Long Term Peaceful House in Cabuya Beach $1100/Month

• Labadee house

  Labadee house

  • Guest Carolyn K.
  • Date of stay 11/15/12
  • Review Submitted 12/12/12
  We loved our stay at the Labadee house. It had lots of character and was great for families. We especially loved the back yard with lots of room to run around for the kids. Cabuya was a nice quiet place to stay while still being close enough to everything. There are a couple of really tasty cafes nearby as well as a little grocery store. Try some decadent chocolate cake from the bakery. Noa and Jacob were really amazing hosts they made us feel as if we were a part of the community. They give great recommendations and help out if needed. They definitely helped make our short stay very enjoyable.

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• Loved our time at the Labadee House

  Loved our time at the Labadee House

  • Guest Denis
  • Date of stay 12/25/10
  • Review Submitted 01/19/11
  We stayed at the Labadee House from Dec 25, 2010 until Jan 5, 2011 and we had a great time! The house was very cozy and clean and we haven't had any major problems during our stay. The owners - Noa and Jacob were quite accommodating and helpful with answering our questions about the Cabuya area. We came to Cabuya to relax and unwind from our busy lives and found what we were looking for. We couldn't wish for better weather! Most of the time we just spent exploring different beaches from Montezuma to Santa Teresa and our favourite one for swimming was Playa Las Manchas 15 min south of Montezuma, which is a bit far from Cabuya if you are not driving. We couldn't really find a good beach for swimming within a reasonable walking distance from Labadee house. So one thing to keep in mind if you're coming to Cabuya is that you will need to rent a car or a quad to get around. A quad is a little cheaper, but it is also a lot noisier and you will all be covered in dust just after a few minutes riding that thing. Same really goes for walking, since all the roads in that area are not paved and the traffic can be quite heavy. Another thing to keep in mind is that there are bugs and that they do get into the house, but that's not really a problem specific to this particular property. Overall, we had a great time and enjoyed our experience! We would recommend this house and the Cabuya area, but you do have to be somewhat adventurous to enjoy yourself. Denis & Natalya

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

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• It truly feels like a home.

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  It truly feels like a home.

  • Guest D & Laura
  • Date of stay 01/09/10
  • Review Submitted 09/10/10
  Noa & Reem, Thank you for your wonderful hospitality! What a beautiful place you have created! Perfect for relaxing and whiling away sunny Costa Rican days. This is truly Pura Vida! We loved our time here and look forward to returning. This house has been such a welcoming haven for siestas and cooling off from our adventures of the day. Thank you for creating such a lovely home to share. It truly feels like a home. Best, D & Laura

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• This is a birder's paradise!

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  This is a birder's paradise!

  • Guest Maree and David Dunham
  • Date of stay 02/03/10
  • Review Submitted 09/10/10
  For those interested in birds, the following is a list of species seen in, or from the garden. This is a birder's paradise! Over one month, February, we have seen: magnificent frigatebird, black vulture, turkey vulture, crested caracara, yellow-headed caracara, white-tipped dove, inca dove, orange-fronted parakeet, orange-chinned parakeet, white-fronted parrot, red-lored parrot, yellow-naped parrot, groove-billed ani, common paurague, stripe-throated berruit, cinnamon hummingbird, green-breasted mango, sufous-tailed hummingbird, ruby-throated hummingbird, collared aracari, hoffmann's woodpecker, lineated woodpecker, barred antstrike, scissor-tailed flycatcher, panama flycatcher, great kiskadee, social flycatcher, tropical kingbird, masked tityra, white-throated magpie-jay, mangroe swallow, barn swallow, sufous-naped wren, house wren, tennessee warbler, yellow warbler, prothonotary warbler, blue-grey tanager, white-collared seedeater, blue-blo grassguit, olive sparrow, painted banting, melodious blackbird, great-tailed grackle, baltimore (northern) oriole, pale-billed woodpecker I can recommend a guide, "The Birds of Costa Rica", by Garrigues of Dean & for those interested in pursuing the birds of this wonderful country. Some range maps need updating, ut is is an excellent field guide. Pura vida! David Dunham Biologist, University of Toronto, Canada Mammals enjoyed by Maree in the garden: agouti, peccary, varigated squirrel, howler monkeys p.s. the birds were a joy, especially the toucans/parrots

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• Thanks again for the wonderful stay!

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  Thanks again for the wonderful stay!

