Papi
Reviews
43 total reviews
77% Excellent
43 reviews
4.67
2024–2025
Cleanliness 4.5
Accuracy 4.8
Communication 4.8
Location 4.8
Check-in 4.6
Value 4.7
43 reviews

David
Excellent, 10 months ago
A cozy house in a safe and quiet place. Very well equipped kitchen. It is a 5-minute walk to Playa Negra. In addition to the service. I accidentally canceled my reservation and the Airbnb team, along with the host, helped me resolve it quickly.

Carlos
Excellent, 10 months ago
An excellent option to enjoy Puerto Viejo, close to the best beaches, restaurants, bars and supermarkets in the area. The host was very helpful, his response was very quick. The place is impeccable, as shown in the photos.

Trevor
Excellent, 10 months ago
Our family of three had a great time and we were very comfortable. The instructions were easy to follow and we felt secure. If we had to suggest an improvement it might be another blanket on the bed and a list of tuk-tuk’s but we can’t overemphasize how happy we are with our choice to stay at Papi’s! Our questions were answered almost immediately and in a very helpful manner. It was a perfect place to relax and rest while enjoying our trip!

Pål
Not good, 11 months ago
“The house was nice, but already on day two a cover strip on the door came loose. The door worked optimally for the rest of the stay. We reported this at check-out, but were surprised to receive a payment request for the opposite door, which worked perfectly when we left. This seems like normal wear and tear, and it is not reasonable that the last guest should pay for something that is already worn. In addition, the neighbor's dog barked at all hours of the day, which affected the night's sleep. Overall, unfortunately, we cannot recommend this place.”

Diego
Good, 1 year ago
Exc spot near to all beaches and restaurants

Jean-Pascal
Excellent, 1 year ago
Very spacious and comfortable place The beds are large and comfortable. Great stay with the kids. We enjoyed the pool and the beach which is a 3-minute drive. I highly recommend this listing.

Kimberly
Excellent, 1 year ago
The house was complete with everything you could need to spend a pleasant time with family or friends, from games, a well-equipped kitchen, pool games for children.

Danielle
Good, 1 year ago
It was a beautiful air bnb. The floors were dirty and kitchen not properly cleaned when we arrived, but they tried to fix it by sending someone to clean. The pool was great, and it’s walking distance to a more secluded part of playa la negra ! Five min drive into Puerto viejo, but can also be walked to along the beach. Love this area and enjoyed the stay overall

Jhon
Excellent, 1 year ago
🌴 Perfect Stay in Puerto Viejo! This place was an ideal home base for exploring Puerto Viejo. The neighborhood is quiet and feels really safe, which made us feel right at home. The parking space is spacious and convenient, and the house is fully equipped with everything you need for cooking, truly a home away from home. Highly recommended for a relaxing and comfortable stay!

Antonia
Good, 1 year ago
We had a great stay overall at Papi’s, the inside was very clean and perfect for the kids. The pool was a bit smaller than it appeared in photos but we actually preferred that because we have young children. We loved the style of the home, it was super welcoming and the instructions for check in were very helpful. We also loved that we could be inside but at the same time keep a eye on the kids from every room. We didn’t love that the pool guy and the cleaning lady popped up without any notice and because of all the windows it wasn’t great for privacy, but they were perfectly nice. The only other criticism we had was that around the pool it obviously hadn’t been cleaned in a while and we had to clear some animal poop, large ants and spiders ourselves. However we understand it’s Costa Rica so it wasn’t a huge issue.

LaKeisha
OK, 1 year ago
The home match the photos but one of the issues was the camera when you walk inside the home. Definitely breach of privacy as a single woman. Also, there were people in and out at odd times without my knowledge or permission such as the pool person at 6:30a. My service dog alerted me of them being there. When I asked about it, they stated that in their rules, services will be performed throughout the stay. Didn’t feel privacy and safety was given to the respect of me being a guest. I ended up leaving. Overall, I do feel like the price was a too high for the home with not much provided but access to the home (No washer or dryer access, not many towels, no cleaning supplies, no trash bags, and you have to remove all trash) or you will be charged. In the rules they require you to remove all trash, but do not provide trash bags or cleaning supplies. The guest is responsible. However, the bathroom had debris as I checked in and so did the outside sofas. Overall the home was nice in appearan

Daniel
Excellent, 1 year ago
The place is very nice, the place and the pool is super clean. I would definitely love to be able to stay at this place again. The beach is about 300 meters away, you can walk perfectly and there is a minisuper about 200 meters away. 100% Recommended

Laura
Excellent, 1 year ago
We had a fantastic stay! The house was spotless, with large, beautifully appointed bedrooms and super comfy beds and pillows. The kitchen was spacious and fully equipped with everything we needed for our stay. The pool was a highlight—sparkling clean and perfect for relaxing. The entire property is walled, which made it ideal and worry-free for our small dog to roam safely. Location-wise, it’s perfect—close enough to the center for convenience, but tucked away enough to enjoy peace and quiet. Bonus points for the cute little convenience store just a short walk away. Highly recommend—would definitely stay again!

