Larry & Reina
Reviews
Superhost33 total reviews
94% Excellent
33 reviews
4.85
2023–2026
Cleanliness 5.0
Accuracy 5.0
Communication 5.0
Location 5.0
Check-in 5.0
Value 5.0
33 reviews
Tomoko
Excellent, 4 months ago
We had an absolutely incredible stay. The home is beautifully designed, peaceful, and feels like a private luxury retreat. Every detail is thoughtfully done, creating a perfect balance of comfort and style. Larry and Reina are exceptional hosts, warm, responsive, and genuinely caring. They made sure everything was seamless from the moment we arrived. A special highlight was chef Eli, she was truly amazing. Super professional, incredibly talented, and the food she prepared was outstanding. She elevated the entire experience to another level. The location is ideal and offers complete privacy. It’s the kind of place you don’t want to leave. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a high-end, unforgettable stay. We will definitely be back.
Host Response
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Tomoko. We’re happy to know our villa’s design, privacy and chef Eli’s creations made your stay memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing retreat.
Staycy
Excellent, 4 months ago
Amazing Home! Over all experience was 10/10 ! If you want a perfect get away with friends and family casa la Reina is the place for you ! The view was breathtaking! The monkeys were the best part of the stay!!! I felt at peace and at home ! I was very sad to go! I definitely will be back !
Host Response
Staycy, thank you for the kind words — I’m glad our villa and the views helped you unwind and enjoy the monkeys. We’d love to host you again; if there’s anything we can improve for your next stay, please let us know and we’ll take care of it.
Anna
Excellent, 5 months ago
The photos don’t do this place justice. Beautiful views , peaceful and serene. The housekeeping and cooking services put this place above all others. Not having to worry about cooking, shopping or cleaning made this such a relaxing vacation.
Host Response
Thank you for your great review, and we look forward to your return!
Kingsley
Excellent, 6 months ago
It’s a lovely apartment, it looks better than the pictures.
Doc
Excellent, 8 months ago
Our stay at Casa La Reina was exceptional! The responsive concierge team arranged everything from surfing lessons to stocking groceries, and even provided cold medicine for our daughter. The cooking and housekeeping services surpassed expectations, and staff checked in regularly without being intrusive. The property features stunning views, a beautiful pool, and a safe location just 10 minutes from Tamarindo - perfect for exploring while maintaining privacy. Pro Tip: When using the house provisioning service, set a budget. Our 3-night stay provisions cost $500 USD with leftovers. Be mindful of high-cost items. Overall, Casa La Reina delivered an incredible experience with no surprises - just relaxation in a beautiful setting with world-class service. We’ll definitely return! Doc and Fam
Host Response
Thanks, Doc — we truly appreciate the thoughtful review and are glad the villa, team, and services helped you relax and enjoy Tamarindo. We’ll take your provisioning note to heart and will make our budgeting guidance clearer for future guests.
Danylo
Excellent, 10 months ago
Stay of a lifetime for our family milestone event. Lovely home in a peaceful environment. Exquisite dining. Exemplary service. The home was impeccably beautiful and felt like the lap of luxury. Having a chef included was a real treat for us and exceeded our expectations. Concierge service was very helpful to our every need. Highly recommend! Thank you all, thank you Larry & Reina!
Host Response
Than you so much for your kind words and we will absolutely share them with the entire team! Thank you again for selecting Casa la Reina for your Tamarindo vacation and look forward to your return when you come back to Costa Rica! Reina, Larry and the Casa la Reina team.
Don
Good, 1 year ago
Was a great jungle retreat and our family really enjoyed the pool and wild life. It was nice to have the prepared meals at the house because it was a bit off the beaten path which we expected and wanted. We did not anticipate the road conditions being so rough however (made getting to town a bit longer than expected). We loved our adventure and staying at Casa de la Rena was a big part of it. If you’re planning on staying here bring lots of cash because the food costs and tip expectations were substantial. Something you need to plan for.
Lisa
Excellent, 1 year ago
We miss it already! It is such a beautiful property. Picture perfect. It’s fun, relaxing, and unique. We loved every inch of it from the hummingbirds in the back to the monkeys in the front. It was great for bird watching. We traveled with our 3 children and they had a blast. Xiomara was special! My kids ate everything she prepared which is saying a lot. She was attentive and had wonderful. Melissa was very easy to reach and she went above and beyond for us, even returning left behind items since we were near by at a new location. It was truly hard to say goodbye. You will not regret staying here.
Sandy
Excellent, 1 year ago
Wow! I don't even know how to begin. Everything about our stay was perfect. Melissa was the ultimate host....I asked her so many questions and she was nothing but kind and patient. Xiomara took care of the cooking and cleaning, she felt like family by the end of the week. I only wish my spanish were better so I could tell her that! And Luis was always kind and attentive while taking care of the outside. The location, ambiance....all of it! Don't hesitate on this place!
