I first have to say that it's hard for me to write this review because I don't really want to share the house and location with anyone else!
What a fantastic first trip to Costa Rica for us. While our drive to Full Moon house was adventurous to say the least with the dirt roads and pot holes. Once there it was the best hidden gem we could have hoped for.
Greeted by Kristi when we arrived was wonderful and welcoming. The house was clean, and was as if it was waiting for us.
The short walk to the beach (3-4min tops) is easy with Monkeys in the trees, Iguanas lounging on branches or on the side of the road and flowers on the bushes.
Playa Hermosa is a vast white sand beach , with perfect waves for body surfing, boogie boards or surfing. At any given time there were no more than 60 people visible on a 3 or 4 km beach. The only minus to this particular beach is that there isn't tons of shade to set your towel on. So we ventured about 10 min to the right and found a great beach with Mangrove trees that hung over the sand to give you shade when the sun just got to hot.
Full moon is situated right next door to a wonderful café called Couleur Café that serves dinner Mon and Tues evenings and breakfast and lunches the other times. Friendly staff and amazing food!
Across the street from Full Moon is a small surf shop where you can rent boards for the day!
Kristi and Noelia ( caretakers of Full Moon) are great "go to" ladies for anything you may need and Denise and Will are great owners also with a wealth of knowledge.
The Kitchen has pretty much all you need for cooking, maybe a few more serving bowls for salads and such but nothing we couldn't figure out. While alot of people may not want to cook on their holiday, we found it to be less expensive than going out for every meal. With fresh local fish why wouldn't you cook!! Will has said that there will be a new BBQ soon which will be a great addition to the rental.
Bathrooms were so cool, as the shower is outside and you literally can see the monkeys overhead in the trees while you shower!
If you are contemplating renting this fabulous home, don't hesitate any longer. You cannot go wrong!
Don't forget to make sure to see the sunset every night down at the beach, it will take your breath away!!
Thanks Denise and Will for sharing your wonderful Costa Rican home with us!
Shannon & Mike , Amy & Paul