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Amazing place! Just a 5min walk to the best surf!

Kelly and James were amazing! Not only is the location perfect with a beautiful view, but the place itself was perfect for a couple looking to get away for a few days. We definitely wished we'd had more time there. The tri-level also came with an entire book filled with stuff to do. It was extremely organized and thoughtful :) Kelly and James were amazing hosts and extremely friendly and fun people. We loved getting to know them.

We booked Casa Aloha for 2 nights but ended up staying for over a week because we loved it so much. The house is pretty and offers everything you'll need to enjoy your stay. Great privacy and quiet, but close to the surf and everything in Pavones. The rooftop deck protected from sun and rain is outstanding, this is a paradise for bird watchers and nature enthusiasts. James and Kelly were extremely welcoming and capable hosts, always there with a smile and great recommendations for activities and excursions, that made our stay even more special. They are also building a pool now which will be an extra treat. Great overall experience, can't wait to be back! Highly recommended, 5 stars!!!

What awesome hosts! Kelly and James are amazing, so so helpful and they really made sure everything was perfect for our stay. Both of them are surfers and have the inside scoop about the breaks in town...we even went out for a session one morning together and James got some sweet snaps of me with his GoPro. I would not hesitate to recommend their place to stay for anyone visiting Pavones. We will definitely seek them out for lodging or just to rekindle our friendship on our next trip back this way, wish we could have stayed longer. Super cool hosts and sweet digs...A+++

The house has the modern amenities and comfort of the nicest hotel you could stay in. Amazing views, Bike to the beach with your board in your hand is easy. Only 5 minutes is you'd rather walk. Kelly made what seemed like an adventure into the unknown easy to navigate, with all the help you could imagine along the way. Only place I will stay when I go :)

I haved stayed in many places in Pavones and Casa Aloha/ treehouse is by far the best place that I've experienced. The location is ideal ( quiet and steps to pavones point ) The bed is super comfortable, the water is drinkable ( which saved me a lot of money) and the air conditioning was a bonus on the hot nights. The rooftop deck was amazing and overlooked the jungle. I loved drinking coffee and doing yoga on the deck ! Everything was in tip top shape. The stove/ oven, refrigerator were all higher end appliances which I found to be rare in pavones. And the Internet was fast. Also, their plumbing worked like charm! You don't have to put toilet paper in the trash can. Both Kelly and James were exceptional hosts. They treated me like family and really made my stay enjoyable. They were generous with me using their bikes and inner tubes. I enjoyed my stay so much I ended up staying for 1 month and plan on returning soon! You can't go wrong with staying at Casa Aloha!

Susanne and her husband were both friendly and helpful. There is a little restaurant right next door that is convenient yet not noisy or intrusive to be near. There are two markets within a very easy walking distance and the beach is right across the road. This is beach bum living at it's best, and if I could live there full time, I would. There are rivers running right into the ocean!! I hear surfing is awesome because of that...anyway, the beach, the birds, the hermit crabs and horses, and of course the people were truly a joy on all levels. Go, you won't regret it.

Patrick and Susan met us at the bus; they drove us and our loads of luggage to the cabana which was directly across from the beach; a 5 minute walk. They made us feel very welcome and we're very helpful our entire stay; they arranged for a local fishing trip and took us to a great snorkel spot. The cabana is comfortable with plenty of room to hang out, We highly recommend Clear River as a great place to stay; we're headed back in a couple of weeks.

Great place awesome people !! You make our surf trip to pavones the best it could be! Thanks

Suzanne and Patrik were great hosts. They were nice enough to drive us to the Turtle Festival in Punta Blanco for the afternoon. Stores were near by to buy supplies for cooking along with restaurants.

Richard met us at the hostel. Showed us our room, was really friendly and approachable. The place is perfect for the surf. 2min walk and you are at the point. It has a kitchen with everything you need to cook with. Beds have mosquito nets which you need. Nice little place would stay here again.

Hi everybody, I spend 4 days in this lovely place. It's situated next to the surf spot, nice restaurants nearby but best is the excellent hospitality by Susanne, such a nice person!

La casa es enfrente del mar, cerca de todo uno nesecita. Nos sentimos muy bien aca y quedamos mas tiempo al final. Patrik y Susan son muy simpaticos. Me vendria de vuelta.

Despite a misunderstanding over the price that was cleared up on arrival we had a wonderful month at clear river. The location couldn't be better. The major downfall was that running water was inconsistent, but that's more to do with the drought in the dry season than a fault of the hostel. Be conscious of your water usage in the dry season. Patrick and Suzie were chill and welcoming, but Marcus who took over for them while they went out of the country definitely made our trip. The board selection is decent. The library is bound to have a book for you. Next door to great food. Convenient kitchen.

Our time at Lanzas de Fuego was amazing! We planned staying for 2 nights but ended up staying for 10. Christian was very helpful and kind. They also had a cute black Labrador that was very friendly! We also had access to a BBQ area, lounge and yoga studio which was nice! The location is great, just 5minutes away from Pavones point break by car! I would definitely recommand this place!

