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Áreas de la propiedad
Exterior
Playa
Área de sala de estar
Restaurantes

Opiniones

9.8 de 10,
Excepcional
3 habitaciones4+ baños8 personas278.7 metros cuadrados

Servicios principales

  • Alberca
  • Secadora
  • Lavadora
  • Estacionamiento disponible
  • Cocina
  • Asador

Explora la zona

Map
Esterillos Oeste, Puntarenas
  • Playa Esterillos
    ‪1 min a pie‬
  • Playa Esterillos Este
    ‪11 min en auto‬
  • Playa Bejuco
    ‪12 min en auto‬
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪65 min en auto‬

Habitaciones y camas

3 habitaciones (para 8 personas)

Habitación 1

1 cama individual y 1 cama plegable individual

Habitación 2

1 cama Queen y 1 cama individual

Habitación 3

1 cama Queen

Habitación 4

1 cama Queen

4 baños, 1 medio baño

Baño 1

Se ofrecen toallas · Excusado · Solo regadera

Baño 2

Se ofrecen toallas · Excusado · Solo regadera

Baño 3

Se ofrecen toallas · Excusado · Solo regadera

Baño 4

Jabón · Se ofrecen toallas · Excusado

Baño 5

Jabón · Se ofrecen toallas · Excusado · Solo regadera

Ambientes

Deck o patio
Cocina
Área de juegos al aire libre
Jardín
Área de comedor

Información de la propiedad

BEACHFRONT HAVEN OFFERS JOYFUL ONE OF A KIND HOLIDAY JUST STEPS FROM THE OCEAN

Casa Sirena (The Mermaid's House)

Setting:
Located just 10 steps from our property is the beautiful beach of Esterillos Oeste. The house is on a small dirt road directly across from the beach.

House:
All of the wood work in our beach house is handcrafted from tropical hardwoods. To protect the forests we used only timber from fallen trees. All countertops and sinks are hand built from colored concrete. The house is two stories with three bedrooms and two full baths upstairs and two beds with one large full bath downstairs. Each of the bedrooms upstairs has a queen sized bed with the largest bedroom having an additional twin bed. Two bedrooms upstairs share one large bathroom, each with its own entrance. There is abundant closet and drawer space. The linens and mattresses are of the highest quality. Each bedroom has air conditioning and a ceiling fan. With the windows open, you can be lulled to sleep by the sound of the sea.

More house details:
The first floor houses the kitchen, dining room and living room areas which are spacious and comfortable. There is wireless internet.

The full kitchen is equipped with appliances and everything one would need to prepare meals. The dining room table seats 12 comfortably.

With the downstairs doors open you have a perfect view of the coconut palms on the beach. Throughout the house is air conditioning and ceiling fans. There is a fully equipped laundry room just off of the kitchen.

Grounds:
Outside there is a pool and a covered rancho with a sink and simple barbecue. Convenient to the kitchen, this is a fun area for socializing. Imagine lounging in the pool sipping a margarita, hearing the ocean and the calls of the scarlet macaws eating in the nearby trees. Butterflies flutter and iguanas sun. Coconut palm trees are everywhere giving shade and fresh coconut meat.

Our caretaker, Lilliam, lives on the property and is available when needed. She
cleans the pool early each morning and will prepare typical foods or clean for an additional fee.

Great for entertaining, our house is perfect for large families gatherings, a reunion of friends, or just a quiet getaway. We have hosted proposals, honeymoons, anniversaries and birthdays.

Esterillos beach is "off the beaten path", far from the over developed tourist spots. It can be perfect for surfing and boogie boarding and at other times, great for swimming and playing in the water. You will quickly get to know the ocean's tides so that you can have those favorite beach experiences each day of your stay.

You will love the long and beautiful beach where you can walk for miles in either direction. Close by on the beach there are many large tide pools perfect for children (and adults) to swim in, snorkel or just relax and watch the ocean. The tide pools were formed by lava overflow and you may find some fossils! There are beautiful and varied shells making for fantastic beach combing. There is a majestic mermaid statue right on the beach that has become an icon of the wonderful Esterillos Oeste.

Esterillos Oeste is a 2 hour drive from the airport on the Central Pacific coast. It is a small, typical village on a tranquil beach just 20 minutes south of the town of Jaco. There you will find casinos, restaurants of all types, shops, bars, jazz and lots of night-life.

