Fantastic yard and pool, beach was right through the back gate. Loved the chef (Rita) and night-time security guard was very friendly. Home was spacious, kitchen well-stocked.
The location and house are beautiful. Rita the chef was amazing and her meals delicious. She helped to make this a very relaxing vacation. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a beautiful place for a family vacation. There were 9 of us, 4 teenagers and 5 adults.The only 2 things I would suggest would be to have a different living room sofa. It was in great shape but having a large bolster back and not an anchored back made it great to lay on but uncomfortable to sit on. Second I would suggest letting your tenants know ahead of time that there is night time security. Freddy was great but it was a little unnerving the first night having someone you didnât know about prowling the yard.
Casa Royal was perfect for me, my 3 adult children, 3 spouses and 4 grandchildren. The house is beautiful and the house and the view were even better than the pictures! The black sand beach wasn't ever crowded and the hermit crabs at dusk were fun for the kids. We had some sunsets that were out of this world as well. The older grandkids loved catching the waves on the boogie board. There were plenty of chairs for the beach and 2 outdoor showers. We had iguanas, loads of butterflies, dragonflies and birds. Our chef Rita was fantastic! Her meals were all top notch and we were so pampered with not having to shop for food or clean up after meals. Rita and her husband Juan took great care of us. Her battered and fried fish was so delicious and the fresh tropical fruit was amazing. Don't miss the Tico breakfast - we had it twice.Potrero is a cute little town and the market is within a five minute walk of the house. We visited Flamingo beach and Tamarindo which were both a short drive from Potrero. The catamarand tour and ziplining, ATVing and animal rescue tour were both so much fun for everyone in the family. The couch in the main living area had to be moved so the unattached backs wouldn't keep falling off but once we rearranged it was comfortable. The only negative was the range of the wifi wasn't great, but we really weren't on devices much. I appreciated the security guard that patrolled all night every night that we were there.Beautiful property!!
Casa Royal was perfect for our family of 14! The property was gorgeous and Rita was amazing. Only negative was the family room couch. Not very comfortable.Other than that 5 stars!!!We would go back!
Very pleased with property. We had stayed there in 2019 also. A couple disappointments, only four lounge chairs around pool. Pictures show 5. Two of them were pretty worn. We had 11 adults so four lounge chairs did not work well. Although the property had added beach chairs since our last visit so we used those around pool.Rita the chef was really special!!! Her good was outstanding! Also the landscaping was tired and not well kept.
Best vacation ever! The staff, concierge and drivers were amazing. The house and yard are lovely. We really enjoyed the pool and sunsets on the veranda. I love that it was so well stocked with everything from kitchen basics to hair dryers. The two washers and dryers were put to good use. But the very best part was having Rita feed us two delicious meals each day. Better than ANY restaurant.
Beautiful house, great location. Pool is awesome, Beach is perfect and private and walk into town! Loved every minute.
Highlight is Rita, the chef. Cooked us fabulous breakfasts and dinners almost every day.
Wonderful! Clean and well kept. Close access to the small town restaurants, bars, brewery, market, etc.
the grounds were beautiful. Ocean provided magnificent sunsets and daily joy. Pool worked well for 10 adults.
We felt safe the entire time.
Michelle and Teresita made planning, checking in, and checking out a breeze. Rita the chef was great!
Highly recommend.
My friends and I had an absolute in Costa Rica thanks in part to this property. When we weren't out on adventures we were at the house running from the pool to the ocean to the outdoor showers and back to the pool again.
The neighborhood is a little sleepy -- not much going on during the week but that means privacy, quiet, and a chill beach where you're not overwhelmed by people and jet skis. Just a short walk up the beach there is a sailing center where you can rent kayaks and SUPs, as well as a massage tent (they'll come to the house!). Book a fishing charter or sunset cruise and if the weather is nice enough the boat will pick you up and drop you off right at the house.
Rent golf carts and take them to Playa Brasilito where you can ride horses, rent jet skis, snorkel, and more.
