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Reviews of Studio Apartment for Nature and Beach Lovers in Playa Blanca, Punta Leona

Studio Apartment for Nature and Beach Lovers in Playa Blanca, Punta Leona
Punta Leona

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nature Paradise
We loved our stay! Absolutely stunning setting overlooking the Pacific Ocean and a nature preserve below, with a wide variety of birds and white faced monkeys greeting us each morning.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Clean, comfortable, amazing views from the patio! You are right in the jungle, can spot scarlet macaws and toucans! A close walk to a small quiet pebble beach. Playa Blanca is also close by with sand and great snorkeling. Paradise, photos look like screensavers! Hannia was a lovely communicative host, provided very good instructions and arranged our access to Punta Leona perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oasis
Hannia’s place was a beautiful oasis to watch the Scarlett macaw’s and toucans as well as a variety of other birds. The beaches were wonderful and the property had everything we needed. If you are looking for a relaxing jungle/ocean view. This is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
This is a unique place to stay in the Punta Leona area. The view and setting are top-notch, the apartment well equipped and comfortable, and having access to wrist bands a big plus. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really beautiful place and everything was excellent !!
Great stay !!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ana C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Our stay at this property was awesome. Every single detail was perfect. Thank you so much
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Penny R., Portland

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience
The property is located at the edge of the jungle with a magnificent view of the Pacific and the sunset. It was just remote enough to be quiet and away from the crowds. Hannia was very helpful with everything. It couldn't have been better. Thanks so much for sharing your property with us.

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
We loved staying in this private area of nature. It was so lovely and peaceful - and full of animals and birds. I wished we would have stayed here longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Diana M.

Nice studio apartment
The studio apartment was very nice and clean. The deck was literally surrounded by jungle. However, the first day it was quite noisy due to the pool pump kicking on and off. This was corrected by day two. The driveway is extremely steep and difficult to get down with luggage. We enjoyed hearing the monkeys at nighttime.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
I am happy to hear that you enjoyed hearing the monkeys at night an the jungle. I am sorry about the water pump noise. Lately, it has been necessary to have it on in the Summer months because of the drought. I understand this can be bothersome so we try to keep this to a minimum.

8/10 Good

Mary Lou H., Caledon East, Canada

Ideal comfortable apartment for 2 adults.
There is a nice private balcony. Unfortunately views were obstructed by foliage. But for a better view we only had to sit by the pool. The pool was awesome! Great star gazing. You really need a car to enjoy all the amenities in area. Note that it is a 10-15 minute drive to get out to the main road. The closest beach (under 5 minutes) in complex, Playa Blanca was lovely and there was good snorkeling! Thank you Hannia for the delicious fruit basket!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Nice place with all utilities in good shape, internet service from not so good to not available sometimes. Apartment is small, no more than 2 guests if you plan to be indoors comfortably.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brad J.

AWESOME
THE place was great zero complaints... Loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Short but sweet stay
The apartment is lovely. We saw a coati, macaws and a toucan from the back porch. We ended up having a family emergency and Hannia was kind enough to let us use her cell phone. You absolutely need a car here, even to get to the beaches and restaurants within Punta Leona. Try to visit Playa Blanca during the week. It was very busy on the weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Geoff B.

Third Visit
We have just completed our third visit, my wife and I staying in the apartment, and my two tico friends staying in the extra unit provided. One can feel no closer to nature than here, with the rainforest and ocean at out doorstep, and the local monkey pandilla paying their daily visit. Hannia has again been a super host. I highly recommend this experience for those who want to be immersed in the best of what Costa Rica has to offer
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
I am delighted to hear about your experience! It is a pleasure for me to attend to my guests and ensure that they can relax and enjoy this peaceful yet exciting habitat. I am very much looking forward to seeing you all next year.

6/10 Okay

Amy G.

A beautiful view and very clean!
We were so excited to stay in Punta Leona and thought the reserve was lovely but were a little disappointed in the small apt. studio. The futon was just not comfortable for a week and the air cond. was loud at night. Didn't sleep much at all. But everything else was great. It was clean and had a very nice kitchen that was well equipped. We just needed another pull-out or real bed for our college girls. The community and Ms. Hannia Compose are amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 29, 2020
I am so sorry to hear that the A/C was loud and other issues that were not up to your expectations. I was not aware of this as no other guests had told me about it. The good news is that the apartment now has a new "state-of-the-art" A/C system. As advertised, this studio-apartment (600 sqft2) is indeed ideal for couples. Parties of 4 are welcome but should be aware of the limitations.

10/10 Excellent

shannon j.

Awesome place and very highly recommended.
Very private. Enjoyed seeing red macaws, toucans and monkeys right from the deck. The apartment itself was very nice and has all the amenities we needed, and more. Hannia was very nice, and at the same time we had complete privacy. Punta Leona is a hidden jewel. It's like a wild life jungle reserve, white beach paradise, and a country-club all rolled into one. We didn't even bother with the country club stuff though. Just fished, soaked at the beach and enjoyed the wild life. Thanks for allowing us to enjoy it Hannia!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
It is my pleasure to provide a wonderful and relaxing experience. This spot does have a lot to offer and I enjoy sharing it with my guests! It was a lot of fun to meet you!

