We stayed for 7 days in Jaco, and loved every minute of it. The home and property made it extra special for 4 reasons. (1) Location - it is on the beach, access cannot get any better. And it is about 5 mins walk from Jaco downtown bars and restaurants - there are several good ones including a mind-blowingly good vegan restaurant called SER (2) the home and property - the home is classy, well stocked with everything you’ll possibly need except for kitchen supplies (more on that later), and no kidding it is probably the best home location wise in the property. One set of doors opens to the pool and another opens to a sit out to watch the ocean. Can’t get better than that (3) Safety - the property has a guard on duty 24/7 and they have solid access rules which are not onerous but makes one confident about security and safety. (4) Amenities - beach access rocks, the pool is well maintained and never crowded, equipment in the home is solid, good wifi, in home phone - super useful if you haven’t turned on international roaming, and other little things that were taken care of - more towels than you’ll ever need, boogie boards, well stocked kitchen utensils etc etc.
Ok that’s all the good stuff. Not so good are tiny nits - be great if they provided some kitchen basics like salt, sugar and oil to make a few things without having to do a grocery run. We went during the busiest season - Christmas leading to NY, and the beach was crowded with cars parked outside the property and locals having a great time at the beach. Remember, it is a public beach and Jacó is popular with locals so expect a crowd during public holidays. But gotta love the people - they are super friendly and always clean up after they party. Clearly they care about and love their country! But it can get a little noisy in case you’re picky, but things always wrapped up by 8pm even on the busiest holiday.
So in love with this place, my wife and are surely come back to this gem!