Great place, close to the beach. Very friendly and helpful hosts

Vladimir and his wife, Tamara were great hosts and so nice. We visited with 2 families and 11 people in all. The rooms were basic, but appropriate and very clean. The outdoor kitchen on el barco served us perfectly. Vladimir is very knowledgable of the area and provided great recommendations for food, fishing, nature viewing and more. Tamara cut fresh fruit every morning and even baked a cake for one of the boys' birthday! We had an early bus to catch on our last day, and she made delicious pancakes for us!

Vladimir was a very personable man always greeting us with a smile and friendly attitude! The housing is locating in a beautiful and quite location, a few minute walk from the beach. Within the first few minutes arriving at hotel barco we saw a pair of toucans and a group of twelve scarlet macaws! Would recommend

Vladimir was beyond the good host. He was fun. gregarious and offered us a good time at any moment, including accommodating our check-in/out times, and offering us tips on the area, and even driving us around in the back of his pick up to certain beaches and the corner store. He feels almost like your sweet uncle who's showing you and your friends a good time in a nice place. A stellar host! We had a fun and relaxing time on the beautiful property.

Vladimir's place is a very unique place to stay. The kitchen and eating area in on an antique boat that has been there over 100 years. There are four separate little cabin type rooms on the property that are a bit rustic and crowded, but definitely clean. The A/C worked great! The one we stayed in had a very thin, hard and uncomfortable queen bed, but the 2 smaller beds were okay. It looked like the other rooms may have had newer/better quality beds, but I am not sure. Vladimir has lived in Costa Rica for 25 years (originally from Russia) and is very well connected in the community and knows the beach area very well. He helped arrange for us to buy fish from a local fisherman that we cooked there on the boat. He speaks fluent Spanish, but limited English. He is a very involved host and asked us a lot of questions about our plans. We didn't mind, but for some people who prefer a little more privacy this could be a downside. Because he was so attentive we had breakfast of crepes or eggs with fresh fruit and our coffee brought to us on our patio in the morning. If it hadn't been so hot we probably would have spend more time outside on the property by the nice covered pool, hammock, gazebo, or our patio all of which was surrounded by beautiful tropical plants and flowers. The beach is not super close, but a nice 10 minutes walk down a street with a very local feel. If you are looking for a non touristy place with an uncrowded beach and only a couple restaurants and mini markets then Esterillos is your kind of place. The water had very strong undercurrents so for inexperienced swimmers/kids it was not great, but in the evening there were beautiful shells everywhere! A few minutes drive down the beach is the area by the mermaid that has great pools to sit in.

Cuando llegamos Don Vladimir fue muy amable y nos enseño todo el lugar con mucha confianza.

Vladimir is a great host, genuine-caring fellow! If you're looking for a relaxing private pool, at walking distance from the beach and tropical surroundings all over the place. You'll enjoy your time here.

Hotel El Barco was a delightful and exceeded our expectations after a long difficult day of travel. Vladimir so kindly offered to take me and my husband to the nearest restaurant so we could get dinner for our family. He spoke to the owner on our behalf because they were closing and they accommodated our family. Vladimir even came back to pick us up. Aside from the warm hospitality, the best part was the boat that served as a kitchen. Tamara served us a delicious breakfast. There were creative touches everywhere. The rooms themselves were simple, basic, but better than what we were used to in Costa Rica. We enjoyed the pool and the beach that was close by. We enjoyed hearing Vladimir's story about teaching gymnastics out of a school bus and being on the Olympic selection committee for Costa Rica.

Justin was an excellent host. This was our first time to Costa Rica, but they made us feel very welcome and were extremely helpful when we needed it! The space was perfect and the view is MUCH better in real life then pictures! We will definitely be back.

Justin's place has a breathtaking view. Open air island feeling of the house is wonderful. Very friendly, welcoming and helpful hosts. We were on the lower level. The interior of the house is in need of upkeep. Bath and kitchen show lots of wear and tear. No hot water!

