Reviews

14 of 15 scored ten out of ten.

The other one scored eight, and it is on this page too — near the top, because it is the most useful review we have ever received. A wall of perfect scores tells you nothing.

All reviews are from Vrbo, where guests can only review a stay they actually took. We publish 13 of them here — the rest are on the listing, linked at the foot of this page.

The eight out of ten

Five weeks here, and the most useful notes we have had.

Verified guest · January 2026 · 35 nights

8/10

Overall wonderful stay for 5 weeks - a terrific house in a great situation. Being somewhat elevated (250-300 metres), there was lovely cool air movement and we did not need to use the aircon despite hot temperatures down at the coast. The organisation was perfect - great communication from the host Alan and efficient and helpful connection with management team. A bit more detail in the setting up would have been helpful - there were some crafty inner drawers in the kitchen units, which contained all sorts of useful gadgets - but we did not discover them until late in our stay. A bit of warning when the gardening team were coming would have been helpful as they spent a morning with all the machinery for cutting grass etc making a lot of noise - which we would have escaped with notice. The household equipment was mainly very good although the ice making part of the freezer did not work and the dishwasher should be anchored more firmly so it does not tip forward when the full drawers are pulled out. The swimming pool is magical, beautifully maintained and a great size. The gardens are one of the more disappointing aspects - very steeply sloping and too difficult to stroll around in but very picturesque. The sense of security was great and we felt wonderfully safe and secure. We would give this house and team the strongest recommendation and would be very glad to return in the future.

What changed

The hidden kitchen drawers
Now documented in the house guide, with a photo. They are easy to miss and full of the things you need.
The gardening crew
Jan and Sonia message you the day before, so the machinery is never a surprise.
The ice maker
Repaired.
The dishwasher
Anchored properly.

One thing we cannot fix: the gardens really are steep. It is a hillside above the ocean, beautiful to look at rather than to wander through.

Everything else

Emma Rogers · September 26 – October 2, 2026 · 6 nights

10/10

Absolutely stunning home! We very much enjoyed our stay here.

Alejandra Rios · May 25 – June 3, 2026 · 9 nights

10/10

We definitely made the right choice when selecting this property for our stay! The property is great, private and secure. The house is very nice, clean, has amazing views and it's super comfy and spacious. It has everything that is needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Well stocked and very complete with A/C in the bedrooms which helped us relax and rest comfortably at night. The pool is always clean and very inviting. We definitely recommend this property to anyone traveling to this area in Costa Rica. Not only because it's beautiful, but also because it's in a great location with prompt access to great beaches, close by towns, delicious restaurants and fun activities. We really enjoyed experiencing the dense nature and getting to see the white face monkeys playing in the trees located in the back/side of the house. The host and management were very attentive, prompt to answer texts and calls. They were also very sweet to help us making it extra special for our daughter by decorating with a happy birthday banner and balloons prior to our arrival. My whole family was delighted with the house and enjoyed every minute of it. Our stay was so nice that we hope to go back some day in the future and stay here again. Great host and Amazing house! Definitely, Pura Vida!

Steven Hamilton · February 4 – 12, 2026 · 8 nights

10/10

We absolutely loved the eight days we spent at this incredible house. Our hosts were very welcoming and met us when we arrived. I had a few questions while we were there and got responses almost instantly. The house was spotless. There wasn't anything that we needed that they didn't have. The pool was fantastic. There wasn't a single day that we didn't swim or chill in the pool. We enjoyed seeing the toucans and other local birds that came around every morning and evening. We even had a coati come visit a couple of the days. One evening we could see howler monkeys in a tree down below the house. Not only was the house great, but the entire area was wonderful. The people were friendly and welcoming. If you're an animal lover, I suggest a tour of Hacienda Baru, which is about 20 minutes away. We used Freddy Cascante. It was our favorite activity for the two weeks we spent in Costa Rica. We wouldn't hesitate to come back to this beautiful property. It's easy to feel the pura vida spirit here.

Frederick Bronson · June 22 – 30, 2026 · 8 nights

10/10

Great place. Peaceful and spacious. My family and I enjoyed this home. Highly recommended to anyone who decides to stay in the Ojochal area of Costa Rica. Beautiful beaches nearby, the sound of ocean waves ricocheting up the mountain and the morning birds are a natural alarm that you wake up to.

Tammy McGovern · July 15 – 23, 2026 · 8 nights

10/10

We enjoyed our stay. The directions were spot on and check in was flawless. Sonia was available to answer any questions and also give recommendations. Beautiful place! We'll be back!

Verified guest · November 19 – 22, 2025 · 3 nights

10/10

Great hosts. Excellent communication. The house, location and views are amazing.

Our reply

JW and guest were wonderful! Welcome back any time - highly recommend.

Costa Rican Paradise

Verified guest · March 2025

10/10

The house is great. Prime location for the area. Sonia and Jan were very helpful and responsive. There was an internet outage in the area which wasn't their fault, but they communicated with us promptly. Highly recommended.

Amazing property

Camila · January 2025

10/10

An amazing place - the views are breathtaking and the home is so comfortable. Would totally stay here again.

Our reply

Camila, I'm glad you appreciate the views and home like we do and had a nice visit. Sonia said you were wonderful guests so please come back anytime. Pura Vida and happy new year! Alan.

Amazing

Verified guest · July 2025

10/10

This property delivered all it promised and more! Highly recommended!

Our reply

Great guests! We welcome you back anytime.

Perfect setting for Costa Rican bliss

Verified guest · February 2023

10/10

This is a truly beautiful home in a stellar location. The view will blow you away. The house is well-equipped and very comfortable. The road to the house is well-maintained and makes for easy access. 2WD seems reasonable in dry season, but I would imagine 4WD is key if it rains. The property owner and management team are all very responsive and helpful.

A Beautiful Property

Verified guest · January 2023

10/10

A very beautiful and well maintained home with a view of the Pacific Ocean. The property manager lives a short distance from the house and was quick to respond to the few complaints we had. This home is a bit on the remote side and internet service was intermittent during the day, but as long as you're not planning on doing a lot of work from home it shouldn't be an issue. Several nice restaurants and things to do within a short drive.

Simply Amazing

Verified guest · 2022

10/10

This home is amazing. Breathtaking views. Very spacious even though it was just my husband and I. The home had everything I needed to cook our meals plus some. We stayed 5 days in total and honestly didn't want to leave. This was our first time in Costa Rica and loved it so much that we toured a lot to build our own home. We spent time in Uvita with the locals and had so much fun. It's pretty easy to get down to the town. Everyone is so sweet and welcoming. Our flight got delayed a day and the owner allowed us to extend an extra day for the same price. He was so gracious. Our concierge was awesome — she hooked us up with a driver and gave us a lot of good recommendations on restaurants. I highly recommend staying at this home if you're planning a visit to the Ojochal/Uvita area.