This unit is sad, tired and worn out. Water and electrical services in this area are unreliable as consistent infrastructure just doesn't exist this far out from the main town of Coco. Water is a scarce commodity and so during the dry season (Nov. - April) the grounds are not watered and the grass turns brown and dry. There are many for sale signs around the complex and several abandoned buildings and developments nearby, just left empty due to the lack of services and/or speculation. This unit is at the end of the road up a very steep hill so not good for anyone with physical disabilities and you need some form of transportation since it is 'out of the way' and too far to walk to the beach or to any stores. The 'Infinity' function of the pool is not working, again likely due to the scarce water supply. Over our month long stay we removed 4 scorpions from the master bedroom, 2 which were 5 inches long. There were plans to fumigate inside once we left but I'd be skeptical of that helping since they did fumigate outside the unit and they still showed up. The inside requires major renos and I was told that was 'in the works' but I'd insist on current pictures if you are considering renting this unit. It has a dishwasher but it doesn't work, the fridge makes loud noises and has an ice maker, but it doesn't work. The cupboards are up so high you need a ladder to reach them. The washing machine makes strange noises and the controls don't work. When placed on a cold wash, you get very hot water and there's only 1 level of water available and that's a full tub. The couch/sofa is lumpy and saggy and there are no English TV channels as the streaming box/service is not working. This unit may have been nice back in the day but not now. We stayed the month of March 2018. The pictures shown and this unit need a major upgrade!!! I fully realize Costa Rica is a '3rd world county' and so we cannot expect the same '1st world' services and that's part of the experience, but when a unit is presented and described as fully functioning in the lush green tropics then I feel that's a misrepresentation of the actual reality.

This unit is sad, tired and worn out. Water and electrical services in this area are unreliable as consistent infrastructure just doesn't exist this far out from the main town of Coco. Water is a scarce commodity and so during the dry season (Nov. - April) the grounds are not watered and the grass turns brown and dry. There are many for sale signs around the complex and several abandoned buildings and developments nearby, just left empty due to the lack of services and/or speculation. This unit is at the end of the road up a very steep hill so not good for anyone with physical disabilities and you need some form of transportation since it is 'out of the way' and too far to walk to the beach or to any stores. The 'Infinity' function of the pool is not working, again likely due to the scarce water supply. Over our month long stay we removed 4 scorpions from the master bedroom, 2 which were 5 inches long. There were plans to fumigate inside once we left but I'd be skeptical of that helping since they did fumigate outside the unit and they still showed up. The inside requires major renos and I was told that was 'in the works' but I'd insist on current pictures if you are considering renting this unit. It has a dishwasher but it doesn't work, the fridge makes loud noises and has an ice maker, but it doesn't work. The cupboards are up so high you need a ladder to reach them. The washing machine makes strange noises and the controls don't work. When placed on a cold wash, you get very hot water and there's only 1 level of water available and that's a full tub. The couch/sofa is lumpy and saggy and there are no English TV channels as the streaming box/service is not working. This unit may have been nice back in the day but not now. We stayed the month of March 2018. The pictures shown and this unit need a major upgrade!!! I fully realize Costa Rica is a '3rd world county' and so we cannot expect the same '1st world' services and that's part of the experience, but when a unit is presented and described as fully functioning in the lush green tropics then I feel that's a misrepresentation of the actual reality.

This unit is sad, tired and worn out. Water and electrical services in this area are unreliable as consistent infrastructure just doesnt exist this far out from the main town of Coco. Water is a scarce commodity and so during the dry season (Nov. - April) the grounds are not watered and the grass turns brown and dry. There are many for sale signs around the complex and several abandoned buildings and developments nearby, just left empty due to the lack of services and/or speculation. This unit is at the end of the road up a very steep hill so not good for anyone with physical disabilities and you need some form of transportation since it is out of the way and too far to walk to the beach or to any stores.The Infinity function of the pool is not working, again likely due to the scarce water supply. Over our month long stay we removed 4 scorpions from the master bedroom, 2 which were 5 inches long. There were plans to fumigate inside once we left but Id be skeptical of that helping since they did fumigate outside the unit and they still showed up.The inside requires major renos and I was told that was in the works but Id insist on current pictures if you are considering renting this unit. It has a dishwasher but it doesnt work, the fridge makes loud noises and has an ice maker, but it doesnt work. The cupboards are up so high you need a ladder to reach them. The washing machine makes strange noises and the controls dont work. When placed on a cold wash, you get very hot water and theres only 1 level of water available and thats a full tub. The couch/sofa is lumpy and saggy and there are no English TV channels as the streaming box/service is not working.This unit may have been nice back in the day but not now.We stayed the month of March 2018. The pictures shown and this unit need a major upgrade!!!I fully realize Costa Rica is a 3rd world county and so we cannot expect the same 1st world services and thats part of the experience, but when a unit is presented and described as fully functioning in the lush green tropics then I feel thats a misrepresentation of the actual reality.

