This was a long awaited family vacation. One year in the planning.
We arrived in San José, and drove to the house at 11:00pm. We rented a GPS from the car rental company, but also had downloaded the WAZE App. We used the App all the time. It lets you know of slow traffic and alternate routes. Highly recommend getting an international phone plan for your visit. The drive was easy, a bit dark, but with caution everything went well.
From the time that we arrived at the house, it was everything that I was expecting. The house looks exactly as it did in the pictures, but a lot better - a little hidden paradise.
We all loved being able to swim in the pool after a morning run in the beach, or after a long day sightseeing.
The community pool was amazing and so were the Piña Coladas. I have never had a better one, and I grew up in Puerto Rico. The fish tacos at the bar, were more like fish burritos, they were huge.
I had a one hour massage by the beach, and it was absolutely a delight and so relaxing. Highly recommended.
The AC in the house works great.
It took a while to figure out the washer, sometimes it would take along time to drain, but it was nice to have both, washer and dryer, available. We always had plenty of hot water for showers.
The bed in the master bedroom is very firm, There were plenty of beach towels available, and everything we needed to make a home cooked meal.
The Wi-Fi signal is very strong. At night all six of us were able to connect to the Wi-Fi and text, call or check e-mails.
Marco, the house manager was always available and very helpful. I contacted him before arrival, and he was able to get us some drinks, fruits and breakfast items for the next morning.
There is a small convenience store by the Pool Club House, where you can get drinks and some food as well.
It was really easy to get to Jaco for groceries, dinner or just walk around town. We felt safe at all time. But make sure that you don't walk alone, specially ladies.
We went to Manuel Antonio, Vista los Sueños Adventure park, Rainmaker Park, and Tortuga Island.
The trip to Tortuga Island had its pros and cons. We were picked up and dropped off right at the door of Casa Alma. The food was amazing and so was the trip. However, I would of preferred to have more down time, to relax by the ocean. It was a full packed day.
Bowies Point is a local restaurant very close to the house. The food and service was great.
Thank you Debbie, we had an amazing stay.