Costa Rica

andrea

gerhard R.
PERFECT VACATION VILLA FOR SMALL FAMILY!
 5 of 5
Casa Brisas was perfect for our familys getaway to sun, sand, surf in December. It has a minimalist, clean design inside and a spacious, relaxing terrace with pool outside - both of which we really enjoyed. The proximity to the beautiful and uncrowded Langosta beach is unbeatable and it is only a short ride into Tamarindo if more action is desired. Our 4-year old son loved alternating between the pools at the beach (formed by retreating tides) and the pool at the house. We even saw a few howler monkeys and iguanas from the backyard.

The owner (Andrea) and his caretaker (Alonso) did everything to make our experience memorable and relaxing - from flexibility with booking, to check-in, attention and quick resolution with the inevitable little things that can come-up (in our case one of the ACs wasnt working at full capacity and Alonso had it fixed in no time). Alonso was also very helpful with booking Spa services and short trips in the surrounding area (the owner owns a Spa and concierge service in town).

If there was one small thing we could change, it would be the need to keep an extra watchful eye on ones energy consumption ... we applaud Andreas intent to keep energy consumption low and help renters realize wasteful habits (like keeping the AC blasting all day while out). Unfortunately, we ended up having to pay a bit extra despite being very mindful.

All in all though this did not diminish the fact that we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly at Casa Brisas and had a great time in Langosta!
Submitted: Mar 17, 2014  Stayed: Dec 2013  Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
Recommended for:  Families with Young Children
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Anonymous
CASA BRISA DEL ESTERO WAS AMAZING - 5 STARS
 5 of 5
Casa Brisa Del Estero was incredible and I will definitely visit again. Both Alonso and Andrea were very accommodating and the description of the home is everything that it says it is. The location is incredible and the home is amazing. 5 stars and I would definitely recommend booking a vacation here.
Submitted: May 20, 2013  Stayed: Feb 2013  Source: HomeAway
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Jennifer
Portland, OR USA
LOVED THIS HOUSE. COMFORTABLE OUTDOOR AND INDOOR LIVING. PERFECT FOR TWO COUPLES OR A SMALL FAMILY.
 5 of 5
My husband and I spent a week in this home with our two young daughters and found it to be one of the best homes weve ever rented on a vacation (weve rented many homes in the US, France and Italy). We wished we could have stayed longer and would love to go back for a month. We rented a higher-end house in Tamarindo the first week of our trip but it was not nearly as comfortable in terms of seating/lounging. The outdoor area of this home was the best part of the house with comfortable, clean lounge chair cushions and a perfect pool. Inside had everything we needed and it was super clean (no bugs, which I was worried about in Costa Rica). We had a housekeeper twice during the week and a night guard came every night (he also cleaned the pool each night). The neighborhood felt very safe and was a quick walk to the beach or easy drive to other towns. We saw a lemur a few times in the trees on the property, twice saws monkeys in the trees, and saw many unusual birds. One evening and one morning we heard howler monkeys which was a fun experience. The entire process of renting the home was easy...the manager, Alonso, was very responsive and helped arrange surfing lessons, a boat ride on the estuary, and a spa treatment at the owners spa in town. The massage at Coco Spa was great. We did have to pay $40 extra for running the air conditioner overtime (there is a daily electrical allowance & you pay per kw if you go over.) Despite the fee we still thought the house was incredibly reasonable.
Submitted: Feb 3, 2012  Stayed: Jan 2012  Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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D C.
GREAT HOUSE
 5 of 5
Stay here. If you dont youll regret it. Walking distance to the beach. 5 foot deep pool in the back yard. Very nice lawn, in front and back, so plenty of room to lay out, do yoga or whatever. 

Alarm to turn on during day, security guard at night. Air conditioners that will cool every room, washer and dryer conveniently located in the kitchen. Great minimalist design. 

2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Bedrooms are small, but big enough for sleeping 2. Bathrooms are shower, toilet, bidet, bathtub, two full sinks. Very clean marble floors throughout the home. Good design. 

The price on this is very competitive. Ive rented 5BR homes in Tahoe, California, but the services that are offered make me rate this place as excellent, especially within this price range. 

Here is a tour of the house I posted to youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxAPrtT02mM 

The owner of the house owns a Spa and knows everyone and everything in town. He will take complete care of you and use people who work for him to do the same. 

You will have minor bugs to deal with, but thats the way it is in Costa Rica. 

We rented a car. It took us 5 minutes to walk to the beach from the house. It took us 3 minutes to drive into town. It would probably take you 10 minutes to walk into the small town. 

Do not stay in a hotel. Stay here, you wont regret it.
Submitted: Aug 8, 2011  Stayed: Jul 2011  Source: HomeAway
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway

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