Located just 200 meters to the beach, this new and modern beach house in a quiet neighborhood between Puerto Viejo and Cocles offers guests the best beach vacation- 2 mins walk to beach, cafes, restaurants, sounds of the waves, modern amenities and security. The space The Surf Shack is designed to maximize the beauty of the natural surroundings and offer guests modern comforts and convenience. The main living space has 20 ft ceilings and each room has powerful ceiling fans to ensure that the tropical breezes continue to circulate throughout the house. For the hotter days, there are AC units in each bedroom and main living space. The sparkling fresh pool offers both an opportunity to stay refreshed in the tropical heat and also a nice view while sitting outside. There are also hammocks on the front terrace available to hang on the front terrace to ensure that you have the best spot to feel the tropical breeze and see wildlife while sipping a cold drink. Speaking of wildlife, it's not uncommon to see a sloth crossing the front yard, iguanas, a variety of birds, and of course monkeys can often be both heard and spotted! Modern comforts include a well appointed kitchen with large stainless steel fridge, coffee maker, blender, flat screen smart tv, Wifi Internet, shower that includes rainfall showerhead, hot water, large closets, and modern décor. The house will comfortably fit up to 6 people. Guest access Guests will have full access to anything that the house has to offer. There is a shed at the back and one small locked closet that will remain locked during your stay. Other things to note Cancelation policy: full refund (minus Airbnb fees) if notified 5 days prior to booking date.

## Location

Located just 200 meters from the beach, this new, modern beach house sits in a quiet neighborhood between Puerto Viejo and Cocles. The beach is a two-minute walk away, with cafés, restaurants, the sound of waves, modern amenities, and security all nearby.

## The Space

The Surf Shack is designed to highlight the beauty of its natural surroundings while providing modern comfort and convenience.

The main living area features 20-foot ceilings, and every room has a powerful ceiling fan to keep tropical breezes circulating throughout the house. For warmer days, air-conditioning units are available in each bedroom and in the main living space.

A sparkling freshwater pool provides a refreshing escape from the tropical heat and a pleasant view from the outdoor areas. Hammocks on the front terrace offer a comfortable place to enjoy the breeze, watch for wildlife, and sip a cold drink.

Wildlife sightings are common. Guests may see sloths crossing the front yard, iguanas, a variety of birds, and monkeys, which can often be heard and spotted nearby.

## Amenities

- Well-appointed kitchen
- Large stainless steel refrigerator
- Coffee maker
- Blender
- Flat-screen smart television
- Wi-Fi internet
- Rainfall showerhead
- Hot water
- Large closets
- Modern décor
- Air conditioning in each bedroom and the main living space
- Ceiling fans throughout the house
- Freshwater pool
- Front-terrace hammocks

The house comfortably accommodates up to six guests.

## Guest Access

Guests have full access to everything the house offers. A shed at the back of the property and one small locked closet will remain inaccessible during the stay.

## Cancellation Policy

Guests will receive a full refund, minus Airbnb fees, if they provide notice at least five days before the booking date.

Olivia & Julian

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Modern Beach house w/Pool- 200 metres to beach! - Houses for Rent in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Limon, Costa Rica

Fantastic location.  So close to town.  Very walkable.  The pool is a huge plus for those hot days or as a great alternative to a beach day.  Plenty of space in the house.  Secured parking.  This is my go-to house for family and friends in this area.  Highly recommend.

A beautiful villa with a gorgeous pool and relaxing hammock. The kitchen is well equipped, comfortable beds, and walkable to the cafes and beach. Really flexible with a late check out, which really helped us. Sadly there is quite a bit of construction happening next door, which of course is out of the control of the hosts, but it meant that we weren’t able to enjoy the pool or garden during our 4 days due to the drilling, banging and noise.  But the beaches were closeby to escape to :)

Thanks for your thoughtful review Katy! We are sad that you took a star off for something that isn’t in our control as we aim to always go above and beyond for our guests. We can only hope that the construction wraps up soon so that the peacefulness of the location goes back to what we are accustomed to. Pura vida, Olivia

Beautiful house with all the amenities and extras you'd need for a stay in Puerto Viejo.  The pool, patio area, kitchen, living room and bedrooms were all spotless and felt very well cared for.  My wife and daughter were completely comfortable being outside at night as they enjoyed evening swims.  the privacy gave us a real sense of comfort.

