We recently took a family vacation to Costa Rica and stayed at Casa Vista Azul. We were initially worried about committing such a large dollar amount from a distance, but Fernando and Valerie eased our concerns and helped make the booking simple. Valerie was also very useful helping arrange for car to and from the airport, and for activities when we were there. We had children under 10, and seniors over 80 (8 guests total).
In terms of the house, it was much better than the pictures and exceeded our expectations! The beach was a short drive, and groceries were super close. Having a car available/rented was a plus. The rooms were spacious and clean, and the view was wonderful. Having the maid Carmen there every day ensured the house remained spotless - she was great. Chef Esteban was amazing, making us breakfast and dinner each day - we didn't eat anywhere else, and have no regrets. Each day, we had fun picking a menu for the following day, and again, the food was spectacular. On a fishing trip that Valerie booked for us, we caught a LOT of fresh yellow-fin tuna, which Esteban turned into two wonderful dinners - what a treat. We also saw thousands of dolphin on the trip and my son landed a 250 pound Blue Marlin. I would highly recommend taking a fishing trip.
Finally, Ricky checked in with us every other day, acting as quarterback for our entire trip, ensuring that everything was in order with the house, and that we were getting the most out of Costa Rica. He addressed any issues, any time, and was easily reachable when anything unexpected transpired.
Monkeys frolicked around the house, and into the main living area on occasion, and the howler monkeys complimented the bird and insect orchestra.
In all, we had an amazing and memorable trip, we would definitely return to Casa Vista Azul, and we would definitely use Escape Villas again. Book with confidence.