Where do I begin to tell you about our amazing trip to Costa Rica and our stay at Vista Ocotal?
First of all, the people of CR are very kind. Even though we did not speak Spanish, the local people understood us well enough to accommodate whatever we requested.
The villa we stayed in was a five minute stroll to Playa de Ocotal (the beach) and Father Roosters, a beachfront hacienda where we enjoyed magnificent views of the Gulf of Papagayo and sunsets over the Pacific. You don't have to go any farther to enjoy snorkleing right off the coast. If scuba diving is your thing, there is a dive shop a short block away. You can also enjoy a massage while basking in the sun right on the beach! The time of year we went was perfect, too. There was little rain, mostly just in the evenings. The water temperature of the pools and ocean was perfect and there were few other tourists since it was just before their season began.
The villa had 4 total bedrooms. Both upstairs bedrooms had Queen beds and Full Bathrooms. We really enjoyed having our own private space. We also enjoyed watching an evening thunderstorm from the balcony upstairs. The morning air is full of the sounds of the local birds, howler monkeys and squirrels.
There are also two BR downstairs off the common area which share a large full bath. There is a breakfast bar that we enjoyed most of our stay at home meals at even though there is a dining table. We took no more than 15 steps out the main entrance and jumped into the pool! There is also a hot tub to relax in right there. Even though it is a gated community, there was a guard close by over night time. I felt very safe.
Playa del Coco is only a short car ride (maybe 2 km) where you can choose from many fresh seafood restaurants and grills. Almost anything you will need for your stay can be purchased in Coco, too. The property manager's office is in Coco and they were happy to recommend and arrange excursions for us.
We had an amazing time staying here and soaking up the CR culture and sun. I highly recommend this dwelling, especially if you have 4-8 people in your party.