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PLAYA AVELLANAS SPIAGGIA
Playa Avellanas, Guanacaste

Recensioni

9,4

Eccezionale

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Valutazione di 8 - Buono. 16 su 269 recensioni" "
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9,0/10

Pulizia

4,0/10

Servizi

4,0/10

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Recensioni

10/10 Eccellente

Amanda B.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Beautiful Location Lovely House
The hammocks were so relaxing with all the nature sounds and birds singing. There were even howler monkeys and scarlett macaws in the yard. The walk to the beach was absolutely gorgeous and the beach was even more stunning. This was all around such a great stay. Can’t say enough nice things.
Soggiorno di 1 notte ad aprile 2024
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 19 apr 2024
Thank you so much Amanda. It was such a pleasure having you. Please keep in touch. This is your home away from home. Pura Vida

10/10 Eccellente

Maria S.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Playa Avellanas
Ben was a great and thoughtful host.
Soggiorno di 5 notti a marzo 2024
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 2 apr 2024
It was such a pleasure having all of you. This is your home away from home here in paradise. Please keep in touch..

2/10 Terribile

Sara L.

Non mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Not what expected
Aunts in every bathroom. Very heavy doors including main gate Combination Two adults needed to slide gate. Beach not what you call walking distance. Water pressure was so low could barely wash or brush teeth much less shower. The place was so depressing, we left after two nights. We are requesting some refund.
Soggiorno di 28 notti a febbraio 2024
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 17 mar 2024
We are located in the middle of a dry tropical forest in the most bio diverse country on the planet and we fumigate monthly. The gate wheels have since been cleaned and regreased. We have incredible safety and security here as everything is privately gated. The public water system was having maintenance for maybe a few hours. This happens only occasionally and never lasts long. We are exactly 250 meters from the beach and the walk takes no longer than 10 minutes and has to be one of the most gorgeous on earth. National Geograohic comes to document our beach walk through the mangrove. Our guests receive exclusive paid access from us. These renters came from living in a 20 story penthouse. The husband said he really loved the house and his wife is just not used to the nature. I think she arrived just too stressed out and depressed from the city and unable to handle some peace and quiet. We tried everything to make them feel at home and give a great experience. They seemed to really enjoy the monkeys in the yard. I really hope the very best for them.

8/10 Buono

Plonka J.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Great beach cottage
We spend two weeks in this great cottage and had a wonderful time. Exactly like described: three bedrooms, three baths, a kitchen, air conditioning, spacious with a rustic charm. Beautiful art pieces hang from the walls and ceilings. Great for families, surrounded by trees and animals. Very close to the beach so that we would walk every morning to enjoy the waves. It’s impossible not to fall in love with this beach. The sunset is magical and my favourite time of the day for a stroll along the water. Last but most certainly not least our host Ben is truly a wonderful human being who did everything to make our stay great. Even pave the street because of the dust! We made extraordinary memories here while unwinding and touching base with ourselves and our family as a whole. We really appreciate you Ben, thanks for teaching the girls how to surf and for sharing your piece of paradise.
Soggiorno di 14 notti a gennaio 2024
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 12 feb 2024
Thank you Jessy. It was really such a pleasure and honor to have you and your lovely family. This is your home away from home here in paradise please keep in touch your friend always, Ben

6/10 Soddisfacente

Françoise R.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Local
Maison sombre et pas très pratique, une chambre dans le séjour et on doit traverser les unes après les autres Sinon accueil très sympathique Pas de grande terrasse
Soggiorno di 1 notte a gennaio 2024
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 23 gen 2024
Si vous ouvrez les rideaux, il fait très clair dans toute la maison. il y a une grande terrasse qui s'étend de la chambre principale arrière jusqu'à l'avant, bordée de hamacs et d'un patio supplémentaire à l'avant de la maison. La maison est décrite très précisément avec des photos. Ils étaient très heureux de toutes les antiquités et des différentes œuvres d'art et ont demandé une visite guidée de chacun d'eux. C'étaient des gens adorables mais très pressés d'aller d'un endroit à l'autre. Je pense que c'était difficile pour eux d'être loin de la ville et de simplement se détendre. Ce fut néanmoins un grand plaisir de les rencontrer.

6/10 Soddisfacente

Joe E.

Ben is the best
Ben is the best host. He is super easy to contact, he replies in less than a hour usually, and if there’s anything you need he’s the guy to ask. His recommendations were wonderful. We loved the restaurants nearby, and Playa Avellanas is incredible. Thanks so much for everything Ben. Pura Vida!
Soggiorno di 4 notti a dicembre 2023
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 26 dic 2023
It was really an honor and a privilege to meet you and your family Joe. I think it was just too rural here for you. I hope you enjoyed Tamarindo. Keep in touch my friend…