  • Guest Elena & Tom
  • Date of stay 03/20/10
  • Review Submitted 09/10/10
  Noa & Jacob, It was great to take a break from a busy life in Boston and to such a warm and relaxing week in Cabuya (Newville House). We loved the house from the wonderful pool (& waterfall) to the beautiful fruit trees and hammock. Things we've enjoyed doing in Cabuya: buying fish from local fishermen & steaming it with the banana leaves in the back making guacamole! reading all the books in the house by the pool. chasing a bird out of our house (that accidentally flew in) being more mindfull of the front door (see above point!) buying the "tres leches" dessert from the Panederia wonderful walk through Cabo Blanco. trying "gallo pinto" at all the local spots - our favorite = Defin de la Luna. making mixed drinks from some local juices & "cuatro plumas" overall beautiful house friendly local people Thanks again for the wonderful stay!

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• Lovely 'home' away from home

  Lovely 'home' away from home

  • Guest Amandsm
  • Date of stay 04/11/10
  • Review Submitted 05/09/10
  We absolutely adored this place. Noa & Jacob have created a beautiful home in paradise to share with those who want to enjoy it. The reason I choose vacation rentals over hotels is because I think it creates a more authentic experience. We definitely found that here. I loved our daily walks through the village and being greeted by the local people living their everyday lives, fascinating to be a brief part of. The mornings were wonderful, we ran on the beach (some mornings even early enough to watch the beautiful sunrise) and then returned to the house for coffee and breakfast in the back garden while listening to the birds & monkeys in the nearby trees. Unfortunately we had a bit of trouble with our rental car one morning, but thankfully we called Noa & Jacob and they were able to help us get it sorted out pretty quickly without too much trouble. Thank you again for all your help and your kind hospitality. We look forward to returning again one day.

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• A wealth of beauty

  A wealth of beauty

  • Guest SarahJa
  • Date of stay 04/01/10
  • Review Submitted 04/18/10
  This is a perfect spot for relaxing, enjoying nature or exploring this wonderful part of Costa Rica. We had such a great time. It is a quiet, calm, beautiful place. The location is perfect whether you want to take day trips to explore the peninsula or just stay put and enjoy the house and everything the village has to offer. The house was nice, clean and comfortable. The garden is where we spent most of our time, hanging out on the patio or the hammock. There was plenty to keep us busy for the week. We really enjoyed the kayaking and snorkelling around Isla de Cabuya, and surfing at Playa Grande in Montezuma. This is a wonderful way to spend time away from the everyday hustle & bustle of life, get your mind right, recharge your batteries & get rid of any stress you may have. The only drawback is that you won't want to leave.

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• Fantastic!

  Fantastic!

  • Guest Carrie&Evan
  • Date of stay 01/20/10
  • Review Submitted 03/29/10
  The Labadee house was fantastic! Super funky, awesome floors, great bathrooms, etc....We spent our days on the Cabuya, Montezuma, Cabo Blanco & Mal Pais beaches. It is a great location to be close to all of these great beaches! Evenings spent with Pinto Gallo in the kitchen and dominos on the back patio. Thanks to Noa & Jacob for the hospitality! Mucho Gusto! Evan & Carrie

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• Wonderful vacation

  Wonderful vacation

  • Guest StephHeiko
  • Date of stay 01/15/10
  • Review Submitted 03/28/10
  Thank you so much for the wonderful time we spent staying at Labadee House. We really loved the beautiful details of the house and we felt so comfortable here. The days in Cabuya were so relaxing and peaceful, we liked your ideas and spent time at the Rio Lajas. We walked there along the beach in the morning, then spent several hours at the swimming holes. Mattis loved every second of that. We didn't have our own transportation, so we used the local bus, which was fun too, and also walked a lot. Perfect to have Cabo Blanco so close. Would have enjoyed to stay even longer, but maybe we will be able to visit this place again! Thanks for your help, the nice emails and the warm welcome in Cabuya! We wish you a great time & we would be very happy to meet again. Steph, Heiko & Mattis

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• Our own little sanctuary

  Our own little sanctuary

  • Guest JenniferR
  • Date of stay 12/13/09
  • Review Submitted 03/14/10
  Your home is wonderful and provided us with the rest, renewal and relaxation we were looking for. The forest covered mountains of Cabo Blanco National Park on one side and the ocean on the other. One week was not long enough to enjoy the natural beauty & friendly people of Cabuya. The house was fantastic. It is so peaceful, clean and private. Much more private than any hotel could be. We couldn't have planned for a more relaxing week. This is definitely a no-stress zone. As soon as you step outside, you can only take in a deep breath and feel the tranquillity. It is a secluded location, perfect for those who want a relaxing holiday, near enough to amenities, but far enough to have solitude if desired. There are beautiful beaches, a few nice restaurants, a couple of small supermarkets, and it is truly unspoiled. It takes a little bit of effort to get there, with the bumpy roads, but it is certainly worth it. I would highly recommend this home & this area.

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