22 Reviews of Property 168953 in Puntarenas City, Costa Rica

We had a group of nine stay at Oceano from March 21-27, 2013- with room to spare! What a great location! We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay during our time in Costa Rica. Only a little more than an hour drive from the San Jose airport, Oceano offered us the solace that we were seeking during our stay.

The housekeeper, Bernie, and her husband, Ronald, were fantastic! Bernie is a great cook! We really enjoyed having her cook for us during our stay. It saved us a ton of money, yet allowed us to experience home cooked Tico food! Ronald chopped us open some coconuts for fresh coconut water (YUM!) and took us to feed the wild monkeys. The monkeys were definitely a hit with our whole group- so make sure you do this with Ronald! While Bernie & Ronald are not fluent in English, we were not fluent in Spanish so it was fun to practice our Spanish while they practiced their English. It was like a mini-lesson every day!

And let's not forget Macha! What an awesome dog! She would accompany us to the beach and stay with our stuff and sit quietly with us as we enjoyed our morning coffee on the lanai. She loves to give paw- and did so every chance she got! We really enjoyed having her around!

The beach at the end of the property was the best beach we experienced in Costa Rica. I noted that another reviewer stated that the beach was "unusable"- but we didn't think this was the case! The sand was super soft, the water was warm and there were no rocks or shells in the sand! When we went to Jaco & the Isle of Tortuga, the sand in the ocean was so rocky that it made it hard to walk! The waves weren't big enough to surf, but they were big enough for boogey boarding! The beach hardly had anyone on it. We saw may be 4-5 people total per day. It was like having our own private beach!

If you are looking for a great beach vacation in Costa Rica, Oceano is the place for you! It's like staying at a five star resort for half the price! Bernie, Ronald & Macha will make sure your stay is worth every penny. You won't be disappointed!

We had a great time and the grandchildren keep talking about Costa Rica and wanting to return. We really enjoyed Bernie and Ronald's company, what a wonderful couple and they really keep the place clean. Thanks again

Karin and Rupi were kind enough to allow me to have my dream Beach wedding on their property for a group of 15. I had a budget and this home was great for the price. My wedding was a success and the pool was definitely a hit with my group. Karin answered emails and questions via email quickly, and at arrival we were taken very good care of by the caretakers. Bernie and her husband were wonderful, made us feel right at home. She cooked breakfast, dinner and packed us lunches for our excursions. I was a little disappointed with the beach when we arrived, there was trash along the coastline. It discouraged us from taking a dip in the ocean, but we were thankful for the wonderfully kept pool. Fortunately the wedding planner that I hired had a great crew that made it look good for my big day. Market is close by, including a little local bar and I was even able to take a quick taxi ride down the street to a hotel for some spa treatments. We also loved having the company of their dog "macha", hang out with us. This was a good choice and great for family gatherings.

"Great week in paradise."
We had a fabulous time. Our own private property right on the beach. The accomdations were very comfortable, they made you feel at home. It was very clean and well kept. The pool was outstanding. Amazing sunsets and early morning walks on the almost private beach.
Great location, central to many attractions.
Local restaurants (10-15 minutes away) with authentic Costa Rican food were great and extremely affordable. We had access to a private driver / tour guide who spoke perfect english, he was great. The caretakers were always available to tend to our needs. The owners hospitality made this a great vacation. It was very romantic. It is also a great place for the whole family. We will definitey be going back; with our kids.

Mais le meilleur plan (pour les groupes en tout cas), c’est la maison que nous avions à Puntarenas. C’est une grande et belle maison en bord de plage, avec une grande piscine et un couple de gardiens vivant dans une maisonnette isolée qui s’occupe de l’intendance. La maison permet d’accueillir jusqu’à 16 personnes (4 chambres doubles, dont 2 avec lits doubles et 2 chambres triples, chacune avec salle d'eau et toilettes privatives) et coûte 1900 dollars par semaine. Compte tenu les prix des hôtels, c’est un excellent rapport qualité prix. Les propriétaires sont Canadiens, nous ne les avons jamais rencontrés mais par mail et téléphone ils paraissent très sympas. Quant au couple costaricain sur place ils sont adorables. Pour un groupe de surfeurs par exemple, il est possible de surfer en face de la maison pour les débutants et pour les autres, le meilleur spot est juste à 2km (accessible à pied par la plage ou en voiture). Comme j’ai été enthousiasmée par cette maison (on y a fêté les 50 ans de mon ami), vous pouvez demander les coordonnées à toutcostarica.

What a great time we had here. It's the right place to get away from winter. We brought 12 people and had room to spare. The pool is beautiful and clean. We liked the dining room because it was large enough for all of us at once. The bedrooms were comfortable and clean. We felt very secure. The caretakers were very helpful and went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable. I loved the ocean access. One week into January and the ocean felt like a bathtub. We body surfed for hours and never got cold. If you want a nice place to relax and play, I recommend it highly.

What a wonderful stay we had at Oceano. This is a great spot if you want to get away from the "all inclusive" and experience Costa Rica. The accomodations are spacious and no lack of bathrooms. Bernie and Ronald, the house and ground keepers, are such a wonderful couple. Bernie prepares your breakfast and dinner (an extra cost) but well worth it. You get to experience their cooking. It was great to wake up and coffee is ready and served on the patio. Ronald will come with you to show you the market for fresh fruit and vegetables and then take you to the fish market. He showed us a monkey farm that is nearby and the grandchildren really loved this. We can't forget about Macha the dog. This dog is well mannered and loved going to the beach with the grandchildren to jump in the waves.The beach is endless for long walks and it was nice to have your own pool. Bernie and Ronald keep the place very clean and are most accomodating. Bernie will even show you some of her cooking. I would suggest you rent a car for convenience and the roads are excellent.Thank you Rupi and Karen for meeting us and driving to show us where Oceano is, especially at night. We had a great stay and this is a great place to get a few couples together-space is no problem. Lots to do from zip lining to coffee plantations.

We were lucky enough to converge on this fabulous spot with 15 of our extended family members to celebrate the holidays. The property was excellent for children--the ocean and waves were mostly calm and provided a little extra excitement for the older kids on the two days when the waves permitted body surfing. The pool divine. Bearnie and Ronny are lovely care takers and it was so wonderful to be able to have someone help with the cooking and cleaning. A great location for families to relax and simply be!