8/10 Buono

Elizabeth W.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Live Like a Local
Ben and his staff went out of their way to initiate and maintain communication with us as soon as we arrived in Costa Rica. We loved spending time outside on the hammocks and deck, and the proximity to the beach and restaurants was appropriate walking distance for our family which included small children. We had some hiccups with hot water and outlets due to a lightening storm but Ben and his crew were very responsive and got the issues resolved promptly. The property felt safe and we were happy to experience life in a Costa Rican style home. I would recommend the property to anyone with similar expectations. We would stay there again! Thanks Ben!
Soggiorno di 7 notti a novembre 2023
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 30 dic 2023
It was such a pleasure having you and your lovely family. I’m so sorry if this place was just a little bit too rural for you. This is why there is so much wildlife and nature here. Please keep in touch

10/10 Eccellente

Mike S.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Great beach getaway!
Me and a small group stayed at both places on Ben's property. The accommodations were nice for what I have experienced in Costa Rica. The property was a short walk to the beach and Ben's was a very responsive host!
Soggiorno di 1 notte a ottobre 2023

10/10 Eccellente

Jason D., Kansas City, Missouri

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Great place with a great vibe
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Ben was a great host, super friendly! All the rooms have cold AC which is important on those hot days at the beach. All in all a great stay, would recommend 10/10!
Soggiorno di 2 notti a maggio 2023
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 2 set 2023
It was such a real pleasure and honor to have you all here with us! This will always be your home away from home here in paradise!

10/10 Eccellente

Susan K S., Canada

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Avellanas Surf,
We stayed with our adult children , 7 people all together. The house looks even better than the pictures, it was very clean and obvious pride taken in the preparations. The 3 California King beds were great, the AC a luxury and 3 bathrooms with showers! I booked this home based on good reviews about Ben himself and he didn't disappoint - he went above and beyond, he helped the surfers in our group, with boards, suggestions and lessons/coaching. He also was full of great info on the area, where to eat get groceries, tours and transport. He lives the Pura Vida life. The walk to the beach is about 10 minutes, we got to see howler monkeys and all sorts of birds , geckos lizards on the way. The boardwalk through the mangroves was the best. The price for accommodation is very reasonable based on location, Avellanas beach is gorgeous and not over crowded. Lolas and Las Olas were daily visits for food. We all hope to visit again.
Soggiorno di 7 notti ad aprile 2023
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 8 mag 2023
Susan I can’t say enough nice things about your lovely family. It was truly a great honor and pleasure getting to know all of you. The hardest part always is saying goodbye. Please keep in touch. This is your home away from home. You are part of our family here in Costa Rica forever and always…

10/10 Eccellente

nancy h.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
All in all, we had a wonderful experience staying at Ben’s casa.
Wonderful host and perfect spot for our three-generation family for our first visit to Costa Rica. Each generation had a bathroom and bedroom with air conditioning, Wi-Fi and a TV. Our host, Ben, was very respectful of our privacy, and also very thoughtful about making sure our needs were met. He had fresh fruit waiting for us when we arrived, boogie boards for the kids to use, and even bought beach chairs for us grandparents to use! It was nice to be able to cook up a meal in the little kitchen and keep water chilled in the refrigerator. Ben even offered to have someone wash our clothes! He was available for any questions that we had about the house or surrounding area, and truly wanted us to have the best time! We felt very safe behind the large, locked gate and the outdoor security cameras added to our feeling of security. We enjoyed waking up to birds, squirrels and occasionally howler monkeys in the trees around the house. Our grandsons loved walking next door to get delicious ice cream cones from Barney and Georgiana at Surf Hub Gelato. The walk to the beach was possible for all of us and does entail walking on the dirt road for a short distance, then over a boardwalk without railings. Grandpa does have some balance issues, so the boardwalk was a little more challenging. We were close to many delicious restaurants (Ben had lots of recommendations), and small convenience markets. Ben also referred us to a local tour guide that took us on two wonderful tours.
Soggiorno di 8 notti ad aprile 2023
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 6 mag 2023
Thank you so much for visiting us Nancy. It was really such a pleasure to meet you and your lovely family. We all miss you here already. Please consider this your home away from home here in paradise. Your family will always be our family here. We feel so lucky to have met all of you!

8/10 Buono

Michael B.

Great place for an authentic Costa Rican experience
We are a family of four that stayed at Ben’s property. Two adults and two teenage boys. Ben was great to communicate with when we booked the place, and while we were there. The house has three king size beds giving everyone a lot of room for sleeping (although a few more pillows would have been nice). Each room had an air conditioning unit. There are also three full baths. One challenge we faced, and which Ben is getting fixed, is we could not run the air conditioning units and take hot showers at the same time. The power would go out. It wasn’t a huge deal. We would keep the ACs off while we showered, and Ben said he is getting this fixed. Outside, we enjoyed the Hammock’s, especially in the morning. And one morning, we were woken up by some howler monkeys! It is a 10 minute walk to the beautiful beach. And Ben gave us recommendations for restaurants and he gave us boogie boards for the beach. I do recommend if you are going to get a car, that you get an SUV. Majority of the roads in town are dirt so an SUV is easier for travel. Also, to get into Ben’s property there is quite a steep short dirt driveway where an SUV would help. The property itself felt very safe as there is a huge sliding gate with a lock to enter the property and we’ll as additional locks on the doors to the house.
Soggiorno di 3 notti ad aprile 2023
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 16 apr 2023
Thank you Michael. It was such a pleasure having you and your lovely family. The electrical is fixed now. We think a gecko may have ended up interfering with the line, as this was the first it has ever happened, and only when running everything in the house at the same time. You were here during Easter weekend, otherwise it would have been fixed sooner. We want our guests to have zero problems during their stays with us and we pay our workers double and triple the going rates in order to expedite the fixing of any issues that come up on our guests trip. Also there are additional pillows in the middle master closet, and we will be adding even more to our bedrooms, currently 3 to every bed. Thank you so much for your feedback and thank you so much for visiting with us:-) this is your home away from home.

