Jaco Vacation Rental villa

We were looking for a place to stay that accomodated a large family, with children of varying ages. This property was perfect! The babies were able to sleep, while the older kids and "grown-ups" played in the pool. The outdoor covered porch was a gathering place for cards, games, and talking by the pool. It was close to Jaco, where we went surfing, crocodile watching and zip-lining. The House Manager was awesome. He helped us with arranging day-trips, and took care of our every need at the house. He even made a few trips to the store for us. He was able to give us great local advice on restaurants, activites, and educated us on local culture. The houses are beautiful, and the pool is immaculate. There is a grocery store that is very driveable, and I ended up going almost everyday. The Facility Manager cut fresh coconuts for us to eat, and wild Star Fruit grow beautifully on trees on the property.

We had a great trip to Costa Rica. Staying in a local house made the trip much more enriching. We had big lizards (no snakes, thankfully), tons of birds, and a vast array of marine life right at our house. We had the opportunity to learn about local culture, and to eat in more "traditional" restaurants without risking illness. We got great advice about experiences that our family would enjoy. I would highly recommend staying at this house, and would eagerly visit again myself!!

We arrived at the property after a beautiful drive through the Costa Rican Mountains following our private guide that was arranged by the proprietor.
The staff was incredibly accommodating and made the stay so much more enjoyable due to slight language barriers we were surprised that we had no problems communicating at any time.
( we speak very little Spanish ).
A cook was arranged for us, we found the food to be delicious.
The property is about 15 minutes North of Jaco and is a short drive to markets, surfing beaches and shops.

The property is lush and tropical with a crystal clear pool that we found was very well kept.
With parrots chirping, tropical plants, and a green, well manicured lawn.
Fresh fruits ( Star fruit, Mangos, Coconuts & Limes ) are abundant on the property and serve as a delicious addition to any meal. It is quite an experience staying on the beach, swimming and kayaking to the next beach, then to walk up to the estate and see the gorgeous sunsets and scenery right from the front porch is spectacular while enjoying a cocktail.

Keep in mind that this in not the Marriott. This is an authentic taste of real Costa Rica; beautiful and secluded. There were 15 of us and we all had plenty of space and beds.
You also will have very good communication with the staff.
After check in we were provided with a set of 2 way radios in case we need any thing to just call.
The staff of the villa in my mind, made our trip much more enjoyable.
For the price, Macaw Beach is a bargain for the quality of service and comfort. It is true paradise.

We will definitely be visiting Macaw Beach again in the future and would recommend it to any one who would like a real taste of the true Costa Rica ! PURA VIDA !!

This property is located near Jaco, and is easily accessible from San Jose (about 2 hrs). We opted not to rent a car, but to use rented buses with bi-lingual drivers. This was a trip where 7 guys got together to celebrate two 50th birthdays! None of us had been to Costa Rica before.

Sal, part owner and contact, answered multiple questions via email before we arrived, and arranged for transportation from the airport. During out entire stay he took care of us from arranging for a cook, arranging transportation, reservations for attractions, and even went out of his way to take us into town to pick up groceries and do a little shopping. Never having been there before, and in another country, I was skeptical of some of his recommendations at first, but it soon became apparent he was right on with everything he suggested. Sal was great!

This property was slightly more rustic than we expected, but it was perfect for seven guys who wanted to relax by the pool, have someone else cook and clean for us, and take some adventure tours. If you are looking for a beach to relax on, this may not be your property, as the beach is coarse dark sand with a lot of rocks. There's a great beach just minutes away though, and they have a great pool. The property is somewhat isolated, although there are restaurants right across the highway and down the beach. Sal will tell you which ones are good if you ask.

All seven of us had our own air conditioned room in one of three buildings on the property. They have room for a lot more people, and it would be great for a larger group.

The grounds are loaded with tropical fruit trees, tropical plants (most of which have beatiful flowers), stunning birds such as the scarlet macaws and of course, iguanas.

I would highly recommend using the cook, unless you feel like you want to cook, or have special dietary needs. We wanted typical Costa Rican food, and we got it. None of us ever got sick either, and we drank the water.

Things we didn't expect:
-Things were not necessarily cheaper in Costa Rica than the US (i.e., the local beer was ~$5.50/6 pack at the grocery store)
-So many iguanas and birds; very cool
-The sun came up at 4:45AM and went down very quickly at around 5:30PM
-Costa Ricans eat rice and some form of beans for just about every meal
-We could drink the water

All in all a wonderful property and a wonderful trip. We can't wait to go back.