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Oceanfront Beach House, Reconnect, RELAX, Modern Comfort, Wifi, A/C, Pool

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6185 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Oceanfront Beach House, Reconnect, RELAX, Modern Comfort, Wifi, A/C, Pool

WELCOME TO CASA LUNA BEACH HOUSE!
Stay at our beach house, Escape the Chaos, reconnect with family and/or friends & truly relax. Sleeps up to 8. Steps from the beach and sea on beautiful Playa Negra. Close to Hotel Banana Azul with a restaurant, convenience store with fresh baked goods, liquor, beer and anything else you may need, and a "beach club" with full service, a minute or two walk along the road.

This is Beach and Jungle living in complete comfort and style. There are 3 comfortable air conditioned bedrooms with 3 adjacent bathrooms. Wifi .. Fibre Optics (we run our businesses remotely from the house when we stay with no trouble). Plus we have a beautiful private plunge pool for a daily cool off.

Yes, we are right on the beach! We have a small road between the house and the sand. You can see the beach and ocean up close from the upstairs balcony. While the pool deck is nice and private surrounded by gardens.

The house has two living/sleeping areas and 2 huge open air shaded spaces. Upstairs (the main house level) has 2 bedrooms with 2 adjacent bathrooms, a large indoor living room and open concept kitchen with a large island. This level opens up with sliding glass doors onto a large balcony with a sectional couch and a dining table. The balcony over looks the jungle, beach and sea. Downstairs has 1 big bedroom with 2 queen beds, a large ensuite bathroom. Outside the bedroom is an open air, kitchenette with island and a sitting area, plunge pool, hammocks and lounge chairs.

We sleep 6 people super comfortably. We have bed layout options: 6 individual beds or 4 individual beds. The beach house has 3 bedrooms, 2 with a king bed (or each king bed can be split into 2 twin beds), 1 bedroom has 2 queen beds.

Imagine waking up after a refreshing sleep, making coffee in your fully stocked kitchen, sliding back the windows onto your private balcony overlooking the beach and sea. Playa Negra spans 22km (a beach walker's dream come true).

Sit quietly on our large comfortable balcony and listen to the birds & waves. Breathe deeply and think about your next adventure. Maybe you'll book a surf lesson or just take a leisurely walk along Playa Negra beach right in front of your fabulous beach house.

Look after yourself! Take a local Yoga (just down the road from us) or breath work class, reserve a relaxing spa treatment, wander, meditate, shop or lounge with a great book in a hammock beside your private plunge pool, it's all up to you. Do as much or as little as you want.

Be sure to watch our video & look at the photo gallery for a complete house tour and general vibe of the area!

We are close enough to Puerto Viejo to walk on the beach (20 minutes) or 5 minute drive. There are Grocery shops and liquor stores, bars, restaurants and shopping conveniently close.

COME AND TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE!
You will slow down, smile, bond, connect, belly laugh and remember this holiday as the place you reconnected with yourself, your family, your partner or your friends!

WHY US?
With years of experience in hospitality service, architectural and design knowledge we gathered all of our travel & service experience and created Casa Luna Beach House. Our house is as much an outside space as inside and we will make sure your stay is comfortable and carefree. Leave all the details to us.

TRAVEL BOOKINGS AND CONCIERGE SERVICES:
Both the Owner (Juliet) and the Property Management Company (RISE CARIBE) believe it's important to make our guests feel special and make their trip memorable.
It's very important to us you feel spoiled and super special when you stay with us. HOW? you ask. Well, RISE Caribe our Property Manager has North American savy and a Costa Rican style. They are experts in the field of Property Management and rentals and look after their guests beautifully. We offer bookings through our favourite travel company (Gecko Trail), which offers adventure tours all over Costa Rica, Panama and Nicaragua. This lets us provide you with quality travel and transportation bookings from San Jose or anywhere in CR (and suggestions) from the time you book with us to the time you leave. Need a car, internal flight, trip, tour, hikes, volunteer opportunities, Spanish lessons, adventure, suggestions, advice? Just ask us when you book and we will be happy to assist you. We also provide a Concierge service, dinner recommendations, stocked fridge prior to your arrival, personal chef, laundry services, in house massage, special local spa bookings (the chocolate scrub is to die for!!), chocolate making class, cooking classes, hiking tours, surf lessons, board rentals, bike rentals - you name it we can get it for you. If you want to just chill, you can do that too. We can be as involved as you like. We leave it up to you.

