Matt
Reviews
Superhost69 total reviews
90% rated 5★
69 reviews
4.86
2021–2026
Cleanliness 4.8
Accuracy 4.8
Communication 5.0
Location 5.0
Check-in 4.9
Value 4.8
69 reviews
Derrick
Excellent, 2 months ago
Excellent location and very private and secure with 24 security. Perfect experience
Enesha
Excellent, 3 months ago
We brought 7 people and had plenty of space at Matt’s place. It’s great that the pool is available because while the location is steps from the beach, the current was too strong to enter most of the time we were there. The house had everything we needed to make simple meals. The hosts were very responsive and helpful. I like that there are no chores to do before leaving! Thank you for a great stay.
Gerardo
Excellent, 3 months ago
These was an amazing place to have friends over, relax, entertain. We couldn’t have asked for more.
Host Response
Thank You! It was great having you guys and we hope to see you again in paradise. Pura Vida Matt
Farlem
Excellent, 3 months ago
The house is great! The location is perfect, close to the beach where it doesn't get to crowded. The host was also great, They where very helpful.
Max
Excellent, 5 months ago
10/10. No need to keep looking - this is the place
Luis Carlos
Excellent, 6 months ago
Excellent place, and the service was very good. Highly recommended.
Bob
Excellent, 7 months ago
We had an absolutely fabulous time! The place was outstanding—beautiful, comfortable, and even better than expected. A special shout‑out to Niina, who was incredibly helpful throughout our stay. On the first day, we were stuck in traffic for hours and arrived much later than planned. Despite the inconvenience, she went above and beyond by helping us get some food and drinks so we could settle in comfortably after our long journey. Her kindness truly made a difference. Overall, a wonderful stay and highly recommended!
Cristy
Excellent, 8 months ago
Great home with a ton of space. We had 7 people. House was also next to the pool with a short walk to the beach. Very small gated community. Tia the concierge was very wonderful also. She was willing and help any way she could and was a phone call or text away if we needed anything.
Host Response
Thank you Cristy! Pleasure having you guys Matt
Jim
Excellent, 8 months ago
Matt’s group was great. Even though we arrived @4 hours after our expected arrival (customs, traffic) everything went smoothly.
Edison
OK, 9 months ago
Good home
Host Response
Thank you for staying with us!! It was a pleasure having you guys! Matt
Michael
Excellent, 10 months ago
Great location right next to the beach! Super friendly hosts. The house was great for three generations of family all having their own space. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking for a larger group. The sunsets on the beach are spectacular. Would certainly stay again!
Richard
Excellent, 1 year ago
Great hosts that made sure w felt at home. Would certainly book again!!!
Host Response
Thank You Richard!! Pleasure having you guys. Matt
Deep
Excellent, 1 year ago
Love the place. Had a great time. Very good location, right on the beach. Communication was great. All concierge services arranged were great. Great food by chef. Angie from PlayaHermosaVacation was amazing and did great arrangements. She was always available for all our needs.
Jonathan
Excellent, 1 year ago
The house, location, chef and the staff were all wonderful! Cindy the concierge was the greatest! She was so helpful. Thank you everyone!!!
Nolan
Excellent, 1 year ago
The house was awesome, the location was great, and the service and help we had from Tia was immaculate.
Host Response
Thank you Nolan!
Karen
Excellent, 1 year ago
I highly recommend this house in Jaco on the beach. Everything is gorgeous and exactly as described. My family and I, including 92 year old Dad and 2 grand daughters enjoyed everything immensely. The 2nd best feature besides the house itself, was the concierge Tia. She arranged everything for us from chef services to all the excursions. And she is delightful, knows everything about Jaco.
Doug
Excellent, 1 year ago
Great stay really enjoyed the location and Jaco overall.
Host Response
Thank you Doug! Pleasure having y’all. Cheers Matt
Abhik
Excellent, 1 year ago
Great 9 bedroom home on the beach.
Benjamin James
Excellent, 1 year ago
Great place/location. Beautiful pool, and right on the beach.
Andre
Excellent, 1 year ago
Had a great time. Both Tia and Niina made our stay a pleasure. They were very responsive and courteous. Could not have had ask for better. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Host Response
Thanks Andre! Great having you guys. Pura Vida
Dan
Excellent, 1 year ago
Had a great time, Matt and our concierge Niina were super helpful throughout our trip and super responsive.