Our family of 5 enjoyed our stay at the Surf Shack. Beautiful home and property in a great location, walkable to town and the beach and an easy drive to several other beaches and restaurants. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare a few meals. The bathroom was newly remodeled. We enjoyed relaxing at the pool each day after the beach. We had a minor issue that the hosts responded to and resolved quickly. The guide book was provided shortly after we booked and helped us plan for our time in Puerto Viejo. Great hosts - highly recommend the Surf Shack! Would stay again!

I loved the place, and in the early morning, with the sound of the birds, it was magical. The pool was just perfect.

j'ai adoré l'endroit et le matin tôt avec le son des oiseaux c'était magique la piscine etait juste parfaite

Olivia & Julian’s are great host, the went above on beyond to help us out for an early check in, they didn’t rush us on check out, they periodically checked on us to see if they could be of any help. They are great, I recommend their place 110% and ask new comers to help them keep it like that by following their simple house rules, they are very nice people that are willing to work with you so you have a great experience and find a home away from home.

This home was amazing, and honestly more than we could have expected!  Wonderful location, super relaxing and private, and beautiful!  perfect home base for our traveling family of four.  we loved returning every evening, and enjoying the pool and other comforts after exploring the beautiful area.  Easy walk to food, beaches, market, etc.  Couldn't have been better!   Host was great, clear, responsive, and vested in guests having a great experience.

We loved staying at the Surf Shack. It was as described and we enjoyed every minute. The pool was great and we spent a lot of time outside. Loved listening to and spotting all the tropical birds every morning. We saw iguanas and sloths in the tree opposite the house. It was also a great location to explore the area. We rented bikes and explored the town and surrounding areas. It was hard to leave.

The service from the first moment you book with them is wonderful, super helpful at all times, they are in contact with you.

The house is spectacular, super nice, well equipped and above all very central, everything is very close to walk to.
The pool is appreciated when you arrive from the beach to take a dip.
The tranquility of being at home.
I would recommend it one hundred percent.
I hope to be back soon.
Thank you for everything Olivia and Julián.

La atención desde el primer momento que reservas con ellos es maravillosa , súper atentos en todo momento están en contacto contigo. La casa es espectacular ,súper bonita , bien equipada y sobre todo muy céntrica está todo muy cerca para ir caminando. La piscina se agradece cuando llegas de la playa para darte un chapuzón . La tranquilidad que se esta cuando estás en casa. La recomendaría cien por cien . Espero volver en breve . Gracias por todo Olivia y Julián.

This is the second time we have stayed here and have absolutely zero regrets. Hope to stay here a third time next year!

What a great spot! We had a lovely stay at Olivia and Julian's home. The home is comfortable and spacious. The design-- spiral staircase leading to lofted master bedroom --is charming. The beds are comfy and we slept well. The kitchen is well-appointed; we had no problems cooking meals. Numerous AC units kept the heat and humidity out. Unfortunately, the couch felt cheap and uncomfortable. We were excited to use the little outdoor gym, but ultimately found the heat too draining. The small ceiling-mounted fan was broken during our stay. The location could not be better! A 5 min walk to lively downtown PV, but far enough to avoid the noise. For surfing, Playa Cocles is a short drive, and Punta Uva / Playa Grande are about 15 minutes. This was a working vacation. While there are two desks in the home, there are not chairs comfortable enough (for us, at least) to sit in for a full day. We were glad to have brought our own (bough from a Maxi Pali). Would stay again!

This was by far our favorite stay in Puerto Viejo. The pool, the grounds, the home were top tier. Our adult children loved the location for the PV nightlife, and we all enjoyed the proximity to the seaside walking trail. The tree across the street gave us front row access to view a family of sloths go about their daily rituals. Olivia was a gracious and responsive host. We will be back!

What a great place to stay.  Comfortable beds, great AC, beautiful pool.  Fantastic location with an easy walk to great restaurants and the beach.  Wildlife was crazy just sitting by the pool. Tons and tons of birds.  Saw a mama sloth and her baby three different days in the tree right by the property. One day, the tree was filled with iguanas-- very large ones.  We are already planning our next trip back!

Great place for our stay. Clean and well presented. Liked the 4 stage Reverse Osmosis system for drinking water, but we drank the tap water (boys did not know at first about the seperate tap) at the house and in town. Good location and walk-able to town with restaurants close by. Loved the pool! They could improve their cookware like a bigger frying pan.  Would stay here again. My wife and boys (young adults) loved the house and pool. Can't wait till our next visit.  Pura Vida!

