• Really Enjoyable Stay

  Really Enjoyable Stay

  • Guest Gordon E.
  • Date of stay 07/02/12
  • Review Submitted 07/11/12
  We needed a place for five in the Santa Ana area and Chris's place was just perfect. The description and pictures gave us all the information we needed to make an informed choice and we weren't disappointed! Place was clean and nicely appointed - all the comforts of home. Wi Fi was a bit of a problem but easily fixed using Chris's detailed instruction. Local phone service is not up to some standards but we have been to Costa Rica before and know what to expect. Might want to get a local cel phone - perhaps from the car rental place - just in case. This gated community is well maintained and the "gate keepers" are pleasant and helpful. Never a moment of concern about our security. Pool area is really nice! Nearly everything you might want is close by - maybe not walking distance but close enough. And, a new Costco type store is being built about a hundred yards down the street. Should be a help. I would definitely recommend this lovely home to family and friends or anyone looking for a comfortable place to light in Costa Rica. Chris and Maureen are Great!

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

• Spacious Condo

  Spacious Condo

  • Guest Karen
  • Date of stay 02/01/12
  • Review Submitted 03/07/12
  We stayed for the entire month of February. It was a pleasure working with Chris. The condo was clean and very comfortable. All the necessary amenities were there. We did have a small problem with the internet connection, but it was resolved. The grocery store and restaurants were within walking distance. The neighbors were quiet and friendly. The car rental was a problem. My suggestion would be if you wished to rent a car make arrangements prior to your arrival. Cars seem to be at short in supply. Driving appears to be a challenge, but taxis are inexpensive. Tours were easy to arrange and tour operators were very helpful. My only suggestion is that if you plan a tour to Arenal and the hot springs, you may want to consider staying overnight. We enjoyed our stay in Costa Rica and would consider staying here again.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

• San Jose Suburb Condo

  San Jose Suburb Condo

  • Guest romany
  • Date of stay 01/17/12
  • Review Submitted 02/04/12
  The review stating this condo was a disaster is just not true. We stayed a week and found little to complain about. The kitchen provided all we needed, the living room was comfortable, the master bedroom king bed was perfect and provided a good nights sleep. We were told of a couple of possible problems, the WiiFi needed occasional restarts of the lnksys and then worked fine. The master bath shower had instructions but despite that we never were able to get more than drops of cold water.....but no problem just go use the hall bath shower which worked without problem and provided plenty of hot water. What we did learn is that the two TV's do not have the same channels in English, three on the downstairs unit but go upstairs and there are seven which included CNN. The condo compound is difficult to find since C.R. has no street signs, everything is based on finding a landmark, with instructions on how many meters away. Once settled in we found 3 large supermarkets, lots of restaurants, all the services one needs. What is a problem is the car/truck traffic.....everywhere! Cannot drive into San Jose so we took the bus. Even the local road is a two lane main thoroughfare with constant traffic....looks like lots of use by the many offices located nearby (Costa Rica's Silicon Valley). Within a couple K is the new highway, #27, which goes to the Pacific coast. It's a two lane toll road with 3 pay stations to get to the Pacific. There is currently (January 2012) some highway repair which slows traffic but once completed should make the drive not much more than an hour to reach the ocean. Exclude Sunday travel, we waited in line 20 minutes to get through the first toll booth and finally just gave up!!! Would I recommend this place to a friend......depends on why the friend was visiting Costa Rica. The condo is fine but the location is not for those who want to wander about driving a car and exploring. We've been to over 90 countries, driving in many of them, and found the challenge of not knowing what street or road you're on and the traffic too demanding.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

• great house!

  great house!

  • Guest Julie
  • Date of stay 11/16/11
  • Review Submitted 11/28/11
  Chris was a delight to work with and his home is perfect for your stay in Costa Rica. It is bright, clean, and in a secure development. A great alternative to a hotel, I highly recommend this property.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

• This condo is run down!!!

  This condo is run down!!!

  • Guest Jason
  • Date of stay 08/23/11
  • Review Submitted 08/23/11
  We stayed a month. The place is falling apart. Chairs were broken upon arrival, windows falling out, screens falling off, shelves breaking , the internet worked only a week out of the month, cable is in and out, the pool is dirty and COLD, its 1km to the nearest store, And Most of all the People were UNFRIENDLY in the complex. I would never stay there again and would not recommend anyone to stay there. My wife put a small bottle of olive oil on a shelf above the stove. The shelf not being properly installed gave way and the bottle landed on and cracked the glass top. We offer to pay half but Chris wanted to us to pay ALL of it. He kept our security deposit and sent a nasty letter. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO A FRIEND!!!

