Poolside 2-bedroom condo in Coco, Green Life sleeps 4 and features an on-site washer and dryer. Walk to shops, the ocean, local dining, and beachside mornings beneath tropical trees.
The Space
My wife and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary in Costa Rica. We had an amazing experience and decided to look for a condominium there. During our visit, we received a business card from a real estate company and planned to rent a property while searching for a place to buy.
After returning home, we contacted the real estate agent for recommendations. Although he was not affiliated with a company in Coco, he recommended the area.
We later reserved a room at the Palms Hotel and flew to Coco to search for a property. We arrived in early January 2017 and were referred to a local real estate company. After a week of viewing properties, we purchased a one-story unit in a half-duplex.
The condominium was close to the pool and had an on-site washer and dryer. We appreciated the trees and flowers, as well as the short walk to shops and the ocean. My wife had always wanted a home near the beach, and this condominium suited us perfectly.
Our Getaway
This condominium became our getaway. We brought clothes, dishes, and other necessities to Coco so we would not need to travel with a lot of luggage in the future. That arrangement worked very well.
We moved in during February 2017 and stayed for several months. We enjoyed walking along the road to the beach, admiring the palm trees and flowers, and occasionally spotting an iguana.
Activities and Experiences
We loved the sea, and my wife especially enjoyed searching for seashells. Most mornings, we walked along the beach into town for breakfast. We also found places for massages and haircuts.
Fishing was another favorite activity. Our preferred fishing charter was operated by Comey and Benny, who took us and our friends fishing more than 10 times. We caught tuna, jack, red snapper, mahi mahi, and other fish. During these outings, we also saw turtles, whales, dolphins, birds, and other wildlife.
We enjoyed local tours and saw sloths, monkeys, kinkajous, coatis, and other animals. Other memorable excursions included:
- Visiting the hot springs
- Exploring La Leona Cave
- Riding in an ox cart
- Touring a coffee plantation
Memories
My wife and I enjoyed the condominium very much. It was our place to relax and escape from everyday life. We met wonderful people and made wonderful friends.
My wife died of cancer on August 24, 2018. I am grateful for the memories we made together and believe in enjoying life while we can.
Guest reviews
4.9
· 13 reviews
4.8
Cleanliness
4.8
Accuracy
4.9
Communication
5.0
Location
4.8
Check-in
4.9
Value
What guests are saying
5
Rocio
1 year ago
We really enjoyed ourselves.
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5
Candice
1 year ago
Absolutely loved my time at Green Life! It was literally everything we were expecting. Aunt was a 15 minute walk to the beach. There was a lovely coffee shop just down the street. A small supermarket did not even need a car during my time there. The host was so wonderful to work with great communication. I would definitely stay here again.
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5
Melanie
1 year ago
Great stay! Walkable to restaurants and the beach and always had parking available. The pool is also very well kept.
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4
Nicola
1 year ago
We both enjoyed our stay at this condo location. Upon arrival the first impression was all seemed well, albeit slightly dated. However, a few negative issues occurred, such as the cleanliness under & behind furniture (dead cockroaches), as well as the toilet roll holder flaps being unhygienic underneath! The master bedroom toilet flush needs replacing due to usage, the kitchen lacks suitable surface space & lighting for food preparation. Also lacks suitably sized saucepans for regular cooking, there is only one heavy glass Pirex dish, no baking trays for use! The electric kettle works intermittently (so we used the whistling kettle on hob) & the electric toaster's underplate is held together with masking tape! The property's front door lock is out of alignment & quite fiddly to operate. We feel the property needs some TLC & some tweeking here & there. Happy to stay at location again.
5
Keith
2 years ago
The condo was great. Could have done with a few more pots and pans but other than that everything was there. The host even bought beach chairs before we arrived.
5
Frann
2 years ago
Green Life #10 has an airy feel for a compacted 2-bdrm, 2-bath, the kitchen is laid out with quiet closing drawers and cupboards. The appliances were modern even complete with a disposer. The fridge has a lot of room, but due to the hard water, the water and ice dispenser were not hooked up. The AC (3) and ceiling fans (4) worked very well to keep the condo very comfortable, even in the throes high humidity and high temps. The only drawback were the bathrooms . . . the shower, the sink and toilet were super clean, but there is no room beyond the bathroom duties (get in and get out), clean white walls with high ceilings gives the bathroom of a lot more room. Living room is fully equipped with a sturdy, but comfortable sofa with a recliner/rocker right next to the sofa. The drapery is bright, airy and cool looking, plus heavier drapes to help minimize the heat of the sun shining thru the sliders. All in all, I would not hesitate to book my next visit to Costa Rica with Elizabeth.
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5
Dawn
2 years ago
Was a great start to our trip very comfortable loved the pool Elizabeth was very responsive and helpful would come again
5
Cristina
2 years ago
Elizabeth was incredibly responsive. Place as described and would stay their again! Great pool and walkable safe, location.
5
Bill
2 years ago
really nice. wish we were there right now
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5
Chris
5 years ago
Great little condo with a well equipped kitchen. Fantastic big pool that we usually had to ourselves. Safe quiet community with security patrols. The beach is a 5 min walk, or 10 min walk into town. Shops and restaurants at the end of the road. Recommended.
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