Really nice house, away from the hustle bustle of the local town, but only a short walk away. House pool and location made for a great family vacation an base to explore the surrounding area

We had a great stay. Everything is exactly as pictured. The location is perfect, private but still incredibly close to the hub of puerto viejo. Hosts are super responsive + helpful. Would book again!

It was exactly as described. It was a perfect setting for experiencing Costa Rica for the first time. The house had all we need for our family of 4. The close proximity to restaurant and beaches was perfect.

Great place, the pool was an absolute highlight!

Tolle Unterkunft, der Pool war ein absolutes Highlight!

Spacious house, and very nice with the nice pool. The house is close to the city center, but the neighborhood is still perceived as quiet and peaceful. The hosts are helpful and respond quickly.

Romslig hus, og veldig kjekt med det fine bassenget. Huset ligger nært sentrum, men  nærområdet oppfattes likevel som stille og rolig. Vertene er hjelpsomme og svarer raskt.

My second stay at this wonderful Air Bnb.  located perfectly close and walkable to Puerto Viejo.  The pool is great.

The hosts were very responsive. The place really needs some updating and insect fumigation. I understand being in the jungle you're going to have bugs, but the amount we dealt with was a little much. There is a inch and a half gap under the door, so things will find their way in. The location and the pool were great. We also felt really safe during our stay. The AC was great when we needed to cool down.

Hi Jake! Thanks for your response. While we do fumigate regularly, for some reason during your stay, it was extra buggy. We appreciate your feedback and will address it immediately as we constantly strive to deliver the best possible stay for our guests.

great location, pool and front yard is a excellent….house needs some renovation….

Olivia and Julian were extremely helpful and quick to respond to any questions. They also went above and beyond to share local spots and info before we arrived. The location was perfect. It was walking distance to most things, shopping restaurants and the markets. We ate most meals in to save some $$. The property was private and felt very intimate for our small group. The split a/c units worked GREAT! We followed the rules and turned all the units off when we were out, but they cooled down quick!! We did have a car so we were able to drive a little ways to some better grocery spots and beach areas for surfing. We would stay again, for sure!

Lovely place, just like in the pictures. It is easy to do everything on foot as it is very central, it is also a very cozy and comfortable house. We really left looking forward to come back. The super attentive hosts.

Un lugar precioso, tal como en las fotos. Es fácil hacer todo a pie pues es muy céntrico, además es una casa muy acogedora y cómoda. Realmente nos fuimos deseando volver. Los anfitriones súper atentos.

Excellent, great location and everything was very nice. I'll be back

Excelente, gran ubicación y todo muy bello. Volveré

We totally enjoyed our stay. The centre of Puerto Viejo is in walking distance, and the house is  located in a quite neighbourhood with a lot of nature around it. Can absolutely reccomend it.

The house is located just outside the center in a quiet location. The center can be reached in 5-10 minutes. The communication with Olivia was very good, a smaller issue was resolved immediately. The house and pool look bigger than in the pictures and are very nicely laid out. We felt very comfortable during our stay, but some areas of the house could be cleaner and in need of renovation.

Das Haus liegt etwas ausserhalb vom Centrum in einer ruhigen Lage. Das Zentrum ist in 5-10 min zu erreichen. Die Kommunikation mit Olivia war sehr gut, ein kleineres Problem wurde sofort gelöst. Das Haus und der Pool wirken grösser als auf den Bildern und sind sehr schön angelegt. Wir haben uns während unseres Aufenthaltes zwar sehr wohl gefühlt, aber einige Bereiche des Hauses könnten sauberer sein und sind renovierungsbedürftig.

We really enjoyed our stay here and definitely recommend. Great location! Loved how close it was to downtown Puerto Viejo and easy walking distance to everything. Good communication and appreciated all the provided info for the area from beaches, food, and things to do. Thanks again!

Very nice apartment with everything you need, great clean pool and very good location.

Sehr schöne Ferienwohnung mit allem was man benötigt, toller sauberer Pool und sehr gute Lage.

We greatly enjoyed our stay and plan to return next year.

My family and I loved the home! The layout was perfect with wonderful high ceiling, layout, and outdoor patio space. One of the highlights was waking each morning to sound of the birds. The gate and high fences gave a secluded and secure feel while you enjoy the pool or a meal outside at the large dinner table. The workout equipment was perfect as well. We used the proximity to town often, and enjoyed the short walk to the restaurants. We used the car to move to the beaches, which there is an amazing variety all within a short drive. Communication was great and Olivia and Julian were fast to respond with helpful info. Definitely recommend to anyone coming to visit Puerto Viejo!

great location.  convenient, clean, quiet, great air condition and amazing pool.  I will definitely stay here again.

