We love this location!! Truly has everything that we needed for our time in Costa Rica!!! Priscilla and Jeff are wonderful and take care of any problems or concerns... our favorite place to stay in Playa Hermosa... wonderful time always! We will be back!
10 / 10
AWSOME LOCATION
AWSOME LOCATION
Clean beautiful and great location
8 / 10
Spectacular Location, But Needs More Attention to Details
Spectacular Location, But Needs More Attention to Details
The location of this property is spectacular, right on Playa Hermosa in Puntarenas province. The beach here is steep and the waves are powerful - the sound of the crashing waves is hypnotizing. The condo is as described, with a great kitchen, comfortable beds, good air conditioning and water pressure, and fast and reliable Internet.
This particular unit does not have a view of the ocean. The owner aludes to this in the listing by saying it "faces the mountain", but what that means is that the view is of the parking lot, and instead of hearing the sounds of the waves crashing at night, you hear the air brakes of big trucks on the nearby highway. It didn't bother us and we did not expect an ocean view from the ground floor, so I say this just to clarify for prospective renters.
Unfortunately the condo is very "tired" and needs a lot of attention and TLC. The walls are badly cracked and in need of paint. Many scrapes and scuffs make the place look dirty. We found seven non-working light bulbs, including two of the three lamps over the island in the kitchen. When we pointed this out to Jeff, the owner, at check-in, his response was "there are plenty of other lights". For a five-night stay we had three bath towels, one hand towel, and one washcloth, and the towels provided had both the thickness and the softness of sandpaper. We were also provided two rolls of toilet paper, a dish scrubber that was long past its useful life, and no soap to wash dishes.
At check-in, Jeff met us with an old-school credit card imprinter, and he imprinted our credit card using a carbon paper slip and asked us to sign this blank slip as a damage deposit. We found this odd that we had to essentially sign a "blank check" in order to stay there.
There is also an odd rule about no drinks in the pool. If you want to enjoy a beer while enjoying the pool, you have to get out of the pool, take a drink, and then get back into the pool, leaving your drink behind. We also found it strange that for a complex of six condos, with a maximum occupancy of at least 20 people, there are exactly two lounge chairs at the pool.
In summary, I think Jeff is taking "Pura Vida" a little too far. If he's going to charge $250 USD/night in the off-season, he needs to step up regarding maintenance and ammenities. We shouldn't have to drive into Jacó to buy toilet paper and supplies to wash dishes, and we shouldn't have to move light bulbs around in order to see.
10 / 10
Great adventures and surf right out back
Great adventures and surf right out back
Very nice condo with big rooms and kitchen. Very spacious for 4 adults.
We love this location!! Truly has everything that we needed for our time in Costa Rica!!! Priscilla and Jeff are wonderful and take care of any problems or concerns... our favorite place to stay in Playa Hermosa... wonderful time always! We will be back!
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2020
Clean beautiful and great location
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2019
The location of this property is spectacular, right on Playa Hermosa in Puntarenas province. The beach here is steep and the waves are powerful - the sound of the crashing waves is hypnotizing. The condo is as described, with a great kitchen, comfortable beds, good air conditioning and water pressure, and fast and reliable Internet.
This particular unit does not have a view of the ocean. The owner aludes to this in the listing by saying it "faces the mountain", but what that means is that the view is of the parking lot, and instead of hearing the sounds of the waves crashing at night, you hear the air brakes of big trucks on the nearby highway. It didn't bother us and we did not expect an ocean view from the ground floor, so I say this just to clarify for prospective renters.
Unfortunately the condo is very "tired" and needs a lot of attention and TLC. The walls are badly cracked and in need of paint. Many scrapes and scuffs make the place look dirty. We found seven non-working light bulbs, including two of the three lamps over the island in the kitchen. When we pointed this out to Jeff, the owner, at check-in, his response was "there are plenty of other lights". For a five-night stay we had three bath towels, one hand towel, and one washcloth, and the towels provided had both the thickness and the softness of sandpaper. We were also provided two rolls of toilet paper, a dish scrubber that was long past its useful life, and no soap to wash dishes.
At check-in, Jeff met us with an old-school credit card imprinter, and he imprinted our credit card using a carbon paper slip and asked us to sign this blank slip as a damage deposit. We found this odd that we had to essentially sign a "blank check" in order to stay there.
There is also an odd rule about no drinks in the pool. If you want to enjoy a beer while enjoying the pool, you have to get out of the pool, take a drink, and then get back into the pool, leaving your drink behind. We also found it strange that for a complex of six condos, with a maximum occupancy of at least 20 people, there are exactly two lounge chairs at the pool.