THE HOUSE:
The house is spacious and has 2 levels.
The main floor (entry level) has secure parking for 1 car (additional secure parking can be arranged 1 minute away from the house), green space a large deck with a plunge pool, hammocks and lounge chairs, the kitchen is fully stocked with all the equipment you need to cook a meal. Our beds have premium mattresses and bedding to keep you comfortable and help you sleep like a baby. Each bedroom is Air-conditioned and has its own wardrobe, safe, ceiling fan and windows with screens (rare in most homes).

From our balcony. You will see and hear the jungle all around you. We've seen sloths, parrots, hummingbirds, kinkajous, Iguana, an armadillo and the list goes on.

INTERNET:
We often need to work remotely when we are living at Casa Luna Beach House so we have set up superior high speed fibre optic business wireless internet . Bring your laptops, its great for streaming Netflix, TV or movies too!

WHEN YOU ARRIVE:
A concierge from our management company RISE Caribe will meet you at the house when you arrive to make sure you are well taken care of and all of your questions are answered. They will communicate with you as soon as you book with us. This way you can let us know what your perfect East Coast, Costa Rican vacation looks like and we can help make it happen for you.

Gecko Trail:
Nina, the owner of Gecko Trail, has lived in Puerto Viejo for over 10 years now. She came from Switzerland and lives right next door with her husband and son. Nina speaks English, Spanish and Swiss German. She is an established local business woman who hires within the community. She has founded a school in Puerto Viejo and is involved with the local indigenous women. If you or your family would like to volunteer during your stay please ask Nina for your options. She can book any transportation you may need while staying in Costa Rica from airport transfers, San Jose hotels, adventure tours and travel while you're here.

WHAT IS PROVIDED FOR NO EXTRA COST:
We have made sure that Casa Luna Beach House offers much more than other rentals in our area. We've done our research and gone over an above by supplying many household and kitchen items other houses often don't supply.

CLOSE CONVENIENCES and additional HOSPITALITY SERVICES WE OFFER:
Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Breath work and Meditation classes are abundant in the Puerto Viejo area. Bike Rentals are available at our local Boutique Hotel, Banana Azul. There are two large grocery stores in town (5 minutes drive or taxi ride away). You can buy liquor, wine and beer as well as some fresh produce and supplies in our local convenience store which is 10 minutes walk down the road from the house. If you are taking a private car from San Jose we can arrange for your driver to stop at the grocery store just before you arrive. Or our property managers would be glad to pick up some staples for you and put them in the fridge if you give them some notice (for a small added fee). We can help you arrange dinners at the house prepared by a local chef, dinner on the beach at Banana Azul, a private chef for all or parts of your stay, in house massage and in house classes if you wish. Just ask us after booking so we can put you in touch with the right people.

THE MAGIC:
You will feel profoundly different very quickly on the wide open, magnetic, grounding, pristine, empty beach of Playa Negra. It's an experience everyone with a busy lifestyle needs to have to find and maintain balance. Puerto Viejo will help you reconnect to yourself or loved ones, bond with your kids, party, laugh and create memories you'll remember forever.

This magical place will replenish and renew your energies, give you a fresh outlook and help you shed the stress and relax.

We are happy to share our home away from home with you.

Dig your bare feet into the magnetic magic sand of Playa Negra, breathe deeply and discover something very special.

PURA VIDA!

Property manager

Juliet Robinson

Languages

Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Blender
  • Kitchen island
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside only, no smoking inside please.

