Wildlife Galore proximité de la plage
- Maison102 m²
- Couchages: 6
- Chambre(s): 2
- Salle(s) de bain: 1
- Séjour minimum: 5 nuits
Maison, 2 chambres + lit convertible (s), 1 salle de bain, (Sleeps 6-6)
Chambre(s)
Particulier / consommateur
Bernie Bilberry
- Langues:
- anglais, espagnol
Équipements
Les plus
- Enfants bienvenus
- Internet
- Animaux de compagnie bienvenus
- Parking
- Accessible
Salle(s) de bain
- Salle(s) de bain: 1
Type de destination
- Vue mer
Autres
- Linge de maison fourni
- Lave-linge
- Parking
- Garage
- Accès Internet
- Serviettes de bain fournies
- Salon
Cuisine
- Réfrigérateur
- Plaques de cuisson
- Four
- Cafetière
- Fonds de cuisine
- Vaisselle et couverts
- Cuisine
Salle à manger
- Table pour manger
Équipements de loisirs
- Livres
À l'extérieur
- Vélos
- Terrasse
Divers
- Accessible en fauteuil roulant
Remarques
- hamac directement sur la plage à proximité
Règlement intérieur
Arrivée: 16:00
Départ: 11:00
Fumeurs acceptés
Animaux bienvenus
Adaptée aux enfants
Occupants maximums:6
Conditions d'annulation
Les réservations annulées au moins 30 jours avant le début du séjour pourront être remboursées à hauteur de 100 %. Les réservations annulées au moins 14 jours avant le début du séjour pourront être remboursées à hauteur de 50 %.
12 appréciations
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Our worst experience in Costa Rica
We showed up to Casa Gavilan and it wasn’t cleaned for our arrival. Garbage was everywhere, beds were not changed, underwear was hanging by the shower, there was no toilet paper, no house or internet instructions, and no response from the owner when we contacted him. Crabs were literally walking through the house, and there were large 4” holes in the screens that were letting all sorts of bugs in. This part of the Osa is very remote—it’s a long, bumpy drive from Puerto Viejo and the cell service is very weak. We had to scramble to find a hotel, and did not hear back from the owner until 11:45 the next day (16+ hours after we contacted him).
Now, I’m sure the owner will respond to this and claim that the maid didn’t show up, or that we were tired, and that was the extent of the problem. But it’s not, and there’s more that you should know. The house is listed for sale, so it’s clear that the owner is doing the very least to maintain this property so he can offload it. It looks nothing like the pictures—the yard is overgrown, not well maintained, and more brown than it is green (and this was during the rainy season). We had to contact the owner the day before we arrived because he sent no instructions or directions—responsiveness is not his forte, due in part to the fact that he lives in the U.S. There is no property manager or host to assist you.
Now, the owner did offer us a free week in the future or to have the maid come out, but by then it was too late. We weren't going to waste another day of our vacation dealing with unknowns. We asked for a refund and the most he was willing to give was a third of what we paid. Sure, the rental price is right, but you can find so many better, reliable properties nearby that actually have people there who care about your stay. We strongly encourage you to look just a little further down the road for a great Osa experience.
In response to Craig's worst experience. It is true that he and his family arrived to a house that hadn't been cleaned properly. The maid & gardener had been scheduled for the day before their arrival, but got the days wrong.The workers did come, but the client had chosen to move elsewhere. So his statements may have been accurate but it could have been resolved fairly quickly had they shown some patience. We are sorry for the negative experience by the guests, and there was a partial refund.
Outstanding experience!
Casa Gavilan is the perfect place to get away for adventurers hoping to experience Costa Rica on the OSA Peninsula. There is no electric grid here. Instead a well maintained PV solar installation which served all of our electrical needs. Keep in mind there is no tv and we could not get the internet to work during our stay. You will definitely want to plan your meals while shopping for groceries in Puerto Jimenez as traveling 13km (8miles) down a dusty, bumpy road is not just a quick trip back into town. However, in our opinion the remote location and the absence of conveniences is worth the sacrifice! Also be prepared for no cell service or internet as the city limits of Puerto Jimenez was our only opportunity for contacting the outside world while staying in this region. The wildlife at dawn combined with the sunrise across the water each morning is something that can’t be duplicated anywhere in the world. All in all we will definitely consider Casa Gavilan if/when we return to the OSA region of Costa Rica. Thank you Bernie aka Bill for sharing your Casa . It was a truly amazing experience! Sincerely, Randy, Joyce,Mike, and Liz.
so glad to hear you enjoyed the casa and area. too bad you did not ask for help with phone booster and router for internet. We do have service!
Nice house in a good area.
The house is off the grid in a relaxed area. Great neighbours. Large house, a bedroom up and down. Loved the outside shower and wonderful flowers throughout the property. Road to the property from Puerto Jiminez is very bumpy so 14kms took us 40 mins. In other words don't expect luxury in this wonderful but remote area. It's about the nature!
