VILLA OF THE ROCK - VILLA DE LA ROCA BEACHFRONT/PRIVACY

Honestly, we weren't sure we made the right choice in coming to Costa Rica for a family trip as we kept thinking about how much we love the beaches on Kauai. Then we got to this home and saw the view and IMMEDIATELY we felt thankful for choosing this home over others nearby. Others may have had fancy countertops and newer kitchens but it is the location here that is so spectacular. Alan and Kathy were gracious and we felt they were wonderfully accommodating. They take great pride in their home and it shows. The home was well planned out for privacy; I thank them for sharing it with us!! The photos of the unit are accurate, if anything they do not do the property justice. The ceilings are very tall and the views fantastic! We could hear the ocean waves and palm trees from everywhere in unit. We opted not to shut up home to use bedroom A/C; breezes and ceiling fans kept air moving and we loved having ocean so close. The garden is well maintained & matured since photo. It probably varies as to time of year but several plants were blooming. We saw humming birds, butterflies, and saw fresh bananas hanging from trees all without having to leave the property. On my next trip here, I would give strong consideration to hiring a local chef. Merely, because the local restaurants will not have near the beautiful view you will from this home. It is one location where staying home and eating in is definitely better than going out, it's just sometimes you don't want to do dishes. Labor seems to be reasonable and the owners have lived here long enough to make recommendations on what might suit your specific needs. I was concerned that our children would be to picky but overall it is something I wish we would have planned in advance for at least a few of our meals. Chef could have made cheese pizza as easy as restaurant and mom and dad would have loved staying in and enjoying a romantic view without meal prep and no dishes. The views are really that beautiful! The use of boogie boards and beach chairs were a plus! The owners were knowledgeable about local day trips; we enjoyed the ones they recommended. Even on Spring Break it felt as we had beach almost to ourselves. At Liberia airport gift shop while awaiting flight home, paged through 'best seller' Guadencaste photo picture book to sell to tourists. Listed on page 50 something was a large professional almost full page photo of gorgeous beach and the rental home we had just left! Postcard perfect beachfront view home!

My wife and I were joined by another couple and stayed in the downstairs rooms. We had the times our our lives. The house is perfect for couples, families, surfers...whatever you want. We literally surfed everyday right out in from of the house. We're already looking to book another trip to Villa De La Roca. Alan and Kathy were great. I highly recommend this location!

Great location! Perfect for couples and surfers as its right on the beach in Playa Grande. Kathy and Alan were great and very helpful with local knowledge. Several very good restaurants nearby. Lots of activities around or you can just relax on the deck all day watching and listening to the waves. Can't wait to go back!