Sarah

As a family of 5, we enjoyed 5 wonderful days at Casa de los Monos and really got to experience the Costa Rican beach lifestyle! We read the reviews of the property in advance & carefully checked Sarah's information. We were delighted with the superbly equipped kitchen, and the air conditioning allowed us to enjoy cool breaks inside the house. The kids enjoyed playing with different toys again. We were allowed to use the washing machine (Costa Rican style) and appreciated the convenient clothes drying rack. Fortunately, we were the only ones who used the courtyard, and we enjoyed our meals there. The whole family slept well and restfully. At Casa de los Monos, we really appreciated the proximity to the beach, the many restaurants, and everything you need in Samara within walking distance! Sarah, who is from Switzerland, was very attentive, helpful, and organized a great excursion for us.

This was our first really bad Airbnb experience - we tried to make the best of it but did not find this Airbnb to match the pictures - there is personal belongings and storage everywhere - the bedroom window in the casa is not even real - it just goes to a storage area. The lack of AC in bedrooms, difficulty with nowhere to sit, clutter, and loud and unsafe feeling street made for a difficult visit. We rented the casa de los monos and my parents rented the casita - they did not feel the lock was sufficient and left immediately. We ended up moving elsewhere also after trying to make it work. There was just nowhere to be and it is really hot midday. We were all wishing for more comfort, and less noise. Being close to the beach was nice, but you don't want to spend all day on Samara beach, especially at low tide.