Rick
Reviews
Superhost8 total reviews
75% Excellent
8 reviews
4.75
2024–2026
Cleanliness 5.0
Accuracy 5.0
Communication 5.0
Location 5.0
Check-in 4.7
Value 5.0
8 reviews
Incredible house in a beautiful location walkable to the beach. Rick was a great and responsive host. We can’t wait to go back!
This 4 bed house looks just like the pics! Better yet, it's a 2 min walk to the beach & mellower surf break, 5 minutes to the farmer's market & great restaurants, and 15 to Bodhi Tree. We did not rent vehicles and did not miss out. Surf rentals across street! Things to note that are great: beds had nice linens and were totally comfy! Shower towels were plush. Rick stocked the fridge with our shopping list - great for our arrival. Plenty of pool towels - pool was needed! Ice maker came in super handy. Things to note that need eyes: coffee pot missing a part. BBQ did not work & was filled with rat poo. Backyard had a firepit but couldn't enjoy because mango trees cover yard and are filled with monkeys eating them, throwing them down on the chairs (and pooping there.) After day one, no hot water went to the showers - not sure why. The only safe that worked was in one of the upstairs bedrooms. Heidi made huge amounts of great food. We would definitely rent this lovely place again!
Host Response
Thank you so much for your detailed review. We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed the location, the comfortable beds, linens, pool towels, and the convenience of being so close to the beach, restaurants, and surf rentals. It’s also great to know the stocked fridge and the meals prepared by Heidi helped make your stay even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate you bringing the maintenance items to our attention. The coffee maker, BBQ, and hot water issue have been addressed with our team so we can ensure everything is working properly for future guests. We also regularly work to manage the natural wildlife in the area — Nosara is surrounded by beautiful nature, and while the monkeys are part of the experience, we understand it can sometimes be unexpected. Thank you again for staying with us and for your helpful feedback. We would be delighted to host you again on your next visit to Nosara.
House is in an awesome location. It is near surf shop and close to beach. House is also very open with no doors to exterior (open kitchen, living and dining). Some members of our group loved this - it made for swimming in pool and playing outside with children super easy. For others it was less ideal (mosquitos at night, hot during day, leaves and dirt constantly blowing through kitchen with a need to be vigilant about putting food away at night so that it didn't attract animals). The complimentary chef was a joy and having beautiful prepared meals waiting on the table was amazing. Overall a positive experience.
Terrace House is a beautiful and peaceful home located just steps from everything in Playa Guiones. The layout is perfect for large groups or multiple couples. All rooms have their own on suite bathrooms and the living and dining areas are very spacious and comfortable. We were 6 women who came to surf and work remotely and loved it!
Shanta Pura was an absolute dream—exactly as pictured. A major highlight was the concierge service from Rick and his responsive team. Even though we’d been to Playa Guiones before, they added thoughtful touches: adjusting reservations, arranging our snorkeling tour, and helping make my 50th birthday unforgettable. Rick even surprised us with a delicious cake. The home was magical, with a perfect layout for three couples, and we spent hours in the pool. Having Heidy cook for us was a huge bonus—her meals were outstanding, and she and her sous-chef made everything effortless. We also loved having a great surf shop right across the street for easy board rentals. Dining around town was fantastic: La Luna, Al Chile, Harmony Hotel, Olas Verdes, and a special celebratory dinner at Huacas at Tierra Magnifica. Our six-person golf cart from Limo Dan was super convenient, and the massages at Tica Massage were some of the best we’ve ever had.
The house is beautiful and just like the pictures. It’s well-appointed and extremely clean. The setting and pool are really nice. The management team is very responsive over an outside messaging app, and helped us solve some travel complications. Just a note that this house is technically walkable, you’ll want a car or golf cart (we had a 4x4).
Host Response
Thank you for your very nice review and helpful information.
The house was a great layout. Had a nice central location - near everything. Would recommend.
