JUNGLE AND BEACH WE HAVE IT ALL. AMAZING OCEAN VIEWS WHILE BEING SURROUNDED BY JUNGLE Stunning Views in a 3-BR Main Villa or 4-BR Luxury Villa & Casita (for only an additional $100/nt. which will be billed separately. Ask for a quote on the configuration you need. Welcome to LA EXPERIENCIA CR. Once you’ve stayed with us, you’ll know it won’t be your last time here and you won’t want to leave! Every amenity, activity or service you need is possible here. The space One of the many wonderful services at this house is the private access to the amazing Ballena beach. The beach is 3 miles long surrounded by jungle and an amazing view of the three sisters and Ballena rock formations. All of our guests have raved about this beach as most likely you will only see a few other people on the entire beach. We are located between Uvita and Ojochal in the Southern Pacific of Costa Rica, a spectacular 3 hour drive from the San Jose airport. Walk or drive (2minutes) to your private entrance to the Ballena National Marine Park Beach. Experience the beauty of this wide 3 mile beach. Peaceful walks, boogie boarding basking in the sun and spectacular sunsets await you. Main house has 3 bedrooms Add the CASITA for only an additional $100/nt. With 1 bedroom and it’s own very private additional pool. which will be billed separately. Ask for a quote on the configuration you need. (Casita is not rented without the main house) La Experiencia is perfectly appointed, packed with amenities and perfectly comfortable from the first minute. You’ll feel the stress begin to evaporate when you come through the front door. Situated at the end of the drive in a gated community of only five homes. Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by our amazing management staff, Cynthia and Karol. You will find them invaluable during your stay, they know everyone! The Included Extras * Maid Service every other day. Don’t worry about doing dishes or making your bed! You’re on vacation, let our team do the “dirty work”. * Free initial grocery shopping and delivery. We simply provide the receipts for payment. Simple! * The most attentive and helpful staff to assist in tour and dining recommendations and reservations. * Offering r/t transfer from SJO airport for up to 8, and free rental car delivery and pickup at the house. For stays of 7 nights or more, the transfers are discounted 50% to only $270 (1-5 guests) or $310 (6-9 guests) Please ask for this service!! Avoid the hassles and delays upon arrival. We’ll be waiting for you at the curb. * We can arrange a car with free delivery to the house, please ask for it and we will get a quote for you! Our Home: La Experiencia is a Balinese modern architectural style furnished stylishly in every way. Landscaped with exacting details you will be surrounded by flowers of every kind, inside and out. Fresh flowers adorn the living room, deck and other areas. Every air-conditioned bedroom is a master, with full ocean views perfectly framing the famed Tres Hermanas rock formation just offshore. Experience nature in full with indoor/outdoor rain showers in all master bedrooms make showering an amazing event, not a task. The living areas feature an open concept perfectly suited for Costa Rican outdoor living. Our location takes full advantage of the constant breeze, fold open the retractable doors and feel it keep you cool. Our modern gourmet kitchen is fully equipped for any kind of cooking or baking and is configured with retractable glass windows to efficiently serve your outdoor dining on the covered deck. If you love to grill – you are covered in full. The propane grill has all of the equipment you need and the heat you want to make restaurant quality steaks, chicken and seafood. With one indoor living rooms with a large TV, and another outdoor seating area for relaxing and conversation. The security of this exclusive gated community provides you with a full sense of relaxation and serenity. Each morning you will be refreshed and replenished after sleeping in our amazing king size beds. THIS HOME IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR SMALL CHILDREN UNDER 3. The CASITA: For large groups in need of an extra bedroom, our casita can be booked for an additional fee of $100 per night. The addition of the casita takes La Experiencia from a three-bedroom luxury villa to a four-bedroom oasis set amidst the jungle of Costa Rica. This private suite has all the amenities of the main house, featuring a king-size bed, kitchenette, outdoor shower and a second plunge pool. Contact us for more information. Relax, read or tan from any of our super comfortable pool deck chairs or chaise lounges. Cool off and enjoy a cold beverage from the edge of the infinity pool. You will not want to get out. Enjoy quiet time absorbing the sounds of the jungle in the palapa with the round swing bed; swing gently with the breeze and breathe. Sleeping is entirely possible! Our Beach: Hidden from your view by the jungle’s tree line is the gated access beach where you’ll spend time on the most beautiful beach in Costa Rica. A short trip down the hill will have you at the exclusive, gated entrance to the Ballena National Marine Park Beach. Merely park at the creek water's edge and walk 50 yards to the beach. The convenience is impossible to explain. From here you will experience the beauty of this wide 3-mile stretch of beach. Exercise, or take long peaceful walks, enjoy the modest waves in this sand bottom beach, or just bask in the sun. At days end, a spectacular sunset awaits you. The Tommy Bahama beach chairs, giant beach towels and boogie boards will go a long way toward making your day at this soft sand beach perfect in every way. Please don’t be surprised if you don’t see anyone else at this beach. The solitude here is simply stunning and our access to this beach is as exclusive as the house you are living in. Every day your group will experience early sunrises and fantastic sunsets beset with toucans, parrots and howler monkeys enjoying their lives in the jungle. Area excursions include whale and dolphin tours, zip lining and canopy tours, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, hiking, Nauyaca Falls, world-famous beaches, surfing, wildlife tours, river rafting, sea kayaking, paddle boarding, bird watching, golf, horseback riding, festivals, and more. The Dominical/Uvita area also offers various yoga classes, retreats, and spas. We can make all reservations for you. La Experiencia CR is located in the Southern Zone of Costa Rica, approximately a three and one-half hour drive from SJO Airport, and forty-five minutes south of the Quepos Airport. Villa de Experiencia is easily accessible from the Costanera Highway, only a short one-minute drive up the road.. Please note that roads in Costa Rica are often unpaved and a four-wheel drive vehicle is necessary for getting around and for access to the house. For ease of travel, airport transfers by private car can be pre-arranged to bring you directly to the villa and a rental car brought to you at the residence for you during your stay. Guest access Approved Guests can access the entire property. Doors to the home are electronic and there are gate codes for the community and the beach access. 4x4 needed

## Overview

Experience the perfect blend of jungle and beach with breathtaking ocean views surrounded by lush rainforest. Choose between a 3-bedroom main villa or upgrade to a 4-bedroom luxury villa by adding the casita for an additional $100 per night (billed separately). Contact us for a customized quote based on your preferred configuration.

Welcome to La Experiencia CR, where every comfort, activity, and service you desire is within reach. Once you visit, you’ll understand why guests keep coming back.

## The Space

One of the standout features of this property is private access to Ballena Beach, a pristine 3-mile stretch bordered by jungle and offering stunning views of the Tres Hermanas and Ballena rock formations. Guests often enjoy the beach’s tranquility, frequently encountering only a few other visitors.

Located between Uvita and Ojochal in Costa Rica’s Southern Pacific region, the villa is approximately a 3-hour drive from San Jose Airport. You can walk or drive just two minutes to your private entrance to Ballena National Marine Park Beach.

