#3 of 16 NON-Smoking Private Motel Rooms: (NO KITCHEN = NO Silverware or Dishware), VERY SMALL POOL 9'x14', Has AC, Hot Water, WiFi, Cable TV, Mini Fridge, Daily Housekeeping, Body Soap & Shampoo, Clean Linen & Towels. Unique attraction is on-site hummingbirds! NO ENGLISH, STAFF USES TRANSLATORS! Not even being a 1-star accommodation, soundproofing was not factored in, bring earplugs in case this becomes an issue. The space CABIN #3 is next to end cabin, located on the bottom floor with a Full Size Bed (No Kitchenette). It has a big closet and has Hot water with drawer desk (NO other furniture) making it comfortable for business or long trips. What makes our place unique is the peaceful atmosphere, unless we have the fiestas held just across the street, which most look forward to anyways... The main attraction on our property is the beautiful hummingbirds visiting our feeders located on the bottom floor which makes this cabin, perfect to watch them! NOTE: we are "not" a beachfront property, we offer a unique and peaceful stay in a remote setting. Due to our location and local infrastructure, Wi-Fi, electricity, and city water may occasionally experience interruptions. This is a town-wide occurrence rather than specific to our property, and we appreciate your understanding as you embrace the adventure of our beautiful surroundings. EAR PLUGS: we highly recommend bringing them for light sleepers—just in case. Local fiestas sometimes take place across the street, and during weekdays, essential truckers—who keep Paquera supplied—arrive early in the morning or late at night. Additionally, ferry schedules in high season bring increased traffic from the main road, which can all contribute to noise at certain times. While many guests find the atmosphere peaceful (as seen in reviews), we want to be upfront that this is a budget-friendly motel, and soundproofing was not part of the original construction. You may hear footsteps from upstairs rooms or occasional noise from other guests. We do have notices posted in second-floor rooms asking for consideration, and if needed, please let us know if this becomes an issue, we’ll be happy to give friendly reminders to guests to be mindful of noise. We appreciate your understanding and want you to have a realistic expectation of your stay. Guest access Everything... you're welcome to stroll around the entire property and help yourself to any of the organic seasonal fruits we may have growing (mangoes, guava, bananas, noni, papayas, sugar cane, coconuts, soursop/guanavana and hopefully avocados one day)! COMPLEMENTARY microwave use at the office and coffee is served in the morning or made upon request. Other things to note WHEN CHOOSING YOUR CABIN: Please be advised, to pick a cabin according to number of people to number of (size)beds. For example Cabin #1 has 3 twin beds for 3 single people or Cabin #3 is a Full Size Bed for a couple (2 People sharing the bed). If you don't choose your cabin accordingly, we'll have to change your choice of cabin, to match the number of your party with exceptions: if there's not an available cabin to the number of your party or if the same gender and prefer separate beds or unless you agree to pay an up-charge of $10pp/pn for the unused beds. Also the calendar, only shows availability for THIS cabin, we have other cabins available, on same date. So if THIS cabin is not available for you, please check the availability of my other 14 cabins. RATES: AGES 0-3 YEARS OLD ARE FREE. Please add $10 for each additional guest, after 1 person. If particular rooms reach capacity according to beds, we also have available sponge foams, to sleep on the floor (at same additional guest price) but when booking, you'll see a pop-up, stating room exceeds number of guests. So you would need to pay us when arriving for the additional guests on foams. We also have special rates for GROUPS (6 people and up) or if you want to rent all 16 cabins, you would have to contact us direct for special booking group rate prices. Airbnb is not set up to do this unless you want to book them all from Airbnb at "as is" rates. LOCATION ~ Downtown- Aprox 5-10 min walk ~ Paquera Ferry- Aprox 10 min self drive ~ Beaches range from 20 to 40 min self drive To Playa Organos, Playa Pochote, Playa Pajaros, Tambor ~ GOLF Los Delfines Golf & Country Club in Playa Tambor 35 min ~ Bahia Rica Tours- prox 10 min self drive Offering a variety of excursions: Sport fishing, Sea kayaking, Boat Tours to Isla Tortuga and Isla San Lucas, Bioluminescent night tour Kayaking, Snorkeling and monkey boat tours, to seasonal whale and dolphin watching tours! ~ Bus Stop across the street takes you to and from Ferry or other *cities: *Tambor- 40 min self-drive Tambor Beach Front Resort offers All Inclusive Day Passes *Cobano- 45 min self-drive *Mal Pais- 1Hr- 1½ Hr self-drive *Santa Teresa- 1½ Hr self-drive *Montezuma- 1½ Hr self-drive Offers Butterfly Farms, Zip lining and Island Tours fees, you can check them out on their websites. ~ Curu Reserve- Aprox 30 min drive (MAIN ATTRACTION/75 ACRES) Adult Entry Fees $12pp subject to change please call Reserve for Info At front entry gate of Curu Reserve, you pay guard CASH (colones or dollars) electricity is not available there, so he doesn't have a credit card machine there's unstable electricity in the Reserve which also makes technology and the credit card machines spotty or unreliable. You don't pay the guard for ANY tours. You'll be requested to write your names and where your from in a Guest Book which is mandated by and sent to SINAC (National System of Conservation Areas) which is part of the Ministry of Environment and Energy or MINAE of Costa Rica who is the administrator of the nation's national parks, conservation areas, and other protected natural areas. You'll see monkeys, other native wildlife and or random exceptional animals that need rehab... Tours offered by Turismo Curu could include Daily Tours to Isla Tortuga, snorkeling or diving on the way there and the Bio-luminescent are just SOME of the things offered, see what's more on Turismo Curu website. The park has about 9 nature trail/hikes, a few ending at beaches. PLEASE NOTE: Turismo Curu Tours are independent of Curu Reserve, though operating out of Curu Reserve. You can pay their excursions at their office in Paquera where credit card transactions are more reliable compared to inside the Reserve where the electricity is unstable and affecting the machine. If that's your choice it may be a good idea to have cash on hand so you don't waste time, going back into town or not being able to do or buy the things you'd like when there... Turismo also offers Mapi's guests, round trip transport, ONLY available at 7AM, for 1000 colones/$2 pp each way, reservations required. If you don't pay Turismo for entry fee of Reserve once at gate of Reserve, you would need to pay entry fee in CASH being there's no electricity at the gate, credit card machine is not available. From there you drive aprox 2KM, to reach Reception Center or Turismo Excursions. If you don't have time to see the Reserve, the entry fee is non-negotiable. It's up to you to decide, what's most time/cost effective to your circumstance. These are some suggestions of the best way to see Curu: * Pay entry fee to spend ALL DAY, to see the Reserve and take the boat excursions another day with another Tour Company, like Bahia Rica. * Do trails in the MORNING when most animals are active and coolest to hike. Get the best of both worlds, doing boat excursions and Curu trails in SAME DAY. It took me 3 hours, taking my time and did the Toledo, Finca de Monos, Cangrejal and Mirador trails. Took ONE bottle of water and finishing Cangrejal, I got another bottle of water to continue Mirador Trail. Then I did an afternoon boat tour to Isla Tortuga $30pp, leaving 12:30PM returning to Reserve when it closed. The price included snorkeling on the way, plus fruits and refreshments at the Island. * Do some trails in the AFTERNOON and the boat excursions in the morning but most people enjoy their time at Isla Tortuga tour and refuse to return to Reserve mid-day, which means they come back at the end of the day when Reserve closes then not have time to see it. Regardless, Curu Entry Fee won't be reimbursed or negotiated because it's payment to ENTER the Reserve, it's your choice of how much time you want to spend there and what you want to do while there... STAR RATINGS & REVIEWS: Please keep in mind; we're "not" or ever will be considered "1-star" chain Motels, so please don't expect or compare us to them... As a small family-run business we rely on your reviews, they mean absolutely everything to our business because anything below 4.5 will cause us to be dropped from Airbnb! Just because we’re not a 1-star accommodation doesn’t mean you can’t give us 5 stars, if based on "as described." We also understand, we need to EARN your 5 stars, so please allow us the opportunity to resolve any issues or concerns while you're THERE and provide you with the service you deserve. There’s some things we cannot change or not within our budget, to meet High End attention to charm or detail nor we have control over 3rd world issues. Feel free to “say anything” you wish in your reviews or private messages but it’s YOUR scores that will affect our standing with Airbnb, it’s YOUR scores that will keep that door open for others to come to continue supporting our staff and the economy of this small community of Paquera. This brings me to say, we’re still here at Airbnb because of your scores and we Thank you! VALUE: We supply the ESSENTIALS you need for your comfort, passing on the savings to you: ~ NO ADDED CLEANING FEE or PARKING FEE ~ Clean towels & Linens, Toilet Tissue ~ Daily Maid Service (except for Sundays) ~ Mini Fridge ~ AC ~ Body Soap and Shampoo ~ Hot Water ~ Cable TV ~ All Rooms have private entries and bathrooms ~ Onsite Hummingbird Sanctuary and Chicken Coop ~ BBQ Area (See details below BBQ area/Kitchen Ware) ~ Jetted Pool with Waterfall (See Pics, this is NOT a large Pool) ~ One public bathroom with outside shower by pool & office ~ Complimentary Seasonal Fruits growing on property ~ Local Menus offering Express/Room Delivery are placed in cabins ~ Security Cameras ~ FREE Parking ~ Complimentary Coffee and Use of Microwave at Office (by request) ~ Laundry (may be available for additional charge ask front desk) ~ Nearby Beaches ~ WALKING distance to Downtown and Bus Stop across the street ~ Refundable Deposits on Beach Chairs, Coolers, Fishing Gear, Etc... CAMPING: Bring your own tents, toiletries and gear! $5 pp/pn plus Additional Cleaning Deposit Fees start at $25-$175 depending how many are in the party. Upon evaluation, deposits will be returned. Airbnb is not set up for this, please contact us, to make arrangements. BBQ AREA: Is available to all our guests at "first come, first serve" basis. The counter top area has a sink, 2 gas burners, outlets, light, rods where you place wood to burn for BBQ and picnic tables. Please be advised to not leave any personal cooking items behind, we or other guests, will not be held responsible for it. Please show consideration for the next guest by cleaning up your area... KITCHEN WARE BOX is available "first come first serve" basis with a refundable $30 deposit. Included in the box is BASIC pots, pans, with other cooking utensils, gadgets like can opener and even sponge and dish-washing soap. Please return when finished, so as to give the opportunity for others to use or avoiding it to fall into the wrong hands, if left behind, resulting in loss of your deposit... MAPI'S RESTAURANT: It's with great sorrow, the Chinese Restaurant that was at Mapi's has closed and relocated to center of town! But if you've been dreaming about a Restaurant business in this country or ANY other business of your choice, you can easily transform this building! Check this out while you're here and make it your reality! We have it up for Rent or Sale, the Sale price includes Liquor License and The Cozy Casita 3B/1B House on the back for only $250,000! =) HUMMING BIRDS: You're welcomed to participate in the unique experience of hand feeding these beautiful mesmerizing tiny birds! Ask the girls to give you a small hand feeder... Best time to try this, is asking when they bring down the feeders to clean them because that's when they're swarming looking for a feeder and may be enticed to feed from your hands! TIP: Stand still and as quiet as you can ACTIVITIES & TOURS: We will try our best, recommending and/or calling to reserve for you, popular local tours & activities, according to your interests. There is a book at the office which is filled with different places to see and do in the area... MASSAGES: We also offer in-room massages (subject to if therapist is in town and her schedule). She's not just a certified massager but a Physical Therapist, she's the BEST I ever had (dealing with lymph issues, not many therapists are familiar with lymph massages, she's not only familiar with this but executes it very well) . When I thought maybe it was my personal viewpoint, I had another guest who is an avid travel cycler and seen also many massage therapists, being his legs get tight and cramped, also claimed she is the very best he had too! The reason, she's out of town is because she also teaches her techniques outside the area... It will be a special treat, if we're able to make an appointment for you! And I find her prices to be reasonable, for in room service. =) BEST SEAFOOD: Highly recommend "Las Vegas" also known as "La Puruja" (about 2 minutes down the gravel road from us). Don't under estimate its unique atmosphere, it's the best fresh fish, I ever had with very large portions, that you can share or ask for the smaller portion. STANDARDS OF COSTA RICA: ~ Cold Water is the standard and so most prefer it that way (we have 10 units with Hot water and 6 that have cold water). ~ AC, is not the standard because many parts of Costa Rica are quite cool but our area is quite HOT, don't be fooled and make sure when offered AC, they're not offering just floor fans or ceiling fans which will just circulate hot air, we offer true AC. ~ Gratuities or Tips are not standard in Costa Rica, therefore you're not under any obligation but if you feel you have been given exceptional service, it will not jeopardize our employees to accept it, on the contrary, it will be appreciated being standard wages are low... We do suggest to check your meal tickets when dining out, to avoid double tipping being some establishments will already add it in, in form of a % service fee. ~ Septic Tanks are standard so most places have garbage next to toilets, not just for diapers or sanitary pads but to actually throw ALL used toilet paper. We have septic tanks and this is the custom, it does help but we understand not all our guests will be doing this, regardless, we still have our septic tanks cleaned year round... DISCLOSURE: We can only suggest and recommend other businesses we feel are doing well. That doesn't mean we are affiliated, taking commissions or discounts from them, we work independently from them. We feel we're doing our part with word of mouth, to support this little community and as a good Host, I believe in sharing, the high lights of what I know of the area with you. We are also aware of how hard it is here for many businesses and they may begin to totter, being we're so busy running our own business, we may fall short to those expectations being we have little time to continue visiting these places. That said, WE can't take responsibility of how they run their businesses, how they treated you or liable for what happens to you, if you decide go there. We do WELCOME to listen to your experiences bad or good, as to update our listings, as to still mention them or not, to our future guests would be all we could do...

