| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 26 positive, 1 negative]
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| 01/28/09 |
Positive
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| Stay here in June of 2008. This house is awesome. The property is awesome. I can't say enough. Very reasonable rate too! Right on the beach and tons to do in the area. Zip lined twice and rode horses, shopping, etc. Nice! Will definitely come back. |
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Brandy Olsen, Atlanta, GA
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| 10/29/08 |
Positive
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| It has been 3 days back into the daily grind and I'm still unable to get last week's vacation out of my head. The accomodations were so great that I felt compelled to write this comment. Gary's place was spectacular. It truly was a slice of heaven within heaven. The place literally offered everything you could think of including some that I would never dream of. These were the slack line, zipline and rope swing. The view was straight out of a Conde Naste magazine. Gary and his family were exceptionally helpful. They promptly handled every request we had. I would highly recommend this rental to anyone in the neigborhood. |
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Joe Prothro, Oceanside, CA
760-433-4863 |
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| 03/18/08 |
Positive
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| We had such a lovely stay at Gary & Deanna's. Nine of uf us had plenty of room in the beautiful oceanfront home. We especially enjoyed the pool area, veranda's and fabulous views. Each of Gary's travel suggestions were great. Hazel, our maid, was wonderful- she even cooked dinner for us one night, Costa Rican style!! this was truely one of our groups' best trips yet! |
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noranne morin, Interlochen, Mi
231-275-6564 |
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| 12/27/07 |
Positive
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| Just got back a couple of weeks ago (our stay-Dec 8-14, 2007). Wish we could have stayed longer. We went horseback riding and saw 4 monkeys. Rode horses on the beach too. Caught 4 sea bass one day and 5 another day, right in front of the house. We ate them and they were delicious! Went body surfing almost everyday. Macaws visted us several days on the property, they are beautiful. Used the kayaks and walked the beach. Drove to Monte Verde and did the zip lines in the rain forest. Gary and Deanne were great. A wonderful experience for us. Hope to go again! |
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John Cooper, Grand Junction, Co
970-241-4075 |
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| 04/25/07 |
Positive
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It has been a year since we stayed at this lovely place and I can’t seem to forget it. I can't imagine a better place for a group of 3 families with kids. It was a total of 12 people staying here. Gary and Dianne were great and the house was exceptional. We will never forget the great dinners at the pool and the wonderful beach access along with great views every morning while eating breakfast.
At first I was not sure, the home is not in a resort, however it is best place I have ever stayed. This statement means a lot since I have worked in the vacation rental industry for 15 years and have had the pleasure of staying at wonderful locations all over the US. I will state that what makes it great is its location (beach access) and its price. You cannot go wrong with this choice. However do not expect that you are at the Hyatt or Four Seasons. This is for families and for people who want to enjoy being in Costa Rica with its culture. We hope to come here again.
Thanks again, Gary and Dianne
Rae Anne DeBonville
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Mark and Rae Anne DeBonville, Silverthorne, CO
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| 01/23/07 |
Positive
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Our extended family -- parents, three siblings & spouses, and four grandchildren (ages 1 to 6) -- stayed for a week and loved every minute of it. We had never been on an all-family vacation -- let alone to Central America! Gary and his family made us feel at home.
The location, the house, and the property were outstanding. There was enough space so that no one felt crowded. We came home with so many beautiful pictures -- but none did the place justice!
Thanks again for a wonderful vacation! Best, Kristen |
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Kristen Stenglein, Oak Park, IL
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| 03/20/06 |
Positive
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| We were along with the Murray party of 11. What a dream of a vacation spot! The views and sunsets are spectracular. The indoor and outdoor living spaces are all beautiful. |
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Carmela Hansen, Harwinton, CT
860-485-1365 |
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| 02/19/06 |
Positive
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| We highly recommend this beautiful house. There were eleven of us and there was plenty of room and privacy for all.The property and location in C.R.make for easy access to many exciting venues.The birds and sunsets are beyond belief. I wish I was sitting on the front porch right this minute.Thanks Gary and family ! |
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Sue Murray, Saratoga Springs N.Y. USA |
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| 02/16/06 |
Positive
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| We just completed our stay at Gary's beach house and were thrilled with the experience. The house is wonderful and the sunsets over the Pacific are to die for. Within a two hour drive are terrific opportunities for several national parks and untold beaches. If not driving you can be picked up at the house on the beach for sportfishing; we did and had a great 1/2 day trip. Don't miss the Carrara or Manual Antonio national parks. |
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Jeffrey Morse, Assonet Mass.