Host Response
Thank you Dan!! It was a pleasure having you guys!! Matt
Kai
Excellent, 1 year ago
The stay was fantastic. While we had a few hiccups with transportation and some minor things with the house what makes the stay here so worthwhile and worth the 5 star rating is the concierge services of Tia. We couldn’t have asked for better service and attentiveness to what we needed or wanted for our trip. Loved it here!
Host Response
Thank you Kai for staying with us and it make me super happy you guys had a blast and Tia took care of you guys. We look forward to you coming back again. Matt
Kyle
Excellent, 1 year ago
Everything about this experience was wonderful! The hosts went out of their way to help plan an unforgettable family vacation. We travel often and this was by far the best experience that we have had. The residence very comfortably accommodated two large families totally 11 people. The beach was beautiful. The hosts helped plan 3 excursions that were perfect for our adventurous group. Nothing but great things to say about this stay.
Ricardo
Excellent, 1 year ago
We had a great stay at Casa Macaw in Jacó. The house is spacious and comfortable. Location is unbeatable: the gated community is on the north end of Jacó, close to everything but away from the hustle and bustle. The house itself is right next to a beautiful shared pool, and just a couple of steps away from the beach. The kitchen is very well equipped and they have a good gas grill as well, so we cooked all meals in the house during our stay, which for us was a big plus. Tia, who hosted us, was really on top of her game all the time and she made sure we had everything we needed during our stay. She took care of every detail and her response time to all of our inquiries was amazingly quick. This place is highly recommended.
Host Response
Thank you Ricardo for spending Christmas with us. It was a pleasure having you guys. Pura Vida Matt
Emily
Excellent, 1 year ago
We loved our stay at Matt’s house! Our family of 8 spent Thanksgiving at Matt’s house and had a fantastic week. Tia, the concierge, made sure we had exactly what we needed when we needed it. She was always available and booked activities, local taxi rides, airport transport and even restaurant reservations. The pool was a 20 second walk and the beach was another minute walk past the pool. We saw Scarlett Macaws fly over the pool and a pair of toucans lived in the trees nearby. Can’t wait to come back!
Host Response
Thank you Emily for staying with us and it makes me so happy you guys love the house!! We look forward to you coming back soon and visiting us here in Costa Rica. Matt
Ben
Excellent, 1 year ago
Great space and location. Right on the beach - popular spot for surfing. Tia was generously helpful. Awesome place to spend a bachelors party.
Host Response
Thank you Ben! It was great having you guys. Pura Vida Matt
Eric
Excellent, 2 years ago
Everything was great thank y'all so much for an awesome stay! Tia was wonderful, we will definitely be back!
Brian
Excellent, 2 years ago
I will only stay at this place from now on in jaco, the house was amazing. The staff at this house were the best I’ve ever experienced in any air bnb I’ve booked. Definitely will be coming back
Host Response
Brian it was great having you guys! Thank you for staying with us. Cheers Matt
Ben
Excellent, 2 years ago
The place was easy to find, everything was clean , Everything was just like the pictures. Our host was phenomenal. She was in contact days before the trip. Greeted us when we arrived. Stayed in contact with us everyday. I will come back and stay here again
Host Response
Thank you Ben! We look forward to having you guys back! Pura Vida Matt
Todd
Good, 2 years ago
Great stay! Tia was wonderful and incredibly friendly and responsive. There was a minor issue and she addressed it promptly. It was right on the beach and the pool which was amazing. You could walk through the back gated fence to get to the beach with a press of a button to security. Very private and gated with security at the front and back of the community and they also do night walks to ensure the safety of others. We enjoyed the stay and our time here. I would have given 5 star but didn't only because the house was a little dated I believe it was built in 2004 and I can tell the salt and humidity worked on the house which is common in many beach towns around the world. But it was clean, tidy, well kept. We enjoyed our stay, plus it was outside of the busy city of Jaco and very peaceful.
Jenny
Excellent, 2 years ago
Casa Macaw was a fun house with the beach and pool just a few steps away. We were about 5 min car ride from the main strip which had restaurants and shops. Tia was my main contact and she was amazing! We had a call in advance to plan out the details and she was there to greet us upon arrival and to help check us out at the end. Tia is super responsive and will help ensure the entire stay is a good time. I’d definitely stay here again.
