My wife and I had a most pleasant stay for eight days at "Down by the Sea". Our accommodations there were very quite, very clean and very comfortable. Our hostess, Heike, was friendly and knowledgeable of the area. She was most helpful with directions and references for local eateries. "Down by the Sea" ,being right on the beach, could not be a better location. This was our fifth trip to Costa Rica but our first time to the Nicoya Peninsula. It is a beautiful part of the country. Hopefully we shall return to this area and stay again at "Down by the Sea"!
Down by the Sea is, as the name suggests, right on the beach. Playa Coyote is located between Nosara / Samara in the north and Santa Teresa / Mal Pais in the south. It is still an insider tip for those who prefer solitary beaches (like Robinson Crusoe) as well as pure nature far away from mass tourism. Here it feels like as if time has stood still.
It's fantastic just after waking up to jump into the waters of the Pacific Ocean. A good start in the day. Even to end the day with a cool glass of wine on the beach and to swim into the sunset has something very special!