Vacation Rentals by Owner

Good place for viewing wildlife

Guest: Terri (Tampa, FL)
Date of Stay: 04/23/12 Review Submitted: 04/29/12

We enjoyed our stay at Casa Dakini in Punta Uva. Positives: location allowed us to experience howler monkeys and and other wildlife each day. We previously stayed on the beach north of Puerto Viejo and didn't have as many wildlife opportunities as this location. Deck was great for relaxing and viewing birds, monkey's and beautiful vegetation around house. House was clean and had good ventilation. Owner was very helpful and provided a lot of info before we arrived. Beautiful beaches were only a 5-10 minute walk away. Negatives: Oven did not work. Road that leads to house required 4 wheel drive vehicle which we did have. It's gravel and stone and had large potholes (not the owners fault, but still a consideration) Owner did make us aware of this. Caretakers were nice enough, but could have been more helpful in letting us know what was in the area. Seemed rushed when checking us in and out. We would have appreciated an updated list of restaurants in area and approximate hours of operation.

Owner response:Thanks Terri - sorry you had trouble with the oven, it is working but sometimes the electric starters get pushed out of position and you need to use matches to light the burners - instructions for all the house equipment is in the Guest Guide at the house. And we'll work on updating the restaurant list again...there are so many new places opening, others closing and changing owners/names etc that we decided we'd just let the Lonely Planet Guide do the legwork and have visitors discover them on their own! As for the road...indeed the condition does vary from good to bad depending on the weather and how recently the road-workers have smoothed it out, but we always recommend 4WD anyway, not just for our access but for the area as a whole since you never know when you'll need those extra few inches of clearance and grip!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

A Great Holiday!

Guest: Diane (Saskatchewan, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/18/12 Review Submitted: 04/15/12

Hi Geoff - We loved the house and loved the view of birds and flowers and monkeys! Caretakers Kari and Pascal were great. They were both so helpful in every way, and we loved the maid Rosa. She was a great cleaner and we loved her doing some laundry Great holiday and we will recommend your home. Best Diane and Geoff

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Short but sweet!

Guest: Clare (Victoria, Australia)
Date of Stay: 03/13/12 Review Submitted: 03/25/12

Hi Geoff, We LOVED it! travels are over unfortunately but we had such a great time at the house...spent a lot of time on the deck drinking cocktails and reading! Thanks so much!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A highlight of a 3 month trip !

Guest: worldtraveller (England)
Date of Stay: 02/26/12 Review Submitted: 03/25/12

Hi Geoff - Punta Uva is one of those memories that creep into my mind unbidden, and one of the few places I feel I would like to go back to someday. It is a great environment for thinking, writing and just being. The house was perfect for me, the gardens were immaculate and I can understand why you enjoy it there so much.I genuinely feel that Punta Uva was a highlight. I loved it there, just the lazy vibe and waking up to the sounds of the jungle, taking daybreak walks up the lane and seeing so much wildlife close by. I cycled to Manzanillo and hiked part of the coastal trail and ate lots of chocolate icecream from the local farm – the best in the whole world and very disappointing that they ran out by the end of the week. The house was perfect and beautifully integrated into the landscape. It was lovely to sit on the deck into the evening, with a surprising lack of bugs! Best wishes!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

OMG. SO AWESOME.

Guest: Laura (Trumansburg, NY, USA)
Date of Stay: 02/11/12 Review Submitted: 03/08/12

Magical house in a magical place. never got used to the view from the porch. traveled with my husband and 7 year old son and elderly father. My dad is an artist and was in heaven painting right from the porch. Punta Uva beach is the best I've seen and wonderful for children - nice waves to ride in on a boogie board. The house itself was just amazing - stayed cool, comfortable. So much wildlife and flora surrounds, astounding. LOVED Kari and Pascal - so helpful and caring. House was cleaned every few days - spotless. what luxury! We usually don't go back to places we've been, but this time, we may have to break that rule.

Owner response:Thanks so much Laura - this is what makes it all worth it!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Everything and more...!

