Title: Modern Luxury Home in Beautiful Natural Setting Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=40029869&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Modern Luxury Home in Beautiful Natural Setting Waterfront holiday home with private pool and kitchen ## Photo gallery for Modern Luxury Home in Beautiful Natural Setting ![Interior - Modern Luxury Home in Beautiful Natural Setting (Veintisiete de Abril)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40030000/40029900/40029869/8d40b92c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Modern Luxury Home in Beautiful Natural Setting (Veintisiete de Abril)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40030000/40029900/40029869/10d932b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Modern Luxury Home in Beautiful Natural Setting (Veintisiete de Abril)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40030000/40029900/40029869/cb0cb73e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach - Modern Luxury Home in Beautiful Natural Setting (Veintisiete de Abril)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40030000/40029900/40029869/6937f3d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Modern Luxury Home in Beautiful Natural Setting (Veintisiete de Abril)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40030000/40029900/40029869/d902d2a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at Modern Luxury Home in Beautiful Natural Setting and take advantage of golfing on-site, a garden and laundry facilities. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to a hot tub, guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Modern Luxury Home in Beautiful Natural Setting Welcome to Playa Negra Vacation Rentals and Casa Mango Tango! \*\*Please note rate that is shown is a base rate the price will increase after 4 people. The newly remodeled Casa Mango Tango is a riverfront property set in the tree tops of a Guanacaste Canopy in Rancho Playa Negra gated community. Enjoy the natural wildlife of monkeys, exotic birds, iguanas and red-tailed squirrels, while being just a short walk to the beach where you can find a world class surf break, dining, yoga and beautiful sunsets. The home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, chef’s custom kitchen, AC and ceiling fans in every room, wi-fi, internet, 2 satellite flat screen tv’s, washer and dryer, stainless steel BBQ, pool, private parking, locally made art work and teak/gaunacaste furniture throughout. Upstairs there are two queen bedrooms with balconies, one fully renovated bathroom, custom kitchen with balcony, large dining table and the main living area. Downstairs there are two adjoining queen bedrooms both with a beautiful bathroom suite. Each have separate entrances and opens to the large patio and pool. Upstairs and Downstairs are not connected by an interior staircase. You must use a gated outdoor stair case to access the 2nd floor. The new rooms have luxury natural rubber mattresses, recycled wood bedframes, and Guanacaste/teak wood armoires. The custom kitchen is complete with a large granite island, chefs gas range stove, stainless steel refrigerator and dishwasher, Vitamix for fresh tropical smoothies, reverse osmosis filtered drinking water, microwave, toaster, coffee maker. The kitchen is fully stocked with pots and pans, dinnerware and utensils. Off the kitchen is a private deck with a stainless-steel gas BBQ. Outside, enjoy the beautiful private pool with a teak deck that wraps around for relaxing and tanning. There is also a travertine outdoor shower and a covered deck with custom dining table and furniture. The laundry room offers a surfboard rack, pool floats, washer and dryer. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Massage - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Phone ### Location highlights - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Gated community - Unit size: 2,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92110000/92105700/92105631/4c3bb523.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hacienda La Norma Boho Boutique Hotel Veintisiete de Abril - 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21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Rules Renters may not hire or bring in any workers, cooks, maids, deliveries, or any service that is not approved by rental management. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ## About the area Located in Veintisiete de Abril, this holiday home is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Avellanas Beach and Tamarindo Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Playa Negra travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Playa-Negra.dx6225781) [View more Holiday homes in Playa Negra](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Playa-Negra-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6225781-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C10.20176%2C-85.83369&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sNKYRG5S-YXa_y8AYc6I3KVdlQY=) Veintisiete de Abril, Guanacaste ### What's nearby - ![Vista aérea de playa Langosta, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997364853/abc4964a-593c-41d5-a96f-b7e8f54783fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Playa Langosta 28 min drive \- 7.3 miles - ![Playa Tamarindo in Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6071344/f87e42f0-f1b1-4d21-878c-c0ab61d46785.