The main house includes:

- 3 bedrooms, each air-conditioned with full ocean views framing the Tres Hermanas rock formation
- Indoor/outdoor rain showers in all master bedrooms
- Open-concept living areas designed for indoor/outdoor Costa Rican living with retractable doors to catch the ocean breeze
- A fully equipped modern gourmet kitchen with retractable glass windows serving the covered outdoor dining deck
- A propane grill with all necessary equipment for high-quality grilling
- Two living rooms: one indoor with a large TV and one outdoor seating area for relaxation and conversation

Adding the casita for $100 per night provides:

- 1 additional bedroom with a king-size bed
- A private plunge pool
- A kitchenette
- An outdoor shower

Please note the casita is only available when rented together with the main house.

The villa is situated at the end of a driveway within a gated community of only five homes, offering privacy and security. Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by the attentive management team, Cynthia and Karol, who are invaluable resources for local recommendations and assistance.

**Important:** This home is not recommended for children under 3 years old.

## Amenities and Included Services

- Maid service every other day, so you can relax without worrying about chores
- Complimentary initial grocery shopping and delivery (you simply reimburse the receipts)
- Expert staff available to help with tour and dining recommendations and reservations
- Round-trip airport transfers from San Jose Airport for up to 8 guests
- Free rental car delivery and pickup at the house
- For stays of 7 nights or more, airport transfers are discounted by 50%:
  - $270 for 1-5 guests
  - $310 for 6-9 guests
- Assistance arranging rental cars with free delivery to the villa upon request

## Outdoor Living and Relaxation

Relax on comfortable pool deck chairs or chaise lounges by the infinity pool, enjoying a refreshing drink as you take in the jungle sounds. The palapa features a round swing bed where you can gently sway with the breeze and unwind.

## The Beach

Hidden behind the jungle’s tree line is your exclusive gated access to Ballena National Marine Park Beach. A short walk from the creek water's edge leads you to this expansive 3-mile beach, perfect for peaceful strolls, boogie boarding, sunbathing, and watching spectacular sunsets.

The beach is rarely crowded, providing a serene and private atmosphere. Beach amenities include:

- Tommy Bahama beach chairs
- Large beach towels
- Boogie boards

## Wildlife and Surroundings

Enjoy daily sunrises and sunsets accompanied by the sights and sounds of toucans, parrots, and howler monkeys thriving in the surrounding jungle.

## Local Activities and Excursions

The area offers a wide variety of activities, including:

- Whale and dolphin watching tours
- Zip lining and canopy tours
- Snorkeling and deep-sea fishing
- Hiking to Nauyaca Falls
- Surfing and wildlife tours
- River rafting, sea kayaking, and paddleboarding
- Bird watching and golf
- Horseback riding and local festivals
- Yoga classes, retreats, and spa services

We can assist with all reservations to enhance your experience.

## Location and Access

La Experiencia CR is located in Costa Rica’s Southern Zone, about a 3.5-hour drive from San Jose Airport and 45 minutes south of Quepos Airport. The villa is easily accessible via the Costanera Highway, just a one-minute drive from the main road.

Please note that many roads in Costa Rica are unpaved, so a four-wheel-drive vehicle is essential for reaching the property and getting around. For convenience, private airport transfers and rental car delivery to the villa can be arranged in advance.

## Guest Access and Security

Approved guests have full access to the property. Entry is secured with electronic door locks and gate codes for the community and beach access. A 4x4 vehicle is required for access.

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Beautiful house perched on the heights 15 minutes from Uvita, in the middle of a true Garden of Eden. We enjoyed the pool as a family until dark. Private beach access is the icing on the cake: a beautiful beach with water that's almost too warm... and a refreshing little river that flows into the ocean there. Incredible. Thank you for your impeccable management, Cynthia. You were very professional and responsive. Finally, the housekeeping team works wonders every 2 days. It's very useful, because the house is in the middle of the jungle... there is no air conditioning in the living rooms, but the open house concept allows you to make the most of the environment. The bedrooms are air-conditioned and comfortable, each with its own bathroom.

Magnifique maison perchée dans les hauteurs à 15 minutes d’Uvita, au milieu d’un véritable jardin d’Eden. Nous avons profité en famille de la piscine jusqu’à la tombée de la nuit. L’accès privé à la plage est la cerise sur le gâteau: une plage magnifique, à l’eau presque trop chaude… et une petite rivière rafraîchissante qui se jette dans l’océan à cet endroit. Incroyable. Merci pour votre gestion impeccable Cynthia, hyper professionnelle et réactive. Enfin l’équipe de ménage fait des miracles tous les 2 jours. C’est bien utile, car la maison est au milieu de la jungle… il n’y a pas d’air conditionné dans les pièces de vie, mais le concept de maison ouverte permet de profiter au mieux de l’environnement. Les chambres sont climatisées et confortables avec chacune leur salle de bain.

Our family had an amazing stay at Cynthia’s home! She welcomed us personally, showed us around the property, shared great restaurant recommendations, and even helped us find a boat captain who gave us the perfect customized tour. The home was spotless, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The private beach was just a short drive away, where my son loved body surfing in the moderate waves. It was quiet, beautiful, and the freshwater creek was perfect for cooling off. One of our favorite parts of the trip was the wildlife. Every morning we enjoyed coffee while watching scarlet macaws, toucans, and white-faced monkeys from the property. Watching monkeys play in the trees while I was showering was such a uniquely Costa Rican experience! The pool was the perfect place to end each day, with incredible ocean views and unforgettable sunsets. Cynthia is a wonderful host, and we made so many great family memories here. We’re already planning our next trip here!

Thank you for the great review . We loved hosting you

We loved the house. My husband and 2 daughters (21 and 14) stayed for a week. The house is on top of the hill, private locations, private beach and lots of fun tours and activities to do. Loved the place and would recommend to others:)

5 star stay at La Experiencia!  House is as described, communication with Cynthia (the host) was excellent.  The private beach is a game changer, with a fresh water creek and unspoiled beach virtually all to your self.  The pool and view of the jungle and ocean are spectacular.  Non stop tropical birds right from the back deck.  The house was comfortable.  Uvita is a great home base for central and southern Costa Rica, there is so much to do within an hour’s drive.

We had such an amazing time at Cynthia’s place. The views are gorgeous. We would be swimming in the pool and the monkeys would be playing in the trees. It was such a cool experience. The restaurants she recommended were perfect! We enjoyed the excursions she recommended. She made planning so easy. The house was beautiful. The pictures don’t show how beautiful it really is. I’d highly recommend this place! We plan on coming back!

Book it! What a beautiful house and a breathtaking view! Cynthia was attentive, responsive, and helpful when it came to suggesting restaurants or excursions. Excellent bird watching from the pool side - pack your binoculars!! House was gated, which made us feel safe. Appliances all worked well - I LOVED cooking in this kitchen! Chef Kevin also came and cooked us a delicious meal. Other tips: buy your booze at DutyFree at the airport. BM Grocery store is a short drive. Favorite restaurant: La Parcela (breathtaking views and monkeys!!).