10/10 Eccellente

Mary H.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Wonderful surf destination :-)
We chose to stay with Ben because he offered great rates and had an excellent location in Avellanas. The accomodations are great and there is even 3 TVs with Netflix for those few days that Avellanas does not have a swell (very few and far between). Ben is a gracious and accomodating host who went to all lengths to ensure our stay was comfortable and most importantly enjoyable. His surf lessons were exceptional, my boyfriend literally went from limited experience in the ocean to catching his first waves in only two sessions with Ben. He is as good with intermediates as beginners and helped me to get past a plateau I've been stuck on for over a year! He also has an extensive selection of boards for those who are not in need of instruction, and has the best rates we found anywhere around. The beach access is close enough and the mangrove boardwalk is a wonderful experience. I can't say enough about our stay, everything just fell into place perfectly, and it was an experience we won't ever forget. If you get the chance I highly recommend this house, and Ben, it's most gracious host/owner!
Soggiorno di 1 notte ad aprile 2023
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 22 apr 2023
Thank you for choosing to spend your vacation with us Mary. It was really a pleasure and honor having you. Please keep in touch. This will always be your home away from home here in paradise:-)

10/10 Eccellente

Janet H.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
amazing beach house
This house was exactly what we pictured. A beautiful house by the beach with A.C. and a place to lay our heads at night. Walking distance to the beach with plenty of awesome restaurants near by. You don't need a car but we found that renting one with 4 wheel drive left us more options to see things we may have missed without one. Ben will accommodate you in any way possible to make sure your stay is perfection. I stayed with my brother who took up the awesome chance to get surf lessons with Ben. He is a great teacher and they both walked away from the water with smiles on their faces. There is a huge Mango tree right outside the door that we picked from. The bathrooms are so cool! Lounge outside in the hammocks with a beer and listen to the howler monkeys. If your looking for a cool spot by the ocean and like to kick it low key this is the spot. Don't expect to be pampered wined and dined. Staying here makes you feel like you live like the locals. Do it. It's awesome. We love Ben and his house!! We want to come back!!
Soggiorno di 1 notte ad aprile 2023
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 set 2023
You are too kind Janet. It was truly a pleasure having you. This is your home away from home. Please keep in touch!

10/10 Eccellente

Mandy F.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Really cool beach house!
My boyfriend and I were above satisfied with the beach house! Ben and Luz (the housekeeper) were extremely helpful and accommodating! The cute and cozy cabina has everything you need while giving you the true vibe of Costa, to live simply. We rarely ate out but instead shopped at the local grocery store just a short 7-10 min drive down the road and cooked all our meals at home. The cabina was cleaned regularly and the cleaner did an awesome job.. The beach was amazing! Short walk either down the Las Olas boardwalk or through the river mouth. The waves were also amazing as my boyfriend is a surfer and this was the perfect location to travel both ways up and down the coast in search of waves. Howler monkeys live nearby as well as all sorts of amazing wildlife and vegetation. We did two tours from here, the tour group "Anywhere Costa Rice" will actually pick you up from the hotel next door which was awesome and convenient and they have many options to pick from. All in all, we loved this place and wish we didn't have to leave!
Soggiorno di 1 notte ad aprile 2023
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 set 2023
Thank you Mandy. It was such a pleasure having you both. Please keep in touch. This will always be your home away from home.

10/10 Eccellente

Francis B.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Peace and Relaxation in Avellanas
I really enjoyed my stay at this great place! There is such a wonderful relaxed feeling to this quiet off the beaten path spot, with the beautifully peaceful beach only a short walk away. The renovations on the house since my stay early last year are fantastic! The beautiful new addition has doubled the size of the house with two big bedrooms with bathrooms and comfy new beds. Having the new TVs in each bedroom was really great too. The house was nice and comfortable and had everything that I needed for my stay, which included the most important things like wifi and a choice of hammocks! The owner Ben was a really great host and was quick to help me with anything I needed as well as being a great source of information on pretty well everything in the area. The way the property is fenced and gated creates a really private and secure feeling. There are some great restaurants close by offering everything from pizza to ceviche. It was really nice to have the kitchen at the house though, especially if you are lucky enough to catch the weekly fish truck that comes by. Such a great spot to enjoy beautiful Costa Rica! I would definitely recommend staying here!
Soggiorno di 1 notte a febbraio 2023
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 22 feb 2023
Thank you so much. It was such a real pleasure and honor to have you stay here with us. Im so glad you had such a good time. This is your home away from home here in paradise. Next time you come back the place will be even better. We really enjoyed having you. Please keep in touch. Your friend always, Ben