Tico = Costa Rican, Gringo = North American. Esterillos is not a 5 star resort, its better. This is a beach town that caters to surfers, Ticos on vacation and Gringos looking for a chill time. We are talking laid back! The local grocery store, the Super Sol has everything you need from food, to booze, to toiletries, to reading glasses. We met a couple of ex-pat Canadians and Americans that really helped us get the most of the experience. We'll start with the Los Almendros restaurant. Fantastic blend of local and imported cuisine. Local fish dishes, Pad Thai, tacos, vegetarian . We ate there 3 different nights and loved it. You need a surf board, boogie board, flippers, zip line, rappelling, horse back, ATV tour, sport fishing? Head over to Brett's Surf Shop and Brett will fix you up. How about a pizza? Tarzan is the man for a 14" of your choice in an hour. Again, Brett can hook you up with Tarzan. On the topic of sport fishing, captain Minor is the man. He is the "Fish-Whisperer". The beach is amazing. Find a spot in the shade and set up camp. High season will see lots of traffic, but you will not notice it as the beach is long and wide. Our gracious hosts, Justin and Jessica were awesome. Anything you need, just ask. Breakfast, beach towels, to the best coffee and where to go, they will help. It's like having your old college buddy showing you the ropes. Our Villa up on Canada Hill had the best vista in town, not to mention a nice cooling breeze all day/night long. Well kept, Ricardo who lives just below the villa, has grounds-keeper OCD. Even the Iguanas are well groomed. Lucas the Dachshund is bound to drop in. A scratch behind the ear and maybe a piece sausage will guarantee a tail wag and some passive perimeter security. To get the most out of the area, bring a car. Jaco for a fancy dinner, Tarcoles for a Crocodile river tour, Quepos for Manuel Antonio National park. Lots of hills, so unless you are some masochistic triathlete, a car rental is recommended (by me). Fantastic time and would go back in a heart beat. Thanks Justin and Jessica!

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This is it. You've found it. The views are spectacular, the hosts make shame of the title 'Super Host' by literally giving you anything you want, and iguanas and macaws are your morning coffee buddies. What else is there? A whole lot more. Justin and Jessica made our stay in Esterillos flawlessly simple and amazingly relaxing by being available whenever needed. Need restaurant advice? Boom. Need excursion or tour advice? Bewm. Need a place to hang out until noon after you've been stuffed with grilled French toast and blueberry banana smoothies............you're already there. Come live la Pura Vida in a place a little off the beaten path, with a view fit for a king and price that even a pauper could afford. P. S. 1. Bring a car, any car. Don't need AWD. 2. Leave all the doors/windows open during the day and close them all at dusk. Turn off lights when not needed. 3. Take at least two to five showers a day, best way to stay cool. 4. Prepare to have an amazing trip, it may not get this good again any time soon.

If you want an exotic experience, this is the place for you!!! The pictures online doesnt give half the justice. This is place simply beautiful. The host is a really down to earth and friendly kind of guy. Highly recommended.

We had had a great stay and will be back, we are only sorry we did not have more time in this town and place.

I must admit, we were disappointed. We knew we were going to a house without air-conditioning or hot water, we got that. We've also stayed at AirBnB renters all over the world, and places rarely look as good in person as in a photo. But the gap between the two was enough that I do feel that got a $100 experience. The people staying upstairs apparently were intent on moving every piece of furniture and stomping bugs, from the sound of it. The place needs a little upkeep, and if you have a low clearance vehicle, you will be challenged. And a mosquito net would be a good idea to bring, not so much for mosquitoes, but for the spiders.

Muy espacioso, limpio y tranquilo, con una piscina muy bonita. A 50 metros de la playa y cerca del comercio de Esterillos Oeste. Recomendado para amantes del surf.

Very reasonably priced, well-located (1 min walk to a beautiful beach and less than 5 min to the local supermarket), safe, clean and convenient. We were two couples plus one toddler and a dog staying in a second floor apartment. We enjoyed the roof-top terrace as well as the shared swimming pool. Our apartment needed some minor maintenance work here and there, but we really enjoyed the place and would definitely stay there again!

El lugar Es cómodo, bonito, la playa está muy cerca, y es tranquilo, se aceptan mascotas, y aunque eso no me molesta, si me molesta el hecho que los perros naden en la piscina donde lo hacemos el resto, y donde hay niños, al llegar al lugar, la mánager no sabía que nos íbamos a hospedar, dijo que no le habían avisado, tuvimos que esperar afuera del lugar en el carro con mucho calor, y con mi hija de 4 años, mandé 2 mensajes a roxanne y nunca me contestó, al rato me dejaron pasar, y la mánager hizo la limpieza de la habitación que fue deficiente, creo q necesitaba una respuesta de parte de roxanne.

