I gave this rental a 3 star rating for the following reasons.
* Very poorly marked and hard to find. Judith sent us a link to the location but I could never get it to work with Google Maps. A wonderful Tico helped us find the rental after searching for 30 minutes, not really knowing where to look. The sign for the complex is missing.
* This rental is very poorly equipped if you like to do any cooking. No baking ware (so oven is useless). Only 1 good pot, 2 are rusty, 2 skillets, dull knives, we had to sharpen it on a stone in the back yard. Appliances consist of a fridge, stove, microwave and coffee maker. (No toaster, blender, bbq, etc.) no Teflon safe utensils or even a turning spatula. No mixing bowls, storage containers, plastic wrap, foil, zip bags…etc.
* Lighting is poor/place is dark, but we made due. Only table is outside, but no light to sit under. We took a lamp from the living room to eat and play games by.
* Four towels for three people for 7 days… guess this is where the washing machine comes in. 😕
* No extra beach/pool going amenities, be prepared to bring all that yourself.
* Pool was warm but turning green…PASS!
* No instructions on anything. This can be good or bad. No requests to do sheets or any clean up when we left. However we always leave the place as tidy as can be.
* No safe
PROS:
* It is a gated community and we always felt safe even to walk around at night.
* The beach is about a 10 minute “stroll”, closer if you walk with purpose.
* Sunsets are gorgeous and worth taking in every evening if you can.
* A/C works (in master bedroom only)
* Beds are comfortable, hurts my hips but I can’t blame the bed on that one.
* Washing machine
* Clean (minus a couple cockroaches) but hey, we ARE in Costa Rica!
* Bath soap, floor cleaner and laundry soap only. Bring your own shampoo, conditioner and dish soap
* Guards at the gate are super friendly and helpful!
* Large showers, warm water(not hot)