Wonderful house with a few issues but they were addressed right away. Communication was fantastic. I would ask for more detailed directions Google waa not accurate and tries taking us up an impassable road. I would recommend arriving in daylight! It was a fabulous house that met our needs and we would stay again.
Our family had a magical experience at this lovely home, located in the jungle. Visits with the howler monkeys in the morning and evening, iguanas, birds and sounds in the distance, made our stay exceptional. Mariela was a huge help to us and Eduardo, who was our ride during our trip was a wealth of information. Only one issue, you are somewhat isolated and will need a car rental or as we did, hire Eduardo, who had a van that fit all ten of us, and took us wherever we wanted, including food shopping on the days we left the property or weren't at the beach, which is a lovely 20 minute walk to. Kitchen was spacious and well used by our family, pool was a big hit too. Highly recommend.
We booked this 6 bedroom property for our family of 11 to get together. This property definitely needs updating, pool and deck area small for larger groups, some patio furniture needs replacing as well as some kitchen appliances. We certainly made the best of it. The property management company was very responsive to issues raised.
The house is amazing and has many amenities and supplies that made us stay very comfortable. Would consider staying here again. Our only comment is they can improve upon instructions to operate the house.
We had an incredible stay at this beautiful, modern home! There was more than enough space for our multiple families, and it was conveniently close to local activities. The house was stocked with plenty of amenities, making our stay so comfortable. The kids had a blast with all the entertainment options, and we even had the exciting bonus of spotting howler monkeys nearby! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a spacious, fun, and memorable getaway! The only downside was the concierge service, which was a bit slow to respond and occasionally unreliable.
Somewhat dated villa, from the 60ties. Little to no space outside the villa. No space for children to play, pool is very narrow, only a table for four outside. The rear outside aera is not good for use, looks into garbage. View is nice, large inside table but not a comfortable lounge aera
Nice quiet spot. As others mentioned it was a little tricky to find. Overall very clean, tho the hardwood floors needed a little attention. Perfect spot for our family of 13.
We had an amazing time with the whole family. Such a beautiful home. Everything was spotless and had just about everything you would need for a wonderful vacation. We were able to see all sorts of animals around the property. It was a very unique and unforgettable experience. Mariela Jaen was very nice and accommodating. Thank you for everything!
The property is in a great area The house has amazing views, we had a great time even being there during the rainy season we still were able to see plenty of sights without getting wet. The house has plenty of room for a large family stay.
We had trouble getting to the property due to road construction but going thru Matapalo to get to the house was a good road even with rain the day we arrived. It was a bit confusing as to how to get into the compound but once we did it was great.
Mariela arranged for a chef to cook dinner for us during our stay and a catamaran trip at nearby Marina Flamingo. Both were wonderful.
We enjoyed some side trips but mainly relaxed visiting in the house or outside around the pool.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this expansive house. Plenty of room and huge, well-equipped kitchen. We did not mind the road as the house is totally worth it. Pool is awesome, linens and pillows immaculate. Fond memories of sitting around table together for meals. The puerto viejo beach was just our style. Quiet and calm and just 4 minutes drive or short walk from house. Lots to do right at this beach. We went horseback riding, arranged a tour and ate at the little beach restaurant. Ceviche there was very good. Low tide great for snorkeling as well. We have rented many houses in guanacaste for years and this was our favorite thus far. Thanks and hope to be back!
The property was great. We especially liked the three separate King Suites on the property. It provided a perfect stay for five adults who wanted their private quarters when preferred. Close proximity to three amazing beaches. I strongly recommend it.
We had a fantastic time during our week at Casa Brisas Del Mar. We were a group of 13 adults ranging in age 25-62. The layout of bedrooms was nearly perfect for our group. The kitchen was well stocked and we enjoyed cooking and eating in the beautiful dining room. Mariela was very responsive to any questions we had. The view from the house is spectacular and the walk to a very nice beach was not bad at all! It was such a wonderful time and location to celebrate our daughter's graduation from law school.
We had a wonderful stay at the property and the area. There were 8 of us and we all had more than enough space. Mariela was very responsive any time needed. The biggest challenge was finding the house the first night as we were driving in the dark from Liberia airport and unfamiliar with the area. Waze (the only map that works in CR) led us down a very rough rural road. So if coming in from the east or northeast, make sure you go all the way to the town of Matapalo before going down the dirt roads. We dealt with a few bug issues, but completely expected it and it was nothing that hindered our stay. The howler monkeys came to say hello each day and Playa Conchal is a beautiful beach, as is Grande, and Flamingo. Thank you to Mariela and team for making our stay a great one.
Casa Brisas Del Mar was amazing!!!
Perfect for our group of 12.....we could have even fit another couple. Our teen kids shared the 2 rooms in the main house, each with it's own full bathroom. The views were one of a kind and perfect for early mornings watching the sun rise. We loved the pool, but by day 7, we could tell that it needed a good cleaning. There were iguana sightings, lots of little lizards, birds, monkeys in the trees, and a spider who scared the teenagers. :-)
Casa Brisas del Mar is remotely located, but well worth the 10 minute drive on the bumpy road from Matapalo (closest town). You will want to rent a car if you plan on leaving the house. Go with 4 wheel drive, you won't regret it.
