Rodrigo

Reviews

75 total reviews

75 reviews

4.48

2019–2026

Hosting since 2019

Cleanliness 4.6

Accuracy 4.5

Communication 4.8

Location 4.7

Check-in 4.8

Value 4.6

75 reviews

3BR Villa in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Marc

Terrible, 5 months ago

Rodrigo’s property should not be listed. It is dirty, poorly maintained, and in bad condition. Photos are misleading and outdated. For safety reasons, we left after 15 of 30 days. Issues from day one: no internet for a week, no safe, no extra sheets/towels for a long stay, refusal to provide cleaning supplies, insect-infested wooden shutters (unsafe, falling, poor ventilation), missing window screens, and multiple amenities missing, broken, or misrepresented. Only an induction cooktop (not full stove). Serious electrical problems: main breaker tripped every evening when using the shower, causing repeated outages. Kitchen outlets failed early. Bedroom lights flickered and sparked. Host was responsive at first but ignored safety concerns, said repairs would be done after we left, then denied issues and refused compensation with Airbnb. Do not recommend. Zero stars.

First of all, the positive. The place is functional and completely ok for someone who doesn't want to spend a lot of time there. The beach access is practical and even if we didn't have a beach through the strong surf we were there almost every day. During a week's stay, we had a lot of animals in the garden: a sloth, agoutis every day, up to 13 howler monkeys, vultures, a raccoon, morpho butterflies and many birds. The trees are impressive. We took advantage of the proximity to the Rescue Center, shopping and dining. We had bad luck with the weather, because the first two days it rained continuously. Accordingly, half the property was under water and everything was clammy and you couldn't get anything dry. There is only one towel per bed. An intermediate cleaning with towel change was offered for $100, we found too expensive. The street is really very noisy, you can sometimes not talk, I underestimated that.

Private location with quick access to the beach is a huge plus, also an easy walk to bordering crystal clear beaches! Depending on the season, be sure to bring appropriate footwear since the path to the beach may be covered in fallen fruit from the surrounding trees (outdoor shower came in very handy). Keep in mind that the airbnb is minimally stocked with essentials, so come prepared. Otherwise, you will find everything you need as well as grocery stores, restos, and a pharmacy all within walking distance. Be sure to keep your eyes open for a glimpse at the wildlife roaming on the property from armadillos, agouti, sloths, howler monkeys, and toucans!

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