## The Space

Cabin #3 is a non-smoking private motel room located on the bottom floor next to the end cabin. It features a full-size bed and a large closet. The room includes hot water, air conditioning, WiFi, cable TV, a mini fridge, and daily housekeeping. There is a drawer desk but no other furniture. Please note, there is no kitchen or kitchenette, so no silverware or dishware is provided.

The cabin offers a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for business travelers or longer stays. A unique highlight is the on-site hummingbirds that visit the feeders on the bottom floor, providing a special experience for bird watchers.

This is a budget-friendly motel without soundproofing, so light sleepers are advised to bring earplugs. Noise may come from local fiestas across the street, early morning or late-night truck traffic, or footsteps from upstairs rooms. The staff uses translators and does not speak English fluently.

## Amenities

- Air conditioning
- Hot water
- WiFi (subject to occasional interruptions due to local infrastructure)
- Cable TV
- Mini fridge
- Daily housekeeping (except Sundays)
- Body soap and shampoo provided
- Clean linens and towels
- Private entry and bathroom
- Small pool (9 ft x 14 ft) with waterfall and jetted feature
- On-site hummingbird sanctuary and chicken coop
- BBQ area (first come, first served)
- Complimentary seasonal organic fruits grown on the property (mangoes, guava, bananas, noni, papayas, sugar cane, coconuts, soursop/guanavana)
- Complimentary coffee and microwave use at the office (by request)
- Free parking
- Security cameras
- Laundry service available for an additional charge (ask front desk)
- Public bathroom with outside shower by pool and office

## Guest Access

Guests are welcome to explore the entire property and enjoy any seasonal fruits available. The BBQ area includes a sink, two gas burners, outlets, lighting, wood racks, and picnic tables. Please clean up after use and do not leave personal cooking items behind.