Forty minutes south of Esterillos is the town of Quepos and the world famous Manuel Antonio National Park, one of the finest rain forest parks in the country. It is home to a large diversity of wildlife including two species of monkeys, one of which is very rare and uses its bushy tail for balance. There are turtles, many birds and a sloth trail. It is a great place for hiking and has beautiful white sand beaches. There are some incredible views from high up on the rocky cliffs a ways into the jungle.

Other activities in the Esterillos area include:

Zip lining
Monkey tours
Birdwatching
Mangrove bird watching
Deep sea fishing
Scuba diving
Surfing
Surfing lessons
Horseback jungle tours
Horseback beach tours
Boogie boarding
Snorkeling
Massage
And more- if you don't find it in this list, just ask.

Casa Sirena is a perfect home base to enjoy the wide variety of activities in the area or just chill beach side, enjoy the pool, boogie board or watch the sunset.

We prefer to rent to conscientious people who have respect for nature and will treat our home as if it were their own.

Please review our rental agreement and cancellation policy.

Please read this Important information from Casa Sirena:

Dear Visitors,

We are so happy you are considering renting our property on beautiful, secluded Esterillos Oeste beach in the small town of Parrita. It’s a truly special place and we love to share it.

We do everything in our power to ensure that you have a terrific stay, from beginning to end.
Our caretaker lives on the property and is there to help you settle in and enjoy your stay. She is in regular communication with Emily, the owner and together they answer questions and solve any problems that might arise. This doesn’t happen often but it can occur. The house is in a secluded area right on the beach in the small town of a second world country.

There are certain things out of our control and should there be an unforeseen circumstance, we will do everything in our power to remedy it as quickly as possible, however please do not expect first world solutions to be available 100% of the time. * This does not apply to medical care which IS always within reach.

We are here to help you have a blast and while we can’t guarantee that, for example, it won’t rain, we do provide books and games and a cozy environment to entertain you until it stops!

Please feel free to ask any questions you might have.

Kind regards,
Emily

Administrador de la propiedad

Emily Gassenheimer de Friedlander
Anfitrión Premium

Idiomas

Inglés, español

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Servicios

Alberca
Cocina
Lavadora
Secadora
Wifi gratis
A/A

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Reglas de la propiedad

Hora de inicio del check-in: 15:00
Hora límite del check-out: 10:00
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Niños

Se permiten niños: edad mínima de 0 a 17 años
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Eventos

No se permiten eventos
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Mascotas

No se aceptan mascotas
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Fumar

No se permite fumar
The Costa Rican government charges a 13% tax on the total amount of each rental.
There is an additional $50.00 charge per night per person over 6 people. There is a cleaning fee of 150.00.
The house is in a secluded area right on the beach in the small town of a second world country. Problems can arise; if so we are here to remedy.

Información importante

Información importante

Podría aplicarse un cargo por persona extra, que varía según la política de la propiedad
Es posible que debas presentar una identificación oficial con fotografía y una tarjeta de crédito, una tarjeta de débito o hacer un depósito en efectivo en el check-in para cubrir cualquier gasto imprevisto
Las solicitudes especiales no se pueden garantizar. Están sujetas a disponibilidad al momento del check-in y pueden tener un costo extra
No se permiten fiestas ni eventos de grupos
Ideal para estancias largas
El anfitrión no indicó si hay detector de monóxido de carbono en la propiedad, por lo que se recomienda llevar uno portátil
El anfitrión no indicó si hay detector de humo en la propiedad
El equipamiento de seguridad de esta propiedad incluye cerradura de alta seguridad

Avisos importantes

Se recomienda acceder a este hospedaje en auto.

Información de la zona

Parrita

Esta casa de vacaciones se encuentra en la playa de Parrita. Aquellos que deseen hacer una actividad pueden ir a Parque de aventuras Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific y Parque de aventuras Canopy Vista Los Sueños, mientras que quienes deseen conocer los puntos de interés del área pueden optar por Proyecto de Conservación de la Vida Silvestre Neo Fauna y La Iguana Chocolate. Acércate a la fauna de la zona con actividades como paseos a pie por la naturaleza y avistamiento de aves.
Sección del mapa
Esterillos Oeste, Puntarenas