We loved our stay at the condo! It was one of the best vacations we have ever had due in part to staying at the condo! The condo is beautiful on the inside and has everything you need! We were impressed at how clean it was and that everything was provided. There is a washer/dryer that we were grateful to have. The views are spectacular and at night the sky was lit up with stars! There is a wonderful infinity pool (which we used a lot!) but it is only a short walk to Ocotal Beach. It is also only a short drive to Hermosa Beach and Coco Beach is right at the edge of town. Robert is the condo manager and was so helpful while we were there. A couple of days before we left we were on our way back from Ocotal Beach and we saw a momma monkey with her baby in the tree! One of the highlights of our trip!

We loved our stay at the condo! It was one of the best vacations we have ever had due in part to staying at the condo! The condo is beautiful on the inside and has everything you need! We were impressed at how clean it was and that everything was provided. There is a washer/dryer that we were grateful to have. The views are spectacular and at night the sky was lit up with stars! There is a wonderful infinity pool (which we used a lot!) but it is only a short walk to Ocotal Beach. It is also only a short drive to Hermosa Beach and Coco Beach is right at the edge of town. Robert is the condo manager and was so helpful while we were there. A couple of days before we left we were on our way back from Ocotal Beach and we saw a momma monkey with her baby in the tree! One of the highlights of our trip!

We enjoyed our stay in Costa Rica. Unfortunately the condo needs some TLC and cleaning. The internet was sporadic and irritating. Steve and Tito were VERY helpful and we greatly appreciate their cooperation. If we had known about the issues we encountered, we would not have stayed. However, the issues can be overcome with a little attention to the property and upgrade/maintenance of the internet connection.

We enjoyed our stay in Costa Rica. Unfortunately the condo needs some TLC and cleaning. The internet was sporadic and irritating. Steve and Tito were VERY helpful and we greatly appreciate their cooperation. If we had known about the issues we encountered, we would not have stayed. However, the issues can be overcome with a little attention to the property and upgrade/maintenance of the internet connection.

I couldnt have asked for a better experience

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. Since we were there during low season (rainy season) we almost had the place to ourselves. Tito (the property manager) was great...helped us with airport transfers, provided a number we could text him with any questions and was on time for both arrival and departure. The condo was in good condition and all amenities were as advertised (no issues whatsoever). The pool was warm and kept clean daily and the views at the time of year were beautiful, plush a green. We did get some rain everyday but it did not interfere with our stay one bit...swam every morning, afternoon and evening and enjoyed the evening thunderstorm with light show one night. Please keep in mind that this unit is at the top of a large hill and 2 - 3 kilometres from Playa Del Coco where the stores and restaurants are located. We rented a gas powered golf cart for the week and enjoyed having the freedom to come and go as we pleased. We would recommend this property to anyone interested with the above noted comments.

The owners of the condo are wonderful and were immediately responsive every time we had a question or concern. Even when we had a light out in the bathroom, the on site manager handled it the same day. The people on the Villa la Colina plot are all joyful and the pura vida is alive here! Not to mention a group of monkeys visiting the neighboring forest of jungle right up against the property daily. Watching the storm roll in and roll out was a highlight and having an eternity pool with a gorgeous view was a highlight. You will feel safe as they have a guard at both levels of the property day and night. The wifi was excellent and only cut out once in a whole month. Steven and Michael's condo is very well equipped. We cooked a lot of fresh fish and veggies from the awesome fruit stand in town. Just a short hike to the beach and an $8 round trip taxi to Coco beach the town for groceries and much of your needs met including ATM and particulars. I highly recommend this for anyone wanting to get away and sink in while recharging in the gorgeous lands of pura vida! We will be back!

Beautiful and quiet, kept up place with breathtaking views! 24 hour security. My kids love the infinity pool, they started and ended the day with the pool. I was looking for something under a $100 and with a great view and a nice pool and I got it! Hermosa Beach is only 10-15 min away and is the nicest beach around. At Playa del Coco we did Marlin del Rey catamaran tour which was $85 pp for a 5 hour tour, totally worth it. Also we went to El Viejo Wetlands by ourselves (it's cheaper this way), had a Tempisque river boat tour with a nice lunch and wine at their beautiful restaurant. Try gelato at Playa del Coco, it's soooo good! also, Flamingo Beach is a must see!

