Vacation Rentals by Owner

Guest: Nick Utton (Greenwich CT, USA)
Date of Stay: 01/05/10 Review Submitted: 01/05/10

Our family rented Casa Ying Yang over the 09 Christmas season. This is a magnficent house with great direct beach views and access perfectly situated on the main surf beach. The house facilities are impressive with well appointed bedrooms, indoor area , kitchen and outside living area with plenty of shade and a nice pool. This is certainly a world class beach home for a family looking to enjoy a great beach vacation.

Recommended for:

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/02/09 Review Submitted: 11/02/09

Casa Yin Yang was incredibly peaceful and beautiful. The wonderful ambiance of the home played an integral part in helping my family to achieve the relaxation and escape we desired on our vacation. Stefan and Nicole were very warm and welcoming. I highly recommend a stay at Casa Yin Yang.

Recommended for:

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/28/09 Review Submitted: 05/28/09

We have been going to Hawaii for around 20+ years now. We used to love the beautiful beaches, gorgeous natural beauty and aloha spirit. Now we are so glad we found Santa Teresa because it is the old Hawaii we used to love, undeveloped, uncrowded with pristine natural beauty. The beach & layout of Casa Yin is as nice as anywhere we've seen. For us it's nicer, cheaper, more convenient & much more fun. It's nice to know that the aloha spirit lives on the the PuraVida we experienced in Costa Rica.

Recommended for:

Guest: Philip Hansson (Stockholm Sweden)
Date of Stay: 05/12/09 Review Submitted: 05/12/09

I stayed three days in this amazing private tropical cottage styled house right in front of the beach and it really was the best. The house has all facilities you can ask for, it’s very tastefully decorated and you actually get the feeling that you are inside a premium lifestyle magazine. The house is perfect for 2 couples, a family or as the ultimate honey moon retreat.Stefan & Nicole is a very charming couple. They were super sweet hosts that gave a top not notch service from the very beginning. The place and the surroundings of beautiful Santa Theresa was an extraordinary experience and I'm sure I'll be returning next year.Thanks Stefan and Nicole and hasta la proxima! Greetings from COLD Sweden,Philip

Recommended for:

Guest: Ginna Passailaigue (Atanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 05/08/09 Review Submitted: 05/08/09

Luxury, oceanfront accommodations for a great value. The exterior rooms - living and dining room, pool, hot tub and hammocks offered a peaceful serenity every day, all steps away from the beach. The sunsets were amazing every afternoon. You can walk to many shops and restaurants or stay tucked away in this amazin oasis. We went surfing, fishing, zip lining, exploring other beaches and found this is the perfect place to be.

Recommended for:

Guest: Alex Collins (Atlanta,GA)
Date of Stay: 05/08/09 Review Submitted: 05/08/09

Casa Ying Yang was one of most beautiful settings one could desire. The beach is only steps away that offered some of the most incredible sunsets ever experienced. The level of relaxation will truly be missed. The home certainly exceeded all my expectations. Thanks again for such a wonderful and comfortable vacation.

Recommended for:

Guest: peter romaine (chicago)
Date of Stay: 05/08/09 Review Submitted: 05/08/09

Picturesque paradise! Living well in an environment geared towards enjoying all of the beautiful things that Costa Rica has to offer. The home is amazing - magazine style yet very comfortable and wholly relaxing. PDR

Recommended for:

Guest: Dave O. (Washington, DC)
Date of Stay: 01/17/09 Review Submitted: 01/17/09

Nicole & Stefan, Thanks for everything. We all had a great time. The Private Chef was over the top. It was the first time I ever ate 2 lobster meals in one day. The house is better than the pictures show. Super comfortable and surprisingly luxurious. I already miss my naps in the hammock listening to the waves. And your beach is one of the BEST in the world. Can't wait to come back and see another sunset. It all was smooth. From the ATV riding on along the coast to the visit to that insane Spa. Can't wait for my next visit. Pura Vida!

Owner response:Dave, Thank you for your visit. I'm glad to know that you had a great stay in casa Yin Yang. Looking forward to your next visit. Nicole and Sefan

Recommended for:

Guest: Lori Podrog (Annapolis, MD)
Date of Stay: 01/17/09 Review Submitted: 01/17/09

Stefan & Nicole, Thank you for providing incredibly amazing accomadations at your YinYang beach house. The property is all you promised and more. The views, the pool, the surf are five star. The private chef and housekeeping service allowed my family the luxury of indulgence and relaxation. The area restaurants rival any award winning dining anywhere and the adventure and local sights are breathtaking. Thank you for an amazing experience.

Owner response:Thank you Lori for staying with us, we loved meeting your family. Hope to see you soon. Nicole and Stefan

Recommended for:

Guest: Adelman Family (Toronto Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/08/09 Review Submitted: 01/08/09

We have just arrived home after spending two very relaxing weeks at Casa Yin Yang. From the time we arrived past the front gates we knew we had found a very special place. The gardens are lush, the trees are full of songbirds, you can both hear and see the ocean waves from every part of the house. My favourite was, from the big open window in the kitchen, I could see my kids surfing!!! The beaches are not crowded and are perfect for walking, which we did everyday, early morning and evening for the sunset. We were pleasently surprised at the amount of great restaurants to choose from in the area. The house comes with a book full of ideas of what and where to go, and there is lots of action if you choose, but the truth is we loved the house and location so much we stayed put most of the time. We have rented villas all over the world and Casa Yin Yang is now on favourites list. Thank you Nicole and Stefan for sharing your slice of paradise. We shall return. The Adelman Family Toronto Canada

Owner response:Thank you Nancy for staying with us. We enjoyed meeting your family and it was fun to surf with your kids. We hope to see you again. Nicole and Stefan

Recommended for:

Guest: Ann Carey (Madrid, Spain)
Date of Stay: 01/03/09 Review Submitted: 01/03/09

We have stayed at many private homes in the area over the past five years and Yin Yang is by FAR the nicest place we have rented. There isn't one thing about the house, location or service at the house that we would change. We have four active boys who were never bored, never not mesmerized by the beauty and wonders of the area and the friendliness of everyone in Santa Teresa. Nicole and Stefan have created paradise and we were thrilled to be able to share a piece of it!

Owner response:Thank you Ann for your kind words. We are glad that you enjoyed Casa Yin Yang and we're looking forward to do everything we can to make your upcoming visit, in March'09, a wonderful vacation. Nicole & Stefan Playa Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Recommended for:

Guest: Karen Shipp
Date of Stay: 12/05/08 Review Submitted: 12/04/08

Dear Stefan and Nicole We've stayed in a lot of places in Costa Rica but CasasPuraVida is by far our favorite. We had the opportunity to stay in 3 of the 4 houses on the property. I would highly recommend them all.... The location is perfect! Great surf is at your doorstep, fantastic ethnic restaurants, friendly people, spas,grocery store and much more. A secure and well maintained premises. We were looking for the perfect location and found it! If you're looking for "PURA VIDA" this is the place. Thank you all for accomodating our needs. This has been a wonderful vacation for our family. We will recommend CasasPuraVida to all our friends. Look forward to seeing you in the future! Take care! Bud and Karen Shipp Cape Carteret, NC

Recommended for: