Phil

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Meagan

4 weeks ago

3.0

The location of this open-air beach house is fantastic! it offers easy access to local restaurants and peace of mind being right next to a new police station. On top of that, the local management company deserves 5 stars! They were incredibly responsive, friendly, and resolved issues quickly. However, future guests should know that the current photos do not accurately reflect the property's condition. The sea breeze has heavily weathered the interior. Access to a dryer we believe is necessary, especially throughout the rainy season as towels and personal belongings never reached dry status during our stay. While the on-site staff is wonderful, the property owner should invest in routine maintenance. If you plan to stay, expect a great location and top-notch local service, but be prepared for a home that is overdue for maintenance.

A really nice property, with a beautiful, large garden (full of wildlife - acouti and poison dart frogs as well as birds), nice swimming pool and direct access to a very private and secluded black sand beach. The house itself was spacious, with beautiful veranda seating, particularly on the upper floor. The kitchen was adequate. In general it was clean and well supplied with linens and some basic cooking equipment. A useful supermarket only a few metres away; and Puerto Viejo has lots of good eateries and boutiques, as well as a good beach with lifeguards in Cocles. It felt fairly safe and secure. Because of the wonderful proximity to the sea, and it being a particularly drenched rainy season, everything was permanently damp; free access to the laundry facilities would have been appreciated. Also the moisture corrodes some of the fixtures in the kitchen etc. that said, we had a beautiful stay and would recommend!