8/10 Good
Pam M.
6 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An Amazing Week at Casa Margarita
We had a wonderful time at Casa Margarita. We communicated frequently with Nathalia and Monica, and they were responsive and very helpful! They helped make arrangements for transportation between San Jose and the house - request Harry - he's amazing! They also arranged for an absolutely wonderful bird tour led by Ricky (who is a gem!) - I would recommend this tour to anyone interested in CR wild life and willing to get up at the crack of dawn. In a trip of many high points, this was one of the peaks!
Casa Margarita was a good house for our group of 4. The house is clean and the owners provided a maid service halfway through our stay. We had a minor plumbing issue and they had someone check it out almost immediately, so they were very responsive.
There is a master bedroom upstairs with a full bath (it has a curtain for a door), two bedrooms downstairs with one full bath inside and one full bath outside. The main kitchen and hanging out area is also on the second floor. It is open on 3 sides and is a fully functional kitchen. There are lovely patios with hammocks on both floors. The grounds are great - there are fruit trees, coconuts, and a very nice pool. Right across the street from the house is a wonderful panaderia (bakery) where we got fresh baked goodies for breakfast each morning - try the Queque con Queso. Next door to that is a restaurant (La Nena) that makes this chicken with rice and beans that's one of the best things I've ever eaten. There are two grocery stores just a short walk from the house where you can pick up whatever provisions you need. And there's a lovely, quiet stretch of beach about 100 yards down a walking path.
The house is on a busy street - there's plenty of traffic, and road noise - so if you're looking for a quiet retreat, this might not be the place for you. Also, the house itself is on two levels with some steep stairs, so it's better for people that are physically confident. Tuk-tuks and taxis are decent for transportation, but if you want to explore freely, a car would be handy.
Pam M.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022