Debra

Reviews

Superhost

67 total reviews

82% Excellent

67 reviews

4.79

2021–2026

Cleanliness 4.8

Accuracy 4.8

Communication 4.9

Location 5.0

Check-in 4.9

Value 4.7

67 reviews

4BR Villa in Nosara

Valérie

Excellent, 4 months ago

We had an incredible stay in Drake Bay that we will remember for a long time. Big Banana House is conveniently located close to everything, yet it gave us the feeling that we were alone in the world, facing the ocean. A special mention goes to José, who took such good care of us with all the arrangements.

This was an excellent place to stay. It’s better than the photos. The view of Drake Bay is incredible, the rooms were nice & had great A/C available, the living spaces were comfortable and the outdoor patio is huge! Lots of space to hang out. There is a path to the beach & only an open field between the property and the beach. We loved having the two outdoor showers & an outdoor bathroom. I felt like we had the best place in town. Debra was available & super generous with us for an early check in and a late check out. Having this great house added to the enjoyment of our trip to Costa Rica.

Loved the view,m! And it's an amazing place to stay while visiting Corcovado! House had everything we needed. It was also great having help booking the ferries and getting our luggage up and down between the beach and the house. Only caveat: washing machine was a bit puzzling. ( Manual fill for washing then rinsing, then a separate spinner...old school!)

Host Response

Hi Frances glad you enjoyed all the personal help we gave you with luggage tours etc. no one gives this kind of service like we do. About the washing machine. Don’t know if you noticed, but you are in Costa Rica. Most air bnb there do not have washers for people to use as people abuse them with sand etc. We also provide a personal concierge who is always available to answer people’s questions for things like that. It’s a bit disappointing that you would lower our rating because you didn’t understand our very cultural appliance, especially in light of all the other above and beyond service you received. This more of a reflection on you and your lack of curiosity and skills in communication than on the quality of our home.

We stayed at Casa Banana and it was a wonderful experience! 🌴 The house is beautiful, well-kept and very comfortable: top location, very close to everything and with a unique view of the sea that leaves you breathless. The spaces are welcoming and perfect for fully enjoying your vacation. A special thanks to José, always available and very kind, who made our stay even more pleasant. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thank you, Debra

Host Response

Thank you Jose said great things about you. We appreciate your business!

Thank you for everything :)

Host Response

Hello I am so surprised you didn’t mention there was any problem as we are readily accessible and onsite to help all of our guests at any time, like when we helped you repair your flat tire. One of the rules is in CR is not to flush paper or feminine hygiene products down the toilet and on that note one of the ladies made a huge mess of menstruation on our sheets and mattress. We were going to over look that despite it being an inconvenience to clean up, but since you are being unfair about a toilet that is easily fixed with help right on the premises right back at you. Did you not see the whales in the bay leaping right off the balcony

4BR Villa in Nosara

John

Excellent, 1 year ago

Great view and location to what we had plan. Thanks.

Host Response

Thank you for being a great guest

The most amazing thing about this house is the veranda and the view over Drake Bay. There is no one between the house and the bay, so you have a prime view. In addition, all kinds of birds come over, we saw super beautiful red and green macaws and all kinds of other birds. In the morning we were even surprised by a young tapir on the balcony! The kitchen is super, with the shutters that can be completely opened so you cook with a view over the bay. Inside, the house is beautiful and otherwise functional, we mainly sat outside. José helped super well with arranging the tours and the boat from Sierpe; we snorkeled at Caño and made a trek through Corcovado park. The area of the bay with tropical birds flying around is fairytale-like

Host Response

Thank you for the great review and noticing some of the charms of the place. We appreciate you staying. Jose said you were a pleasure to interact with and to host. Happy trails

The best place to stay in Drake hands down enjoy the soccer field below the house as the local kids were playing overlooking the ocean watching the boats come and go enjoy the hammock on the porch. Really nice bathroom would definitely recommend.

Host Response

Happy you enjoyed the place and that we could accommodate you last minute by allowing you to enjoy the patio while preparing the house. Yes the view is spectacular. We love it.

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