Leonardo

Reviews

Superhost

370 total reviews

72% rated 5★

370 reviews

4.63

2015–2026

Cleanliness 4.7

Accuracy 4.7

Communication 4.8

Location 4.9

Check-in 4.8

Value 4.6

370 reviews

Cale Casitas

Augusto

Excellent, 2 months ago

Our days in Santa Teresa were fantastic, and much of that was thanks to our stay at Cale Casitas. The apartment was very nice. It had good air conditioning and everything you need to relax for a few days, enjoying the beach just a few steps away. I would definitely stay at Casitas again on my next visit.

Both Leonardo and Lupe were so nice and so helpful throughout our stay. Leo was very communicative and always provided quick responses and was prompt in helping, as was Lupe. Highly recommend this home!☺️ Very cozy place to stay, and everything worked properly with the Wi-Fi, kitchen, bathroom, etc. The only issue we had was a few cockroaches, but Lupe and Leo were quick to help.😊☀️ Very close to the beach, and the place is right next to a café called Anis, which in my opinion served the best food in the ENTIRE Santa Teresa area.🤩

Our stay was 6 days in the Swell house of the complex - the smallest of all. Pros: the Airbnb is very conveniently located if you don't have transportation, meters from the main beach. The bed was very comfortable, the bathroom was very good and it was quite well equipped. Cons: next to the complex there are other Airbnbs/hotels/hostels and the music and noise can be heard very close! Also, being on the bottom floor and the ceiling being wooden, absolutely all the noise from the people upstairs could be heard; footsteps, falls, conversations. Another thing that caught our attention is that we did not see that the cleaning service was included - although it is very useful, it was not clarified and we were surprised to enter and see that someone had entered, without notifying us. Lupe is very friendly and helpful.

We had a lovely time in Santa Teresa and were satisfied with the accommodation overall. Since the ceiling is only made of wood and there were also guests upstairs, it was really very loud. Every step was audible. That was not intended, but you should take note of it before the stay. The trash cans were emptied every day and the facility was very nice and well maintained. We were also able to rent a surfboard for $10. Overall, the place is smaller than expected from the photos.

The apartment is very centrally located and all the restaurant the beach spots are easy reachable by foot. Nevertheless me and my friend felt very uncomfortable and had to leave the apartment becauae of the smell. It smelled very moldy, and we were at risk of getting sick. The bed was clean but there were dead bugs in the kitchen and bathroom. If you are looking for a central apartment and are fine with the smell this is a suitable apartment. I want to say that the host was very friendly and helpful.

I’m going to get straight to the best thing about this place: its location. It’s perfectly situated, surrounded by the best restaurants and right in front of the beach. That makes all the difference. When you visit Santa Teresa, it’s less about the wildlife and more about the beach and nightlife. We had spent our trip exploring the jungle, so we really appreciated coming back to the lively energy of this town. The place itself is cozy, with a small outdoor table and a little kitchen. The bed is comfy. The layout is a bit unusual—there’s a door by the bed that doesn’t fully open and a window on the side that can’t be opened—but it’s not a big issue. Just a heads-up: we stayed for the weekend, and the neighbors played music really late, so we had to use earplugs. You can also hear people in the apartment above quite well.

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Nathalie

Repeat guest

Excellent, 1 year ago

The happiness of staying at Leo's again! These homes are impeccable and so nice! And Leo is a great, charming and welcoming host! His brave and positive energy spreads and makes your stay wonderful! Thanks again! Nathalie and Ludo

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Nathalie

Repeat guest

Excellent, 1 year ago

Léo is an amazing host! The best! Warm, friendly, adorable! What a pleasure to stay in these homes! For our second stay here in Swell, we loved this time spent, every moment here. Swell is really very pleasant, we felt extremely good there, the terrace bathed in tropical plants at the end of the alley is precious and very appreciated! Thanks for this trip once again Leo! And thank you Lupe for preparing the accommodation so impeccably! Nathalie and Ludo