A kitchenware box with basic pots, pans, utensils, a can opener, sponge, and dish soap is available on a first-come, first-served basis with a refundable $30 deposit. Please return all items to avoid losing the deposit.

## Location

- Downtown Paquera: approximately 5-10 minutes walk
- Paquera Ferry: about 10 minutes by car
- Nearby beaches (20-40 minutes by car): Playa Organos, Playa Pochote, Playa Pajaros, Tambor
- Los Delfines Golf & Country Club (Playa Tambor): 35 minutes by car
- Bahia Rica Tours (10 minutes by car) offers excursions such as sport fishing, sea kayaking, boat tours to Isla Tortuga and Isla San Lucas, bioluminescent night kayaking, snorkeling, monkey boat tours, and seasonal whale and dolphin watching
- Bus stop across the street provides transportation to the ferry and nearby towns including Tambor (40 minutes), Cobano (45 minutes), Mal Pais (1 to 1.5 hours), Santa Teresa (1.5 hours), and Montezuma (1.5 hours)
- Curu Reserve: approximately 30 minutes by car; 75 acres with nine nature trails and beaches. Adult entry fee is $12 per person (subject to change), payable in cash at the gate. Credit card machines are unreliable due to unstable electricity.

## Curu Reserve and Tours

At the Curu Reserve entrance, payment is made in cash to a guard. Visitors sign a guest book required by Costa Rica’s National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC). The reserve is home to monkeys, native wildlife, and rehabilitated animals.

Tours such as daily trips to Isla Tortuga, snorkeling, diving, and bioluminescent tours are offered by Turismo Curu, which operates independently from the reserve. Payment for these tours is best made in town where credit card machines are more reliable.

Turismo Curu offers round-trip transport for guests at 7 AM for 1,000 colones ($2) per person each way, with reservations required.

## Booking and Rates

- Ages 0-3 years stay free.
- Additional guests after the first person cost $10 each per night.
- Some rooms have sponge foam mattresses available for extra guests at the same additional guest price; payment is collected upon arrival.
- Group rates are available for six or more people or for renting all 16 cabins; please contact directly for special pricing.
- The calendar shows availability only for this cabin; other cabins may be available on the same dates.

When selecting a cabin, please match the number of guests to the bed configuration. For example, Cabin #1 has three twin beds suitable for three singles, while Cabin #3 has one full-size bed ideal for two people sharing. If the choice does not match your party size, the host may need to adjust your booking or charge an additional fee.

## Noise and Expectations

This property is not a 1-star chain motel and does not offer soundproofing. Noise from local festivities, truck traffic, and other guests may be heard. The host recommends bringing earplugs for light sleepers.

The management posts notices requesting guests to be considerate about noise, and they are willing to remind guests if noise becomes an issue. Guests are encouraged to communicate any concerns during their stay so the host can assist.

## Value and Standards

The property provides essential comforts without extra fees such as cleaning or parking charges. Included are clean towels, linens, toilet tissue, daily maid service (except Sundays), mini fridge, air conditioning, body soap, shampoo, hot water, cable TV, private bathroom, and private entry.

Costa Rican standards include:

- Cold water is typical, but this property offers hot water in 10 units.
- Air conditioning is not standard in many parts of Costa Rica; this property provides true air conditioning, not just fans.
- Gratuities are not customary but appreciated for exceptional service.
- Septic tanks are standard; used toilet paper should be disposed of in waste bins next to toilets.

## Additional Services and Notes

- Camping is available for $5 per person per night plus a cleaning deposit ($25-$175 depending on party size). Guests must bring their own tents and gear. Contact the host directly to arrange.
- In-room massages are offered subject to therapist availability. The therapist is also a physical therapist skilled in lymphatic massage.
- Local menus with express and room delivery options are provided in cabins.
- Refundable deposits are required for beach chairs, coolers, and fishing gear.

## Nearby Dining and Opportunities

- The former Chinese restaurant on-site has relocated downtown. The building is available for rent or sale, including a liquor license and a 3-bedroom, 1-bath casita for $250,000.
- Recommended local seafood restaurant: "Las Vegas" (also known as "La Puruja"), located about 2 minutes down the gravel road, offers fresh fish with generous portions.

## Activities and Tours

The host can assist with recommendations and reservations for local tours and activities. An information book is available at the office detailing places to visit and things to do in the area.

## Host Disclosure

The host independently recommends local businesses based on personal experience and community support. They are not affiliated with or compensated by these businesses and cannot be responsible for guests’ experiences with them. Feedback from guests is welcomed to update recommendations for future visitors.

Francisco

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A very nice, safe and comfortable place to stay

Un lugar muy bonito, seguro y cómodo para hospedarse

Thank you! It's a pleasure when guests understand that, as a small family business, we can't meet the standards of other "better" hotels and rate us "as described."   I take all your points into account and saw that perhaps there was something we could improve on, but since you weren't specific, I don't know what to focus on directly (as owners outside the country, this is priceless for us since it's a great help to know where to improve).  Please let me know by private message or let my staff know while you are there, as the quickest solution to ensure your continued comfort, which would be a priority for us.  We appreciate your support in giving us 5 stars in "Overall Rating," as it is the main reason we can continue to offer our services here in the "Economy" sector of Airbnb. We hope you return soon! Nilda/Owner

Good location, good price, good room. I would stay again.

Thanks for your kind words! It is always a pleasure to have guests who appreciate the convenience of our location and for "as described" lower-end accommodations, with no expectations beyond what we offer or unfavorable comparisons that we could never be... Your 5-star rating on the “overall” review is the foundation of why we can continue serving the “budget” sector of Airbnb, and we express our sincere gratitude for being a part of our success.  We hope you DO come back to enjoy everything else the area has to offer: seasonal whale and dolphin watching, deep sea fishing, snorkeling, island hopping, hidden waterfalls, hiking trails, kayaking, horse riding, golf, Curu Reserve and a little further out, the hipster surf towns of Montezuma, Mal Pais and Santa Teresa. Thank you again for supporting our small business! Nilda/Owner

It's a convenient place for visit Curu Wildlift Refuge, quite and safe.

Thank you for your kind words but sorry you didn’t have a 5-star experience. It’s important to contact us during your stay so we can ensure you have the best stay possible.  While we appreciate your positive observations, it's important to note that Airbnb's scoring system differs significantly from other platforms whose average score doesn’t determine being dropped.  With Airbnb,  scoring 3 stars in "Overall Rating" impacts our "overall" average. Once it reaches 4.3, Airbnb may remove our listing. On the other hand, your lower scores on the 6-point survey doesn't affect it and gives us a general idea of where we need to improve without being eliminated. Considering the subjective nature of assessing "budget" accommodations, we stress that personal expectations shouldn't solely influence "overall" ratings. We encourage guests to base their "overall" score on the accuracy of our description – if we are "as described," a 5-star rating is appreciated.  Otherwise, leaving lower than 5 star "overall" scores will continue to result in limiting “budget” choices. Your 5-star "overall" rating supports us to continue serving the Airbnb  “budget conscience” community, especially in this remote area where AC and Hot Water are considered luxuries and rarely offered in “budget” accommodations. We'd be truly grateful for this support.  However, if this rating was affected by inconsistencies with the description or "major" issues, we are very sorry for not meeting them... Nilda/Owner

Small but nice. Just like you imagine it. Nothing was missing. Can be done well for a stopover on the way.

