Carlos Eduardo

Reviews

236 total reviews

84% Excellent

236 reviews

4.80

2016–2026

Cleanliness 4.8

Accuracy 4.9

Communication 5.0

Location 4.7

Check-in 4.8

Value 4.8

236 reviews

3BR Villa in Tarcoles

Ileana

Excellent, 1 month ago

Strategic location, price in line with the facilities, beautiful view

Due to the good reviews from everyone, we were very disappointed. The accommodation is spacious and modernly furnished, but much would need maintenance again. The sockets fall apart when you pull out a plug, we had ants in the apartment but above all we could not sleep because of the street noise. The guard was there when we arrived, afterwards we never saw him again and he was no longer there. It seems we are the only ones with a negative experience of the accommodation, but during 2 months in Costa Rica this was our least favorite accommodation.

Carlos was super nice and communicative, so I feel badly that I can't give this house a better review. The road it's on was super noisy, and it felt difficult and dangerous to open the gate right on such a busy road, especially at night. The pool wasn't clean - there were dead leaves and a dead crab in cloudy water so we didn't swim in it. There were no top sheets on the beds in the room with 4 beds, and the kitchen was missing basic amenities such as paper towels, dish towels, and dish soap. There were also a lot of ants in the house. That said, the view is beautiful, and I had fun watching lots of tropical bird species fly by in the morning. It's not a far drive from nice beaches.

Host Response

Hello, im really sorry you had a bad experience, I would have preferred that you talk to us instead and given me a chance to provide solutions for these issues, I’m really embarrassed by the fact the pool was not clean usually that doesn’t happen, if an issue presents we can ask my personnel to fix it, so when the pool looks cloudy it could mean a lot of things a small rain during the night would react with the chemicals used in the pool and make it cloudy, turning the water pump on gets it resolved, the leaves you contact me and I get someone immediately to clean it for you, a crab can potentially get there from the beach upfront but they are harmless again I’m sorry you had issues with all those things, for the road there are times it can be noisy, but we can provide earplugs if that’s the case. The bed covers we always leave bed covers and sheets and pillows they are always clean, if there were no bed covers I will seriously talk to my personnel because that’s unacceptable

3BR Villa in Tarcoles

J.C

Repeat guest

Excellent, 1 year ago

It's a nice house with a cool breeze. The truth is a place where problems are left behind and you have a good time from start to finish...

“Thanks for the wonderful time! The apartment corresponded exactly to the description. It was well equipped and provided a wonderful pool as well as breathtaking views of the sea. The perfect place to relax with a breakfast and watch the birds. The sunset was just a 10-minute walk away – just fantastic! If you have any questions, the communication was very quick and friendly. There was really everything you needed. Highly recommended!”

The views for this place are sensational. Waking up to the ocean in the morning and listening to the waves roll in was great. The place was spacious and fit our family well. The road is very busy (which is noted) but opening and closing the gate with traffic is a bit stressful. We felt safe other than that and the groundskeeper on site was helpful. If there had been a few more amenities such as paper towel and cooking spray that would have been super helpful. Overall we had a nice stay and with a few tweaks this could be a really next level spot.

The accommodation is beautiful, the house is much nicer than what you see in the photos, the view is spectacular, you can see many birds and the sea is beautiful. Everything except some kitchen utensils was very clean, the bathroom, towels and bedding were impeccable. It's true that it's next to the street so you do hear cars, but it's not that annoying if you're not focused on it. The pool does look bigger in photos than in real life, it's quite small but it's good for cooling off, the bad thing is that it had excess chlorine, which was quite annoying. The lounge chairs that appear in the photos were not there, but there is a very comfortable hammock! Airbnb shows a different location than the actual location, it's pretty close to where airbnb shows, only that it's an area closer to the beach on the main street. On the sides there are very humble houses, so it is not so private but it is fenced and with enough space. The beds were very comfortable. 8/10

Absolutely beautiful home and property. Very clean, very easy to find. If you’re a bird watcher, you will be treated to any marine species you can think of as well as various raptors. The view of the bay, from the patio, is outstanding. Getting in and out of the driveway and gate are challenging, if you’re not used to driving in Costa Rica. The property is on a busy highway, so the occasional air brake sounds from large trucks are quite loud. Overall, this place is a very good find, if you can get it. A lot of activities and restaurants and bars in either direction. Thanks for having us!

My wife and I and some friends had a great stay at this house. The view from the back porch is amazing, with lots of birds, the ocean, and beautiful sunsets. The house is very clean and comfortable and the kitchen has everything you need to cook great meals. If you are adventurous, you can hike down to the beach at low tide and there are local stores within walking distance. Carlos is a very responsive and friendly host. We are very grateful for the fantastic experience we had here!