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Safe
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1991 sq ft (185 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children of any age are welcome at Casa Luna.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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About the neighborhood

Map
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Limón Province

What's nearby

  • Black Beach - 3 min drive
  • Playa Cocles - 6 min drive
  • Foundation Jaguar Rescue Center - 10 min drive
  • Playa Chiquita - 21 min drive
  • Punta Uva Beach - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Limón Intl. Airport (LIO) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hot Rocks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Tamara - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Azul Beach Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Puerto Pirata - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Koki Beach - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Oceanfront Beach House, Reconnect, RELAX, Modern Comfort, Wifi, A/C, Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Oceanfront Beach House, Reconnect, RELAX, Modern Comfort, Wifi, A/C, Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Beach House, Reconnect, RELAX, Modern Comfort, Wifi, A/C, Pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Beach House, Reconnect, RELAX, Modern Comfort, Wifi, A/C, Pool?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Beach House, Reconnect, RELAX, Modern Comfort, Wifi, A/C, Pool located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cahuita vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Black Beach, Talamanca Family Art, and Playa Cocles. Punta Uva Beach and Playa Chiquita are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Oceanfront Beach House, Reconnect, RELAX, Modern Comfort, Wifi, A/C, Pool Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy Jean L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient and relaxing
Comfortable rooms, nice view of the ocean from the upper deck, lovely relaxing garden area and not far from town and other sites of interest.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway
Great location and perfect house for the 6 of us! The management company was very responsive with our questions and requests. Be sure to download WhatsApp as that is the best way to communicate.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candise M., Bowling Green OH United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas Vacation
The property was beautiful. Private suite downstairs was perfect for our son and his partner and the two bedrooms upstairs was perfect with access to the main living area.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Beach Housr
We enjoyed our stay in this house located right across the street from the beach. It was conveniently located near restaurants and a small market. The main kitchen/living room area was quite hot, but the bedrooms had air conditioning and the outside deck had a nice breeze. The dipping pool was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ard N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent choise
We spent 6 nights in this great house almost on the beach. We especially liked the fully equipped kitchen and the terrific balcomy/ outside room.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exploring the Limon Province
Great house. Excellent location. We had a rental car, but you would not need one. You can walk to town (20 min on the beach) or take a cab or tuk tuk or bus. Lot's of fun stuff to see. We spent 2 weeks. We were never bored.
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leopold Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oasis by the beach
My family and I stayed here for 4 nights and absolutely loved our experience here! We loved that there were 2 bedrooms upstairs in the main area and a huge bedroom (almost an in-law unit) downstairs due to the fact that we can all be together but not necessarily on top of each other. The home comes with everything you need and we made good use of all the amenities. We particularly loved that the beach was SO CLOSE! And not only that, but it’s such a beautiful beach. We enjoyed staying just outside of Puerto Viejo away from the hustle and bustle. Thank you for allowing to stay and enjoy your home!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic week
Everything was as shown on the listing. Great location, super comfortable space for all 5 of us. Immediate replies to any of our questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith F., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach front privacy
Although we were one couple, the property offered plenty of space for three couples. We opted for one of the upstairs bedrooms as it was convenient for the main kitchen. The AC in the bedroom(s) was greatly appreciated. Cooling dips in the small pool were also a huge plus for us. Likewise covered deck offered welcomed outdoor space even if it rained. The property is within walking distance to Puerto Viejo town, but not close enough to be disturbed by nightlife. The road between the house and the beach was surprisingly busy in the day but much quiter at night. We would fully recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydonia P., Tucson, AZ

