Evan
Reviews
22 total reviews
82% Excellent
22 reviews
4.73
2021–2023
Cleanliness 4.7
Accuracy 4.9
Communication 4.8
Location 4.8
Check-in 4.8
Value 4.7
22 reviews
Very poor experience as it relates to the house. This was our fifth visit to the area and by far the worst accommodations. Arrived Saturday and greeted by Vacation Nosara rep. Gate lock not working, gate lights not working, tv not working (was finally replaced after five days with what could be described as a large computer monitor), outdoor patio fan not working, and most importantly neither the washer or dryer were operable the entire week. After five days with our three kids, Vacation Nosara kindly came to grab our dirty clothes and soaked house towels to launder on our behalf. Prior to that, we had been washing clothes in the shower. The owner (who was aware of the issues and never resolved any of them) comically offered our family of five a $50 credit at their favorite local restaurant Il Pepperoni.... No thank you. Aside from maintenance issues, house is surrounded by other new homes and construction projects. Perfect if you like the sound of tools and blaring music
Host Response
So bummed to see this, our only negative guest experience out of dozens--, our management co informed us of an issue w the TV (replaced the next day), and an issue w the washing machine (our management company did their laundry for them the next day), they shared the guests were happy with the resolution, and we said hey, lets send them to our favorite restaurant and support the local economy, as a gesture.
The place is just like in the pictures. Beautiful and wonderful for a family of 4. The salt water pool was great for the kids, and it was 5 min walk to the beach. Pelada is more chill than Guiones, so if you are looking to relax away from crowds Pelada is great. But if you want to be close to shops and bars Guiones may be better. Although, they say you can surf at Pelada, there really isn’t surfing there. The swimming is also not great. Having said that, the beach is beautiful and the sunsets there are amazing. Although there are limited options for restaurant and Shops in Pelada, the best restaurant we visited La Luna is right there. Vacation Nosara was helpful and attentive, communication was great. Anything we needed they were there to fix. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
An absolutely unforgettable private beach getaway! My husband and I spent four days, at this beautiful private beach retreat. We enjoyed swimming in the salt water pool, cooking meals in the well appointed kitchen. Relaxing, and enjoying the surrounding area. Playa Pelada is an extremely short 3 minute walk. There are also plenty of restaurants and convenience stores within walkable distance. We rented a 4x4 vehicle to get around Costa Rica, which is highly recommended! It was just what we needed to recharge! The host was extremely accommodating and helpful, with great communication.
We loved our stay at Nido del Alma. Everything was as described - and more. It was a perfect home for our family of 4: spotless, cozy, private, with a great (small) pool, and an easy walk to the beach. The thing we didn't expect was the ever-present availability of the Vacation Nosara staff via text. These people were extremely helpful in booking activities, making recommendations, and generally helping to maximize our journey. I've never had anything like this experience with an AirBnb: all the perks of staying in someone else's home, but with the personal touch of a hotel concierge. I didn't even know we needed that, but it was a big perk and our vacation would've been much different without it. Suffice to say, I highly recommend this listing and hope to stay with my family there again.
Host Response
Hello Jason, thank you so much for your comments, our aim is always perfection & we are so happy you stayed with us, come back soon, VACATION NOSARA
Excellent customer service, very proactive and responsive to any unforeseen issues and great instructions on finding the home and check in process.
Host Response
Thank you for staying with us!!
Great house in an amazing location with an exceptional staff! The house was extremely clean and well maintained, and the staff was very attentive to all our needs. We can’t wait to come back and stay here again sometime soon!
This house is absolutely STUNNING. The indoors blends easily with the outdoors and it made for slow mornings. I would work outside while our kids played in the pool. The neighborhood was quieter than Playa Guiones, and we ended up going there to 'beach' everyday but it was a quick 5-10 minute drive. The bodega nearby was a daily stop, they had every "Western" amenity you could think of. Whenever we had issues like a dead batteries in the TV remote to jungle ants coming into the house, the staff would be right over, resolving any issue and made sure our stay was comfortable and safe. They arranged our turtle hatching tour with transportation too which was breathtaking. If you've never been to this area of Costa Rica before, let me give you a heads up that it feels very remote and undeveloped, but once you detox and settle in, you start to really getaway from the hectic lives we live in the US and you start to understand Pura Vida. Do yourself a favor and book this place!
My girlfriend and I had a great experience. From welcome to departure the concierge team was amazing. They had high touch response time made great recommendations and were very friendly and accommodating. The home served as a great place to relax, reflect and slow down. Looking forward to coming back!
This was a beautiful and comfortable house to stay in, within walking distance to the beach, small stores, and several restaurants with delicious and beautifully prepared meals. We were grateful for the quiet, off-the-beaten-path location and pace, and hope to return!
Great location! Comfortable space and cozy bed. The outdoor space and pool were a favorite for us by far - spent a lot of time by and in the pool. Truly tranquil and peaceful, except for trouble getting the alarm to disarm a few times. Someone came to fix it, but we still had trouble with it.
We have two little kids and the pool at the house and close proximity to the beach was great for them. The beach at Playa Pelada is wonderful and has amazing sunsets but there isn't a whole lot within walking distance of the house in terms of restaurants, shops, etc. We stayed for three weeks and most days ended up driving to Playa Guiones for access to more activities. Not a huge deal but something we wished we knew before our trip.
The perfect getaway! Even in the rainy season, when we didn’t want to go to the beach, the pool was always ready for us. The house has everything you need, plenty of storage and comfortable beds. Great food and the beach just steps away.
Great place with beautiful garden and pool. We very much enjoyed our 2-weeks stay and were pleased about the great communication with and services of the host. The location of the house is just amazing - literally 2 minutes away from one of the most beautiful beaches around. Highly recommended!