10/10 Eccellente

Melissa M.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Playa Avellanas is perfect for the non-touristy tourist
We loved our stay at Ben’s property. We got a late start getting there from San Jose, and arrived after 9pm. Ben waited up for us, and was very kind about it all. The house has 3 bedrooms and a very small, but functional kitchen. The hammocks are a nice touch. Ben was very responsive about all of our needs, and we had a few! And oh, let me tell you about Playa Avellanas! It’s about a 10 minute walk to the beach from the house, along a dusty gravel road. Cars move a little too fast, so just be aware. There is a great little shortcut to the beach through the mangroves boardwalk. This beach is AWESOME! Easy to find a spot in the shade. Great surfing waves. Some gentle surf for my 1 year old to play in. And, no one tried to sell me anything the whole time we were there! It’s definitely not the tourist destination of nearby Tamarindo, there are only a couple restaurant choices and no souvenir shops to speak of. But if you just want to relax in a beautiful place, and not be bothered but the hubbub of a busy tourist trap, I think you will love this place.
Soggiorno di 4 notti a gennaio 2023
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 set 2023
Thank you so much for spending your vacation here with us Melissa it was so nice to have you. There are a few more restaurants that just went up, as well as a small outdoor shopping center with some great souvenir shops and specialty foods. We would really love to have you back one day. Please keep in touch my friend!

2/10 Terribile

Makayla C.

Non mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
He is a scam artist BLACK MOLD
This place was an absolute nightmare. And would not recommend to anyone. It is NOT beach front. We had a SCORPION in the shower. There were holes in exterior walls along with open electrical wires (that were supposedly fixed after someone complained) not to mention BLACK MOLD all over the walls. He said he would only refund me if I didn’t leave a bad review but I don’t want anyone else to have to experience this. The outside had piles of junk everywhere and the host lives 10 feet away separated by a tarp wall: The is no water filter or blender like in the picture. The oven does not work because it is not plugged into any gas. My boyfriend and I could not sleep because of the amount of spiders we seen 5 mins into checking in. He also made it sound like “they” worked really hard to get this place set up and told me there will be spiders because we are in Costa Rica. The amount of times I’ve been to Costa Rica I’ve never experienced anything like this. He didn’t want me to leave a bad review because it would be bad for his business. For this price you will definitely be disappointed! I didn’t even get half of my refund back & we stayed there for less than 12 hours. The only reason we slept there was because we drove 8 hours that day & got there at 9pm & were exhausted. Sad part is we had it booked for 2 days and he didn’t even give me half of my refund back after only being there 12 hours. Not to mention there are fake reviews (multiple of the same review under different names)
Soggiorno di 2 notti a febbraio 2023
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 9 mag 2023
There is Zero Black Mold here. A couple of our walls needed painting and we have since painted every signal room. We also buy brand new pillows and sheets and blankets constantly so that there is never any black mold here ever. This was an extortion move. Additionally, I will not let VRBO rent our listing to teen agers ever again after this. They were supposed to arrive at 5:00pm and instead arrived at 10:00pm after what seemed to me like a long night of partying. I stayed up very late worrying for them as they were supposed to arrive before sundown they said. Every time I asked if they needed anything she said they were happy with a giant smile. I lost count of how many times I asked. I advised her to please keep the doors closed as we are in a dry tropical forest with lots of wildlife, that includes insects. They did not. There are scorpions that live here in this dry tropical forest, even at the JW Marriott a mile away for $1000/night. They are like bees and not very poisonous. They are easy to kill with the back of a sandal or shoe. I have only been stung once in my 19 years here and it barely phased me. Also we leave a can of bug spray for our renters just in case. This is the jungle and we get lots of monkeys, parrots, wild cats, and amazing wildlife, etc because of this. This is the most bio diverse country on earth. She wanted to party in Tamarindo and asked for a refund so she can go party their for the 2nd of 2 nights. When I didn’t give her a full refund for her stay over 24 hours after arriving and sleeping in and using the house, she through a fit and than tried to extort us with a bad review. For the record, we had 2 cleaning ladies, a gardener, and our maintennace man, their preparing in great detail for their arrival. It was a lot of expense to accommodate them. We pay all our workers very well. Double and tripped the normal rates. We had others lined up to rent these dates that we made available to her. We have a new casita that is well over 40ft away from this house with a huge hedge of lemon trees and only a small amount of green mesh running across 2 mango trees to help with aesthetics while more grow in. There is no ‘junk’ here. We have over 1/2 acre here and there are 3 different properties. She saw spring cleaning to our bodega. We have only genuine reviews and we gets tons of repeat visitors for a reason. Our listing in fact, has been attacked by many bots as we have been so successful here. In fact our 2 vacation rentals we have here have been consistently the top 2 rental houses on VRBO for playa avellanas for well over 10 years, out of well over 200 local listings.