Katherine
Good, 1 year ago
I really liked the house, it's really nice and very comfortable. The place was close to downtown, it's spacious, good communication from the host and very friendly. As feedback, I could tell you to check the cleanliness better when people arrive, such as the garbage cans, but nevertheless it was very good. We had trouble getting into the house, but the host helped us

Lourdes
Excellent, 1 year ago
More than amazing, we even had a Sloth in our backyard! We needed that scape!

Nicole
Excellent, 1 year ago
We LOVED Papi's Place. It was actually better in person than the photos. Attention to detail was everywhere. You could tell there was a lot of time, effort and intention put into this rental. The beds were extremely comfortable. The pool was great. We enjoyed the property thoroughly. This is my second time to PV, and I plan on coming back a third. And I WILL be staying at Papi's Place. Thanks again for the great stay!

Dirk
Excellent, 1 year ago
A beautiful house with pool. It is only a few minutes from the beach and there are restaurants and supermarkets nearby.

Fernando
Excellent, 1 year ago
nice place, ideal for families

Allen
Excellent, 1 year ago
We enjoyed our stay at Papi's place. The location was good and the neighborhood was safe and quiet.

Robert
Excellent, 1 year ago
Nice Place , all of the basis were covered its not on the beach but its close the and space and private pool you have make up for not being on the water.…. there were bikes for getting into town. Host recommended restaurants and things to do. There were backpack beach chairs for day time sunbathing which I bought to the beach for daytime excursions. And plenty of linens for the bathrooms. I had no complaints the place was private and secluded. I needed the bikes or local tuk tuk taxis to get to the center of town which wasn’t a problem. I recommend getting a small suv if you want to drive yourself some of the roads are a little bumpy… and a regular car just wont do. Bring a small umbrella for the daytime occasional showers. There was a supermarket which wasn’t too far It was great for food and snacks etc when not dining in town…Papi’s place met all of my needs and I would definitely stay again.

Hannah
Excellent, 1 year ago
Papi’s Place was a great place to go with a small family. The pool is nice to have but it’s quite small. I thought it was an especially nice touch to have so many nice beach items/pool toys for our kids to play with. I liked how quiet the area was - we occasionally heard dogs/construction noises but ONLY during the day. Would 10/10 recommend.

Patrice
Excellent, 1 year ago
A super nice place. The pool was beautiful, the kids loved it Kitchen was full, all the essentials were there. Bike was an extra super nice. We enjoyed the beach in the afternoon and the kids were also delighted. 10 minute walk to get there Howler monkey every morning at lunch, we could hear them nearby Thank you for everything, a place I'll be back

Tiffany
Excellent, 1 year ago
Papi's Place was great for our family. Car rentals during this season is untouchable ($150) per day! However, Uber from the house to town and Tut-Tut's back to the house works great and very inexpensive. The house was equipped with majority of everything from home. The fan was a plus while relaxing by the pool. If you plan on cooking meals, the only downside is pots and pans are very limited but that did not interfere with us enjoying our stay. It was awesome!!!

Kara
Good, 1 year ago
Good location and layout of the house!

Dayana
Excellent, 1 year ago
Beautiful place, clean super comfortable, King beds, air conditioning. Perfect pool and that the out electric gate was perfect. Kitchen has everything you need. Thank you very much. We'll be back.

Rosey
Good, 1 year ago
Cozy house with all amenities. The host was quick to respond to all my questions and was very attentive. I liked that the kitchen had everything you need to cook and the place was very clean.

Marion
Excellent, 1 year ago
We loved our stay at this beautiful villa as described and very well-equipped . Yes, there are dogs and work next door in the morning but nothing disturbing. The howler monkeys are not far away, the birds are well present. Very good location. It was good.

Jean Christophe
Excellent, 1 year ago
Perfect, if you're in the area don't hesitate, the kids loved the pool.

Mónica
Excellent, 1 year ago
A beautiful place near the old port.. we felt right at home!