What a wonderful place to stay and vacation! The home is perfectly located and has the most stunning views! The home was stocked with everything we would need to make us comfortable for the week, and our hosts were so gracious and kind! The home was clean and exceeded our expectations!

Thank you for the great review. We lived having you

This was our first time in Costa Rica. The property is breathtaking, incredibly private and has everything you could possibly need. The maid service every other day was superb. We booked the chef for dinner the night we arrived and were so glad we did. We arrived to find the power out amidst a downpour and Cynthia was there to greet us and help us get settled. The chef was still able to prepare a sumptuous meal (we had beef tenderloin and mahi mahi) even with the power out. The food was incredible! Cynthia came back the next day to go over everything we needed to know and answer all of our questions. The dinner recommendations were amazing. We ate at Citrus, La Parcela, and Los Laurelas (best fish tacos!). We cooked several dinners there on our own. We chose to rent a car and it was ready and waiting for us at the house - a great service. They came to pick it up when we were done. I can’t say enough about this location. For reference - we were in the 59-63 yearage brack

Incredible stay! Easy to get to and the beach is so close and private. We loved all the aspects of the house and property. A true Gem!! The hosts are amazing and so helpful! We had a chef come for many meals and the house was a perfect set up for the great meals! The sunsets from the back porch were breathtaking!

Thank you for the great review, so glad you had such a good time

What a beautiful home. The view took our breath away. The common areas were well appointed and comfortable, and each bedroom was very private and separated from the other bedrooms. We rented the casita as well. Only issue is the access road and driveway which are challenging to drive on, but that’s to be expected in CR. We would definitely stay here again. The sunsets while lounging in the infinity pool were spectacular and we tried to be back from our excursions for every single one!

Thank you for the great review we loved having you

We stayed in Cynthia’s place for a family trip to Costa Rica with our grownup sons (+25y) and girlfriends during NYE week. Location is fantastic, the view and peaceful surroundings allowed us to enjoy our time together totally relaxed and unstressed. There are so many nearby activities to choose from I can’t imagine someone getting bored. Hikes, National Parks, beaches, surfing, restaurants and best of all the house with a beautiful pool, barbecue and terraces. The rooms all suites with great views and the living room are spacious and very comfortable. Also recommend the chef Kevin. Excellent.

Do yourself a favor and book this home. The beach will change your life and chef Kevin will too!!

Thank you for the great review and we are so glad that you had such a great time

We had a very nice time at Cynthias. The beds were super comfortable and the view was incredible. Thanks for letting us stay in your home.

So glad that you had a good time and thanks for the great review

I LOVED this house!  This word is often overused but when you walk in, it is truly breathtaking.  The entire house and all of the bedrooms have an amazing view of the ocean with fabulous sunsets. I love the indoor/outdoor shower, it really adds to the experience. The beds are amazing and the bedrooms stay extra cool for a great nights sleep. The drive to the place was super easy compared to other places in Uvita. Cynthia is a great host and I always choose one of her homes when traveling to Uvita because they are all fabulous.

The place was spectacular, the photographs don't do it justice. The fact that there is access to the beach is totally worth the price you pay, Responsive hosts. Unfortunately, I traveled during the rainy season, The electricity went out repeatedly, it's something that they have to take into account, apparently it's something that happens regularly in the area. However, nothing is attributable to the accommodation, rather it is the area and infrastructure. I would definitely go back,

El lugar fue espectacular, no le hacen justicia las fotografías. El hecho de que se cuente con acceso a la playa, vale totalmente la pena el precio que se paga, Anfitrión receptivo. Lamentablemente viaje en temporada de lluvia, En repetidas ocasiones se fue la energía eléctrica, es algo que tienen que tomar en cuenta al parecer es algo que sucede con regularidad en la zona. Sin embargo nada es atribuible al alojamiento más bien es la zona e infraestructura. Sin duda volvería,

This house was exactly as advertised.  The pictures cannot do it justice.  The view was amazing.  The private bedrooms with showers are amazing.  Cynthia is the perfect host.  Every restaurant and every excursion she recommended was absolutely perfect.  We could not have asked for one more thing!   A++++++

Thank you it was easy because you were perfect guests

Seven of us stayed for my sons high school graduation trip. In the words of my 18 year old son and his friends, "it was the best vacation and house ever!" And we've traveled a LOT. Cynthia was absolutely amazing, always responsive, gave us great restaurant and activity suggestions, and was so kind. Our favorite part besides the amazing views and surroundings of the house, was the private beach. Boogie boarding was our favorite activity and the beach was GORGEOUS! We also went to a waterfall that was just a 20 min drive and it was so beautiful and fun. The home was easy to find with the waze app, and everything we needed was within a 10 minute drive. We saw howler monkey's,  toucans, Macaws and capuchin monkeys. The house is completely private and showering with a view of the ocean was magical. The maid service was great and the kitchen was fully equipped. A vehicle is a must (4x4). The Casita was my sons favorite part of the house. Our only regret was that we couldnt stay longer.

Thank you gloria. We really enjoyed you and your family. We hope you will come again

The views are amazing, the space had everything we needed to enjoy Costa Rica. Cynthia was great at communicating and resolving any issues. Great host great location!

Thank you you and your family were wonderful guests we hope you will come again and tell your friends

Fantastic house!! About 5-10 minutes from restaurants in either direction. Definitely need a car/jeep. The road was not as bad as reviews mention. Just a steep dirt road. House is fantastic and clean. Beds are great. A/C in all bedrooms. Kitchen is stocked. Quiet surroundings. Peaceful. Animals surround with lots of activity in the early morning. Definitely splurge on the chef opportunities! Fantastic food and always nice to stay in a few days and enjoy. Groceries are a 5 minute drive. We loved it. Thanks for the memories!!

Thank for the great review, So glad that you had such a good time

This is definitely one of our top air bnbs!! This place is amazing and the views our even better in person. The place was spotless upon arrival and the daily maid service was outstanding. Cynthia was very responsive to any needs along the way.  Chef Chino and Journay were both amazing and prepared breakfast lunch and dinner 2 of our days-highly recommend!! Everything was delicious and even my picky eaters loved it and he modified anything we asked. We utilized both pools daily soaking in the sun and beautiful views. Saw so many beautiful  toucans daily and they were so entertaining to watch.  The beach access was an easy drive and so beautiful! My kids ages 10 and 14 could have spent hours boogie boarding the huge waves! It was so nice to have beach  chairs, sun umbrella, cooler, and the boogie boards for the beach! We also used the transportation to and from San Jose and they were prompt with pick ups both ways. We will be back!!!

Cynthia's house is better than the pictures. The spaciousness of the rooms and the beauty of the surroundings cannot be appreciated. You have to visit it! The best part is the view from the pool. The only thing I would change is that all the bathrooms lack privacy. Other than that, it's perfect. As other reviews say, the daily visits from the cleaning team and the possibility of entering a semi-private beach are super valuable too. Cynthia was also a very friendly and diligent host.

