Beautiful beachfront property, just 1:15 hours drive from San Jose, newly remodeled. A/C in every room en-suite bathrooms in every bedroom BBQ Area and private pool. Hermosa casa frente al mar, solo 1:15 horas de San Jose, remodelada recientemente. Aire acondicionado en cada habitacion, baño propio en cada habitación BBQ externo y piscina privada. The space One of a kind house in Tivives, a few steps from the beach, newly furnished with A/C in every room and private pool with ocean view. Guest access The entire house is rented out to the guests, including the pool patio and the parking garages. Other things to note Located inside a protected biological reserve in front of the warm pacific ocean, private pool and parking, Gett ready to see some awesome sunsets

## The Space

This unique beachfront home in Tivives is just a 1 hour and 15-minute drive from San Jose. Recently remodeled and newly furnished, it offers air conditioning in every room and en-suite bathrooms in each bedroom. The property features a private pool with ocean views and an outdoor barbecue area.

## Guest Access

Guests have exclusive access to the entire house, including the pool, patio, and parking garages.

## Location

Situated within a protected biological reserve along the warm Pacific Ocean, this property provides a serene and natural environment. Prepare to enjoy spectacular sunsets from this beautiful setting.

A/C in every room en-suite bathrooms in every bedroom BBQ Area...

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Beautiful house, with an excellent view, I love it.

Hermosa casa , con excelente vista, me encanta.

loved this place, we had a great stay and Bernando was a wonderful host

Very beautiful, spacious, and very safe house.  Security booth at the entrance in the evening and beach patrol. Beautiful sunset.  Beautiful location right by the sea.  Pool with sea view.  Beautiful covered terrace with plenty of space and a bathroom next door, very convenient.  Resto Lounge at the end of the street, a wonderful discovery, great atmosphere, lovely, warm welcome, excellent filet mignon and salmon.  There is also the Costa Linda nearby, where we ate very well, not to mention the Arrecife restaurant, about a 20-minute drive away.  You can take very long walks along the seashore with stunning scenery.  Bernardo was a really good host and responded very quickly to our messages. Thank you.

Très belle maison spacieuse et très sécuritaire.  Guérite à l’entrée le soir et patrouille sur la plage. Beau coucher de soleil.  Bel emplacement sur le bord de la mer.  Piscine avec vue sur la mer.  Belle terrasse recouverte avec beaucoup d’espace et une salle de bain à côté, très pratique.  Resto Lounge au bout de la rue, une très belle découverte, super ambiance, bel accueil chaleureux, filet mignon et saumon excellent.  Il y a aussi le Costa Linda à proximité où on a très bien mangé sans oublier le resto Arrecife à environ 20 minutes de route.  On peut prendre de très grandes marches sur le bord de la mer avec de très beaux paysages.  Bernardo a été un très bon hôte, répondait très rapidement à nos messages.  Merci.

We stayed at Bernardo’s house for 6 nights and we loved every minute. The pool and beach access /view was amazing and the house had everything we needed. Met some amazing people and had some delicious meals at the two restaurants that were within walking distance. We highly recommend this house for your vacationing needs.

Property pictures outdated. Read through all reviews! Everything is still dated and neglected. A fair choice if budget is important! Scarlett Macaws and other birds, daily. Racoons, iguanas and lizards. Sunsets are BEAUTIFUL. Bernardo and Silvana are VERY quick to respond. Water went out or faulty pump w/constant loud high pitch noise. Turned pump off at night. fridge smelled of fish. Had to unplug for hours. Chef had to use house next door. Silvana tried to clean. 1 bedroom part of the house. 3 Independent bedrooms. Locking the main house locks the 3 bedrooms out. Security patrol beach side and street side, many security cameras throughout neighborhood. Some window locks work. All sinks plumbed for cold water only. hot water in all showers. Furniture is very bad. pool lounge chairs unusable. Beach has ALOT of trash. Marcella is a Nutritionist/Chef. She's OUTSTANDING. limited to 1000 characters makes this review difficult. House needs furniture, care, updating.

Traci, I'm sorry you had a bad experience, as you know we don't control the community water and I tried to solve as quickly and efficiently as possible. I'm sorry you had a bad experience, I take feedback very seriously and will make sure it's remedied. However you can read over 100 other reviews of satisfied guests.

The house is very well cared for. Lots of amenities. The house, the pool, the ranch are an excellent match with the ocean view

La casa muy bien cuidada. Muchas comodidades. La casa, la piscina, el rancho hacen un excelente juego con la vista al mar

This place was truly wonderful! Besides only having plastic furniture that was not really comfortable, the rooms were spacious each with their own bathroom, the kitchen and dining room were large enough for our group, and the pool was amazing! right on the ocean, we drank or morning coffee watching the macaws pick a tree to eat from, saw monkeys, iguanas and lizards! great vacation over all, thank you! Note: it is secluded,  restaurants and grocery stores are about a 25 min drive, a vehicle is highly recommended to get to and from this property.

