Pool, stunning ocean view, quiet, stairway to beach, ECO house

We stayed here in March of 2023. We thoroughly enjoyed the property, wildlife and especially the pool. The one drawback was that it was pretty warm at night so there were a few nights when we did have some difficulty sleeping. A dip in the pool in the evening was the answer! The owner was very good about communicating with us, and rectifying any issues. It was a very relaxing vacation.

ORIGINALLY HAD ISSUES FINDING THE HOUSE. HOMEOWNER WAS OUT OF THE COUNTRY AND CARETAKER WAS UNAVAILABLE DURING THE ENTIRE STAY. GARDNER/POOL MAINTENANCE GUY SHOWED UP UINANNOUNCED ONE DAY. OTHER THAN THAT, HOUSE AND AMENITIES WERE EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED ON WEBSITE. VERY RELAXING STAY AFTER GETTING THERE. THE POOL AND VIEWS MAKE THE PROPERTY! WE WOULD STAY THERE AGAIN. BE ADVISED - GETTING THERE IS NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART! :)

Not going to bore with a repeat of previous reviews. Stine and Joachim picked us up from our flight to Tambor. We headed to Cabano to stock up on supplies. After arriving at the property they took us on a tour and explained the nuances. Situated on a cliff the eastern view allows beautiful sunrises and a view of the Gulf of Nicoya. Sitting in the patio you overlook a vast valley of jungle inhabited with Capuchin and Howler monkeys, Agoti, Cotimumdi, Iguanas, Agoti, as well as many different species of birds. The pool is freaking outstanding. Stine and Joachim visited us to sweep the yard and clean the pool during our stay. They always contacted us before arrival, reassuring a private setting. If your looking for an experience and are self sufficient this will be an incredible vacation for you. If you're a spoiled Prima Dona looking to be waited on hand and foot go to a resort. Thank you Stine and Joachim. This was the best vacation of our lives. Can't wait to return.

The view, pool, location, privacy, the owners, all beyond description. The best for me. The home was extremely comfortable.

We were extremely happy to stay at Stine and Joachim’s beautiful house while we visited Montezuma. The house has everything you need and it is such a quiet and relaxing spot, you will not want to leave :-). Stine and Joachim are the perfect hosts, always checking if you are happy, and keeping the garden and pool clean and nice. The beach is close by, and there are plenty of animals that visit the property, so you will enjoy watching the pizote, monkeys and lots of birds. Highly recommend staying here!

Beautiful views, private setting, and plenty of wildlife to keep you entertained (our family thoroughly enjoyed watching the monkeys around the property). Mimi was very attentive in answering our questions and making us feel welcome. Montezuma is a great town and this is an excellent property for a couple or a family with teenagers.

This house has the most extraordinary location I have ever seen. Sitting at the edge of a high promontory, to the right it overlooks the canopy of the rain forest and the hills beyond. To the left, it overlooks the wild and beautiful Pacific coast. The house also backs onto the rainforest itself, meaning a constant stream of wildlife visitors, right up close. We saw more animals from the front verandah than we did in all our outings, including the Cabo Blanco preserve. The house is also very beautifully designed, relaxing and comfortable. We loved every minute we spend there, rain or sunshine. A 4X4 is a must to get to the house; if it wasn't located way up in the hills it would not have those views!

OMG. Says it best!! Up on a mountaintop all by yourself just minutes from a tipico village with a fabulous restaurant: Cabuya’s coffee house. Simple accommodations.but clean. Roads are not for the timid but easy to get used to. More like river beds then roads. Do not consider bringing young kids. One side of small house drops off to the jungle. Can’t wait to come back.

We had an amazing 8 days here. The property is perfectly situated on the edge of a jungle valley so you don't have to leave the porch for the canopy tours...we saw all manner of wildlife from monkeys to geckos. The beauty and solitude were second to none, and we were super thankful we resisted the temptation to rent something 'on the beach' and go for this instead. The walk to the beach is 10 minutes and very steep, but our 9 year old had no problem making it. La Selva brewery is just down the road and fantastic (the owner Jacob and his kids were wonderful hosts) and we couldn't believe our good fortune in getting fish from the local fisherman in Cayuba. The kitchen was small but well equipped and we prepared most of our own meals at the house. The pool is perfect. We haven't encountered one we like as much. We made it to Montezuma falls (make sure and hit the upper falls as well, and go early to avoid the crowds) and had a lovely wander up Rio Cedros to the falls completely alone. This is a little traveled corner of the world, and so worth it. It's a bit of a journey from San Jose, but the ferry is lovely (as is the overland route). If you have some time and want an adventure travel through the center of the Nicoya Peninsula instead of along the coast--it's rugged cattle country with a different landscape and really lovely. Our squad is already scheming a return mission. We can't say enough wonderful things about Joachim's property and hosting. Everything was completely perfect--including his exemplary pool cleaning and landscaping!

We could not have been happier with our stay at this property. We are a family of 4, 2 adults and 2 teen boys. The 2 houses were perfect for our family. The views are stunning and the proximity to the jungle is perfect. We were able to enjoy seeing so much wildlife during our stay. The kitchen is well stocked with all you need to cook which we did quite a lot of. Cobano and Montezuma both have markets with ample selections for meals. The walk to the beach is strenuous, but doable. The return hike is difficult. We preferred to make the short drive to the main road...you can stop anywhere along it to go to the beach and only see 1 or 2 people. We stayed for a week. It was not nearly enough. We enjoyed snorkeling and ziplining, but the inshore fishing was the best! What can beat a relaxing boat ride culminating in tight lines with beautiful yellow fin tuna?! Most days we did some sort of half day activity and spent the other half on property enjoying the pool and the views. I don't recommend the property for small children as the second house lacks guard rails, but for older kids, it is perfect. We really cannot say enough good things about the property and our hosts. Pura vida!