Stephanie
Reviews
Superhost28 total reviews
100% Excellent
28 reviews
5.00
2026
28 reviews
Lesa
Excellent, 2 weeks ago
If you are considering staying here, STOP LOOKING, You have found your next vacation hereš This home is the absolute definition of coastal luxury, surrounded by natureāan incredible masterpiece in Dominicalito that blew all our expectations completely out of the water. You MUST have Chef Steven cook ALL your meals! Skip the grocery store & let him handle all the shopping so you can focus on enjoying your vacation. It saves you money & lets you maximize every single minute of your trip. Whatever you do, you have to try his Coconut Shrimp, Shrimp Ceviche, Neapolitan style pizza, & chimichurri steak (by itself & also in pizza). It was hands-down the absolute best we have ever had in our lives. All of the breakfast he made was amazing! I will miss the stunning sunset, the birds greeting us at the window every morning, the hummingbirds outside & it was cool hearing the howling monkeys off in the distance. 10/10, 5 ā world-class experience!! We cant wait to come back againšÆ
Host Response
Thank you so much, Lesa! We absolutely loved having you and your group stay with us. Steven will be especially happy to hear how much you enjoyed the food! š It means a lot to us that you were able to enjoy everything we love about the villa, the sunsets, wildlife, food and surroundings. We would love to have you all back again. Pura Vida! šØš·
Karla
Excellent, 3 weeks ago
We took a family trip for our mom's birthday. It was better than we imagined! The house was incredible, the spaces were beautiful, and we have no words to describe how welcoming it was and how good we felt. The pool, hot tub, and fire pit were amazing for sharing many nice moments together. And needless to say, Steven was the perfect complement. His kindness, warmth, professionalism, and attention made us feel very special. Hopefully someday we can go back because today we didn't want to leave!! Thank you very much for allowing us to create memories in your home. We are leaving very grateful and happy.
Martin
Excellent, 4 weeks ago
Beautiful view and very suitable for large groups. Steven the chef was an experience in itself. Super good food, cool guy and very helpsome. We had homemade pasta and pizza and other good food. The spicy eggs for breakfast is awesome! Only minus is that there is a construction of a new house next door which makes a little noice from time to time.
Host Response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Weāre delighted you enjoyed the villa, the views, and especially Chef Stevenās meals. We also appreciate you mentioning the nearby construction. The home being built is two lots down the hill, and weāre pleased to share that the project is expected to be completed in August. We look forward to welcoming future guests to enjoy the peaceful setting and spectacular views the villa is known for. We hope to host you again on your next trip to Costa Rica!
Lili
Excellent, 4 weeks ago
I had an amazing time with my whole family! A beautiful house with an even more wonderful view. It had everything we needed, and something that definitely made our stay stand out was Chef Steven with his delicious dishes and his talent with the ukulele.š
Kyle
Excellent, 1 month ago
There are 5 star reviews, and then there are places that are a cut above. This house is by far the best, most comfortable, most beautiful place we have ever stayed. The location is exceptional. Plan to spend time in Domenical and Domenicalito for local beach surf vibe. Chef Steven, or as my daughter called him āfresh Steveā, was a next level addition to our time. We sang and danced around the fire with him the last night. Core memories material.
Ana
Excellent, 1 month ago
We had an incredible stay! The home is beautiful, modern, spotless, very well equipped and we loved the fact that the bedrooms had king size beds. Everything was thoughtfully designed, making it both functional and comfortable. The outdoor space is stunning, with an amazing pool overlooking the ocean that quickly became our favorite place to relax. The experience was made even more special by Chef Steven. Every meal was outstanding, and we still can't decide whether we loved the coconut fish or the tenderloin with chimichurri and red berry reduction sauce more. The food was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. We highly recommend staying here, especially if you have the chance to book with Chef Steven. The combination of this gorgeous home and the incredible dining experience made for us an unforgettable vacation. We would happily stay here again!