Lovely
The home is close enough to hear the waves rolling in. Great walks down the beach. The AC in the bedrooms was greatly appreciated . Everything supplied for a great vacation . We would definitely stay again. Nina was great in arranging our car rental and other outings, and very quick to respond if we needed anything.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pura Vida Perfect!
We had a wonderful time at Casa Luna Beach House! The location is perfect for the travelers that want to be away from the noise of the city but close enough for easy access. Nina was friendly and helpful. The house is just as described, and simply beautiful! We loved floating in the plunge pool after activities around Puerto Viejo every day. I already miss hearing the ocean lull me to sleep every night. Thank you for a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rob Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary get away
The house is right across the beach from a road. The road is not heavily trafficked, but you do hear it. Both upstairs rooms are the same with their own bathroom. You can hear the ocean from the rooms. View is amazing. Neighborhood is quiet. There is a small grocery store by the Hotel Banana de Azul. Good place for drinks and food on the beach. Puerto Viejo is about 1.25 miles from the house. You can ride bikes, or just walk.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic stay
The property and the location exceeded our expectations. It's not easy to impress teenagers, and all four us were in awe of the spaciousness and above par comfort of Casa Luna. To have the beautiful black sand beach and thrilling waves just steps away, as well as such delicious and affordable food a short distance away, left us wanting/needing nothing else. This property exceeded our budget in comparison with the rest of our stay in CR, but was well worth it! Special thanks to Nina at Gecko Trails for handling the logistics of transportation from the airport and car rental !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in Puerto Viejo
Property was very nice. It was a short drive from the center of town or about a 20 minutes walk. The house was very well maintained and space was great. Only comment is the pool is plunge pool so it’s small. The beach is literally a 5 second walk from the front door. It’s a wonderful house. Nina the manager is awesome. Could not be nicer. Thanks for a great stay. Pura Vida
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Antonia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at the beach
After a busy week touring Monteverde and Arenal, our stay at this house on Playa Negra was a much needed restful few days at the beach. Loved the proximity to the beach to pop over the street when we wanted as well as the relaxing sounds of the waves and ocean from the expansive balcony and all the delicious restaurants nearby. House was clean, beautifully furnished and well set up with everything we needed, even a few beach chairs and boogie boards and noodles. Only thing I hadn’t truly focused on when booking is the ground level bathroom and bedroom with exterior kitchenette is its own separate unit which requires you to take the exterior stairs to get up to the rest of the house. These are still within the gated garden but nevertheless we ended up having my husband sleep with our 10 and 13 year old down on that level as it seemed too isolated for them if they needed us during the night and I stayed upstairs with our older teen. There were plenty of beds to make that work. We hope to be back to explore more of that area. All the beaches were amazing as well as nearby Cahuita National Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home, excellent service
We stayed at this lovely home recently. A very relaxing spot. There is a road which can be busy (during the day, not evening) between the house and the beach but the whole area is so chill that it didn’t seem to matter. We went to Banana Azul every night for drinks and dinner which is a 3 minute walk - great spot. The beach is directly across the street and not busy. The property manager is excellent and very responsive to any inquiries. You do pay someone to do your clothes washing (washer and dryer onsite are not available for guests to use) but the fee is nominal and the property manager will send someone as soon as you request it, and I was happy to support the local community. Nina at Gecko Tours was also very helpful booking us into tours at the last minute. There is incredible zip lining nearby at Nativo adventures (top 3 in Costa Rica according to the guide) and I would have to agree.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra & Franco G., Winterthur, Switzerland

modern and charming beach house - wonderful caribbean lifestyle!
We stayed 1 week in the Casa Luna Beach House and loved it! This place is soooo relaxing and cozy. The house is very well equipped, ideally situated on Playa Negra and it offers a fantastic beach view. We loved staying on the terrace and listening to the Ocean. The little pool is very welcome on hot days. Casa Luna has the best beach front location and it is in a quiet neighbourhood. Nina, the property manager, leaves nearby and is a very kind person, very helpful, absolutely reliable and always available for guests needs. We had a car and everything is easy reachable. The house feels very secure and we felt just like home. Thanks Louise and Nina for hosting us. It was a real pleasure and we already miss Casa Luna.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heather W., Tishomingo