  Owner response: I've never really appreciated the phrase 'No good deed goes unpunished', until now. I was contacted by a poor couple from Limon who desperately needed a place to stay in Santa Ana. They couldn’t find anything within their budget, so I agreed to rent to them at a substantial discount (incl. the sec. deposit) as they simply didn't have any $. They arrived 4 days early. I rushed my maid in to prep the condo, paying her extra. Luckily, my previous guests had just left. After a few days, the couple sent me a message thanking me for the generous discount on the rent and sec. deposit, and the early entrance. The message said (quoting), "Great place, jsut what we were hoping for. We were happy to here that we would be able to stay." Sadly, only a few days later, problems began. My neighbors were the first to complain about fighting and yelling coming from the condo. My property manager (pm) told me the couple had shattered the ceramic cooktop on the stove and damaged some windows. The next day I received a message from the couple (quoting) "We are really sorry about this. Let us now the best way to handel this." So, my pm began searching for a replacement cooktop. Unfortunately these parts in C.R. are not cheap! It turned out to be $400 (used). I contacted the couple and explained this to them, and asked them to respond how they would like to handle it. Despite repeated attempts to resolve the issue, they refused to discuss it, avoiding my pm and me. Sadly, their disruptive behavior continued, and my pm was contacted by the HOA, forcing her to ask security to visit the couple. The morning of their departure, the couple sent me a note. They demanded I refund the sec. deposit, threatening to further damage the condo if I did not. I told them that accepting $200 for $500 in damages was beyond fair, especially given the large discount on the rent and extra cost to clean the unit early. I then instructed my pm to escort them from the property. They did break some dishes and a chair prior to her arrival. You can see what happened next (the review posted here), leading to my statement about good deeds. I spoke to other owners about how to handle untruthful reviews (see my other reviews - all positive), and they suggested publishing this would help future guests understand the challenges faced by rental owners, and the reasons behind sec. deposits as a deterrent to the type of behavior exhibited by this couple. I hope you agree.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 5/8

• Best deal and location

  Best deal and location

  • Guest ale
  • Date of stay 07/14/11
  • Review Submitted 07/26/11
  We had a fantastic time at this condo. Not only was it very centrally located and accessible to the main beach highway that connects San Jose to Puntarenas, but it is very close to supermarkets, banks, gas stations and plenty of restaurant opportunities without being in the main noisy highway. Chris took every step to ensure the renter is comfortable and well oriented, including shortcuts, local contacts and excellent advice. All descriptions are accurate. For families with small children or teenagers, this condo is perfect. The neighboors are respectful and friendly, and the security personnel very helpful and welcoming. We come to Costa Rica every year, and this is by far the best value we have found in San Jose.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/4

• Secure, Modern, Nice owners

  Secure, Modern, Nice owners

  • Guest travel-agent
  • Date of stay 02/14/11
  • Review Submitted 04/15/11
  Santa Ana offers the ammenities of North America, and this condo is located close-by all the services you need on vacation or biz trips. I enjoyed our two week stay here, and the owners were prompt in responding to our needs.The guards were nice, and the neighbors quiet. We had a few concerns about the property being damaged by former renters, and we made some repairs and gave advice to the housekeeper on how to avoid this from happening again....all and all, we would stay here again and recommend it for others in need of two bedrooms, full kitchen, laundry and secure parking...the pool is nice, too!!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 3/4

• Beautiful, clean, comfortable

  Beautiful, clean, comfortable

  • Guest Stephanie D.
  • Date of stay 09/05/10
  • Review Submitted 10/05/10
  I was in San Jose for business and this place was great. It is in a very safe neighborhood (gated community) and is very quiet. The apartment was spotless and well-maintained. The views from the rooms are stunning. The neighborhood of Santana is the nicest suburb in San Jose. We didn't have a car, so getting around via taxi was ok, as taxi's are cheap compared to other places, and the security guard would call a taxi for us. My only negatives were it would have been nice for the owner to leave dish soap and laundry soap for us to use. Other than that, I would highly recommend this place. The owner was quick to respond to emails and very helpful.

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

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 7/8

Year Round: $2500/mo ... $750/wk (one week minimum).
50% deposit to hold reservation due at time of booking.
Balance and $500 refundable security deposit due 21 days prior to arrival date.
Full refund minus $50 if cancellation is received in writing 60 days in advance.
Refunds for cancellations not meeting the above criteria will be issued only
if a suitable guest is found in time to fill the vacancy.
All applicable refunds will be issued within 5 business days after check out date.
Rate includes cleaning fees and taxes.

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

Sorry this information is not available. Please contact the owner/manager for more information.