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Reviews of Vista Hermosa Boutique B&B

3.5 out of 5
Vista Hermosa Boutique B&B
Lot 14 Villas del Mar, Tambor, Cóbano, Puntarenas

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9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 50 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 50 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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Had a nice stay and great breakfast. Cozy B&B and lovely setting. Very nice to have a pool right at your doorstep to cool off.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul, New York

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A great little find in beautiful bit of Costa Rica
Fantastic B&B. Judy, the owner is brilliant. Really knows the area and will help you have the best time. She's very proactive and gets in touch soon after you book looking to help with trips etc. Trust her. Best food in the area too. Was there for Xmas dinner too and her friends are pretty fun as well. A real find.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Judy on Jan 8, 2019
Paul, So glad you enjoyed yourself! Loved our evening chats. Hope to see you soon. Judy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

We had a wonderful stay at the Vista Hermosa B&B!! Judy was absolutely amazing and welcomed us with open arms! Very sad we couldnt stay there longer, highly recommend staying there!!! Thank you Judy:)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Judy on Jan 13, 2019
Thank you so much. I wish it wasn't anonymous so I could address you personally

10/10 Excellent

Sue & Kim, Alberta

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A welcome surprise!
We booked our stay at Vista Hermosa based on Traveller reviews so were expecting something pretty nice but this lovel B&B far exceeded our expectations. The house is located in a quiet and safe rural residential neighbourhood a 15 minute walk to a local beach and a few minutes by car to Playa Tambor. The private air conditioned casita that we stayed in had a very comfortable King-sized bed with ample seating and a nice little cooking and food prep area. The breakfast was simply delicious, expertly prepared and graciously served. We encouraged the delightful owner and host, Judy, (a fellow Canadian) to share her Costa Rican experience and she regaled us with amusing and informative stories of her adventures during her time living and operating a business in Costa Rica. she even invited us to join her for a social visit to the neighbours which turned out to be a most engaging and entertaining evening. We highly recommend that other visitors to the Tambor area include Vista Hermosa in their travel plans for a rare and welcome treat.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

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Peaceful setting
Beautiful setting, very quite, charming. Host Judy was very attentive to our needs. Food was great. Lots of CR information available, just sorry e didn't have more time to spend there.

10/10 Excellent

Janine

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Our stay was wonderful the staff and accommodations were above and beyond our expectations. If you need a place to get away from it all this is the place for you. We will definitely will be going back.

10/10 Excellent

Kate, London

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Great base to explore the area
Stayed at super cosy and personal Vista Hermosa during our Road Trip in Costa Rica - enjoyed the closeness to Santa Teresa and beaches as well as the great service at the hotel - highly recommend a dinner there - Judy makes a great steak! Judy was also great help recommending activities - she even organises tours and if asked shares a of great insights. Would make Vista Hermosa my first stop and Judy my main point of contact for the next visit!

10/10 Excellent

Andre and Mel, Trinidad

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Best in Costa Rica
For a B&B, and for that matter best place we stayed in Costa Rica. Loved the vibe and the dogs, and the beach is closeby. However, expect natural beauty and you will not be disppointed.

10/10 Excellent

Jen and Baruch, chicago il

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Last stop....paradise
Vista hermosa was the last stop on our 2 week excursion around Costa Rica. It was the perfect way to end our trip. Judy was very helpful in helping us locate the hotel and she gave us great advice on things to do in the area. Judy was friendly, welcoming, and a great host. She is also very knowledgable about Costa Rica and how to get the best out all the activities around the area. The hotel was amazing! It was extremely clean and our room was super comfortable. There's a bar/lounge area where you can just enjoy nature at its fullest. The breakfast was delicious every morning and the steak dinners were a delight. Service was outstanding! I truly recommend this place if you want to take a break from the ongoing daily activities of Costa Rica and rest among nature, comfort, and great company.