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Lovely location and lovely condo. We stayed here with our 2 kids and really enjoyed the beach and the town. Beautiful pool and grounds too.

We had a terrific time at Roxanne's place! The location was right next to the ocean and the air conditioning worked well. I recommend this place!

Great location just steps from the beach! Exactly as described. Great communication, great wifi, easy to find. Walking distance to restaurants. Lovely stay.

Great place right on the beach!

Rob war ein super Host. Er war stets besorgt dass es uns gut ging, gab uns Tipps und Erfahrungsberichte übers surfen bei den nahegelegenen Stränden. wir empfehlen mit einem Auto anzureisen, ein Parkplatz ist vorhanden. Das Haus liegt in einem bewachten Quartier zuhinterst und ist daher ruhig und ungestört. Wir hatten eine gute Zeit bei Rob, sehr zu empfehlen!

Also being a Airbn host I would rate Robert as an excellent host. Airbn should consider them selves lucky to have such a listing on its site. Robert provided us with much inside information about the areas local attractions. I was honored to have accompanied them on many day trips. His wife and friends are exceptional people. They go out of their way to make u feel at home. The location is only a 10 minute scenic walk to the beach. The beach is world class. Never crowded. We enjoyed watching monkeys from the patio and Toucans flying overhead. I walked away with an experience of a lift time. More importantly new friends. Thank you

Rob is the best host I've ever had through Airbnb ... He made us feel right at home. He has a beautiful home, tucked away from the main part of town. We really enjoyed our stay here and would recommend it anyone staying in the area!

Very relaxed vibe. The house is really cute, clean and quiet. You have enough space if you need some privacy, but Robert was also great company for conversation. Also very helpful with any questions. I would definitely stay here again.

Our stay at Rob's house was a nice welcoming to Costa Rica. He was very welcoming and kindly waited for us to arrive to his place. We got a bit lost. Rob's house is a nice retreat from the city life. Spacious and clean. The room had a nice private bathroom and all the things we needed. The quiet ceiling fan allowed us to sleep very nice at night and it provided a nice cooling breeze. Paul is a pleasant and relaxed gentleman. You will have very interesting conversations with him. Lots to learn! Thank you for your great hospitality Rob!

The home is as advertised...a nice, comfortable basic 2BR home in a gated community. What makes this a super place is the host..Rob is the best! Always helpful and full of information and knowledge about the area, CR in general, the language, the people and certainly surfing! Just a nice place to stay and enjoy. Rob was extremely considerate of schedules and helpful to the point of going into Jaco with me to visit a few stores for some shopping I wanted to do. I did not go surfing with him on this visit but will return and look forward to his teaching me all about the surf in the Esterillos area....Again just had a very nice visit thanks to Rob.

Robert was an incredible host, very welcoming and provided everything I could possibly need. Room was very comfortable and private with its own bathroom and back patio. It's a quiet block in a gated community. Suggest that you have a car, as it's a few minutes from the beach but a great location overall. Thanks, Roberty=!

Rob was a great host and offered us everything needed during our short stay! Beautiful location with private patio located in the charming town of Esterillos Oeste.

Great place. Great price. Great hosts. Shaun and his wife are very nice and helpful. We (my son and I) felt like home over there. The place is well placed. Very close to supermarkets, restaurants and the beach. It has a fully equiped kitchen, comfortable beds and lots of space on the outside. It's perfect for beach like Esterillos. I totally recomend them and I'll definetely be back there sometime soon.

Perfecto para la practica del surf o relajarse en la playa del pacífico, a pocos metros del mar. Zona tranquila.

Roger was a really friendly person.He helped us get surfing lessons...even though they got canceled because of the rain. I highly recommend his place.

The Spot is charming in it's simplicity. You're not paying much so don't expect much, but it has a clean kitchen, clean bathrooms, and these cool bunk rooms out of shipping containers with AC. Great location 2 blocks or less to a few good restaurants, supermarket, and surfing beach... The best part is Kia, the blue heeler dog onsite. Be sure to play fetch with her at least once during your stay.