Guest: Cynthia (Vancouver, Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/10/12 Review Submitted: 02/17/12

Hello Geoff!! Casa Dakini is everything you described and probably a bit more. We really enjoyed the home itself and all of the creature comforts it offered. Kari and Pascal are real gems and did a great job of welcoming us and handing us a cold coconut while explaining the house, giving us a local map, sharing some basic tips on being a tourist in Costa Rica, chatting with Lucy about our bike rental, giving us a cacao to feast on, and being available for anything we needed. For Rocky and I the driveway and basic geography of the area was fabulous. We spent our two weeks pedalling up and down the roads in the mornings and body surfing in the afternoons. Our weather was really amazing given the transition month. As for local attractions....we loved the rescue sanctuary! And our best meal was at Pita Bonita with Selvin's coming in a close second. All in all we had a RELAXING vacation and would recommend this part of Costa Rica as a place to experience. Thanks for the opportunity! Best regards, Cynth

Owner response:Thanks Cynthia - it was a pleasure to have you as our guests!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Fabulous beyond belief!

Guest: Richard T. (Decatur, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 01/06/12 Review Submitted: 01/19/12

Your house is just lovely. We had a great time staying there and were able to accomplish many things relative to our land in Cahuita while we were there, namely paying the taxes! The architecture of your house is fantastic. It is obvious to us that much thought and consideration went into designing and building your home so that it complements the land and maximizes the fantastic rain forest and ocean view. Your architect, Edgar Brennis, designed and built our home in Rosario de Naranjo and quite honestly builds the most spectacular homes in all of Costa Rica. Cheers to Edgar for building another Costa Rican masterpiece! It was simply delightful hearing the howler monkeys each day but it was not an interference or intrusion..... They seemed to know when we wanted quiet time and somehow abided! What an amazing home you have. We especially like the open kitchen and the hammock on the deck... it is so peaceful and relaxing to hang out there... Reading, napping or having cocktails and chatting, Everything was in terrific working order when we were at Casa Dakini and everything looked just great. Kari and Pascal (caretakers) are great. Kari was very helpful to us and did a wonderful job. She had stocked the refrigerator for us with all of the things we had asked for. Your well appointed kitchen is terrific. Kari mentioned that she is a trained chef and in the future we will ask her if she would be interested in possibly being hired to cook a dinner or two for us. We look so forward to returning to your lovely Casa Dakini for another visit. It is simply fantastic! Thank you again for sharing your lovely piece of paradise with us!

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

awesome!

Guest: Jennifer (Alberta, Canada)
Date of Stay: 06/22/11 Review Submitted: 08/02/11

Hi Geoff - We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casa Dakini. Ana was awesome and we liked having her there to chit chat with and get a more local perspective of things. The house was awesome and we loved sitting on the deck and looking out at the view. The gardener showed us the sloth and her baby hiding in the trees and some of the other animals. We appreciated the gate and the slight removal from town as it made us feel safe. We would gladly stay there again on our trip back to Costa Rica! Thankyou very much for letting us use your house.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Honeymoon-worthy!

Guest: Annie (Ann Arbor, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 06/22/11 Review Submitted: 07/06/11

Hi Geoff, Everything was INCREDIBLE at Casa Dakini! Definitely worthy of a honeymoon :-) we did a lot of porch sitting and swimming and relaxing and enjoying the great restaurants in puerto viejo, it was hard to leave. We loved Ana as well, she was so helpful and friendly. Thanks for everything, we hope to be back someday!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful Accommodations in La Jungla!

Guest: Angel & Tara (Seattle, WA/USA)
Date of Stay: 04/18/11 Review Submitted: 04/28/11

Falling asleep to the cacophony of sounds of the rain forest, awaking to the sound of howler monkeys, and spending afternoons in the hammock lounging to the sounds of the waves crashing on the shore below. Fantastic views, wonderful gardens, and wildlife abound! Very comfortable and tremendous location. My wife and I would go back and stay here again in a heartbeat. Thanks, Geoff! Thanks, Ana!

Owner response:Thanks so much Angel for the kind words Angel...it was a pleasure to have you both stay with us and share the joys of the Caribe Sur!

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

Thanks again for Casa Dakini

Guest: Heather (Oakdale, California)
Date of Stay: 04/01/11 Review Submitted: 04/24/11

It was amazing, fantastic and beautiful. A million thanks for allowing us the opportunity to stay at Casa Dakini. The beaches were beautiful, the house clean, comfortable and perfect!! We had to laugh every time we drove our rickity (200,000 miles on the odometer) geo tracker rental in liue of using horrible curse words. We will never complain about american roads again!! Seriously though it was such a relaxing trip. We got to watch and listen to a group of Howler monkeys quite closely just off the deck. We saw a green and black poison dart frog by the house while rinsing off sandals, bugs bugs and more fabulous bugs, but casa dakini is great about keeping them outside where they belong! Thanks again and again, we would like to go again in a year or two and take our kids.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great views, great time!