2/10 Terrible

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WEBSITE WITH MISLEADING INFORMATIONS
DON’T book this B&B, the description on the website doesn't match AT ALL what you get. We booked this trip through Expedia and we were supposed to get a private APARTMENT with bathroom, living room and kitchen. Upon our arrival, they decided to give us a different room (which was cheaper than the one we reserved). This given apartment has NO PRIVACY because was shared with Judy the owner’s room and it didn't have a working kitchen. Our bathroom’s had a out of service bidet with a small and uncomfortable bath tub. Our room was very dusty and the pillows smelled, probably they didn't changed them for a while. She welcomed us saying that we were lucky enough that she accepted us because we had a 2 years old daughter and apparently it's not a kids friendly hotel (Expedia never mentioned this, neither the Hotel even through our phone and email conversations). We bought an excursion to Isla Tortuga trhough the hotel , which was beautiful but we fund out it was OVERPRICED compare to others.Our daughter didn't pay but she didn't get any food and they wouldn't even sell it because they didn't have enough! Also our boat was driven by an adult and a 10 years old boy. I didn't feel safe at all!!! As if it was not enough the website says it is only 10 minutes “walking” distance from the beach, the reality is 20-30 minutes of walking up and down the hill and on top of that the beach is full of garbage! We ended up moving to Santa Teresa even if they didn’

8/10 Good

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2/10 Terrible

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A remote jail with a view!
My 3 night stay with a friend at Vista Hermosa was the most awkward and uncomfortable hotel stay I’ve had despite the beautiful location. Called prior to reserving to confirm the location, food options, etc. The series of events that followed were worthy of a comedy film. Upsides: property is very beautiful, well kept, immaculate room with large bathroom, attentive staff, and two sweet dogs that double as beach tour guides. Downsides: Property advertised as non-smoking but the owner, Judy, chain-smokes in the lobby next to guest rooms. Loud music played from 9am-9pm directly next to guest rooms (no napping). I recommend a rental car. Per our phone conversation I didn't feel she was very honest about the remoteness of the property. Once we realized walking to town wasn’t an option we felt like slaves to the property. A menu w/ pricing isn’t provided as the owner stated it was all memorized. The food was okay but resort pricing was questionable at times. We weren’t informed guests are locked IN the building at night which was a fire hazard and enough to cause a panic attack. My husband had to call from the USA to have the owner unlock the doors in which she pretended it had been open the entire time. While the owner seems to be a kind person who means well, I often felt like I was being taken advantage of. I have lived, worked, and frequently travel to CR and was surprised by the owners racially and socially ignorant comments.

10/10 Excellent

Larry, West Michigan

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Great place to stay on the end of the Nicoya
We had a wonderful time during our stay at the Vista Hermosa Boutique B&B. Judy and Javier provide hospitality and meals that are top notch. Although it seemed a little out of the way at first it was well worth while and the quiet setting provided a very relaxing atmosphere. We had a rental car so all nearby points were easily accessible. The grounds and buildings are very well maintained and located in a beautifully landscaped setting. If you are planning some time in the beautiful southern Nicoya peninsula, I highly recommend that you reserve some time at the Vista Hermosa Boutique B&B.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn, France

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Small hotel in lovely grounds, fabulous staff.
We felt more like house guests than hotel guests, which was very relaxing. Comfortable beds, good size shower and bathroom, plenty of good-sized towels. Food was great, best steak I have ever eaten, freshly cooked each evening with fresh ingredients. Peaceful location, great to hear the howler monkeys calling in the distance during the day. Plenty of birds to see in the garden too. Gentle dogs in residence who will escort you to the beach and back if you want. Pool was lovely to relax in after a hard day's sight-seeing, temperature was just right. Plenty of room to sit and chill if you didn't want to go out. Good internet connectivity.

10/10 Excellent

aukea, vancouver, canada

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a rural tropical paradise
Judy (the Canadian Manager/owner) has the expertise to run Villa Hermosa well. She and her staff were well informed, helpful and friendly. Truly delightful people. Lovely, well behaved dogs too!

10/10 Excellent

Linnea

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10/10 Excellent

Jody

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Hospitality lives large at Villa Vista Hermosa
Judy, the owner of this B & B puts a lot of pride into her services. The grounds are gorgeous with an imaculate pool. Her business partner, Javier, is a local who shares his vast knowledge of the area, has an amazing service ethic and made the stay a complete pleasure. He took me on a jungle tour where we saw howler monkeys and a white-faced monkey. The meals are exquisite, the rooms are lovely and comfortable, and the company is fantastic. I will definitely return. Judy and Javier make this the best place to stay in Costa Rica.