A lovely place to stay! The accommodation is located in a beautiful, quiet area, right on the beach and on the edge of a jungle. We have seen monkeys, raccoons, squirrels and even macaws there — really special! The swimming pool was wonderful is good and the garden is beautifully landscaped. The covered outdoor space is also ideal for sitting and eating, even if it rains for a while. The parking space behind a lockable gate is a nice extra. The (garden) furniture, bathrooms, mattresses and kitchen appliances are a bit dated, and that's why we give 4 instead of 5 stars. A big plus is that each bedroom has its own bathroom, toilet and air conditioning — that makes the stay extra comfortable.

Een heerlijke plek om te verblijven! De accommodatie ligt in een prachtige, rustige omgeving, direct aan het strand én aan de rand van een jungle. We hebben daar apen, wasberen, eekhoorns en zelfs ara’s gezien — echt bijzonder! Het zwembad was heerlijk is goed en de tuin is mooi aangelegd. Ook de overdekte buitenruimte is ideaal om lekker te zitten en te eten, zelfs als het even regent. De parkeergelegenheid achter een afsluitbaar hek is een fijne extra. De (tuin)meubels, badkamers, matrassen en keukenapparatuur zijn wat gedateerd, en daarom geven we 4 in plaats van 5 sterren. Een groot pluspunt is dat elke slaapkamer beschikt over een eigen badkamer, toilet en airco — dat maakt het verblijf extra comfortabel.

Bernardo was an amazing host.  Very responsive with all communications.  The family enjoyed the pool and it was well maintained.  A bathroom for everyone.  We got to see wild white faced monkeys too.  It is reclusive so a vehicle is recommended.  I would stay with this host again.

A paradise within paradise! This home was everything we were looking for—beautiful, peaceful, and tucked away just enough to feel like our own private retreat. Waking up to the sound of the ocean each morning was pure magic, and we spent most of our days relaxing in the private pool with stunning views of the ocean and lush surroundings. Every bedroom felt like its own master suite, complete with private bathrooms, and the open layout made it easy to soak in the views from the kitchen, living room, and main bedroom. Big thanks to Silvana for recommending Cevichero Arrecife—so good! We also had Chef Marcela cook for us during our stay, and her fresh, flavorful meals were such a gift. Warm, kind, and incredibly talented. With help from Bernardo, we booked some amazing excursions through Ingrid at Natura Resources—horseback riding, ATVs, and a chocolate tour that we’ll be talking about for a long time. It was the kind of stay that feeds your soul. We can’t wait to come back.

I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and got to see our little corner of the world. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. Hope you can make it back again.

This is the second time we've visited this house, we love it. The location is amazing, facing the sea with a view of the pool and the sea from the kitchen, dining room, living room and main room. The house is very cozy and comfortable, with everything you need. The pool is at a very pleasant temperature at all times. The floors, beds and bathrooms looked clean, however the cleanliness of things such as kitchen utensils, chairs, door knobs, etc. should be improved. Some of the kitchen utensils need to be replaced.

Es la segunda vez que visitamos esta casa, nos encanta. La ubicación es increíble, frente al mar con una vista de la piscina y al mar desde la cocina, el comedor, la sala y el cuarto principal. La casa es muy acogedora y cómoda, con todo lo necesario. La piscina a una temperatura muy agradable a todas horas. Los pisos, camas y baños se veían limpios, sin embargo debe mejorarse la limpieza de cosas como los utensilios de cocina, las sillas, perillas de puertas, etc. Algunos de los utensilios de cocina requieren reemplazo.

Thank you Irene, we value your feedback and will take immediate action to replace all kitchen utensils

Bernardo's home is beautiful, peaceful, and situated on the beautiful pacific ocean. Everything was exactly as he described. The home is large, clean, and comfortable. The pool and the gazebo/pool house were favorites with our group! We were able to relax and enjoy the sounds of the surf and the breeze from the ocean. There were two pairs of macaws that would fly over in the morning and the evening. Paradise. The home is close to many types of activities in Jaco, Mata de Limon, and El Roble. We enjoyed an ATV trip in Tarcoles, a Jungle Crocodile Safari, and a trip to Natuwa, a local animal sanctuary. Along the way we enjoyed meals at a variety of "Sodas," small restaurants, as they are known in CR. We have to send out a big Thank You to Silvana, who tended to our every need. She's wonderful. Silvana gave us a tip about a great seafood restaurant in Salinas - Cevichero Arrecife - what a wonderful meal. We already miss sitting by the pool, looking at the sea. Pura Vida!

