We loved our stay in this well-stocked and comfortable home during our time in Nosara. Our two children, ages 6 and 2, were very comfortable in the bunk bed room, and we appreciated the comfy king bed. Bedrooms in the walk-out basement stayed cool and dark...perfect for sleeping after surf, yoga and play. Great linens, towels, ample hot water, AC for night time, consistent high speed internet, DVD player with wifi enabled TV, and all we needed for cooking, etc. were present in the house. Tasteful decorations, too, made this feel like a home, not an over-used rental. We were super impressed with the local rental company who helped with the reservation...excellent check in and out procedures, and very responsive with a minor water and alarm issue we had. They maintained great communication and professional service before and during our stay. The saltwater pool, which we often had to ourselves, was definitely a highlight, as were the howler monkeys in the nearby mango trees. The 10-15 minute schlep to the beach with two kids, beach stuff, and surfboards sometimes felt long in the very humid weather and on slick muddy roads...on a future trip we might choose to rent a golf cart or ATV from this location. The north part of Guiones, which was close to the house, was a great beach home base for both surfing and tide pool exploration with the kids. We rented a bike and boards from nearby Frog Pad, and were super pleased with their service. If you want to be within walking distance to the beach, good mini-market and restaurants, but off the busier main street of Guiones, Casa del Mar might be the perfect place for you! We very much enjoyed our adventurous stay at Casa del Mar in Nosara Verde!