Vacation Rentals by Owner

Pura Vida Living at It's Best

Guest: Mike (Newport Beach)
Date of Stay: 04/07/12 Review Submitted: 04/30/12

We stayed over Easter - had 6 adults and 7 children. It was awesome! The cabanas were great, AC works perfectly, and we had great support from Juanca and the staff. The week went way too fast! Everyone enjoyed the cooking, pool, outdoor showers, ocean view, and short distance to the beach, food and town. The construction is high quality, and we definitely would go back. Furthermore, the owners were very helpful with insights and tips to make the trip a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Have fun!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Awesome place!

Guest: Jacqui (Tampa)
Date of Stay: 02/04/12 Review Submitted: 02/15/12

This place is even more impressive in person! The pictures don't do it justice. We have several couple, and some singles just there for the surf. This place was the perfect set up for us. It allows for privacy when want it, but also have a great open living space for hanging out together. Eduardo did a great job helping us out and watching to home. Great time!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, sightseeing.

Amazing Property

Guest: Cheri (Orlando, Fl)
Date of Stay: 02/04/12 Review Submitted: 02/15/12

We stayed at the property in February 2012. There were 12 of us, 4 couples, and 4 singles who stayed in the bunk house. The house had more than enough space as we never felt cramped. We could not have picked a better property that suited everyone’s needs. The house does a great job of mixing luxury and the Costa Rican atmosphere. The caretaker and maid did a fantastic job and gave us the feel of staying in a hotel, with the privacy of a house. We fell in love with the house dogs and really enjoyed taking them down to the beach at sunset with us. Playa Guiones is a great little town with a lot to do. Most people speak English and we felt very safe there. We passed on rental cars and instead rented a big golf cart that was perfect to get around in. I also highly recommend the cook, local ziplining tour, the Yoga Institute, and Captain Ryan. If you are a surfer make sure to check out the surfing Nosara website and stop by their store in town. The owner was a pleasure to work with and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was perfect. I definitely recommend this property to anyone wanting to stay in the area. We were so glad we opted for the house instead of a hotel.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A Rare Gem

Guest: Molly (Morganville, NJ)
Date of Stay: 01/15/11 Review Submitted: 01/24/11

I just came back from staying at this rare gem of a property. The decor of the rooms where just like an upscale resort. The outdoor space was fantastic where you can enjoy both covered and sunny areas to enjoy the pool. Everything is well mainted and clean with a wonderful staff to take care of all your needs. Before hand I had many questions and concerns and the owner was wonderful in getting back to me and giving me all and any information I needed. There is a terrific cook available and we just loved having every breakfast and some dinners made for us however, there are many options in walking distance or a short taxi ride. Zip lining, yoga, horseback riding, surfing and shopping are just some of the activities we enjoyed and there are many more available. This place is perfect for families or groups and I would highly recommend you take advantage!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Pura Vida Found Here!

Guest: Laura (Marin County, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/25/10 Review Submitted: 01/19/11

We had a fantastic Xmas holiday week at this rustic chic palapa, located in walking distance to the beach, "town" and yoga. The set up with four enclosed bedrooms perfect for couples plus a giant dorm/bunk room perfect for kids, worked really well. When at the house, we spent all our time in the open air living/dining/kitchen/daybedding palapa. The daybeds are fantastic for lounging while the kids played in the pool. All the furniture is really relaxed and uber comfortable. Besides being able to skip down to the beach or off to yoga at the tree top pavillion of the Nosara Yoga Institute or down to the local cafe for fish tacos and a cold Imperial, having Juan Carlos, the on-site caretaker of the house, was a huge bonus. He made reservations for us as well as personally guided us to our first adventure to town to rent surfboards and hit the grocery. He made fantastic restaurant recommendations and even got up at 6am to escort part of our party to their fishing guide location. He blends a perfect balance of being there when we had a question but not being a part of our party. And he was really good with the kids. I highly recommend this house and location to stay in Costa Rica and am fiercely jealous of anyone having the chance to go down to this magical place. Enjoy!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Dan Jacobson (New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 03/09/10 Review Submitted: 03/09/10

Recently stayed at this property. The accomodations are fantastic - modern and very clean, and the setup is ideal for a large group, with individual bedrooms and an amazing kitchen/common area. 2 minute walk to a fantastic beach. The on-site caretaker/concierge was incredible, taking care of all of our needs, yet being unobtrusive at the same time. Can't wait to return to Nosara, and will most definitely stay at this property again.

