Rick

Wonderful place! If you seek reconnection with nature and peace, this is the stay to choose. Everything went smoothly in terms of communication. Rick is very responsive, while Erik and his wife who take care of the property are very helpful and available for any questions or requests you may have. Located right on Pan Dulce beach, it is great for sunrise watching or evening walks. We felt very well protected too :) by the 4 bodyguards, 1 cat and 3 dogs, all adorable, who looked after us 24/7 even during our longer walks. Unfortunately, we don’t know their names, but calling them friends felt right. The house also has a pickleball court just in front. Such an exciting sport and we are grateful to have discovered it thanks to Rick and his friends who taught us so well that we ended up just loving it. The yard, beach and surroundings are great for spotting wildlife, no need for a Corcovado tour. There’s everything you need here to enjoy an amazing Costa Rican experience. Pura vida!

We enjoyed our stay at Casa Madera. Owner is very responsive and helpful. Short (2 min) flat walk down private path to Playa Pan Dulce. Grounds are well-kept, pickleball court and pool are nice perks, and jungle canopy is a highway for all sorts of animals. Right off the main road to Puerto Jimenez, so there's more ambient noise, roadwork, etc than other spots farther down towards Matapalo. The property has 3 friendly small dogs and a cat, all of which feel right at home coming up on the porch/deck area, so you should like animals. The dogs don't bark much (except one night when a mountain lion tried to get at the chickens). The caretakers are friendly and available. Erick speaks English. Kitchen is spacious, good pots/dishware. Minimal cooking supplies. Not super private, there's another casita on the property and caretakers are often working on the grounds, so don't plan on total seclusion. Beds are ok, standard jungle cabin quality. A mix of pros and cons, overall a nice stay.