Very nice property and it is good for up to seven couples group

14 of us celebrated together and had a wonderful time. The host couldn’t have been more accommodating. She communicated great and always responded quickly if we had any questions. The chef service was worth every penny. Food was great and all the additional staff were amazing as well. The area was safe, the house was well stocked, and Mauricio was icing on the cake. He was so attentive to all of our needs and made everything happen for us without any hiccups! Highly recommend if you’re looking for a large space, love outdoors, sunsets and beautiful views!

We were celebrating a friends 40th birthday with 7 couples. The house was amazing and setup perfectly for everyone to have there own space with a great common area and pool to hang out together. We will most definitely be back with our kids to enjoy the experience! Julia was a fantastic host and made sure we had everything we needed. The rest of the staff was top-notch as well!!

I hoated my annual womens retreat at this location. Everything was as described & the pictures do not do this beautiful home justice. Julia was very helpful and attentive, helping to ensure we had everything we needed leading up to the trip. Mauricio and Team were very helpful in planning excursions and getting us around. I recommend planning to use their transportation service instead of Uber due to the personalization of the experience and attentiveness of the drivers. The house was cleaned daily and the cleaning team did a wonderful job as well. I can’t say enough things about this home and the level of service and care provided. Looking forward to returning.

We only saw the owner at check in. We used Mauricio for all transportation and event planning. He’s wonderful! Very accommodating and gave suggestions for outings, grocery shopping and dining. The house is beautiful, but it’s outside living. All bedrooms have ac, but the rest does not. The views are gorgeous!

Julia was great to communicate with. She provided all the necessary information like driver info, which made my stay easier and was always available to answer any questions that I had. The property came with a housekeeping staff which made sure all the rooms were clean. Overall the property is stunning with breathtaking views from every angle. Some of the bedrooms need updating and had some minor cosmetic flaws like defective/ not working led mirror lights, outdated sinks and decor. Some areas like the guest house could use a fresh coat of paint to revive the overall aesthetics of the rooms. I would not recommend using their “personal chef” that comes with the property. The chef doesn’t cook on site and the meals were not what I had selected from the menu I was provided with. I had originally intended to use the chef for the entire trip but I cancelled after day 2 and when I realized the chef wasn’t on site to cook for us. The housekeepers were the ones bringing the breakfast and lunch over to our villa. ..Which were the exact meals both days, no variety or change. There are many restaurants nearby that you will enjoy or stock your groceries beforehand if you’ll be cooking. The freezer section of refrigerator in the kitchen was not working so only a half of it was able to be used. Our driver Mauricio and his partner Herman that was recommended by Julia were amazing! They were always available anytime we wanted to go anywhere or needed anything. Highly recommend them!!!! Overall my group and I had a terrific vacation in Costa Rica at the Malinche Palace.

I’d recommend this to anyone looking for a getaway. It is wonderful to be walking distance to the beach with amazing views inside & out. This place is a gem of a place to stay for many unexpected reasons. First of all, the chef is exceptional. We would highly recommend that people with young children who are looking for an amazing culinary experience book this place. The empanadas were as big as our heads. The sushi was a feast for the eyes and the bellies. The breakfasts were wholesome and filling. The desserts were incredible. We fed 8 picky eaters ages 5 to 9 and the kids devoured every single meal provided. Secondly, there is a “private” access beach called Playa Gringo and if you are in decent enough shape to hike there (and it is quite an uphill and curvy hike) it is the softest sand and cool sea creatures. We saw only a couple people each time we visited - such serenity and curiosities. We tremendously appreciated the cleaning staff. My 6 yr old was thrilled to have a girl (staff’s daughters) to play, eat, and play tag. The kids were thrilled to have another kid to play with and to listen to her Spanish words as she colored (“rojo” “Azul” etc). The curtains are sheer in several rooms You need to be careful about your room selection and lights at night if you are modest. Things I would do differently: -I would have brought pillowcases -Brought vacuum water bottles that keep ice water cold because neither the filtered tap drinking water nor the water cooler water were cold and even putting bottles in the freezer didn’t work. -If I had known that the incredible chef is Filipino, I would have requested a Filipino meal for one of the nights. -If I knew that jacuzzi means only bubbles and not warm water, I wouldn’t have gotten my hopes up. I’m a wimp and the pool and jacuzzi were too cold for me to enjoy. That being said, my husband loves a crisp cold dip on a hot day and the kids and my friends did not complain. I absolutely wholeheartedly recommend this breathtaking home and kind hostess. The palace was gorgeous, comfortable, and fun. We saw interesting birds and plants right on the property in addition to the adorable lizards. While other reviews had me worried about safety of property and bugs, we were not bothered by either (except for 1 night my legs were eaten by mosquitos because my daughter left the bedroom door open for 5 minutes w/ the lights shining). This was a carefree dreamy vacation. I hope many others will come!

We had a group of 14 adults and the house was amazing!! Everything was amazing the bartender Carlos was great, The car service was amazing and the chef dinners were delicious!!