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Guest: Sage1 (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 03/03/10 Review Submitted: 03/03/10

A wonderful week. 8 adults, 3 teenagers, 1 infant in January 2010. The accommodations were perfect. Rooms spacious and tightly appointed, excellent room and equipment in the kitchen, pool & surf accessories... we lacked nothing. Communal space in the open air kitchen/dining/lounge had us all engaged every night. Juan Carlos led an amazing staff who were as involved or invisible as we wanted them to be. The beach(es) were outstanding, warm water, surf up and down the coast (I spent most of my time at the pool). The town Nosara is equally small/quaint and easy/supplies. Oh, and if you want Yoga... apparently this is your town. Just asked my wife where Nosara ranked against trips to Thailand, St John and Hawaii... Paloma Azul was top of the list.

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Guest: Linda122 (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Date of Stay: 01/29/10 Review Submitted: 01/29/10

We spent a wonderful Christmas holiday at Paloma Azul with my extended family my two small children. The house and its setting were beyond our expectations. We all loved the outdoor living space (rancho) with its comfortable seating and bright decor. The home's proximity to the beach made it very easy for our large group to spend time together as a family, while still having the flexibility to keep independent beach schedules. The unexpected highlight of our stay was the kind and helpful property manager, Juan Carlos. He did a beautiful job maintaining the property, he arranged a cook for our dinners (we actually SAVED money by eating in), and he kept a watchful eye on the house and our belongings when we left for the beaches. It will be hard to repeat such a perfect vacation experience...unless we return to Paloma Azul!

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Guest: Colin McIver (Owen Sound Ontario Ca)
Date of Stay: 01/14/10 Review Submitted: 01/14/10

Three families had a fantastic week. The house is perfectly situated close to the beach. It works very well for large groups. Juan Carlos who is on site is very energetic and helpful and a great asset. Highly recommended.

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Guest: Linda108 (Toms River, New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 12/07/09 Review Submitted: 12/07/09

We spent Thanksgiving week here with 7 adults. I was apprhensive at first about all outdoor living, but it was fabulous (even the day it rained). Juan Carlos was extremely helpful and set up zip lining for my son and his wife (he went along too!). My other son surfed every day, twice a day. Even though there is no T.V., we spent time playing games,cards and reading. Just bring bug spray as they are attracted to the light at night in the entertainment/kitchen area. HAVE FUN!!

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Guest: Jean Pierre2 (Miami)
Date of Stay: 10/09/09 Review Submitted: 10/09/09

Trip of a lifetime!! The place was beautiful. The service was great and the people are friendly. I highly recommend a visit.Close to restaurants,bars and the Beach. looking forward to seeing my new Costa Rican friends again.

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Guest: Chris Goldsmith (San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/07/09 Review Submitted: 07/07/09

We stayed there in June '09 and there were 12 of us, including 4 kids (ages 6 - 9), and we all had a great time. The place is new and clean and the house staff was very helpful. The bedrooms and beds are very comfortable and each has it's own bathroom. The palapa style kitchen and living area were a great common space, and the pool provided hours of fun. It's a true 5 minute walk to the beach... I surfed everyday I was there (8 days) and the surf was fun, friendly and warm. The town is awesome, with great restaurants and friendly folks. I would recommend the house and the town very very highly.

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Guest: chris adkins (-)
Date of Stay: 07/05/09 Review Submitted: 07/05/09

Excellent place to get away from it all. There are many activities available such as Surfing, Zip Lining or Fishing. The town also has a variety of family and individual activities available at internet cafes, resorts and individual stores. I would highly recommend this house as a great vacation site and will definitely return.