Great location and house was as listed - loved the pool and yard.  Lots of restaurants- walkable.  The house was perfect for my family of 4.

Just a block off the beach but still was quiet and private. Very comfortable for family of four.

Olivia & Julian’s place was perfect for my family! Really great hosts, super responsive, great local suggestions including Nativo Canopy Zipline (awesome!!!). Loved staying here, and would definitely stay again.

Olivia and Julian's house is conveniently located a few minutes' walk from the center of Puerto Viejo. The pool and inner courtyard are beautiful. We enjoyed it so much. It's quiet and safe. Laundry room is a few blocks away as well as nice restaurants. We were lucky enough to see sloths and green iguanas in the trees around the house. Book without hesitation! Pura Vida!

La maison de Olivia et Julian est idéalement située à quelques minutes de marche du centre de Puerto Viejo. La piscine et la cour intérieure sont magnifiques. Nous en avons tellement bien profité. C’est silencieux et sécuritaire. La buanderie est à quelques coins de rue ainsi que de bons restaurants. Nous avons eu la chance de voir des paresseux et des iguanes vertes dans les arbres alentour de la maison. Réservez sans hésiter! Pura Vida!

Thank you so much for your kind words and we are thrilled that you had a wonderful time at our home!

Loved the pool. Kitchen had everything you needed. Even saw a sloth in the tree over the yard. Definitely recommend!

The location of this stay felt very safe and it was very close to all the restaurants and shops. We walked to dinner pretty much every night it wasn’t raining. The house is very clean and spacious, and the bonus was the bathroom on the top floor we weren’t expecting! We loved the pool, and would definitely consider staying here again.

Great place! Olivia & Julian were very helpful and nice. The place itself is very pretty and in a good location. Would definitely recommend!

The kids loved the pool and spent hours splashing around in it.  It was the perfect way to cool off after a day of exploring Puerto Viejo or enjoying the nearby beaches. The property itself was great too -  comfortable, clean, and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. Highly recommend!

The house is advertised for 6 people and only has an internal bathroom, the surroundings of the pool and the fountain are full of mushrooms due to lack of toilets, in four days of accommodation only came once a person in half cleaning the pool, the water downfalls from the ceiling fall into the pool, bone all the dirt from the ceiling comes to the pool, very few towels, in the case of the towels for the pool, even if I reach one per person, the towels for the kitchen, left us without scoops or flat stick, alluding that the dryer was bad and that I had not charged the use of the dryer, which I understand but never that they will leave us without a broom or a floor stick, as we are required to be cleaning the house, we are not animals that we can live in a dirty place, the GRILL WAS A MESS, with slices of meat sticks, never to be used.  I think it doesn't take a lot of investment to condition this place in a better way, especially the treatment and attention to its visitors.

La casa se anuncia para 6 personas y solo tiene un baño interno, los alrededores de la piscina y la fuente están llenos de hongos por falto de aseo, en cuatro días de alojamiento solo vino una vez una persona a medio asear la piscina, los bajantes del agua del techo caen a la piscina, ósea toda la suciedad del techo llega a la piscina, muy pocas toallas, en el caso de las toallas para la piscina ni si quiera alcanzo una por persona, igual las toallas para la cocina, nos dejaron sin escobas ni  palo de pisos, aludiendo que la secadora estaba mala y que no me habían cobrado el uso de la secadora, lo cual lo entiendo pero jamás que nos dejaran sin escobas ni palo de piso, pues se requiere estar limpiando la casa, no somos animalitos que podemos vivir en un lugar sucio, la PARRILLA ERA UN ASCO, con pedazos de carne pegados, jamás la pudimos usar.  Creo que no se requiere de mucha inversión para acondicionar este lugar de mejor forma, sobre todo el trato y la atención a sus visitantes.

Hi Carlos - wow! We have never received such feedback in our 9 years of hosting but we appreciate it nevertheless as it helps us to improve. Besides asking for a 10am check in and asking if there were more towels/dryer, we never heard from you! There is a net to clean the pool in between professional cleanings - it is located by the pool. The location of the bathrooms is clearly outlined in our listing and the fact that you don't have access to laundry at the house as well. So that shouldn't have been a surprise. Many of our guests appreciate that the second shower is outdoors - it adds to the experience.  But it's not for everyone, and again, is outlined in our listing. If there are mushrooms around the pool it's due to the fact that we're in a humid area where there is a lot of rainfall, hence everything grows quickly. That being said, we will attend to the garden and definitely pass along to the cleaners to ensure that the grill is cleaned. Thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review!