Great place with an amazing pool, beach and ocean view

We spent two days in this house, we had the beach to ourselves it was magical! Macaws flying over the house and landing in the tree in the front yard, wow. The host responds quickly to our questions, the gardener cuts us a coconut and the housekeeper treats us very well. It doesn't show in the photos but the rooms are like small apartments, so you have to go outside to go to another room, but it's still very close and it's still in the yard which is closed by a gate. Negative point, we should have stayed one more day PURA VIDA!! Thanks for the stay!!

Nous avons passer deux jours dans cette maison, nous avions la plage à nous seul c’était magique! Des ara qui vole au dessus de la maison et se pose dans l’arbre de la cour avant wow. L’hôte répond rapidement à nos questions, le jardinier nous coupe une noix de coco et la femme de chambre nous traite aux petits soins. Cela ne se vois pas dans les photos mais les chambres sont comme de petits appartements, vous devez donc sortir à l’extérieur pour aller dans une autre chambre, mais c’est quand même très proche et cela reste dans la cour qui est fermer par une barrière. Point négatif on aurait du rester une journée de plus PURA VIDA!! Merci pour le séjour!!

My friends and I enjoy the stay. Very relaxing place.

Very relaxing location. Everything was good, but no hot water in two rooms, a little disappointing. Very nice meeting with Sylvania❤️, she's a little gem!!! We had a great vacation. Every day we saw macaws passing by. And behind us we would see our little monkeys. Very nice vacation.🥰

Emplacement très reposant . Tout était bien,mais pas d’eau chaude dans deux chambre ,un peu décevant . Très belle rencontre avec Sylvania❤️c’est une petite perle!!!. Nous avons passé de très belles vacances .a tout les jours nous voyions passer les aara perroquets. Et en arrière nous allions voir nos petit singes. Très belle vacances🥰

Thank you Chantal, I wish you had let me know about the hot water issue and I would have resolved it. I can assure you it will be fixed today. Hope to have you back

This is a beautiful place to stay. Large families have a wonderful opportunity to have their own rooms with attached bathrooms. Silvana is wonderfully accommodating as she kindly cared for us all. The beachfront is spectacular! Easy for swimming and gorgeous sunsets. We’d love to return!

Bit remote beachfront house. For those who seek calm and peace with access to the sea.

Wonderful home and the outside area was particularly lovely for sitting by the pool and getting into the ocean whenever we wanted! The beach does have trash and wood that has washed up; which has been raked into piles but is still not visually pleasing. At high tide there was a bit of trash in the water itself as well, which was a bit disconcerting to some in our party. This is pretty remote so make sure you bring everything you want when you drive in; we couldn't find anywhere nearby to buy a boogie board or even laundry soap. There is a tiny market where you can buy some chips and drinks just down the street, but not a lot of inventory. We loved it!

The place is nice, ideal for spending a few days with your family, it's spacious, the pool area is very nice

El alojamiento es bonito ideal para pasar unos días en familia, es amplio, la zona de la piscina muy linda

The place is amazing, private, secure, beachfront, peaceful.... we'll definitely try to stay there again.

It is a very nice house, super well located in front of the beach, with a spectacular terrace from where you can see the sunset. The house is very well equipped.  The area is calm and private.  It's important to know that there's almost nothing close, so it's important to bring everything you need. Bernardo was very attentive always and sent directions and recommendations in time.

Es una casa muy bonita, super bien ubicada frente a la playa, con una terraza espectacular desde donde se puede ver el atardecer. La casa está muy bien equipada.  La zona es tranquila y privada.  Es importante saber que no hay casi nada cerca, entonces es importante llevar todo lo que se necesita. Bernardo fue muy atento siempre y envió las indicaciones y recomendaciones a tiempo.

What a place. Sitting in the pool looking out over the ocean. Priceless. Nice house and clean. Separate bathrooms to every bedroom is really luxury. Way to far from restaurants and shops but we knew that when we booked. Only thing that we wish for is an upgrade of the cutlery in the kitchen. Full set of wineglasses was missing and knives not sharp. Overall the whole family will remember this week for a long time .

We enjoyed our stay very much.  Thank you for everything Bernardo

Excellent service! Beautiful and quiet place to relax!

Excelente servicio! Lugar hermoso y tranquilo para descansar!

the house is very well appointed and clean. Bernardo would always answer my questions and doubts. The people who helped us with the cleaning Silvana and Tatiana are very kind. The only thing is that the house is very isolated from supermarkets . Thank you Bernardo we had an amazing week in Tivives!

la casa está muy bien equipada y limpia. Bernardo siempre respondía a mis preguntas y dudas. Muy amables las personas que nos ayudaron con la limpieza Silvana y Tatiana. Lo único es q la casa esta muy aislada de supermercados . Gracias Bernardo tuvimos una semana increíble en Tivives.