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Guest: Pierce2 (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/11/09 Review Submitted: 06/11/09

I stayed here with a group of 6 adults and 5 kids and we all had a blast. It's great for young and old alike. The beach is only a few minutes away by flip flop and it was where I learned to surf. There's a world renowned Yoga Clinic a short distance away. The open air Rancho was relaxing and comfortable and it was great to just relax on the many sofas and lounge chairs with our drinks of choice and watch the sun set over the ocean. The 5 guest rooms are beautifully decorated, with comfortable beds, and each has its own bathroom. I can't imagine staying anywhere else in Nosara.

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Guest: Blake2 (Austin, TX)
Date of Stay: 06/11/09 Review Submitted: 06/11/09

I stayed in the middle of May for 5 nights. The accomodations were great. The rooms are nicely furnished and have all of the amenities you would expect. We went fishing twice and caught sailfish and dorado. The marlin got away! We saw a lot of dolphins and sea turtles. We took the dorado to a beachfront restaurant in Playa Garza and they cooked it for us. For being off the beaten path, there are a lot of quality places to drink and dine in the area. I would return to this place.

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Guest: Harvey Balcazar (Utopia Texas)
Date of Stay: 06/10/09 Review Submitted: 06/10/09

We spent 9 days in march and 9 days in may the comfort of the place, the fresh sea food: lobster,calamari,jumbo shrimp and our own catch yellow fin tuna and dorado (mahi mahi) (great fishing area) the sun sets, walks on the beach,etc. etc. made this vacation a great experience we'll be back as soon as we can Harvey Yolanda and Mario

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Guest: Will Watson (Hermosa Beach, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/09/09 Review Submitted: 06/09/09

This was my third time to Costa Rica, and it was the most relaxing of all trips. The rooms were spacious and clean, the pool was the perfect temperature, the Palapa was so unbelievably awesome! The outdoor living room with lounge chairs, tables, and bar/kitchen added to the tranquil lifestyle. Two words: Pura Vida. Plus, world-class surfing right a walk away, zip-lining, fishing, nature reserves, and, OH, the perfect Empanada at a small bakery in town. I can't wait to go back and let the rest of the world keep spinning while I chill out and have another well-deserved vacation.

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Guest: Will6 (Manhattan Beacg, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/09/09 Review Submitted: 06/09/09

This was my third time to Costa Rica, and it was the most relaxing of all trips. The rooms were spacious and clean, the pool was the perfect temperature, the Palapa was so unbelievably awesome! The outdoor living room with lounge chairs, tables, and bar/kitchen added to the tranquil lifestyle. Two words: Pura Vida. Plus, world-class surfing right a walk away, zip-lining, fishing, nature reserves, and, OH, the perfect Empanada at a small bakery in town. I can't wait to go back and let the rest of the world keep spinning while I chill out and have another well-deserved vacation. Will

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Guest: Mali A. Cotterill (San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/07/09 Review Submitted: 06/06/09

I was in Costa Rica (CR) March/April & I had the pleasure of finding this great house to stay in while I was down there. The rooms are really comfortable & nice to wake up in. I loved having tea in the rancho (kitchen area) every morning & laying out on the loungers bronzing while sipping on pina coladas. I also really liked the decor of the place! Its well kept thats for sure. The beach was so close that it made walking out there with my surf board an easy trek. The pool was a perfect temperature every day. I highly recommend coming to this place & experiencing the joy of comfort and ease while traveling abroad. Staying at this house only enhanced my trip out to CR. Cheers!

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Guest: Rachel Billings (San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 06/06/09 Review Submitted: 06/06/09

This spot is amazing! I had the privilege of staying here for two weeks this past spring and had the most wonderful experience. The accommodations were quite comfortable - good-sized rooms with comfortable beds, overhead fans, and (as much as I love the heat) great AC. The living/eating/kitchen area is the hub of the property and is very comfortable and stylish. This place was made for relaxing! There are outdoor lounging beds for lying around in the sun, the pool is great when it really heats up, and you can see the beach (and check the waves!) easily. Also, their caretaker is great! I surfed every day that I stayed at the house and loved that I could wake up in the morning, look at the waves, grab my board and be at the beach and paddling out in under five minutes. I would definitely recommend this house to anyone looking for a calm, relaxing, and beautiful vacation escape.

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