Joe

Reviews

Superhost

93 total reviews

96% rated 5★

93 reviews

4.96

2022–2026

Cleanliness 4.9

Accuracy 4.9

Communication 5.0

Location 4.8

Check-in 5.0

Value 4.9

93 reviews

Studio in Baru

Daniel

Excellent, 2 months ago

A place to have peace. Very nice and beautiful scenery! In short, highly recommended! And they quickly resolve any inconvenience!

Joe saved the day!!! We got stuck behind a downed tree and needed somewhere last minute to sleep for the night. I messaged Joe, and several other hosts, inquiring about a place to stay for the night. Within 10 minutes from my message, I had the placed booked with the access code. The home has the basics and is minimal, and the view is GORGEOUS!!!! The view alone is worth the price. 10/10 recommend staying with Joe!! He’s so friendly, helpful, and extremely responsive.

Had a wonderful stay in a super location. Apartment was full of comforts and Joe was a nice host who communicated quickly and clearly. If we have to be critical, the mattress was not so nice. It should offer a little more comfort and support.

Host Response

Thank you for the kind review and real honesty Maarteen, we will look at this Mattress. safe travels amigo.

We spent a month at Joe's place in Baru. we had never been to Costa Rica and for me this was more than I imagined it would be. There are 10 villas at Joe's place that share the pool BBQ and washing machines. We never felt that the place was over crowded. The sunsets were the highlight of our day. The surrounding area offers lots to do. beautiful beaches that are not overcrowded. sometimes when I took a walk on the beach I felt like I was the only one there. We saw so many animals and birds. in their own habitate so no need to book expensive trips to see what Costa Rica has to offer when it comes to wildlife and nature. The food that we enjoyed was great. We tended to go to sodas and stay away from the more expensive restaurants in Dominical, although they do have some great restaurants in Dominical. we just like home cooking. Yony is the main man there. he took such good care of us. nothing was too much trouble. If in Costa Rica, try this place out, you won't be disappointed.

Studio in Baru

Andrea

Excellent, 9 months ago

Beautiful place and very friendly hosts! ☺️

Joe is the most communicative and helpful host I’ve stayed with. Great recommendations. This place has all the listed amenities. We drank the tap water most of the time though after heavy rain you see sediment so then we would switch to bottled water. WiFi/power did go out for a while weekend but that is out of his control. 4x4 is absolutely needed. On very clear days you can see the Pacific Ocean, Barú river and the surrounding mountains. We had a Tuscan and aguati that liked to hang out as well as many different colored butterflies. So remote but still only 15 min drive to the beach (depending on how fast you drive down the mountain). San Isidro is worth the trip it’s like a smaller San Jose with a farmers market Wednesdays and Thursdays. Tinamaste market is Tuesdays. Soda de Peña is hands down the best soda I’ve eaten at in the country so far. And the Elizabeth supermarket is the best grocery selection and prices. BM is quite expensive but will have more NAmerican/european selection

Studio in Baru

Briam

Repeat guest

Excellent, 1 year ago

One always returns to where they were happy. This is our 3rd visit in a year. I highly recommend this beautiful place

At check-in, we initially had a few problems with cleanliness – the place was not quite as clean as we expected. After we contacted Joe, however, someone was on site within five minutes who took care of everything immediately. After that, the apartment was spotless and we felt completely comfortable. The place is superbly equipped and really offers everything you need. The view is out of this world! We felt so comfortable that we added another night right away. Note: You definitely need a 4×4 all-wheel drive vehicle to get there easily.

Studio in Baru

Ana

Excellent, 1 year ago

Great views! Excellent social areas. The room and kitchen have all the basics. It's a bit further from Dominical than we expected, the last kilometer of uphill gravel road slows you down a bit. It still is a nice drive. it was a very good stay. Would come back definitely.