10/10 Eccellente

Alexander H.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Very Spacious, Comfortable, & Walk to Beach!
Ben is an excellent host. He stayed in touch with me the whole time we stayed there to make sure everything was great. His property is amazing. Very comfortable, spacious and waking distance to Lola's and all the surf spots for us. Also 10 mins drive to Playa Negra. Big beds, AC in all rooms, Netflix, hot water and even had Apple TV. Lots of hammocks outside to relax. I highly recommend this place. Pura Vida to the max!
Soggiorno di 1 notte a gennaio 2023
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 set 2023
Thank you so much, Alexander! We loved having you! Stay in touch, my friend!

10/10 Eccellente

Cindy O., United States

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Great location and best beach!
We enjoyed our stay. Ben offered recommendations and even directions to help us navigate. Easy walk to the beach and restaurants. Lola's was the best!
Soggiorno di 3 notti a gennaio 2023
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 set 2023
Thanks Cindy! Keep in touch, my friend…

10/10 Eccellente

Angela U., Louisville KY US

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Perfect Costa Rican experience!
Loved this place!! Clean, spacious home with everything we needed. Ben was very kind, attentive and made sure we got there okay. He was close if we needed him but we had our privacy and didn’t see him. We went to sleep and woke up to the birds and had howler monkeys literally right outside our door! Playa Avellanas was one of the prettiest beaches and we had a great time at Lola’s!! Lots of things to do in walking distance! Loved it here and can’t recommend this place enough!! Ben was just wonderful!
Soggiorno di 4 notti a gennaio 2023
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 set 2023
Thank you, Angela you are so kind! It was such a real pleasure to meet you! Please keep in touch we really hope to see you again in the future…

10/10 Eccellente

Bianca P.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Outstanding choice for beach and small community lovers
This was a fantastic stay in a simple, nicely accommodated stand-alone home with 3 bedrooms with king size beds in each and 3 baths, and hammocks surrounding the porch with room to catch some sun, practice yoga in the yard and enjoy the local flavor and great restaurants - all within walking distance. Host Ben was extremely helpful, accommodating and responsive on all things. The home is secure behind a locked gate with solid locks on every door. The AC worked very well, and there were flat-screen televisions with Apple TV in each bedroom (not that you want to spend much time indoors watching TV with the most incredible beaches and sunsets a walk away - but just in case you need to keep up with your show!). The Wifi was strong. We had a coffee maker to use, a brand new six-burner stove and full-size refrigerator. The neighbors were fantastic. My partner and I had a wonderful week at Ben's place and - hands down - will be renting again from him. Beach accessibility, lots of great restaurant options nearby, a tiny market within walking distance (just basics - stock up in Tamarindo or other bigger city before coming to Playa Avellanas if you plan to prepare much of your own meals), surfing and swimming, simple no-fuss accommodations, and high value with a very cool host to boot - this is a great rental option. Thanks Ben - we will be back!
Soggiorno di 1 notte a gennaio 2023
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 set 2023
Thank you so much, Bianka you are so kind. It was truly a pleasure and an honor to have you! Please keep in touch and come back to visit us here, shortly!

10/10 Eccellente

Veronica S.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
amazing property and house with so many hammocks
amazing property and house with so many hammocks. We really had a good stay here. The beach was a eight minute walk away. We saw so many birds and parents and monkeys on the property. We got so many photos.
Soggiorno di 1 notte a gennaio 2023
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 set 2023
Thank you Veronica. It was such a pleasure having you and your family. Please keep in touch my friend. This will always be your home away from home.

10/10 Eccellente

Jessy S.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Relaxing stay
Ben could not have been more helpful or attentive, even providing additional details and tips prior to our arrival. He was there to greet us, but his presence was overshadowed by the group of howler monkeys on the property - what a thrill! The house was spacious enough for the 4 of us, the stunning beach was a short walk away, and the local fare was delicious and affordable. The area was quiet enough that we were able to relax in the hammocks. All in all, a fantastic way to end our Costa Rica trip!
Soggiorno di 3 notti a gennaio 2023
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 15 gen 2023
It was such a pleasure having you and your beautiful family Jessy! This will always be your home away from home here in paradise…..

10/10 Eccellente

Megan L.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Pura vida
Ben is awesome! Great communicator & super resourceful. The check in process was easy. We felt safe & loved the location. East access to the beach & great restaurant options without driving! Everyone was so nice & helpful. Playa Avellanas is our favorite beach!
Soggiorno di 7 notti a dicembre 2022
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 7 gen 2023
It was such a pleasure having you! Hope to have you back again soon….

2/10 Terribile

Anush S.