We really enjoyed our stay at Bernardo's place. It's a super nice place in a gated/secured neighborhood, so we felt very safe and had no concerns. Honestly, there's not a ton to do here, if you are looking for excursions and other adventures, so we stayed at La Fortuna for a few days and exhausted ourselves, then we headed to Bernardo's place in Tivives to unwind and relax for a few days before heading home. While we were there, we had a chance to visit with Bernardo for a bit, and he let us in on a small private boat tour of a jungle/river nearby that might be available. He placed a quick call, and we were scheduled the next morning with Fernando. Fernando took us on his personal boat up this nearby river into the jungle, and showed us alligators, iguanas, monkeys, scarlet macaws, and even caught a blow fish for us to see and then returned it to the river. He also took us through some caves in the cliffs near Tivives that are only accessible during low tide. So Fun!

Lovely and peaceful. If you want to just chill and hear the waves as you lounge with the family, this is the place.

The construction next door was noisy early in the morning even the Sunday

Thank you Amanda, I can't really control the neighbors construction work. However they should complete the work very soon. Hope you can return and experience it.

Beautiful home. We enjoyed the awesome pool with outdoor bathroom every day. The home was plenty big for our family of 7. The view of the ocean was fantastic, but the ocean was not swimmable. The beach is covered with logs, wood and debris that washed up and the current/waves were too strong. Not anything to walk to and a long windy drive to the home., never attempted at night. We had a great time.

The one place we have stayed where the property looked better than the pictures! Beautiful home with a breathtaking view. Great location to be within a reasonable drive of most of the major sites. Home was huge with several bedrooms and bathrooms which is a plus. Host was incredibly responsive. We would visit again!

Place near the city, the sunsets very well a little neglected the facilities and I recommend a fumigation

Lugar cerca de la ciudad, los atgardeceres muy bien un poco descuidado las instalaciones y recomindo una fumigacion

Gracias Sergio, conversamos  cuando me indicaste el problema  y te comenté que fue algo de la temporada. La casa se fumiga constantemente y en el momento que me lo reportaste envié a fumigar nuevamente. Puede ver qué tengo más de 100 reviews positivos. En todo caso te agradezco la retroalimentación y voy a meter un protocolo más estricto de fumigación.

Beautiful AB&B. Great place to relax and hang out. Safe and friendly neighborhood.

Very nice place and location, the house comfortable, nice view, excellent pool. Quiet area. Excellent for a family walk.

Muy bonito lugar y ubicación, la casa cómoda, linda vista, excelente piscina. Zona tranquila . Excelente para un paseo familiar.

Our family of 6 loved the house, pool, and beach. A bathroom with each bedroom helps so much, though the mattresses were kind of hard. The location, totally remote, feels very private. We would definitely recommend Bernardo’s place.

Bernardo's place was perfect for our family gathering - a comfortable, beautiful spot with a great, clean pool. He was also very helpful during our stay, we needed some local advice for booking a medical appointment and he helped out like he was a member of the family. The restaurant down the beach (Restaurante y Marisquería Compás Antiguo) and owner/chef Martin is 5 stars, worth the walk or short drive. Note the beach is rough for swimming, big waves break near shore. Would definitely recommend! Just make sure you take the toll highway (27) if driving from San Jose - a much easier drive.

A beautiful tropical getaway on a very quiet beach. We enjoyed a week of pure sunshine, ocean waves and breezes, macaws flying overhead, a lovely pool, and a few capuchin monkeys in the trees. We rarely saw more than 5 other people on the 3 mile beach, and there’s adequate security for peace of mind.  While major attractions are a bit of a drive, the two restaurants in the adjacent village are wonderful, grocery stores and fruit stands aren’t too far away, and we appreciated having the beach practically to ourselves, especially on the weekdays. Other than the fact that bedroom 2 needs some weather stripping on the door to keep out curious critters, and there were no hot pads in the kitchen, it is a wonderful spot… and the host is very kind and responsive. Highly recommend this beach house.

It was beautiful and a great experience. We are new to CR and didn’t realize how far it was from everything.

Gorgeous ocean view to a very quiet and peaceful beach. Nice pool and outdoor lounge area. Enjoyed the hammocks!! Cold AC units in the bedrooms. Host was amazing, we left an iPad and he dropped it off at our hotel for us and had coffee brought to us when asked. Not much around for restaurants. Overall, we were very happy with this location and wished we could have stayed longer!!

