Beautiful stay in Playa Junquillal
Review Submitted: January 11, 2010
Date of Stay: December 2009
I had the pleasure of staying at this wonderful home in Playa Junquillal a few weeks ago in December. As a frequent traveler and as one who typically rents condos or houses, I can say from experience and without hesitation that Wes & Judith have created a beautiful and tranquil place for future travelers to Costa Rica, and at an exceptional value.
Tierra Pacifica is a quiet community with a handful of homes that are well spaced out so it feels very private. The developers of the community took great care to preserve the natural environment and monkey migration path, and the manicured gardens and jungle are gorgeous throughout the entire community.
The house and surroundings are extremely secure, thanks to a new alarm system, a gated entrance with controlled access, and guards on duty 24/7 regularly monitoring the grounds. This was nice since I am female and was staying by myself, though possibly overkill since Playa Junquillal seemed safe and quiet, with a close knit community of year round and part time residents making sure things run smoothly.
As a result of there being so few homes in the community, the common areas (The Clubhouse, pool, jacuzzi, yoga studio, etc.) were almost always unoccupied when I used them. The salt water infinity pool was perfect (always a high priority for a tropical vacation), and clearly no expense was spared on it or any of the other common features which include a full gym with brand new equipment, a full size barbeque and outdoor kitchen area, and a wonderful open space with tables and chairs overlooking the pool.
The property itself is virtually brand new, and extremely well maintained; it was also immaculate and bug free--an extraordinary feat in Costa Rica. The unique layout of the house, the elevation, and how it is situated on the hillside facing the Pacific, allow for maximum light and air to flow through, with clean modern minimalist decor that frames and enhances all the natural beauty around.
Wes and Judith have put a lot of thought into every detail of this vacation home, and it definitely shows. I highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a quiet stay in the quaint beach community of Playa Junquillal I would give it six stars if I could!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
People with Disabilities,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Christina,
We enjoyed having you as a guest and we hope to welcome you back many times in the future. Thank you for your thoughtful and generous review. I hope that other potential vacationers will take your comments to heart and also choose to join us as guests at Casa Amigos.
Wes
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