This is the hardest review to write as everything was perfect except for the fact we had no running water more 3/4 of our stay. We rented for five days and over 3 of them, could not shower and had to pull buckets of water from the pool to flush the toilets. When we first arrived we were told we had enough to last 2-2.5 days, we ran out that evening. First it was a sediment issue, then the pump, then we ran out, then the water truck broke down. Delivery finally arrived, 4 1/2 hrs late on the day of our departure. We did dishes and then again, no water. We made the most of a bad situation but most would have left. I understand how things work in C.R. as this was my 11th vacation rental home in this country, but water is a NECESSITY. I hope this issue is fixed for future renters as this was a beautiful property with lots of birds, peace and quiet.

I would say, be more prepared to be in middle of nowhere, if you want to venture out to civilization, it s a bit of a drive. Trips to restaurants ,etc in Perta Vieja are good 15-20 mins drive on gravel bumpy road. So back and forth to go out to restaurants is challenging. If you want to lock yourself up in middle of nowhere - great property. Manager and their team are great communicators, very helpful and cooperating..

We had a beautiful two and a half week stay in this property and are still missing the sounds of the rainforest at night and watching the sun rise from bed. The property is extremely clean and tidy with a little wear and tear outside as is to be expected somewhere where the sun shines so strong and the rain can be so torrential! On arrival we were met by the wonderful Fabien who checked us in and a few days later took us on an amazing night tour. As Shevonne advised during the pre visit communications, we absolutely did need a 4x4! The road/track up to the property is steep, potholed and rough but a fun 15 minutes to get up and down! We had barbeques a lot and gifted the property a toaster as we are British and do like toast and tea for breakfast! We also sampled many of the local bars and restaurants around Punta Uva and in Puerto Viejo. Our favourite was El Refugio. Fabian had made sure we had plenty of water when we arrived (and some other very generous gifts!) - as the property's running water is supplied by a well, it's not potable but fine for showers (not too many!) and brushing teeth. We found it wasn't great for washing our clothes though but the team came and cleaned and did all our laundry one day for which we were very grateful! They also helped us with a driver back to the airport when we were (not really) ready to go home. We had howler monkeys wake us up each day and they visited the garden several times along with toucans (three species), hummingbirds and on drier days the frogs had a party in the pool in the evenings! We had some close encounters with bats, a (not at all dangerous) snake and the lovely green and black poison dart frogs (not poisonous if you don't eat them!). All in all, this was an incredibly relaxing and joy filled trip, the memories of which we will cherish for many years to come. Special thanks to Fabian and Shevonne.

Off the beaten path just the right distance. Peaceful are with lots of wildlife. Very little traffic compared to the main beach road a few km down the hill. Such a value.

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. We heard Howler Monkeys every morning and saw quite a number of birds. We really enjoyed sitting outside with a drink and our binoculars around sunset. I loved the drive in and out of the property, took us about 10 minutes from the main road. The living space is a little smaller than I thought from looking at the pictures but we were outside most of the time and that space was large. We found that the fans kept things nice and cool. We had planned to cook a little more than we did but found the restaurants close by to be fun and delicious. I felt that this place was far enough removed to feel like you were in the jungle but close enough to enjoy the things that the small towns had to offer.

When you go there, it's just WOW. After a long drive through the jungle, the gate is on the right. Once you open the gate you'll see the house standing in the middle of huge trees, and a garden. The house is really nice, you have all you need to enjoy the time there. We liked the place, we even had a humming-bird in our home :) There's a coconut tree, but they were not ready to harvest, but the next people will be happy.

This home was away from the beach crowds in a safe and private setting. We had all that we needed and were only 15 minutes from stores, restaurants and beaches. Both the homeowner and the property manager were attentive to our questions and needs.

The place is beautiful and very well equipped. Loved the pool! Beds were super comfy too. Omari was really amazing to work with, immediately responding to any question I had. I echo what previous reviews stated about the road to the property. You really should have a four wheel drive because it is rugged and full of pot holes. The only negative part we encountered were the glass doors. Although aesthetically beautiful, the one In front of the living room were difficult to open and get closed properly. Probably because of this a couple of the locks on those doors were inoperable too. My work around for this was to use the glass doors in front of the bedrooms instead. They worked smoothly and the locks were fine. I imagine the others have just been used more frequently and are experiencing wear and tear. The last thing I would mention is that Omari has an amazing movie collection. Seriously something from every genre you could imagine. Puerto Viejo was a great town, quaint and small, we never had a bad meal there. As a solo female traveling with a child I was slightly concerned after reading some of the descriptions of the town on Travel websites. Everyone we encountered was very friendly and I never felt unsafe, although we were never out after dark. I would just recommend staying aware of your surroundings, not openly carrying large amounts of money etc. Normal travel precautions. But overall, I felt safer here than I have in many European countries that I have visited. If you are considering Omaris place, I would say look no further. You will not be disappointed!