Qué hay cerca

  • Playa Esterillos - A 1 min a pie - 0.0 km
  • Playa Esterillos Este - A 11 min en auto - 7.5 km
  • Playa Bejuco - A 12 min en auto - 9.6 km
  • Playa Hermosa - A 13 min en auto - 7.4 km
  • Playa Jacó - A 30 min en auto - 26.1 km

Medios de transporte

  • Quepos (XQP) - 55 min en auto

Restaurantes

  • ‪El Chiringuito - ‬A 10 min en auto
  • ‪Bar Y Mariscos La Hawaianas - ‬A 10 min en auto
  • ‪El Podio - ‬A 12 min en auto
  • ‪Los Almendros Restaurant - ‬A 12 min a pie
  • ‪Restaurante y Pizzería El Maná - ‬A 10 min en auto

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Hay alberca en BEACHFRONT HAVEN OFFERS JOYFUL ONE OF A KIND HOLIDAY JUST STEPS FROM THE OCEAN?

Sí, la propiedad cuenta con alberca.

¿BEACHFRONT HAVEN OFFERS JOYFUL ONE OF A KIND HOLIDAY JUST STEPS FROM THE OCEAN acepta mascotas?

No, la propiedad no acepta mascotas.

¿A qué hora es el check-in en BEACHFRONT HAVEN OFFERS JOYFUL ONE OF A KIND HOLIDAY JUST STEPS FROM THE OCEAN?

Hora de inicio de check-in: 15:00.

¿A qué hora es el check-out en BEACHFRONT HAVEN OFFERS JOYFUL ONE OF A KIND HOLIDAY JUST STEPS FROM THE OCEAN?

El check-out es a las 10:00.

¿Dónde se encuentra BEACHFRONT HAVEN OFFERS JOYFUL ONE OF A KIND HOLIDAY JUST STEPS FROM THE OCEAN?

En la playa, esta casa de vacaciones en la zona de Parrita queda a pocos pasos de Playa Esterillos y a 3.4 km (2.1 mi) de Playa Hermosa. Playa Esterillos Este y Playa Bejuco también se encuentran a 10 km (6 mi).

Opiniones

9.8

Excepcional

Las opiniones se muestran en orden cronológico, y están sujetas a un proceso de revisión y verificación, a menos que se indique lo contrario.
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Puntuación de 10, es decir, Excelente. Basada en 95 de 103 opiniones
Puntuación de 8, es decir, Bueno. Basada en 6 de 103 opiniones
Puntuación de 6, es decir, Aceptable. Basada en 1 de 103 opiniones
Puntuación de 4, es decir, Malo. Basada en 0 de 103 opiniones
Puntuación de 2, es decir, Terrible. Basada en 1 de 103 opiniones

9.8/10

Limpieza

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Comunicación

10/10

Ubicación

9.8/10

Veracidad del anuncio

Opiniones

6/10 Aceptable

Kate L.

Le gustó: Check-in, comunicación, ubicación

Esterillos beach

The location is excellent. Esterillos beach is spectacular! Lilliam the caretaker was sweet and very helpful. If you need help getting around, surfing or expeditions you should reach out to Jorge and his wife who own Aloha Surf and are also the caretakers of the turtle sanctuary!
Se hospedó 35 noches en enero de 2025

10/10 Excelente

Lauren L.

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Casa Sirena

Beautiful location. Lilliam and her family take wonderful care of property and so helpful. Emily very responsive and helpful all recommendations spot on. Our family had a wonderful stay
Se hospedó 7 noches en marzo de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Boba S.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Beach paradise!

All my family of 6 enjoyed this beautiful house with a lot of character. Beach was just steps away and the shade underneath the palms, on the grass, the best!! Our housekeeper was amazing, putting the hammocks and chairs for us and all other little things that make your stay one to remember. Emily, our host, was so easy to communicate with and so helpful with organization of our tours and transport. Thank you Emily, we will be back for sure!
Se hospedó 8 noches en febrero de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Thomas M., San Diego

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Truly an amazing experience!