Jeni und Brian sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Haus ist sehr schön gelegen und sehr gut ausgestattet. Ich habe den Aufenthalt genossen.

Jeni and Brian are a lovely couple who took very good care of us! They gave us a lot of tips on what to do in the area. Rafting, hiking, swimming waterfalls, surf...what ever you want to do! The apartment was perfectly equipped and clean. I hope we ll come back one time! We had a great time, thank you guys very much!

Awesome hosts! Best we've ever had. We were unable to get a taxi and Brian took us into town. Would recommend and would stay again.

Marvelous experience! Never had the pleasure of meeting Jeni or Brian, but Rox helped us as needed upon arrival. The house is an oasis up a hill - keep your car in first gear and you'll have no problem! Rainmaker Trail, Manuel Antonio Park, Jaco - (TacoBar), and enjoy the beach in town it's very pleasant!

Jeni and Brian are really great hosts, offering loads of communication and information: The house is beautiful, and offers everything it suggests. The beds are comfy and clean, the garden is superb We really enjoyed our stay.

Great hosts! Really couldn't ask for anything more! So accommodating and helpful! The house was great! We got to see Macaws and monkeys every day. The kids loved it!

We had such a great time at Estrerillos Oeste, in no small part due to Jeni and Brian! The house was lovely, clean, and perfect to explore Costa Rica from. Great jungle views and very comfortable with all the amenities you could ask for. We would highly recommend, and look forward to coming back!

Jeni and Brian were so warm and welcoming to my fiancée and I. our communication began months before our stay and they remained consistently helpful throughout the entire trip.

Terrific, quiet location and warm, kind hosts. The pool overlooking the ocean is magnificent and we spent many pleasant hours there. Steve and Margot: thanks for a wonderful stay. We are sorry to leave your paradise. The village of Esterillos Oueste is quiet but there is a wonderful restaurant downtown if you can tear yourself away from the pool.

First off, we fell in love with Steve and Margo! They are so welcoming and so full of positive energy. We loved staying here so much that we didn't want to leave. The pool, location, view, value....all unbeatable! We can't wait to return! Oh yeah, Max (one of the owner's dogs) and my fiance Thomas really bonded. The whole experience was AMAZING!

What a great place to stay. We were very welcomed and they provided us a wealth of information. Very nice couple and place indeed.

The listing is accurate and Steve, (Vago), very friendly and responsive. The pictures don't do the place justice. The house is clean and comfortable, and safe and quiet. The pool and view from the pool are what make this place special. We watched whales from the pool! Thanks for a great experoience, we will be back for another visit.

We are a family of two adults and a one year old child. We stayed 5 nights at Vagos place, three of the nights with one additional friend visiting from Sweden. We really liked the place. The house is so much better than the pictures and the pool (and the view) is amazing! Vago and his wife were very kind, they even kept their three dogs in the house because of the baby. Not because they were dangerous in any way, but just to be on the safe side. The only minor downsides were that the beds were a bit on the hard side and that there were some dog poo on the lawn, so you had to watch your step. We didn't have a car, but it's only a 10 min walk to the beach and the shop and a couple of restaurants. On the way back to the house it's uphill so you have to be in good shape. Esterillos Oeste is by far the most beautiful place in Costa Rica so far. We would definitely recommend.

Vago is a wonderful host and his place has breathtaking views and a great pool. The beach is all yours a short walk away. Great place to stay when Visiting Jacob area or a stop when passing through.

Vago was really helpful, communicating with us regularly up until we arrived and then meeting us in the town center so that he can drive us up to the house. The house has an amazing view of the ocean from the backyard who also has a really great infinity pool. The pool is really well designed having a relaxed sloping entry but also an extremely deep part under a waterfall where you can dive. These features make the place great and the pictures don't do it justice. The place is secure and has its own fence. The house was clean, and had working appliances and cable. It has plenty of space and the three of us had plenty of room. its not luxurious but it's comfortable. I would definitely stay again!