Crystal
Excellent, 1 month ago
We cannot say enough about this home, host, location and CHEF STEVEN! We were two families of 6. The ability to focus on the fun and not worry about food was worth everything to our families. We are foodies and we are still dreaming of Chef Stevenās chimichurri and French toast. We did the waterfalls, offshore fishing (must use Andrey in Quepos), Manuel Antonio, foil boarding, surfing, the Bakery and Sebaās (phenomenal pizza in Uvita). You donāt even need to think twice on booking this phenomenal property! We cannot believe how magical our first time in Costa Rica was. It will be hard to do it any other way now.
Alexandra
Excellent, 2 months ago
We had an amazing time at Dominicalito! Grateful we were able to stay in such a beautiful place and even more grateful for Chef Steven! The food was TOP NOTCH!!
Susette
Excellent, 2 months ago
This home in Dominicalita is beautiful! The views are breathtaking and the home is wonderful! I know every review mentioned Chef Steven, but he really did make the experience a 10/10. He was always responsive and so helpful! The meals he made were so delicious, and having dinner ready when we came back from an adventure was incredible! We highly recommend pasta night, it was the best! I would recommend arriving to the home during day time hours for the first time. It's a bit of a trek on a dirt road, and can seem intimidating the first time if it's dark. (And we forgot sunset is earlier in Costa Rica, so check the sunset times). Also definitely recommend a 4x4 vehicle. We loved this home and spending time in the pool and hot tub! The A/C in each room worked great. It was amazing to watch the lightening storms almost every night, breathtaking views! Thank you to Chef Steven, Stephanie and Jeffrey for a great stay!
Erika
Excellent, 2 months ago
The house is beautiful the king suites were great for couples. Steven the chef was great food was delicious.
Ray
Repeat guest
Excellent, 2 months ago
Another amazing trip to this amazing house. I have stayed here multiple times. It gets better every time we go back. Things we do, surf(with surf instructor Ezekiel), fish out of Quapos marina, close by waterfalls, ride horses on the beech with Angel, relax on Dominicalito beech. We fly into Quapos from San Josa. Our 4x4 suv rental is waiting at Quapos airport. Chef Steven, is the highlight of the trip. Everything he prepares is incredible. You will not be disappointed. We gave Steven a night off and went to a resturant that was recommended to me, called Sebaās in Uvita. It is not far from the house. I highly recommend going. The atmosphere is amazing and the pizza! Best I have ever had. Order it! Even if just an appetizer. This house keeps me coming to the country I love. It cannot get any better than what this property has to offer. Truly amazing.
Ray
Repeat guest
Excellent, 2 months ago
Everything was perfect. Excellent location, just up the mountain above Dominicalito beside Dominical. New grocery store (BM) very close, has anything you would need. Chartered 2 full days fishing in Quapos marina. Very easy to get there from the house. Chef Steven, prepared the most amazing meals most of us have ever had. He is a pleasure to be around. We cannot wait to come back.
Cesar
Excellent, 3 months ago
We really loved the place and Stephanieās home. It was a perfect stay and we hope to come back soon. Steven, the chef, is sensational, excellent service and great recommendations. 5 stars for him too!
Constance
Excellent, 3 months ago
Our stay was beyond amazing. The house is pristine and overlooks the ocean with stunning sunsets in the evenings. The pool was so fun for kids and the house has enough room for multiple families to enjoy space, privacy and time together. Steven is truly an amazing chef and wonderful person. His personality and expert advice was invaluable. He serves some of the best meals weāve ever eaten and made traveling so simple and joyful. He genuinely made the trip for us.
Ray
Repeat guest
Excellent, 4 months ago
You will not be disappointed in any way. This property is absolutely amazing. The property sits perfectly on the mountain side overlooking the ocean. The sunset views are the best I have ever seen. They will leave you literally speechless. The beech (Dominicalito)we went to is located directly below the house, easy drive to get to. Just across the main paved road. You can pull your car right up close to where you will hang out. The beech has everything you will need. We surfed almost everyday. All of us were beginners and used a local surf instructor named Ezekiel recommended by the host. He was a lot of fun to be around. We visited multiple nearby waterfalls. We chartered a fishing boat out of Quapos marina. The drive to and from Quapos is easy about 45mn. Now. Chef Steven. The best word I can use for our experience with him cooking for us is WOW. He is so talented and creative. The meals Steven cooked for us were simply amazing. We already booked another trip here!!! Cannot wait.