4/10 Poor
Sarah W.
5 Jan 2024
Confusing
There is a lot to say about this property. The manager that originally messaged me from vacasa actually never helped us at all. We arrived to a lovely couple and their teenage daughter who live on property as care takers. They were the highlight of our trip. They could not have been nicer or more accommodating throughout our stay. The house itself has a lovely outdoor area with plenty of space for our kids to run around. You can actually walk out onto the beach from the yard but be warned it’s filled with trash. The inside was fine. We didn’t have hot water in some bathrooms and the roof leaked in the poorly equipped kitchen. The actual neighborhood around the house is sketchy and dirty. There are not any good restaurants in the area and all the tours we were taken on by our self-appointed tour guide were over priced and average at best. The beach we went to for surfing was also cluttered with trash and we were warned by a local that our stuff would be stolen if we left it while surfing. Be warned to ask about all the prices ahead of time as everyone was adding on extras for our group. We love Costa Rica but we won’t be back to Puntarenas. It is not the charming pura vida vibe you want while visiting this amazing country.
Sarah W.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023