8/10 Good
Karen S.
13 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view and interesting location
The house is situated in the middle of pristine jungle/forest/hills and took us about 40 min to arrive to from the main road near Lucea, due to road conditions and us having a basic rental car. Next time I would try using a 4x4, Jeep, etc., to move faster if the commute time to the coast was an issue. The view and sunrise is nothing short of incredible, however, looking out over the hills and jungle, to the sea. It's very peaceful. There is not much to "do", so this is a good retreat if you are looking for a total get-away from touristy spots and you don't mind spending your day roaming/at the beach and then making sure to get back before dark (we felt totally safe but with roads alongside steep ravines, we didn't feel familiar enough with the area to drive at night). All the people living in Retrieve who we passed were very friendly and kind. There is no close place to buy groceries/provisions (aside from basics like eggs, bread, water at small roadside shops), so we would plan on picking up everything we needed at Cherie's in Lucea. The host Eloise was extremely communicative and responsive to all our questions and needs.
Karen S.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024