Studio in Baru

Briam

Repeat guest

Excellent, 1 year ago

This is the second time we've visited the villas and we hope to return. The villa is very clean, with everything you need. It's very well equipped. The area is heavenly, I recommend it to get out of the routine and stress of the city. We were able to see toucans, mountain pigs, iguanas and pizotes, my daughters were delighted. The pool is very clean, you can tell that the villas and the pool are very well maintained. Joe is an excellent host, very friendly and responds quickly. They have an excellent internet connection, I was able to work remotely without any problems. I hope to be back soon

The location of the place is resting, surrounded by nature, incredible views, a few kilometers from beautiful beaches. The facilities are very nice and 100% clean, it has access for people with disabilities as I had no problems moving around the place, the pool has a panoramic view, the maintenance of the pristine common areas. The cabin has air conditioning, it has fans, in kitchen there are utensils for cooking what you like, the view of the cabins is formidable. We really loved the stay in sta cabinas. Joe is an excellent host, responds quickly, orients him, he is aware of one. 100% recommended this stay. We were fascinated.

Studio in Baru

Briam

Repeat guest

Excellent, 2 years ago

Joe is a great host. The facilities are very clean and with a lot of order, both the villa and the swimming pool area. Joe responds quickly and provides all the information needed. I went in summer and could be accessed in sedan. We will definitely be back again, we are delighted.

Studio in Baru

Diana

Repeat guest

Excellent, 2 years ago

It was our second time in Joes appartment. Joe is really helpfull with every need and easy to contact. We especially love the spacious pool and the beautiful view from the pool and terrace. We spoted lots of birds every morning and evening. Absolutely recommended place 😊

We LOVED our stay with Joe. It's a beautiful and private location with amazing sunset views from both the apartment patio and the pool area. The apartment is simple but has all you need. Joe is also a wonderful host - he proactively checked in and was super responsive whenever we asked for tips and recommendations. We ended up extending our stay from 2 to 5 nights as we enjoyed our time there so much. The pair of toucans that visited the tree out front every morning was a nice touch! :)

We enjoyed our stay a lot. It was just what we were looking for: in the middle of nature, fantastic views and quietness yet close enough to beaches, shops and restaurants. The house was comfortable with everything we needed, very well maintained facillities and privacy. The communication with Joe and Leslie was excellent. Their recommendations for activities and restaurants were very helpful. We highly recommend staying here and are looking forward to returning in the future.

We had an amazing stay at Joe’s. He was very accommodating and quick to respond to any questions. He was also flexible with check-in/out times which was very helpful. The condo was clean and perfect for the 4 of us. The pool was great to have for a refreshing dip after a long day exploring. The location was amazing with the most spectacular views and just a short drive down to Dominical. Joe had great recommendations in his guidebook which we took advantage of. It was truly a piece of heaven, look forward to going back soon, Thank you Joe :)

myself and my travel companion loved our stay! I mean LOVED it. we felt as though we had our private yoga retreat on the mountains. yoga on the private patio while condors flew over us and we watched hummingbirds in the flowers. Having a pool was a great way to cook down and meet the other guests. Our stay was clean and comfortable. Yes, you need a car to stay here! It's hard to stay off the beaten path without transportation. but it was worth it. Thank you for such a magical stay.

Studio in Baru

Andrea

Excellent, 3 years ago

We had an excellent time at Joe's place, it meets the description! The community is a place of peace and rest, very close to Nauyaca Falls. The restaurant recommendations were accurate and delicious. We appreciate all the hospitality provided, we definitely recommend visiting Cascada Azul!

Studio in Baru

Diana

Repeat guest

Excellent, 3 years ago

It’s a very nice place. The view from the terrace is really beautiful. It’s the same view you have when swimming in the pool. We really enjoyed it. We‘ve been their with our two toddlers and it worked out great for us, thanks to Joes flexibility in preparing a xxl bed for us 😊 Thank you so much!

Joe and Leslie’s apartments between Platanillo and Dominical are great for people traveling alone. They are new, have everything you need, and are in a beautiful spot. The views are wonderful and the pool area in the morning and evening is fantastic to relax and enjoy the lush countryside and beautiful sunsets. The road getting up to the units is steep, but this is typical of the area and the reason for the beautiful views and more temperate climate. Although the bathroom has a door and walls it does not have a ceiling and is not fully enclosed, so anytime anyone does their business everyone in the unit can hear. We worked around this and it wasn’t a big deal, but just so you are aware.

Studio in Baru

Alejandro

Excellent, 3 years ago

The place with Joe and Leslie was very pleasant. They are both very attentive. The place is very quiet, very peaceful. It has incredible views with beautiful sunsets. Everything was clean and tidy, Joe was always attentive to what we needed. Great host. We spent New Year's with them and it was great. We will definitely be back.

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