Gary

Gary was a great host and was always there when we needed him. He was responsive to our needs and made great recommendations.We had a marvelous time.

We had 3 generations of my family at Gary’s place to celebrate our 25th anniversary and to renew our vows. In total there were 9 adults and two children under 3 years old and the house had plenty of room for all of us. Everything at the house is as pictured and described in the listing, just perfect. The beautiful views combined with multiple activities both at the house and nearby make this a perfect place for a large gathering. Gary was incredibly helpful and responsive throughout our stay despite me backing into his car and denting the bumper. Gary’s local connections were able to fix his bumper at minimal cost. I must mention the housekeeper who was incredibly friendly and hardworking, what a nice perk. Last mention is to the cooks that Gary works with that come to the house to prepare meals if you wish. The cost? Ridiculously inexpensive for a family of 11 about $145 USD for a full dinner. You will NOT beat that in Jaco. The food? Absolutely fresh & delicious, kudos ladies!!

This incredible home is everything Gary claims it to be! The host, Gary, was always available for us. He and his crew are regularly working to improve the home and amenities they offer. There is so much space for a large group like we had. We thoroughly enjoyed the ping pong and foosball tables, tree swing, pool, jacuzzi, kayaks, beach, iguanas, and macaws. Don’t be alarmed by the critters, they were more scared of us AND having them around adds to the adventure :) Something that really makes this home stand out are the maid and in-home cook services. It warms my heart that Gary has this relationship with the locals, that their employment helps them achieve their dreams. The maid is thorough and respectful. The family team of cooks, led by Krista, are so wonderful! We highly recommend using their service. They will work around food sensitivities and preferences, the food is delicious and more affordable than eating out. My family of 12 thoroughly enjoyed our week here!! PURA VIDA!!

A perfect place and space for our family. We loved the location. Gary was responsive and kind.

Our family had the most wonderful time here. Beautiful surrounding coves, a fun beach bar at walking distance, and lots do do at the home itself. Gary was very attentive and responsive - which we appreciated especially when having the cook come prepare a traditional Costa Rican dinner. I couldn’t recommend more highly!

absolutely loved our stay! the views are amazing!! the place was spacious enough for our large group ...would love to come back again!!

First of all the location is beautiful. The ocean is within steps of the house. We were a group of 11 (7 adults and 4 young children). We had everything we needed. I cannot say enough good things about Gary. Super nice and friendly. We needed some special dietary accommodations and Gary helped us and was very responsive. Definitely recommend.

Gary is the best host we have ever had. The place is exactly what we were looking for. The beds were very comfortable. The pool was super clean. There is a pool house with a shower and bathroom. The WiFi works great all the way to the pool. The A/C is ice cold in the bedrooms. The hot tub was wonderful. He even got a brand new gas grill for us during the week. The wild life and vegetation around the house is incredible. The beach is technically public but felt like our own private beach. If I could give it more stars I would. Having Gary next door is absolutely a blessing. He arranged transportation, reserved ATV and zip line tours for us. Got us discounts. 13 of us enjoyed his awesome old school Costa Rican family home for a week and we would all like to return. He went grocery shopping for us before we arrived and cold drinks were in the frig when we got there. I don’t think we could have asked for a better vacation. Thanks again Gary.

Our stay at this Airbnb was incredible. The breathtaking ocean view immediately stood out and set the tone for the entire experience. The home was perfect for our family retreat with three families. There was plenty of space, and having our own bathrooms made it especially comfortable. There was so much to enjoy, from the pool and hot tub to foosball and darts. We also loved the nearby bar and restaurant within walking distance. Gary was an exceptional host... friendly, responsive, and always quick to help with anything we needed. What made this stay extra special was the daily housekeeping (including dishes!) and the in-home cook service. Fresh, authentic Costa Rican meals were a highlight for all of us. The only small challenge was finding it at first, it’s a hidden gem, but that added to its charm. We would absolutely stay again and highly recommend it!

Gary was a phenomenal host! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to help us with everything. He assisted us with all of our travel needs and gave us great recommendations for tours and dining. The home was spacious for our large family and offered a lot to keep our adult children busy and entertained. The views from this beachfront home are gorgeous, and we loved falling asleep to the sound of the ocean waves. It’s the perfect property for a family vacation and we plan to return. We highly recommend this listing!

We just left this beautiful place, and we were sad to say goodbye. Gary was an outstanding host, and always checked to make sure we were taken care of. The house was everything and more than we expected!. It was private and secluded just like we wanted. We wanted the Pura Vida experience, and that’s exactly what we got! We used the cook service one day , and it was spectacular! The daily housekeeping was a plus, and we just loved Nori!! The pool was always maintained, and fun was always had in the new hot tub. The sunsets from the back porch were like something out of a movie, and we were never disappointed. If we could give this place a 10 star, we would have. We will definitely return. Pura Vida!!

This was perfect for our family group of 5 couples and 2 teenage boys, split across the 6 rooms and 3 bedrooms. We loved the large back patio overlooking the beach (Playa Agujas - very calm with few visitors, and good surfing on the south end, with a nice restaurant/bar). A short walk took us to Playa Bochinche (even more private), for amazing swimming with sea turtles. Great birding and wildlife all around us (including capuchins), and the swimming pool was amazing for cooling off. A/C in all bedrooms, so we slept comfortably even in hot weather. Surfed and hung out in Jaco (about 30-45 drive depending on traffic), trips to Manuel Antonio (about 1.5 - 2 hrs), and Carara (20 min). Gary was such a great host. If you are looking for a quiet private beachfront escape -- this place is perfect. We had a magical time and miss it already!

We were two families staying here and we had a great time at Gary’s place. Gorgeous sunsets, well laid out house. Refreshing pool. Quiet public beach. Gary’s instructions to find it were very clear and we found it easily following his exact directions. Minimal bugs here considering you’re in Costa Rica! We really enjoyed watching the Macaws flying overhead every day. We used the cooks here twice and they made delicious food that even our 7 young kids enjoyed. There was no highchair or kids lifejackets so bring your own but otherwise the place had everything we needed. No air conditioning in the main living space but every bedroom had a/c that worked great to keep us cool if we needed a break from the heat. Grocery shopping and restaurants were very close as well as a few tourist attractions and Jaco is not too far if you’re looking to visit a bigger city. We would definitely recommend Gary’s place and would stay here again. Thanks Gary!

This house was a great house for experiencing the Tico lifestyle. There isn't any glass in the widows, only screen and bars for safety, which is normal in Tico homes. This meant no AC in any of the main living spaces, so the house can get warm during the day. It also meant living with bugs and geckos. The bedrooms had AC, so if you closed the window slats, it would stay cool enough at night for sleeping. There were a few small quirks with the house during our stay, but Gary was always very fast to respond and fix it, so it was never a big deal and not even worth detailing here. The location of the house was fairly private and felt safe the entire time. I would recommend this house to anyone that wants to experience the Tico lifestyle while still having a touch of American comforts.