options in less than a 20-30 min drive. This is a house you will never forget. Book it already.
This is a beautiful property, has mountain and beach view. Looks even better in person. Recommendations of the food options were great.
This home is amazing! The views are stunning and the house was spotless with every amenity you can imagine. Such a great home to sit back and relax and soak in the views. The infinity pool was where we spent 90% of our time spotting different birds (our kids saw 7 toucans)! Highly recommend this place!
This place was beautiful. great views, very peaceful. You will need a 4 wheel drive car to get to the house but it's worth it. Love this place 😍