Klein aber fein. Genau so wie man es sich vorstellt. hat an nichts gefehlt. Kann man gut machen für einen Zwischenstopp auf der Reise.

Vielen Dank für Ihre freundlichen Worte und die Bewertung „wie beschrieben“ und nicht mehr, als wir in der Beschreibung einer einfachen Immobilie bieten können. Ihre „Gesamtbewertung“ von 5 Sternen ist der Grund dafür, dass wir weiterhin als „Budget“-Unterkunft in der Airbnb-Community agieren können. Wir sind sehr dankbar für Ihre Unterstützung. Nilda/Inhaberin ​

Thank you for your kind words, and most of all scoring us on "as described" in budget basic accommodations. Your 5-star "overall score" is the reason we can still offer our accommodations in this remote area with Airbnb being once it goes lower to 4.5 "overall" average they will eliminate us, we truly appreciate your support to our small business.  Wishing you a safe trip back home and always feel welcome to come back... Nilda/Owner

The place was very clean and comfortable. I would use it again at any time

Muy limpio y cómodo el lugar, volvería a utilizarlo en cualquier momento

Muchísimas Gracias!  Se le agradece cuando sus evaluaciones sean basadas en "tal como somos" en descripción y no afectadas al esperar algo mas de lo que "no" podemos ofrecer o en comparación con otros que "no" somos y nunca seremos.  Sus 5 estrellas en evaluación "general" es la razón porque podemos seguir ofreciendo nuestro hospedaje de baja gama en esta zona aislada con "Airbnb."  Gracias por apoyar nuestro negocio familiar y siempre siéntase bienvenida!  Nilda/Propietaria

Good spot to rest your head and close to the ferry.

Thanks for your kind words, many feel the same way about having the convenience of being close to the ferry!   Your "overall" 5-star support is the reason we can still serve the Airbnb community based on "as described", and not on expecting more than we can offer or comparing us to better accommodations we're not... We remain very grateful when our guests understand the Airbnb rating system, you're the reason we're still here able to offer our budget accommodations in this remote area, to the Airbnb community =)  Nilda/Owner

Quedamos muy agradecidos cuando sus calificaciones muestran que están a gusto con "tal como somos" hospedaje sencillo con servicios básicos para su disfrute.  Pues sobre todo es su comprensión al entender como trabaja estas evaluaciones con "Airbnb" que nos afecta a todos, que sin su 5 estrellas, no es posible seguir sirviendo en este sector de alojamientos económicos con "Airbnb".  Gracias, por todo su apoyo y siempre siéntase bienvenida...  Nilda/Propietaria

Great place, 6 mins away from ferry station, clean and tide, we had a great night before getting the ferry next day, we will definitely visit this place in the future.

Thanks!  We're so grateful when you score us "as described" and not expect more than what we can give.  As a small family-run business, we can't ever compare or meet the standards of a "one" star franchise Motel in detail or construction.  Nothing pleases us more than to hear you want to come back, it will always be a pleasure to have you!  Thanks for your support during the pandemic and wish you a healthy return back home...  =)  Nilda/Owner

Nous sommes désolés de ne pas avoir pu répondre à vos attentes. Nous avons expliqué sur notre liste de description, pour nous donner la possibilité de résoudre immédiatement tout problème comme la meilleure solution pendant que vous êtes "là", nous donnant la possibilité de vous montrer notre priorité de service client et nous ferions la bonne chose pour vous. Nous avons également expliqué dans notre liste de description que l'espagnol est la langue principale parlée dans cette région éloignée, donc notre personnel est limité mais fera de son mieux avec l'aide d'un traducteur. Surtout, nous avons expliqué comment votre score "global" devrait être de 5 étoiles si nous sommes "comme décrit" et si vous ne souhaitez pas que nous soyons supprimés. Airbnb est strict quant à la suppression des hébergements en dessous d'une moyenne de 4,7 et comme vous pouvez le voir, c'est très grave et injuste lorsque vous laissez des scores faibles si vous ne lisez PAS les détails de la description et attendez plus de nous que ce que nous pouvons donner. Il va sans dire que les hébergements économiques ne répondront PAS aux normes des motels de meilleure qualité et ne doivent pas être comparés à ceux situés dans les meilleures zones du Costa Rica. Pour être juste, vous les compareriez "pomme à pomme" avec d'autres hébergements économiques disponibles dans le quartier "Paquera". Si cela continue de se produire, Airbnb n'aura pas beaucoup d'hébergements «économiques» parmi lesquels choisir et vous devrez payer plus pour rester dans un hébergement de meilleure qualité, peut-être que cela n'a pas d'importance pour vous. . . mais d'autres clients peuvent vouloir choisir un logement plus «économique» et ne pas avoir à payer plus cher. Cela ne signifie pas que vous ne pouvez pas laisser vos commentaires sincères, nous voulons vraiment les écouter, donc nous pouvons faire mieux, mais l'endroit pour les laisser serait dans l'enquête en 6 parties, donnant 1 à 5 étoiles sur chaque sujet, ce n'affectera pas le score "global". Merci de votre compréhension, nous espérons continuer à faire mieux. Nilda / Propriétaire

A welcoming, and very central place. Close to the port of Paquera.

Un lugar acogedor, y muy céntrico. Cerca del puerto de Paquera.

It is what is promised in the description. A simple and well located place to stay in a beautiful region. Easy communication and check in and out. I would surely recommend it if you plan to stay in the area.

Thanks for rating us according to our description, we remain grateful to your support!  Nilda/Owner

We only stayed for one night, because of the bioluminiscense tour (must do!) and it was good. Well situated and very clean. The room (and bathroom) was bigger than expected. Good communication with the owners. They've put hummingbirdfeeders outside, a joy to watch!

Thanks for your kind words and your appreciation to our humble accommodations!  We remain so grateful for your support and so happy that you enjoyed your stay!  We hope you come back soon!  Nilda/Owner

Staying with Frank was amazing and the air conditioning was a great change that we didn’t have at any of our other air bnbs. Frank and his staff were very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend staying at Mapi’s cabin! Also their local tips were amazing to have and led us to some great food!

So happy when I see 5 stars!  You don't know what that means to us, to see you understand the 5 star system, it's to say to Airbnb, we met "as described" description, not personal expectations of what we don't have or could improve etc.  Though we encourage you to "say" anything you want, it's your 5 stars, that help us maintain Airbnb's strict 4.7 average score requirement, to not be dropped and still be here available as "budget" accommodations to other Airbnb members.   As you found out most budget accommodations in this remote area,  don't offer AC or Hot water so you make it possible with your 5 stars for us to still be here with Airbnb.   As a small family business, we depend on you as our main form of advertisement and remain truly grateful to your support and kind words!  Thankyou!   Nilda/Owner

This has everything you need if you don't need luxury.  Clean, comfortable bed & pillows, warm shower with good pressure, well positioned and powerful air-conditioner, even a mini fridge with a working freezer!  Awesome value.

