Secluded Honeymoon Getaway! Gato Cansado [#206977] | View Property
Nosara
House, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 3)
$100 - $120/nt US Dollars
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Great place- private, clean and cute!
Great place- private, clean and cute!
- Guest Gracie1226
- Date of stay 06/22/12
- Review Submitted 06/27/12
We had a great time at Gato Cansado! The place is close enough to amenities and the beach, but far enough up the road to be private. We walked to the Nosara Yoga Institute and the beach from the house. The pool is great and the house is well stocked. Perfect for a couple! We enjoyed lounging in the pool and hanging on the front patio. Bring along CDs or some music to use the great outdoor speakers. Awesome place!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway.
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We loved Gato Cansado!
We loved Gato Cansado!
- Guest Tara C
- Date of stay 06/11/12
- Review Submitted 06/27/12
We wanted a private location that was close to the beach, but more private than a resort or hotel. Gato Cansado gave us that feel. We made many of our breakfasts at home (GC), some dinners, and while the kitchen tools are definitely used often, we were able to pump out some tasty food! Sidenote: Go to the M/W/F morning vegetable truck outside of Robin's for fresh & CHEAP produce. Back to the casita: The locks were secure, there was a safe, linens, towels, a local phone & WIFI are provided. The pool temperature was perfect while we were there and it was SO great to be able to cool off without worrying about other people. There were also quite a few services provided: pool maintenance person comes once a week to clean the pool (the net is left at the house also so you can clean too). Our stay was 10 days long, so the house cleaner came on Saturday to clean; she did dishes, laundry, floors, etc. It was great! The property management company was available to answer questions and send any help we needed. A/C: We paid the extra fee to make AC available, however, it is really common for the AC unit to trip the breaker. After that happened to us two times in a row, we decided to not use the AC at all. With the windows having glass shutters instead of window panes, it would have been pointless to 'cool' the house anyway. My advice: don't buy AC and drink cold cocktails during the hottest part of the day to cool you down. We truly did not need AC. Most favorite thing Front porch and pool Least favorite thing The house IS on top of a hill and we had not considered the effect a hill would have on our decision to ride bicycles for transport. We ended up walking our bikes up the hill every time we came home. I would still stay at Gato Cansado again, and would rent bicycles again, but it would be a luxury to have a golf cart or ATV instead. Loved Gato Cansado. We were very happy with our choice and all the amenities!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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The Mallouks
The Mallouks
- Guest JEM
- Date of stay 04/03/12
- Review Submitted 04/10/12
Absolutely the perfect little house for a couple wanting privacy and everything you need to feel at home. Fully equiped kitchen, washer and dryer, little pool. Totally private at the top of the road, neighbors on one side only and the rest is just open jungle with many visitors such as howler monkeys and even cows. The only thing missing was a BBQ. Nosara is a great place to kick back and relax, renting an ATV is absolutely a must to explore the nearby towns. Our rental 4x4 was fine for getting there but the roads are so bumpy we just parked it and rented a jungle buggy and it changed our whole experience, not only is it way more fun and comfortable you get places twice as fast. Go south to Samara for cute little town with lots of shopping and go north for secluded beaches and amazing scenery. We did the miss sky zipline and it was amazing. There is a pizzeria near Gato Cansado that is incredible for those nights you dont feel like cooking. This experience was far better than any hotel and if we are ever in Nosara again it will be for the Turtle nesting and we will deffinately stay here again.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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As advertised...
As advertised...
- Guest Matrix
- Date of stay 03/01/12
- Review Submitted 04/07/12
Perfect for couples (or in our case, +1 infant). The construction next door is now complete so that's not an issue.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.
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Amanda
Amanda
- Guest Amanda
- Date of stay 12/13/11
- Review Submitted 12/27/11
My husband and I ended up only staying here for one night! Tory the owner e-mailed us the night before we left for our trip, to tell us that their was construction going on and asked if we wanted to stay somewhere else. It was too late for us to find something. But once we got their it was AWFUl! The construction is RIGHT next door, and they started sawing and hammering at 6am. And then the house itself was filled with bugs, and my husband ended up killing a scorpion in the kitchen too! We e-mailed the owner, and requested our money back for the 2 nights we didn't stay, and she would only refund one night! The construction is not even close to being finished, so I would not recommend staying here. Its not a safe area either!Owner response: The lot next to Gato Cansado has been under various stages of construction in 2011. I was assured it would be completed by November 2011, prior to Amanda’s stay. We stayed at Gato Cansado for the 10 days previous to their visit and experienced the construction noise. It was an inconvenience and we immediately notified them so they could seek other accommodations. We provided full disclosure as soon as we knew its status and the extent of noise. We offered to let them out of their rental contract and refund the full amount. Those chose to stay, so splitting the difference was a compromise. The construction of the house is done and the remaining activity is the woodworkers making the furniture, which should be completed in January 2012. As mentioned, we were at Gato Cansado right before their visit and the house is in excellent shape. Nosara is in the tropics and there are bugs. However, my husband and I have traveled all over the world and Nosara is far less “buggy” than many other places we visit. Simply keeping the screen door closed will prevent them from entering the house. As for the xenophobic comment about the area not being safe, the people we have met in Nosara and Costa Rica are some of the friendliest and warm-hearted in all of Central and South America. We very much enjoyed talking with the carpenters working next door and all of the locals. They are always waving and smiling at us when we go by- they even showed us around the house that was being built. We have never had any bad experiences in all of Costa Rica. It is unfortunate that this couple did not have a good time in Costa Rica and should maybe choose and alternate destination for their next vacation.