Yadira
Excellent, 1 year ago
Excellent place very comfortable, well located, I charm a dark and well-equipped bedroom in general

Lauren
Excellent, 1 year ago
We enjoyed our stay at Papi’s place very much. It’s a short drive (with plenty of tuk tuks available locally) or a 20 minute walk along the beach to Puerto Viejo where there’s plenty good quality restaurants. It suited our needs perfectly for our young family and we liked the fact it was enclosed and felt safe. We adored the surrounding area and found people exceptionally friendly.

Jerlyn
Excellent, 1 year ago
Excellent , comfortable , clean , and very good service. Thank you !

Priscilla
Excellent, 1 year ago
The place is the same as in the photos, it is comfortable and cozy. It's easy to access.

Megan
Good, 1 year ago
Papi's place was perfect for a family getaway! Spacious and equipped with all we needed. A short walk to the beach, with a restaurant and convenience store an even shorter distance. This is an up-and-coming neighborhood with quite a few empty lots so there is day-time construction noise which is of course out of the hosts hands. That being said, we would absolutely love to stay here again! Thank you!

Tavo
Excellent, 1 year ago
An excellent place to relax and have fun with family and friends.

Aurelie
Excellent, 2 years ago
Very beautiful house in a great location. The pool is beautiful. The house is very well-equipped. Grandpa was even able to make us available earlier to sleep our daughter. thanks for everything!

Ly
Excellent, 2 years ago
The place is really as seen in the photos, it is a quiet and clean place that has everything you need, which gives you the option to mobilize many places, I would come back 100 times more

María Fernanda
Excellent, 2 years ago
The place is beautiful, just as seen in the photos. The location is excellent is close to many beaches, supermarkets and restaurants. My family and I love this place ❤️

Sheila
OK, 2 years ago
Pro’s Clean modern new Small but nice pool Good size garden for my dog to run around but if you have a small dog they could escape under the gate. Nicely decorated Comfy beds Towels / sheets nice but no comforter or duvet I complained but never got an answer back. Good airconditioner Walk to beach Store close by Con’s No screens on doors Construction next door with dogs caged in a kennel 24/7 barking all hours of the night. This area is a street that is being revitalized with construction of new homes. It would have been helpful to know this before booking. Almost zero pans to cook with. Had to buy a pan which I left at the house. I checked out 5 days early due to the noise. The owner never offered to help me find another Airbnb.
Host Response
Some guest are in the business of trying to figure out a way to stay in Airbnb's for free and fabricate stories. The property is located on a very quiet street that is surrounded by jungle behind, one elderly, quiet couple on one side and an empty lot on the other. There are absolutely no dog kennels to be found in the area and nothing but the quiet, serene sounds of nature to soothe you through the night. There are at least 2 extra sheets and blankets for each bedroom. The kitchen is well equipped with multiple pots and pans to complete any gourmet meal. Regrettably, the guest decided to cancel after 4 days into the reservation, after her companion abandoned her in Costa Rica. Then she illegally occupied the property after cancelation, refusing to vacate and disregarding all requests to depart. We were advised by Airbnb to involve local authorities to remove the guest from the property, but instead remained conciliatory.

Elvis Victor
Excellent, 2 years ago
Very nice house, we had a great time.

Christopher
Excellent, 2 years ago
Papi’s place was simply paradise. We felt right at home. Walking distance from beautiful beaches. The pool is great if you just want to stay home and chill. The beds were comfortable. The house is surrounded by rainforest so expect calming nature sounds all day long. Kitchen is well equipped. As a cook I was happy to find everything I needed. We will be back!
Host Response
Thank you so much for the wonderful and detailed review! You and your group were an absolute pleasure to host.... we hope to see you back at Papi's Place soon!

Gloryana
Excellent, 2 years ago
The place is very comfortable, new, clean and very quiet. The host is always attentive, friendly and responsible. I would come back again with great taste. I only have one suggestion and it is that although it has many appliances in perfect condition, it did not have the rice cooker so it would be good to buy one. The house is secure, comfortable and the pool is very convenient.

Raymond
Excellent, 2 years ago
We had an awesome stay at Papi's - The house was beautiful - almost brand new and immaculately clean. Lots of thoughtful touches, and the kitchen had everything you could think of. Walking out of the bedrooms or living area straight to the gorgeous pool was our favourite. The location was easy to find, and the beach was only a few minutes' walk away. A quiet area away from the bustle of Puerto Viejo which was a 5 minute drive. Our hosts were extremely responsive and gave us lots of great local tips. We will definitely be back to stay!