Belanie
Excellent, 2 years ago
Highly recommend staying here! Very clean and close to the pool and beach. The host was amazing! Extremely helpful and responsive. She has an answer to all our questions and handled all the bookings for our excursions.
Kurt
Excellent, 2 years ago
It was the perfect spot away from the busy downtown Jaco. It was a short walk to the beach and the pool was a great place to unwind all times during the day. House was nicely equipped with everything you need for your stay. King of Jaco was our concierge and set us up with great fishing and adventures during our stay. Definitely would recommend this place.
Rohit
Excellent, 2 years ago
Everything was great! Hats off the the hosts for being amazing.
Paige
Excellent, 2 years ago
What a great trip! The house was perfect! Location is great! Pool just outside the home, beach just a few more steps! House was clean and well stocked. We fished out of Lisa Suenos marina which was only about 15-20 mins away. The concierge services are amazing!!! Tia with Kings of Jaco was fabulous!! Can’t say enough good about her! Made the trip so much easier and carefree! Take advantage of that! She set up all transportation, and excursions, golf carts, for us, even taxis at last minute to go out to dinner. Would definitely stay here again and if I needed to stay somewhere else, I’d only hope Tia was our concierge!
Cashin
Excellent, 2 years ago
Tia King was our contact and she was very friendly and responsive. The unit is next to the community pool and the gate out to the beach so everything is convenient. Quiet community with great family amenities.
Host Response
Thank you for staying with us. It was a pleasure having you guys. We hope you will come back again and visit us here in paradise. Matt
Vipeen
Excellent, 2 years ago
Very safe, gated, family friendly location with nice access to beach and pool. Highly recommended for families !
Host Response
Thank you Vipeen for choosing Casa Macaw. It was a pleasure having you guys. Pura Vida.
Jeremy
Excellent, 2 years ago
Fantastic location and the security guards were great!! 30 feet from the pool and beach! Amazing time!!
Belal
Excellent, 2 years ago
Great Location!!!
Peter
Excellent, 2 years ago
Casa Macaw was a great spot to enjoy the playa at Jaco.
Rie
Excellent, 2 years ago
Clean, well appointed home steps from the pool and beach. Close to downtown but on the quieter end of town and the beach. Tia was very responsive and friendly. We really enjoyed our stay.
Nayda
Good, 2 years ago
Very nice views, very nice beach, the house is large and spacious. Otherwise, very nice location.
Cristiane
Excellent, 3 years ago
✔️ Nice location where you can walk to the main street (if you like it) ✔️ Beach only 40 feet from the house ✔️ A.C’s all over the house ✔️ House clean and comfy ✔️ Check in super flexible ✔️ To enter in the house was super easy ✔️ If you like going out and visit all Jaco City is a perfect location, because is literally 5min driving ✔️ The Owner always answers me quickly 🔴 I just haved a harder time to find the house (condo) the location is not that accurate on G oogle Maps
Syed
Excellent, 3 years ago
The property was beyond our expectations. The beach is literally next to the property. Loved the vibrant sound of the ocean. The swimming pool is awesome. Loved the common place next to the swimming pool. The property is very secure and private. Excellent customer service by Tia, the property manager. Will love to visit again in the future. Our kids enjoyed the stay very much.
Julie
Excellent, 3 years ago
Location, location, location! Literal steps to the pool and beach, and a dangerously short walk to the casino and restaurants. The house met our group's needs (5 adults, 1 toddler), and Matt and Tia took great care of us! They helped us schedule a crocodile tour and a deep sea fishing trip. Truly a wonderful experience! 10/10 would recommend.
Anthony
Excellent, 3 years ago
Great place! In a amazing location with beautiful view. The service and time was perfect. We had no issues with equipment or cleaning service. It was excellent everyday we stayed. Plus it’s an easy walk to downtown area. Will be back soon
Host Response
Anthony, it was great having you guys! Thank you for everything and we look forward to you coming back to Costa Rica real soon. Pura Vida Matt
Joe
Excellent, 3 years ago
It's a great location, and we enjoyed our stay.