Guest: Ben (Hagerstown, Maryland)
Date of Stay: 03/20/11 Review Submitted: 04/05/11

Thank you very much for your kindness and letting us use your house! It was a great time, beautiful vistas and definitely enough space even for four guys... and we loved puerto viejo and punta uva.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A Perfect Location!

Guest: Katy (Seattle, Washington)
Date of Stay: 03/06/11 Review Submitted: 03/16/11

Hi Geoff, Just wanted to let you know that we had a wonderful stay at the house this past week. It was the perfect house, perfect location, and Ana was very sweet. We really liked the area and we didn't do much -- enjoyed breakfasts on the deck, rented bikes for 4 days from Lucy the neighbor down the hill and rode to the different beaches. Surfed and sunned. Went to Cahuita one day, and that was the farthest. Thanks again for letting us stay in your lovely home. Even with 4 adults, we didn't feel crowded at all!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Just loved it all!

Guest: Len (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 02/01/11 Review Submitted: 02/11/11

Thanks Geoff, We had a wonderful time at the Casa. We loved the place, the view, the privacy, the lovely casa, the monkeys, the nearby restaurants, the stunning beach,and Manzanillo. Loved the ambiance of the whole area and would return again!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

We want to come back!

Guest: Joanne (Ottawa, Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/03/11 Review Submitted: 02/11/11

Our HOLIDAY WAS THE BEST! Your home is amazing and the location is fabulous. Ana, is such a dear, we both would have liked to take her home with us. We have recommended your accommodations to several friend as well. Thanks again Joanne and Robin

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A wonderful trip...

Guest: Rob (Alberta, Canada)
Date of Stay: 12/26/10 Review Submitted: 01/10/11

Hi Geoff, We are back home in the great white north and had a wonderful trip, despite the rain that spoiled the ocean view....but the Casa worked out good and we really enjoyed all of the wildlife encounters around the house. Ida was a wonderful host and took care of us. Thanks again! Rob and Juanita

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

6 things we loved about Casa Dakini

Guest: Peggy (Brooklyn, New York)
Date of Stay: 12/21/10 Review Submitted: 01/07/11

* waking up to layers of sound --from the ocean, the birds, the howler monkeys and the crickets * going to sleep with same * lazing in the hammock and the rocking chairs on the deck--plenty of room for everyone to be lazy at once * the clever passthrough from the kitchen to the porch * the outdoor shower! * the heavenly view through the treetops and out to sea sigh. wish i were still there! Best, Peggy

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Pura Vida in Punta Uva

Guest: Justin (Washington DC)
Date of Stay: 10/02/10 Review Submitted: 11/08/10

Hi Geoff, We were very happy with our visit and with your beautiful place. Everything was great - we loved the house and loved the beautiful beaches and forests. We went to Cahuita and had the whole beach just south of the point to ourselves - watched schools of huge sea bass feeding on schools of hatchlings right in the surf a few feet from the beach. We saw plenty of other wildlife everywhere - monkeys, toucans, parrots, frogs, sea birds, etc. We had plenty of good food and lots of cold beer. Selvin's was great. Thanks for letting us have it!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Pina Coladas, monkeys, and the beach!

Guest: Kate (Florence, MA)
Date of Stay: 07/20/10 Review Submitted: 08/22/10

Thanks Geoff - Everything went really well and the house was terrific. The extra small mattress worked well for our toddler Phoebe and we all really loved watching the howler monkey’s from the deck. The boys liked the beach in Punta Uva near Selvin’s restaurant and Katie and I particularly liked the beach at the Arrecife bar where we could have Pina coladas on the beach. Ana was very helpful, the weather was great even in the July "green season" period – really hot for the first few days and then pleasant and sunny for much of the rest of our time. Thanks again and we might very well try to rent it again sometime in the future.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

What a great place!

Guest: Esteban (San Jose, Costa Rica)
Date of Stay: 07/02/10 Review Submitted: 07/09/10

We had the chance to visit this wonderful place early July and there's really nothing but great things to say about it. The house is beautiful, very well maintained, and equipped with everything you need to feel right at home. Nestled on a hill and surrounded by nature, its only a few steps away from a beautiful secluded beach that we were able to enjoy (as well as other beaches close by). Ana, the property manager was quite helpful and always willing to provide us with great recommendations of things to do and places to eat. Definitely a place to stay if you're thinking of coming down to Punta Uva. Esteban and Lourdes

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Casa Dakini - a great place to land!

