Stalley House

The accommodation was perfect for the 11 of us celebrating my birthday, with very good facilities. The vehicle package which Gary offered us was very reasonable, and essential for getting around as the house is a little off the main rd. We all enjoyed the amazing wildlife and surroundings at the house, along with the beautiful pool to cool off in. Listening to the sound of the surf whilst falling to sleep was so relaxing.

Gary was a great host and was always there when we needed him. He was responsive to our needs and made great recommendations.We had a marvelous time.

We had 3 generations of my family at Gary’s place to celebrate our 25th anniversary and to renew our vows. In total there were 9 adults and two children under 3 years old and the house had plenty of room for all of us. Everything at the house is as pictured and described in the listing, just perfect. The beautiful views combined with multiple activities both at the house and nearby make this a perfect place for a large gathering. Gary was incredibly helpful and responsive throughout our stay despite me backing into his car and denting the bumper. Gary’s local connections were able to fix his bumper at minimal cost. I must mention the housekeeper who was incredibly friendly and hardworking, what a nice perk. Last mention is to the cooks that Gary works with that come to the house to prepare meals if you wish. The cost? Ridiculously inexpensive for a family of 11 about $145 USD for a full dinner. You will NOT beat that in Jaco. The food? Absolutely fresh & delicious, kudos ladies!!

This incredible home is everything Gary claims it to be! The host, Gary, was always available for us. He and his crew are regularly working to improve the home and amenities they offer. There is so much space for a large group like we had. We thoroughly enjoyed the ping pong and foosball tables, tree swing, pool, jacuzzi, kayaks, beach, iguanas, and macaws. Don’t be alarmed by the critters, they were more scared of us AND having them around adds to the adventure :) Something that really makes this home stand out are the maid and in-home cook services. It warms my heart that Gary has this relationship with the locals, that their employment helps them achieve their dreams. The maid is thorough and respectful. The family team of cooks, led by Krista, are so wonderful! We highly recommend using their service. They will work around food sensitivities and preferences, the food is delicious and more affordable than eating out. My family of 12 thoroughly enjoyed our week here!! PURA VIDA!!

A perfect place and space for our family. We loved the location. Gary was responsive and kind.

Our family had the most wonderful time here. Beautiful surrounding coves, a fun beach bar at walking distance, and lots do do at the home itself. Gary was very attentive and responsive - which we appreciated especially when having the cook come prepare a traditional Costa Rican dinner. I couldn’t recommend more highly!

absolutely loved our stay! the views are amazing!! the place was spacious enough for our large group ...would love to come back again!!

First of all the location is beautiful. The ocean is within steps of the house. We were a group of 11 (7 adults and 4 young children). We had everything we needed. I cannot say enough good things about Gary. Super nice and friendly. We needed some special dietary accommodations and Gary helped us and was very responsive. Definitely recommend.

Gary is the best host we have ever had. The place is exactly what we were looking for. The beds were very comfortable. The pool was super clean. There is a pool house with a shower and bathroom. The WiFi works great all the way to the pool. The A/C is ice cold in the bedrooms. The hot tub was wonderful. He even got a brand new gas grill for us during the week. The wild life and vegetation around the house is incredible. The beach is technically public but felt like our own private beach. If I could give it more stars I would. Having Gary next door is absolutely a blessing. He arranged transportation, reserved ATV and zip line tours for us. Got us discounts. 13 of us enjoyed his awesome old school Costa Rican family home for a week and we would all like to return. He went grocery shopping for us before we arrived and cold drinks were in the frig when we got there. I don’t think we could have asked for a better vacation. Thanks again Gary.