Cozy Casa Pochote - 5 Min Drive to Playa Pelada!

Summary:

Discover tranquility at our charming, recently-remodeled house in Nosara in the Guanacaste Provence. This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is perfect for romantic getaways or trips with family and friends. Nestled near downtown and the beach, immerse yourself in an authentic Costa Rican experience. Enjoy comfort, nature, and proximity to all that Nosara has to offer. Your adventure in this paradise awaits here!



The Space:

Our home offers two bedrooms and bathrooms; both with high-quality mattresses. Our home can host up to 9 guests in total due to the following layout:



We have one large primary bedroom with a king-sized mattress. As well as two bunk beds that include queen-sized mattresses on the bottom and single-sized mattresses for the top bunk. We also have a full-sized floor mattress in the onsite-closet that can sleep two additional people comfortably in any shared space of the home, living room, bedroom or enclosed terrace.



Guest Access:

Guests have access to the entire home with a private entrance and designated parking in front of the home. Please note that while the unit is private, there are two studio apartments below, so the grounds are shared spaced.



Our home offers large open-spaces, tranquil bedrooms and bathrooms. Our kitchen comes fully-equipped with a gas stove and oven combination with all stainless steel appliances, including a large fridge.



For guests who may be interested, we have a local contact who can pre-stock the home with fresh, local juice and also another contact who provide cooking services (preparing food in advance to stock in the home or discuss preparing meals). We also have contacts with locals who offer surfing and local tours. If interested, please let us know we can set up introductions.



The Neighborhood:

This home offers the perfect proximity to the local town and beach! Only a 10 minute walk to the beach but with access to the main road for easily navigating around town with a rental car. Guests are right near Playa Pelada and also are walking distance to a local coffee shop and kids play area.



The local beach offers world-class surf and is one of the most popular local surfing destinations. A favorite of locals for surf is Marbella and for those who love nature you can spot baby and adult turtles throughout the year. Seasonally guests can experience "arribada" (arrival), which is a natural phenomenon that usually runs from mid-November to mid-April. Guests can see hundreds of baby turtles arriving to the water for the first time.



Beautiful trails surround the property; perfect for a relaxing hike or an active run. Guests can fully explore the local wildlife using these trails--floral, fauna and animals such as monkeys.



This area is within a Blue Zone which means the community is recognized for it's unusually high longevity rates. This is from the local weather, food, and natural aspects of living in this area.



Getting Around:

The home is located off a main road; easily accessible by all cars. We recommend utilizing a rental car to get to and from the house.



For local experiences we recommend guests try La Luna, one of the prime local restaurants. Organico, the local super-market which includes organic and fresh food selections, is ideal for guests grabbing a snack on the way to the beach or cooking for themselves at the house. There is also a local public pool called Organico-Cafe (in front of the super-market) with mini-golf. This spot is great for guests who are traveling with families and would like to both explore the local community and amenities.



Other Things to Note:

We require every guest who books a listing with us ("the booker") to fill out a check-in form which includes reading and signing our rental agreement. As part of our check-in process we require all guests to provide us information about them / their stay with us. This includes uploading a valid, unexpired government issued identification card and a "selfie" (picture showing one's face typically taken using one's phone camera).



This process is similar to checking into a hotel and we hope you understand that this is necessary since we typically do not have staff on site to validate a guest's identity. If you aren't comfortable with this then we recommend you book a property with another host since completing the check-in form (which includes uploading a non-expired ID, selfie, and reading/signing our rental agreement) is required before we can send you check-in information.



Please contact us before booking if you would like to review our rental agreement.



Please note that we may request a security deposit and add a damage waiver fee to your booking if needed



PLEASE CONTACT US PRIOR TO BOOKING IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO REVIEW RENTAL AGREEMENT.



We charge for additional guests above a fixed amount. This amount and additional charge varies by unit type, size, and configuration. If you input the correct guest count when you make your reservation the amount the booking site indicated as the total cost will not change (due to guest count). We ask for confirmation of guest count after you complete your booking. If you need to increase your guest count after booking confirmation due to a booking error, this could result in a price increase. Finally, we verify guest count via external cameras located on our properties. In the event that we notice a guest count at the property that is higher than reported, we reserve the right to ask for additional guest fees that would be double the amount we would have charged prior to check-in.



Kindly refer to the following guidelines regarding fees for extra guests:

2 BR+ units - $45 per guest/night after 6 guests



Pet Policy



This is a pet-friendly property. While our cleaning team is thorough, guests with severe pet allergies should be aware that dogs, cats, or other animals may have stayed in the space previously.



Pet fees:



$30 per night, per pet

$150 per week, per pet

$300 per month, per pet



Pet fees are included in the accommodation rate as long as you choose the appropriate quantity of pets when completing a booking. We confirm this with all guests post booking confirmation.



The following additional charges apply to late check outs/early arrivals, assuming we have availability for this (please never assume this will be available):



1 hr or less early arrival or late departure: $100

1-2 hr early arrival/late departure: $200

2-3 hr early arrival/late departure: $300

3+ hr early arrival/late departure: $400 or the cost of an additional night’s stay, whichever is more



We have a minimum 7 day stay requirement for local guests. We rarely make an exception to policy but may elect to do so at our sole discretion. If you are local to Nosara and book for less than 7 days we reserve the right to ask you to cancel your reservation.



Gatherings/parties of any kind are strictly forbidden at this property. If you host a gathering/party/event at this property we will levy a $1000 fine.



***Smoking is strictly forbidden anywhere on the property - both in the interior and exterior***



***If we find cigar/cigarette butts of any kind on the property or evidence of smoking (ash, empty cigarette packs, etc.) We will assess a $500 cleaning fee in addition to the regular cleaning fee***



Interaction with Guests:

Cleaning service 24 hours in advance