Spectacular skyline and ocean view, close to beaches, La Paz school, & Tamarindo

Me and my family rented this property for 2 weeks during christmas. It was a really good stay at the property. House was really nice and amazing views from the balcony. Pool was really nice. Good air condition in all rooms of the house. In a good area about 15 minutes from Tamarindo beach and also very close to Playa Conchal or playa grande. I liked how it was off the beaten path and quiet. Big hills to drive up on the way up so i would suggest 4x4. Alberto the property manager was very nice and helpful and also contacting the owners was really easy via email. Quick responses always.

With all the good being said I would like to point out a couple things that the owner and property manager should take care off to make this place even more appealing.

The roof/parking area should be cleaned a little better. No one ever hangs out up there but I noticed a lot of bird droppings on the railings and I think the property managers should clean this area a little. Easier on the eyes and makes the house that much nicer. Also a couple of loose nuts and bolts. Nothing I couldn't fix my self but a couple of shower handles were loose and fell off and I needed to screw them on. Also the handle to the sliding door in the master bedroom to the pool had an incorrect screw holding it together and this caused the handle and lock to fall off all the time. I talked to the property manager about it and he said he would get it fixed. We went 4 days without the handle and on the day of check out he mentioned it but did not say anything about forgetting to fix it. Not a big deal as we had the stick to keep the sliding doors from opening but it would have been nice to have a handle and lock on the door for extra reassurance.

Also just to note a kind of weird layout inside the house. 1 bedroom upstairs actually has a second bedroom inside of it. Basically a closet area or something converted into a bedroom. Not a big problem just did not know this at first. Also the only access to the pool is thru the master bedroom. Keep that in mind if people plan on drinking by the pool at night they will have to walk in and possibly disturb sleeping parents in that bedroom. I think they could use new patio furniture or tanning chairs as well. Again not me complaining. Just wanted to mention these little faults to help make this property even nicer and better. Don't think its to much to ask for the price we are paying. All in all this was a great vacation and the property was really beautiful

House is as advertised and is a very nice place to stay. We would try and book again if we go to the same area. Deposit was returned before we left and booking was easy. I would suggest meeting in the town of Huacas as the gated fence to the properties would be difficult to find the first time and at night. The only slight negative was the pool needed to be cleaned of surface leaves and such that had blown into it. Not a big deal unless you expect pristine water. Howler monkeys just down the street! The ride for 2 minutes up the hill in my opinion is not that bumpy and a non factor. If it rains you may need the 4x4 though. As a side note, the rental car companies will insist on getting their insurance which is expensive, so bring a letter from your credit card stating you carry insurance. Costa Rica was a great 1 week vacation for my family.

Four friends and I stayed at this property in February and it was perfect! The house is at the top of a steep hill (an SUV is a must--it's off the beaten path) and the view is breathtaking. We spent a while just taking panoramic shots of the Pacific Ocean and the forest. Beaches around Basilito and Tamarindo were easy to get to, which was a huge plus. The owners and local property manager were really friendly and were quick to respond. They had the pool ready for us when we arrived, which was a welcome treat after the hot drive from the airport (~1hr). The pool also has a great view and a shaded area to relax and escape the heat during the day. I would definitely recommend this place if you want a quiet retreat, great scenery, and don't mind a bumpy ride!

I would strongly recommend this property if you're about to be a contestant on the Discovery Channel's Naked and Afraid. If you're looking to vacation in something other than an oversized hut complete with open wiring everywhere, a dishwasher with a severed power cord, scorpions in the shower, a satellite dish that's been installed for decoration only, WiFi slower than the second coming of Christ, a broken garage door, and a pool greener than the neighboring jungle leaves I would recommend going elsewhere. As an added bonus on day 2, the bathroom toilet in our room stopped flushing due to the fragile nature of the dry-rotted equipment in the tank thus relegating us to removing the top lid to pull the plunger to manually flush each time. Maybe I'm a spoiled and entitled American, but boasting a property that has 4 bedrooms and 4 baths would lead one to believe that you'd have more than 4 towels available in the entire household. The house could have been amazing, but it appears that every shortcut imaginable was taken by whoever built it. It's also about a mile drive up a dirt road to get to the property that literally a vehicle without 4WD would have no chance of traversing. Costa Rica is a beautiful country and I'd say you can find some beautiful views elsewhere. The owners need to do a lot more to make this place truly worthy of being rental-ready. Needless to say after a week here I skipped the Pura Vida t-shirt at the Liberia Airport.

If you are looking for spectacular views, this property will deliver. Everything else was subpar. The interactions with the owners was fairly painless; however, there was some miscommunication with the local property manager. Because the property is located on a bumpy hill and would be hard to find, we had arranged to meet the property manager at a grocery store near town. With no access to phones, we sat and waited for almost 2 hrs past the meeting time before he showed up. When we arrived at the house, it was hot, felt dirty, and we struggled to get access to the WiFi for another two hours. After settling in, we noticed that the dishwasher was not in working condition, the stove wasn't properly hooked up, and the 4th bedroom was awkwardly positioned. The location was fairly convenient to many beach towns. It's about an hour drive from Liberia. If you are interested in seeing volcanos, I would suggest making other arrangements. Also because the house is located on top of a hill, make sure you have 4 WD and are comfortable driving on rough road conditions.