It was great to only drive a quick 4 minutes to a quiet beach, Playa Puerto Viejo. You can walk, but the roads are very dusty and if you want to bring anything with you-we used the provided cooler and chairs-you'll find it easier to drive. During the day, we paid $2-$4 to park.
Matapalo and Playa Puerto Viejo each have a local and non-touristy feel to it. You can walk from either Playa Puerto Viejo or Brasilito to Playa Conchal.
Taking a drive to Playa Flamingo or Tamarindo will give you all the tourist shops and restaurants.
We stayed connected to our host via Whats App and communication was great. We were always just a message away from anything that we needed-from excursion booking to finding a gas station!
We had a wonderful stay at Casa Brisas del Mar over the Christmas week. We had a family reunion with 10 of us and we were very comfortable during our stay. All the rooms provide plenty of privacy while the central community kitchen and dining and living areas provide plenty of room for congregation. The pool was refreshing and the views of Brasilito Bay from the pool and sun deck were breathtaking. Two monkeys came to visit us during our stay, one Capuchin and one Howler. You could hear plenty of Howlers in the jungle around us.
The location is wonderful as it is very quiet. It is a very short drive/walk down to Play Conchal where the snorkeling was pretty good. It is a short drive to the hustling tourist town of Tamarindo for shopping, dining surfing and SCUBA diving. We did a SCUBA diving excursion to Isla Catalina from Tamarindo where we saw two Manta Rays, three Whitetip Reef Sharks and two Eagle Rays. We had Christmas dinner at sunset on Brasilito Beach at Camaron Dorado.
We rented two four wheel drive vehicles. I highly recommend that as not all roads are paved and there are some that are pretty rough. Apple Maps did not work at all and Google Maps would always recommend the shortest route which may not always be the best as it is unaware of the road conditions.
Anyway, we had a great stay and I cannot recommend it highly enough. I would happily stay there again.
This property is beautiful. It is very rural and the roads are a little rough. Finding the house was a slight challenge but then after that we got around the coastal area easily. It was perfect for our family group of 12. We had plenty of room and had big meals together. There was a little wildlife that visited. Maid service was even post of the package which is nice if you are there awhile. We did appreciate the suggestions of things in the area. We visited several beaches, towns and restaurants. We enjoyed a coffee, sugarcane and cocao tour. The owners were great and helped us with other tours. I highly suggest visiting Tio Leo Coffee. We suggest eating at the Mercadito in Tamarindo, Coco Loco near Flamingo Beach and Big Mama's Kitchen near the house. The weather was perfect and this was a family trip of a lifetime.
We took an anniversary trip with 3 other couples & this house was perfect. Tons of space, nice big table for us to all enjoy meals together, comfortable bedrooms, lots of beach towels & good air conditioning!
I would definitely recommend a 4x4 vehicle as the roads leading to the property are unpaved but it made for a fun adventure. The concierge service was truly amazing, they had all our excursions booked for us & had groceries waiting for us when we arrived. Anytime I had a question they were quick to respond and always so kind. We would definitely stay here again!
We loved the stay, gorgeous home, very helpful concierge service and you can't beat the view from the back of the house! Only gave 4 stars for location, because the roads to get to the house were extremely bumpy and 2 of my friends had back issues so it hindered them from getting out and about on the neighboring towns. We did ready the reviews for needing a 4x4 SUV, which we did get but the roads had literal craters and pools of water in them, it was like going off roading every time you left the house, so be prepared. I personally would stay there again though, worth the bumpy road adventure :)
Ok soooo let me start by saying the house was perfectâŠ. But getting to it was less than desirable In their defense, they do advertise that the road to house is bad⊠however, unless you are familiar w Costa Rica âroadsâ you really canât prepare yourself. With that being said⊠everything else was great! Abigail, the concierge was available 24/7 and her communication was fast and efficient! She was very thorough and followed up! The location was about 30 minutes to Tamarindo but honestly there were some great restaurants very close once you got to paved roads
The excursions, chef and car services were reliable fun and easy to access⊠if you are looking for jungle experience⊠look no further ⊠Pura vida!
A slice of heaven with an ocean view, the support staff went above and beyond to cater to our every whim and fancy (complete with local bull riders?!?), and no detail was left unattended. Clean, safe, dreamy⊠pura vida.
Six adults stayed in this beautiful house which can easily accommodate more (we had three bedrooms that went unused). Having three separate primary "casitas" is the perfect layout for three couples. Each room featured a king bed and ensuite bathroom. The beach and the nature preserve are a short walk away. A meal at Big Mamma's is not to be missed. Highly recommend this beautiful house.
We had a wonderful time despite the weather not fully cooperating with us. The management team were great in helping us plan excursions. We went zip lining, sunset cruise and horse back riding (in the rain).
The house itself was wonder and very spacious. The six bedrooms were very nice. We did have one room that somehow had a puddle of water every time it rained. Nothing that would ruin our experience.
The wildlife was fun to see from our doorstep.
4 X 4 vehicle is a MUST. The road leading to the house was full of pot holes and ditches that were fun and a little nerve racking at first.
All and all we had a great time and would stay here again.