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| 09/06/05 |
Positive
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| Thank you again for such a beautiful place! All 17 of us had a GREAT time staying at your house. I had read one comment that the photos don't do the place justice-and I'd have to agree. It's even more beautiful than the pictures you have on your website show, and those were good photos! I was skeptical of the photos at first because I wasn't sure when they were taken (for all I knew they were taken 50 years ago). But for those reading this comment, the photos ARE recent and the place is even better than it appears! |
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Sandra McGinnis |
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| 08/24/05 |
Positive
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50th wedding anniversary. 5 family units. Children and grandchildren ranging in age from 7-71. Very successful, thanks in large part to the positive features of Gary and Deanne's condo - Very kid friendly, games. Private pool, immediate access to beach. No crowds. Kayaking great, south to white sand and waterfall. My favorite - hiking north along beach to open air restaurant, about 1 hour walk. Difficult to gauge timing because of abundance of nature for everyone to look at. Moved at kid-pace. Kids loved the many crabs washed up by the surf. Restaurant took care of us immediately. Majority walked back along shore, remainder by taxi, called by restaurant. Return along shore by early PM, to beat the tide. Kids had a great time with the sporting features. 10 year old granddaughter proved very adept at wall peg climbing. We loved the privacy of the area, and easily scheduled several excursions. Kids had a great time in the ocean, did some body surfing.
At approx 2pm daily, 7 pelican in-line flew by.
Youngsters liked the nature of bird noises, watching long caravans of cutter ants, iguanas, huge toads, crabs, fireflies at night. Seclusion of area was great, with many different sounds blending - surf, geckos, birds, very relaxing and soothing, day and night, especially the ocean. We never tired of thesound. |
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Bill McGinnis |
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| 02/17/05 |
Positive
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I just returned from 10 glorious days at Gary & Deanne's beautiful beach house. This was my second trip and I enjoyed it just as much this trip as the first time and am looking forward to spending my vacation there again next year. Gary & Deanne, their family, and Hazel, our housekeeper, were all wonderful and took great care to make sure that everything went well while we were visiting. Thanks Again!!!
Nancy Loper, Algonac Michigan |
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Nancy Loper
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| 08/09/04 |
Positive
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| Staying at Gary's beach house was absolutely wonderful. There were 14 of us and we had plenty of space ....... never felt like we were underneath each other's feet. The house is spacious, has a BEAUTIFUL setting and is clean (we especially appreciated the daily maidservice and wanted to bring Hazel home with us!!!) We enjoyed wonderful meals (awesome fish and seafood) that we could prepare at our convenience and the table on the huge porch overlooking the ocean acommodated all of us!!! Even when we weren't out seeing the awesome sights, the kids (ranging in age from 10 to 18) were never bored ....... the pool and bodyboarding on the awesome waves kept them busy for hours!! Falling asleep at night with the sound of crashing ocean waves in the background was wonderful. It truly is a piece of paradise and we will visit again!!!!! |
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Nora Zahm-Gordon, Michigan, USA
616-887-0149 |
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| 08/08/04 |
Positive
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August 1st.
Gary and Deanne,
We enjoyed our stay so much. There is just not enough time to see it all! Guess we'll have to come back! Our compliments to your staff.
God Bless, |
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David and Diana Parks, Atlanta, GA.
