Dreamy Tropical Escape W/ Fast WiFi, Beach Access, Private Pool, AC & Balcony

Casa de Somer is a beautiful home and location. Carlo, the friendly caretaker, instantly made us feel at home. The property would easily earn a “5” rating from us, except for several maintenance issues – some serious that should be fixed immediately.1. Most significant: The hot water heater circuit breaker kept tripping off multiple times each day! Carlo reset it initially. (This seemed to be normal to him. We reset it during the rest of our stay.) Typically, multiple trips by a circuit breaker are an indication of a serious – and potentially dangerous – condition in the circuit. 2. Slipping hazards: a. Water collects on the kitchen floor in front of the refrigerator. b.When raining, the roof leaks above onto the top step (outside the master BR door).3. Nuisance items:· Several lights are out or flicker annoyingly; none were fixed after telling Carlo about them our first day.· Water pressure was weak.· Debris on the beach at Casa de Somer (and next door) requires care when traversing it. The debris is mostly driftwood and palm fronds, but also includes some trash washed up by storm tides. The trash should be disposed, and the driftwood stacked neatly (as some other properties do creatively up the beach).· There are only 4 chaise lounges around the pool; also, there are no folding beach chairs to take to the beach (which could supplement the 4 chaise lounges).

Carlos the manager is super man! He is as able to help us instantly feel at home. He quickly became a family member. He assisted us with excursions made coffee and even showed us his culinary skills the last night we were they. The house is perfectly maintained and the owner quickly authorized a AC unit replacement. The unit went out one evening and was replaced the next day before we returned home. Our family of 5 adults and one teenager had ample room. Thank you Ben for sharing your fantastic Costa Rican dream home.

The house was perfect—clean, spacious, and in a great location. Carlos, was outstanding. He was incredibly helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. We had a fantastic time and would definitely stay here again!

We loved just about everything about Casa de Somer! It was raining when we arrived and Carlos (on site caretaker) met us at the car with an umbrella. He gave us a quick, enthusiastic tour of the home then guided us to dinner (Don Torre two thumbs up). The pool is a little small but totally works for relaxing and even HS/college aged kids horsing around. The kitchen is well stocked. The bedrooms have individual air conditioners that worked great. The main living space also has its own unit. 100 maybe 150 steps to the just about private beach and ocean! Carlos was amazing…we miss him! He gave great dinner recommendations, an amazing boat tour rec and then on our last night he made us such a yummy dinner. He was there when we needed him and left us to ourselves when we didn’t. I might invite him to Christmas. Our only complaint would be the wifi was iffy in some of the bedrooms and even then it’s barely a complaint! We will definitely be back when we find ourselves in Costa Rica again.

The house was beautiful and surrounded by lush landscape and wildlife. The beach is steps away complete with beautiful sunsets and soft sand. Macaws fly overhead and rest in the trees each day, coconut trees line the beaches, and the waves were fabulous. The house fits eight people comfortably and the kitchen is spacious.