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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Hidden gem
The moment we arrived, we were welcomed with an amazing tropical cocktail (o.k., cocktails) and already felt at home. This property is just GORGEOUS! The main house and rooms are spotless, the gardening and landscaping are absolutely beautiful, and the service is impeccable. Judy and Javier are AMAZING! Two of the most hospitable people ever. Anything you ask for, you shall receive. The food was cooked to order and was always hot, fresh and delicious. We took the ATV tour guided by Javier and saw every part of Tambor and the surrounding towns ... I would highly recommend this tour. If you ever make it to Tambor, please stay at the Villas Vista Hermosa and experience the hospitality of Judy and Javier, in addition to this beautiful hidden gem. Tell them Kim and Mike from L.A. say hello.

10/10 Excellent

Erika, Indiana

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Would definitely go back
We were pleasantly surprised. Went alone with my four-year-old son, and my room opened right to the pool so we could easily go back-and-forth. The location was isolated, so not a good spot if you're looking for a "happening" place. Some ants in the room, but Javier was helpful in getting rid of them. Very attentive staff. Tiny B&B, at-home feeling, felt very safe. Excellent food, made to order. We ate all our meals there. The beach was a short distance, but a steep hike - great for me, but not good for a little kid. I would go into town (10-15 min. drive) for the beach instead of going to the close one - in addition, the beach in town is cleaner, more pleasant. This is a great place to stay the night before or after flying into Tambor.

10/10 Excellent

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the best plaee we stayed, hands down.
Stay here! This was the best place we stayed on our road trip in Costa Rica. The property is excellent, the food was great, the location is ideal. There are create towns in the area, beautiful beaches, and awesome hiking to the waterfalls. Not only was our stay perfect, the information Judy and Javier gave us on our route made the duration of our trip in Costa Rica that much better... This is the way to go... great for all types/ages/interests. 100%- I am recommending this place to everybody I know.

10/10 Excellent

Sam and Amanda, San Diego, CA

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Great B&B in Santa Teresa
Perfect place to stay for a few days. The property is beautiful, close to the beach. The people who run the place, Judy and Javier, are really cool and made us feel right at home. Breakfast every morning was great. We had them make us dinner one night (surf and turf) and it was amazing. We also took a horseback riding tour w/ Javier and had a great time. We stayed in the 'Coco Loco' room and it was really nice, clean, and private; also had a huge spa tub. All and all we were really impressed with Villas Vista Hermosa and look forward to going back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Franck, Germany

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In a few words. Beautiful house and grounds, nothing to complain about. Very friendly, hospitality. In quiet area away from town. Top BB.

10/10 Excellent

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Great place
Judy and Javier were very friendly, going out of their way to make us comfortable. The pool was nice and we enjoyed the jacuzzi tub in the room. The house is beautiful and the nearby beach is also very scenic - we saw monkeys, an armadillo, and a number of parrots and other birds on our walk down to the beach.

10/10 Excellent

Jim

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Very nice!
Located in an upscale residential neighborhood, This is a great spot near Tambor to get away from it all. Excellent service and great people. It's a bit off the beaten path, with beautiful amenities and good food.

10/10 Excellent

MIRSADA, YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY

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Relaxing
We book this B&B as a stop over to our next destination. It was great. I felt like I went to visit my aunt. It's a private house turned into B&B. They serve amazing coctails and great breakfast. Beach is about 10 minutes walk down the hill, beach is your tipical vocanic beach undisturbed by tourists. We saw monkey's on our way down. Great Place

10/10 Excellent

Lara&Mario, Lisboa

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Villas Vista Hermosa - a great place to stay
the best place that we could choose to spend several days during our vacations, feeling that we are at home. Judy and Javier are the best hosts that we could find!! thank you so much for everything!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Such a great suprise!
We had a great stay at Vista Hermosa Bed & Breakfast. We made our reservation online, and had a little trouble finding the place. Our room was very clean, and more spacious than we had expected. All facilities were great, and Judy was the perfect host. I we ever visit the region again (we live in Sweden) we will definitely include a second stay at Vista Hermosa Bed & Breakfast in our itinerary.

