UNIQUE VILLA & PRIVATE INFINITY POOL; WALKING DISTANCE TO BEACH

My wife and I and our family stayed in this villa for a week over New Year's. Hopefully I can relate what a brilliant experience it was in under 2500 words.
From the first communication with Cynthia to the tearful goodbye at the end of the week, absolutely everything was brilliant. All of my questions were promptly responded to, and the payments details were a breeze.
The villa easily housed three adult couples and three year old twins. The kitchen, bathrooms, dining room, and living room were well appointed and had everything we needed. Not sure I ever sat in the living room as we spent so much of the time around the pool.
Sipping a Costa Rican coffee and listening to the many species of wildlife in the morning, while gazing over the most incredible view, just doesn't get any better. On one of the mornings there were a group of howler monkeys playing in the tree over the pool. The twins thought it was great to have to have their own private zoo right at the villa.
It was an easy trek to the beach, even for the tots. Special mention has to go to Tarzan "wonder dog" for his leadership and companionship for those trips to and from the beach. Returning to the villa, it was certainly refreshing to be able to jump into a clean infinity pool or enjoy a cold Imperial while lounging in a chaise.
We ate lunch at Father Rooster's several times before returning to the villa after a morning of beach. My youngest daughter and her fiancee walked to Picante and had an incredible meal(he gave her the ring there). There are a number of restaurants in Playa del Coco but we chose to shop in town and prepare most meals in.
I like to cook and managed to put on a New Year's Eve dinner including beef tenderloin, seafood pasta, salad, fresh pinnapple with rum, for eleven persons (our friends joined us) and enjoyed outside around the pool. The oldsters stayed in to celebrate the New Year by star gazing and tending tots while the youngers were able to enjoy the Latin American tradition in town.
We did a sorkel trip to the islands and caves. Snorkelling was good but the highlight was the pod of dolphins playing in the wake was very exciting. Again the twins thought this was amazing.
Thanks to Cynthia and Patrice and of course Tarzan for making our family so wecome and providing us with a 11/10 experience. We will never forget this trip of a lifetime.
I could recommend this property to anybody including my mother-in-law.
Pura Vida!

We recently got back from an awesome stay at Renaud House over the Christmas Holidays. The pictures do not show just how amazing the house is. Glass, light, and comfortable spaces. Sliding glass doors in many of the rooms for indoor-outdoor living. We woke up each morning to a panoramic sunrise over the ocean. And you can't beat the infinity pool!

The location was perfect for us, as we took the opportunity to explore the area and do different activities. Playa De Coco has a good mix of restaurants, shops and bars. Playa de Ocotal is just a short walk down the hill, with the local beach bar, Father Roosters. For sailing and snorkeling, we recommend the Sea Bird, and Diego at Star Paddle took us out on a great Christmas morning paddle. And for a big adventure, you can't miss the zip line, rafting, horseback riding and hot springs at Hacienda Guachipelin.

Homeowners Cynthia and Patrice were really helpful in suggesting and arranging several of our family's activities, and checked in a few times to make sure we had all we need. And our kids fell in love with Tarzan, the dog. Great hospitality all around.

We hope to be back again soon!

Thank you Cynthia and Patrice for a wonderful stay at your magnificient home at Playa Ocotal. The house and the terrace are spectacular and the huge infinity pool much appreciated even if we are only 5 minutes from the beach. The place is peaceful and your luscious gardens so well maintained by Juan. Even Tarzan (the dog) was a big plus for us as we are animal lovers. He is so sweet and a pleasant companion for our walks on the beach. We look forward to visit you soon. This has to be our best vacation spot ever.