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Nathalie

Repeat guest

Excellent, 1 year ago

Leo is an absolutely exceptional host, and adorable!!!! Kind, communicative, and considerate! Loved our stay in this little paradise! The apartment is lovely, so nice, bright, quiet, and close to everything, in the most beautiful place in Santa-Teresa. The environment is soft and thriving. And everything is clean and neat. What happiness! Thanks to Leo and Lupe for their wonderful hospitality and human warmth! We felt so good! Like at home and elsewhere, we're coming back! 🫶🏼🌞✨ Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Nathalie and Ludo

We had a great time in Avignon! The accommodation open to the outside was nice, quiet and perfectly located. A stone's throw from the beach and in the heart of Santa Theresa, staying at Calé offers a truly soothing and rejuvenating experience on the Nicoya Peninsula. The accommodation is accessible with a city vehicle and the street offers free parking. The host is super responsive and very accommodating. Thanks for the welcome:) I would highly recommend it!

Great accommodation, very comfortable and well-equipped! It was really cute. Santa Teresa is not a very family-friendly city but no complaints about the apartment! We also received several restaurant suggestions and tips for getting back on the road.

Host Response

Thank you Marie,always welcome with us!

We loved our stay at Calé's! Great location right in the middle of town! The location is walkable to the north and south ends of town, there is a path to the beach right across the street, right across the street from Ani's for a delicious smoothie bowls and breakfast, and Denga surf shop for rentals! The unit we rented was as advertised, very clean, well kept, and private. We would definitely stay here again - although we might upgrade to a unit with AC :)

The maximum are super comfortable casitas for me and my dog, nature, comfortable kitchen (they helped me change the gas that left), space to dry clothes, the mangos fell from the sky, they lent me a bike, and I was able to explore and enjoy Santa Teresa. I would stay an entire month the pure truth perfect for a person traveling alone, the internet quite well to be that town, I don't use AC and I played it with the fan. The comfortable bed and pillows, and the water in the hot shower, the table to work comfortable too. I felt safe thank you!

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Sarah

Good, 2 years ago

Awesome experience! Calé was a very kind host and the villa is perfect. There were a few crabs and cockroaches inside , but that’s to be expected in the jungle. Otherwise the space was perfect!

The property is well kept and would suit a short stop over for a couple or single person. The location is great and easy access to main areas. A little hard to see the sign and locate in the dark. We struggled without air conditioning in this property, the room is well ventilated with a breeze if you open all the windows and use the fan but be prepared to get bitten (despite the well thought out mosquito net). Serves its purpose for a convenient place for a quick stop in the area.

We stayed in one of the casitas "swell", the room has a sewer smell, coming from the toilet, it's a bit smaller than what we expected. You can also hear the above floor hard steps, it didn't let us sleep at night. There's no parking spot as suggested in the listing, so you have to leave the car outside in the public street. The location is quite nice, it's 100 mts away from the beach, the street outside of it is quite busy.

Host Response

Hola Leonardo! De nuevo gracias por elegirnos,nos hubiera encantado que hablaras acerca de estos problemas cuando estabas aquí. El olor no te fijaste apropiadamente,viene de la propiedad vecina,se les ha roto el desagüe de las lavadoras y tiran todo al aire libre y queda ese olor tan feo,esperamos que pronto esté arreglado. En cuanto al anuncio no pone que tengamos aparcamiento, tampoco te fijaste bien al parecer. De nuevo gracias por tu comunicación y comentarios.

This Airbnb’s location is PRIME. Right in the middle of Santa Teresa, next to the best restaurant and bars and a 1 min walk to the beach. I will say that because you are right in the hustle and bustle, it can get a little loud at night but nothing unbearable! You can just hear cars on the street which I’m used to from living in a big city back in the states. The apartment was small and cute and simple, had everything you would need including a full kitchen with all appliances and dishes needed to cook, as well as AC in bedroom. Leo came over and introduced himself as we checked in and he was great. Offered to send restaurants, activities, etc to ensure a fun and relaxing stay. Overall incredible Airbnb with an unbeatable location! Will definitely stay again.