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home , location, view, privacy, amazing.
We loved this house! The whole property is beautiful, comfortable , awesome for hanging out and relaxing. The house is perfectly designed for indoor/outdoor living. Just wake up in the morning and open the huge push back glass doors, and the ocean is right in front of you. Waves can be heard even with the doors closed! There is a great restaurant just a short walk away, or drive a couple minutes into town where there are more restaurants than we had time to eat at. There are many interesting things to do and see just a few minutes away from this house, great location. Or just stay home and enjoy the plunge pool and lounge chairs. Nina was awesome. She is just a text away if you need anything at all. We would highly recommend this property and hope to stay again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nan H., Ann Arbor, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location for Carribean Costa Rica
We loved this property. Spent two weeks here and hated to leave. While we did check out multiple beaches in the area, in the end we decided that 20 miles of black sand 1 minute walk from our door (Playa Negra) was the best beach to be had. The property itself is very well layed out with that Costa Rica feeling of being outdoors even when in the house (except for the bedrooms that were climate controlled). Grocery stores and pharmacies were nearby. We ate breakfasts and even a few dinners Caribbean style cooking in the kitchen and eating out on the lanai. Ate out too and really enjoyed the restaurants in the area. Highly advise the chocolate tour and making it up to Cahuita Park. The property itself had everything we needed including a small but surprisingly deep plunge pool and an outdoor shower. The property managers were very helpful. I would love to make it back to this house and this part of Costa Rica. A beautiful country, people and house to stay in. Such a lovely place to visit!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

joelle k.

Fabulous stay at casa luna!
Although the pictures were wonderful somehow they do not do this house justice. The house was built meticulously with high end furnishings. Casa Luna was the perfect stay for our family of four with plenty of space so we weren’t on top of each other. We all agreed the top deck was our favorite spot where we could see and hear the ovean while enjoying wonderful ocean breezes. Although the pool is small the kids really enjoyed it. I loved how close we were to the one beach that was pretty quiet despite Semana Santa. The beds were comfortable and everything we needed in the house( except microwave) was provided. They left a wonderful welcome gift for us and Nina attended to all needs and questions while at the house. Both Louise and Nina were in touch prior to our stay as well. Although the house exceeded our budget, we both agreed it certainly offered the value and was worth the splurge. We would not hesitate to stay in the house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aaron J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it
I couldn’t be more happy with the choice we made to stay at Casa Luna while in Puerto Viejo. We were deciding whether to visit the pacific side or the Caribbean side of Costa Rica and when we saw Casa Luna it sealed the deal for the Caribbean. We were not disappointed. It was centrally located to the beaches and other activities but also a very relaxing environment on it’s own. It’s a short walking distance to a market and restaurant which was very convenient if we needed something quickly or if we decided we wanted to eat out instead. The property management team was great in making sure we were comfortable and will assist in arranging activities during your stay. Prior to our visit Nina made sure the beds upstairs would be set up as kings or twins based on our wants/needs. She was visiting family during our stay so Tamara was our contact while we were at the property. She checked in periodically and had a genuine concern that we’re enjoying the stay. Thank you Nina and Tamara. Pura Vida!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nan H., Ann Arbor, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay in Carribean Costa Rica
This house was fantastic and suited us very well. Three climate controlled bedrooms with the rest of the house open air Costa Rican style. Location is perfect. We checked out many beaches and in the end decided that our favorite beach was the 20 miles of black sand located less than a one minute walk from our door (Playa Negra). You can also walk the beach to Peurto Viejo if you don't want to deal with cars. Very relaxing vacation. Highly recommend the coffee tour and Cahuita Park. We cooked Carribean style breakfasts and a few dinners and ate our on the lanai. Sounds of waves and even some views. Plunge pool is small but surprisingly deep and refreshing. Outdoor shower a big plus after coming back from beaches. This house is not huge but had plenty of different places to sit/hangout and relax so you can be both alone and/or with your group. Walking distance and driving distance to multiple restaurants. Grocery stores and pharmacies a short drive from the house. My family now wants to check out a different part of the world - but I want to head back to Costa Rica and stay again at this house! The country is beautiful and the people are friendly and helpfu.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Joyce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Nice 3 BR private home
We were greeted by Fabio, a pleasant and helpful property manager assistant, along with a nice basket of fruit and locally made chocolates. The garden and plunge pool were beautiful and well maintained. All 3 bedrooms were comfortable and air-conditioned. The "dry" setting on the AC was very helpful to dry towels and clothing in an otherwise humid environment. The kitchen was equipped with most everything we needed. There are tons of restaurants in Puerto Viejo (a 5 minute drive) so we did not do much cooking! There is no TV (which we didn't need anyway), but the internet was great. The black sand beach was beautiful and sparsely populated. Our biggest disappointment was the constant and loud traffic on the road between the house and the beach. Although there were many people on bicycles and motorbikes, access to a car would be very helpful in order to comfortably get to town and to visit all of the wonderful parks and beaches that are within about 10 miles. Unfortunately we arrived after dark, and the house was very difficult to find. Set your WAZE map to "Black Pearl" motel which is next door to the property. Thank you to Kassandra for being readily available to answer all of our questions!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

