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[Guest Comments: 4 positive, 0 negative]
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| 08/08/08 |
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| Casa Dos Rios is truly a most wonderful and special setting. After gazing for months at the beautiful photos on the website in anticipation of our trip, we were pleasantly surprised to find that it exceeded our expectations! The house is so lovely, with warm wood throughout, large open windows to the tropical garden, and a very comfortable layout. We loved the view of the beautiful ocean just beyond the garden, and the sound of the waves. And, we so enjoyed seeing and hearing all the wildlife that came through the garden--all 4 kinds of monkeys, scarlet macaws, squirrels, a coati, two different hawks, hummingbirds, frogs, lizards, hermit crabs, leafcutter ants, blue morpho butterflies, and even fireflies at night! The Osa is a magical place and Casa Dos Rios is the perfect home from which to enjoy it!! We can't wait to return!! |
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Chris & Craig Patten, Vista, CA |
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| 03/28/07 |
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Casa Dos Rios by far is one of, if not the best house on the Osa Peninsula. This was our 4th visit to Costa Rica and we have stayed in a variety of amenities all offering their own touch and style of Costa Rica. BUT we must say that this house is absolutely perfect for everyone. This trip included my parents who are in their late 70's as well as our daughter and her twin 7 year olds. The spaciousness of the house allowed everyone to live comfortably and provided just the right amount of privacy. We took advantage of two fishing trips, snorkling, surfing and a waterfall hike, all arranged by onsite managers: Gretchen & Oldemar. Each event was memorable for all family members. The twins even got up on their surf boards. I could go on and on about the beauty of the house, the perfect setting and the great food but the fact that we are returning should be testimony enough as to the quality of this vacation!
Rod & Janet Rhoades
Kelly, Hannah & Angela Rhoades
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Janet & Rod Rhoades, Bellingham WA
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| 02/21/07 |
Positive
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| This was the most amazing vacation we have ever taken. All 4 of the monkey species passed by the house daily. The chi chi's trusted us enough to leave their small ones behind in a tree right next to Casa Dos Rios while the adults foraged. The howler alarm woke me up in time to photograph some anmazing sunrises. Probably the most memorable event was being within the middle of a pod of Spotted Dolphins during the "swim with the dolphins" tour. We also saw a spectacular display by a huge group of Macaw's playing in a tree. Surfing was fun as well as hikes up the rivers in the area. Accomodations were perfect for a paradise excape "off the grid". We'll be back! |
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Reid Dennis, New Orleans, LA
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| 01/21/07 |
Positive
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Our family of 6, 2 adult sons and their partners and this very lucky Mom and Dad, spent a memory making Christmas holiday together at Casa Dos Rios. It only took a few days to feel at home and relaxed. We woke up with the sunrise streaming into our bedroom as the howler monkeys announced a new day in paradise. With a fresh cup of Tico coffee, brewed in the traditional Costa Rican way and with binoculars in hand, it was a contest to see who would spot the first wildlife of the day.
Renting a vacation home from the owners was a very positive and personal experience. We always felt well cared for by Gretchen and Oldemar the onsight caretakers. Their willingness to lend a hand and share their knowledge of the area was invaluable.
Since we are not resort people, we felt very lucky to stay in a place that allowed us to experience the local culture and life more as residents then like tourists.
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Julie & Darrel Peeples, Olympia, Washington
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| 09/16/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Words and photos are dismal failures at describing this place. It is, of course, a spectacular setting – with helpful taxi drivers, friendly caretakers and beautiful landscaping. But what we cannot stop talking about is the house that Kim built and Melanie outfitted – perfect in every detail – so well conceived. I could go on and on but will wait to do so in person. You have created a wonder and thank you.
Susan L.
Kim & Melanie, This is really fantastic. The design, construction, decoration and attention to detail. You guys really did an incredible job of it and should be very proud of what you’ve accomplished here. Tim L.
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Tim and Susan L.
Fayetteville, AR
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| 08/01/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Having built our own home in California, we know what it takes to create a place like this. You have been meticulous down to the very last detail... even the trim on the shutters and Casa Dos Rios sits so perfectly in its environment. What a triumph.
We had a fabulous time – you looked after our every need. Thank you.
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Mary, Tom, Percy, Jack and Juliet
San Francisco, CA
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| 08/01/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Fell completely in love with the Osa Peninsula and were privileged to stay at this beautiful, breathtaking location. Casa Dos Rios caters to all needs; everything thought through to the last detail. Well done Kim and Melanie for such a lovely, lovely place. We will both take home very happy memories and hope to return sometime soon. Thank you so much!
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Emma and Conrad
England
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| 07/25/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
“... charming, loving, a siesta for the soul, Casa Dos Rios is a place to refill , refresh and re-create…”
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Bil & Bell
Salt Lake City, Utah
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| 07/01/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Once again the Osa called us back and we came! And again we were lost in the beauty of the Osa, the music and the moment.
The surf lessons with Oldemar (“Pollo”) were a blast! You can teach and “old dog” a new trick. Andy’s nature walk was very informative about the area. Caught fish out front Costa Rica style while the kids played for hours in the waves and streams. The “howlers” alarm clock at 4:30am was perfect for my husband that checked the waves early.
Thank you Melanie and Kim for sharing this beautiful home with our family, so we could relax, recharge and fill up on down time!
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Ben, Becky, Hunter & Allie
Oregon
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| 06/07/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Casa Dos Rios is perfect for our family vacation! Plenty of room for the grandson, daughter and son-in-law, son and ourselves. This is our 4th trip to the Osa, the first to Casa Dos Rios.
Younger folk enjoyed surfing lesson, tree climb and waterfall repelling. Older folk liked the view, breeze and ocean water, even braved a hike up the Carbonera.
The “howler” alarm clock is unique!
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Rick & Linda
Michigan, U.S.A.
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| 05/16/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
We had first visited Costa Rica in 2003 with a trip to Puerto Jimenez during a very rainy week in late October. We were captivated with the Matapalo area even then. On 3 successful trips we explored other areas of Costa Rica, and also a trip to Panama, but decided to return to Matapalo which had stayed in our hearts.
This is truly a very special place and I feel so at home here, that it does not seem so much a vacation, but a haven indescribable, so comfortable and soul restoring.
Everything is amazingly easy and in tune. The house is just perfect, it has a tremendous feeling to it. Both Ned and I have enjoyed each day more than the last. There is a beautiful rhythm to the days and the area is truly magical!
We hold this visit as one of the most special and would love the opportunity to return in the near future.
Thank you for you and your managers wonderful hospitality!
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Marcia and Ned
U.S.A.
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| 04/20/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
“Casa Dos Rios was the perfect setting for our January honeymoon. We had so much fun exploring the area, and the onsite caretaker was a perfect host, making sure we were comfortable and helping us book excursions. We saw more wildlife while relaxing on the porch than most Costa Rica vacationers see throughout the whole country. Our only regret is that we couldn’t stay longer at Casa Dos Rios.”
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Robert and Kara,
Oklahoma City, OK
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| 04/17/06 |
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Guest Comment Entered By Homeowner:
Our family had a very enjoyable time at casa Dos Rios. The house was everything we hoped it would be. Everything went very smoothly and according to plan.
We had a great time. Thank you very much for helping us set up our vacation. The kids will always remember it.
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