We had a good stay in this beach house, and we really enjoyed the easy access to the beach and a nice backyard with a pool. It's a very peaceful and quite place with no tourists and is perfect for anyone looking to be away from hustle and bustle of more popular places. Bernard s a great host, highly responsive and accommodating.

Thank you Vadik, as I explained the house is thoroughly cleaned, I have taken actions and sprayed the house as well and perform deep cleaning. thanks

Bernardos place is in a beautiful paradise right by a beautiful beach, perfect for jogging and enjoying, not so much for swimming. The pool and everything was clean and we thoroughly enjoyed the stay. It is a bit secluded so you will need a car and supermarkets are 20 minutes away. There are 2 restaurants close by, one of which we tried and was reasonably priced and good food. About 1km away from the house. There's a jungle beside the house and we saw scarlet macaws every day, along with lizards, birds and other creatures. We loved how private it was, others might want to be closer to stores, supermarkets or something like that.

We spent 5 wonderful weeks in the villa. Bernardo was very responsive when we had questions. The services were impeccable. Provide a car and make sure you have food on arrival as supermarkets are at least a 30 minute drive away. There are two ready-made restaurants on the other hand. Bernardo also suggested a person to get around the airport for friends who came to join us and everything went like a charm. Better than the photos! I recommend it:)

Nous avons passé 5 semaines merveilleuses dans la villa. Bernardo était très réactif lorsque nous avions des questionnements. Les services étaient impeccables. Prévoir une voiture et s’assurer d’avoir de la nourriture à l’arrivé car les supermarché sont à minimum 30 minutes de route. Il y a deux restos tout prêt qui font l’affaire par contre. Bernardo nous a aussi suggéré une personne pour le transport de l’aéroport pour des amis qui sont venus nous rejoindre et tout s’est passé comme un charme. Mieux encore que sur le photos ! Je recommande :)

Excellent stay at the beach house! The house was exactly as pictured. Tivives is a bit off the path so plan ahead and bring your groceries. There isn’t many stores close by. Pool was great and was clean. Air conditioning worked great! Will definitely be back!

Had an absolutely magical time at Casa 102! The property is beautiful and incredibly well kept. The staff is professional and helpful, and made our stay truly special 🥰

This is the second time I have stayed here. The first was on a Yoga/reiki retreat and this time, just my boyfriend and I. The master suite is beautiful, high ceilings and spacious, the view is amazing, especially with the open style of the home. It's easy breezy, beach.  We enjoyed walks on the beach swims in the pool and beach, and hired a chef to prepare meals for us most days. Bernardo is the epitome of professional, positive, reassuring, and responsive. He fielded lots of nervous questions from me and always had a solution or answer quickly! It can be stressful traveling, and the minute you walk into this space you breathe a sigh of relief. it is a gated and connected community so safer I believe than resorts. This is somewhere to really relax and get away from busy lives. We both loved it it will always be special to us as my boyfriend is now my fiancé because he proposed to me here, on the beach in front of the house at sunset on our second night!

Very nice place! Comfortable and private with everything needed and excellent attention and communication ! We will be back soon !

Lugar muy bonito ! Comodo y privado con todo los necesario y excelente atencion y comunicacion ! Regresaremos pronto !

This house was beyond our expectations. The pictures were beautiful, but to stay and experience it was even better. We just spent a month here in Tivives and could not have been happier with our stay. My husband worked remote for part of the time, and appreciated great Wi-Fi and a number of private spaces and rooms to work. We saw monkeys and scarlet macaws on a regular basis from the house and were able to drive to so many great locations around Costa Rica from this home base. It was also so nice just to stay in and enjoy the pool and beach front views. There isn’t much around, which was part of the draw for us, but there are a couple of delicious restaurants about a mile away, one that we could get to with a walk in the beach. Bernardo responded quickly with any question and provided a really wonderful overall experience with this home.

We stayed at Bernardo's place for ~1 month. It was really a cute and fun house. The best part is obviously the beach, followed by the pool. The beach has a lot of driftwood and other debris, especially during low tide, but there were very few people and we still enjoyed it. Sunsets, when there are clear skies, are incredible as the colors and the Nicoya peninsula are spectacular to view. Tivives was off the beaten track which we loved. Pretty sleepy little town that offered a lot of peace and tranquility. We saw macaws nearly every day and if you walk 10 minutes up the street towards the river you can see a bunch of them in their nests. We also saw a number of lizards and one day saw a troupe of monkeys right on the street in front of the house. Benardo was very responsive and got us in touch with help when we needed it. We would definitely consider staying at his place again

Great communication with the host, the place spectacular and safe.

