After a 7 day long sailing cruise down the coast of Costa Rica, 3 couples rented this beautiful property for some R&R. Overall the house and its surroundings were perfect for this kind of stay. Waking up every day with the amazing breathtaking view alone made us give this property a 5 star rating. However despite the views, the incredibly responsive, kind and knowledgeable house managers (Alex and Gerry), and the uniquely beautiful architecture of the house, there were a few things that could have been improved or future guests should be made aware of for their stays. See notes below:
* the house is in a community with lots of new home construction right down the road, be careful when driving
* the incline to get to the house is VERY steep, you will need a 4-wheel drive vehicle including the steep driveway into the garage for parking with no guardrails in front of this driveway facing the cliff side.
* the house was minimally stocked with some essentials like paper towels and we had to ask for kitchen towels that we could use, but Gerry promptly provided them. We actually bought a lighter for the house to use for the scented candles that were provided as well.
* there was a foul smell in the garbage disposal upon arrival that never really dissipated after Gerry came by to fix it
* we had the electricity go out several times due to the construction and high winds which one day effected the pump that brought the water up the hill, so we were without water for half a day. It was resolved and Gerry and Alex were very responsive on it and apologetic.
* Be aware that you are near lots of wildlife, some of which may try and come into the home. We saw large spiders indoors and scorpions and fer-de-lance poisonous snakes on our patio, so WEAR SHOES and don't play with the animals. We did see monkeys in the trees near the house one day, AMAZING.
* the pool is NOT heated, and given the sun's direction, gets very shady and cold in the afternoon
*Be sure to shoo away the Buzzards that like to stop for a drink in the pool, they make a mess with their droppings in the pool otherwise
* the elevator bay has a slight gas smell, don't think it is a concern, just pointing it out
* the water pressure in the master bedroom shower is not ideal and when both showerheads are going, only one has hot water and the water pressure decreases more
Other than these minor adjustments, the house is A++