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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Mycket mysigt
Ett väldigt bra boende med personlig service. Vi stormtrivdes!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mette

Traveled with family
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Fantastic stay
Judy is such a warm person and host and made her home feel Like ours too. Vista Hermosa is a beautiful space and very homely. Judy was very helpful to us regarding tours, local places to see and made our stay! We won't forget our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

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Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christian, Zürich

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kleines Juwel
Nach einer längeren Rundreise in Costa Rica waren wir für 3 Tage im Vista Hermosa Boutique. Es hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Wunderschön, etwas versteckt gelegene kleines Bijou, gerade richtig um noch einige Ausflüge zu unternehmen und sich einige Tage zu entspannen und sich verwöhnen zu lassen. Abends hat Judy wunderbar gekocht und die ganze Atmosphäre war super. Vielen Dank an Judy und das Team.

8/10 Good

Joseph, suisse

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Pour se reposer.
Etape pour se reposer, loin de tout.

10/10 Excellent

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Excelente
Excelente atención personalizada, verdadera paz y quietud, instalaciones muu limpias super recomendable !

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Un lugar hermoso
Es bellisimo ediliciamente como asi tambien su amoblamiento. Un oasis de hermosura en el marco de un paisaje, jardines y piscina para disfrutar. Y sus anfitiones Judy, Javier (y el pequeño Braco), fueron super amables, cálidos y proactivos. Regresaremos para seguir disfrutándolo

10/10 Excellent

Ståle, Oslo

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Fantastisk service og gjestmildhet
En perle! Fantastisk service og gjestmildhet av Judy og Javier. Judy er canadisk og Javier er costaricaner. Judy eier stedet og er en ekte vertinne. Javier en hard worker som fikser alt. Sammen skaper de en familieatmosfære som gir en veldig hyggelig opplevelse. Man blir kjent med de andre gjestene, men kan være for seg sjøl eller med andre akkurat som man selv vil. Vi var heldige og fikk et rom som viste seg å være et eget lite hus med eget svømmebasseng og utsikt utover stillehavet. Vakkert! Idyllisk. Dette er definitivt et sted å slappe av og finne roen. Anbefales på det varmeste.

10/10 Excellent

Tom, München, Deutschland

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tolle private atmosphäre
Dieses Hotel zeichnet sich vor allem durch die Privatsphäre aus. Es gibt max. 3 Zimmer die auf dem Anwesen einer netten Kanadierin liegen. Der Ausblick ist nicht überwältigend hier zählt eher der schöne Garten und der nette Pool mittendrin. Alles in einer Wohngegend die als sehr sicher gilt. Der Strand ist einen Spaziergang entfernt und auch ein Wasserfall kann man durch eine kleine Wanderung erreichen. Alles in allem sehr ruhig uns ideal zum relaxen. Die Zimmer sind großzügig Ausgestattet entweder mit einer riesigen Dusche oder einer großen Badewanne ebenso wie Klima, Deckenventilator, Gase vor Allen Fenstern, Flachbildfernseher mit SKY sodass eigentlich jeder ein Programm findet. Sehr gut ist auch das Essen Abwechslungsreich sowie Frisch selbst gemacht (homemade).

8/10 Good

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Mejoró notablemente la impresión inicial
Llegamos al hotel por la tarde y nos encontramos a su dueña tumbada en un sofá y nos atendió la señora de la limpieza. Pero en seguida Judith nos enseñó la habitación. Nos tocó una al lado del amplio recinto donde se ubica la recepción y cocina. Temimos tener ruido pero a partir de las nueve el silencio era notable. La cama matrimonial nos pareció más bien pequeña.(Veníamos de un hotel donde teníamos dos camas y mayores). Pero al pasar el tiempo fuimos comprobando que el hotel estaba francamente bien y disfrutamos de su pisicna, jardín, aceptable desayuno y de la cálida, educada y eficaz atención de Javier. Una persona encantadora que se desvivió por hacernos la estancia todo lo agradable que consiguió que fuera. A destacar la colaboración por las tardes de Gerald otro joven con el que nos encantó charlar amistosamente y que nos brindó su ayuda e información para todo lo que necesitamos. La conexión a Internet nos creó algún que otro problema pero se pudo resolver gracias a la amabilidad de Javier y de los dueños que nos dejaron manejar su ordenador hasta que funcionó la conexión del nuestro. Resumiendo hotel muy recomendable, buena relación calidad/precio y una atención difícilmente mejorable. Maravillosa la organización de la excursión a isla Tortuga.