Thanks so much, we're so delighted that you understand the rating system and we met "as described" description!    We remain so very grateful that you appreciate our humble, basic accommodations!  Your scores are what helps us to remain on Airbnb to continue offering simple accommodations in this remote area.  Most people don't realize that just having AC and Hot Water IS a luxury and because of the added expense, it's rarely found in other "budget" Hotels in the area, so we truly depend on your scores as to continue to be available through Airbnb =)  It's also our pleasure to serve you in whatever we can =)  Thanks Again!  Nilda/Owner

Very chiva the place, many mango trees, internet and air conditioning were a salvage. Everything was very clean and nice

Muy chiva el lugar, muchos árboles de mango, internet y aire acondicionado fueron una salvada. Todo muy limpio y lindo

Nos da mucho gusto oir y saber que entiendes el sistema de evaluacion, de que es poder lograr expectativas con "nuestra descripcion"!  Son estas puntuaciones que nos ayuda mantenernos en Airbnb para seguir ofreciendo alojamientos sencillos en el area que la mayoria no entienden que AC y agua caliente es un lujo para Hoteles "economicos" de esta area incluir.  Por eso quedamos muy agradecidos con su evaluacion pero aun mas sus palabras tan amables, espero que regreses pronto, estamos para servirles!  Nilda/Propietaria

On the whole we enjoyed our stay in you cabina. We’ve liked the very clean and big room, the birds, the Mangos and the staff. The communication with Frank was great and helpful. He answered very fast and precise. Everything was fine. Only the pool with the waterfall looked pretty bigger on the picture, but that might have been our own perceptive fault - however the pool was not that clean and we were afraid to go inside. In conclusion we really have liked the location for one night:)

Thanks, we're having issues with pool pump and the vacuum broke, in such a remote area, it's difficult to find parts but my staff is doing the best they could to keep it as clean until my husband gets there May 10th with the pool parts!  We did describe the pool measurements and we don't alter the pictures we truly appreciate your sincere private observations and will follow up.  Thanks again for your support and understanding,  Nilda/Owner

We only stayed at this place for one night, it was a good fit for that. The place is easy to find, the host describes the way well. When we wanted to check out in the morning, no one was found, so we searched for the accommodation for around 20 minutes until we found a cleaner who took the key, otherwise everything worked out smoothly.

Wir waren nur für eine Nacht in dieser Unterkunft, hierfür war es passend. Die Unterkunft ist leicht zu finden, der Gastgeber beschreibt den Weg gut. Als wir morgens auschecken wollten war niemand anzutreffen, sodass wir rund 20 Minuten suchen um die Unterkunft gelaufen sind bis wir dann eine Putzkraft gefunden haben die den Schlüssel entgegen nahm, ansonsten hat alles reibungslos geklappt.

Vielen Dank für Ihre Anmerkungen, wir werden es auf jeden Fall zur Kenntnis nehmen und in unserer Nachricht an alle unsere Gäste heißt es, dass es einen "Drop-Box-Schlüssel" beim Büro gibt, wenn Sie die Schlüssel hinterlassen möchten =) Nilda / Besitzer

Prime location for getting in late after taking the ferry! Very clean, just what we needed. Will definitely stay here again.

Nothing pleases us more than to know our guests are looking forward to their next visit and we look forward to seeing you again! We truly appreciate your support and so glad that we met your expectations. =) Nilda/Owner

The rooms were spacious, clean and comfortable. This is a great spot if you’re coming to or from the ferry or are doing one of the bioluminescence tours. The accommodations are fairly basic but has everything you need for a good price. Frank is also s plethora of knowledge for local activities and tips.

It's always our pleasure to share what we know of the area so our guests can do and see and leave enriched.  We're always happy to hear, that you're satisfied with our "basic" accommodations that helps us continue passing the savings to our guests.  Thank you for your support!  Nilda/Owner

Mapis Cabin is a very clean and safe place to stay overnight located conveniently 5-10 drive from the ferry terminal in Pacquera. It is walking distance to a big grocery store and a few restaurants. Pacquera is very small and limited for places to stay but Mapis Cabin had everything we needed plus Air conditioning and complimentary coffee. We stayed here for one night to go on the  bioluminescent algae kayak tour which was a 15-20 minute drive.

We can't express enough our appreciation for your kind words and high score which we depend on to continue being with Airbnb.  It’s always a pleasure to have guests that can appreciate the convenience of our location, that’s nearby the beaches and Curu Reserve.  We’re so pleased and grateful when we meet your expectations. Offering "one" star accommodations in this area at an "affordable price" without sacrificing the basics is what attracts most of our guests.   Thank you for your support!  Nilda/Owner

Great place very clean and great location

Excelente lugar muy limpio y excelente ubicación

Nos alegra cuando se quedan mas de una noche con nosotros!  Y de nuevo, es un placer cuando nos evaluan tal como somos pues Airbnb ve las evaluaciones diferente y un averaje de  menos de 4.5 estrellas, estamos en riesgo de que Airbnb nos baje de su lista y afectaria poder ofrecer nuestro alojamiento basico y economico en esta area que muchos aprecian como usted, nuestra "excelente ubicacion".   De nuevo muchisimas Gracias por su apoyo y que puedan visitarnos de nuevo!  Nilda/Propietaria

Good, clean place. It was an accurate online description. The amenities were minimal. AC worked well.

We're so sorry we didn't meet your higher expectations but in the description, we stated we're only "one" star accommodations.  If compared with other "one" star accommodations of the area, you'll find that we offer more, than they do  beginning with AC and Hot water, paying just as much or if a little more than them it's because we offer a little more, than they do and for me, to have AC in this HOT area is priceless!  We  still will remain grateful to your  support and hope to do better with time..  Thanks Again, Nilda / Owner

It was a nice place. You still have to take a taxi to get to the Ferry in Paquera, but it is a short and cheap taxi ride. The place was as advertised and it was comfortable. Thank you!

It’s always a pleasure to have guests that can appreciate the convenience of our location, that’s nearby the beaches and Curu Reserve and most of all, meet your expectations.   We remain grateful to your support!  Pura Vida!  Nilda/Owner

Nice, clean rooms. Located a few kms from the ferry landing. Frank is a great host and is really helpful!

Thanks Kobe Mertens! It was a pleasure to have you as a guest. A very neat and friendly person. We would love to receive you again at Cabinas Mapis

The room is in a good location, very clean and air conditioned. TV and WiFi available.

We're so very glad to hear that our staff is working hard to meet our guests' expectations and to hear you appreciate the conveniences of air conditioning and WiFi, that most budget accommodations don't offer.   Thanks for your kind comments,  Nilda (Frank's Wife)

Nilda gave us so many recommendations on things to do in the area and went out of her way to add personal touches to our stay! Great host who is very knowledgeable on the local area.

Everybody at Mapi's, is always wanting all our guests' to leave with great memories and we love to share what the area has to offer...  It's always a pleasure to have guests like you, that understand the concept of our budget "one" star accommodations in this area and leave us 5 stars, we remain grateful to you and your support!  Nilda (Owner)

Good place to stay if you have to take the ferry early in the morning 

Thanks, this is the MAIN reason most stay.   But we hope more will continue to notice the area's diversified beaches, where deep sea fishing, seasonal whale & dolphin watch, Island Hopping and so much more is offered, that meets the eye.  Especially, located off beaten path, you'll find the beaches all to yourself, the perfect place to get away from it all!  We thank you for your high ratings and hope you come back again to stay a little longer, to experience a little more of what this area has to offer!  =)  Nilda (Owner)

The attention received was more than good, they gave us proper guidance on the activities that could be done on the place and supported us at all times, thank you very much for hosting us. Highly recommended. 

La atención recibida fue más que buena, nos orientaron apropiadamente sobre las actividades que se podían realizar en el lugar y nos apoyaron en todo momento, muchas gracias por hospedarnos. Muy recomendado. 