Non mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
SCAM
I do not recommend this house to anyone. The road to the property was awful, unless you are in a good SUV. The gates are scary and heavy. It's advertised as a beach house, but you need to get out of the property and go through another property to get to the beach. The house is moldy and Lysol is overused to kill the smell. As a person with no allergies I got sick in 5 minutes we had to stay there. Moreover, there was an open electric box which the owner explained was due to renovation they were in. I recommended VRBO to check the property themselves to ensure it's safe for other families.
Soggiorno di 1 notte a novembre 2022
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 11 gen 2023
This renter was so problematic as of 6 months prior to arriving. We always do our very best to do everything we can for our renters. The front gate makes our property extremely secure and safe. The wheels of the gate have been re greased and opens so easily now. The breaker box has a cover and has been completely rebuilt. We have been making lots of improvements. These renters arrived at the end of rainy season where this whole region was very humid. We do not have mold. We throw out any pillows or linens that ever even get damp. Lysol is used to disinfect thoroughly throughout COVID and it’s very expensive here but we take cleanliness seriously. We get so many 5 STAR ⭐️ reviews and so many incredibly happy visitors.

10/10 Eccellente

Hannah A.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Very clean and spacious I highly recommend it!!!
Very clean and spacious I highly recommend this place. They picked us up from the airport. Then the owner arranged horseback riding tours for us and also a catamaran sunset. The house was so nice.
Soggiorno di 1 notte a dicembre 2022
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 set 2023
Thank you so much Hannah! You are so kind! Please keep in touch…

10/10 Eccellente

Mary F.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Really beautiful property and house
Really beautiful property and house. The host was really great.
Soggiorno di 1 notte a dicembre 2022
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 set 2023
Thank you so much Mary please keep in touch!

10/10 Eccellente

Sage R.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
cool atmosphere for our family vacation
this place really felt like Costa Rica. There were hammocks everywhere and we picked mangos and limes also all the kids got surf lessons we had a great time
Soggiorno di 1 notte a dicembre 2022
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 set 2023
😀 please keep in touch amigos!

10/10 Eccellente

Samantha E.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Secluded and secure rental
It was a real pleasure staying at this charming house. I had stayed here years ago, but this time I came to freshly remodeled villa. The beds were excellent (something hard to find outside of the best hotels in central america) and I stayed cool with the A/C during a week of 100+ temps. I like that there is a yard and hammocks to chill in. Some other places in Avellanas don't really have this and so hanging outside is not an option because it's just too hot and dusty certain times of the year. Short walk from beach and Benny keeps the property very secure and safe with a gate and two guard dogs. Benny has lived here for years and is a helpful travel guide as well! I will be back.
Soggiorno di 1 notte a dicembre 2022
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 set 2023
Awhhhh thanks so much Samantha! We miss you already!

10/10 Eccellente

Amanda B.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
We can't wait to come back!
Wow what a great house for the price! Costa Rica got really expensive, but somehow this place is still budget. My husband and kids really loved the beach, and the location was probably the best part. We already want to come back!
Soggiorno di 1 notte a novembre 2022
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 set 2023
We can’t wait to have you back, Amanda!

10/10 Eccellente

Cassandra T.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Sweet vacation spot
We had such an amazing vacation and the location had a lot to do with easing any travel stresses. The setting was perfect for a most romantic getaway. There are beautiful flowers all around the house, mangos at your feet, a gorgeous beach access across the street (feels like a fairytale), beautiful weather, lightning bugs (my fave!) and a great feeling of security bc the property is entirely private. Plus no need whatsoever to drive. We had no issues with water/electricity/internet which is fortuitous considering it's Latin America...and dreaming of coming back soon! Thanks so much Ben!
Soggiorno di 1 notte a novembre 2022
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 set 2023
Thank you so much, Cassandra! Please keep in touch. This is your home away from home….

10/10 Eccellente

Brian M.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Very Relaxing Vacation in Paradise
I had a great vacation at Ben's property. It is very beautiful and peaceful there. It is on the edge of the jungle, and one of the nicest beaches in Costa Rica for dieting or just laying in the sun relaxing is just a short walk away. There are also multiple reasonably priced restaurants within a short walk. The house is set up very nicely and the photos don't do it justice. It is much bigger and nicer than it looks. There are also constant improvements being made and anything I asked Ben for he was quick to provide. In fact Ben was so helpful in many ways. He drove me to town to get groceries before I had a vehicle, he assisted me in arranging transportation to other areas in Costa Rica, he helped me set up tours to volcanoes, and surf trips. He knows somebody who does a tour for everything. Just tell him what you want to do and he will hook you up. I highly recommend you stay here. You won't regret it.
Soggiorno di 1 notte a novembre 2022
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 set 2023
Thanks Brian! 😀

10/10 Eccellente

Joey H.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
3 giant beds, 3 AC's, 3 TV's!!!!
This house worked out well for us. 3 giant beds, 3 a/c's, 3 TV's!!!! I love it when I can customize my bedroom! Nice kitchen. VERY good restaurant at Las Olas right down the street. Close to the beach and Lolas. Very secure, clean and cozy. We will be back
Soggiorno di 1 notte a novembre 2022
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 set 2023
Thanks Joey keep in touch Amigo! 😎

10/10 Eccellente

Christy H.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Excellent value for money great location :-)
Excellent value for money great location :-)
Soggiorno di 1 notte a novembre 2022
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 set 2023
Thanks Christy 🙏🙂

10/10 Eccellente

Beverly B.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
great job of decorating. good location, cold AC
We had a great trip. The workers were great. We went zip lining and hung out on the beach.
Soggiorno di 1 notte a novembre 2022
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 set 2023
Thanks Beverly keep in touch! 🏡✅💯

4/10 Scarso

Ronnie C.