Guest: Maureen (San Rafael, California)
Date of Stay: 06/29/10 Review Submitted: 07/15/10

Dear Geoff - We loved Costa Rica! Starting with Casa Dakini was perfect, and Ana was very helpful. We can see why you and your wife picked this part of the world to have a second home. As my husband said, " It's not what there is here, it's what there isn't." The local eateries were great, and we will definitely return to the Carribe Sur. Thanks for letting us enjoy your comfy home.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Casa Dakini, Punta Uva

Guest: Dominic (Chicago, Illinois, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/22/10 Review Submitted: 07/10/10

Geoff, We had a perfect trip. The house was better than I expected, Ana was very friendly and we loved the dogs. I really loved Punta Uva...we didn't leave it much. We went up to Puerto Viejo and Playa Cocles and down to Manzanillo, but nothing compared to Playa Grande, the best beach I've seen. We rode bikes the whole time we were there. Thank you again for all your help. I can't wait to go back!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Casa Dakini, Punta Uva

Guest: Esteban (San Jose, Costa Rica)
Date of Stay: 06/04/10 Review Submitted: 07/10/10

Hi Geoff, Thanks again for organizing our late booking - we got in touch with Ana and were able to stay at the house in Punta Uva. My wife and I truly had a wonderful time, your house is beautiful in every aspect, and Ana was wonderful too. We certainly look forward to "escaping" again to Punta Uva in the near future. Thanks for everything,

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A beach to ourselves!

Guest: Schwartz (Garland, Texas)
Date of Stay: 05/02/10 Review Submitted: 05/10/10

The location was great....we loved the architecture of the place, and we'd go down to the beach from 6-9 in the mornings, and have the whole beach practically to ourselves. Anna was very friendly, helpful and gave us a warm welcome! Thanks for a great experience!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Casa Dakini, Punta Uva

Guest: Joyce and Matt (Black Earth, Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 03/14/10 Review Submitted: 03/29/10

We had a wonderful trip to Costa Rica! Your house was perfect for Matt and me. We loved the privacy, the views were fantastic, and the house was very comfortable. We sat out on the deck every morning with our bird glasses, your bird book, and a cup of Costa Rican coffee. Ana was delightful and it was great to have our laundry done while we were there. This was the most relaxing vacation I've ever had. We hope to get back there again some day!! We're so thankful that you've opened up your home to guests.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Tom Brutsaert (Syracuse NY)
Date of Stay: 02/02/10 Review Submitted: 02/02/10

We have been coming to the Southern Caribbean coast for several years now, and have stayed in Puerto Viejo and in various rental houses along the road to Manzanillo. Without a doubt, Geoff's little piece of paradise was the nicest place we've stayed. My young children loved the house and deck and the easy access to Costa Rica's most spectacular beach (Punta Uva). My wife and I enjoyed cups of coffee and glasses of wine on the deck w/view most of all. Geoff was extraordinarily helpful, as was Anna the housekeeper. We're saving up for next year...Pura Vida.

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Casa Dakini

Guest: SMMH (New York, New York)
Date of Stay: 01/15/10 Review Submitted: 04/29/10

We really enjoyed living in Casa Dakini's lovely space with such practical amenities (great cooking equipment, two splendid bathrooms and that outdoor shower that we shared with the howlers above in the trees on occasion, washing machine and drier, a comfortable bed) and with a magnificent garden that every morning drew two or sometimes three pairs of toucans, a flock of noisy parrots, and hundreds of brightly colored other birds. The house is managed with great care and cleaned thoroughly every week. And the gardener not only looks after the plants, he will also teach about the chocolate beans and which plants are good to eat and which ones produce a stinging sap. We enjoyed the crew that looked after the property very much and felt pampered by their courteous attention. We often sat on the deck and looked over the flowers to the Caribbean Ocean below and felt very fortunate to be living in Casa Dakini for our vacation. Many thanks for providing a lovely environment for us! PS We highly recommend the tours of La Ceiba Reserve just up the Pariaso Road behind Casa Dakini.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Kristine Nelson (Bozeman, Montana)
Date of Stay: 01/15/10 Review Submitted: 01/15/10

Your house was perfect for Paul and I.... The view and grounds are lovely! HUGE iguana, monkeys, geckos, poison dart frog, birds and butterflies plus the view, sounds and breeze of the sea! We very much enjoyed the area, weather, people, scenery, house- all wonderful!