Gracias Karina, es un placer de saber que hemos cumplido con nuestros deberes pero aun mas saber que mis empleados, la trataron especial...  Tratamos de apoyar la comunidad pequeña de Paquera dando trabajo a jóvenes para que vaya tomando experiencia en servicio al cliente, me alegra saber  están cumpliendo pero aun mas agradecida de tener huespedes como usted que nos apoya!  Gracias Nilda (Esposa de Frank)

Nice room. It has a comfortable bed and nice space for the bathroom. The location is close to the ferry (about 5 km) and close to stores and supermarkets. We recommend ask Frank and Nilda about the tours you can buy there. They are really kind giving the information you need.

Thanks for your kind words, we certainly do love to share what the area has to offer and the many tours available: dolphin and whale watching, sports fishing, the magical bioluminescence night tour, Isla Tortuga, Isla San Lucas is like an Alcatraz, other Island hopping and nearby surfer hipster towns or serene beaches...  You gotta shut me up!  LOL  but we truly appreciate our guests support, like yours,  without it, we wouldn't be here!  Thank you, Nilda

Really clean, well maintained property with spacious rooms and good WiFi. Great location for the Paquera ferry or kayaking in the bioluminescent bay. Excellent communication and helpfulness from Frank and staff.

So glad you enjoyed yourself, we're always so happy to hear that we meet our guests' expectations!  We hope you come back and stay a little longer to enjoy more of what the area has to offer!!   =)  Pura Vida!  Nilda (Owner)

Perfect place if you want to stay as close as possible to the ferry. Good restaurant also!

I went on the night kayaking tour of the biolumenscent bay the night before taking the ferry to Puntarenas and Mapi's was exactly what I was looking for as a quick overnight stay. The location, staff, and restaurant were great!

So awesome to hear that we were able to meet your needs and so glad that you were able to try out the RESTAURANT, now open and under new management! =) Nilda

Friendly and helpful staff, big room, hot shower and in a calm neighbourhood where there is not much to do without a car. We saw some hummingbirds in front of our room which was really nice. Overall recommended for an overnight stay, but breakfast would be nice. Mind you they provide free coffee whenever you want some.

We encourage all our guests to ask what to do in the area?  If you don't have transport, there is the bus right across the street, that can take you to places like Tambor, Mal Pais, Santa Teresa and Montezuma that are tourist friendly hipster towns...  When you don't ask or read our detailed listing, you may miss out =(  We try to keep our prices low and only having an average 60-70% occupancy, it makes it very challenging to offer much more but we hope one day, as that continues to improve, we can offer breakfast and other upgrades!  =)   It's why we will remain grateful to your support, THANKS!!  Nilda

We stayed at the cabins since they were so close to the ferry and we wanted to catch the early one without having to drive from other towns in the peninsula. It also gave us the chance to spend the afternoon in Curu National Park and do the bioluminescence tour without having to worry about travel from there. When I made the booking Frank suggested that he had a better room at the same rate and offered to change it himself free of charge. He was also very accommodating when we wanted to change the date and responded very quickly. The cabins are ideal if you want to spend the night at Paquera for any reason. Very clean, with hot water, air condition and TV.

So happy to hear that it met your expectations!  We're always glad to share, if given a chance...   Thanks again for choosing us for your accommodations!  =)  Nilda

Mapi's cabins are an excellent first stop in Nicoya peninsula after getting off the ferry. It's conveniently located not just to the ferry and Pacquera but also to the bioluminescent kayak tour which I really recommend. The cabin itself was clean, cool, and had fast wifi. Check in / service was super easy and helpful. The owners were very accommodating. We only stayed one night but enjoyed the location and the mango trees and cows across the street outside in the morning by the pool with our complimentary coffee. A great first landing in the jungle after getting out of the city and across puntarenas.

So happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and we met your expectations!  We truly appreciate your support!!!  =)  Nilda

We stayed here for one night because we wanted to continue with the ferry the next morning, but the accommodation is very well located. Otherwise okay, the room was clean but we did not find the price-performance ratio, as the accommodation is too expensive for what you get.

Wir waren für eine Nacht hier weil wir am nächsten Morgen mit der Fähre weiter fahren wollten, dafür ist die Unterkunft sehr gut gelegen. Ansonsten okay, das Zimmer war sauber aber wir fanden das Preis Leistungs Verhältnis nicht in Ordnung, da die Unterkunft zu teuer ist für das was man bekommt.

Mit Airbnb gibt es Kompromisse, wenn wir uns mit anderen vergleichen; Sie müssten diese Abwägungen abwägen, um zu sehen, was Ihnen am "Wert" am meisten ist ... Wir haben wirklich versucht, unsere Auflistung so transparent wie möglich zu machen, damit Sie genau wissen, was wir anbieten, damit Sie diese informierte Entscheidung treffen können. Wenn Sie mit dieser abgelegenen Gegend vertraut sind, würden Sie feststellen, dass die meisten "One Star" Budget-Unterkünfte selten Hot Water oder Air Conditioning sind und wahrscheinlich dafür mehr bezahlen müssen, da sie in höhere Sterne-Kategorien gehen müssen. Ich kann verstehen, wie man einfach über Nacht bleibt, man kann "keinen Wert für sein Geld finden", was man an jedem Ort anwenden kann, weil man nicht die Zeit hat alles auszunutzen, was angeboten wird ... Ich kann kein Deutsch, aber ich benutze einen Übersetzer, den ich hoffentlich verstehen kann. Wir bedanken uns immer noch für Ihre aufrichtige Meinung und bleiben Ihrer Unterstützung dankbar! Pura Vida! Nilda

Place is good if you need a bed and a bathroom. You can drive 5min (maybe less) to find food, pharmacy and bank. We only stayed there one night because my girl and I booked for the bioluminescent kayak tour in Bahia Rica.

Thanks for your kind words, we appreciate your sincere feedback and we hope we could always do better or at least try to go the extra mile for our guests...  Pura Vida!  Nilda

It's like the description says, during the day everything is beautiful. There are hundreds of mangoes on the newly fallen floors, next to it is a very rich small restaurant, you just have to be careful because if they look at you foreigners they will want to charge you extra. The village is very quiet but at night it seems to be a little unsafe. Everything was great with the mapi cabin.

Es como dice la descripción, de día todo es hermoso hay cientos de mangos en los suelos recién caídos, alado está un pequeño restaurante muy rico, solo hay que tener cuidado porque si te miran extranjero querrán cobrarte de más. El pueblo es muy tranquilo pero de noche parece ser un poco inseguro. Todo excelente con la cabina mapi.

Gracias, por sus palabras tan amables, me alegra tanto que estaba a gusto.  Y deacuerdo de que hay lugares donde quieren cobrarle mas si saben que es extranjero pero esto es comun en el pais como en otros paises por el salario tan bajita en cual los locales se rijen y la economia tan alta, el turista desafotunadamente es quien ellos dependen.  Y por eso se le agradece tanto su apoyo especialmente en estas areas remotas de Costa Rica. En cuanto la inseguridad, no es lo comun alli en Paquera porque es un pueblito muy acogedor y tranquilo, donde casi todos se conocen uno el otro.  El crimen violento es MUY bajo, se conocen los pocos borrachos del pueblo que se ignoran y como cualquier otro lugar se tiene que tomar las debidas precausiones para evitar que le roben como no dejar carro abiertos con pertenencias de valor a la vista.  Personalmente, las veces que he salido de noche en esa area no he tenido ningun problema, pero tampoco salgo muy a menudo de noche... Pura Vida y Gracias de nuevo por su apoyo!  Nilda

The description is absolutely accurate. Great location. The heads up that the staff speaks spanish only was extremely helpful, it helped us be prepared and we had no issues at check-in or check-out - they were very friendly!

