• Paradise for Canadians!

  Paradise for Canadians!

  • Guest Diana
  • Date of stay 02/01/11
  • Review Submitted 03/28/11
  My family of 4 has just returned from staying at Casita Louisa. We woke up everyday to families of Howler Monkey's in the trees. We would sit and watch the monkey show with awe. Babies galore!! It also seems there is a 'monkey hiway' passing right over Casita Louisa's front gate. We were within touching distance of these Howler families MANY times!! So amazing! You cannot get this in an apt. Complex. Not a chance! The pool is dubbed by the locals as being THE best pool in Nosara. It's like swimming in your bathtub...again amazing!! My daughter learned to swim in 2 days!! Wow! We pretty much lived on the patio and in the yard, so, private and beautiful. Again WOW!! This part of town is quiet and we seemed to have the beach (Playa Pelada, a beautiful stroll away) to ourselves. We fell in love with Costa Rica here! The house is VERY well stocked. We had everything we needed. Steve and Sue (caretakers) are amazing and super helpful (thanks you guys). There is no air conditioning and it does get hot, but there are plenty of fans to cool you off and help you sleep. When you stay here you get your moneys worth and MORE!! the reason I gave this spot 4 stars instead of 5 is that we were concerned over the low pay the Tico staff is receiving. We tipped the maid every time she came to make up for this. I really hope this will change as slave labor is illegal. It's my opinion the American operated business' are taking some advantage of the locals. I hope this will be stop. Even if you have to charge more per night. It is definantly worth it!!! Thanks Joie. We will return one day.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, girls getaway, families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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• We lived here for 4 blissful months

  We lived here for 4 blissful months

  • Guest DrAngela
  • Date of stay 08/08/09
  • Review Submitted 04/25/10
  Very comfortable house, owner was easy to deal with, local property manager was kind and quick to respond, maid and gardener lovely people--friendly but also respectful of our privacy; proud of their excellent work. Photos are accurate--I took some of them! We have a very busy 4 year old child, and this house worked great for us. Because of the simple, handmade furniture, the house is elegant but hard to damage. The entire property is enclosed by fencing so as long as the gate was closed, we didn't worry when she was out in the yard. Also, the house was designed to let in breezes and vent out heat; it was like living in the most comfortable tent you could imagine, with nature right there but experienced from a king-size bed under a powerful ceiling fan. There is an enormous old guanacaste tree high above the property and the pool, and we spent hours watching monkeys, iguanas and birds up in its canopy. This house is the perfect distance from the bustle of Guiones; my reflective, nature-oriented family was very happy here--in 10 minutes we could take our quad over to the restaurants and shops in Guiones, or to the stores in Nosara, but then retreat to quiet Pelada to recover our equilibrium. There is daily yoga just 100 m away, at Nosara B&B, and an astonishing beach just around the corner, and several very nice restaurants right here in Pelada. When we first arrived, I was exhausted from years of hard work, and spent hours every day just sleeping and walking the beach; by the end I felt like myself again for the first time in years--peaceful and confident. Finally, the house is all ground-level, suited to folks with limited mobility. Two things to consider: A low door sill (perhaps .75 cm in height, with graded edges) between the rancho and the living room, and a low wall to step over to get into the master bedroom shower. Also, the driveway is gravel. However, more accessible than most Costa Rican houses, which are usually several steps above ground level. My mother, who has arthritis leading to severe discomfort in her feet, would have found it very comfortable to negotiate. We would love to stay here again one day.

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

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• Pool makes the house!

  Pool makes the house!

  • Guest 2stuart2
  • Date of stay 02/23/10
  • Review Submitted 03/26/10
  The pool was great, day and night! Just 3 blocks to beach and can easily walk to La Luna for great meal out on the sand. Joie was a wonderful host, sent lots of info before departure and answered all questions quickly. We lived on veranda, hamocks, and pool.

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

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  • Guest Cliff
  • Date of stay 01/10/10
  • Review Submitted 03/23/10
  Hi Joie, We made it back home yesterday and wanted to thankyou for letting us stay at your beautiful home. We had a great time and really enjoyed all that Nosara has to offer. Our daughter loved the pool, monkeys and Gato. Richard was awesome as well as Jose and Isabelle, they all made us feel like family. Sad to be home, we could have used 3 more weeks down there. thanks again

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  • Guest Jim
  • Date of stay 02/08/10
  • Review Submitted 03/23/10
  Hi Joie, One day you may need a favor from me, and all you need do is call. I owe you. From the bottom of my heart please accept my profound thanks for making this trip happen for **** and I. I know that you made us an incredible deal, and this has been an incredible trip. **** asked me to please extend her thanks. She is in love with your house. Tomorrow we leave early for San Jose. Isabell and Richard, they are priceless. Both have been incredibly kind and helpful. We hired Isabell for an extra couple of days. Yesterday she joined us for breakfast prior to cleaning. We quizzed her in our broken spanish about her boyfriend, and valentines day. When we got home she had made a heart out of towels on the bed and placed hibiscus flowers along the top. All my best,

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  • Guest Sasha
  • Date of stay 02/01/10
  • Review Submitted 03/23/10
  Just wanted to drop you a note and tell you what an awesome time we had in Nosara. I totally wanna move there now! I could live in a place that great forever. The house was absolutely beautiful and it was just so perfect. All we did was go to the beach and drink and eat. Such good times. We listened to Michael's cd A LOT. It's so good! He's so talented!.......We had such a wonderful time. I can't wait to go back and visit the second I get the chance. I can't believe how beautiful it is and how friendly the locals are. Thank you and Michael again so much for everything! You guys rock. Sasha

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T'giving,Dec 19-Jan 2. .................... $1250/week
Peak (Jan 03- March 30) 5 night min. .. $140/night .. $995-per week, mo.rate avail
Spring (April-June) 5 night min. ...... $120/night .. $795-/week 
Summer (July - August) ..............   $895-/week ..  $2500-/month inc AC
Green (Sept - Dec 15).............   795- a week   1900- per month
All rates are for 4 persons, 5th is 10- a day extra
One time cleaning fees for the stay 75-week, 100- longer
Any Special Offers shown may not include AC Charges

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.