3BR Villa in Tarcoles

Francisco

Repeat guest

Excellent, 2 years ago

This is our second time and we will definitely be back, the place is perfect for having a good time and family. Carlos always attentive. I recommend this place 100%

They say a place is about location, location, location. 1st it is Costa Rica, and the house has a beautiful view. However, the house is located on a very busy road. Tractor trailers day and night. It didn’t bother our sleep, but constant. Traffic on the weekends bumper to bumper. Also, it is not in the listing that the caretaker lives on site in a small building by the gate. Danilo was very nice and helpful. Cleaned the pool, kept up with leaves. However while you are in the pool you are looking back at his home and the gate. Not too private. During the day he was usually gone. Carlos was always very responsive, and a good communicator. The house and pool were wonderful. Very comfortable setup. We were there for 6 weeks, and had family at different times. Lacking outside furniture for around the pool or to relax. Just dinning table and 6 wire chairs. Carlos says he is planning on replacing lounge chairs that were ruined. We liked Hermosa Beach best.

3BR Villa in Tarcoles

Francisco

Repeat guest

Excellent, 2 years ago

Excellent place, it feels like home, the family is delighted, it really is even better than the pictures. Carlos is an example of customer service and service, before during and after it was the best care that can be received. I totally recommend this beautiful place and will definitely be back

3BR Villa in Tarcoles

J.C

Repeat guest

Excellent, 3 years ago

THIS HOUSE IS MAGIC .

Carlos's house is really big, on private grounds. All amenities are present. Possibility of activity in the northern region, such as Monteverde, Tortugas Island... Carlos was always available, despite a happy event expected with his wife. Just the proximity to the road, but it must be recognized that in Costa Rica there is no choice sinceit is unique, brings some noise. I recommend Carlos's place for his place, the morning view of the sea from the terrace and pool after a good day of hiking or beach. Thank you Carlos

Carlos’s place was a real find, and a great base for the local National Park and Crocodile trip we wanted to do before setting off down the Pacific Coast. The house is beautifully laid out, with a wonderful view of the sea and Tarcoles bay. With 3 well presented bedrooms and a open plan lounge, dining room and kitchen it was perfect for our large family. My children loved splashing in the pool after a day full of activities and we enjoyed sunsets while eating outside. The only downside is that it is on a main road. Whilst it is a locked gate, and set back from the road you can still hear the hum of the cars and trucks. However, that said it didn’t bother us, the place is in a convenient location, it has an amazing view and a lovely layout and so it does make it a great place to stay at. Carlos was very responsive, he has a lovely Airbnb.

Nestled in the enchanting town of Tarcoles, Costa Rica, I recently had the pleasure of staying at Carlos' place that exceeded all expectations. First and foremost, the location of this Airbnb was nothing short of breathtaking. Perched on a hilltop, it offered unparalleled panoramic views of the mesmerizing Pacific Ocean, stretching out as far as the eye could see. Every morning, as the golden rays of the sun gently illuminated the landscape, I found myself in awe of the natural beauty that unfolded before me. It was as if I had stepped into a postcard-worthy paradise. While other reviewers complained about noise, yes that is true; However, we hardly spent time at the airbnb, since we were mostly out on tours. At night, we just put ear thingies in (which Carlos provided), and all was coo.l. Besides, we were tired so you could hardly hear anything. Some ideas for those planning a trip: ATV, Horseback riding, Water Water Rafting, Monkey Jungle, ZipLining. Plus so much more.

You’ll love the view! We were offered to check in earlier which was great! The guard/helper showed everything to us and overall we felt pretty safe. The kitchen is well equipped but no spices/salt/pepper… The view is amazing and the pool was very clean. The only downside is the traffic noise.!! The property is on the main road and it’s extremely loud. Turning on the air conditioner in the bedrooms helped to cover the car and truck engine sounds…. The owner is extremely helpful and responsive. Unfortunately we didn’t have warm water -which the owner tried to fix but it seemed out of his hands and more of a supply issue of the water company…anyways…. It was so hot while we were there and we got used to the cold and refreshing showers;))

3BR Villa in Tarcoles

J.C

Repeat guest

Excellent, 3 years ago

The place is magical. The house is very spacious with a peace and vizta to the spectacular peaceful sea at any time. House that is worth staying again, recommended.

3BR Villa in Tarcoles

Giannina

Repeat guest

Excellent, 3 years ago

The accommodation is just as seen in the photographs, it is very spacious and private with plenty of very comfortable parking space for 8 people. The view is gorgeous and the private pool is the gem of the place. It is also a nearby area and a few meters away are all supermarkets and shops, I would definitely return.

We loved staying at Carlos Eduardo’s place! The view of the beach was fantastic. I still miss it every morning! The kitchen was well stocked, though there were no extras like salt, cooking oil, etc, which made it a bit tricky, but some locals gave us a bit of salt and butter and we were fine. Certainly not anything to knock a star off! The bathrooms and bedrooms were clean, and the beds comfy. We found many local gems in the area - our favorites were the panaderia Delicias de mi Trigo down the road south a bit and the restaurant Vista Mar, which was our favorite restaurant during our whole trip! Also not far from here we visited Costa Rica’s tallest waterfall, which was one of our favorite destinations of our entire trip! His place was centrally located, yet away from the hustle and bustle of tourists. The pool was a delight after a hot day. I was nervous about the house being on the main road, but traffic quieted down at night and we slept just fine. Would come back again!!

We booked the house for a month. Initially we worried the location would be too loud because of the proximity to the highway but it was not a problem. Carlos provided ear plugs but we didn’t need them. Danilo , the groundskeeper cared for the pool and yard. We also had a housekeeper come once a week for cleaning. There are wonderful restaurants nearby, especially LaOstra and I would recommend going into Tarcoles to get your fresh fruit Vegetables and fish. This was excellent value for the money.

3BR Villa in Tarcoles

Kimberly

Excellent, 3 years ago

We loved the ocean view... we could see lapas, several types of birds, squirrels and iguanas... we had the option of a mini supermarket to buy things that were needed and we were 15 minutes away from Jaco... the house was super clean and in very good condition ... the best part was outside with the pool, terrace, garden and the view my children had a great time... and the location super close we arrived in less than 1.5hr... we hope to be able to return!

We had an amazing time in Tarcoles area at Carlos place. Carlos is always available and super helpful and a great host! The house has Beautiful scenery, back yard over looking the ocean. In the morning we were surrounded by birds , hawk eagles and Scarlett macaws! At night the Geckos came out and in the afternoon green iguana and a very large black spiked iguana came to bask in the afternoon sun! The location is close to beaches, restaurants and grocery store. I would recommend renting a car for ease of access although we had a little trouble finding location at night so try and be home before the sun goes down. We loved going to Jaco beach about 15- 20 minutes away. The location is also close to the crocodile bridge and Jose’s crocodile tour. I would recommend both. The Jose crocodile tour was amazing ! The location is located off a busy route so keep this in mind if you are a light sleeper as traffic is quite loud -other than traffic noise it was great!

It was one of the best places I have stood in. The view at 530am was as beautiful as the 515pm sunset. To have a cup of coffee or a glass of good whiskey listening to the ocean crash on the rocks was so peaceful we loved it. Carlos was always a text away if I needed anything. Gracias Carlos por todo fue una experiencia muy divertida en Costa Rica 🇨🇷 🇨🇷🇨🇷🇨🇷 Will definitely come back and stay in your house again 💪💪🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽. PURA VIDA 🇨🇷🇨🇷🇨🇷

3BR Villa in Tarcoles

Andrea

Excellent, 3 years ago

Communication with Don Carlos was super good... The place is excellent for sharing with the family and spending a few days relaxing... The sound of the sea at such a short distance makes the place spectacular... It is very spacious to go with the family... The rooms are meals... Impeccable cleanliness... The place is super close to beaches such as Aguja, Herradura and Jaco... We will definitely return

We loved our stay! The views over the Pacific are incredible - photos don’t do it justice. The house is located 15 minutes or less from restaurants, a good grocery store (Auto Mercado Jaco), and it was super close to the crocodile tour we were in town for (Jungle Crocodile Safari). The house is super spacious, the air conditioning in the rooms works great, and the pool was the perfect size for our two young kids. We saw scarlet macaws multiple times a day, and tons of other birds and lizards from the back porch. It was the perfect weekend stop on our trip through Costa Rica!

Carlos’s home is simply wonderful. It’s located near beaches, grocery stores and restaurants. The house is clean, and comfortable with a very well equipped kitchen. San Jose airport is a 90min drive as well as parque nacional Manuel Antonio, the roads are smooth so it’s an easy drive. Carlos is very helpful and communicates quickly. We were so pleased with our stay, it made for a relaxing vacation. 10/10 would recommend to all.

3BR Villa in Tarcoles

Mauricio

Excellent, 4 years ago

It's a very good alternative... the house is very comfortable and very well equipped... I recommend it 100%

The views from this home are amazing! The home was very spacious and we had everything we needed to cook our meals. The pool was refreshing & helped to cool us down during the warm weather. We arrived at night and there are no streetlights so you must be cautious not to miss the house entrance. Carlos was helpful by sending a picture of the gate entrance for us to find it before we arrived. All food markets/grocery stores are within a 20 minute drive. The home did have some ants and other small bugs, but Carlos was very prompt in replying and correcting the issue. He arranged for someone to fumigate, and also had the housekeeper thoroughly clean the home afterwards. He has great communication and awesome customer service.

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