Francisco
Reviews
Superhost65 total reviews
65 reviews
4.48
2016–2026
Hosting since 2016
Cleanliness 4.6
Accuracy 4.8
Communication 4.8
Location 4.6
Check-in 4.9
Value 4.4
65 reviews

Maria Celeste
Excellent, 2 months ago
A very nice, safe and comfortable place to stay
Host Response
Thank you! It's a pleasure when guests understand that, as a small family business, we can't meet the standards of other "better" hotels and rate us "as described." I take all your points into account and saw that perhaps there was something we could improve on, but since you weren't specific, I don't know what to focus on directly (as owners outside the country, this is priceless for us since it's a great help to know where to improve). Please let me know by private message or let my staff know while you are there, as the quickest solution to ensure your continued comfort, which would be a priority for us. We appreciate your support in giving us 5 stars in "Overall Rating," as it is the main reason we can continue to offer our services here in the "Economy" sector of Airbnb. We hope you return soon! Nilda/Owner
John
Excellent, 7 months ago
Good location, good price, good room. I would stay again.
Host Response
Thanks for your kind words! It is always a pleasure to have guests who appreciate the convenience of our location and for "as described" lower-end accommodations, with no expectations beyond what we offer or unfavorable comparisons that we could never be... Your 5-star rating on the “overall” review is the foundation of why we can continue serving the “budget” sector of Airbnb, and we express our sincere gratitude for being a part of our success. We hope you DO come back to enjoy everything else the area has to offer: seasonal whale and dolphin watching, deep sea fishing, snorkeling, island hopping, hidden waterfalls, hiking trails, kayaking, horse riding, golf, Curu Reserve and a little further out, the hipster surf towns of Montezuma, Mal Pais and Santa Teresa. Thank you again for supporting our small business! Nilda/Owner

Edward
OK, 2 years ago
It's a convenient place for visit Curu Wildlift Refuge, quite and safe.
Host Response
Thank you for your kind words but sorry you didn’t have a 5-star experience. It’s important to contact us during your stay so we can ensure you have the best stay possible. While we appreciate your positive observations, it's important to note that Airbnb's scoring system differs significantly from other platforms whose average score doesn’t determine being dropped. With Airbnb, scoring 3 stars in "Overall Rating" impacts our "overall" average. Once it reaches 4.3, Airbnb may remove our listing. On the other hand, your lower scores on the 6-point survey doesn't affect it and gives us a general idea of where we need to improve without being eliminated. Considering the subjective nature of assessing "budget" accommodations, we stress that personal expectations shouldn't solely influence "overall" ratings. We encourage guests to base their "overall" score on the accuracy of our description – if we are "as described," a 5-star rating is appreciated. Otherwise, leaving lower than 5 star "overall" scores will continue to result in limiting “budget” choices. Your 5-star "overall" rating supports us to continue serving the Airbnb “budget conscience” community, especially in this remote area where AC and Hot Water are considered luxuries and rarely offered in “budget” accommodations. We'd be truly grateful for this support. However, if this rating was affected by inconsistencies with the description or "major" issues, we are very sorry for not meeting them... Nilda/Owner

Benjamin
Excellent, 2 years ago
Small but nice. Just like you imagine it. Nothing was missing. Can be done well for a stopover on the way.
Host Response
Vielen Dank für Ihre freundlichen Worte und die Bewertung „wie beschrieben“ und nicht mehr, als wir in der Beschreibung einer einfachen Immobilie bieten können. Ihre „Gesamtbewertung“ von 5 Sternen ist der Grund dafür, dass wir weiterhin als „Budget“-Unterkunft in der Airbnb-Community agieren können. Wir sind sehr dankbar für Ihre Unterstützung. Nilda/Inhaberin

Logan
Excellent, 3 years ago
perfect for staying the night
Host Response
Thank you for your kind words, and most of all scoring us on "as described" in budget basic accommodations. Your 5-star "overall score" is the reason we can still offer our accommodations in this remote area with Airbnb being once it goes lower to 4.5 "overall" average they will eliminate us, we truly appreciate your support to our small business. Wishing you a safe trip back home and always feel welcome to come back... Nilda/Owner

Heylin
Excellent, 3 years ago
The place was very clean and comfortable. I would use it again at any time
Host Response
Muchísimas Gracias! Se le agradece cuando sus evaluaciones sean basadas en "tal como somos" en descripción y no afectadas al esperar algo mas de lo que "no" podemos ofrecer o en comparación con otros que "no" somos y nunca seremos. Sus 5 estrellas en evaluación "general" es la razón porque podemos seguir ofreciendo nuestro hospedaje de baja gama en esta zona aislada con "Airbnb." Gracias por apoyar nuestro negocio familiar y siempre siéntase bienvenida! Nilda/Propietaria

Adam
Excellent, 3 years ago
Good spot to rest your head and close to the ferry.
Host Response
Thanks for your kind words, many feel the same way about having the convenience of being close to the ferry! Your "overall" 5-star support is the reason we can still serve the Airbnb community based on "as described", and not on expecting more than we can offer or comparing us to better accommodations we're not... We remain very grateful when our guests understand the Airbnb rating system, you're the reason we're still here able to offer our budget accommodations in this remote area, to the Airbnb community =) Nilda/Owner

