Great place to stay. Nice location and very clean

Guest: Cheryl (Decatur, GA)
Date of Stay: 08/25/11 Review Submitted: 09/06/11

As a Delta employee I travel a lot and like to stay where it is affordable and comfortable. This place was both. Would stay there again. The owner recommended things to do and provided maps.

Owner response:I'd like to thank you for taking the time to post a review. We enjoyed having you and your family as our guests. We do everything we can to make your stay comfortable. Vince Scrudato

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

Loved everything about it.

Guest: Mommbrowncow (Oregon Coast)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 09/06/11

We stayed in this condo for a month during most of July and a week of August and I have zero complaints. Its very hard to tell what a place is like from pictures and descriptions but you can put aside your misgivings about this one. It was just perfect. Vince is very friendly, easy to contact, honest and upfront. The condo has everything you could need and everything was in perfect working order. Very clean and comfortable. Onsite staff is very helpful and friendly. Even with a minimal of spanish we had no problems communicating. The 24 hours security was awesome. I had no missgivings about leaving my 14 year old there if I needed to run to town or wanted go for a hike, very safe. I loved the location also. It is far enough from town to feel secluded but close enought to get there quickly. We had only bikes for 3 weeks of our stay and it was about a 10-15 minute bike ride to town to get supplies. We would often walk to town in the late afternoon and then eat dinner, get some groceries and catch a cab back after dark for 4 dollars. The Ticos are warm and friendly. More than once we had bike issues and a complete stranger would stop to give us a hand. There is much to see and do if you choose but most days our biggest decision was which pool to hang out at for the day. For sure the most relaxing vacation I have taken. The animals around the condo are really cool as well. One evening we played cards out by the pool and we were visited by a crab, a fox and a very friendly skunk. If i ever again get a whole month to get away I wouldnt hesitate to go back here again.

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

Amazing Costa Rica Vacation

Guest: PrissyBird (Georgia)
Date of Stay: 04/14/11 Review Submitted: 08/03/11

Wonderful experience. We rented the condo from mid-April through mid-May. Having the unit for an entire month gave us the opportunity to come and go as we pleased and as our schedules would allow. It was great not trying to cram a vacation and all of the experiences and sights in Costa Rica into one week. We would rent again. The unit had everything we needed. It was clean, safe, and convenient. We rented a car and drove all around Costa Rica, but our home base was the condo. It was a welcoming place to come home to. Thanks to Vince Scrudato for being so amazing -- accommodating, professional, warm, and helpful! The Smith/Butler family

Owner response:Tanya, Thank you for such a great review!!!! Vince

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

Great base for exploring Costa rica!

Guest: chillin (canada)
Date of Stay: 12/23/10 Review Submitted: 01/28/11

Villa la Colina was the perfect place to base our family Christmas adventure and a great place to chill out after the kids returned to school and work. We felt this was the best area to explore from as there was so much to do--something for everyone,sufing,zipping,hiking,tubeing,rafting,beaching or just hanging out at the pool, which is just outside the door. The listing description is accurate, it is clean, owner very helpful and the staff on site are more than helpful.The wildlife just outside the door every morning was an added bonus.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

A Delightful Experience

Guest: Francis (Portland Oregon)
Date of Stay: 11/30/10 Review Submitted: 12/23/10

The condo(s)-we stayed in two with the same owner--were both as described, clean, well maintained and possessed full amenities. The owner-and his representative-were very helpful if offering advice and in dealing quickly and efficiently with a failed water heater. Ocotal and nearby Playas del Coco are mellow, low keyed villages just beginning to feel the influence of tourism. This is no Puerta Vallarta, but a couple of villages still very close to their fishing roots. The beaches, Ocotal and CoCo are lovely, uncrowded and pleasant to swim. For dining, we can remcommend Ginger and the Hotel de Finnestere (spelling may be off there) in nearby Playa Hermosa, and La Dolce Vita and A Taste of Texas in Playa del CoCo. Great time, great accommodation, great owner. Highly recommended

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.

Guest: Sherri (-)
Date of Stay: 11/11/10 Review Submitted: 12/22/10

3rd year here at the Condo. We love it. so much to do, and we have done most adventures. Arenal, rain forest, deep sea fishing, turtle watching, snorkeling. We love to beach hop, each beach has its own personality. Ocotal is right out our back door practically, try snorkeling on the right side, by the rocks, and splash in the eddys , a perfect place for little ones to play! We love to cook, and the kitchen is wonderful. Condo is about the nicest in the Villa La Colina community. Freshly decorated, and clean clean clean. We are booked for 2011..can't wait!

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Two Weeks in Paradise

Guest: sherri (Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 11/11/10 Review Submitted: 12/22/10

This was our third stay in as many years. We had already done most of the touristy things, so this year we mostly just "beach hopped". Ocotal beach is wonderful. We snorkled, swam, and sunned ourselves to a golden brown. We love the condo. We love to cook, so the facilities for that are wonderful. When we don't cook , we go to Taste of Texas on the main drag of Coco . Icy cold bottles of Coke are just the best in the CR heat of the day. The BBQ Ribs/brisket/ect are soo wonderful. . WE are booked for November 2011..can't wait!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

Great place!

Guest: Fio (Colorado, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/11/10 Review Submitted: 06/29/10

We stayed there a week and loved it. The condo is great, clean and well taken care of. We loved Ocotal Beach too. We will definitely go there again on our next Costa Rica vacation.

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Guest: Denese Harlan (-)
Date of Stay: 03/04/08 Review Submitted: 03/04/08

Hi Vince, I did have a great time staying at the place. It was beautiful and very homey. The monkeys are in the nearby trees and it is nice to sit out on the balcony with a cup of delicious coffee and watch and hear them. The interior of the condo is lovely!! Very comfy!! Two minutes from the beaches, restaurants, activities. Great location. Lots of beautiful things to see in the area. The town of Coco is only a 5 minute drive from Ocotal. I can't wait to get back to Costa Rica.

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Guest: Angela Rasmusen (Farmington,MN)
Date of Stay: 02/23/08 Review Submitted: 02/23/08

Hi Vince, We had a great time! We caught 2 Marlin,2 Sailfish, 1 yellow fin tuna, 1 Bonito, numerous reef fish and 4 Mahi Mahi. No this is not a fish story. I know it is pretty hard to believe. We have pictures! The condo was comfortable. Lots of hot water, wonderful view of monkeys and birds from the deck. Washer and dryer work great. Wonderful location. Friendly, helpful security. Bill was wonderful. The gentleman who met us at the office and took us to the condo was very helpful. He waited for us while we picked up a few groceries at the store. Answered lots of questions and made sure we were comfortable before he left to show my sister where her unit was.

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