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We were staying with our 15 month old daughter, so we were looking for a place with a kitchen where we could save some money by preparing our own meals instead of eating out, close proximity to the beach, and space for her to wander rather than being cooped up in a hotel room. Colin's beach house provided everything we were looking for. Pros: outside patio and yard-definite benefit, because it was unseasonably rainy one day we were there, and we hung out on the patio instead of being stuck in the house. The furniture outside is dirty, but it was a good place for my daughter to explore and play in the dirt/sand. Shower with hot water, wifi, secure house and gated property, washer and dryer, television, kitchen with all the cooking utensils/plates/silverware/etc you need. Super nice property managers next door. Proximity to the beach! 100yd walk. The beach was never crowded, there were tons of shells, and it was clean. Cons: I should have translated the review written in French before we went. The roosters on the neighbor's properties are ridiculous - they crow SO LOUD starting at around 4ish, and at least until 7. We could not sleep at all. There are also flocks of birds that sound like 100 squeaky bicycles, which didn't bother me as much - but coupled with the roosters made it impossible for my husband to sleep. In response to the other comment about it being dirty - it was a little dirty but remember it is a beach house with sand on the property. It is impossible to keep all the sand out. It is a little dusty, live and dead bugs here and there, but what bothered me most were the ants. As soon as we arrived, I put down some strawberries on the counter, and within a few mins there were ants crawling all over them. There were also ants crawling all in the cabinets, there was a trail on the floor, and by the fridge. Although a pro is the proximity to the beach the riptide is so strong it was too dangerous for my daughter to play in. She could only go near the waters edge if we were holding on tight, and could walk just on the edge during low tide. Adults/older children that are strong swimmers will be fine. She could not wade in the water or she would be pulled away. Last con is the power outages, which wouldn't have been that big of a deal (since we didn't plan on hanging out in the house - we're at the beach after all!), but it rained for one whole day where we could do nothing but stay in the house. Would we stay here again? I would do research on the similarly priced hotels I saw on the beach. The price/location was the reason we chose it. However, due to the roosters, I have to say no.

Great house! We loved our stay. Colin and property manager Dave were both great to work with. Home is very close to the beach. I would definitely come back!

Dave and Kate (the property managers) were amazing with communicating and helping make our travel experience easy and well informed. They were flexible with the meeting times and very friendly. I would definitely recommend this beautiful place to anyone traveling to Costa Rica. The house was steps from the beach and had a gate to keep you feeling secure. There was air conditioning and everything you need in the kitchen to make meals as well as an outdoor barbecue. Our stay was spectacular!

My husband and I have just returned from spending 12 days at Colin's house in Esterillos Oeste. It was very comfortable and well-equipped for our needs, and one in which we felt very much at home. Living in the city as we do, it was so relaxing to be able to wake up to the birds in the morning, and to be able to have quiet afternoon naps when we wanted to do so. This is a far cry from wailing sirens, car horns, and blaring radios that we experience with our city living. The house is a short walk to the beach, which is great for not only viewing the sunsets but, the Ticos surfing in the evening--a far superior surfing crowd to the Gringos in the morning surf. Resident scarlet macaws in the surrounding trees kept our camera busy, and our necks craned as these wonderfully colourful birds flew overhead. We thoroughly enjoyed seeing other varieties of birds as well as the iguanas, geckos, and other wildlife. A highlight was the nightly sighting of "Halloween crabs" on one special night where they were migrating to the beach from their burrows in the sand. Having Kate & Dave, the property managers, right next door was a huge bonus. We found them readily, and happily available to assist us with the few needs that we had. People in the village were quite friendly. Several good restaurants were well within a short walk away, and we used these for our evening meals. The small grocery store had enough supplies to meet our needs. It was our decision not to rent a car and in doing so, we felt that some stress was relieved. This did not mean that we did not get out and see other things. We were able to do so because of a driver that was recommended to us and who was able to not only transport us to and from the airport, but to take us to locations where we wanted to go at a reasonable rate. In this way, we were, in a way, forced to relax, and not feel that we had to get out every day to get our money's worth from the car rental. Our aim was to relax, and that is what we were able to do. We would certainly recommend Colin's house to others who are traveling in the area(URL HIDDEN)