Rita
Excellent, 3 years ago
We had a wonderful time at Casa Dulce. Our hosts Erica and Tia were incredibly helpful and responsive, cleaning crew was on top of everything and the private chefs we hired were awesome. I would definitely recommend the extra in house dining service, everything was delicious! Location is perfect as well. Owner should put some more investment and love into the property as there were problems with appliances and mattresses were very hard to sleep on. Also majority of bedrooms are in a part of the house that seems like an old hotel pieced into the property which would have been nice to know up front (some didn’t have windows fyi). The shining part of this place was definitely the people who provided incredible service and the amazing location. We would definitely stay again!
Meghan
Repeat guest
Excellent, 3 years ago
Thanks again Kings of Jaco, Tia & @casaMacaw !!! The first part was just a girls trip and our extended stay included family! @casaMacaw is great for both!!! The pool was very refreshing & relaxing. The kids fell in love with the pool side and haven't quit talking about it. The house was very secure thanks to Angel and the 24 hr security team . They were very professional and friendly. Thanks again for coordinating the zipline, the day trip to Tortuga island and the golf cart for the week!! Highly recommend all 3!
Meghan
Repeat guest
Excellent, 3 years ago
Kings of Jaco, Tia & @casaMacaw were AMAZING! Stay of a lifetime. The Kings of Jaco staff was responsive and helpful both prior and throughout the trip. They had tailored restaurant recommendations, everything from traditional to Italian cuisines. They helped us coordinate an array of diff. activities and transport all throughout Jaco. Tia went beyond what she needed to make our stay memorable. Casa Macaw had everything we could imagine and was in THE PERFECT location. There is a general store right around the corner that has nearly everything you might need for the stay and within walking distance of a larger shopping center (shops, restaurants, ATM).The towels were super soft along with super comfortable beds/bedding in each room. The A/C units in ea room cooled the house down in mins. The Wi-Fi was consistent (was even able to get some service at the pool!). Speaking of the pool, it was just steps away from the house. Our group of single female travelers felt safe the entire trip
Trenton
Excellent, 3 years ago
tryd to get us to pay a deposit. Then claims we took towels and cups but other then that cool spot
Host Response
Thank you Trenton for staying with us. It was great having you guys and we appreciate the feedback on the fully refundable damage deposit that is disclosed in the house rules and the description in our Airbnb post. As a vacation rental we want to make sure our guest have all the essentials during their stay with us and that is why we have a starting inventory for towels, plates, cups, bowls etc,.. we do understand things go missing or are broken. We charge accordingly to cover the expense of that item to replace it for future guests. We work with our guests to confirm missing items or damages before check out, but your group left earlier than the time you told us. We were unable to go through the missing items in person with you. All in all, you were great guests and we hope to have you come and stay with us again. Matt
Nick
Excellent, 3 years ago
Easy check in, ,nice place and amazing concierge service with Tia
Theresa
Excellent, 3 years ago
Great experience! Casa dulce had 9 bedrooms and large commons areas. The house is fairly well stocked. Just a few minor deferred maintenance items (only one faucet working in a few bathrooms and inconsistent shower temperatures). Overall very functional. We stayed for 8 days and had a great time. The pool was nice and the staff was responsive to minor issues. The location is outstanding, right on the less rocky side of the beach with chair and surf/boogie boards for rent. You can walk into town just bring flip flops to cross the small rocky river on the beach or walk the roads. Vans and Ubers are available and inexpensive. Crystal was our main contact and did a great job with arranging transportation for our excursions, dinner reservations and transportation into town at night. She is super friendly, responsive and organized. Dania kept the towels stocked and floors clean. We hated to leave! Highly recommend KOJ to anyone traveling to Jaco!
Brian
Excellent, 3 years ago
Matt's concierge team was OUTSTANDING. They kept the property clean and were very responsive with good suggestions and flawless execution for all excursions. The property advertises as a party location. We were there with our family for a holiday stay. The house and three main bedrooms were great but we didn't feel comfortable having kids (even older ones) stay in the extra six bedrooms that are separate from the main house. The location is right on Jaco beach within walking distance of many restaurants and the Jaco downtown area. It is a public beach so there are a lot of vehicles and people in and out right in front of the property. Security was tight with a guard, security lights, cameras and locked gate. We felt safe after acclimating to all the activity. The biggest problem was ants and roaches in the kitchen. The maintenance and cleaning teams were very responsive but the problem was not fully resolved during our stay.