We loved the the condo, the pool, and the security was wonderful. The only draw back was the property manager Roberto was awful. He didn't seem welcoming. He was making comments that made us uncomfortable. And when we asked for another key so we could split up into groups he admitted that while we were asleep he tried to unlock the door with another set of keys. We were unhappy that he practically tried to come into our house without permission. Also, while we were trying to receive the extra key that he offered when we arrived he said in an email that he'd meet me the following day at noon and then never showed up. And after that he ignored my emails for 4 days. Although there were a few problems the vacation was wonderful, we loved Costa Rica, and would recommend the property to anyone. Thank you.

We enjoyed our stay at Steven's condo very much! We were greeted by Robert (Tito) warmly and he made sure we had everything we needed throughout our week there. The accommodations were comfortable, clean and quaint, and the view was absolutely breathtaking! The photos are true-to-life. We had a little trouble finding it, so be sure to have a contact number handy, especially if arriving after dark. (No street names in CR and a few detours for bridge/road closures.) All in all, it was a great adventure and we'd definitely stay here again! Thanks much! Kate, Jim, Emily and Madison

My wife and I spent the month of April 2016 in this condo. Absolutely everything was as good or better than advertised. Perfect size for a couple or a family of four. The unit is equipped with everything we could possibly need or want. The condo sits at the top of the complex with great views of the valley below. Because its higher on the hill and open all around you get some nice breezes to keep things cooler. It's a ground floor unit, so open the patio door and 10 steps later your in the infinity pool or under the gazebo. Loved the birds and monkeys. Every 6-7 days a troop of howler monkeys came by and hung out for a couple of days right behind the gazebo and cleaned off the new growth on the trees. And if you like parrots, pairs and flocks of small green parrots flew by mornings and evenings. The weather was in the 90s so we didn't do much walking but if you're so inclined it's about a 10-15 min walk over to Ocotal beach or into town. Will not hesitate to stay here again on our next trip to Costa Rica.

My wife and I returned to Costa Rica to travel throughout the northern and central parts of the country. Steven's condo became our home away from home. We stayed for over 2 months and enjoyed every day. The unit is comfortable and extremely well equipped. It's location provides stunning views out over the infinity pool that you never tire of. Jorge not only did an amazing job of taking care of the condo's grounds and the pool, but he became a personal friend. We will miss him until we return. The hill up to the condo's parking lot is steep but we used it daily in our walks to keep ourselves in shape. There are a number of great restaurants in the Coco/Ocotal area but don't miss the Garden 248 Gastro Pub, a new restaurant in Playa del Coco, it's great. From this condo's location there is always something to do from visiting the numerous beaches in the area, snorkeling, standup paddle boarding, surfing or just watching a great sunset. Venture out to watch a local rodeo, visit the monkey farm or to the Blue River to do some white water tubing and some zip lining. Visit Guaiitil for true native pottery or drive to Ostional for some turtle watching. Great location and a great owner. Steven was fantastic to work with. Without a doubt we'll be back.

We stayed for 8 days. It is an amazing 2 bedroom rental. Beautiful scenery right from your apartment with the pool mingling to the mountains around. 3 min drive to Ocotal beach and 7 min drive to Coco beach. Many other beautiful beaches close-by. The maintenance of the complex is great: they clean the pool everyday, there is a guard at night every day. Steven is great to work with and so is the person on site- Tito. Everything they say was done and delivered as promised. You can believe the pictures you see this is exactly how the apartment and the complex look like. I would highly recommend this unit for anyone looking for a nice, calm stay in northern Guanacaste beach area.

Love this property! Very comfortable and well-appointed condo. Fabulous view and constant breeze. Lots of places to go for walks and bird watch. Walking distance to three beaches if you are in good shape to do a few hills. I particularly enjoyed walking through the villages and into the back hills - very peaceful and safe. Close proximity to many other beaches and particularly liked Bueno Beach, right beside Papagayo Beach Hotel. Favourite restaurants are Le Coq, Ocotal Hotel & Father Rooster. A car is necessary to reach other towns & National Parks, as well as doing grocery shopping.

Secluded and safe environment with a spectacular view of the mountains, a pristine pool and clean spacious accommodations. Loved being able to walk to two beaches, and cooking local food.