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

Paradise Found
We just returned home from one of the best vacations we've ever had!!! I highly recommend Hannia's beautiful home in the Punta Leona resort, just north of Jaco. The apartment is very private with its own balcony overlooking the Pacific Ocean below and surrounded by pure beauty. While enjoying coffee on the deck in the morning (or evening) we found many different birds with great opportunity for photography. The scarlet macaws are easily found, as are tucans, hummingbirds, kingbirds, kingfishers, parrots, frigates, hawks, etc. The whitefaced monkeys are frequent visitors and cute as long as you don't feed them. Hannia did everything to make our stay enjoyable. She was able to arrange for a local chef, Yorleny, to prepare dinner for us for three of our six nights. The food was outstanding and better than two of the restaurants we tried. The location was a little remote, so you do need a car to get there and to get around, but there is plenty to do in the resort with the beautiful beaches, restaurants and bars, hikes and grocery stores that you could stay on the Punta Leona resort for the entire stay. But, I would highly recommend the Jungle Crocodile Safari (junglecrocodilesafari.com) for excellent bird watching and the Carara National Park which are both just 10-15 minutes away.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
It was such a pleasure to have Tim and July as my guests! I appreciated their organization and friendliness even before they arrived.It is hard to say enough good things about them. They were extremely accommodating, fun, polite, inquisitive, and appreciative. It was so much fun to talk to them about my country. Their attitude towards our culture and values is highly appreciated. Yorleny was very impressed and happy by their ability to communicate with her who does not speak English. We are particularly grateful for their kindness and willingness to try and enjoy our local food!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Private, comfortable, nature, beach, hiking
Kalinda Pacifica was just perfect for us. Beautiful, clean, and very comfortable. Monkeys greeted us upon our arrival right outside the door. Close to several different beaches and hikes, the hardest part of our trip was deciding what to do! So many options. Hannia was an excellent host and gave us great recommendations. We cannot wait to return to this magical place!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

Amazing stay
Hannia is such a warm and wonderful person and she communicated well before and during the rental and addressed any questions immediately. What can I say about this amazing location. The apartment is well furnished and comfortable. The bathroom is a bit small if you need a lot of room but it worked fine for our family of 4. The views are incredible - ocean, jungle, macaws flying overhead and monkeys in the trees (but not annoying monkeys that come too close). We cooked in the apartment with ease. The facilities at the club house were amazing - free birdwatching tour and butterfly tour, exercise classes and activities like a resort (we did not participate), clean and beautiful beaches and pools. Mini Golf. Lots of things for kids to do. Also there was a lot of security (gates to pass through on the road) if you are nervous you will feel comfortable here. We stayed at 4 places on our trip and the kids said this was their favourite. I would definitely come back to stay with Hannia. Worth noting is the steep driveway and the stairs to the apartment - would not be recommended for anyone with mobility issues.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
It was so much fun to have The Brookfields as my guests. I enjoyed their stay a lot! They are such wonderful people. Extremely polite and courteous, easy to communicate with, and most important to me, they get totally immersed, understand and appreciate the environment and culture they are experiencing. The two boys are so well educated, curious and fun. I strongly recommend then as your guests with no reservations at all.

10/10 Excellent

Liz P., -

Simply Spectacular!!
I’ve visited Costa Rica many times over the past decade and have always been drawn to Punta Leona. But my stay at Kalinda Pacifica has by far been the most enjoyable in Punta Leona. If you are seeking privacy, magnificent sunsets, and a clean and uncluttered apartment — this is the place! My communication with the owner was pleasant and she was always thoughtful and prompt in her replies. Her tips on where to explore off the beaten path were so welcome - especially when you’re seeking tranquility, nature, and beauty. I'm already missing the views from the balcony and hearing the scarlet macaws flying overhead. You will be completely enchanted by this slice of paradise. I’m so happy to have discovered Kalinda Pacifica. I will definitely return and recommend this spot to my friends and family. Gracias, Hannia!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 6, 2020
I am so grateful that you selected Kalinda and very glad to hear about your experience. I sincerely enjoyed your visit! It is my greatest pleasure to ensure that my guests can relax and rejuvenate in this enchanted spot. Looking forward to your next visit! Cheers!!

10/10 Excellent

esther r.

We have discovered the best place in Costa Rica
What a beautiful place we have discovered in costa rica!. It is the most relaxing and romantic place we have ever been too. The apartment is clean,gorgeous, with a nice kitchen , big bed, a fun deck to relax, and lots of privacy. There are several things to do nearby: the carara national park, the cocodrile safari with a very interesting bird watch, and lots of snorkling around in warm waters. The owners are really nice people and we enjoyed the nice talks by the pool at sunset.