Positives: The setting is beautiful - on a cliff surrounded by ocean and gardens. The views are stunning. From every window or deck, the view is different and always beautiful. It is completely private yet we always felt safe. There are a couple other houses nearby (yet not visible), and a guard at the entry gate. We felt completely comfortable leaving doors and windows open day and night to catch the ocean breezes. The house is lovely and spacious, an open plan which is beautifully decorated. There is abundant choice and comfortable furniture for lounging indoors or on outdoor decks and patios. Augostino, the friendly pool and yard man, does a wonderful job of maintaining the outdoor areas each day. He is paid a modest salary, so a generous tip from guests is well-deserved. Weekly housekeeping is also appreciated. The charming town of San Juan del Sur is just a 15-minute drive away. There are some interesting shops and restaurants there. Pick up some fresh fish for the bar-b-que at the fish market. There’s a very nice yoga studio, Zen Yoga. Good lattes can be had at Barrio Cafe. There are also some small grocery stores with a variety of products unavailable at the larger supermarket. There are many beautiful beaches nearby. Check out Maderas to watch the surfers. El Coco is lovely (if you don’t mind a long, dusty drive) and we were the only two people there the day we went. WiFi in the house was excellent. Negatives: This VRBO is close to perfect; however a couple of changes would make it even better. Considering that this is a luxury rental (with a luxury price tag), the owner seems a touch parsimonious in the following ways: The washing machine is not to be used by guests; it is in a locked room (and apparently the dryer doesn’t work). Television and Netflix are disabled. As month-long renters, we would have loved having Netflix. Air conditioning on the main floor (which gets very hot by late afternoon and evening) is disabled; however, there are ceiling fans which help. I don’t know if the owner disables A/C for all guests. There is a surcharge for electricity use over a certain threshold, and we negotiated with him to waive this surcharge for us; so perhaps he disabled the A/C only for us. The hammocks (which are pictured on VRBO) are also locked away. Some basic kitchen items such as a kettle, soup spoons, knife sharpener, teapot would be appreciated.

This property was more than we could have hoped for. The house was perfect and the view breathtaking. We really enjoyed the pool which was maintained daily. The sound of the ocean from every room of the house was wonderful. Everyone involved with our stay at Cala Azul was professional, kind and very helpful. We loved the beaches, San Juan del Sur, and the locals who were very welcoming. The home was so private, but was close to so many activities. It was a dream vacation and we cannot wait to return! I would recommend this home and the area to anyone wanting to experience this wonderful country.

This property was gorgeous and had an amazing view. We were close enough to San Juan Del Sur town when we needed it but felt like we were on our own private island when we were at this home. The groundskeepers were very friendly as well as the locals in San Juan Del Sur. Make sure you get a 4 wheel drive vehicle as there are steep dirt hills to climb to get to the property. We loved that you could hear the waves from the ocean in every room in the house. We can't wait to go back to this home and San Juan Del Sur!

We just spent a week at this house and it was amazing. The setting is unbelievable - on a bluff with views of the Pacific Ocean and the coastline all the way south to Costa Rica - with beautiful sunsets. You can also take in this view from the great infinity pool. The house is very well designed and beautifully built with all the creature comforts you could possibly want. Stunning landscaping all around. Close to San Juan Del Sur for shopping and dining but it feels like miles away when you're at the house. We definitely preferred to spend our time at the house. We're hoping to return soon.