Our family stayed at Villa La Colina for 9 nights in Dec. We absolutely loved it and are already planning to go back next year. It is conveniently located near playa Ocotal and a short jaunt from the town of Coco, where you will find plenty of amenities (groceries, restaurants, yoga studios, dive shops, bars, banks, etc). Playa Ocotal is the nicer of the two beaches...clean, sheltered, tidal pools for the kids, and has a great beach front restaurant--Papa Roosters where you can sip drinks in hammocks. We had a rental car but there are lots of taxis in Coco. Without a car, you can walk to playa Ocotal in 10 min but Coco a little further. My sister and her kids often biked to visit from Coco. There were also bike rentals in town. The condo at La Colina is located in the hills, with the most spectacular view. For this reason, it is peaceful and quiet. My sister lives closer to town and has to put up with constant noise (roosters, dogs, firecrackers). Not so with this property. We enjoyed quiet nights and peaceful mornings watching the sun rise. With 2 kids, we also appreciated having a pool on site, with beautifully landscaped gardens and plenty of lounge chairs. Inside the condo it was meticulously clean and tastefully decorated with all the amenities you would require. We especially appreciated the washing machine as we have a baby. Sleeping is comfortable. We didn't use the air conditioning at night but nice to know it's there if you need it...I think it gets much hotter in March, April. We had the good fortune of having perfect weather so we rarely stayed in, but the television, DVD player, and WiFi are big bonuses. Lastly, the condo had a friendly and amenable staff who make guests feel safe and secure. There is always someone on duty. We had the misfortune of losing luggage, and they were very helpful coordinating the delivery of our bag from the airport. A big thank you to our host, Steven. Everything was perfect. Great communication and we felt well prepared without the least apprehension. Can't wait for next year!

Stayed in Steven's condo for a month and all I can say is that it was the perfect escape. The condo is well kept and has all the amenities you would have at home, the pool is amazing, (I was accused multipe times of sending a picture from a postcard of the pool) and the location is great. Very easy to get into town if you want to do some activities or need to go shopping. (The vegetable stand on the road back to the condo always had fresh and cheap produce). The property manager Tito is very attentive and always there to help out. Cannot thank him enough for making our stay so easy. Very easy to rent a car if you want, they even dropped off and picked up the car right at the condo. We went to Tamarindo beach which was beautiful (make sure you get a car with 4 wheel drive if you take the coco trail). There is a well equipped gym right around the corner if you get antsy. Make sure you get some fresh coffee beans (there is a grinder in the kitchen) and watch the sunrise with your fresh coffee at least once. Highly recommend the sunset cruise we booked in Coco, very enjoyable. Lastly, cannot say enough about how easy Steven was to work with. He always checked in on you and responded very quickly when you emailed. Thank you for the amazing vacation, we will be back!

My partner and I stayed at the condo for 10 days. We loved the accommodations. The kitchen had everything we needed, the bedrooms were spacious, the living room was comfortable. We lived in the infinity pool (or the ocean), which was always clean. The on site security was a plus, seeing that we had a rental car. The beaches and shopping were minutes away by car. We had never stayed off resort before, but this location made it easy. We were able to visit many beaches, take day trips, and come back to "home base". The freedom was great. Residents of the local town were very friendly, knowing more Spanish would've been useful, but we got by. We met great people at the condo. Costa Rica is so beautiful it's breathtaking. We saw howler monkeys, iguana, various birds and geckos - and this was all at the condo. We felt safe here (always at the top of my list when I travel), in the condo, the community and the country in general. Dealing with Steven was very easy. He responded quickly to our emails and provided us with everything we needed to know about the condo and the area we were in. It really is ideal for a vacation spot, you can stay in the area and visit the local beaches and restaurants, or travel on day trips to other destinations. There was so much to do and see, we didn't get it all in this one trip. We did shop for groceries as well and cook our own food, the local grocery stores have everything you need. We would indeed like to return to this condo and continue our Costa Rican adventure! Thank you Steven for the opportunity.

I'm a repeat renter and plan on spending at least two months there every winter. It's close to many Nat'l Parks and beaches and there are plenty of restaurants to choose from. Having a car is an advantage if you like to tour around the area. The condo is very comfortable with all the essential appliances. The grounds are kept very well, as is the infinity pool - a real delight on a hot day. The gazebo is a favourite spot during the hottest hours. I love the howler monkeys and the variety of birds around the property. It's lovely to stay and enjoy the property or venture off to different attractions in the area. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone wishing a lovely quiet holiday.