We stayed at Casa Sirena for a week for a small family reunion. The host, Emily, is wonderful. She gave us loads of fantastic recommendations for local things to do and places to eat- all of her suggestions were spot on. She even went above and beyond by helping us book an excursion that we loved! The ziplining and mangrove monkey tour were huge hits with my family (kids and adults). Emily made sure we had everything we needed for an incredible trip! The house is literally on the beach! The water is warm and there are fantastic waves for surfing and boogie boarding. We also enjoyed sitting out in the hammocks, swimming in the pool, walking on the beach, playing in the waves, and having a bonfire. Inside the house is clean and spacious, with an open-concept floor plan and a huge fully equipped kitchen. Each evening we enjoyed family time and games (provided)! The house is in a great location with easy access to Jaco, Quepos, and Manual Antonio. To take things to the next level, Casa Sirena has an on-site caretaker, Lilliam. She is kind, generous, helpful, attentive, and respectful of privacy. She’s also a very talented cook! Lilliam and her sweet family made our stay so memorable- almost like we were visiting family! On our last night in Costa Rica, she prepared a mouth-watering homemade meal of red snapper caught locally with gourmet salad and authentic ceviche. It was our favorite thing we ate all week. The combination of these factors make C
Se hospedó 6 noches en febrero de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Thomas H., Seattle, WA USA

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Lovely stay at the beach

Great location and its proximity to the beach couldn't be better. Emily, the host, and Liliam, the caretaker, couldn't have been more helpful and responsive. My only regret is that we left our portable bluetooth speaker at home!
Se hospedó 6 noches en febrero de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Cindy N.

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Incredible stay in Esterillos Oeste

I stayed here for 7 days in Jan/24 and had a fantastic experience. I'd definitely go back and highly recommend it!! Located on a quieter stretch of the beach, some days I was alone in the water! Got busier on weekends as the beach is open to locals, but never did I feel it was crowded or unsafe. I had no trouble finding it with the directions Emily gave me. Kitchen is large with every small appliance imaginable. Washer/dryer came in handy. A/C in each room worked well. Boogie boards, towels & chairs for the beach. Even a bunch of sand sets for little kids. 2 small grocery stores within walking distance (maybe 10 minute walk or just a 1-2 minute drive) with bread, milk, eggs, fruit, pop/soda, ice-cream, cookies, yogurt, chips, butter etc. Lots of other spots to get groceries a short drive along the main highway, so food was easy. Lots of good restaurants within walking distance or a short drive away. Black sand beach that's very clean and wide. The waves/surf were constant and pretty strong, but in a good way. There's a very long/wide shallow part, so even though I'm short, I was able to walk far into the water and have fun for hours using the boogie board while still feeling safe . Just be smart and use common sense Emily is a great host in constant touch if I needed any help like booking excursions (like fishing which I've never done before!). Liliana (the caretaker) and her son Justin were fantastic and made me feel like I was part of their family.
Se hospedó 8 noches en enero de 2024

8/10 Buena

Mark B.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Wonderful Location

It is impossible to find a better location. The house is right across a gravel road from a beach that spans for miles. Sunsets can be seen from the palm trees.
Se hospedó 7 noches en diciembre de 2023

10/10 Excelente

Kara A.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Beautiful

We had such an Amazing time! The beach was just a few steps away and we had it almost to ourselves. Emily and Lilliam were absolutely amazing to deal with. It was central to everything we needed. It was a dream vacation. Lilliam helped with set up on the beach which the house had everything we needed for that. She helped us with meals and laundry and fresh made juices and coconuts. Emily arranged for massages for us on the beach which were so relaxing. kids loved boogie boarding and surfing. Everyone was very friendly. I think my whole family would love to come back.
Se hospedó 5 noches en diciembre de 2023

10/10 Excelente

Renee D.

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Paradise in Esterillos

This house is a beautiful spot on the beach. Highlights were the house caretaker who put out hammocks and a table and chairs every day for us on the beach. The fresh cerviche you can buy on the beach every day was the best! Also someone comes buy every day to buy fresh bread! This was my first time in Costa Rica and it was very warm every day. Thanks for sharing your piece of a beautiful oasis!
Se hospedó 5 noches en noviembre de 2023

10/10 Excelente

Bruce K.