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Cozy retreat
Cozy retreat
- Guest Julie & Ian
- Date of stay 03/08/11
- Review Submitted 03/24/11
Gato Cansado was a fantastic place to stay. Situated at the top of a small hill, it was close enough to walk to the beach and town, but far enough away for absolute privacy. Pool is the perfect size & temperature for a mid-day dip. Cute, cozy, every amenity you could need, and very helpful house manager. We had a great time watching the monkeys as we walked to and from the beach. Highly recommended--we can't wait to go back for a longer stay next time!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway.
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Second Honeymoon
Second Honeymoon
- Guest Jennifer
- Date of stay 08/07/10
- Review Submitted 02/16/11
A great place to relax - whether reading in the hammock, lounging in the pool and at the beach or walking in the jungle. The location is perfect. Guiones beach is a wonderful beach. Close enough to town to walk and get what you need and yet very private and quiet. The monkeys are so fun. We even enjoyed hanging out listening to the rain.Recommended for: Romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Gato Casado is a little gem you don't want to pass up!
Gato Casado is a little gem you don't want to pass up!
- Guest Sue
- Date of stay 06/06/10
- Review Submitted 02/17/11
When my compannion and I visied Costa Rica, Gato Cansado was most definitely one of our highlights! Its privacy and calmness brought solice. The sounds of jungle creatures and the visits of the monkeys swinging above the casita brought adventure! The private pool was a refreshing treat after walking home from the beach and offered peaceful solitude at night. Moreover, the quaint one bedroom house is well kept and well-managed. I would highly recommend Gato Cansado!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Monkeys and More....
Monkeys and More....
- Guest MissingGatoCansado
- Date of stay 06/05/10
- Review Submitted 02/22/11
A great to place to stay! Perfect size, Close enough to beach and town, far enough away for privacy. Cold pool perfect for cooling off and watching monkeys in the afternoon. Great property management! Can't wait to visit again!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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- Guest Keith & Anna1
- Date of stay 05/13/10
- Review Submitted 05/13/10
An absolute wonderful stay. We could have not asked for a better honeymoon. Great location and very private but close enough to the beach and surf. We cannot wait to come back to Nosara! Highly recommended!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Great pied-a-terre in Nosara!
Great pied-a-terre in Nosara!
- Guest Stan
- Date of stay 04/19/10
- Review Submitted 05/03/11
Located on a hiltop, this one-bedroom hideaway is equiditant and a short walk from Playa Guiones and the Nosara Yoga Institute. Featuring a sparkling dipping pool and a lovely patio for breakfast and watching sunsets, the house has a washer-dryer, modern bathroom, and air conditioning if you need it. During our late April stay we found the ceiling fans to provide enough cooling. Kim, the on-site property manager, could not have been more accommodating, orienting us on the windy roads of Guiones, and assisting with a grocery store stop. While walking everywhere is a possibility, we rented a cute yellow Honda ATV, and strapped on our yoga mats for trips to the Yoga Institute and everywhere else. Renting a car is also a possibility, but bikes or a 4-wheeler seemed more fun for around town. The town has some 12-15 good restaurants, so while cooking in is a possibility, we limited that to breakfasts, and sampled the local venues for dinner. Nosara and the Guiones beach area have bumpy gravel roads, sometimes dusty, and this includes the road into the aarea from Nicoya. So we opted to fly in with Nature Air from San Jose. It was a wonderful flight with breathtaking scenery. The beach is super-clean, full of surfing activity, and backed by a 200-meter conservation area. This means that there are no beach joints for hanging out, and the bars and cafes are centered more around the adjacent village. So it has a different feel from most beaches, which have development right up to the tide line. (There are beachside hangouts on nearby Playa Pelada, if you need to experience someting less pristine.) So, all in all, we loved our time in Nosara and bid a fond farewell as we moved on to the Arenal Volcano and the interior rainforest.Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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- Guest Ruth M.
- Date of stay 04/13/10
- Review Submitted 04/13/10
We were totally satified, comfortable and happy during our 6 week visit to Nosara, Costa Rica. My Husband and I would go back there in a minute. We highly recommend Gato Cansado.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Private and Relaxing
Private and Relaxing
- Guest Josh
- Date of stay 04/10/10
- Review Submitted 03/18/11
The Gato Cansado is a great private little home at the end of the road with few neighbors but the Howler Monkeys and White-nosed Coati (sweet little guys who love to drink from the pool in the heat of the day) Short walk to the uncrowded beach for amazing sunsets and great surf for all levels. If the locals tell you the Rodeo and Fair is going on in the town of Nosara, do not miss it! - bull riding, great food and people.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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- Guest Dan and Courtney
- Date of stay 02/22/10
- Review Submitted 02/22/10
Perfect vacation home! Super private and relaxing location with a short walk to the beach. Monkeys were the coolest! Happy to spend our Honeymoon here. Look forward to our return!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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- Guest JEN49
- Date of stay 01/04/10
- Review Submitted 01/04/10
Gato Cansado was a perfect home away from home on our 5 week trip to Nosara Costa Rica. It is clean, bright, comfortable and private. Monkeys swing through the trees above the house and watch while you take a dip in the pool. The house is close to the beach, the grocery store and restaurants. You will not be disappointed!!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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Great Vacation Spot!
Great Vacation Spot!
- Guest emily
- Date of stay 05/22/09
- Review Submitted 03/29/11
I stayed at Gato Cansado in spring and the weather was great. We could watch the monkeys and birds right from the porch and the pool was perfect for cooling off in the afternoons. The house was perfect size with all the amenities, very clean and new feeling. Its just a short walk or bike ride to the beach and cute little town. The beaches are beautiful! Shallow water and perfect waves for learning to surf or playing in with kids. I would highly recommend Gato Cansado!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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