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| 07/28/04 |
Positive
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We spent 11 days at the Stalley's house. There were seven of us, 5 young adults. We found plenty of nearby activities to entertain but truely enjoyed the beautiful views. The peace and quiet and isolation was very relaxing. The morning visit from an iguana hunting bugs on the roof was quite entertaining. The porch toad and the beautiful scarlet macaws all added to the experience.
It was wonderful to have someone clean up every day for us! I would recommend this place as a wonderful family retreat. |
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Katherine Gray, Marshall, Va
540 364-2952 |
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| 07/21/04 |
Positive
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| We had a great time! There were 3 families – my sister, her husband and daughter from Virginia, my oldest daughter, her husband and my three precious little grand daughters, my husband and myself and our 3 teen-age daughters. The house was able to accommodate all 13 of us very comfortably. The view was absolutely beautiful! THIS HOUSE AND ITS VIEW OF THE OCEAN WAS THE BEST I’VE SEEN WHILE IN COSTA RICA. I wish we were staying another week. I would recommend Gary and Deanne’s beach house to anyone wanting to visit Costa Rica. Thanks Gary and Deanne for allowing us to stay here. This was truly a wonderful vacation. |
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Hogan & Beverly, Statesboro, GA. USA |
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| 07/16/04 |
Positive
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Eight members of the Rayburn clan had a WONDERFUL six-day visit. House and grounds were a great staging area for nearby adventures. Easy one-day access to Monteverde, Manuel Antonio Park and La Caterata waterfall (highly recommended for the ambitious hiker!).
Especially enjoyed the attempts with preparing local cuisine in your well-equipped kitchen. The waves at Agujas are perfect for bodysurfing. More than enough to keep four teens and pre-teens busy and happy. Hope we can visit again!
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Chris Rayburn, Littleton CO.
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| 09/10/03 |
Positive
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Gary and Deanna's house was ideal for my
family's summer vacation. It was like having
your own private resort and not having to
share. The beautiful sunsets, private beach
and pool, abundance of fruit and palm trees,
awesome animals, and great hosts made this
one of the most spectacular and memorable
trips my family has taken. |
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Bronwyn Caplan, Baltimore, Maryland
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| 04/15/03 |
Positive
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| The house in Playa Agujas was a dream of a home. The house's location is elevated on a hilltop where the breeze is invigorating and the view spectacular. Being on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, the beach yielded a wonderful view for some truly magnificent sunsets. Gary and Deanne were extremely helpful in recommending activities nearby, of which there were plenty to choose from. Overall, this was the best trip I've ever taken. Thank you Gary and Deanne for a wonderful time. |
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Felipe
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| 04/13/03 |
Positive
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I would definately recommend Gary and Deanne's house to anybody traveling in Costa Rica. The area is just beautiful. As I sit here looking through my pictures I can't believe how many INCREDIBLE sunset pictures I took in a single week there from our porch. For those not familiar with Costa Rica, this is a very good area to visit; for it's beauty, people, and proximity to other destinations such as Manuel Antonio.
Gary and Deanne were more than kind while we were there; they went as far as to set up an beautiful sail boat trip at sunset one evening. (definately something worth asking about.) Should I return to Costa Rica, I will be sure to make a stop there. Thanks again Guys. |
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Mat Bacior
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| 03/13/03 |
Positive
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| I had an incredible time at Gary and Deanne's place in Costa Rica. Their beachfront house is an ideal location to stay at during your trip. The view of the pacific from the front porch was phenomenal and it was nice having the beachfront pool and the rest of the property to hang out on. Gary and Deanne were very helpful in giving us advice on our activities that we planned and helping us out in other situations as well. Also the proximity to Jaco beach is ideal. Jaco was only a short drive away, yet the place was far enough off the beaten path that it was quiet and relaxing. I would definitely recommend this place for your vacation. |
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Ted Wills
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| 03/11/03 |
Positive
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| The place was amazing, I have absolutely no complaints with the house...it exceeded my expectations. The only thing I would say is the website does not give the place justice. A better website needs to be made. |
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Bucky Buchanan, Nashville, TN
615-579-5708 |
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