Wish I could give this listing 10 stars! The home and property were beautifully landscaped and Yves was a most gracious host, going above and beyond to see that we had everything we needed. The main house and bungalows accommodated our group perfectly and every building was clean and well-kept. We had everything necessary to cook our meals when we decided to stay home. The kitchen was well stocked with appliances, pots, pans, and table service for everyone in the group. We also enjoyed a fun barbecue in the beautiful tiki patio area. Once we decided to go out for dinner, there were multiple choices available within a ten minute walk on a quiet dirt road. Our group was able to enjoy the sights and sounds of the rain forest as we saw a Toucan, Howler and Reuses monkeys, and an iguana that graced our presence one afternoon. When we weren't in town or at the beach, a lot of our down time was spent on the front porch of the main house, which proved most relaxing and peaceful. The national park and Playa Blanca beach was located just outside of the village so we were able to enjoy the waves and walk a short distance afterward for dinner. There is much to do in Cahuita as there was a party every night in the village, with loud Caribbean music to be enjoyed. The location of the property is perfect as it is a quick walk to the center of town, but far away enough that the festive music cannot be heard. For further exploration, it is easy to catch a public bus just down the road from the property that runs to Puerto Viejo and Manzanillo and every place in between. There is quite a bit to do in this area, including every kind of tour for zip lining, cacao museum, animal rescue and nocturnal life night tours, just to name a few. I cannot say enough wonderful things about the property as it was truly breathtaking and enjoyable. And Yves was extremely friendly and helpful to us, giving us great recommendations on the best beaches and sights to see, as well as the best days to go to avoid the crowds and he was right on the money with his suggestions. You cannot go wrong booking this property and if you do book, you will not regret it. This was one of our best family vacations we have had in some time. We worried about nothing and were able to relax and enjoy the Costa Rica life. I already want to plan our return trip!
