We were a group of 10: two expat families, with 6 children ranging from 16 months (In a pack-and-play we provided) to 16 years. We were there to see the Turtles Hatching during low/rainy season.
Great House: The house is just as pictured, beautifully decorated, well appointed and very comfortable! Be aware that this is a rental house, not a family home that is rented out. Bring all your own books, board games and food. We cooked our own meals and the house was very nicely equipped for that (coffee grinder, good solid pots and pans, so-so knives, but they do have a sharpener.) However, you will need to bring (or buy) everything in terms of food, including salt, pepper, and olive oil (or support the local economy and eat out).
4-star for cleanliness, not because it was not cleaned, but because one only gets mid-week cleaning services if you book 6 days or more. To keep critters at bay in Costa Rica, a minimum of daily floor cleaning is REQUIRED so this falls to the renters. (Ugly underbelly of living in paradise. We are in their territory!) But if you are cool with critters, and don’t mind sweeping and maintaining a very tidy home (or eating out every meal) no worries! We did ask to have a nest of ants right outside the kitchen treated and the property manager (Josh) was prompt and accommodating.
Perfect Location: 5 minute walk (on little legs) to beach. At low tide this is a lovely flat sandy beach, with lots of tide pools to explore.
10 minute drive (on unpaved roads, through a beautiful enclave of very nice homes) to most amenities. We did the escape room and Climb Nosara, both enjoyed by all. There is lots of construction, but this particular house is surrounded by empty lots and secluded at present (Nov 2020) .
Ostinal is about 30 minutes away. But there is a river that needs to be crossed during rainy season. 4x4 highly recommended,
Good Service: Check in was easy, though a bit more house specific information in the booklet would have been handy. The Property management company was very responsive and Proactive in their customer service. The booking company was marginal. When we had some concerns regarding Hurricane ETA, And while they replied to emails, I could not get them to call me so we could have a live conversation and given the circumstances, that would have been nice. But Josh, the property manager stepped in and took care of us.
I would definitely recommend and book again.