Thanks so much for your feedback, we have taken note of it and have addressed it, we're so grateful for your support and kind words we're glad we for the most part we met your expectations and we will continue to strive to do better...  Pura Vida!  Nilda

Very helpful Tipps for the stay. Clean room. Beds are not so comfy but ok for one night. Thanks frank!

Hi Jennifer! We're always wanting to share what to do and see in the area, we're glad our tips helped out. Thanks Again for your support! Nilda / Frank's Wife

Nice place, good Internet, sometimes off .. but because of the regional network. Clean, quite, small pool, but nice to sleep..

Hi Healthylife, We're sorry about the Wifi but that's part of third world issues, connections sometimes are spotty or drop for the most part it's usually dependable but sometimes it's not... We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the rest of your stay and truly appreciate your support! Nilda / Frank's Wife

Mapi's was a great place to stay in Paquera. It's close to the ferry landing and a short walk to downtown. For us, it was incredible walking into a fully air conditioned room after a fun filled day in the local heat. The showers have hot water not just warm water. This was such a luxury. Thank you Frank for the extra comforts! As a side note, we did a kayaking tour not far away and found that four other guests were staying at Mapi's. It's an ideal place for that side of the Nicoya Peninsula :)

Thanks Rykart for your kind words! This is exactly what I wish all my guests could appreciate being in this remote area "true" air conditioning and hot water is not usually available without having to go a higher star level of accommodation and then paying much more for it... We're so happy when meeting our guests' expectations of appreciating the basics we offer along with the "extra comforts". We hope you come back! =) The BBQ will be waiting for you!   Nilda/Frank's Wife

Don Francisco, Me alegra que nos encontro, estamos muy accesible al centro, siempre queremos estar a su servicio! Nilda/Esposa de Frank

The accommodation was very well located with respect to the ferry and the town of Paquera, we were able to get to and from by public transport. Also, the room was very clean and spacious. Perfect for one night.

El alojamiento estaba muy bien situado con respecto al ferry y el pueblo de paquera, pudimos llegar y salir en transporte público. Además, la habitación estaba muy limpia y era espaciosa. Perfecto para una noche.

Irene, nos alegra saber que estabas a gusto, es siempre nuestra prioridad que los huespedes se sientan comodo y bienvenido. Agradecemos su apoyo! =)  Nilda/Esposa de Frank

They were very easy to communicate with and the property is very nice and better than the pictures. Nice room and bathroom has hot hot shower!!Love the humming birds . Nice soda nearby to have breakfast. Definitely would stay again and highly recommend!! Thank you so much!!!:-)

We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. Thanks so much for writing about your experience here, and we appreciate your compliments! Nothing pleases us more than to know our guests are looking forward to their next visit and we look forward to seeing you again. Nilda ~ Frank's Wife

Ideal starting point to the great Curu National Park and the ferry! Great employees! Nice phone & written contact with Nilda (Frank's wife) and the hummingbirds were another highlight.

Idealer Ausgangspunkt zum tollen Curu-Nationalpark und zur Fähre! Tolle Angestellte! Netter telefonischer & schriftlicher Kontakt zu Nilda (Franks Frau) und die Kolibris waren ein weiteres Highlight.

Danke für deine netten Worte!  Die meisten Gäste entscheiden sich wegen der Nähe zum Fähr- und Curu-Reservat für einen Aufenthalt. Wir hoffen, dass sie sich der Vielfalt der Strände, die wir in der Nähe sind, und anderer Aktivitäten wie Inselhopping, Sportfischen, Wal- und Delfinbeobachtung, Bioluminitäts-Nachttouren etc. bewusst sind. Wir sind immer glücklich, die vielen Dinge zu teilen das Gebiet! Ich bin so froh, dass du deine Zeit mit uns genossen hast und komm wieder! Nilda

Everything was good. Had all the basic things I needed. ie. Bed, towels, clean bathroom, hot water, ac and a mini fridge. 

Thanks for appreciating the "basic things" we offer being located off the beaten path of Costa Rica, these things may not be offered in the accommodations of the area at a reasonable price... As a family-run business our customer's satisfaction is our main priority. We pride ourselves on giving the best service and so glad we met your needs!  Pura Vida! Nilda / Frank's Wife

Quiet place, a few kilometers from the ferry from Puntarenas close to a small Tico community, with supermarkets, restaurants and ATM. Good to visit the beautiful Curu reserve and Playa Organo.  Basic but adequate to take a rest after hiking. Very friendly staff. Only downside was that the room was very damp and smelling of humidity. Had to use the dry function of the airco to get rid of the dampness.

Hi Koen! Thank you for your kind words. Please to ALL our guests, it's very important for you to give us the opportunity to resolve "any" issues while you're there, being scoring us 4 stars can result in having us dropped. We strive for your 5 star ratings and willing to work for it! If ASKED, we could have given you one of our humidity electrical boxes, that gets rid of humidity and anything else you may need. We still appreciate your observations and will follow up with my staff to turn on AC before guests arrive! Thanks again for your observations and suggestions we will take it to heart! Pura Vida! Nilda

Very close to the ferry and easy to find. We were looking to find an easy place to sleep after a long drive and ferry ride. That's exactly what this was! Great communication as well.

Thanks Seth for your kind words! The ferry being so close is the main reason why many of our guests stay for a night... We hope our guests stay longer when they realize how much more they can see and do in the area: kayaks, night tour luminescence of waters, whale and dolphin watch, visit many different serene beaches like Organos, Pochote, Pajaros etc., deep sea fishing, golf, the main attraction is Curu Reserve and visiting hipster surfer towns like Santa Teresa, Mal Pais and Montezuma. There's also even Island hopping, especially the beautiful tourist friendly, Isla Tortuga, that offers underwater helmet dives or Costa Rica's Alacatraz, Isla San Lucas etc. Or just relax at the cabins, where nature abounds, watching the hummingbirds or listening to the waterfall sounds by our pool while lying in the hammock... I'm sure where ever you went, it was all PURA VIDA in Costa Rica! Nilda ~ Frank's Wife

Great value for Costa Rica. The room was clean and quiet with wifi and air conditioning. 

Bon rapport qualité/prix pour le Costa Rica. La chambre était propre et au calme avec wifi et climatisation. 

Merci pour vos gentils mots, je ne parle pas français mais j'utilise un traducteur et j'espère qu'il se traduit correctement ... Nous apprécions également tous nos invités et heureux d'entendre le logement répondre à vos attentes. Nous espérons que vous resterez plus longtemps la prochaine fois! PURA VIDA Nilda ~ Frank's Wife

Mapi's cabin is very close to the arrival of the ferry coming from Puntarenas, the value for money and very vmbon large air-conditioned room, in the area the prices are rather high so it's nice to find this kind of accommodation.

Mapi's cabin est tout proche de l'arrivée du ferry venant de Puntarenas, le rapport qualité prix et très vmbon grande chambre air conditionné, dans la région les prix sont plutôt élevés donc ça fait plaisir de trouver ce genre de logement.

Merci, Stephane, pour vos aimables mots et votre soutien. Si nous sommes situés hors des sentiers battus du Costa Rica, vous aurez le plaisir d'une expérience unique et authentique. Vous trouverez également de nombreux hébergements à choisir, mais vous devez considérer les «compromis» à obtenir, ce que vous appréciez. Nous sommes heureux d'entendre, nous avons répondu à ces attentes. Je ne parle pas français mais j'espère que le traducteur que j'ai utilisé a fait du bon travail de traduire ce que je ressens ... Pura Vida! Nilda ~ Frank's Wife

The place wasn't a vacation destination for us, simply a spot to sleep before the next leg of our trip. I wasn't expecting a luxury resort and knew this place would be pretty basic. The room was tidy and the bed was fine. The A/C worked and the shower was hot. The staff were friendly and helpful even though we could not directly communicate due to the language barrier. For the price paid, it was an alright place to spend the night. 