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Tamarindo Beach 46 min drive \- 13.0 miles - Playa Pargos 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course 24 min drive \- 6.3 miles - Casino Diria 32 min drive \- 8.2 miles ### Getting around - Tamarindo (TNO) 34 min drive ### Restaurants - Baulas Snack Bar 38 min drive - Rum Bar 22 min drive - Lola's 9 min drive - Restaurante Oceano 40 min drive - Waves and Cream 22 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Modern Luxury Home in Beautiful Natural Setting have a pool? ### Is Modern Luxury Home in Beautiful Natural Setting pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Modern Luxury Home in Beautiful Natural Setting? ### What time is check-in at Modern Luxury Home in Beautiful Natural Setting? ### What time is check-out at Modern Luxury Home in Beautiful Natural Setting? ### Where is Modern Luxury Home in Beautiful Natural Setting located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Modern Luxury Home in Beautiful Natural Setting Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 17 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lora M. 14 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Costa Rica Beach Vacation We all enjoyed Casa Mango Tango. Short five minute walk to the ocean and short drive to beaches. Comfortable, spacious and clean. Perfect for our group of three couples. Beautiful pool and outdoor landscaping. Meaghan and Jarrod were very helpful with their recommendations and prompt responses. Highly recommend! ##### Lora M. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie S. 9 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Jarrod and Meaghan, (and their friends - the super nice neighbors!) were so attentive and quick to respond to the couple initial questions we had about the property, then also to all my ongoing questions re the area, etc. It is obvious they care tremendously about their renters, wanting us to have a seamless and wonderful experience. The house is beautiful, howler monkeys overhead daily, pool guy came every weekday and a prefect location. We will definitely rent from them again! ##### Natalie S. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susu B. 26 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay Great house in a lovely spot, excellent hosting from Jarrod. ##### Susu B. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### heather e. 17 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This property has everything needed for a family to have a beautiful home in a great location. The only down side to the property was the ants and bees, but Costa Rica is a place full of life and you practically have the jungle in your back yard so the insects are something that come with the country.(Ants have been an issue at all properties I've stayed at in CR) The home (which is absolutely beautiful and clean) provides an amazing beach access to one of the most beautiful beaches we have ever been to.sunsets are pristine. We saw a small crocodile in the river behind us and the howler monkeys are not shy at giving you entertainment as the families move from tree to tree. Local towns all took about 35-40 minutes to reach wich is mostly due to road conditions. I strongly suggest a car that comes with gps. Plenty of room for a larger family or even friends. The host was extremely easy to reach and very helpful with local tips to make our trip one we will never forget. ![From kitchen balcony ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/39692e13-2995-4664-8c17-b87e9177664c-1752754240969.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Beach from beach access in neighborhood ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d6ff15c6-6c1f-4553-8397-ee1a3734f6f7-1752754241410.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![River behind home (April dry season)](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ab253496-a0d2-475c-9195-beef55584e6b-1752754242378.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Beach from beach access in neighborhood ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8bac494c-5e93-426c-9ef5-2eac4e9212a0-1752754242000.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### heather e. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katrina B. 25 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We LOVED Casa Mango Tango!!! Our family of 5 (2 adults and 3 teenage girls) absolutely loved our stay at Casa Mango Tango!! We loved the chill vibe of Playa Negra and it was wonderful to both relax at the pool in the morning with coffee or in the afternoon to soak up the sun and listen to all the birds and howler monkeys. We took the short walk to the beach for some beautiful sunset pics and to walk out on the lava rocks to check out the tide pools. It was also so nice to come back to a nice, peaceful area after being out on adventures! The house was stocked with everything we needed, especially the kitchen!! We highly recommend Casa Mango Tango!! ##### Katrina B. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 21 Feb 2014 #### Above & Beyond Expectation This property is exceptional if you want the real feel of Costa Rica. My girlfriend booked this sight unseen. It was perfect for 3 couples for the week. It is well equipted with everything you need including condiments in the cupboards which is a bonus. You could get a way without a car but we saw more having one. If you like beaches almost to yourself this area is amazing. You could go to a different beach everyday. Sunsets amazing. We rented bikes from the surf shop which was fun. We booked in house massages which were the best of the best. We picked up supplies in Santa Cruz but could ride our bikes to the local grocery store for pretty much anything else we needed. Make sure you try the Pizza just out side the gate. The wraps at Jalepeno's are great as well. We drove to lots of other eating spots and every place was fabulous. People were great but you have to get used to Costa Rican time. Which means service can be a bit slower than we were used to but you do adjust. If you want to enjoy breakfast on your private patio and watch monkey's, iguanna's & birds this is for you. House & Pool were very clean. I will be going back to this location. Thank you Jarrod for your exceptional property management skills. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathryn F. 20 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Great location + beautiful property Really well-appointed house in a great part of the coast. Our biggest hiccup was that the VRBO listing hadn’t been updated to clarify that this is two separate disconnected units (up and downstairs) before we booked and stayed here — which was a little inconvenient as we booked a four bed so each of our toddlers could have a room, and ended up sleeping in the downstairs unit which locks only by a switch on a sliding door so that our toddlers could be upstairs on the other side of two more sturdy locks and a deadbolt, with more separation from the pool (and incrementally fewer bugs). The whole house is comfortable but the downstairs bed we slept in creaked so loudly at any movement that we didn’t get a ton of uninterrupted sleep. But upstairs beds seemed marvelous! The management was very responsive and worked out other early issues for us (a broken security system keypad that meant we had to set the alarm off in order to reach our kids on morning one; lack of Wi-Fi connection in the first day that unfortunately overlapped with our home security system going off at midnight in MN and the associated inconvenience accessing our security system app and dealing with the police back home without Wi-Fi service). All in all, would stay here again if they’d have us — but just wanted to clarify here while management works on updating the listing that if you’d like to sleep behind the same locks as your young kids / be able to access them in the night without going through a locked gate and turning on/off security systems you might want to pick a different layout. ##### Kathryn F. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas D. 2 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great surf vacation Wonderful property with everything you could need. Well taken care of house in a great location! ##### Thomas D. Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan R. 21 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Close to all surf beaches, good restaurants, private….we’d do it again. ##### Ryan R. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexis U., Hailey, ID 14 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for our 1st visit to Costa Rica The property was just as described. The check in and out process very easy and easy to communicate with the owners. They cleaned the pool frequently while we were there as well as the patio area. The kitchen is beautiful, everything you could possibly need! All beds were comfortable and everything in working order. We saw monkeys nearly every day we were there, so awesome! You definitely get to experience the jungle here. We loved the short drive to the open air bar. Tamarindo was not as far a drive as it seems on navigation and that is where we got groceries. The community around the house is very friendly and welcoming, we checked out a local soccer game while at the pizzeria one night. We would definitely recommend staying here! Great for families with teenagers or older kids. ##### Alexis U. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Alaina S. 16 Sept 2018 #### Secluded It’s a little rough getting out there, but when you do it’s a small piece of paradise. The house has all the modern day necessities you could want to make yourself comfortable. I would say that you would have to drive to the beach, not really walking distance. ##### Alaina S. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dirk S. 26 Feb 2017 #### Tolle Unterkunft Schönes und gepflegtes Haus im Grünen. Lage und Ausstattung entspricht den Bildern und der Beschreibung. Die Küche ist gut ausgestattet, die Betten sind in gutem Zustand und es stehen ausreichend Sessel und Stühle zur Verfügung. Lediglich zwei zusätzliche Liegen wären schön, da es tatsächlich, wie auf den Bildern zu sehen ist, nur zwei gibt. Der Weg zum Starbhd dauert zu Fuß ca. 10 Minuten. Der Strand ist phantastisch, groß und fast einsam. Restaurants und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten befinden sich in der Nähe. Für den Großeinkauf sollte man allerdings besser nach Santa Cruz fahren, dauert ca. 35 Minuten. Unser Lieblingsrestaurant war das La Vida Buena. Alles in allem eine schöne und gepflegte Unterkunft in einer für Badeurlaub perfekten Ecke von Costa Rica. ##### Dirk S. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike B. 26 Apr 2016 #### Awesome awesome awesome So much good stuff, I don't even know where to start. I spent a week at Casa Mango Tango with my wife and our two daughters (ages 8 and 10). The place was perfect for us. Sweet little house with a perfect little pool for cooling off. The first morning we woke up to a couple of howler monkeys climbing through the trees just outside our balcony. Very cool. The girls had never seen anything like that in the wild before. There are also iguanas and ctenosaurs (bigger, grayish iguana-like lizards) that visit the ground-floor porch when you're eating looking for handouts. We fed them pieces of apple. (Just don't try to hand-feed them. I made that mistake and got bitten. Can't blame the lizard for that.) Tons of cool birds around the house too. Jarrod and Meaghan were awesome. Very approachable and happy to help us whenever we needed it. They helped us arrange ziplining and horseback riding. They also hooked us up with Adobe Car Rental, which I would recommend. Got a good 4x4 from them. Used it for trips to the stores/restaurants in "town", Hotel Playa Negra and nearby Playa Avellanas. The nearby snorkeling tide pool was super cool too. Perfect for young ones. Bottom line: We can't wait to go back. (Hopefully for longer next time!) ##### Mike B. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol N. 13 Feb 2016 #### Perfect relaxing getaway My boyfriend and I spent a week at Casa Mango Tango in Jan 2016 to celebrate his birthday. It was exactly what we were looking for - far from the maddening crowds, close to the beach but a private haven at the end of the cul-de-sac, a wonderfully appointed house, our own pool for laps or just reading a book in the shallow end, and lots of daily entertainment watching the local wildlife. Yes, in addition to the iguanas and monkeys (we were disappointed to only hear them!), and birds and racoon, we did see a small crocodile on the far banks of the river behind the house!! We did take a few day trips during our week away, but what we loved best was our morning walks along the nearby beach, reading by the pool, and checking out the local restaurants nearby - sunset at Lola's in Avellanas beach and dinner at Villa Daveena are not to be missed! And Jen at the local Cafe La Ventana brought an excellent catered birthday meal to the house for our first night there - it was hard to top! Stephanie, the owner, was easy and accommodating to work with, and Jarrod and Meaghan were the perfect Playa Negra manager/hosts - they were full of great local info, accessible for any of our needs, and just great people! We are already trying to figure out when we can return. ##### Carol N. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff H. 24 May 2015 #### A memorable vacation for our family Our visit to Mango Tango was extraordinary. On a scale of one to ten, with ten being the highest rating, our family would rate our trip to Playa Negra as a ten in each of the categories of service, accomodations, location and overall experience. Mango Tango was perfect. We are so grateful for the thoughtful and helpful assistance provided to us by Jarrod and Mariah. Thank you for the opportunity to stay at Mango Tango. We look forward to our next visit. ##### Jeff H. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### michael l. 8 May 2015 #### mango tango days we have been coming to Costa Rica for 4 years in a row now. Twice we have stayed in one of Playa Negra rental homes.both times it was a very good experience. we love the Playa Negra area,mango tango is a 200 hundred meters walk to the ocean.there is a water source just behind the house that attracts wildlife,we did have a big pet iguana come and visit us daily by the pool .house was set up very nice. Jarrod and Meaghan were very helpful when we had question on what to do . we will be back soon. thanks for letting us stay in your home. mike and peggy ##### michael l. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lyne V. 9 Dec 2014 #### A Dream come true!!! Really I felt in love with that house. Everything was so perfect! I am so sorry if I took so much time to write the review... Quite busy I am!!!! Here a day in my life at that time... 5:45 I waked up, open all the windows and make myself a capuccino. The house is surrounded by trees so I didn't use the air con on day time. 6:30 I walked to the beach (so near, you can hear the waves!) and after a long walk on the beach I came back to MY, MY house ( ok...ok...I just rented for 10 days..). 7:30 Breakfast on the balcony 7:30 to 15:00: Either to the local grocery store (on foot) or work (yep...have to pay the bills...) from the dining table with all the windows open with the sound of the monkey crossing from tree to tree. 15:00:Time for a glass of wine in the swimming pool. 17:00: A massage therapist is available and trust me: your back pain will go away! 18:30 Light dinner with another glass of wine.... A necessity!!! 20:00: Time to go to bed, another hard day tomorrow is coming!!!... Oups.. I forgot to tell you that sometime I had some visit... someone came for the garbages or to clean the pool on regular basis. House was clean, everything was functional at the time. For a small fee, you can have someone to come and have the place clean on regular basic (every two day for me, I am in vacation after all!!!) The owner was kind and the manager (Jarrod) was not only helpful but kind, respectful of your needs, and available. Internet is working fine (important!!!) The house on the first floor is very private since it has it's own bathroom. Two family could stay there with their privacy insured. It's at the end of a road near a small river, so it's really, really quiet, private and I felt safe (woman travelling alone) because I was in a gated community. Conclusion: I am very hard on places that don't deserve it but that house is a must to see and for your vacations and the photos are authentic WYSIWYG!!! Hope your vacation will be has great has mine were!!! To the owner:Please call me if you ever want to sell!!!! ##### Lyne V. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 27 Feb 2014 #### Calm, nature and great house The presence of the wild forest and of a small river in the backyard of the villa, has permit us to see alot of beautiful birds, iguanas, howling monkeys, squirrels, etc. We have appreciated the pool who was cleaned, a must due to the heat, The kitchen was well equiped, the living-room and dining room very confortables. It takes a car to live there because it is a remote place. Great beaches near by. Jarrod and Meaghan , the manager, were always there to helpfull us. Henriette, Jean-Claude, Jacinthe et Marc, Québec, Canada ---