Great place, very comfortable, awesome location. The pool is so nice and serene. Couldn’t have hoped for anything better!

We stayed at Olivia and Julian’s place with our young daughters (1 and 3 years old) and could not have been more pleased! It was our first big trip with the kids, and our first time in Latin America, and the Surf Shack was a great home base. We were sold on the listing by the size, the air conditioning, and the pool. It all exceeded our expectations. There was plenty of room for our daughters to sleep and play (and not too much clutter to worry about baby-proofing), the AC worked great, and the pool was even bigger than it looked from photos. We appreciated the convenience of the outdoor shower and toilet and the privacy and security of the gated yard. We saw tons of wildlife right outside (iguanas, toucans, geckos, frogs, etc). It was nice to have a covered outdoor area during rainy times and for meals. The location was great for walking to eat or go to the beach. Olivia was super responsive and helpful to all my questions and requests. 10/10 recommend!

Wonderful home in a great location.  It had all the amenities you would need and a nice pool. The hosts provided a lot of information and were quick to respond.

Absolutely fantastic house with fantastic hosts in a fantastic location!!  Very clean and comfortable, the pool is amazing and the location unbeatable.  Should we ever be through this beautiful corner of the world again we will definitely be staying here.

Olivia & Julián excellent hosts… Excellent communication, the place is very familiar and safe. We enjoyed the pool a lot, mainly my children, very safe. The property very close proximity to beaches and restaurants. Thank you!!!!

Olivia & Julián excelentes anfitriones… Excelente comunicación, el lugar es muy familiar y seguro. La piscina la disfrutamos muchísimo, principalmente mis hijos, muy segura. La propiedad muy cerca de playas y restaurantes. Gracias!!!!

Olivia and Julian were extremely responsive and wrote a wonderful & helpful guidebook about all the local spots to check out!  The location was perfect!!  Walking distance to the beach and tasty food.  The house felt very peaceful, private & made us feel quickly at home.   I would definitely stay here again!  Thank you for a fabulous first time in Costa Rica! Pura Vida

this house is amazing. the pictures do not do it justice. the yard is amazing with the pool, sitting area and outdoor shower and bathroom. the birds singing is so relaxing. the downstairs has 2 bedrooms and the full bath. Upstairs had a 3rd bed with a half bath. it also had a nice patio overlooking the yard! the kitchen had everything you would ever need. the hosts were super nice and helped us any time we asked for anything! if this is available, BOOK IT! you are walkable to a ton of great restaurants, beach and shops. far enough away to have privacy but close enough to all the hustle and bustle of Puerto Viejo. this place was perfect in every way. this will be our go to place fron now on.

This place was beautiful and perfect for our group of 6 people. It lived up to our expectations and even exceeded them. The pool was wonderful, the shower and the outdoor bathroom are super helpful when returning from the beach. The space had everything for cooking, which is a big plus! And the location is just perfect, 3-4 minutes walk from town so close to everything, but far enough away to be in nature and tranquility. We really enjoyed it. Thanks to Olivia and Julian who were very quick to respond and were always there to help us!

Ce logement était magnifique et parfait pour notre groupe de 6 personnes. Il a été à la hauteur de nos attentes et les a même excédées. La piscine était merveilleuse, la douche et la salle de bain extérieure sont super utiles au retour de la plage. Dans le logement il y avait tout pour cuisiner, ce qui est un gros plus! Et l’emplacement est tout simplement parfait, à 3-4 minutes à pied de la ville donc proche de tout, mais assez loin pour être en nature et dans la tranquillité. Nous avons vraiment adoré. Merci à Olivia et Julian qui répondaient très rapidement et qui étaient toujours là pour nous aider!

This place is fantastic! Exactly like the pics. Felt safe, private, and quiet. Walkable to town. Had everything and more than we needed. Good AC, hot shower, awesome pool. Hosts were great with communicating and recommendation’s. I highly recommend the surf shack ❤️

Thank you so much Heidi! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay in Puerto Viejo and in our house. Come back and see us anytime!

Great spot. Close enough to wal anywhere in Puerto Viejo, but far enough when you want to rest and avoid the noise of the town

It was a very nice house to spend a relaxing time in Puerto Viejo.

Es war ein sehr schönes Haus um eine entspannte Zeit in Puerto Viejo zu verbringen.