A notre arrivée la maison de l’extérieur nous paraissait bien, terrain propre et bien entretenue A l’intérieur la maison était tout le contraire, vaisselles sales sur les tablettes, frigo plein de produit laisser sur place, douche défectueuse, poêle non fonctionnel 2 brûleurs sur 4 fonctionnels, air climatisé principale en panne. Kate et Dave les responsables ont été très rapide à faire réparer la douche et l’air climatisé. Merci Autre petit problème à tous les jours vers 4 :30 à 7 :00 du matin on avait droit à un réveille un peu tôt par le chant sans arrêt de plusieurs coqs en liberté sur le terrain vague du voisin. Ceci devrait être mentionné que tous les matins les coqs nous réveillent à 4 hre du matin. Notre plus grande déception Esterillo oeste l’endroit est sale, malgré les affiches demandant la propreté des lieux, des amoncellements de déchets, de branches, de pipas partout, des chemins avec des trous énormes aucun entretien municipal tout le contraire de sa ville jumelle Esterrillo este qui elle était propre et impeccable.

We needed a weekend getaway from San Jose and Colin's place was perfect. Located one block in from the beach in Esterillos Oeste, it was everything we were looking for: quiet, comfortable, well-equipped AND had air conditioning! We were within walking distance from the restaurants, bar and store in town and even though it was a busy weekend before the holiday on Tuesday, we had none of the noise of Jaco. Dave and Kate (the caretakers) were fantastic in working with our delay in getting to Esterillos and also letting us know what was going on each night. Take the time to read the information packet because there's a LOT in there that will help you take advantage of everything going on. (Between the market, the beach and the restaurants you really have everything you need.) And we loved the fact that there were movies, music and games there to pass away the time before going to bed. We enjoyed it so much we actually tried to extend our stay an extra night but weren't able to because of our rental car. We were there during rainy season so it was very humid but there were AC units in each room and we were very comfortable during our entire stay. The kitchen had everything we needed since we weren't doing a lot of cooking and there were towels and chairs for the beach. Forewarned is forearmed: Esterillos Oeste is what I would call "country." You're going to hear roosters and birds in the morning. They quiet down after a while but be ready for the morning concert. EO is laid-back, casual, colorful & friendly and we strongly recommend it. We will definitely be going back and hope that Colin's place is available when we do.

This is very easy to sum up a fantastic 6 night stay in the perfect location. Start your morning on the balcony watching the macaws fly towards the beach while the sun rises in the background. A 5 minute drive down to your own uncrowded beach and then a yummy dinner at Los Alemendros. 15 minute drive to Jaco for shopping and beach fun. If you love a laid back lifestyle and great beaches and people, this place for you.

It's a nice place, off the beaten path but within a 5 minute drive to a really nice beach. The garden in the back is lovely to sit in to read and eat. The house is spacious and quiet. Wifi was best downstairs. The kitchen was not as well stocked as it could be. Chloe and Daniel were helpful hosts and addressed our needs quickly. Make sure you bring a big bottle (multi-day size) of water with you, coffee/tea, sugar, salt/pepper, shower soap, extra toilet paper, and paper towels as they are not provided. We had a few power outages, so a small flashlight we had proved helpful during the night.

Great place, open layout, comfortable rooms everywhere. The neighborhood is safely guard gated and also a quick drive down to the beach. The hosts are there for anything that comes up and have great recommends for all kinds of things to do and see, places to eat, anything really.

Chloe made us feel at home right from the start. The house is spacious and well equipped We had a great time in the surrounding areas

A really nice place! Totally recomended, everything worked fine and we felt at home!

The place is really nice the beach near by is good. However the gated community seems to be lacking sewer system and there was a smell in the air from time to time. No 4X4 need was needed for me, however a tall car (no sports car) is need to get there. Chloe is super nice and a great host.

Great place to stay, nice house, great rooms and nice beds! we loved the pool next to the gardens and nature!

The house is great plenty of space. Swimming pool is clean and private. We love staying there!

Great place clean comfortable and quiet neighborhood with a visit from a group of macaws every morning.

The title is VERY misleading. There is no private beach. The beach is a 15 minute walk and its a public beach. Beyond that, the house is absolutely perfect. The location is great and very centrally located. The people at the local store, fruit stand, bar,restaurant, massage place are all amazing and very friendly. We would 100% go back and plan too. Once we got over the disappointment of the distance to the beach, we were very pleased. Kate, the property manager, showed us the house and was very friendly. She helped guide us around and checked in to make sure we had everything we need. Again, no private beach but very awesome none-the-less.