Excelente comunicación con el anfitrión, el lugar espectacular y seguro.

Beautiful ocean view, private and good service

Hermosa vista al mar, privado y buena atención

The photos in the listing are amazing but it is even  better in person. Very private home with a great features and stunning experiences. Bernardo is very responsive and offers great suggestions. This was a great stay for our family of five and we would definitely come back. We loved the house layout, the great pool  and the amazing beach.

The place is beautiful, so you can see in the pictures. Very well equipped, quiet place. Super recommended, Bernardo was very attentive to answers and Silvana was very friendly.

El lugar es precioso, súpera lo que se puede observar en las fotos. Muy bien equipado, lugar tranquilo. Súper recomendado, Bernardo muy atento en las respuestas y Silvana muy amable.

Loved this home and location!  Can’t wait to return

It was just what we needed and wanted. Absolutely beautiful! Bernardo and Silvana were very helpful. The house was everything we asked for. What a wonderful location. It was the perfect place for peace and relaxation. We didn't have any problems.

Beautiful and large house very well equipped. It lacked cleaning supplies at the start, but just ask for some to get some on the first morning. A portion of the furniture is a little faded, but the offer is still a great value for money. The beach is very quiet, perfect for relaxing. However, you can expect big waves and power. It was quite swimmable under supervision for my youngest 11 year old. The Mini Super de Tivives offers very few food products. It takes about 30 minutes drive to find a great market worthy of the name.

Belle et grande maison très bien équipée. Il manquait de produit de nettoyage au départ, mais il a suffit d'en demander pour en obtenir dès le premier matin. Une portion du mobilier est un peu défraîchi, mais l'offre reste un excellent rapport qualité/prix. La plage est très tranquille, parfaite pour relaxer. Par contre il faut s'attendre à de grosses vagues et du courant. C'était tout à fait baignable sous supervision pour mon plus jeune de 11 ans. Le Mini Super de Tivives offre très peu de produits alimentaires. Il faut faire environ 30 minutes en voiture pour trouver un super marché digne de ce nom.

It's one of the best places I've stayed in at the beach in Costa Rica.  The view was wonderful, and the pool felt great after a long day of travel.  Bernardo was very responsive and made you feel right at home.  Sylvania was also very helpful and friendly.  She helped whenever we needed help.  The neighbors were great.  I would highly recommend staying here, and I would definitely come back to this piece of paradise

Perfect place for the view and tranquility. Very clean. Easy communication. The employees are really very nice and helpful. We had a fantastic stay!

Endroit parfait pour la vue et la tranquillité. Très propre. Communication facile. Les employés sont vraiment très gentils et serviables. Nous avons passé un séjour fantastique!

Our stay at Bernardo’s place was MAGICAL. It was a gorgeous, well kept house right on the beach. We hired Marcela Morera to cook all of our meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) daily and she went above and beyond providing fresh, authentic, healthy Costa Rican food made with love. Things to consider: The ocean currents are very strong. We didn’t swim in the ocean but were very grateful for the pool and the ocean view. If you walk on the beach to the left of the house, it is a nice walk to where the river meets the ocean and you can search for shells. If you walk on the beach to the right of the house, it’s unfortunately a lot of washed up trash (small plastics and wood). The gated community felt very safe. We had noisy neighbors on the weekend nights but I was told they are trying to do something about it. The week nights were nice and quiet. We will be back again for sure. It was like living in a slice of paradise for a few days.

The place is beautiful, the photos matched the place perfectly, both the place and the pool are very clean, the beach at low tide is very beautiful and excellent for hiking, the house is very equipped and the atmosphere is perfect for relaxation. The host was very attentive to every detail, so I recommend booking.

El lugar es precioso, las fotos concordaban perfectamente con el lugar, tanto el lugar como la piscina son muy aseados, la playa en marea baja es muy bella y excelente para realizar caminatas, la casa está muy equipada y el ambiente es perfecto para la relajación. El anfitrión fue muy atento a cada detalle, por lo que les recomiendo realizar su reserva.

A very beautiful house, as seen in the photos. The green area is definitely a very valuable plus on the property. Excellent service. Silvana was very kind and Don Bernardo responds quickly to any questions. The raccoons are definitely very naughty, so they are cute but it's better to be careful and follow the house instructions regarding them. Very grateful, we had a great time, we had days to enjoy more 😊 Thank you!

Una casa muy hermosa, tal y como se ve en las fotografías. El área verde definitivamente es un plus muy valioso en la propiedad. Excelente atención. Silvana fue muy amable y don Bernardo responde rápido a cualquier consulta. Los mapaches definitivamente son muy traviesos, así que son lindos pero es mejor ser cuidadosos y seguir las instrucciones de la casa con respecto a ellos. Muy agradecidos, la pasamos super bien, nos faltaron días para disfrutar más 😊 Gracias!!!