We had the most amazing stay at Olivia and Julian's place! It is well located, close to the beach and restaurants. My kids loved the pool and really didn't want to do anything else! However, it is close to so many amazing, unique spots, which we visited in our rental car: Jaguar Rescue Centre, Cahuita National Park, Punta Uva beach, Sloth sanctuary, Museo de Cacao chocolate making tour, Ara Manzanillo Great Green Macaw bird sanctuary, and Dos Aguas waterfalls. The nature, trails, beaches, and animal sanctuaries all so close to this location, and also groceries and pharmacies nearby. We really appreciated the information package Olivia and Julia sent before our visit, and they were very helpful with answering additional questions and providing suggestions for what to do with our kids. The place is clean and spacious, with everything you need. We even saw a sloth in a tree while we were swimming in the pool one day! Highly recommend. Thank you for a vacation we will always remember!

We loved the surf shack, close to amenities, clean and well thought out ! We would love to go back again!

One of my favorite places I’ve ever stayed

Nice place, looks like the photos.  Good location, that's a short walk to town.  The place is listed as having 2 bathrooms which is true, but only one of the bathrooms inside the house has a shower.  The second shower is outside.

Location is awesome as you're in town within walking distance of the beaches, restaurants, shops, etc. yet it's a couple blocks off the main street so very quiet.  Felt secure and safe with big fence  and security camera.  The house is lovely and we enjoyed the pool which was welcome in the hot climate.  We were 6 adults and there's plenty of room for everyone.  The one shared shower downstairs, plus an outside shower was enough.  The upstairs is accessed by a spiral staircase, so some mobility is required. Living room furniture very nice and comfortable.  We had a couple of small issues that were successfully resolved after a bit of uncomfortable communication with the hosts.  Overall we would recommend this house and would stay again.  Hosts were responsive, check in was easy and details were complete.

Excellent house, the photos are not enough to show the beautiful and spacious house, the pool perfect, the rooms, all impeccable and very close to different beaches and restaurants. Olivia delivers spectacular directions and we met a beach we didn't know of that existed.

Excelente casa, las fotos no son suficientes para mostrar lo hermosa y amplia casa, la piscina perfecta, las habitaciones, todo impecable y muy cerca a diferentes playas y restaurantes. Olivia entrega unas indicaciones espectaculares y conocimos una playa que no conocíamos que existía.

I was here for only one night sadly but wow, way better than the photos. Olivia accommodated me and my teens super last minute. Location was amazing- walking distance to lots of shops, restaurants, the beach, but also felt very private and secure. Pool was great and refreshing! Primary bed was soooo comfortable-woke up to the birds singing in the trees, otherwise could have slept much longer! Hope to be back soon! thanks again!

Great house in a perfect location. Walking distance from town, shops, beach, restaurants; but on a lovely quiet residential street. So the perfect balance. Also have to say that Olivia and Julian were fantastic hosts. Available when we needed, quick to respond, and just a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommend

the house is big, comfortable, great bath, very safe.

Wonderful. It's a really cool house and the location is perfect. Very well equipped and a privacy that is very difficult to find in such a touristy area.

Una maravilla. Es una casa muy fresca y la ubicación es perfecta. Muy bien equipada y una privacidad que es muy dificil encontrar en una zona tan turistica.

The house is beautiful and large and very close to Porto Viejo, ideal to go with the family, I would definitely come back

La casa es hermosa y grande y muy cerca de puerto viejo, ideal para ir con la familia, volveria definitivamente

We were a family of four staying at The Surf Shack for a week.  Olivia and Julian were wonderful hosts and The Surf Shack was the ideal home.  The location was just what we wanted: on a quiet street but an easy walk right into town.  We loved the bakery around the corner and went there every day.  The home itself was ideal for us; each kid had their own room, with a big common space, too.  It was clean and true to the pictures.  And finally, Olivia and Julian were wonderful hosts.  They hustled to get desks for us since we had to work, and we couldn't be more grateful for that.  They were always quick to respond and provided great information about Puerto Viejo and the area in general.  Thank you and Pura Vida!

An excellent place to vacation, very good care from the hosts, there were no problems at all, 100% recommended!

Un lugar excelente para vacacionar, muy buena atención de parte de los anfitriones, no hubo problemas en lo absoluto, 100% recomendado!