Non mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Unprepared
The instructions on getting into the unit were incorrect and we had to wait for someone to come let us in. Couldn’t get ahold of the owner to confirm the error . Very limited. Accommodations, no bowls in the kitchen, several outlets did not work, stove not working or no instructions, no blankets in home, had to have someone come fix AC, limited internet connection ( had to go to specific area. Doors to outside difficult to open, no handles on doors to open/close. Too many keys to figure which go with which doors. Needs help.
Soggiorno di 2 notti a settembre 2022
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 9 mag 2023
We send every renter gps directions right to our front gate, along with the code for the front gate lock, and plenty of photos to illustrate. We also send our phone number and Whats App information for easy communication. There were lots of bowls in the cabinet, and extra thick blankets in the walk in closets. Most people prefer light sheets here in the tropics though the ACs can get extremely cold if you want. There was small condensation from 1 of the 3 giant AC units, so I got the technician right over their. We are always quick to fix anything. We have 3 houses and a storage unit full of any items needed. We ask if our renters need anything at all constantly. This person could not even figure out how to work the 4 digit smart lock into the house. We have since sent an electrician and fixed a couple outlets that needed attention. There were another 20 outlets or so in the house. This person was problematic. We are always happy to help with anything no matter how big or small.

10/10 Eccellente

Sandra H.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Amazing Surfing Vacation
We were looking for a place to learn how to surf (grandson and myself) and found Ben's place on VRBO. Close to the beach with protected accommodations and best of all close to Lola's, a great beachside cafe, restaurant whatever where you can sit and sip anything from coffee to wine to smoothies and watch the action on the beach. Not that we wanted to do a lot of watching as we were there to learn. We engaged Ben's services for board rental and lessons and he was absolutely amazing. We spent a week there and were actually getting on the board and staying there for short periods. Great teacher. Loved our vacation.
Soggiorno di 1 notte a settembre 2022
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 set 2023
Awhhh thanks Sandy come back soon!! 🦜 🌊 🏝️

10/10 Eccellente

Jacob C.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Another great stay! I’ll keep coming back!
Another great stay! I’ll keep coming back when I come to Avellanas. The secure homey vibe and Ben's close attention to detail are always appreciated as are the privacy, security and location. The only thing that could be better is if this was MY place! On the other hand with hospitality like Ben's it is starting to feel that way. His amazing workers remembered me from my last stay, were asking if I needed anything and the entire experience made this visit feel like a homecoming. Twelve stars!
Soggiorno di 1 notte a settembre 2022
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 set 2023
Thanks Jake you are the best keep in touch bro! 🙏😎

10/10 Eccellente

Freddy B.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Very Spacious, Comfortable, & Walk to Beach!
Ben is an excellent host. He stayed in touch with me the whole time we stayed there to make sure everything was great. His property is amazing. Very comfortable, spacious and waking distance to Lola's and all the surf spots for us. Also 10 mins drive to Playa Negra. Big beds, AC in all rooms, Cable, hot water and even had Apple TV. Lots of hammocks outside to relax. I highly recommend this place. Pura Vida to the max!
Soggiorno di 1 notte a settembre 2022
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 set 2023
Thank you Freddy. It was such a pleasure having you. Please keep in touch my friend. This will always be your home away from home.

10/10 Eccellente

Todd S.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Unbelievable house highly recommend it!!
Unbelievable house highly recommend it!! We had such a wonderful time. Everything was really perfect. Our rental car got us everywhere but we didn't really need it. We really didn't wanna leave the house or the beach
Soggiorno di 1 notte a settembre 2022
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 set 2023
You were an unbelievably great guess Todd please keep in touch amigo!

10/10 Eccellente

Mindy A.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Very good rental good pic great price!
We had such a good time here. The house was even more beautiful than the photos. Costa Rica is such a wonderful place. We rented a car and saw a bunch of beaches but ours was the best. Very good rental good pic great price!
Soggiorno di 1 notte a settembre 2022
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 set 2023
Awhhh thanks Mindy keep in touch please!

10/10 Eccellente

Gerald J.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Really cool set up and vibe a plus plus
Really cool set up and vibe A+. Highly recommended. Fast wifi. Cold AC
Soggiorno di 1 notte a settembre 2022
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 set 2023
Thanks Gerry we appreciate you

10/10 Eccellente

Christine M.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
amazing property and house with so many hammocks
amazing property and house with so many hammocks. We really had a good stay here. The beach was a eight minute walk away. We saw so many birds and parents and monkeys on the property. We got so many photos.
Soggiorno di 1 notte ad agosto 2022
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 set 2023
Thanks Christy it was so great having you!