Host Response
Brian thank you for staying with us and it was great having you guys! I appreciate the feedback on the house and I have let the owner know. I know we constantly spray for ants and bugs but it’s part of living in Costa Rica and being on the beach/jungle. I know while you were here we also sprayed for the ants. Again I am sorry but sometimes there not much we can do and every rental property has the same problem. Again, I thank you for staying with us and I look forward to having you guys back again. Matt
Ross
Excellent, 3 years ago
Perfectly located in Jaco
Host Response
Thank you for staying with us! I look forward to having you guys come back again! Would love to be involved in building houses next time you come! Pura Vida
Marcos
Excellent, 4 years ago
Amazing staff. Always was available when needed & made sure to reach out every so often to make sure we were okay. Great property with insane potential for an epic time. We will stay again in the future.
Albert
Excellent, 4 years ago
The house was clean and well maintained. The location was awesome since it was right in front of the beach. Staff was awesome as well. This place is well worth it.
Joshua
Good, 4 years ago
We celebrated on of my best friend's bachelor parties here. The location was fantastic with incredible views and a short walk to everything. Matt and our concierge Cindy (who was FANTASTIC) helped arrange horseback riding, boating, private chefs, transportation, etc. The hidden gem about this place compared to other Airbnbs is the service you get with the Kings of Jaco team. The only reason I’m giving it 4 stars is because of the condition of the property. I'm sure when it was built, it was an awesome place, but there's a lot of deferred maintenance and things that need to be fixed / updated. For a group of guys on a bach party that just need a place to crash, it's fine though. Overall, we had a great time and would recommend
Michael
Excellent, 4 years ago
The place was great and was just like the listing describes. The place was clean and the AC kept all the rooms cool. It's safe and secure and backs right onto the beach. The internet was great. The staff kept the place clean every day and did a great job. The excursions/activities we booked were awesome and fairly priced. Our concierge, Cindy, was very helpful, and communicative / responsive! Overall, it was a very smooth and well organized experience. Highly recommend.
Matt
Good, 4 years ago
We held my best friends bachelor party here. The location was close to perfect. Was nice to be away from the business of Ave Pastor Diaz but also close enough to walk home from the central area. Our host, Matt, was as good as it gets. Set up everything we needed with honest suggestions. He really looked out for us and accommodated us at every turn. His response time is insanely quick. Our local guide, Cindy, was also amazing. We were partying pretty hard and probably were a pain in the ass to deal with but she helped every step of the way. The absolute only reason I’m giving this place 4 stars is due to its condition. While we aren’t picky and it was still nice, it’s a little bit old and there are some things that could. Be upgraded such as the showers and the air conditioning. One or two of the air conditioners went out while we were there. It wasn’t an absolute baller mansion but it was good enough. Good times. Highly recommend.
Ileana
Not good, 4 years ago
It is a large house for 30 people but they should only use it to sleep and not use the property as it does not have enough chairs or comfortable spaces for so many people. This is a property that requires a lot of maintenance right now. Poorly equipped kitchen with no air exits, loose and damaged shower faucets. For the price, we expected something better. On the other hand, it has no parking and you have to leave the cars outside the property, on the beach and one of them bumped into us. The house is facing the sea. It has a very good location and the cleanliness was very good as they came to clean every day.
Host Response
Hi Ileana, first off, I would like to say thank you for coming and staying with us for New Years. I know we work very hard to make your stay a comfortable one. When you booked with us you said you were a family of 30 people that was going to be spread out over the reservation, then it went to 36 people and you had over 40+ people stay at the house, all single guests. Yes, our house is not fit to accommodate this many people, myself and Tia both expressed this with you. We even tried to upgrade you to the house that is next door and you turned us down. The kitchen is brand new and we have AC in the main house, again though when you have 40 people coming in and out the main room will not cool down. Again, thank you for staying with us, we worked very hard to accommodate you and your group even though you had more guests than we would every allow in the house.
Domingo Ming
Excellent, 4 years ago
He was great.