Great birds in back yard, macaws and red-lored parrots, and orange-chinned parakeets, tanagers, fire-billed aracari, etc, but not mammals. Great nature a nearby walk or drive. We saw 4 species of monkeys, ant eaters, peccary, agouti, coati mondi, basiliks, geckos, etc. Beach is close, not sandy but when tide was low I layed in a tidal pool that was like a hot tub.
Outdoor shower was really nice. Kitchen was well stocked. Gas stove, blender, basic fridge (again solar powered). There are lodges nearby (way more expensive) that have nice cool fruit drinks to cool you down on hot amazing nature walks.
Overall, a very nice place to stay.
sure enjoyed visiting with Richard and sister. look forward to their next visit
Pretty Disappointing...
Have you ever booked a vacation rental and upon arrival are totally disappointed because the amenities that were promised didn’t exist? That’s what happened to us when we booked and prepaid for Casa Galivan, the place had been misrepresented by the owners on the posting. After voicing our disappointment of all the amenities that didn’t exist I notice the website has been updated. But note, there is still is no hammock on the beach.
My husband and I spent the better part of a day repairing screens, they should be good for awhile. (After an infestation of flying beetles I wasn’t prepared to continue on without doing something about it. There is no screen way up top in the front but there doesn’t seem to be lots of bugs coming in up there). The toilet should also be ok for awhile after tree roots were removed from the pipes and tank. That was day 5 and 6 of our visit. Must say I was disappointed when the owner didn’t respond to my request for cleaning supplies to deal with disinfecting after the sewage backup! And then there were the hammocks on the deck. My husband landed on the ground the one day due to the rotten rope. It’s ok now that he has replaced some of the ropes, but who knows for how long. You fix as you go with whatever you can scrounge or buy in town. The one set of sheets that you get for the bed are thread bear and ours had little cigarette burn holes. Yeah, they work, but... And a majority of the towels were stained, just saying. You don’t expect the same quality as a five star hotel, especially down in the Osa, but I’m just letting you know what to expect. Better to go in with your eyes open.
What became very evident throughout our stay was once the owner was paid up front for the rental he couldn’t care a less. Renter beware! Note: there are some really nice properties in the vicinity if you search, nicer locations as well. We met people along the way that had much better experiences than we did at Casa Galivan! (And their price point was about the same)
As for “wildlife galore”, birds yes, wildlife (?) on premises, not in our 18 nights!
We, the owners of Casa Gavilan, would like to respond to this negative review. First of all, these clients arrived in Costa Rica after a very tiring trip and were not in a positive mind frame, which started them complaining.
It is true that 2 items that were listed as Amenities were not available or obvious as they came to the rental. One of these was a DVD player and libary which was given to them from a property manager within 24 hours. [These days DVD are almost obsolete as there are more modern methods of viewing movies, series and TV.] The second Amenity was the mention of hammock on the beach. There were 2 hammocks on the patio which were available to take to the beach. We no longer leave hammocks on the beach as they are usually taken by a thief. There is also a place for these hammocks a short walk from the property in the shade under a palapa, which would have been shown to the guests or described if they had asked.
It is a complete exaggeration regarding the condition of the screens on the house. However, most visitors to this area in January would attest that there are no biting bugs in the dry season. Beatles sometimes have a hatch and will come to any light, and they do find a way in no matter what exists to prevent entry.
As for the non existent cleaning supplies, they were there in the garage in a fairly obvious location. Again the client NEVER asked by phone, email, or site manager.
There were multiple sets of clean and better quality sheets for the bed in a linen box that is clearly marked; another item for which was NEVER asked.
The owners of Casa Gavilan do care about our clients and we are available to respond to any and all contingencies. There is wildlife galore beyond the birds, like monkeys, anteaters, pizotes, mapaches and sea life. We are not sure why these clients were so unhappy.
comfie well built casa
my husband and i stayed at Casa Gavilan [means hawk] and we saw couple on the osa peninsula, and we enjoyed waking up with the vocal, beautiful, scarlet macaws daily. then later we saw; , monkeys, countless birds, anteater, pisote...the house was very comfie with more than the basics. we plan to return soon.
We are so glad you saw a fair amount of wildlife. As typical with animals they don't have same schedule we want.
Schöner und entspannter Familienurlaub in der Natur
We liked our stay in Casa Gavilan a lot. For me it was the first time to visit the OSA- Peninsula and it was a great experience! The house is perfect for a 4 persons family like us who find good place in the house and the queen-size beds, one above and one downstairs. The house has a really nice flair, and we found everything we needed - without innecesary luxury - to cook, eat and sleep well - just to relax, away from cars, people and noise!! The life you experience around is nature life, its quite easy to see birds, especially "lapa roja", different kind of monkeys and more. The beach is nearby, it is a stone beach, but very nice to walk! Theres a lot to do in OSA, exploring different beaches,watching delfins and the abundant nature of Corcovado National Park, so we enjoyed our stay a lot! Thanksl
We enjoyed anne_s family so much. We really like to see enthusiastic guests.
Localisation
zipline, montée de l'arbre, cascade escalade, excursions en bateau, yoga retraite, visites disponibles au jardin botanique local, ou refuge de la faune ou aux anciens camps de mines d'or, des montres de dauphins