Very nice place, host and super attentive maintenance workers. A nice view

Muy lindo lugar, anfitrion y los trabajadores de mantenimiento  super atentos. Una linda vista

Beautiful house and excellent service and communication with Bernardo. She helped us with everything we needed. We definitely want to go back.

Preciosa casa y excelente servicio y comunicación con Bernardo. Nos brindó asistencia en todo lo que necesitamos. Definitivamente queremos volver.

Bernardo’s place is AMAZING. We went directly in the middle of October, rainiest time there and I was worried, but it mainly rained in the late afternoon and evenings and there was even a couple of nights it barely drizzled. Bernardo communicates quickly and has recommendations and hookups for outings. We mainly stayed within an hour or two of Playa Tivives,  for our outings. Just a heads up, you will need a rental car. There is only a very small store with just a few basics and a restaurant and a beach bar. From Bernardo’s place it is a great walk, but somewhat long.  The beach has a LOT of driftwood, but with very little people on it. So great for quite strolls and bonfires. I would HIGHLY recommend staying here with 4-8 comfortably. We cooked all our breakfasts there and almost all our dinners there. Plenty of cookware and utensils. We used the grill one night, and only 4 New York strip steaks will fit at a time. Just FYI. We sat and watched the pair of Macaws every morning eating from the trees and monkeys can be seen in the Mangroves behind the house. Plenty of sea shells to be had for all. Don’t wait band book Bernardo’s place NOW.

House is clean and it’s a beautiful oceanfront setting. Unusual house layout with separate entry for all rooms except the master. Worked for our family of 6 + a tour guide, but would also work for people traveling together that didn’t know each other very well.

Bernardo is a super host! He was friendly, had excellent communication and was very helpful in planning our trip and stay. It was one of the best experiences I've had with a host. Right when we landed, he spoke to our driver and guided him to the house. The house was just like the photos. View was beautiful and the pool was a nice feature. If you don't have a car, be sure to stop off at the grocery store on the way to the house. There is a small store and a restaurant near by that delivers, but those are the only close options. Private and quiet neighborhood. Reach out to Bernardo beforehand if you need any suggestions (transport, grocery store, etc.). The downside was I found the beach to be dirty (it could be due to the washed up debris from a storm). I didn't find the ocean to be appealing for a swim (I didn't go in although there were a couple of surfers) but I understand that the water looks like this on this side of Costa Rica, so nothing to do with the particular beach. But the view from the house is beautiful and the sound of the crashing waves at night was so relaxing. Was a great trip and stay!

Home was great. Two things to consider; the road leading to the home is off the main highway, and is very secluded. It's about a 10 minute drive. Yet it does lead to the home pictured. Two, the beach has lots of drift wood along with some trash that has been washed on shore. Best time to use the beach would be morning during low tide, and cleaner beach is exposed.

A pleasure to spend in Tivives... well-deserved and very enjoyable vacations.

Un gusto pasar en Tivives... vacaciones merecidas y muy disfrutadas.

Excellent host, very good communication. The house is cute, comfortable and well equipped with excellent location.

Excelente anfitrión, muy buena comunicación. La casa lindisima, cómoda y bien equipada con excelente ubicación.

Incredible House & location. Excellent location & home to have a family especially  with the privacy. Highly recommended.

Loved the beautiful scenery, it was absolutely breathtaking. A small community which is great, does not feel touristy which we enjoyed very much. There is security at the entrance to the community and you see them walking around too which made us feel like it was safe for our family. Closest town is a 20 minute drive. I will make mention that there is only one master bedroom in the main house, the 3 others do not have access from the house. For my family, this made me a little uncomfortable as our children are young (4 yrs and 6 yrs) however with the security around and able to lock gates, we made it work. I likely would wait until our kids are older to book this spot again though. For those with teens, it would be a great option! Bernardo is a wonderful and helpful host, overall we had a great vacation!