Our host sent us several useful email messages ahead of time to prepare our arrival; they were there at the meeting point at the time agreed upon. The house was as described. Spacious, quiet and well equipped. Nice pool, with shaded areas when needed. Nice and quiet beach close by. On a less positive side, we suffered of low running water supply at the end of the day for the first three days we were there and we found the washing machine rather temperamental. Overall, we were very satisfied and very much enjoyed Casa Nielsen.

We had a great visit to Esterillos Oeste. The Neilson's home was just as advertised and served as an excellent base for our activities as well has a place to relax and enjoy the afternoon. Thanks for sharing your home with us.

Had a blast here. Loved the small town of Esterillos Oestes and the house was great. The bikes were a great touch!

Everything was perfect. The house was amazing, and everything in it. I would definitely recomend it.

Les photos sont fidèles à la réalité de l'endroit. Même que l'endroit est mieux puisqu'on y retrouve deux salles de bain (une pour chaque chambre), une jolie et grande terrasse derrière la maison, à l'ombre. Le village est très rustique mais très bien. Par contre, comme les rues ne sont pas asphaltées, il est difficile de se promener en poussette (porte bébé est beaucoup plus facile). Le village est aussi éloigné de la ville, donc pour acheter des denrées, c'est un peu difficile. On retrouve dans le village un petit marché ,mais pour les supermarchés, on doit se rendre à Jaco. Très accessible en bus, mais sans voiture les déplacements restent limités (pour visiter un peu plus loin) . La maison est à environ 25 minutes de voiture de Jaco, 40 minutes de Manuel Antonio et a 1h30 de Uvita. Excellent rapport qualité-prix. Si vous avez peur des fourmis, la cuisine en compte plusieurs il fait donc faire attention à ne pas laisser de nourriture mais ce n'est rien qui nous empêcherait d'y retourner. Alannah nous a prêté deux vélos, et cela est très pratique pour circuler dans e village. Les voisins ont été plus que gentils avec nous, tout le monde était super aimable. La plage est immense et très belle mais les vagues sont très puissantes, parfait pour le surf mais si vous compter jouer dans de l'eau calme, ce n'est pas la bonne plage pour vous. Nous y retournerions n'importe quand. Merci Alannah, que nous n'avons malheureusmenet jamais rencontré!

Für jeden Parameter, den man bewerten kann, würde ich 5 Sterne vergeben!

The stay at Cris's place was wonderful. it is exactly as pictured and a pleasant place to stay. It is centrally located on the Pacific coast near to a lot of the major parks and beaches. 10 minute walking distance to the local beach. Chris's outdoor kitchen is super! everything you need for cooking breakfast or dinner. The pool was great as well. I highly recommend this place to anybody who is looking for a quiet retreat after a long day of seeing the sites.

You will enjoy your stay with Chris if you book there. Right away, we were greeted with freshly baked, homemade Cinnamon Rolls from Edel. The next morning, bananas from one of the trees in the backyard were offered. I cannot even list all of the things that he helped with. He even went for a ride with me when our rental car was making weird noises to help diagnose the issue. The pool is clean and crisp, the kitchen is big and open with a nice breeze blowing through, and any needs we had were met with a smile and a helping hand. The town of Esterillos Oeste is a mix of ticos and expats. It feels safe and is secluded from the relative hustle and bustle of Jaco. There's not much nightlife within walking distance, but there is a nice restaurant within walking distance that has great dinners and ice cream (vegan, even) called Los Almendros. There's a great masseuse named Lau that will fix you right up, either making the trip to Chris' place or meeting you on the beach. Chris, thanks a ton to you and Edel. It was a pleasure meeting you both. Take care and keep in touch!

Great place, close to the beach and pretty safe. Chris was very helpful and even let us check in earlier. The pool was awesome.

It is an awsome place, we did love it and recommend it!!! It is exactly as showed in the picture. Chris and Edel (his mom) are very kind and helpful People. Pool is very good and relaxing, commom kitchen is available and the best thing is that our dog could also stay with us enjoying with their dogs too. Beach is beautiful, we definetly want to come back. Thank you Chris and Edel!!