We encourage to read all details to listing, so our guests won't be disappointed in any way.  The language difference is stated that our staff are limited in speaking English, not only because it's a Spanish country but in the remote area we're located, it makes it more difficult to find bilinguals.  My staff will still patiently try to communicate with guests using google translator or you could request to contact us, we're only a phone call away, using FREE Magic Jack service...  Requiring bilingual staff, limits us to finding hard working people and limits most of the locals to finding jobs, hard to come by in the area.  We can only appreciate and recognize, that the backbone to our success is having guests like you who could still see beyond this by not only accepting these cultural differences but can also enjoy the "basic" essentials we provide.  We and our staff remain truly grateful for your support!

Thanks Max for choosing US as your accommodations! I'm so glad everything worked out... Staying only ONE night, really doesn't give you the opportunity, to experience what the area has to offer or experience fully, the peaceful atmosphere, that's usually the norm here. Pura Vida! Nilda ~ Frank's Wife

Very functional accommodation, clean, good value for money, ideal for its proximity to the ferry (6 min drive). City with little interest. No breakfast included

Logement très fonctionnel, propre, bon rapport qualité prix, idéal par sa proximité du ferry (6 min en voiture). Ville avec peu d'intérêt. Pas de petit déjeuner inclus mais frigo à disposition.

We were just planning on spending the night in Paquera because it was close to the ferry but we realized that the area is a hidden gem! Frank and Nilda told us about kayaking on the bioluminescent bay near their place- so cool! A must do! The room itself was quite basic and sparsely furnished but it accurately presented in the pictures and the hosts are great!

We're so glad you enjoyed yourselves... Yes, many just pass by and don't realize the many different things available to do... There are so many different beaches, Island hopping, dolphin and whale watching, Curu Reserve and of course, what so many claim to be "magical" the bioluminescent waters at night! We appreciate that you have made Mapi's your choice of accomodation, Thanks for your kind words! Nilda ~ Frank's Wife

Nice place to stay on our way to Curu. Less than 20 minutes n'y car from the Reserva. Well located in a local neighbourhood. You need a 4 x4 car to go in this area. The room itself was all right with a private bathroom with shower. It's like a motel. It's a good choice for the price if you go in this area. 

Mapi's cabin is convenient, close to the ferry, close the curu reserve, and not far from other beaches. The staff is very kind. I discussed with Frank's wife to arrange our arrival, and for ohther information, she was very helpful and available.

Thanks Aurelien for your kind comments, we always appreciate our guests and for them giving us the opportunity to share with them, this little area of Costa Rica with the great diversity of beaches and nature it has to offer. Thanks again for your support! Pura Vida! Nilda ~ Frank's Wife

Excellent place with a great location. Close to both the tambor ferry and curu. The room was simple but most importantly was clean. The staff were nice and helpful but did not speak a lot of English.

Thanks for taking the time to share your kind comments, it truly makes us happy when we see our guests happy, enjoying what the area has to offer. It's difficult to find locals that speak English, that's why we have Magic Jack in the office, it's a FREE call to any USA calls and they know to contact us, if there's any translation, that needs mediation... We love to hear from our guests, so don't be shy to call us and let us know how we can be able to make your stay a better one or to just say Hi!   Pura Vida! Nilda ~ Frank's Wife

Franck was very nice as soon as we arrived and told us everything we could do in the area. Spacious and clean room, perfect to take the ferry early the next morning

Franck à été très sympa dès notre arrivée et nous a indiqué tout ce qu'il était possible de faire dans les environs. Chambre spatieuse et propre, parfaite pour prendre le ferry tôt le lendemain matin

Thank you for your kind words. We hope that the information has been of great help. Paquera possesses a great variety of fauna and flora to explore. It's our effort to always maintain the rooms comfortable and clean for the enjoyment of our guests. Please remember Mapi's on your next visit to Paquera. PURA VIDA

Very clean room, with AC and wifi working well which is not that common for Costa Rica. Loving surroundings with hummingbirds eating in front of your door ! A very warm and smiling welcoming, and always quick responding to any problem you could have. Thank you !

Thanks Marion, it's refreshing to have guests, that appreciate the challenges, we're faced with to provide just the basics in a third world country, especially WiFi. Being we're mostly out of the country, we rely on our guests sincere comments to let us know how we're doing so we could contact our staff, to remedy asap. It gives us great pleasure, your kind words about our staff, it's certainly a blessing and comforting to know, they're just not doing their job but doing it with a smile, while we're NOT present... You're welcome to come back any time! Thank you for choosing Mapi's! PURA VIDA! Nilda (Property Owner)

Frank was very quick to respond. He also helped with directions to Mapi's, and he even gave us some information of things to do in the area, even though he was out of the country during our stay! The rooms are very simple, but it's a great deal for the price. It's very close to the ferry, so it was nice for us getting off the ferry at night, and our taxi driver knew right where it was. There are a few places to eat, a grocery store and an ATM within driving distance. Outside of Frank, we don't think any of the staff know any English. The AC was great as well, and hummingbirds visit the feeders outside frequently. 

Kyle, I'm glad you liked your stay and appreciate what you have brought to our attention. We will follow up on the issues, we depend on our guests to let us know being we're mostly out of the country and live in the USA. So without your considerate observations, we won't know what to improve and address... Guests like you are the backbone of our success!  Pura Vida!  Nilda (Frank's Wife the Owners)

. The hummingbird feeders were a delight. The room was clean and the beds comfortable. We can't speak Spanish but the wonderful smiles of the staff made us very welcome  The coffee in the morning was excellent. Basic but great value

Thanks David, for your kind words! We appreciate, you took the time to post your comments and especially "details" appreciating how constructively we could deliver a better guest experience. We live in the USA but sporadically my husband visits, to update and address many of the "details". If you ever come back, know we have complementary Magic Jack at the office available, if you get lost in translation, so you can contact us anytime in the USA or friends and family, we're only a phone call away! Thanks again, knowing travelers have many choices, we thank you kindly for choosing us. Pura Vida! Nilda  Management

Frank gave us a very warm welcome when we arrived, Got a cup of coffee and we were showm our room imeditately, which were very nice :-) The rooms are clean, very nice with AC, a little refrigiator and sope on the bathroom:-) the kids also loved the pool a lot! Frank is very friendly , helpfull and informative and he even had the time to show the kids how to feed the many hummingbirds. We really liked the place and apreciated the big hospitality. We strongly recomend this place.

Morten it was a pleasure to have you and your family with us, we hope to see you soon. We really enjoy seeing our guest enjoy their stay with us, come back anytime.   Frank

Property is fairly described- simple, basic though functional.  What's lacking on premises is more than made up by the desire of our hosts to do anything to enhance our experience in country.  Nilda was especially helpful as a remote tour guide- would have paid up for on site help.  Frank and Nilda went OUT OF THEIR WAY to make us feel welcome in their adopted home- albeit from a distance (US).  Most contact was with Nilda -  ever trying to improve our experience in country.  Hot water was hot and air conditioning cold. WIFI  could benefit from an upgrade- which I believe Frank who was enroute from US to repair- has completed by now.

Thanks Barry, it's always a pleasure to guide our guests with their interests.  Without a plan they will miss out on so many things offered on the Nicoya side of Costa Rica.  It's also always a challenge to run a business from the US and to confirm,  Frank did install commercial grade routers which we hope could solve the problem!  Pura Vida!