In summary, I think Jeff is taking "Pura Vida" a little too far. If he's going to charge $250 USD/night in the off-season, he needs to step up regarding maintenance and ammenities. We shouldn't have to drive into Jacó to buy toilet paper and supplies to wash dishes, and we shouldn't have to move light bulbs around in order to see.
6 / 10Average·Feb 2019
Condo was dull and tired looking, but the outside was beautiful and the view was spectacular overlooking beach. Great bars and restaurants within walking distance.
This unit is located on the beach but faces the mountain and is literally just steps from the beach! Large, modern and clean, this condo is ready for families and couples. Fully furnished 1600 sq ft 2 bedroom 2 bath. There is a huge gourmet kitchen to prepare all your meals. Flatscreen tv for when you are not at the beach relaxing. Prices are based on double occupancy. Additional charge of $25 per person per night. Four people max.
Amenities
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
FAQs
Is parking included with this apartment?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Just Steps To The Beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Just Steps To The Beach pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Just Steps To The Beach?
We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.
"We love this location!! Truly has everything that we needed for our time in Costa Rica!!! Priscilla and Jeff are wonderful and take care of any problems or concerns... our favorite place to stay in ..."
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About this apartment rental
This unit is located on the beach but faces the mountain and is literally just steps from the beach! Large, modern and clean, this condo is ready for families and couples. Fully furnished 1600 sq ft 2 bedroom 2 bath. There is a huge gourmet kitchen to prepare all your meals. Flatscreen tv for when you are not at the beach relaxing. Prices are based on double occupancy. Additional charge of $25 per person per night. Four people max.
We love this location!! Truly has everything that we needed for our time in Costa Rica!!! Priscilla and Jeff are wonderful and take care of any problems or concerns... our favorite place to stay in Playa Hermosa... wonderful time always! We will be back!
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2020
Clean beautiful and great location
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2019
The location of this property is spectacular, right on Playa Hermosa in Puntarenas province. The beach here is steep and the waves are powerful - the sound of the crashing waves is hypnotizing. The condo is as described, with a great kitchen, comfortable beds, good air conditioning and water pressure, and fast and reliable Internet.
This particular unit does not have a view of the ocean. The owner aludes to this in the listing by saying it "faces the mountain", but what that means is that the view is of the parking lot, and instead of hearing the sounds of the waves crashing at night, you hear the air brakes of big trucks on the nearby highway. It didn't bother us and we did not expect an ocean view from the ground floor, so I say this just to clarify for prospective renters.
Unfortunately the condo is very "tired" and needs a lot of attention and TLC. The walls are badly cracked and in need of paint. Many scrapes and scuffs make the place look dirty. We found seven non-working light bulbs, including two of the three lamps over the island in the kitchen. When we pointed this out to Jeff, the owner, at check-in, his response was "there are plenty of other lights". For a five-night stay we had three bath towels, one hand towel, and one washcloth, and the towels provided had both the thickness and the softness of sandpaper. We were also provided two rolls of toilet paper, a dish scrubber that was long past its useful life, and no soap to wash dishes.
At check-in, Jeff met us with an old-school credit card imprinter, and he imprinted our credit card using a carbon paper slip and asked us to sign this blank slip as a damage deposit. We found this odd that we had to essentially sign a "blank check" in order to stay there.
There is also an odd rule about no drinks in the pool. If you want to enjoy a beer while enjoying the pool, you have to get out of the pool, take a drink, and then get back into the pool, leaving your drink behind. We also found it strange that for a complex of six condos, with a maximum occupancy of at least 20 people, there are exactly two lounge chairs at the pool.
In summary, I think Jeff is taking "Pura Vida" a little too far. If he's going to charge $250 USD/night in the off-season, he needs to step up regarding maintenance and ammenities. We shouldn't have to drive into Jacó to buy toilet paper and supplies to wash dishes, and we shouldn't have to move light bulbs around in order to see.
6 / 10Average·Feb 2019
Condo was dull and tired looking, but the outside was beautiful and the view was spectacular overlooking beach. Great bars and restaurants within walking distance.
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9Outstanding
(21 Ratings)
"We love this location!! Truly has everything that we needed for our time in Costa Rica!!! Priscilla and Jeff are wonderful and take care of any problems or concerns... our favorite place to stay in ..."
This unit is located on the beach but faces the mountain and is literally just steps from the beach! Large, modern and clean, this condo is ready for families and couples. Fully furnished 1600 sq ft 2 bedroom 2 bath. There is a huge gourmet kitchen to prepare all your meals. Flatscreen tv for when you are not at the beach relaxing. Prices are based on double occupancy. Additional charge of $25 per person per night. Four people max.
Amenities
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
FAQs
Is parking included with this apartment?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Just Steps To The Beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Just Steps To The Beach pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Just Steps To The Beach?
We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.
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