10/10 Excellent

Bas

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Voortreffelijke keuken
Prima kleinschalige locatie met heerlijk eten. Beetje afgelegen, maar daardoor lekker rustig. Gastvrije en warme ontvangst en service gerichte bediening. Aaanrader.

8/10 Good

José Carlos, San José, Costa Rica

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Lindo lugar
El lugar está un poco escondido, falta señalización. El Hotel es lindo, la atención es muy buena, la limpieza excelente, y está situado en un punto estratégico para conocer varias de las playas más lindas del Pacífico costarricense. Las tarifas me parecen justas.

10/10 Excellent

Stian, Trondheim

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Villa vista hermosa, idyllisk og vakkert
Den beste servicen vi noen gang har fått! Her er det fokus på gjestmildhet, service og at kunden skal ha det best mulig på alle slags måter! Hotellet eies og drives av en utrolig hyggelig kanadisk dame. Det er hotellansatte som du får meget godt forhold til. De tar deg gjerne med på lokal resturant, diverse utflukter eller tilrettelegger oppholdet slik du vil! Helt utrolig hyggelig gjeng, har ikke et eneste dårlig ord å si om hotellet eller de ansatte. Fasalitetene og bygget er i topp stand, frokosten er gratis og den beste vi har fått i CR (forskjellig hver dag). Og middagen som du kan bestille er meget god! Den koster mer enn vanlig, men det er på grunn av kvaliteten! Feks kjøpte vi hummer middag (den ble fanget samme dag av en bekjent som dykket). Bestill dette hotellet, velg gjerne det største rommet, da får du et eget lite bygg ved bassenget som garantert ikke skuffer! Gled deg til en hyggelig velkomst drink og et sosialt lite fellesskap som var helt unikt :)

8/10 Good

Jean-Pierre, Issy les Moulineaux

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Maison d'hôtes de luxe
Superbe maison d'hôtes luxueusement aménagée dans un magnifique jardin exotique, avec tous le confort (TV, Internet) et une piscine privée devant la porte. La charmante propriétaire québécoise propose aussi des repas de grande qualité dans une ambiance familiale. Un peu isolé et pas facile d'accès, c'est un petit paradis terrestre où il fait bon se reposer en pleine nature.

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Ham sur Sambre, Belgique

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Villas Vista Hermosa, B&B merveilleux
Villas Vista Hermosa, B&B merveilleux, un véritable paradis sur terre. Il est un fait que ce lieu n'est pas facile à trouver, mais une fois arrivé il fut diffficile de quiter. Les hotes font tout pour rendre votre sejour agreable. Vous n'avez meme pas besoin d'aller au restaurant, l'hotesse cuisine mieux que dans la pluspart des restaurants.

10/10 Excellent

Patrik, Stockholm

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Villas Vista Hermosa- Best B&B You can find!
Me and My girlfriend stayed at Villas Vista Hermosa for one night in january 2011. We where so lucky finding this place. Could have stayed here for many nights more if we hadn't booked our next stay. We had a really warm welcome from the owner Judy. She was so friendly and nice to us. Our room was great and very modern, couldn't have asked for anything more. Nice bed and a clean and beautiful bathroom. Our room and the rest of her house was really light and clean. Food was great. The owner mad an delicious dinner for us (extra) and the breakfast was also delicious. A very green and beautiful garden is surrounding the house and the pool. Nice neighborhood where we felt really safe. Just 15 minutes walk from her house you find a beach and even a golf course. We can really recommend this!!!