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Rustic Perfection

For two over-the-hill brothers and their three adults sons this was a perfect bonding experience. Being able to walk out the front door and jump into the ocean to surf or boogie board made this a great location. The town of Oeste Estrillos was an authentic, local experience. The super mercado in town had everything we needed and Los Almendros restaurant quickly became our favorite restaurant with great atmosphere and excellent cuisine. The town is also perfectly located between Jaco and Quepos where we found plenty of activities to enjoy. The Park at Ocean Ranch was our favorite. We chose the half day experience combining waterfall rappelling, zip lining and ATV. What a blast. At 75, standing the top of the waterfall, I came very close to turning tail but I sucked it up and enjoyed a bucket list experience I never would have thought to put on it. Their catamaran party boat out of Quepos was another highlight. A fun, relaxing time whale watching, snorkeling and jumping/diving into the ocean. the staff waited on us constantly. Emily was extremely helpful via WhatsApp, and her caretaker on the premise, Lilliam, and her youngsters, were a delight. Although she didn't understand a word of English and our Spanish was marginal at best, we had fun trying to communicate and it worked out fine. One night we had Lilliam prepare our dinner. We decided on fish and it was amazing. She also made a delicious seafood stew for lunch the next day. We also enjoyed the pool and hammocks a lot.
Se hospedó 6 noches en septiembre de 2023

8/10 Buena

Pablo G., San Jose, CA, US

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Great place to enjoy Costa Rica

Nice location to stay on the pacific coast. Great beach and close to waterfalls, rain forest and places to vist or eat. Housekeeper was the best, make sure to get to know her and her son.
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2023

10/10 Excelente

Terri R.

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Excellent beach stay

Great beach location. Close to Manuel Antonio Park for a day trip. House is beautiful and loved the pool to cool off in.
Se hospedó 4 noches en junio de 2023

10/10 Excelente

michelle z., Boston, MA

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Relaxing Costa Rica Stay

With AC in every bedroom, a fully stocked kitchen and lots of beach equipment, my family had lots of fun at Casa Sirena. Lilliam, the caretaker, set up hammocks by the beach and cleaned the pool daily. Emily, the owner, was incredibly helpful at recommending and booking fantastic excursions that we all enjoyed. As easy 1.5 hr drive from San Jose, the house was in a great location to explore the wonders of the Pacific coast. Pura Vida!
Se hospedó 7 noches en abril de 2023

10/10 Excelente

Michael M.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Amazing!

10/10 - best case scenario. Amazing house right on the beach in an amazing small town. I cannot recommend this place highly enough.
Se hospedó 4 noches en marzo de 2023

10/10 Excelente

susan m.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Pura Vida at its finest

We have been to CR 8 times and Casa Sirena is as good as it gets. Loved it and hoping to return soon.
Se hospedó 6 noches en marzo de 2023

10/10 Excelente

Patricia H.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Beach

We love the beach house and the pool.
Se hospedó 12 noches en febrero de 2023

10/10 Excelente

Lois B., Near Seattle

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Great Vacation Home

This was such a beautiful beach house, perfectly situated across a dirt road from a stunning beach. The house is tastefully decorated and great for families, with a well-equipped kitchen and open kitchen/dining/family area. The pictures don't do it justice. Bedrooms were very comfortable and air conditioned. We acclimated and turned off the air conditioning at night so that we could listen to the waves. We were a family of 6 ranging in ages from 24 to 63. Everyone loved this house. We loved reading in the hammocks, or carrying our chairs to the beach to watch the sunrise or sunset. Or hanging out in the yard and watching the birds and iguanas. The house is also very well equipped with boogie boards, a skim board, beach chairs, hammocks, and lots of towels. Esterillos Oeste is a small pleasant beach town. People were friendly, and you could walk to the town from the house. Activities my family loved: surfing, fishing (we caught mahi mahi and made some excellent meals), horseback riding at sunset, ATV, zip-lining, and a guided tour of Manuel Antonio National Park. There are also some excellent restaurants in the town. But the real pleasure was the house and the beach. Emily was very responsive to any questions before and during our stay. She is very knowledgeable and can help answer questions about activities. Three things to be aware of: 1) We did have an attempted break-in. The heavy door stopped the would-be burglar, but do listen to Emily when she advises you to lock up valuables and lock up the house when going to the beach. This was the first time they'd had this type of problem. 2) There is a significant riptide at this beach. We were warned by the life guard down in town and by Emily. Pay attention. Families with small children really enjoyed the tide pools down by the mermaid. 3) There is construction next door, but the sound was negligible and there is a privacy screen up. We loved this house and I would love to come back and stay again. It worked really well for our family. Oh! Harry Potter fans will love the bedroom under the stairs!
Se hospedó 8 noches en diciembre de 2022

10/10 Excelente

Lauren B.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Pura Vida! Beautiful home set in the perfect place! The house is perfect for a family or families!