La casa de Cynthia es mejor que en las fotos. La amplitud de los espacios y la belleza del entorno no se alcanzan a apreciar. ¡Hay que visitarla! Lo mejor es la vista desde la piscina. Lo único que cambiaría es que todos los baños carecen de privacidad. Aparte de eso, es perfecta. Como otras reseñas lo dicen, las visitas diarias del equipo de limpieza y la posibilidad de entrar a una playa semi-privada son súper valorables también. Cynthia fue una anfitriona muy amable y diligente, además.

The house and the location were simply amazing!  Breathtaking views and wildlife with a plethora of beautiful birds including toucans, monkeys, coati surround the property.  Along with the stunning 'private beach' just down the hill, our stay here was an experience our family will cherish for some time!  Cynthia met us when we arrived and explained everything we needed to know about the house, local restaurants, and fun local excursions.  The additional maid service was an extra bonus!  Cynthia also organized for us to have our own car delivered to the property which made our sightseeing easy and accessible as well as a private driver to and from the airport.  You will not be disappointed in making this your vacation destination!

Travel from SJO took about 4.5 hours with no stops, plan accordingly, could be shorter on different days/times. We used a driver and got a car at the house. PERFECT and recommend.Cynthia met us at the house & Chef Chino had preplanned dinner ready when we arrived.  Cynthia supported our request to have some groceries for the house for breakfast. House is private with a great view & pool. We saw monkeys and toucans from the porch. Every morning we awoke to birds chirping and every night we went to sleep to the frogs and insects singing. Cleaning staff daily. Our family of four enjoyed the private beach, chairs & boogie boards provided.  We enjoyed MA hiking (Dylan was outstanding), a night hike, ATV fun, chocolate tour, all within 1 hour of the house. Linens were good, beds are firm and washer and dryer were a life saver. Privacy for each room. AC is in bedrooms only with lots of cross ventilation in main room. LR and kitchen wall fold to open the house to nature.Well equiped kitchen.

Thanks for the great review. We enjoyed having you

This home was perfect for our family.  The views were gorgeous.  We enjoyed being visited by Toucans and White-faced Capuchins during our stay.  We even spotted a sloth in one of the taller trees visible from the patio.  Housekeeping kept the entire home spotless. The beach with private access was incredible and is reason enough to select this home.  Highly recommend.

Thank you for your review. You were great guests and we would love to have you again

Beautiful home... great location... stunning views and sunsets... and a very friendly and helpful host... overall, it was a fantastic experience! Highly recommended :)

La Experiencia is a great house. Comfortable for our party of six (without the casita). Cynthia and Karol were helpful arranging activities and suggesting restaurants. We also had a private chef (Kevin) for a few nights. He was flexible and easily accommodated our one vegetarian. His food was thoughtful, creative and tasty. Plus he was charming and warm, which made us all very comfortable while he worked. Our favorite tours (recommended by Karol) were zip-lining, the coffee tour and the night tour. Special shout out to Erick, the driver who Karol arranged to get us to and from the airport. We got to know a little bit about him and his family during our trips. They have worked incredibly hard to carve out good lives for themselves. It sounds cliché, but we really feel like we found a friend, and he promised to let us try some of his special ribs if we ever get to Costa Rica during the holiday season. And don’t forget to ask to see his wife’s artwork. It’s special. Great trip!

So many good things to say about our stay. First and foremost you get access to the cleanest and nicest beach in the area. We visited literally Every beach in the surrounding 30 miles and this was the nicest one by far so having access to this private beach is priceless! Cynthia’s (the host) was amazing and her recommendations were spot on. I would highly recommend this place. I literally was going on real estate tours after staying here because it was so amazing. The town is great. This particular location is between Uvita and Ojochal - both have great food options and it’s a 5-10 min drive in either direction. I would definitely come back. Her place is perfect for two families with kids or one family with grandparents that need separate rooms/space.

Thank you for the great review,especially about the beach. It is awesome to stay i a great house but to have this special beach as well is just fabulous

The pictures did not do this home justice! It was stunning! A pool, great views of the ocean in the jungle..an absolutely amazing place to stay! There were 6 of us and we were very comfortable! Cynthia was very responsive and having a cleaning staff come in daily was a perfect and allowed us to truly relax and enjoy our vacation!

Our group of three couples rented this incredible property for 8 days in early May 2024. We have rented homes all over the world and I have to say this quickly became one of our absolute favorites. The property is well cared for, private, and beautiful. Management was excellent. The view of the jungle and ocean from the deck and infinity edge pool made for hours of relaxation as viewed a wide variety of local wildlife including a family of monkeys + toucans + hummingbirds. Each bedroom was very spacious and comfortable and the en suite bathrooms were fantastic. We cooked on several occasions. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need. The home has easy access to Uvita which includes several excellent local grocery stores and some really fun local restaurants. Restaurant and Bar Los Laureles is a must as it is family run and the food was delicious. The absolutely gift of this home is its private access to the beach, which is beyond beautiful.  We will be back.

Glad that you loved not only the house but also our very special beach

Sometimes you have to just trust a 30+ 4.9 review! We were a group of four adults and two children and had an amazing stay. I will give some brief highlights. - Private beach with gated access. This is by virtue of Cynthia owning the property adjacent to the beach. The value of this access is underrepresented in other reviews. It is at the bottom of the hill and allows amazing, sparsely populated beach access. The kids really enjoyed the freshwater stream which empties to the ocean.. Endless fun here! - The house is amazing. The view is amazing and as others suggested, the pics dont do it justice. Only downside with the house is that the tiles surrounding the pool and common areas slips like ice when wet, which took some extra hand holding with children. Otherwise we had everything we wanted/needed. - We highly suggest Chino and an outside catering company called "The Private Chefs." Chino is a must for breakfast. (ran out of space)

We appreciated Cynthia’s great recommendations! All excellent. She also assisted with airport transfers, rental car, cleaning service, in home massage. House fit lol of our needs and more. Great hostess and house! Thank you!

You really need to look no further. This place was amazing! Absolutely gorgeous. It was perfectly placed in the beautiful hillside of the jungle. The rooms were amazing, with gorgeous showers that had private access to outdoor balconies. In addition, the private beach was gorgeous. Definitely go down there at sunset. We got amazing photos with no one else to be seen. The casita is a must to add on. It has everything you need and more. Cynthia was amazing. Extremely lovely and responsive. Also our private transport erick was great. Overall I can't find anything to say bad about this place. Take my word for it and hit that reserve button.

We could not have been happier with the home and the care Cynthia and Karol took of us. Classy, friendly, and knowledgeable, they responded quickly and Cynthia possesses a wealth of knowledge about the local eateries and excursions. We had a private chef the first night for dinner and for all three meals on our last day, which included massages at the house. We hated to leave and, when we return, we will look no further than to return to this magical home with spectacular views, wildlife and sunsets. The beach is practically your own private beach. We rarely saw any more than a handful of people for its three-mile stretch. We loved Costa Rica. Much of that love is attributable to our experience at this house and the excellence and kind professionalism with which we were welcomed and guided by Cynthia and Karol.