The best was the location, we were very close to the beach. There was also good communication with Leo and Sra Lupe, both very friendly. They cleaned and changed sheets/towels upon request. The place was simple and smaller than we expected, the bathroom had no door and was in front of the kitchen, so there was not much privacy. Lastly, there was noise coming from the upstairs apartment, the ceiling was wooden and was heard when walking, so we woke up and couldn't sleep well. Despite that, we had a nice experience.

The apartment is particularly well located, 2 minutes from the pedestrian beach entrance along the Ani's restaurant (to be tried), close to other restaurants very well, and correct in itself. The room is pretty, but has two flaws (in my opinion): Slight openings in the shutters and door on the garden side, and the kitchen window without shutters (overlooking storage, but still), which feel like you are visible from the outside, and break the privacy of the place a little. And potentially noisy: especially since (for the downstairs bedroom) only the floor separates from the floor. As long as the tenant above is very mobile or has a heavy footprint, we take advantage of it.

Amazing experience! I went with a friend and she was perfect. The size of the casita well, considering that in that place one is all day in the beach or outside the room. The kitchen equipped with everything you need, the comfortable bed. Nice bathroom. They made a change of sheets and towels every two days approx, which was very nice. Featuring a very nice terrace for breakfast or eating. The place is quiet and really close to the beach, it is a thing to go out and 50 meters there is a passage to the beach. Lots of good restaurants and cafés nearby. The only thing that can be uncomfortable without the noises upstairs, you hear it quite a lot when they walk or move things, other than that all amazing!

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Vera

Excellent, 2 years ago

We had an amazing stay! For one week we were in the middle of Santa Teresa, everything was walking distance and the apartment was super clean and cosy. Since restaurants are a bit pricey here, it’s fantastic you have the opportunity to cook yourself or make a nice smoothie in the morning before go surfing!

We really enjoyed our stay here. The location was perfect. We were a short walk from the beach, bars, restaurants, and the grocery store. I highly recommend eating at Muzza, which is a pizza place just a few doors down. Leo was amazing! He was so welcoming and a very effective communicator. He was incredibly helpful and accommodating. He offered us some great recommendations and advice throughout our stay. You won’t be disappointed if you book this place!

Leo was very good at communicating back and forward with me after a couple of issues we had, he was friendly and very helpful. The housekeeper is so lovely and helped us a lot. The place the exactly how described and looked very nice inside, however nothing was really practical as we want to use the kitchen. We stayed 4 nights and by the end the smell of pond water came from the bathroom and kitchen. This is a perfect place to sleep for a couple of night but we didn’t find it practical.

This was my second time in Santa Teresa and my boyfriend and I were very happy with our little home for our long weekend in ST. The bedroom area was smaller than expected but was not an issue since we were mostly out and about. It was a great location, many restaurants and shops within minutes of walking. The place itself was set back in the building so it was peaceful and quiet. We loved relaxing on the patio. We could sometimes hear music from the nearby restaurant at night, but usually it was live and lovely. This place is right on the main (only) road in ST, so if you don't to climb and descend hills several times to get to and from your place, stay here!

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Nathalie

Repeat guest

Excellent, 3 years ago

Thank you for this beautiful stay in the prettiest part of Santa-Teresa (playa Santa-Teresa) The place is very nice, adorable, and we really enjoyed it! The small private terrace is very cute and a lovely and very nice outdoor space! Léo was a great host, and very responsive, and Lupe welcomed us very warmly. Right across the street, access to the beach to surf or admire the splendid sunsets. You can rent boards right on the beach. We'll be back! That was a very nice stay thank you so much! Nat and Ludo

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