Karin
Reviews
15 total reviews
87% Excellent
15 reviews
4.80
2023ā2026
Cleanliness 4.8
Accuracy 4.7
Communication 4.8
Location 4.7
Check-in 4.7
Value 4.6
15 reviews
Anne
Excellent, 7 months ago
Wonderfully comfortable bed. Located very close to the beach!
Megan
Excellent, 7 months ago
Thanks so much for a lovely stay Karin! You were so hospitable and the place was so perfect for a getaway for two people. We dubbed it the love shack! šā¤ļø the beach access was amazing as it was a wake up and surf kind of vacation. Hope to stay again and will be recommending to family and friends.
Alexandra
Excellent, 1 year ago
This airbnb was perfect! Private, clean, amazing location, walking distance from beach and restaurants. The host was super nice, he gave me lots of recommendations and let me check-in earlier. Highly recommend !
Shimon
Excellent, 1 year ago
A Warm Welcome in Nosara: Our Airbnb Stay with Karin Nosara, Costa Rica, is a place of natural beauty, relaxed vibes, and friendly facesābut no one embodies that warmth more than our Airbnb host, Karin. From the moment my wife and I arrived, Karin made us feel completely at home, greeting us with a big smile and a genuine enthusiasm for sharing his love of Nosara. His property is a true gem, nestled just a short stroll away from the pristine shores of Pelada Beach. The accommodations are thoughtfully designed, offering a perfect blend of comfort and local charm. We particularly appreciated the serene ambiance, which provided a peaceful retreat after our daily adventures. What stood out most about our stay wasnāt just the comfortable accommodations (which were fantastic), but the conversations we had with Karin. He has an incredible depth of knowledge about the area, and we found ourselves constantly drawing on his insights. Whether it was the best places for fresh seafood, breathtak
Meaghan
Excellent, 1 year ago
Karim is a lovely host - thoughtful, kind, communicative, understandingā¦ the list goes on! His property is minutes from the beach - you can hear the waves from the patio. The community is safe and kind. The local feel is amazing. Walkable to all that Pelada has to offer. Canāt recommend this space enough. Thank you for having me!
Penny
Excellent, 1 year ago
Great place!
Nathan
OK, 1 year ago
The house itself was nicely designed and I believe Karin is a good person. That being said, this was not a relaxing setting for an Airbnb. We spent nearly $400 for the 1 night stay. Between 1:30 AM and 6 AM (and especially for 45 minutes from 5:15 AM to 6 AM), there were numerous animal sounds, including roosters crowing constantly, many neighbors' dogs barking, and disturbing squealing sounds (which apparently we learned later on were from howler monkeys). We have several voice recordings of them. It felt like we were on a farm. What was a bit more upsetting was that Karin attempted to convince us that this was all normal and a "typical morning where it still wild life in Costa Rica". We responded that we had been elsewhere in Nosara for several days before that night and that these sounds are not typical of any of the other days we stayed there. They should have been disclaimed. Karin agreed to a late checkout which should be the bare minimum extended for such inconveniences.
Host Response
Hi Nathan, Thank you for your review. Iām sorry to hear that the sounds of nature, like the monkeys and roosters, made you uncomfortable. These are part of the experience in rural neighborhoods across Costa Rica and much of Central America, where the natural environment remains vibrant and untouched by excessive development. If you stayed longer, you might have had more time to adapt to and appreciate this unique setting. Iām glad you found the house to be great and exactly as expected, though I noticed the proximity to the beach wasnāt mentioned. Being able to step right onto the beach and enjoy it any time is a rare and special privilege, one that many travelers cherish. While I understand my place might not suit everyone, it offers a truly authentic experience for those who value nature and tranquility. I hope you were able to take away some good memories from your stay. Warm regards, Karim
Karen
Excellent, 1 year ago
Our stay went super well, everything was consistent with the photos and the apartment and located literally 30 seconds from the beach And especially our host was incredibly kind and available!! very accessible, gave us all the useful information to have a good stay and helped us find solutions whenever we needed it Recommended Thank you for everything!
Wouter
Excellent, 2 years ago
Amazing place to stay. A walk to the beach is less then 2 minutes, private parking space and an overall good vibe!
Abbie
Good, 2 years ago
The house has many convenient amenities in the kitchen and bathroom, is walkable to a quiet, rustic beach, and is offset from road noise. A four-wheel drive vehicle is important for navigating this part of the Nicoya peninsula (rocky, dusty roads and lots of constrution), but once you arrive, many things are walkable via the beach and trails. This place allowed us to avoid the bigger touristy/hotel areas and have a relaxing, not overly scheduled kind of getaway. Thank you!
David
Excellent, 2 years ago
Great stay at Karinās, recommended !
Danielle
Excellent, 2 years ago
Karin was exceptionally helpful and accommodating with superior flexibility with check in . A must stay while in Nosara CR
Valerie
Excellent, 2 years ago
Everything was great the location on the beach the charm of the house the extra owner... I would recommend this accommodation which is perfect
Alex
Excellent, 2 years ago
Karinās place is wonderful! Very stylish and comfortable. Great location. We will come back :)
Celine
Excellent, 2 years ago
Amazing secret place right there on the beach of Pelada. Very nice place, clean and well decorated. The host was so nice, he make us fell home and gave us a lot of tips about Nosara. I will definitively come back soon !