Dream villa and environment! Cynthia is very warm and responsive! We'll be back here!

Villa et environnement de rêve! Cynthia est très chaleureuse et réactive! Nous y reviendrons!

We stayed with eight people at Cynthia‘s house. ￼ we had five adults and three kids. It worked out really well for us. The view is amazing. I’ve only stayed in a couple of Airbnb’s that were nicer than this one. The private beach is a super short driveway and tends to be really private. Very few people are down at that beach. The house is about 10 minutes away from Uvita. ￼ We be used the airport transfer and car rental delivery at the house. ￼ we saw white face capuchin monkeys from the deck and could hear howler every morning. Two cans flew by multiple times and we saw Scarlet McCaw on the drive between the airport and the house.  ￼ Cynthia was great, and we had a very memorable time.

Start to finish, this was one of the most spectacular vacations we’ve been on, and Cynthia’s property at La Experiencia was definitely a highlight. It was beautiful, comfortable and felt like home with all the special touches. She was fast to respond, came ready with lots of helpful recommendations and information about the area, including a wealth of person experience with the best things to do, eat and see. We can’t wait to return!

WOW & WOW, Property is EXCELLENT!  Cynthia was extremely helpful and was so sweet.  Hoping to rent this house for next Christmas 2024

Thank you for your very kind review, we welcome you back any time

The house was beautiful and perfect for our family of 6. Cynthia had wonderful recommendations for local places to eat. The private beach was great as well. Eric was great company for airport transfer!

Our group stayed 7 nights during Envision festival and we couldn’t be happier. This home is designed for the optimal experience; gorgeous open air living area/kitchen/dining space, the pool of your dreams, and every bedroom with its own outstanding ocean view. It’s at the end of the road and feels very private. Parking for 3 cars. We were visited by a family of a dozen monkeys one day and saw a few Toucans. Cynthia was an exceptional host. She never led us astray with her recommendations and she was quick to respond throughout our stay. Karol handled our bookings and made everything so easy. Daily maid and pool service was an amazing perk also. And definitely don’t skip the private beach!

House and casita are spectacular and located in a beautiful setting.  We had monkeys, a sloth and dozens of birds around the house.  The private beach a few minutes away was wonderful.  Cynthia was very helpful and always available if needed.  We would definitely return.

So glad you had a good time.  Would love to have you again

We had the most wonderful time and Cynthia and her team could not be more helpful. The house in incredible and you will be very very lucky !

We traveled to Costa Rica for a couples trip. We booked the entire home plus the Casita. My husband and I stayed in the Casita. The entire property was absolutely beautiful. Truly one of the most beautiful homes I have ever stayed in with Airbnb. Seeing the home in person is absolutely breathtaking and spectacular. The host, Cynthia, was extremely responsive, friendly and helpful. She provided recommendations to make our stay and visit to Costa Rica a memorable trip. I would highly recommend booking her home. A recommendation of adding a private chef to our stay was one of the best decisions ever. She assisted with making reservations for the chef, excursions, rental vehicles, and transportation to and from the airport. The house also included daily maid services. Our stay was truly a breeze and I would recommend anyone to stay here in this gorgeous home.

The property was spectacular!!!! But be ready for the host to tell you once you get there that the powers goes out if there’s rain, storms, an animal messed it up or a tree fell into the power source and that you might be out of power for the whole night, none of this is describe in listing !!! And it seems VERY IMPORTANT TO LET THE PEOPLE KNOW BEFORE EVEN BOOKING THIS!!She will also tell you hide your valuable possessions or put them in the safe in case people walk around and feel like stealing it … she wasn’t kidding about the power, the first two nights we occasionally lost power for 2-3 minutes at random times but it gets better the third night there was no storms we were enjoying the pool at 9 pm and  the power went out!! Be ready to be in pitch black and hope you have the lamps she provides because the power was out for about 5-6 hours be ready to sweat if your trying to sleep. We proceed to call Cynthia at 12 midnight to see how much longer is this going to last and no answer next morning she said in a rude way don’t you ever call  me at 12!!! I can’t do anything about the power. For $1000 per night I felt very unsatisfied, she also proceeded to say don’t come back to a third world country not knowing we were all from third world countries. Very ignorant thing to say.

Without the sarcasm from Mohammad. Yes the electricity does go out here occasionally. Yes we are a third world country where this is more prevalent. We go over the electricity situation when guests arrive showing them the breaker box and providing battery operated lanterns throughout the house. We also explain to them not to call us as there is nothing we can do about the power going out. To call me at midnight after telling the there was nothing I could do was inconsiderate and rude. Which truly was the last straw for us with this guest. He made reservations for tours cancelled them without notice, left the private masseuses  for 4  at the house and not showing up for their reservation. We had over 50 emails from him from making reservations to asking us to send letters to the Colombian embassy so his cousin could get into the country. With at least 10 emails . He regarding this issue. We try our very best to meet all clients requests, but his constant emailing making and canceling reservations was beyond reasonable. They Cancelled the rest of their reservation 6 days early without paying because the electricity went out once. Yes I always explain to guests to lock up their valuables when they leave the house. We ask them to lock the house upon leaving and they left the casita open with trash all over the floor. We ask that you don’t contact us again ever. We are not the house for you nor are we the country for you in this rural spectacular area. Where sometimes the electricity goes out

What a wonderful house - and what an unforgettable and amazing place to visit! The attention to detail is remarkable & everything delivered to the highest standards (the first-rate driver from the airport, the totally hassle-free car rental delivered to the door, the faultlessly efficient and nice cleaners). The house is every bit as fabulous as it looks in the photos. The view looking out to the sea is magical, with extraordinary sunsets (& on clear nights, the most vast vista of stars). In the garden and the trees immediately around the house we saw howler monkeys, white-faced monkeys, toucans, parrots and other beautiful birds and butterflies, plus the occasional bat. Karol organised some amazing and unique experiences - we strongly recommend the Corcovado national park, the whale (& in our case dolphin and turtle) watching, the Mangrove swamp and the exhilarating canopy & zip-wire experience. Juan Pablo came to the house & prepared a superb dinner for us one evening. Cynthia gave us the warmest possible welcome & her boundless kindness, help and guidance added hugely to our vacation. We loved chatting to her and her advice led us to some excellent restaurant experiences & to choose some activities we would not have gone for without her steer. We will remember Cynthia every bit as fondly as we will the glorious time we spent in La Experienca.

This was such an amazing experience! The view and the house was perfect.  We enjoyed our excursions that the hosts set up for us as well as our driver!  Dont just think about it, just book it.  You will not be disappointed 😊

Great home. Looks just like the pictures and then some. Beautiful views. Great communication from Cynthia and Karol. We had a crazy time getting down to Uvita and the shuttle driver Oscar was great. Couldn’t have asked for a better vacation.