Nathan
Excellent, 5 years ago
The house was in a perfect location on the beach with a huge pool. Matt did a great job helping us plan the trip and Tia was amazing as our host. She made sure everything was taken care of and was helpful in giving us any suggestions on restaurants or things to do. The cleaning and maintenance crews also did a fantastic job making sure the house was clean and in working order. I would highly recommend anyone with a large group to stay here or at any of the other properties that Matt manages.
Host Response
Thank you Nathan, It was great having you guys come visit us here in Paradise. It makes us all very happy you guys had a blast!! We look forward to you coming back and visiting us again!! Pura Vida
Caleb
Excellent, 5 years ago
Wow. I think this is my favorite Airbnb I have ever stayed at. Amy, Matt, Tia, and Juan really made our trip as perfect as it could possibly be. Nine of us stayed for a five day guys trip and all I can say is, it was LEGENDARY! They picked us up and dropped us off at the airport. Check in and check out were seamless. Everything was clean. They clean the bedding, bring fresh towels, wash the floors and do the dishes for you daily- for free. The staff really went above and beyond to make sure we were living our best lives. The property is beautiful and right on the beach. Postcard worthy sunset views from the balcony/pool. There is a surf shop 10 feet from the property where you can rent boards and take lessons. The property is surrounded by high walls and has a really cool security guard (Juan) , but honestly we felt safe everywhere we went in Jaco. You can get a taxi for a couple dollars to anywhere in Jaco. The concierges Matt and Tia completely took care of us the entire trip. They made sure to set up the best excursions for us (Do the ATV one for sure!) and they took us to all the cool local hangouts as well. I would also recommend renting the party bus a couple nights, it really added an extra level to the experience. Everyone at Kings of Jaco went out of their way to make this the best trip possible for us. Airbnb only lets the person who rented the property leave a review but if we could have, all nine of us would have left an amazing review. Everyone is already talking about when we want to go back again. Seriously, everyone at Kings of Jaco, thank you for a perfect vacation. Pura Vida!
Host Response
Caleb, Thank you so much for the great review. It was awesome showing you guys Cost Rica and all the hot spots in Jaco.. I personally had a great time getting to know the fellas. We look forward to having you guys again in the future. Again thank you for booking with us and trusting us with your bachelor party!! Pura Vida! Matt
Rasack
Excellent, 5 years ago
Great place for a bachelor party. Matt and tia took care of all of our needs and Georgie the security guard was great, every morning the maid had the house spotless so if your looking for the best bachelor party this is the place
Host Response
Rasack, Thank you for booking your Bachelor party with us.. Tia and I both had a great time showing you guys around and helping you guys have an awesome time here in Paradise. We look forward to you guys coming back again and visiting us real soon. Pura Vida Matt & Tia
Karam
Good, 5 years ago
Great location house. The night security guards really make you feel safe. Red Taxi's are really convenient to call to your home and less than $5, or you can take an 18 minute walk into the main street of Jaco. Alternatively, walking the beach to get to the main street isn't the easiest cause there is a large stream that you have to step your feet into in order to cross. During the daytime the beach is nice and few steps away from your front gate. The house is clean and everything worked as described.
Ray
Excellent, 5 years ago
I recently booked Casa Dulce Grande for my friend’s bachelor party! I can’t say enough on how Matt with Kings of Jaco took care of us from the minute we got off the plane. He worked with us every moment along the way until we left. Kings of Jaco took fantastic care of us, from Concierge services, on demand bartenders, private chef’s, ATV riding and anything else we threw at him. David, the owner was also very helpful during our stay and made sure that me and my friends didn’t have to lift a finger. I would highly recommend staying here!! The service was awesome, the location on the beach you can’t beat, everything about our trip was awesome!!
Host Response
Thank you Ray, It was great meeting you and all the fellas when you visited us here in Costa Rica. It make me happy seeing you guys have a blast here in Paradise. I look forward to you guys coming back again real soon. Pura Vida Matt
Dustin
Excellent, 5 years ago
This is the only place I would stay when visiting CR. Everyone we met at the place was welcoming and made our trip one to remember. We will definitely be back! Thank you
Host Response
Thank you Dustin!!! I can't wait to have you guys come back and visit us in Paradise. Cheers buddy!! Matt