The ease of renting was perfect! Communication was great! We had zero issues and loved every bit of our vacation and with be renting this house again.
Se hospedó 12 noches en noviembre de 2022

10/10 Excelente

Lindsey S.

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Paradise!

We had the best time at Casa Sirena! This was my 3rd and favorite time to Costa Rica. Emily was so easy to communicate with and made sure it was an unforgettable week for all of us. We went fishing with Javier, had traditional casada made in the house with the red snapper we caught and enjoyed every minute of our stay! We loved the hammocks on the beach, the swimming pool was the perfect size for our kids (ages 7-12). The beach is basically in the front yard and most days we had it completely to ourselves. We will always remember our stay at Casa Sirena!
Se hospedó 6 noches en julio de 2022

10/10 Excelente

Katie V.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Superb in every way

This property is AMAZING. Emily was so kind, so thoughtful, so helpful, and so responsive! Helen, the caretaker, was very nice and accomodating, making sure our stay was as relaxing as possible. The location is spectacular. Close enough to walk to the local restaurants and shops, but far enough away to feel secluded. The pool was inviting and refreshing after swimming in the ocean and washing off in the lovely outdoor shower. All the artwork, inside and out, was gorgeous. I have stayed many places but this was by far the most special and accommodating place I've ever been. Emily, thank you for all the recommendations!! We went ocean fishing with a local that lives down the street, took a guided night hike to see owls and frogs, went on a boat tour to see monkeys, and ziplined through the canopies. Seeing scarlet macaws perched on the property trees and iguanas and geckos running through the yard was unforgettable. Pura vida!!!
Se hospedó 8 noches en abril de 2022

10/10 Excelente

April M.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Even better than expected!

We had an incredible stay! Emily is just amazing! She was available for any questions we had. Super helpful and kind, we felt instantly welcomed here. She made us feel so welcome by her thoughtful welcome basket. We've stayed at many vrbo homes and never got a welcome like that. :) The property is gorgeous! Having the ocean in our front yard was quite the treat! We enjoyed the beach so much! It was the best boogie boarding we've ever experienced. Emily has all the beach essentials there for use. Boogie boards, skim boards, chairs, etc. The pool was also great. It's a smaller pool, but all you need for cooling off and relaxing. The outdoor shower was also great to have. We enjoyed the scarlet macaws that would perch on the trees right over the pool. Helen, the caretaker, was so wonderful to hang two hammocks by the beach each morning. She gave us complete privacy, but it was comforting to know she was nearby if we needed something. The house had everything we could possibly need and more! The washer and dryer was a huge plus too. Emily is so thorough in the information she has at the house. She pointed us in the right direction for dinners and adventures. We loved the town of Esterillos. Delicious food, lovely people, we always felt very safe. Thank you again to Emily and Helen! We hope to be back!
Se hospedó 4 noches en marzo de 2022

10/10 Excelente

Bret M.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Fun in the Sun!

We've been home for a couple weeks now and we are still talking about what a great experience we had at this rental... The location is ideal, nice and quiet but still a quick walk or drive into the small town of Oeste where you can find several good restaurants, groceries and friendly locals. The house itself is very unique, lots of tropical landscaping for privacy and shade with a small splash pool out front. We have stayed in a lot of rental homes in CR over the years and I have to say this was a favorite... a well stocked kitchen and lots of books and art to peruse made it feel very homey. Highly recommended for surfers, naturalists or other thoughtful travelers. Thank you so much for opening your home to us and we will be back again some day!
Se hospedó 3 noches en marzo de 2022

10/10 Excelente

Andy A.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Great owner, secluded location, yet close to town, friendly locals

We've been to Costa Rica five previous times and always stayed at VRBO's. The house is typical for Costa Rican VRBO's we've visited and well maintained for its age. The rooms are spacious, the pool is perfect, the grounds are well-maintained, and the kitchen is well equipped. I cannot say enough good things about the owner, Emily. She communicated often, was quick to respond, and went out of her way to help us schedule tours. I would recommend leveraging Emily's expertise for any tours you may be considering. She even left snacks, including fruit and bottled water, ahead of our arrival. My two college aged kids especially liked the area across the dirt road where Emily had hammocks hung from palm trees overlooking the ocean. A few things for consideration: While the on-site caretaker does a great job with the yard and pool, she doesn't clean inside, take out the trash, etc.. This was different from other VRBO's we've stayed at where the caretaker did some amount of cleaning every day and would wash clothes and/or cook for an additional fee. The Internet is slow by today's standards. I was able to handle a few work tasks, but it took patience and effort. More often than not, we used the data on our phones, which was limited to 3G. It took us approx. 15 minutes to walk to the center of town. While the road out front isn't totally dark, it was dark enough we drove into town if visiting after 5:30pm. Parking at the handful of restaurants and the "super" market was not an issue. The strip of land that separates the sand/beach from the dirt road is public land. At locations up and down the road people park their vehicles on this strip of land for both day and overnight visits. No one parked in front of Casa Sirena during our visit, but overnight visitors did park across from the houses on either side. These visitors never bothered us. The town is a great location to get away yet close enough to visit the more touristy areas such as Jaco, Quepos, and Manuel Antonio.
Se hospedó 7 noches en marzo de 2022

