The design of this house is very cool and there are lots of places to sit and relax, primarily outdoors. Malin, the on-site property manager is absolutely fantastic! (Christophe was out of town) She was so helpful, kind and friendly - she's truly a gem. We didn't love our stay here for a few reasons. 1- the description says you are in the jungle which you most definitely are. But you need to understand what that means and it's more than 'minor disagreements' to some people. There are trees all around touching the house so there are ants everywhere, crabs get into the house, spiders, moths, geckos, iguanas, and bats from our experience. 2- nightly power outages which means the bedroom without A/C is pretty miserable. It's also VERY dark and there were no candles, or flashlights on the property. Luckily Malin brought over a couple of hers to lend to us. 3- leaky roof. There were multiple leaks in the roof (master bedroom onto the bed, sitting area in the master, and multiple leaks in the kitchen) The large leak in the kitchen has apparently been there for some time and the host/owners have known about it. We hope those will be fixed for the future. It's not fun at all during the rainy season. 4 - VRBO customer service is absolutely terrible and we won't use them ever again. It's very close to the beach and the beach is awesome! Lots of surfing and body-boarding - super fun! Playa Negra is a relaxed small town so the vibe is very chill.

We had a wonderful time at the house. Everything was as we expected and the Malin & Christophe were always around when we had questions or needed suggestions. The only thought we had that could have made our stay even better was more beach equipment like sand toys or boogie boards. I think some sort of beach umbrella or tent might have made our stay easier with younger children. But generally, the house was so close the beach that we got by without it. Thanks for a great time!

What a wonderful home in Paradise. The photos don't do it justice. I travelled with a group of 6 and there was plenty of room and more for us. We didn't even use some areas of the house. It was very clean and quiet and private. Our property managers, Malin and Christophe are lovely people. They were very helpful when we needed them. We had a flat tire on one of our vehicles and Christophe responded instantly to our text for assistance, The property is less than a 5 minute walk to the beach. We also had Christophe and Malin cook dinner for us one evening which was fantastic. We wished we had done this on more than one occasion. The pool is kept very clean with daily maintenance. I am sure I am missing something. We all loved this beautiful home and would highly recommend it. I can't wait to go back!

Great space for our family holiday. Wonderful outdoor areas for everyone - room for everyone together or spread out if you like. The pool was a real asset and the whole family enjoyed Casa Ganesha. We all loved how close it was to a beautiful beach where we could choose to surf or boogie board. Malin and Christophe were very friendly and helpful hosts.

Our stay at Casa Ganesha was beyond amazing and the home, casita, grounds and pool are even more spectacular than the listing portrays. The beach is one of the nicest we have ever visited, and you are very close to some great local restaurants within minutes of the house. If you don’t want to leave, you can also access the Hotel restaurant and bar. They have surf boards for rent, but they were not the best quality. We were so fortunate to have Christophe and Malin cook for us one night. Afterwards we insisted they join us for a glass of wine out on the deck…they are such lovely people! They are the most amazing and gracious hosts, and there for you for whatever you might need. Don’t miss a day at Lola’s restaurant about 10 minutes north…great food and another beautiful beach. We thoroughly LOVED our visit and would love to come back. ***One side note to consider…you ARE in the jungle and the monkeys are fun to see. BUT…the howlers start very early in the am and they are incredibly loud. But…they are not there every single night thank goodness lol! Also, the master is not air conditioned, but most nights it seemed to cool down nicely…but not every night. So, if you are a light sleeper, or don’t do the heat, you may want to choose one of the other three rooms with AC. Enjoy your stay! Pura Vida!!!

My family and friends, 7 of us, stayed 12 days at Casa Genisha (the tree top house). It was an amazing trip and the house was beyond our expectations. Such a fun property for families to stay in. It was relaxing and beautiful. The kids loved the pool and it was so cool to see the local monkeys that hung out in the trees. The quick walk to the beach was perfect and the resturant at plya negra was a life saver with great food and fun atmosphere. The care takers of the house, Malin and Christophe, provided 5 star service. We booked a few excursions from the surf shop on the property, so convenient. The sunsets from the beach were magnificent. There were other places to eat within a 10 min walk from the house. Tamarindo was about a 40 min drive from the house. The little community the house is in at Plya Negra was very friendly and quaint. We will be back for sure and would recommend it if your looking for something not in the heart of Tamarindo, it was such a great place to stay.

Just go back from a week stay with another family of 4 and we'll definitely be back! - the house is incredible! 3 living spaces that are fairly separated in the house. The house is made up of 2 structures, separated by a large deck. We stayed in one side of the house with our 2 kids and our friends stayed in the other side with their kids. There's tons of space with many outdoor sitting areas that are shaded and very spacious. All spaces have comfy lounge chairs, day beds and hammocks. The pool area has been landscaped and is shaded by mid afternoon when you want to get the kids out of the sun. There is a really nice outdoor shower right beside the pool. - There's lots wildlife around the house. On our way into the house, at about midnight, we passed a group of horses just strolling down the road. We saw iguanas, geckos, lots of birds, tons of cool insects and a group of howler monkeys spent the day in a mango tree right off the pool patio one day. Incredible! - the area is pretty remote in the best way. Not many people on the beach, that's about 200 feet away from the house. There are many other beaches in the area in addition to small grocery stores, cafes and restaurants. Tamarindo was about a 30 minute drive. - One bonus is that that there is a small resort right next door that with a simply, but tasty food/drink menu. We'd often go to the beach to boogie board and swim, then hit up the restaurant for drinks and lunch while the kids swam in the pool. Also, you can rent boogie and surf boards from the resort and there are regular yoga classes on offer. - the owners (Serge and Michelle) were great to deal with and were nice enough to drop by one day and tell us about the property and area. They had the house built about 15 years ago and you can tell they take a lot of pride in the property and the beautiful gardens on the property. - the hosts (Christophe and Milan) live right beside the house and were incredibly responsive, kind and professional. Christophe cooked for us on multiple occasions and is a very skilled chef. Milan was very quick getting back to us with requests or information about the area. My wife also booked a massage with her and was very satisfied. We'll definitely be back!

This is my second time renting this house. It’s truly amazing. It’s beautiful and luxurious without being an over the top California beach house. It’s a house that makes you live in a different way, closer to the outside and the elements. You live comfortably outside while there. You feel healthier by the time you leave, truly relaxed. We will be booking a return trip for next year within the month. Playa Negra is our happy place.