I've been procrastinating writing this because I honestly don't even know where to begin putting into words what an amazing experience this was! I went with a total group of 6, so we booked the adjoining casita as well. I worked primarily with Karol in setting everything up beforehand, and she was so incredibly responsive and helpful. After booking, she sent over a pdf with a large list of activities they could help coordinate for us. She helped us set up tours (on horseback) to Nauyaca waterfalls, ziplining, a chocolate tour, in-house massages, private chefs, a car rental (which they very conveniently delivered to and picked up from the house!), and a ride to and from the airport. In addition, Cynthia did a quick grocery run for us before we arrived so we already had many things in the kitchen that we had requested. We arrived too early for check-in, but Cynthia was kind enough to allow us to drop off our bags and show us to a local restaurant by the beach where we had lunch and waited for the house to be ready, then she herself generously drove us back to the house. If you're arriving before check-in, I'd recommend having a plan on a lunch-time stop around the area (or stopping somewhere along the way). The house itself is BREATHTAKING- amazing views, great amenities. Each bedroom has its own en-suite, and there's an additional half bath off of the living room. The views are incredible, with gorgeous sunsets and so much beautiful foliage around. We even saw toucans and monkeys right from the pool deck! There was daily housekeeping service, which was amazing, and the kitchen was very well stocked as well. We tried both chefs (Chino & Juan Pablo), and while both were great, we would most strongly recommend Chef Juan Pablo- his food was beyond next level and the artistry and presentation was unbelievable! He even went fishing and brought a freshly caught fish for dinner one night! Our tours and activities were so much fun- all the tour guides we encountered seemed very invested in providing a positive experience, and we had such a great time on the outings. Overall, this was an unforgettable experience, and I couldn't recommend this AirBnb and its services more highly. A huge thanks to Karol and Cynthia for such an amazing vacation!

You are so welcome. Thank u go the accolades. It was a pleasure serving you

We really enjoyed our stay in this gorgeous home. The views are incredible from every room. The communication from the hosts Cynthia and Carol was excellent from start to finish. The house was stocked with everything we needed for our stay and daily trips to the beach. The private beach is top notch and makes this place extra special. I would recommend taking the driver from the airport as it made the drive during rainy season much more enjoyable and our rental car was waiting for us when we arrived. We will absolutely come back someday.

Our stay at La Experiencia Villa was pure magic! The house was beautiful, well equipped and very high end. The bedrooms were luxurious and very comfortable with stunning views. The outdoor/indoor living spaces were beautiful and comfortable. I can’t say enough about the space, we had everything we needed. The VIEWS!!! The sunset was unreal and directly in front of us…front row seat! Our 4 grandchildren made very good use of the pool from the moment they woke and right before bedtime. The service was excellent and timely… Karol even brought our little Winifred a birthday cake, nothing like a unicorn cake in the jungle! The wildlife right at the Villa was SO great! Everyday we saw Capuchin monkeys, heard the Howler monkeys, saw lots of Toucans and green parrots. I have to mention the HUGE grasshoppers. In the evening we would see at least a half dozen of these creatures..Yikes! but so cool. Oscar the driver was so friendly and enjoyable and the cleaning service was amazing. The house smelt so wonderful and CLEAN when we returned from our daily beach adventures. The location is excellent, lots of amazing beaches nearby as well as the excursions. Some of us did the Zip lining adventure in Osa and others did the ATV Jungle adventure out of Uvita….I highly recommend both. If we return to that area of Costa Rica, we will be sure to rent the Villa again. ~Shellee

Thank you Shellee. We really enjoyed having your family

The place was absolutely stunning. I will book again. Only thing was it was far from airport and going up and down the hills but other than that the house was to die for. Love love love it 😍 I recommend everyone stay here.

Monica; I am glad that you liked the house.  However, we informed you that you would need a 4x4 car and you came with an uber that couldn't make it up the hill. we had to come and get you and then go back again and get your luggage. You were over an hour late to your tour.  You cheated our driver out of $25.00 at the airport.  We are not the house for you.

This trip, experience, and home was nothing short of amazing! Everything that was offered and pictured was exceeded. Cynthia and Carol were amazing and incredibly responsive to everything. There was nothing that we needed or even ask, even when it wasn't their responsibility, that they did not more than help us with. My family and I had an amazing time, they came and spent time and went through everything in the area including the recommendations for restaurants and activities, rental car was delivered and picked up from us, I could go on. We would come back and stay at this house every year.

Honestly, you can't go wrong booking with Cynthia and Karol. This house was a dream within a dream. we didn't think it was real. The house and the services we inexplicably well done. We even met the owner and he was just as pleasant as everyone else. we look forward to staying there again someday.

Cythia's home was the absolute most amazing vacation experience we've ever had. I can't even begin to explain how magical everything was. 100% worth. The photos are spot on the views are even better in person. Book her home now!

This Villa is absolutely a wonderful stay.  It's truly an adult play ground.  Everything was TOP NOTCH -  5 STAR;  starting at the transportation from the airport to the car rental company that delivers, to Chino the Chef, the Host Cynthia & Karol AND ON & ON.  We will talk about this La Experiencia Villa for many years to come!

I could write two pages on why this has been the best Airbnb I’ve experienced while traveling. You aren’t just paying for a place to stay but an entire experience! I booked this trip for my 30th birthday and from moment I submitted my reservation Karol and Cynthia communicated with me on coordinating travel, shuttle service, car rentals, excursions, and even food. Our group was 7 people so that was no easy task, but they made our trip collectively and individually amazing. The house is indescribable unless you’re visiting in person. The beautiful photos on the AirBnb only tell half of the story that awaits once you’re here. It’s wildlife, foliage, and views create picturesque moments for everyone to join together. You’ll experience monkeys, toucans, sloths, and more depending on your own personal experience. Also, the maid service was amazing as they came each day to clean the house and ensure we stayed supplied with fresh towels. We did multiple excursions and I can’t even say which one where better than the others. Karol coordinated all of our excursions and she hit it out of the park. Even on my birthday I felt special as she coordinated with our tour guide it’s was a special day for me (white water rafting with dessert included to eat while rafting). I just can’t say enough how amazing Karol was in scheduling and communicating daily before the trip and during for our excursions. She even made an itinerary. We were lucky to experience white water rafting, diamanté trek hike, ATVs, chocolate tour, coffee tour, and whale watching tour. Finally, we were able to book the private chef for my birthday dinner and this four course style selection was absolutely amazing. We enjoyed the company of our wonderful chef Chino, as it finished off our beautiful week. Overall this is the place to book! La experience is a top of the line one stop shop to meet and exceed all of your needs and wants on vacation!

Cynthia's property is serious bang for your buck! The house is located in a private location and the views are amazing. Cynthia and Karol were super responsive to our messages up to and throughout our stay, and helped with the coordination of our excursions and car rental during our stay. A huge plus was daily housekeeping and getting to enjoy a peep at the monkeys and toucans in the trees surrounding the house. If you're looking for a clean house that provides privacy, ocean and rain forest views, close distance to local restaurants, and full on relaxation, this is your spot in Costa Rica!

