As a group of us travel each year to a different location, January 15-19 we boarded a flight and shared our time in Costa Rica and Casa Cristal. I broke the review down as follows:
• Communication: From the very first moment that we inquired about the house through our stay in Costa Rica, Zeida was extremely responsive. She uncomplainingly answered all inquiries and even provided suggestions regarding excursions.
• Driver: Abner was absolutely THE best. With a group of 11, he was extremely patient, knowledgeable, kind, and most importantly, friendly. His demeanor made us feel very welcomed. Abner ensured a safe journey to the beach, rainforest, and back.
• Chef: Unfortunately, I did not get her name. She cooked up two amazing meals. This is worth the add- on!
• House: The location of the house was definitely breathtaking. Especially, in the morning when the sun rises. The structure of the home was very accommodating and spacious for our large group. The only negative from our group is the cleanliness of the house. Upon arrival, we planned to have a bbq as it states there is a grill. However, the grill was dirty and extremely small, similar to a tabletop grill. Also, parts of the house lacked TLC and there was a mildew smell upon walking in the main entrance where the fountain was located. While the housekeeper is on duty daily, she is one single person and with a house of that size, I’d suggest a cleaning team.
Overall, our stay in Costa Rica was nothing short of decent. We would recommend Casa Cristal, Abner (as the driver), and the chef! Thank you for such a wonderful experience.