Galileo

We enjoyed staying in this home! The location was perfect—close enough to walk to town if needed but tucked into the jungle for privacy. With 5 adults, the layout was ideal: big beds, a full bath for each bedroom, and an extra half bath. The pool, porch hammocks, and balcony chairs were perfect for relaxing. We saw howler monkeys from the balcony and had a friendly resident iguana nearby. The AC, showers, and appliances all worked well, and the washer/dryer handled small loads with no issues. There were drywall repairs needed in each room and occasional bugs and lizards but it didn’t affect our stay. Directions were easy to follow on arrival. But a guest info booklet and extra key would have been helpful. Thank you for hosting us—we loved 8 nights of Pura Vida!

Somewhat disappointed with the accommodation. The windows were dirty, the living room sofa too. There are stains on the ceiling and walls. Some bathrooms were not very well maintained. The house lacks general maintenance. The washing machine was not working as expected. It was very difficult to make it work. More than half of the oven rings did not light up. The air conditioning is extremely noisy. Further from the beach than indicated in the listing, especially since you have to walk on a dirt road. It's better to take the car. Positive points: The layout outside is very comfortable, with the swimming pool. But the pool needs to be cleaned twice a day. The house is big. Although the house manager only speaks/writes in Spanish, she was quite responsive and kind. In short, for the price, I would have preferred to have more functional amenities in the house.