Everything about our stay at La Experiencia was perfect. Cynthia and Karol made sure we had everything we needed for a safe, comfortable, adventurous and amazing stay. The house is better than you can imagine, and the view is inexplicable. We can’t wait until we can come back again. This place is incredible!!!

This is by far one of our favorite vacation homes we have ever stayed in and we have stayed in several Airbnb homes. Everything was top notch. The ride from the airport, the cleaning service every day, laundry and beds being made, and the hospitality of both Cynthia and Karol. The location of the home is in a quieter area of Costa Rica which we loved. However, with that being said, there was plenty to do, plenty of amazing restaurants and activities to do that were within a 20 minutes drive. To be honest, it was hard to leave the home because it was so beautiful, along with the private beach. We did a little bit of staying in and venturing out. We also hired Gino to make breakfast and dinner for us. That also was amazing. The sunsets from the house were incredible every night, and the toucans who visited daily as well as the monkeys. I could go on and on about the lovely time we had. I am really ready to leave to go home from vacation, but my family (2 teenagers, my husband and myself) all agreed we wanted to stay longer. Pura Vida!

Thank you for the awesome review.  We enjoyed having you.  You were super guests and we look forward to seeing you again

I am a regular Airbnb traveler and would rate Cynthia’s place as one of the nicest, best located, and real value of all the places we have stayed. As soon as we got to the home Cynthia greeted us and had a wonderful welcome basket waiting for us in the home. (Beware, you will get all the dog cuddles when you are greeted by Simba, Cynthia’s dog) The place was very clean, modern with amazing views, and had everything we needed to feel at home, in addition to the private beach access her airbnb guests have access to, which is extremely close. It is also close to a big supermarket which was handy, and dozens of nice restaurants and cafes. Communication was always great. They can also book any excursions you’d like to do (horseback ride, ATVs, Zip line, Water rafting, etc.). Definitely book the private chefs for at least one of the nights, the food was outstanding. My group would 10/10 highly recommend this wonderful home to anyone.

Great great host and house, everything was well coordinated from airport to getting to house and once here was amazed with everything. Definitely will be back and we enjoyed our stay at La Experience!!

Both Cynthia and Karol are champions in providing the best service and best house in town. House is sparkling clean everyday thanks to an amazing crew of cleaners, gardener and poolboy. Everything in the listing is accurate and beyond what you can ever expect. House is perfectly designed with all the details well thought out, rooms and beds are identical and very comfy. Indoor/outdoor shower is a beautiful touch along with the outdoor deep tub and the swing bed. Indoor/outdoor kitchen and grill was our best friend. Pool is always warm and welcoming yet refreshing. Karol arranged our in home doctor visit, private dinner with the chef, and even the massages. We still can't get over the amazing sunsets and seriously considering moving to CR after this trip. Thank you so much for the amazing stay and taking such good care of our group!

Possibly on of the best places we’ve ever stayed. Location and view were amazing. Hosts always made us feel special. Beach was nearby and practically private. All sorts of tips and advice of nice things to do in the area. When going to Costa Rica, this is the place to be. Thanks!

It’s even better than it appears online! The house was 100% clean on arrival and the housekeeping team came every day at the same time and returned it right back to that condition. We used both drivers ~ Erick & Oscar...both were friendly, bilingual & were very helpful with suggestions & info. The chef was awesome! He’s professional but funny & personable ~ his food was great!!! Karol & Cynthia were both fantastic hosts. Their recommendations were all top notch; they were extremely organized and very responsive to any questions & made our trip completely stress free. Trusting strangers to arrange multiple airport pickups for guests coming in at different times, our rental car, dinners, groceries & our COVID tests for us was a bit scary...we only had one week and really wanted to just have a great vacation without any problems. Cynthia and Karol absolutely came through for us!! We had an AMAZING & stress free trip & will definitely be back to one of their houses!

Cool place, Cynthia was waiting for us at bottom of hill to help us with our bags. Great views, clean. Recommended

You will love this villa. Our driver Erick was kind and our chef was just amazing. We had so much fun. You will feel like you at home and you won’t regret it.

Looking forward to host you!!!!!! it will be a pleasure!!

Cynthia and Karol were both been extremely helpful, all of their recommendations were fabulous and we had the best time away as a family. The home is absolutely beautiful and we never wanted to leave the pool! The cleaning crew and the driver were wonderful. I would highly recommend having the driver transfer you to and from the airport. We will definitely be back to the house next year!

Stay here! The view is amazing and you can sit by the pool and watch toucans fly by! The house is beautiful and well decorated. We rented the entire home and casita as we had seven of us. Each room had a king size bed and bathroom. Amazing views from bedrooms as well. The pool(s) were beautiful and there are pool floaties too. Also well equipped with beach umbrellas, chairs, towels and blankets. Oscar drove us to & from SJO and worth every penny! We had a rental car (4x4 drive a must) and it was delivered to the house. So nice. Karol was our point person for the car, excursions and chef. Glad we had the chef dinner, delicious! Very good excursions! We actually did two in one day and it worked out. Book with her, it’s the best way to go. The restaurant recommendations were awesome! Thanks Cynthia! Wish we could have stayed longer!

Thanks Katherine, we really enjoyed your family. come and see us again Cynthia and Karol

Prepare yourself for a stay of a lifetime! Beautiful house with all the amenities. One of the best views one could ever hope for!

Amazing house, amazing location, amazing host. All went perfectly te days we spent at the house. Can’t think of one negative point to mention.

WOW! This is a five-star Airbnb! We had such a great time here. Cynthia was a great host. The house was amazing. It was so nice to have a daily maid service as well. This was better than staying in a hotel. Cynthia was a great guide to local adventures and restaurants. Each bedroom is stunning! The kitchen was well equipped. It was also nice having beach chairs and a cooler. I loved that she had plenty of beach towels for each of us and they would wash them daily. The private beach access was wonderful. The views from the deck were spectacular, especially at sunset!  I would for sure stay here again!

This home completely exceeded our expectations!!  The hosts were super easy to communicate with and their responses were swift.  The house itself is absolutely spectacular!  The photos just don't quite give you the full effect.  Tasteful, modern, clean, every detail was thought out so well.  The pool was refreshing and the patio furniture makes for the perfect indoor/outdoor living.  And the view...well you'll have to see for yourself.  Two  mornings we were awakened by howler monkeys.  An ominous but intriguing sound.  Saw parrots, toucans, many different species of hummingbirds and other brightly colored birds.  Also saw a couple of howler monkeys climbing in the trees, as well as a squirrel monkey.  The flora is outstanding.  So many varieties of flowers, plants and trees.  Everything about this home made our stay in Costa Rica comfortable and inviting.  Thank you to Karol and Cynthia!!