Bernardo's house was the perfect place to stay on the beach! The house had plenty of rooms for all of us. Silvana the housekeeper greeted us with a warm welcome and made herself available to us the entire stay. The house was immaculately clean; the pool was clean, everything met our expectations. The A/C worked beautifully in the bedrooms, but it did get rather warm without A/C in the kitchen and common areas. The house is very minimally stocked, as many Airbnb's are. There were no kitchen towels or paper towels, no laundry soap, no matches for the grill, no spices/seasonings/sugar etc., no games or cards, so arrive prepared. We did not arrive prepared and the only nearby store had closed early due to the weather, so we had to make do the first night. Basics such as soap, shampoo and toilet paper were provided, thankfully. We asked Silvana if she knew of any local boat charters to take us fishing or boating for the day, and she said her friend Fernando takes people out in his boat. We met Fernando and went out for a full day with him, in his rustic, homemade boat (it isn't anything luxurious, but definitely an adventure). He took us to various islands, one where the pelicans have their nesting grounds; and one where there were seashells galore, and monkeys in the trees. Then we ended the day at a floating restaurant surrounded by gorgeous islands, with the best shrimp/fish meal ever. Our full day adventure with Fernando was the highlight of our trip! If you stay at Bernardo's place, you might want to ask about going with Fernando in his boat. Overall, our stay at Playa Tivives was exactly the experience we were hoping to get out of Costa Rica!!! Thank you Bernardo for sharing your home with us!

Great and spacious house with an amazing outdoors area and ocean view. Looks like advertised and in a good location with a very helpful host.

This is a lovely house, exactly as described. It’s perfect in just about every way. My only two caveats are- for parents bringing small children - the bedrooms are all separate. Only one room, with the king bed, is attached to the living space. We kept our 4 year old in the king bed with us. And second, there’s no reception at the house, so get the wifi info in advance. Finally, the food is best at Costa Linda, but the view is best at the restaurant on the coast. The ceviche is great at both places. The hours were difficult to determine but when one was closed the other was open. And the shop in town has only the most basic stuff- MaxiPali is the best grocery store about 25-30 min away.

This is a terrific home for families traveling to see Carara area. Bernardo was a terrific host and set us up with a wonderful guide. It was wonderful touring and the. coming back to enjoy the pool and beach. The beach is beautiful but remote so bring groceries or other items prior to arrival. There are a few excellent Sodas and beachside dining options in the community. Take a walk along the mangrove forest behind the house in the morning to see numerous birds and monkeys

The house is exactly as described! Only thing that surprised me was the way the rooms are set up. Each room has private entrance from outside so if you are traveling with friends everyone has their own space. The views are amazing and there is ample room between the house and the patio area. There are two restaurants close but not any stores so make sure to stock up before you get there. Closest spot I found was 20 mins away.

We had a great stay at Bernardo's house, an excellent location, the house is nicer than what you see in the pictures, good cleanliness and good communication with Bernardo. In short, we want to come back.

Tuvimos una estadía genial en la casa de Bernardo, ubicación excelente, la casa es más linda de lo que se ve en las imagenes, buena limpieza y buena comunicación con Bernardo. En definitiva queremos volver.

Perfect vacation house , perfect setting right on the beach . It’s so nice to have slice of Pacific Ocean to yourself . Pictures describe the location and house itself quite accurately. Bernardo is great host responding to all questions and requests immediately. If someone wants to rest in remote quiet place it’s definitely right place . Thank you Bernardo !!

The house is in excellent condition, the photos are 100% attached to reality.

La casa en excelentes condiciones, las fotos están apegadas 100% a la realidad.

My family and I loved the place, everything the same as the photos, the kitchen items needed to cook, a nice view from the house and the pool clean and fresh, enough furniture to be on the ranch and in the pool or watching the sea. In addition, the host's attention was super good, always attentive and quick responses

A mi familia y a mi nos encantó el lugar, todo igual a las fotos, los articulos de cocina necesarios para cocinar, una linda vista desde la casa y la piscina limpia y fresca, suficiente mobiliario para estar tanto en rancho como en la piscina u observando el mar. Ademas la atencion del host super buena, siempre atento y respuestas rapidas

Bernardo's place was amazing. It's much larger than the pictures suggest. Plenty of room! We made fantastic memories by the pool and the secluded beach. Games around the large table. I could go on and on. Check in was eazy. Check out was easy. I highly recommend it!

Bernardo was a great host! Answered any question and had good recommendations . Place was amazing quiet and relaxing. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a amazing get away!

The photos do not honor how beautiful the house is, it is a 10 out of 10 definitely, we hope to return very soon ♥️

Las fotos no hacen honor a lo hermosa que es la casa, es un 10 de 10 definitivamente, esperamos volver muy pronto ♥️

This house was perfect to accommodate our family of six. We were extraordinarily impressed with the responsiveness to every question and need for service!

So polite. Luxurious. Amazing views. Great neighbors. Off the beaten path and just awesome. Just more than we could have hoped for. We will be back.

Excellent location and communication. We had a great time. Fully recommended.

Excelente ubicación y comunicación. La pasamos súper bien. Totalmente recomendado.

You can visit the place, which we recommend and assure you that you will return as we have done on several occasions

Pueden visitar el lugar, el cual recomendamos y les aseguro que volverán como lo hemos hecho nosotros en varias ocasiones

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