shawnna S., Tacoma

Modern Comforts with Caribbean Style
Loved the house! You ladies did a great job with the design. The lighting installations for example are versatile and thoughtfully designed. It's great that you can hear the waves even if you close the doors. The ocean breeze keeps the house cool. Also nice to have air conditioning in bedrooms if you choose. The place has several areas to hang out. Plenty of space to gather or take up a spot for alone time. Can watch the waves from the upper veranda, or snooze in hammock by the pool. It's not the quietest place, with dogs barking, kids playing and construction trucks passing but hey the locals are not on vacation. They've got stuff to do and they start early. Location is still excellent with yoga class a short walk down the road, a hotel restaurant/ bar with gorgeous grounds, bike rentals, friendly staff. And they will bring your cocktails to you on the beach. Nina was very nice and helpful as host. She arranged our domestic flights, airport shuttle, tours,and massages. Her recommendations were all spot on. Fell in love Puerto Viejo with it's authentic Caribbean vibe, multitude of restaurants and breathtaking scenery. Pura Vida Shawnna & Josh
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Manuel O., Riverside, IL

A relaxing but never boring spring break
First of all, Casa Luna is beautiful. It was perfect for our family of 4 (kids 12 and 10). The kitchen is beautiful and, aside from a microwave (oddly enough), has everything you need to make your own meals. Nina even gets you started with some fresh fruit, a bottle of wine and essentials like coffee, sugar, creamer, salt, etc. The plunge pool was a refreshing option if you don’t feel like going to the beach, but be careful if you have small kids or can’t swim. It’s surprisingly deep. The beach across the street is a bit choppy but really fun. If you want something a little calmer, Punta UVA is gorgeous. Nina and Manuel took care of everything for us: getting us to and from the house, zip lining (awesome), nature hike (beautiful and relaxing), night hike (unique and cool), jaguar rescue, seeing how coffee’s made, a nice dip under a waterfall (maybe the only thing we would not have done. I would have rather done the private tour of the sanctuary) and horseback riding on the beach and in the jungle (a great way to end our trip). Nina even did a couple of loads of laundry for us. And you’ll be amazed at Manuel’s ability to find animals while driving. They’re not easy to see but he’ll stop or pull over so you don’t miss a sloth, howler monkey or iguana. There isn’t a lot within walking distance so make Taxi Central your friend. But you better practice your Spanish. Do NOT rent a car. The streets are in really bad shape and the cars all have manual transmissions. Puerto Viejo is good for meals and the essentials, but it feels pretty touristy. One definite con is that we flew into San Jose and the house is REALLY FAR from the airport. We hit heavy, standstill traffic back to the airport and it took 7 hours. I checked Google maps and that’s about how long the drive is from Chicago to Pittsburgh. I felt bad for Manuel, especially since he had to drive back. Nina mentioned a regional airport nearby with flights to and from San Jose and we would definitely do that if we went back. Overall a great house with attentive friendly neighbors (Nina and Manuel) and a lovely Spring break.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019