Great Escape, Ocean Views!

Monte Perla did not disappoint. As this was a return visit we were knowledgeable about the unit, condo and area.Kim is exceptional in clear and quick communication. The town certainly has expanded and this afforded us the opportunity to visit areas and local establishments thay didnt exist prior.We caught up with old friends and made new!

Frankly the place is dated and tired. We were surprised that the linens for the beds were worn and bath towels were old, frayed and stained. We reported bugs, sliding door lock was broken, a/c made an horrible noise and the safe was not working. The property manager sent out a repairman who fixed the a/c but stated the slider needed to be replaced and thought the safe was a battery issue but upon further inspection it was determined it just wasn’t working. The Pool area was subpar. The loungers were worn and some of which were broken. We experienced an ant situation at the pool.

Very nice accommodations. Plenty of space. Pool was excellent surprise and good place to cool off.

We liked this place. A little bit dated but comfortable. We noticed that other units online in the same complex that were updated were more expensive so this was just fine with us. Pool was excellent and a lot of time we had it to ourselves. This and area around complex was well maintained. It is a gated complex. A few have complained about the hill and indeed it is good workout in the heat but very nice to jump in pool after. Close to downtown area and beach. Beds were good. A/C kept us cool. Kitchen had just about everything needed. Nice to sit on patio as well as it was shielded from most of the sun by some bushes unlike many of the upper units where you could not sit during the day. All in all we were happy with our stay. Kim was very responsive and great to deal with if we had questions. We recommend this property!

The view is gorgeous. The pool is fantastic and clean. The kitchen has older appliances, but is well equipped. The 3 AC units were effective. During the month long stay, we were told to reach the property manager via Whatsapp. We then found out that he wasn't checking Whatsapp and we were told this wasn't the best way to reach him (he was in the US, not Costa Rica). The Catamaran company he runs told us that the two companies are completely separate and they could not make any decisions about things requiring repairs without his approval, which often required long delays. The repairs required included: 1) AC unit in living room that dripped water and stopped working, 2) main toilet that ran continuously, 3) guest toilet that leaked and needed a complete replacement, 4) no hot water, 5) sliding glass door that would not close, 6) grill that doesn't work. 1-5 were eventually fixed. When the person fixed the first AC unit, it was found not only that the filters had not been cleaned in a very long time, but a nest of cockroaches had set up shop. When I asked for the other two AC units to be checked, they found the filters were similarly filthy, but these could not be cleaned until the property manager approved (which he never did). There is black mold above the dryer and possibly above the shower in the main bathroom. Getting up the hill to the condo is extremely difficult, at least in the rainy season. Finally, the cleaning crew, while kind, don't actually clean.

Easy access to rental

Beautiful, clean Condo. Had everything we needed..great location. Close to beach, the strip, supermarket, dry safe and secure, pool was very clean, well maintained, staff were very helpful, would definitely stay here again.

We really enjoyed our stay, the beautiful sunset views, the lush landscaping and uncrowded pool. The cleaning was extremely thorough and the place is well equipped with all you may need for your stay. Having a golf cart makes it a lot easier to get to and from the property since it’s up a steep hill. The condo is more outdated than would be expected from the pictures - there is a little water damage in the main bathroom. We also had two incidences of cockroaches showing up in the main bathroom - not unusual in Costa Rica climate but still not enjoyable ;) The management company was responsive and they were generous enough to let us stay late on our last day, which was huge for us! Overall, we really enjoyed it and would come back again!

We had a great stay!

We are a group of 4 mature adults and we stayed at this property for 3 weeks in February 2023. This property was everything we needed and more. The view alone was worth it. We spent many evenings on the balcony watching the spectacular sunsets over the ocean. The condo is equipped with everything you need for cooking your own meals, or like us, you can take advantage of the many restaurants within walking distance. With the exception of a few excursions, we walked everywhere and appreciated the exercise allowing us to enjoy eating whatever we wanted without the guilt. The hill up to the condo was a challenge at first, but we grew to enjoy the extra exercise especially after a fabulous meal. The grounds of the complex were very well maintained by management and is very quiet. We often had the pool to ourselves but also met some wonderful guests and locals living at Monte Perla. The management team at Marlin Del Rey were exceptional and always available to assist with all our needs. Mileni from the office was so kind and she even offered us her scooter to run up the hill to get something. We declined, but she always had a smile for us. Corresponding with Jeff was always easy, and he was helpful in arranging transportation to and from the airport. We can't say enough about our hosts, Kim and Ryan, who were always quick to respond to any queries and concerns. Thank you for sharing your piece of paradise with us. We would definitely stay here again.