I stayed 6 nights, with 8 ppl (all young adults 22-26 yo). We rented the main house and the casita. Every aspect of this listing exceeded my expectations, from the villa itself to the support from Cynthia & Karo! Villa: - Literally photos don’t do this place justice. - Views from every room - Pool is gorgeous. We swam everyday. - Super Clean & kitchen is fully stocked -Daily Maid service was the best part. Coming home from an excursion to your bed made, dishes cleaned and put away, fresh towels(& dirty towels washed and put back away) was more than I could ask for - I recommended booking the casita & the main house. The casita is private & has its own pool. - Take full advantage of the pre-grocery shopping. Super convenient, Cynthia went out of her way to get us EVERYTHING we asked for and we were so happy we did not have to stop at the grocery store on our way to the villa or the next day. We only went to the grocery store for random stuff. Location: - Located in Uvita. Plenty of access to restaurants and grocery stores. - Domincal is about 30 min away, we found nightlife, souvenir shops, restaurants& bars (cute little shopping area) - Only beach we went to was the private beach that comes with the villa because that’s all we needed. We only saw 3 ppl there between the 4 times we went, at all different times of the day. It was so great. - There are houses further up and back down the hill to the villa but I never saw or heard any other people. It’s very quiet and secluded but I NEVER felt unsafe or unsecured. Transportation: - Take full advantage of the private transportation, well worth it & highly discounted. - Oscar, was waiting for us at the airport when we arrived. & even picked up our friends, that arrived early, at a nearby hotel. - Travel time from SJO to the villa is 3 1/2 hours but riding with Oscar we didn’t even pay attention to the time. We stopped at a few places along the scenic route to the villa that made us feel like we didn’t waste a whole day on traveling to the villa( Souvenier shop with food and ice cream shop, Jaco ocean lookout & bridge with crocodiles) - Upon departure, we left the villa at 2am to make a 7am flight, Oscar was right on time to make sure we made it the airport with plenty of time. - Rental Car is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, if not necessary. The private beach is just at the bottom of the hill to the villa but I personally wouldn’t walk it unless I was intending to workout. Plus, you need a car to get to excursions, restaurants and shops. It was relatively affordable( minus the security hold), very convenient (delivered right to the villa door, with paperwork and all) & they pick it up right from the house. Private Chef: - We booked the private chef for 2 nights. Chino was one of the best parts of our trip! - Food was amazing! Chino made everything we asked for and more. Even made substitutions for a vegan & 2 vegetarians. - He and his sous chef we considerate, fun and professional. - Very affordable pricing Excursions: - We did horse back riding to the waterfall, Zip-lining and Spa Services(at the villa) - Swimming in the waterfall was amazing, the views during zip lining were unreal & the convenience of the masseuses coming right to the villa was unmatched. - Plus if you book through Karo, she does all the booking and will just tell you what time to show up to the excursion office. Super easy. Host Communication: - Cynthia was great! Great communication from start. She greeted us upon arrival & gave us a detailed tour of the villa with everything we needed to know. - Cynthia and Karo even came back the next day and went over all the excursions we could do, which was very helpful in deciding exactly what excursions we wanted/ could do. (Some excursions could be closed on certain days for maintenance etc.) - We were able to contact Cynthia and Karo whenever we needed them, at anytime. Overall, this place was worth every penny. Myself and my guests did not want to leave. When I go back to CR, I know exactly where to stay for the best hospitality.You won’t regret booking Cynthia’s place! - [ ]

I will put this review in bullet points so as not to be to wordy! Family of 5. Parents and 3 boys (24, 17, 15). Stayed 7 days. July 23-30th 2019. Weather perfect. A few showers, clouds and plenty of sunshine. Cynthia and Karo share host duties. Take advantage of offered transportation from San Jose airport. Erick, the driver, was perfect. Very informative about the country, friendly and safe driver. Hosts will arrange for rental car delivery to property. Much easier! House was better than pictured. Every room has fantastic view. Very luxurious. Kitchen has more than everything you could need. Top of line appliances Every bedroom and bathroom has wow factor. Indoor outdoor concept of home kind of hard to relay till you live it! Wonderful! Deck and pool top-notch. Daily maid service tremendous plus. Landscapers, pool guys all keep the property looking like a magazine picture. I found the property BETTER than described. ( I am a Realtor and tend to be picky!) Looking for wildlife? This is the spot. We woke to howler monkeys each morning. Had monkeys come right to house on several occasions. Every type bird you can imagine, macaws, parrots, tucans, hummingbirds, etc. right in backyard yard (Jungle). You have access to Cynthia's private gated beach area. Only saw maybe 5 other people on beach the whole time. Amazing!!! Cynthia and Karo were on point. Available when needed. They had great suggestions for enjoying this area of the country. We did Ziplining, Canyoning, Jungle ATV tour, walked out on whales tale and more. They also arranged privates chefs for two nights. These ladies were great! They provided the two best meals we had during the trip!! I hope this review is helpful. Do not hesitate in booking this property. You will not be disappointed. All the boys and my wife agreed that this was by far the best vacation and property we have experienced to date! If any furture Airbnb's are to compete they will have to really step up their game!!

You and your family were great guests.  Thank you for the stellar review.  We hope to see you again

Stayed at this house with two families of four (4 adults and 4 kids). We have traveled to multiple parts of Costa Rica and this was easily the nicest place we have stayed. The house is even more beautiful than the pictures. There are amazing views from every room in the house. The kitchen is well stocked (more so than any Airbnb that we have used previously. The on-site washer/dryer was a nice convenience. The house even had boogie boards, beach chairs, and a cooler. There are four bedrooms. All are suites and have king beds. There was no bad room. One of the four is more of a separate apartment that you need to walk outside to enter. The house is in a very private location. There a few neighbors that we did not see or hear. The place feels very safe/secure. Cynthia provides private beach access that is a short drive away. This private beach is amazing, and is a huge perk to the place. Although there are many other wonderful beaches a short drive away. We did have a private chef (Chino) at the house one night. The whole experience was wonderful. Highly recommend the seafood paella. We had a minor problem with the water not working. Karol was quick to respond and had it back working within 1 hour. Basically, this place is a 5 star house, in a 5 star location, with 5 star hosts.

If you'd like a luxury five star experience then book this place! I just stayed at Cynthia’s place with a group of friends and we all unanimously agreed that the experience could not have been better! To begin, the views are spectacular and simply beyond what any pictures could ever portray! You can see the sun setting each day from the pool deck, living room, kitchen or from the comfort of your bed in each bedroom! There is not one bad or semi obstructed view here! The villa was clean, modern and simply what dreams are made of! In addition, using Cynthia’s recommendation, we had a chef come on the first night since we knew we’d be a bit tired from traveling. The food did not disappoint! It was spectacular, with stellar service! Wilberth Araya (aka Chino) and his sous chef were so nice and accommodating despite our late arrival- we did not feel rushed at all! Last, we cannot say enough amazing things about Cynthia herself! She was super nice and gave us great advice regarding excursions, even helping us book tours by making calls to ensure we could get last minute reservations booked. She also gave great advice pertaining to the life style and which restaurants to go to. She offered her private beach so we could venture some more and helped us with directions to get to places. All in all, this visit exceeded our expectations! The villa was so beautiful but the experience was made even better because of Cynthia hospitality! Not only would we highly recommend this villa to anyone and everyone but we are already planning a return trip to go back!

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