10/10 Eccellente

Sam D.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Unbelievable house highly recommend it!!
Unbelievable house highly recommend it!! We had such a wonderful time. Everything was really perfect. Our rental car got us everywhere but we didn't really need it. We really didn't wanna leave the house or the beach
Soggiorno di 1 notte ad agosto 2022
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 set 2023
Thanks, Sam the Beach has been so great! We can’t wait to have you back!

10/10 Eccellente

Amanda F.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Charming house with great appeal!
Charming house with great appeal! Cool antiques and atmosphere, great vibes:-)
Soggiorno di 1 notte ad agosto 2022
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 set 2023
Thanks Amy keep in touch :-)

10/10 Eccellente

Lorenzo G.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Impressive house with lots of amenities
wonderful setting and all the amenities. We were very pleased with this rental. We have rented many houses before and this was by far the best.
Soggiorno di 1 notte ad agosto 2022
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 set 2023
Thank you Lorenzo!

10/10 Eccellente

Henry F.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Superb beach house lots of charm
We can't say enough nice things. The trip went perfectly. We surfed and fished and hung out at the beach so much. Great trip for our family. Glad we chose this rental.
Soggiorno di 1 notte ad agosto 2022
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 set 2023
Thanks Henry keep in touch!

10/10 Eccellente

Janice J.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
FANTASTIC ADVENTURE and a GREAT, COZY HOME!!!!
I went on this solo adventure to Costa Rica to : 1) Learn to surf 2) Horseback ride on the beach 3) Soak in the sun 4) Eat great food 5) Read & relax and soak up more sun! 1) Surfing: Ben the owner of this terrific home is an excellent surf instructor. He is patient, kind and very informative. Ben taught me the basics with an emphasis on safety and reading the ocean. There is no "hour" lesson, Ben takes whatever time that you need for your lesson and I can vouch that he will work with you until you can barley move your arms or legs!!! It's about whatever you want from your lesson . His positive attitude and encouragement was refreshing and I can't wait to surf again. 2) Ben arranged for my horseback riding excursion. The wrangler he chose was on time, pleasant and once again "it was all about me", where I wanted to go, stopping for pictures, breaks, and letting me race down the beach. I couldn't stop smiling the entire ride! I invited Glenna, the caretaker, to join me. She helped me translate and added to my fun adventure with her kindness and friendship. 3) Soaking up the sun: The house is located a short walk to the beach. It is a very enjoyable walk, lots of monkeys, parrots and a very cool boardwalk thru the mangrove trees. I spent hours at the beach, running, walking and taking in the beautiful warm Pacific Ocean. 4) Great Food: Any direction you chose to walk there is an wonderful restaurant to dine in. Breakfast at Cabinas Los Olas turned into a almost daily ritual after my morning walk, Lola's for amazing ceviche and the best view! The Burrito Box is fresh and very good, Mauna Loa if you are craving killer tiramisu! All within a 5 minute walk..... Mauna Loa also has a very fun gift shop! 5) Rest and RELAX! : Ben's priority is your happiness. They were perfect. Attentive while giving me my space to read, relax and soak in this beautiful country. Ben is avid about security and I was very comfortable being solo. He arranged for a private shuttle for me due to my late arrival and very early departure. Tamarindo Shuttle was on time, efficient and the drivers, pleasant . The vehicles were in excellent condition and comfortable. Due to Ben's attentiveness and concern I was able to completely enjoy myself. He is a long time resident of CR and willingly shared his knowledge. I had 6 hammocks to chose from to enjoy my books or a siesta. I CANNOT WAIT TO RETURN!! The home is very comfortable
Soggiorno di 1 notte ad agosto 2022
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 set 2023
Awhhh thank you Janice. It was such a pleasure having you. Please keep in touch my friend. This will always be your home away from home!

10/10 Eccellente

Judy B.

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Really cool beach house!
My boyfriend and I were above satisfied with the beach house! Ben and Luz (the housekeeper) were extremely helpful and accommodating! The cute and cozy cabina has everything you need while giving you the true vibe of Costa, to live simply. We rarely ate out but instead shopped at the local grocery store just a short 7-10 min drive down the road and cooked all our meals at home. The cabina was cleaned regularly and the cleaner did an awesome job.. The beach was amazing! Short walk either down the Las Olas boardwalk or through the river mouth. The waves were also amazing as my boyfriend is a surfer and this was the perfect location to travel both ways up and down the coast in search of waves. Howler monkeys live nearby as well as all sorts of amazing wildlife and vegetation. We did two tours from here, the tour group "Anywhere Costa Rice" will actually pick you up from the hotel next door which was awesome and convenient and they have many options to pick from. All in all, we loved the beach house and wish we didn't have to leave!
Soggiorno di 1 notte a luglio 2022
Risposta di VrboOwner, il giorno 3 set 2023
Awhhhhh thanks Judy keep in touch!