Sarah
Excellent, 1 year ago
My family had a wonderful time at Casa la Reina. It was so peaceful to watch the butterflies and birds while relaxing in the pool or doing Pilates on the deck. The cook and housekeeping was a nice treat for the end of our trip to Costa Rica. We Zip-lined and did an ATV tour at the Black Stallion Ranch just down the street. Melissa the property manager was very helpful and friendly. We saw monkeys in the trees outside the morning before we left which was the highlight. Highly recommended this property!
Host Response
Sarah, thank you for your kind words ...and I will certainly pass them in to the entire team!
Jon
Excellent, 1 year ago
Beautiful home outside of Tamarindo. Very private, modern, and clean, it looks just like the pictures. The house is about 15 min outside Tamarindo. This is a bit more remote and there is nothing in walking distance if that is what you are looking for. But for our family the privacy was just what we wanted. Grocery about 5 min away, but you don't really need it. The staff can get you anything you need with enough notice. Melissa the manager was super welcoming and offered lots of help for local activities. Xiomara cooked amazing meals for us and kept the place spotless. We would usually go out on a day excursion or tour and come home to a clean house and wonderful meal. She really made the trip special. Would definitely stay there again.
Bradley
Excellent, 1 year ago
Overall, this was a great house. Communication with the host and house managers prior to arrival was great. The house is very nice and as described. It's in a peaceful setting about 15 minutes from town. Lots of nature (howler monkeys, birds, iguanas, frogs, etc.). The house manager arranged excursions for us (whitewater rafting, zip-line, and surfing). Having breakfast every morning was great. We did experience some miscommunication on meals early on and there were a few minor maintenance issues, but those did not affect our stay (I am not sure the host was even aware but a house manager was informed). If you take advantage of the meal service and/or the concierge service to book excursions, I would confirm everything with the host upon arrival. Overall, great stay and I would stay again!
Syd
Excellent, 1 year ago
We really enjoyed our 6 day stay at Casa La Reina! The hosts were extremely friendly and easy to communicate with throughout the booking process and our entire stay. They helped us arrange an excursion, groceries, and meals for the week. When we arrived, we were greeted by the hosts who helped show us the property and all the features. At this time we also paid for all of our groceries for the week, which were stocked in the fridge/pantry. They even had welcome snacks and drinks prepared for us when we arrived! The house is about 15 minutes from downtown Tamarindo on a gravel road. The road is fairly easy to navigate, the last part being a steep hill up to the house. We had a small SUV (Rav4) and had no issues traversing the roads. The house felt very secluded, safe and private. The house was also very well kept and had an amazing view from the deck/pool area! We had a total of 4 people (2 couples) and felt we had plenty of space and privacy while here. We would highly recommend!
Fortunato
Excellent, 1 year ago
My recent stay was truly exceptional! We are a family for 4 with 2 young boys, 5yo and 2yo. From the moment I booked, the communication was prompt, clear, and incredibly helpful. Any questions I had were answered quickly and thoroughly, making the pre-trip planning a breeze. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the wonderful staff who were consistently friendly, attentive, and went above and beyond to ensure I had a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Their dedication to service truly stood out and made me feel so welcome. The property itself was excellent – clean, well-maintained, and exactly as described. It provided the perfect base for exploring the beauty of Costa Rica. I wholeheartedly recommend this Airbnb to anyone looking for a fantastic experience in Costa Rica. The combination of great service, excellent communication, and a truly wonderful staff makes it a top-notch choice. I can't wait to return!
Host Response
Thank you so much for your kind words. the team at Casa la Reina works very hard to make your visit truly a special one with homecooking, daily housekeeping and s concierge to help make activity suggestions and arrangements. The staff enjoyed everyone, especially the little ones and we look forward to your return. Reina & Larry
Jorge
Terrible, 1 year ago
The house is nice; the surroundings of the house are very ugly👎. The hosts are very attentive and make things very easy. "One of the best I've known as hosts" in the house I killed scorpions 🦂 and had some cleanliness problems when I received the house and they told me it was because I checked in early "which they authorized me to do." Another day the digital key door was blocked and I was locked out of the house when I returned at night for 30 or 50 minutes. If you want privacy between rooms in the house, you will NOT have it; because you can hear everything between the rooms, you can talk from room to room. That's not compatible if you want privacy. Outside, everything is fine.
Host Response
We are shocked at some of Jorge's comments. Costa Rica is a jungle and natural so it is not ugly as he describes. If he wanted to be in the city, our 5-star property is not where he should have come. The guest arrived at the door, 2 hours early, without our knowledge, with a guest having been there the previous night. They knew check-in was not until 3pm. They also showed up with a dog, as we are a no pet property insisting we rearrange furniture and rugs to accommodate the animal. They had no dog crate to contain the animal when the guest left the property. The smart lock challenge was due to a internet outage we explained to the guest occurs in Costa Rica. Hosts should beware and be warned if you host this guest of issues we had.