Excellent house and its conditions. The place is very nice

Excelente casa y sus condiciones. El lugar muy bonito

the house is impeccable and beautiful. Location is perfect. super recommended

la casa está impecable y preciosa. La ubicación está perfecta. super recomendada

A beautiful, special house. Double-story. Generously built, extremely tastefully decorated. Sleeps 4-6 people. Very cozy. On a quiet side street. The place and the small swimming beach are within walking distance. The big beaches by car. Quiet and yet in the middle of it. I 'd love to come back

Ein wunderschönes, spezielles Haus. Doppelstöckig. Grosszügig gebaut und äusserst geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Platz für 4-6 Personen. Sehr gemütlich. An ruhiger Seitenstrasse. Der Ort und der kleine Badestrand sind zu Fuss zu erreichen. Die grossen Strände mit dem Auto. Ruhig und trotzdem mitten drin. Gerne wieder

The house is nice and the location is good, very close to the beach and the city. But it does need some more maintaining, it wasn’t super clean. Notice that there is no AC but there are fans. And the hot water in the shower are ok but not super hot.

Hi Libi am super sorry to hear that the house wasn’t clean to your standards and appreciate the feedback! We usually score very high on cleanliness so we will certainly speak with our cleaners about this. Covid has prevented us from seeing the house first hand and it isn’t as easy to replace things so possibly that is the case. Regarding the Air Conditioning, we have never had that in our listing and are very up front about it when a guest enquires. I never deleted it from the listing so clearly you are confused. Thanks for choosing to stay with us and happy travels!

A suitable place to rest with family, beautiful location, I love it!!

Un lugar adecuado para descansar en familia, bella ubicación me encanto!!

Our family stayed here for 7 weeks and we loved it! The house is a 5 minute walk to restaurants, a bakery, and the beach. And it’s only a 10 minute walk into the town. At the same time, the house is private and safe enough that our little kids could play in the front yard without any concerns. They were delighted by the coconut and banana trees and the amazing array of exotic birds, lizards, and the occasional sloth or iguana. Olivia was a kind and responsive host and answered all our questions quickly. We would happily return here in the future.

My friends and I rented the house for a weekend, the house met all expectations, an equipped kitchen, 3 rooms so that each had their own space and located near the village but away from the noise. The house is in very good condition, impeccable cleanliness and responses are quick and effective, we will definitely be back.

Mis amigas y yo alquilamos la casa para pasar un fin de semana, la casa cumplió todas las expectativas, una cocina equipada, 3 cuartos para que cada una tuviera su espacio y ubicada cerca del pueblo pero lejos del ruido. La casa está en muy buenas condiciones, impecable la limpieza y las respuestas son rápidas y efectivas, definitivamente volveremos.

The house has a very good location in Puerto Viejo in addition to being spacious, very fresh and safe.

La casa cuenta con una muy buena ubicación en puerto viejo además de ser amplia, muy fresca y segura.

It is an incredible place, quite close to the beach, and a beautiful house, quite well equipped, sensational attention

Es un lugar increible, bastante cerca de la playa, y una casa preciosa, bastante bien equipada, atencion sensacional

Our stay and vacation were very pleasant. The place is very functional, nice and very clean. Fully recommended.

The photos don't do justice to the beautiful place. It is safe and very spacious, and if you are like me who usually look for places with air conditioning, I would like to tell you that the structure of the place is very fresh then air conditioning is not necessary. It is perfect for being with family or friends, with space for several vehicles, with good security and the hosts are very friendly and have a quick response time. The location allows you to walk to downtown Puerto Viejo without any problems. The wifi service is good, in case you need to work from there. It's one of those stays you mark so you can come back!

Las fotos no hacen justicia de lo bello del lugar. Es seguro y muy espacioso, y si ustedes son como yo que suelen buscar lugares con aire acondicionado, les comento que la estructura del lugar da mucha frescura entonces no es necesario aire acondicionado. Es perfecto para estar entre familia o amigos, con espacio para varios vehículos, con buena seguridad y los anfitriones son muy amables y tienen un tiempo de respuesta rápido. La ubicación permite desplazarse al centro de Puerto Viejo caminando sin ningún problema. El servicio de wifi es bueno, por si necesitan trabajar desde allá. Es una de esas estadías que uno marca para poder volver!

Great Place, Near of everything but calm.

The apartment is nice, very safe. It has an excellent location. Good fans make the stay very cool.

El apartamento es bonito, muy seguro. Tiene una excelente ubicación. Buenos ventiladores hacen la estancia muy fresca.