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Guest: Lauren MacMillan (Winnipeg, Canada)
Date of Stay: 11/22/09 Review Submitted: 11/22/09

Hi Geoff, We really enjoyed your place. It's beautiful. Lots of space and a great location. We went out snorkling with Ana and the dogs and it was unreal... one of our highlights while in Costa Rica. Thanks again!

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Guest: Cosette Gross (San Diego, California)
Date of Stay: 10/26/09 Review Submitted: 10/26/09

We had a great time & hope to return soon to your terrific jewel in Punta Uva. The view was lovely & the location was good for biking between spots. The bedroom bed was very comfortable & the deck with the furniture & hammock was nice to come home to after all the pedaling we did.

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Guest: Kathleen Atkinson (Walnut Creek, California)
Date of Stay: 10/15/09 Review Submitted: 10/14/09

Hi Geoff - Casa Dakini was wonderful. We loved Punta Uva, and your place was perfect for our family. Thanks so much for your helpfulness and for letting us enjoy your space!

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Guest: Trevor Torrence (Bexley, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 07/20/09 Review Submitted: 07/20/09

Hi Geoff - We couldn't have been more happy with everything... from your communication to Anna sending us to the nicest spots around... and Casa Dakini was wonderful. We have been telling all of our friends that they need to rent from you if they ever get down there. Also...the weather in late June was great the whole time we were there!

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Guest: Hayley H. (Kalamazoo, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 06/19/09 Review Submitted: 06/19/09

We had a fantastic time. Your house is amazing and I can't imagine any way you could make it more perfect... I have to admit I loved the outdoor shower more than anything. Ana was a great hostess...and thank you for contributing to our fabulous vacation.

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Guest: Casey McClure (Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 04/29/09 Review Submitted: 04/29/09

From the time we drove into the driveway and opened the beautiful huge wooden front door, we knew we came to the right place. The outdoor/indoor feel to your home was wonderful. Waking up to the sound of the rainforest, hoping on a bike and heading in to town for breakfast/lunch was a truly remarkable experience. I could not have asked for a better town, more friendly people, excellent food, and most of all a better place to stay. Thank you so much - Casey and Kate

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Guest: Andrea McIntosh (Washington DC)
Date of Stay: 04/20/09 Review Submitted: 04/20/09

Geoff, Once again, thanks so much for letting us stay in your amazing house. Punta Uva is quite the most beautiful place I have ever been. The grounds of your property were astounding and one of the things I enjoyed most was walking up the driveway at night and turning off the flashlight for a moment and actually seeing complete darkness! ...we heard so many amazing sounds at night and saw beautiful birds and butterflies, flowers of all colors, and I even hand-picked ripe bananas for breakfast! The house is breath-taking and hands-down the nicest I have ever stayed in. Every detail added to our enjoyment. We appreciated all the amenities in the kitchen. We spent many hours on the deck laying in the hammock or trying to snap a photo of a humming bird. Ana was very helpful in many respects (where to get groceries, catching a bus, etc.) and she guided us to a wildlife rehabilitation center in Cocles. Our visit there was the highlight of our trip as our little girl had the opportunity to hold sloths and monkeys. We also felt secure having her (and her dogs) there on the property.

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Guest: John Gelinas (Arlington, Virginia)
Date of Stay: 04/13/09 Review Submitted: 04/13/09

Had a fantastic time in CR! LOVED the house. LOVED the beach. The Punta Uva area truly is special. Anna was great and took good care of us and pointed us to the best beaches, restaurants, etc. Would really like to go back!

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Guest: Holly Crovo (Lexington, Kentucky)
Date of Stay: 04/09/09 Review Submitted: 04/09/09

We had a great time at the house. I think Punta Uva beach is my favorite Costa Rican beach beating out Manuel Antonio and Dominical...thanks for sharing with us! Anna was great and the house was very comfortable.

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Guest: Jenna Guerrieri (Concord, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 03/25/09 Review Submitted: 03/24/09

We had such a great time and loved the house, it was beautiful! We also visited the Pacific side, but it's nothing compared to the Carribean. It's more my speed of life at Casa Dakini.

