If you are looking for a resort, this isn't your house. For my family, our focus was to eat, drink, and enjoy everything thing Costa Rica had to offer. We were blessed to meet many Costa Ricans and expats who call Costa Rica home.
You cannot beat the view from this property. My family enjoyed the patio/pool area with that terrific view. If you have several adult couples, the casitas worked well to give everyone their space using the main house as a gathering area. Don't be afraid of the large iguana (Larry) at the house and the smaller iguana (Lenny) who will jump in the drain grate at the foot of the driveway. Get up early to hear the birds and the monkeys.
Like the ad mentions, there is construction going on next door. They are working on the inside, so it's not as loud. Just make sure you are aware that they work late and the master bedroom shower is visible to the construction.
You need to also know that this neighborhood is down a bumpy dirt road, which was being scraped/repaired the week we stayed. If you see Big Momma's, you are almost there.. You are less than a mile from the gate. Entering the house is easy and we felt very safe due to the security guard.
For food, stop by Big Momma's, which is a quick walk from the house. She makes a wonderful Costa Rican breakfast and a delicious red snapper dinner. You can meet many of the local neighbors there. I also want to put a plug in for El Norte, which is south of Matapalo. The breakfast menu was delicious, and we went back for coffee more than once.
There is a beach at the end of the dirt road. Don't pay to park because it's a public beach. We packed our car and drove down several times. Brasalito and Flamingo are also nice beaches. For fun, we tried Mojo Surfing Adventures in Playa Grande. The owner lives two doors down we pleasantly discovered. Finally, go to the Monkey Jungle Canopy Tour. Awesome people!