19 Reviews of Property 58219 in Jaco, Costa Rica

The property in question met our needs perfectly. We were looking for a rustic beach home in a native Costa Rican neighborhood that could accomodate 6 people comfortably. This unit was just what we needed. We bought freshly caught fish from one of the neighbors as they returned from their nightly fishing trip. Falling asleep to the sound of the waves crashing on the beach was wonderful. Petri and her staff were very accomodating and helpful. We would like to return to this facility again next year for a month.

My wife and I rented this little 'cottage' with great hopes. Unfortunately we were disappointed for 3 reasons 1) there is a highway very close to the property with a long downhill slope and a curve at the bottom. In Costa Rica, the truckers use Jake Brakes to slow down, and they have them like I have never heard in Canada, or any where else in the world. You can expect that when you are trying to sleep or when you are sitting by the pool you will be blasted by the sound of the trucks. They run from 6 am to about 11 pm, but one will go by every hour during the night which will wake you up. 2) the location is very sheltered and it is HOT, but the problem is the main part of the house is not air conditioned and it has a steel roof. It is unbearably hot until the middle of the night, and we were there in November without a lot of sunshine, so I can't imagine what it is like in the sunny, hot season; and 3) the main river in Costa Rica that empties the sewage out of San Jose enters the ocean very close to this house, so the beach is dirty and the ocean is a muddy color with a very bad odor. Also, the pool was very cold and not very attractive. The bed was incredibly hard. The air conditioner in the bedroom was terribly loud and very old. It wasn't a vacation.

We got a good price on the rental, and we were planning on staying 5 nights. We left after the first night and received a refund of 1/3 of the rental. We moved further down the coast and found a fabulous 3 bedroom house, almost new, for only a few dollars more. I could not recommend this 30 or 40 year old cottage it unless you live in a very hot climate and are deaf.

Patri was very nice and I believe she was very disappointed that we were unhappy. She did her best to try to find us something else, but we wanted a place different than the other units she had available. We appreciated getting some refund.

We had a wonderful time in Jaco. The house we rented served all our needs. Patri was excellent with helping us while we were there. The pool was a great we had fun swimming when we came home each day.I would recommend this property to others travelling to Jaco.

We recently had the fabulous opportunity to travel to Costa Rica. There were 6 of us and we were all very pleased with the accommodations. We felt fortunate to have found such a warm and cozy place. Home away from home. The place was clean and had a welcoming feeling. The pool was an asset and used many times daily.
Right from the early stages of planning, Patri, the manager, was so very hospitable and more than willing to help us plan our holiday. She answers emails quickly and provides answers to questions. She does it all! From helping us book accommodations, book a vehicle, helping plan tours, buying groceries, to visiting and having a coffee with us. Patri takes the time to be certain the guests are comfortable and content. She made us feel secure about arriving in a country we had not visited in the past.
Jarra, the pool person, is a delight. We is very smiley and welcoming. He is wonderful and patient with us in exchanging languages.
Elbie and Santos were diligent about keeping the grounds and furniture clean.
We explored and enjoyed many of the local sites. The Crocodile Tour was interesting and we actually were able to touch a crocodile that was on the shore. The thrill of zip lining through the rainforest was exhilarating, The most exciting, enjoyable and yet relaxing was the day we spent with Gino with Tico Tours. We were lucky to have spent the day with Gino – jungle hiking, snorkelling, a lunch prepared by Gino from the fish we caught ourselves plus the lobster and oysters that he caught, all prepared on beautiful private white sand beach. Gino is very knowledgeable and can explain and teach anyone about the land, the animals, the people, and the ocean plus throw in some Spanish lessons. Supper was a delightful experience for Gino and his family invited us to their place, where Maria (Gino’s wife) cooked an authentic Costa Rica dinner. Excellent! What a fantastic day.
A visit to Outback Jack’s is worth the walk. The food is fabulous and Jack is an interesting character that will visit and share stories.
Be sure to enjoy your added guests of the visiting cats and dogs. They will adopt you and visit on a regular basis.
The sunset each night was magical and beyond words.
We all look forward to returning to this wonderful place and very much appreciate Patri and all she had done to make our stay in paradise an experience we will forever treasure.

Outstanding. We are already planning for next year. I would strongly suggest having your own transportation. Patri couldn't have been a better host. We met some wonderful new friends.

Outstanding. Patri couldn't have been a better host. We are going back next year and want to make this an annual vacation. We met wonderful local families who have invited us to come & visit. I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting an outstanding & memorable vacation.

We rented both houses on our trip as we travelled with 6 couples total. We really enjoyed our time and Patri was very helpful in finding activities and assisting in transportation for our group. The beach in front are rocky and not the area you would want to swim, but the view was great and it was a very relaxed area to be. Our group did not always do the same activities, so we were always arrainging travel and it always worked out smoothly for us. We did travel to the Arenal Volcano and I would suggest making that an overnight trip, we tried to go there and back in the same day and it was an exhausting day of travel. The fishing with Gino was something I would recommend. We didn't catch much on our trip, but we still arrainged for his wife to cook for us that night for dinner. We just had to buy some fish from the market. That was one of the best meals we had. Because of the size of our group, she came to our house to cook for us and really made it easy on us. We of course spend some time at Outback Jack's which is just a short walk down the beach.

If you are looking for luxury, this is not the place to stay, but if you are looking for a relaxing trip with a very helpful property manager, then this is a great place to stay.

The listing description was pretty accurate and the listing photos were accurate also, the property was well-maintained as far as my liking. Our property manager Patri was very helpful for information about the area we stayed and helped us out for tours etc. I would recommend this place for families or older people since it is about a 35 miniute drive to Jaco, which you must have a car. The beach is private and rocky in some places. There is plenty of restaurants in the area and a great bar called the outbacks within walking distance. The village of Tarcoles is just up the road if you would like to experience the Tico life. Overall I would come back.