| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 10 positive, 0 negative]
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| 08/03/09 |
Positive
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| we spent four wonderful days at casa sevana and it was not nearly enough. the pictures on the website so do not do this house justice. it is a beautiful house with an unbelievable view. i could have spent all my time on the upstairs deck just looking out at the ocean and been perfectly content. everything in the house is so great from the kitchen full of everything you would want or need to the airconditioning in the bedrooms which is blessing on those humid costa rican nights. we loved all the wildlife in the yard. it was great to have a beer and listen to the howlers argue or wake up with a cup of coffee and watch the parrots or toucans fly through the yard. i think the beach was a great hidden surprise. if you like the surf you'll love carillo. the waves are awesome. not so big so that kids can't enjoy them but pleny big for adults. we loved having the pool to cool off in after the short walk up the hill from the beach. everything was great except for leaving. we'll be back asap. thanks again. |
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jane propsom, bloomington,mn
952-555-5555 |
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| 05/22/09 |
Positive
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| We thoroughly enjoyed Casa Sevana. The house is roomy, beautifully laid out. The view of the ocean is great, and the outside, fan-cooled verandahs are perfect for reading, cards, cocktail hours, and conversation. The household amenities (washer/dryer, a/c, pool, coffee maker, dish washer, outdoor shower, blow dryer) all add to the pleasure. The written recommendations for restaurants, groceries, and activities are excellent. The next door neighbor's free bird parrot is entertaining, and the howler monkeys are delightful. |
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Jim Fatka/Sue Ellen Pabst, Greenville, Michigan
616-754-8545 |
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| 04/26/09 |
Positive
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My wife and I had a delightful 2 week stay at Casa
Sevana in April, 2009. Though the house was
bigger than we needed, we enjoyed it very much.
The air conditioning in the bedrooms, and the pool
in the yard were major benefits, since it was very,
very hot. We spent a lot of time on the balcony,
enjoying the view, listening to and watching birds
and howlers, reading and relaxing. Our days
included a morning walk and swim at Playa Carrillo
and an evening walk and swim and a beer as we
watched the sunsets. When the rain finally came
on day 10, it was in a 2 hour storm complete with
thunder and lightning - we loved it. We took one
organized tourist adventure - a short kayak trip on
the Oro River, to the mouth and then back to the
drop point after a short stroll on Playa Camaronal.
The guide was Rene. The trip was arranged by
William at the Licorera on the hill into Carrillo from
the beach. He can arrange whatever trip you want -
arrivada, Volcan Arenal, Monte Verde, etc. We
rented a car and used it to go to Playa Camaronal
where we saw Olive Ridley turtles coming to lay
eggs. Since we went in the daytime, we did not see
a full arrivada, though we had free access to the
beach and saw about 15 tortoises come up, lay
their eggs and return to the ocean. Snorkeling was
also great, at both ends of Playa Carrillo and also at
the beach below Hotel Punta Islita. We did not need
a guide for that.
The house is comfortable. There is one neighbor
who sometimes goes around his yard in the buff.
We didn't mind or pay attention - just thought I'd
mention it. We left a small boogie board in the
house. It was fun but the waves can get big.
The one addition I would suggest for the house, at
least in the hottest times, is either a screen door or
screen material on the front security door, to be
able to get ventilation through the front door.
Food - Soda Central, El Tucan and El Colibri(best)
were all good in Carrillo. The Italian restaurant and
Hotel Esperanza (?) where you turn to get to the
house, were not good, though they were friendly.
We will certainly consider this house again. |
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Alan Spinrad, Portland, Oregon |
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| 03/28/09 |
Positive
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Casa Sevana is an absolutely stunning house. The views onto the bay and the sunsets will make you want to stay at the house all day. Fortunately, the beach below is equally enticing and you'll have it practically to yourself. Carrillo and nearby Samara have a great blend of being authentically Costa Rican while still providing ample tourist infrastructure.
Our week here was amazing. Thank you again. |
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Anonymous, Colorado |
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| 02/24/09 |
Positive
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| We had an amazing time in Playa Carillo. The house has everything you need in terms of commodity, the kitchen is well furnished, the pretty pool, the nice ocean view, the A/C, etc. We found that Playa Carillo was the nicest beach we saw in Costa Rica. The owners were very nice and helpful. We would recommand this house anytime and hope to go back one day. |
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Anonymous, Montreal, Quebec |
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| 02/02/09 |
Positive
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| Herbert, your house made the trip for us. Comfort, style, amazing view, security, and location all were better than we anticipated. We look forward to renting this home again if it is available next year. Thanks - Gary |
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Gary, Silverdale, WA
360-692-8450 |
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| 01/13/09 |
Positive
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| Your house is absolutely beautiful and very comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 week stay. The only problem was that we were not much motivated to leave there to do any exploring. We especially enjoyed sitting on the balcony looking out over the sea in the early morning listening to and watching all the beautiful birds. We often swam in the pool during the day and then watched the sunsets in the evenings. We also saw some howler monkeys across the road in the trees which was quite a thrill after hearing their awesome call several times without seeing them. All in all it was a fabulous place to stay and we came home with ideas on how to renovate our barhroom and change the lighting in our kitchen and living room. We would love to rent this house again next time we go to Costa Rica. |
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gillian seale, Quebec
819-563-9414 |
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| 06/16/08 |
Positive
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| We had a wonderful time. The house is a gem –its beautiful design (and the great pool!) made it feel cool even on hot days. And it’s perfect for a vacation because it had everything we could need. The location is great, close to the beach, which is beautiful and clean – wonderful for swimming and for long walks along the water. The village has a well-equipped market and several restaurants so we could have spent a wonderful week without ever leaving town, but Samara just a few miles up the road was great for a little more activity. We highly recommend your house – and we’ll be back, too. |
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Nina Robbins, Washington, DC |
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| 04/24/08 |
Positive
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| What a great house! The interior is very nicely decorated with all the amenities that you can think of. The pool is a great plunge pool to cool off, and good for kids. Carillo Beach is huge, beautiful and not crowded at all. A good area if you want relaxation, and not a lot of action. |
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Jessica & Thomas Rutherford, Crested Butte, CO
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| 04/17/08 |
Positive
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| Best accomadation in Carillo/Samara area.Beautiful home with all amenities.Great views! |
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Bill & Jamie James, Boulder, CO.
303 447-9804 |
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| 02/15/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We had a great time – the house is very comfortable, clean, well-equipped and quiet. The kitchen is especially good with every gadget you could need. The laundry is a handy feature. We would highly recommend the house to others.
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Karl Klink
Ontario, Canada
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| 02/02/08 |
N/A |
Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
The pictures on vrbo do not do your place justice. It is an absolutely beautiful house! I love the kitchen, my husband is a chef, so he is cooking right now. And all the detail of your house, the beautiful wood ceiling, the fans, very nice.
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Leah Cooke
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