The home is set within a subdivision, so it's very quiet and private. Great for a large group as there are lots of beds. A nice little pool, but there is a wasp/bee infestation that was concerning. They kept to themselves but it wasn't ideal especially with small children in a foreign country. The phone didn't work so if you had to call 911 you'd have to activate your cell phone. The bedrooms are outside of the main home which was a touch annoying as your constantly going in and out and locking and unlocking doors. Bonus is that you can lock your kids in a room, so there is no danger of wandering into the pool in the middle of the night. Communication with Julie was great. She always got back to me quickly with any concerns or questions. You need a vehicle to drive into Grande or Tamarindo if you want to shop/dine etc.. but it wasn't 100% necessary as there are restaurants, coffee, surf rentals, and a small grocery store all within walking distance. The beach is a 3 min walk down the road to the surf, and from there you can take a water taxi over to Tamarindo within a few mins. Overall I'd recommend it, but better for a larger group to cover the costs and there is plenty of room. Iguanas in the yard as well as monkeys one day, so cool for kids to experience that as well.