10/10 Excelente

Vincent R.

Le gustó: Limpieza, check-in, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Great location next to beach

We had a fantastic time in Costa Rica and we really liked the house. Emily was always available on phone and Helen took good care of the property and of the outstanding garden that distinguishes this house from others. The pool in the shadows on the beautiful trees offered a cool rest after a hot day in the ocean at 90 degrees!
Se hospedó 9 noches en febrero de 2022

8/10 Buena

Jeff T., aliso viejo United States

Le gustó: Limpieza, comunicación, ubicación y veracidad del anuncio

Excellent location and beautiful beach not best if u need to connect to internet.

So this was my 6th time to Costa Rica. Mostly boyz surf trips to north. First time to central pacific. Very cool area. Jaco not my fav but hermosa and the location of this house is cool. House is a Clean mature house across a small dirt road from a very pretty beach called Esterillos. House is big has lots of amenities great kitchen laundry ac in all rooms and a great garden/ small pool/ rancho and beautiful plants. Spend all dinner cooking at house but u could take a 10 minute walk to a few stores and food. Great location and felt very safe. Caretaker Helen was on property at all times and her dog is nice. No habla ingles but still very nice with my decent Spanish. Positives: House itself is very cool. Super unique inside and out. Yard beautiful kitchen great with lots of everything Ac in all rooms. Comfy beds nice showers. Water pressure and hot water worked well. A plus for Central America. Not as Positive: our driver who was set up for us took a very scenic route (at night) to get to house. 2.5 hours instead of 1.45 but no big deal. We think to avoid the toll. He also couldn’t find house we had to help him and call owner several times. Extra 20 Minutes with that. But that’s not the house. Then the house had no tv. Again no big deal as we not come to costa to watch tv. But photos seemed to show a big one on wall. Oh well. But biggest issue for my crew was terrible Wi-Fi. Couldn’t connect at all to internet to work the few hours per day we needed to. Got our texts and emails but no internet access. Again to unplug is needed on a trip to cr but to get plugged back in a little is kind of important to us. Less of an issue was the surf in front of house is not rideable. Dump of a barrel way too fast tk Surf. Up road 1/2 mile is the surf break. Maybe just our week but seemed to be walled in front. But again not a deal breaker as the house was bitchen and the owner is super nice and the place had so many nice touches. I’d recommend it to literally anyone who wants to chill with nature and relax.
Se hospedó 5 noches en febrero de 2022

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Anfitrión: Emily Gassenheimer de Friedlander

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My husband and I are American citizens who have collectively lived in Costa Rica for 80 years. We are very knowledgeable about all aspects of Costa Rica. We are available to help with side trips and answer questions. We take pride in Casa Sirena and are responsive to your needs. We sincerely want you to have a fun and enjoyable Costa Rican experience. If there is something we can do to make your holiday especially memorable- (your partner's favorite champagne? a birthday cake? family reunion gift bags?- you get the idea); we are more than happy to do so!

Por qué eligió esta propiedad

Its proximity to San Jose is a major plus. Its location is between Jaco Beach and Manuel Antonio so that you get to choose- solitude or shopping- whenever you wish. Conveniently located for day trips- it's is the best of both worlds!

Qué distingue a esta propiedad

Esterillos Oeste is a peaceful, uncrowded beach. Just steps from our property, sometimes you have the entire beach to yourself. It is wonderful to be so close- you can be sun bathing and run into the house for a snack, another beer, extra towel and jump into the pool and be back at the beach in a couple of minutes. The natural surroundings are lovely. It is a very unique spot.

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inglés, español

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