Patricia

Reviews

Superhost

62 total reviews

95% Excellent

62 reviews

4.95

2022–2026

Cleanliness 4.8

Accuracy 5.0

Communication 5.0

Location 4.8

Check-in 5.0

Value 4.9

62 reviews

6BR Villa in San Jose

Amy

Excellent, 1 month ago

Casa Bella Torguga was the perfect home for our group of 12! It was beautiful and comfortable, with multiple spaces to spend time together. The saltwater pool and covered porch were favorites! We enjoyed the rural setting with lots of wildlife and quiet beaches, but were also able to take in several amazing tours without much travel. The local grocery had everything we needed to cook meals in the home's well-equipped kitchen, and we enjoyed some wonderful food at nearby restaurants. Patricia and Susie's knowledge and information about the area made it easy to plan a week of experiences - we especially enjoyed the turtle release! The hosts could not have been more helpful, accommodating, or friendly. We hope to return to their beautiful home!

6BR Villa in San Jose

Jose

Repeat guest

Excellent, 3 months ago

The house and hospitality are great! We’ve visited the house twice already. It’s has always been a great experience! The area on its own has great restaurants and lots to do, with very useful recommendations from the hosts. The house contains all the listed amenities, great security and privacy. But nothing wins more than the aesthetic of the house and all charming details! Just an entire experience! Thank you Patricia and Susie for being great hosts as always.

We had an incredible experience hosting our retreat at this beautiful home in Costa Rica. From booking through checkout, the hosts were exceptionally helpful, responsive, and truly invested in making our stay seamless. They provided fantastic recommendations for chefs, drivers, restaurants, groceries, and excursions, which made planning effortless. The house is absolutely stunning and exactly as described — even better in person. It has everything you could possibly need and more. The pool and outdoor spaces are gorgeous, and the yoga deck was perfect for our daily practices. The beach is a beautiful and easy five-minute walk away. One of the highlights of our stay was releasing sea turtles into the ocean — such a magical experience for our group. We are so grateful for this special retreat space and would absolutely stay here again when traveling to Costa Rica!

Great quiet spot Relaxing with all necessary amenities the ice maker was working at the end of the week and the dishwasher will be replaced but otherwise everything was great! thank you

Host Response

It was a pleasure hosting your entire family. You are welcome back anytime. And yes, the new dishwasher has been installed. Pura vida.

We were a group of 10 ladies and we really enjoyed our stay. The home is very well thought out and the hosts have obviously given a lot of consideration to the comfort of their guests. Each bedroom had its own AC unit and bathroom. The patio area has couches and a table to eat outside. The kitchen was well equipped and even had salt, pepper and some spices. The host gifted us with some wine which was lovely. The concierge in Costa was also super. Always quick to respond to questions. There were a few mechanical glitches but otherwise a wonderful vacation.

We found the house, very responsive and the property very easy to use. Unfortunately we had a skunk continually coming in and getting into our food. Also, the house book said we would get a cleaning, but we never got one.

Host Response

Costa Rica is a very tropical environment rich with wildlife and nature, and unfortunately Brian's very large group left doors to the house open regularly. When this happens any where in Costa Rica, little critters can find their way into the house, especially when attracted by food left out on the kitchen counter. Doors and gates were also left open and unlocked regularly throughout the day and even at night. A number of house rules designed for safety and security were not followed including not setting the house alarm at night and giving house codes to people not staying at the house. The guests in our house and groups in a few of the neighbouring houses were attending a wedding in the area and so they were all travelling between the houses regularly. So a lot of items from our house went missing during their stay including many towels, glasses, umbrellas etc - and items from our neighbour’s house were found at our place. We have yet to find all the missing items. Brian’s group was only at the house for 5 nights and the mid week cleaning was only available for stays of a week or longer unless requested in advance. Our maintenance man did address any minor issues immediately as well as empty garbage and recycling mid stay. Despite the many challenges with Brian’s group, including one more guest than the booking allows, the group was always respectful and cheerful and indicated they had a great time.

The home was beautiful, and exactly as the pictures showed. It was large enough for our group, and we LOVED all the bathrooms available. Remember when you are booking that this is Costa Rica, and there are bugs and animals…. That’s a part of the adventure! Unfortunately the beach was not swim able due to the amount of rocks, but it was beautiful! Patricia and Susie were VERY responsive, and helpful with any questions or concerns. There were 2 restaurants that we went to that were close by, and very tasty. Definitely recommend if you are looking for an authentic experience!

Patricia’s home was precisely what our group was looking for in Costa Rica—spacious enough for 9 people (including two couples), private and safe, full of amenities look cooking supplies, and responsive hosts. Patricia and Susan were more responsive than any host I’ve ever stayed with. They messaged us on Airbnb and other apps for ease of communication, and check-in, which was a breeze, included a tour with the property manager. They also connected us with the most trustworthy, affordable, high-quality transportation and tour company. The property was safe, well air conditioned, comfortable, and easily accessible. If our group finds ourselves in Guanacaste again, we’d love to return to Casa Bella Tortuga once more. You made my partner’s birthday and PhD graduation celebrations all the more special. Thank you!

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