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Casa Dakini - March 22 till March 29, 2010

Guest: mj2010 (Montreal)
Date of Stay: 03/22/09 Review Submitted: 04/21/10

Hello Goeff We spent one weel at Casa Dakini and we wish it could have been one month! We had a wonderful time in the area,everything is walking distance and most especially the beaches are splendid! Your house is very welcoming and has everything that guest may need to be very confortable Yes, you were right, we did not need AC at all, due to the constant nice breeze. Now we both have athletic legs, thanks to the hill that we climbed twice a day to get to your paradise. thank you for sharing this treasure with your tenants Marie-Josée and Anthony

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Josh Greene (Chicago, Illinois)
Date of Stay: 03/03/09 Review Submitted: 03/03/09

Everything was great. The house was awesome, beach was beautiful and food was excellent. We will absolutely recommend the property to other people.

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Guest: Krista Jara (Oshkosh, WI)
Date of Stay: 01/30/09 Review Submitted: 01/30/09

...I just wanted to write and tell you how much we loved Casa Dakini and Anna. The house was so comfortable and the deck!! was perfect. We just sat there and watched the howlers at sunset over a glass of wine. Not to mention the best shower in all of Costa Rica!

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Guest: Murray Cox (New York)
Date of Stay: 01/25/09 Review Submitted: 01/25/09

...just got back from a great vacation at your place in Costa Rica, we really enjoyed our time away, got some much needed privacy and relaxation and your guest house was perfect for us.

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Guest: Pia Peters (Hingham, Mass.)
Date of Stay: 01/11/09 Review Submitted: 01/11/09

Thanks again for having us stay in your home. Punta Uva is beautiful- we loved the laid back style, the scenery, the wildlife and super location of the house. We so enjoyed our short stay and wish to go back at some point.

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Guest: Daniela Marino (Philadelphia, PA)
Date of Stay: 01/06/09 Review Submitted: 01/06/09

Hi GeoffWe had a really lovely time at Casa Dakini - we really wished we could have stayed longer! It exceeded our expectations – we didn’t expect to be able to see and hear the ocean so well from the house, and we didn’t expect it to be so close to the beaches.Hearing the ocean and feeling like we were very close to nature – the house is so open and airy, it’s wonderful. The house seemed lovingly cared for, rather than feeling like just a rental property. We also really appreciated that the owners obviously cared about the environment and their surroundings. We’d highly recommend Punta Uva. It’s pretty central to many of the great beaches in that part of the Caribbean – you can easily get to Cahuita and Manzanillo without having to slum it in Puerto Viejo. The rainforest and parks in the Punta Uva area are wonderful – much more beautiful than anything around Manuel Antonio.

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Guest: Erich Lutz (Berlin, Germany)
Date of Stay: 09/10/08 Review Submitted: 09/10/08

No hype-tourist-place, but silence and nature...privacy (you can make music, without disturbing anybody), the view. Because we liked the house so much, we went out only twice for dinner. At Cantarrana we find out everything is perfect. You even can sit naked on the veranda!

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Guest: Sharon Morgan (Lake Oswego, Oregon)
Date of Stay: 07/23/08 Review Submitted: 07/22/08

We had a FABULOUS time in Punta Uva, at your lovely home...The house was more than we expected. My husband being a contractor enjoyed evaluating the construction and the differences in building in a tropical environment. We so enjoyed daily mornings on the deck for hours ... Your attention to detail and in creating such calm in your home was great. Thank you for all your helpfulness in getting this set up.

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Guest: Anne Reid (Hamilton, Canada)
Date of Stay: 04/24/08 Review Submitted: 04/24/08

Hey Geoff - We had a great time although too short a vacation...Casa Dakini is beautiful, a great property, great location . Thanks!

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Guest: Pete D. (-)
Date of Stay: 04/11/08 Review Submitted: 04/11/08

Dear Geoff - Just wanted to let you know what a wonderful stay we had at your house in Punta Uva. It was more than we ever expected, and we would love to come back some time maybe later this year. As an architect, my husband was really impressed with the house, and the pains it must have taken to construct it. It truly is paradise there!

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Guest: Carol Simmons (Kissimmee, Florida)
Date of Stay: 02/11/08 Review Submitted: 02/11/08

It was fabulous! Your house was awesome! I did wonder what in the hell the noise was the first morning - but now I know how the howler monkeys got their name! I appreciate all the information you sent in advance. Thanks again!

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Guest: Alexandra Marquardt (Santa Fe, New Mexico)
Date of Stay: 01/30/08 Review Submitted: 01/29/08

We had a restful and inspiring time and very much appreciated your house and all your care. The atmosphere around the house is very beautiful and retreat-like. I could see that reflected in the animals that brightened our hearts with their visits.

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