Lovely House, Incredible View, Secluded Beach, Infinity Pool

My husband, 7 year old daughter and I absolutely loved the property and the house. It is a bit remote so a car is required. The hill is very steep to get up to the house but is exactly as described and we weren't surprised by this.The photos don't come close to doing justice to how beautiful the setting is. The house was clean and had a lot of towels and clean linens. There were a few areas where there could have been improved or fixed. The owner was alerted at the end of the visit and was very professional about the feedback. It is a birders paradise. We viewed more birds from the poolside than at any of the reserves that we visited. We will stay here again.

My husband and I stayed here in April of 2010. I can not believe it was that long ago and I feel awful that I haven't written a review yet, because this house is JUST AMAZING. When we booked it, it seemed almost too good to be true. Though I had helped my boss list his timeshare on VRBO, I had never rented a property myself. And although I knew many who had done so with good experiences, I was still a little a nervous. I contacted several properties in the area I was interested in (Nosara/Samara), and when we talked to Honour (the owner) on the phone, all my trepidation was put aside. She was wonderful - very helpful and accommodating in every way possible during the trip planning phase.
When we got to the house, it was truly more than we ever could have imagined. We were planning on traveling with another couple, but when their plans fell through, we decided to go on our own. Let me tell you - this house is a true gem. It is entirely set up to get the most out of the BEAUTIFUL landscape around you. Situated upon a hill (or a small mountain - ha ha), the vistas expand all around you. You feel like you are amongst the tree canopy. Every day we awoke to the howler monkeys (and one day they were hanging out in a tree right next to the house) and then we had to decide if we wanted to sit by the ultra-luxurious infinity pool or head down to the beach. Playa Buena Vista is literally right down the road and probably the most beautiful of the beaches we visited down there. We usually split our time between Nosara and Samara (both lovely towns and very close) and tried to eat as much ceviche as possible. The accommodations were absolutely more than you could ever desire. The living room, three well appointed rooms (we just used the huge master bedroom suite that looked over the pool) and 2.5 baths are split amongst three separate buildings (building one: living room/kitchen/half bath; building two: 2 guest bedrooms and bath; building three: master bedroom and bath). There is a security alarm for the building that is super easy to operate, as well as a locked gate, and makes you and your valuables safe when you sleep or leave. There is a cleaning lady and a groundskeeper constantly maintaining the property as well as the rental agency that is always handy. Plus, extras like air-conditioning and a washer/dryer for free - can't beat it!
We just LOVED this house and look forward to coming back and sharing it with our friends. Thank you, Honour

We stayed in Casa San Rocco with our 18-yr old daughter and her friend during Spring Break. It was far enough from Samara (7 km) to enjoy a true "jungle" feel but close enough to make everything convenient. On property (but not intrusive!) are howler monkeys, parrots, parakeets, lush gardens, and a beautiful 3-building layout and pool on the top of the hill that made our stay perfect. The girls got their privacy, as did we, and we enjoyed the pool at the end of each day's outing at the beach, ziplining, fishing, etc. . Walking distance (1.5 km or less) to Buena Vista beach, which is quiet and non-crowded. Online description and photos of the house and access are accurate, especially the steep driveway and need for 4WD or similar power, even though the driveway is paved. Beautiful views, breezes through the open windows and patios, and surrounded by wildlife and lovely flowers and fruit trees. We agree that those with small children and/or limited mobility might not be well-suited for the property, but otherwise recommend it for families w/teens, couples, or adult groups (and have!)