Jessica

Reviews

Superhost

47 total reviews

91% Excellent

47 reviews

4.89

2024–2026

Cleanliness 4.8

Accuracy 5.0

Communication 5.0

Location 5.0

Check-in 5.0

Value 4.9

47 reviews

4BR Villa in Esterillos Oeste

James

Excellent, 3 months ago

Jenny and Mendosa were Great

We enjoyed the proximity to the ocean and the pool was excellent. The A/C units in the bedrooms were essential during our stay in late March and we were very thankful to have them. Be prepared for tiny ants in the kitchen - we just kept most things in the fridge and cleaned up promptly after any food preparations. This house is open to the outside with the vents in the concrete bricks, so some critters are to be expected. But overall, the critters were minimal. It was also nice to have a washer/dryer. And we made good use of the boogie boards. The outdoor space with the hammocks and picnic table and lounge chairs was really nice. And the large deck off of the bedrooms is also a really nice place to view the ocean. Our stay was so relaxing. The boys loved surfing lessons with Michael and John from Aloha Surf. We had a nice dinner at Los Almendros and also ate a delicious fresh red snapper, ceviche and marlin dinner that Yeni prepared for us. (Discuss cost ahead of time.) Pura Vida!

If it weren't for the oceanfront location, you'd be paying the price of a luxury property in poor condition. The photos show something that doesn't reflect the actual condition of the house; it needs A LOT of maintenance. There are wooden tables in terrible condition all over the property, and the paintwork and general maintenance are almost nonexistent. I'm giving it 3 stars only for the location and for allowing me to check in early, just for that. The price is too high for what you get in return!

Host Response

Hi David, thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the oceanfront location and that we were able to accommodate an early check-in. Our home is directly on the beach, and the tropical ocean environment can be hard on outdoor surfaces due to salt air and humidity, though we continuously maintain the property. As your stay was brief, we wish you had reached out during your visit so we could have looked into any concerns right away. Thank you again for staying with us, and we wish you the best in your future travels.

We had a lovely stay at Jessica's. Everything was perfect, from the kitchen to the terrace, to the pool and the garden. We spent 4 days there and frankly I would have stayed longer. The beach and sunsets and sunrises are a short walk from the house. Yeni and Mendoza live in the house behind and take care of maintaining the house, they are really very nice and discreet. They prepared us a good typical meal the day before we left. Esterillos Oeste is a small village with about 7 or 8 restaurants, the beach is beautiful and very uncrowded. To be discovered!

Jessica’s place was home away from away set in paradise! It was wonderful to be right across the road from the beach. Very peaceful and private area with convenient and delicious local restaurants. The caretakers, Yeni and Mendoza, became like family to me and my family. They grilled delicious fresh fish and made soup for our family and were always available to accommodate and answer any questions we had. They also went above and beyond to help celebrate my daughter’s birthday! We absolutely loved our stay and didn’t want to leave. Thank you Jessica for everything!

For our trip to Costa Rica, we opted for a 3-day stop in the surroundings of Jacò so we could rest. Jessica's villa is beautiful, authentic and the people on site (Yeni and Mendosa) were very welcoming. They even cooked lobsters and fish... a treat. Access to the house is via a dirt path and we have almost direct access to the ocean. Beautiful place, relaxing with hammocks and ocean views. We recommend this villa for all trips looking for a peaceful home. Pura Vida

Hi Jessica. Thank you so much for the seamless and wonderful stay at your beautiful home. We enjoyed all the facilities that you provided, including that beautiful pool and the various places where we could enjoy meals. The AC units in the bedrooms worked perfectly and very efficiently, which is a real necessity at the beach. We enjoyed the huge top deck and enjoyed the ocean view it provided. The beach was perfect, and it like it was our own private beach. Very private. Stringing hammocks between the palm trees was a real treat for real relaxation with the music of the ocean. The Starlink Wi-Fi was exceptional and never failed and had coverage outside as well. Yeni and Mendoza were such a courteous and a special couple they couldn’t do enough for us. They were there but gave us privacy, yet always willing to help with everything. Mendoza an excellent griller from fish to hamburgers. They were key to us enjoying your beautiful home so much! Thanks for everything!! Jim

The location and home provided a truly authentic Costa Rican experience. The beach views were stunning, and the easy access made it perfect for daily visits. Having the pool was a great bonus—it let us continue enjoying water activities right at home. We especially loved the outdoor gazebo with hammocks, which we used every day. The home was clean and just as described. The air conditioning in the bedrooms worked well and was much appreciated. We did experience a temporary loss of power and water pressure, but being in a rural area, that’s to be expected and we just waited it out. One thing to note: there isn’t a large indoor space with air conditioning that can comfortably accommodate a group of eight. Unfortunately, we were there during one of the hottest weeks of the year and really wished we had a cool spot to hang out together and play cards.

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