Pretty good location and plenty of space. It feels extremely secure with about a million locks and alarms! Olivia had great communication and set us up with everything we needed to check in. The place was not as clean as I expected from the pics and we had to kill a couple cockroaches a day which is somewhat common for the tropics, but I’ve never experienced that many and we have traveled all around CR.

The house is beautiful and spacious, an excellent location, ample parking,  a beautiful garden, safe and equipped with everything you need to enjoy your stay there were even board games,  which we enjoyed very much,  my only observation is that the entrance is a little late (4pm), but apart from that small detail, it is a beautiful place to recommend and that I will definitely use again.

La casa es preciosa y espaciosa, una excelente ubicación, amplio parqueo,  un bello jardín, segura y está equipada con todo lo necesario para disfrutar de tu estadía incluso habían juegos de mesa,  que disfrutamos muchísimo,  mi única observación es que la entrada es un poco tarde (4pm), pero aparte de ese pequeño detalle, es un lugar hermoso para recomendar y que sin duda utilizare nuevamente.

The place is very central but also isolated from noise. Walking beach The house is very nice and comfortable for up to 6 guests. I recommend it!

El lugar es muy céntrico pero a la vez aislado de del ruido. Acceso a la playa caminando. La casa muy bonita y cómoda para hasta 6 huéspedes. Lo recomiendo!

Thank you very much, a super comfortable house.

Muchas gracias, una casa súper confortable.

Good location, very comfortable and cozy apartment.

Buena ubicación, apartamento muy cómodo y acogedor.

The house is very spacious and safe, with an excellent location, away from noise but close to everything. There is no air conditioning but no need because the fans work very well and the house ventilates quickly. The rooms are very nice and the beds are comfortable, it has everything you need for a very pleasant stay and enjoy the good vibe that is in Puerto Viejo. My only dogs are: check-in is very late, we were not informed that the directions were going to give us just a few minutes before check-in, the bathroom smelled a little like urine (we had to wash it) and the cutlery was a little dirty, they are things that don't bother you with your stay but they can be easily improved.

Las casa es muy espaciosa y segura, con una excelente ubicación, lejos del ruido pero cerca de todo. No hay aire acondicionado pero no hace falta porque los ventiladores funcionan muy bien y la casa se ventila rápidamente. Los cuartos son muy lindos y las camas cómodas, tiene todo lo necesario para los que puedas pasar una estadía muy agradable y disfrutar de la buena vibra qué hay en Puerto Viejo. Mis únicos peros son: la entrada es muy tarde, no nos informaron que las indicaciones nos las iban a dar solo faltando unos minutos para el check in, el baño olía un poco a orina (lo tuvimos que lavar) y los cubiertos estaban un poco sucios, son cosas que no te fastidian la estadía pero se pueden mejorar fácilmente.

Super recommended, close to everything you need and with ample parking space, a very nice house.

Super recomendado, cerca de todo lo necesario y con amplio espacio de parqueo, una casa muy linda.

Great place to go and the owners were amazing. Thank you for everything. :)

I stayed with friends at Olivia and Julián's place. The house is very convenient and spacious. The location is really magnificent and everything is very safe. Olivia and Julián's service is effective and direct. Highly recommended service

Me quedé con unos amigos en casa de Olivia y Julián. La casa es muy cómoda y espaciosa. La localización es realmente magnífica y todo es muy seguro. La atención de Olivia y Julián es efectiva y directa. Muy recomendado

Unfortunately I couldn't enjoy Olivia and Julián's beautiful home. For personal reasons, which they understood and offered me a total refund, if so are like people, I can't imagine how excellent hosts are, thank you very much! From the heart.

Lamentablemente no pude disfrutar de la hermosa casa de Olivia y Julián. Por razones personales, que ellos entendieron y me ofrecieron un total refund, si así son como personas, no puedo imaginar lo excelentes hosts que son ¡Mil gracias! De corazón.

The place has everything you need, it is in an excellent location for a very good price. The beds are comfortable and the attention and communication from Olivia and her husband was very fast, thank you for your attention and that beautiful place you have.

El lugar tiene todo lo necesario, está en una ubicación excelente por un muy buen precio. Las camas son cómodas y la atención y comunicación de parte de Olivia y su esposo fue muy rápida, gracias por sus atenciones y ese lugar tan bonito que tienen.

The house has everything you need , good parking in addition , it is safe and the location is great.

La casa tiene lo necesario , buen Parqueo además , es segura y la ubicación buenísima.

Excellent place, very comfortable and spacious plus great location

Thanks so much for being such a great guest Shane!

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