Irene
Excellent, 4 years ago
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Host Response
Quedamos muy agradecidos cuando sus calificaciones muestran que están a gusto con "tal como somos" hospedaje sencillo con servicios básicos para su disfrute. Pues sobre todo es su comprensión al entender como trabaja estas evaluaciones con "Airbnb" que nos afecta a todos, que sin su 5 estrellas, no es posible seguir sirviendo en este sector de alojamientos económicos con "Airbnb". Gracias, por todo su apoyo y siempre siéntase bienvenida... Nilda/Propietaria

Kevin
Excellent, 5 years ago
Great place, 6 mins away from ferry station, clean and tide, we had a great night before getting the ferry next day, we will definitely visit this place in the future.
Host Response
Thanks! We're so grateful when you score us "as described" and not expect more than what we can give. As a small family-run business, we can't ever compare or meet the standards of a "one" star franchise Motel in detail or construction. Nothing pleases us more than to hear you want to come back, it will always be a pleasure to have you! Thanks for your support during the pandemic and wish you a healthy return back home... =) Nilda/Owner

Marc
OK, 6 years ago
Near the ferry, not expensive.
Host Response
Nous sommes désolés de ne pas avoir pu répondre à vos attentes. Nous avons expliqué sur notre liste de description, pour nous donner la possibilité de résoudre immédiatement tout problème comme la meilleure solution pendant que vous êtes "là", nous donnant la possibilité de vous montrer notre priorité de service client et nous ferions la bonne chose pour vous. Nous avons également expliqué dans notre liste de description que l'espagnol est la langue principale parlée dans cette région éloignée, donc notre personnel est limité mais fera de son mieux avec l'aide d'un traducteur. Surtout, nous avons expliqué comment votre score "global" devrait être de 5 étoiles si nous sommes "comme décrit" et si vous ne souhaitez pas que nous soyons supprimés. Airbnb est strict quant à la suppression des hébergements en dessous d'une moyenne de 4,7 et comme vous pouvez le voir, c'est très grave et injuste lorsque vous laissez des scores faibles si vous ne lisez PAS les détails de la description et attendez plus de nous que ce que nous pouvons donner. Il va sans dire que les hébergements économiques ne répondront PAS aux normes des motels de meilleure qualité et ne doivent pas être comparés à ceux situés dans les meilleures zones du Costa Rica. Pour être juste, vous les compareriez "pomme à pomme" avec d'autres hébergements économiques disponibles dans le quartier "Paquera". Si cela continue de se produire, Airbnb n'aura pas beaucoup d'hébergements «économiques» parmi lesquels choisir et vous devrez payer plus pour rester dans un hébergement de meilleure qualité, peut-être que cela n'a pas d'importance pour vous. . . mais d'autres clients peuvent vouloir choisir un logement plus «économique» et ne pas avoir à payer plus cher. Cela ne signifie pas que vous ne pouvez pas laisser vos commentaires sincères, nous voulons vraiment les écouter, donc nous pouvons faire mieux, mais l'endroit pour les laisser serait dans l'enquête en 6 parties, donnant 1 à 5 étoiles sur chaque sujet, ce n'affectera pas le score "global". Merci de votre compréhension, nous espérons continuer à faire mieux. Nilda / Propriétaire

Juan Carlos
Excellent, 7 years ago
A welcoming, and very central place. Close to the port of Paquera.

Carlos
Good, 7 years ago
It is what is promised in the description. A simple and well located place to stay in a beautiful region. Easy communication and check in and out. I would surely recommend it if you plan to stay in the area.
Host Response
Thanks for rating us according to our description, we remain grateful to your support! Nilda/Owner

Tirzah
Excellent, 7 years ago
We only stayed for one night, because of the bioluminiscense tour (must do!) and it was good. Well situated and very clean. The room (and bathroom) was bigger than expected. Good communication with the owners. They've put hummingbirdfeeders outside, a joy to watch!
Host Response
Thanks for your kind words and your appreciation to our humble accommodations! We remain so grateful for your support and so happy that you enjoyed your stay! We hope you come back soon! Nilda/Owner

Courtney
Excellent, 7 years ago
Staying with Frank was amazing and the air conditioning was a great change that we didn’t have at any of our other air bnbs. Frank and his staff were very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend staying at Mapi’s cabin! Also their local tips were amazing to have and led us to some great food!
Host Response
So happy when I see 5 stars! You don't know what that means to us, to see you understand the 5 star system, it's to say to Airbnb, we met "as described" description, not personal expectations of what we don't have or could improve etc. Though we encourage you to "say" anything you want, it's your 5 stars, that help us maintain Airbnb's strict 4.7 average score requirement, to not be dropped and still be here available as "budget" accommodations to other Airbnb members. As you found out most budget accommodations in this remote area, don't offer AC or Hot water so you make it possible with your 5 stars for us to still be here with Airbnb. As a small family business, we depend on you as our main form of advertisement and remain truly grateful to your support and kind words! Thankyou! Nilda/Owner

Mary Pat
Excellent, 7 years ago
This has everything you need if you don't need luxury. Clean, comfortable bed & pillows, warm shower with good pressure, well positioned and powerful air-conditioner, even a mini fridge with a working freezer! Awesome value.
Host Response
Thanks so much, we're so delighted that you understand the rating system and we met "as described" description! We remain so very grateful that you appreciate our humble, basic accommodations! Your scores are what helps us to remain on Airbnb to continue offering simple accommodations in this remote area. Most people don't realize that just having AC and Hot Water IS a luxury and because of the added expense, it's rarely found in other "budget" Hotels in the area, so we truly depend on your scores as to continue to be available through Airbnb =) It's also our pleasure to serve you in whatever we can =) Thanks Again! Nilda/Owner