If you are lucky enough to get Rita as your cook you will not be disappointed. She handled all of our dietary restrictions without complaint, and we asked her to get creative. She made the most wonderful vegan desserts, and used fish we'd caught in the morning to make sashimi and ceviche. She made delicious empanadas and homemade tortillas. One of the highlights of the trip and way cheaper than eating at restaurants.
There were always plenty of towels and housecleaning came a few times during the week, and internet service was excellent.
I would absolutely stay here again!
House was great!! We had 12 people and had plenty of space for us to all hangout. The cook Riata is a wonderful cook. Every meal was delicious. We all had a wonderful time.
Beautiful location on the water. The house and some amenities were a bit dated. The property was clean and it was nice having housekeeping come every other day. Rita the chef was terrific and made mornings a breeze by having breakfast ready.
I was a bit disappointed in the fact that we had a kitchen sink faucet whose use frustrating because it was broken and leaking water from various parts. I feel like this should have been replaced before we arrived. I was also disappointed with the fact that the main sliding door to the house/2nd floor balcony was broken and unusable after the 2nd or third day. We were forced to use the smaller opening off to side in the kitchen eating area. This should have been addressed immediately so that we were not inconvenienced.
I also reported a dangerous situation with a loose metal drain (sharp) in the master shower which was not repaired.
Thank you
This place is as advertised. Right on the beach with amazing sunsets, multiple decks to lookout over the ocean, and a clean pool to play in. (Although the ocean was so warm we couldn't pick between the two!) The cleaning service that comes every few days keeps the humidity from making the house feel sticky, and having the option to use the chef for dinners when we didn't want to venture out was such a great option. Would definitely come back in the future.
House was awesome! Pool and backyard are as good as advertised and shown in pictures. Beach and sandy ocean just a few steps away. Rita was the best part of the trip, as we relaxed and she prepared two great meals every day.
We discussed a family vacation last fall, decided on Costa Rica and we could not have selected a better home and location! We had 14 people stay at the home and it was a wonderful experience. Everyone had a great time! Everyone involved with Casa Royal was first class. No complaints! We would definitely stay in this home again! Thanks to everyone who made our week so special.
We brought our family of 8 for their Christmas gift this year. My son and his new wife started their honeymoon here and our son his girlfriend daughter and her boyfriend. We did tons of fun activities amazing house. Had a chef one night. Amazing food. Communication was fabulous. Location above and beyond for groceries and restaurants. The beach house amazing food. Las brisas too. Walk to them both. Canât wait to come back. The beach is gorgeous just outside the gate. And pool is wonderful
We had a wonderful experience with our family of 12 (ages 80 to 13). The layout of the house was perfect, providing ample space to gather as well as area for some quiet time. Being right on the beach was perfect.
Our concierge, Magui was available and quick to respond to questions and help arranging activities. We took advantage of Chef Rita for some meals and she and her daughter were wonderful.
The only negative, was inline with other reviewers, the sofa in the main living area is not comfortable and does not make sense for a lounge area. Overall, we had a fantastic time at Casa Royal and would highly recommend it.
property was perfect for our family stay. we lived the pool and beach. wonderful outdoor spaces to hang out. Best of all was our chef. Rita made the trip so relaxing. excellent meals!
The house was much more than we could have ever expected. There were no downsides to it at all. We were surprised that we had cleaning services twice during the week and a landscaper who cleaned the pool on a daily basis. The views were stunning. The concierge could not have done any more to make our trip a one of a kind experience. We had a medical emergency requiring our daughter to eventually be medically transported back home to the US and the concierge kept those of us that couldnât be with her abreast of the developments during the first 36 hours until her husband and mine were with her 24/7. I cannot say enough good things!
Maria Laura, thank you for making our vacation so fantastic. You were there every step of the way to answer our questions and ensuring a great vacation.
Our family stayed for 6 nights and would have loved to stay longer. There were a ton of us all together. My husband and I, 3 adult children two of which have spouses, heâs 17-year-old 15 year-old and four-year-old granddaughter. There was ample space for all of us and everyone had their own bedroom that needed one. Lots of room to spread out. A really well equipped kitchen. Absolutely beautiful grounds and a great pool. We loved. Having the choice of being up on the upper balcony beautiful breezes and an absolutely spectacular view of the ocean or being by the pool area