Super Nice place to stay in Pavones. Good location close to the beach the stores and restaurants. Clean, quiet, safe, really comfortable place. Hot water, good wifi. Nice hosts. Will stay there again for sure.

This secluded casa is across from one of the most beautiful black sand beaches I have ever seen. It's is surrounded in nature and has a great lookout deck perfect for breakfast treats. The bathroom was fully stocked with towels and soaps. Also the kitchen had a great stove for cooking.

Meadow´s place was perfect for us. Beautiful clean and spacious house, close to a lovely secluded beach. The property caretaker was very kind and helpful. Could not recommend this more highly!

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This is the best part of the beach near pavones, and meadow's compound is private and lovely. The 20 minute bike ride into the tiny town was one of our favorite things. The sunsets were unlike anything we've ever experienced.

We had a wonderful time at Meadow's place. Everything was just really perfect. The place was extremely clean. Meadow's worker is a really nice and helpful guy. Always ready for everything. The house is perfect for a couple. Aras, Toucans, monkeys and much more can be seen from the gallery. Pavones is a nice little place. Restaurants, groceries, buses are at bicycle distance. Beaches, rocks, wave, jungle, sunsets are just in front of the house. The drive to Paso Canoas is worth it if you plan a long stay. Everything is much more affordable.

One of the best things about Meadow's place is that not one of her descriptions of the place omitted the truth and all the pics on the profile show exactly how it is. The other best thing is the location. From the word go, my mind was blown. From my balcony I could literally touch the banana tree leaf where shortly after check in, a humming bird the size of my thumb came to hover for a long moment;beyond that stretched the tall trees and lush undergrowth of the forest. The constant sound of bird song made iTunes and Soundcloud a distant memory and the absence of WiFi was a welcome addition to what Meadow has to offer. From the huge garden there is literally only the gravel road to cross to come to the breathtakingly beautiful beach as seen on Meadow's profile. I had not expected this and must've stood there staring in wonder for minutes, before setting foot on the black sand. Remember that black gets pretty hot - I dashed to the water and went to buy myself a pair of flip-flops the very next day. I was there for 5 days and on only one day, did I have to share 'my' beach for a family of 500km, but decided not to complain as they were well behaved ; ) KEEP IN MIND THAT I VISITED OUT OF SEASON. I don't know how populated the beaches are in season. I mostly ate at Soda Brisas del Mare. Out the gate, left about 150m down the road. They have WiFi there but you have to spend in 'consume at least CRC4500 before being allowed to use it. Approx $8. At its best it's not fast it you can share pics with friends once you get back to the real world. The nights were cool but never cold and I spent a few of them reading on my veranda. I read someone mentioning bats? Sure there are (URL HIDDEN) most places on earth I'm pretty sure. They don't however come for you. Too busy catching the fireflies that played Christmas tree on the lawn each night, I'm sure. I fell asleep to the sound of the waves and it was soothing to occasionally wake up to the sound of it at night. Then falling asleep to it again. Meadow was not there during the period of my stay but Abner, her employee was very, very helpful and even offered to drive me to Pavones itself - about 3+km from Meadow's place - to do necessary food shopping and to familiarize me with the place. The little supermarkets are very well stocked and all i needed was available. Abner was always available even to come wake me up early so I would miss the 5:30 am bus that takes one back to the Panama - Costa Rica border crossing. My Spanish is non-existent but Abner is a great communicator and always persevered to get the message across. There is much...

Pavones is a wonderfully secluded place, and this apartment goes well with that vibe. A surfers paradise just minutes away from Punta Banco, Pavones and some other local hidden spots. The property looks exactly as in the pictures. Located on a second floor with a nice balcony overlooking forest and ocean. We were provided with clean linen, a small but practical kitchen space, clean bathroom with towels and nice toiletries. The bathroom space is outside the bedroom and living space, which I find convenient for many reasons. There are some other houses and nice neighbours almost next door, and Meadow home is some steps away but enjoyed perfect privacy all the time. For now there is no wifi and there is little phone coverage but for some this will only add to the charm. They have dogs at the property but they are quiet and smart, perfect furry guardians. Meadow and her two kids are wonderful hosts, ready to help or answer any questions and made us feel very welcomed. We loved being their first guest and I highly recommend her place for anyone looking to surf or visit this nice part of Costa Rica.

Meadows place was exactly what we were searching for during our stay in Pavones. We had a house in her big garden all to ourselves with a beautiful terrasse, separate bathroom and kitchen. The place is nicely decorated and you can hear the waves of the ocean from the terrasse. Meadow was always there if we had any questions and she let us pick fresh mangos from her trees. You just have to cross the street and you are already at a nice beach. All the best surfspots are close. And don't forget to have lunch or dinner at the Soda right next to her place 'Brisas del Mar'. We highly recommend Meadows place!!

Próximo a um dos principais poços de surf do mundo. Tem na localização o seu ponto forte! Já as acomodações poderiam melhorar um pouco... Indico para o amantes do surf que não tem apreço pelo conforto.

Hermosa casita. Al aire libre y al mismo tiempo con mucha privacidad. La recomiendo.

Lili was an excellent host and provided a great stay in her jungle cabin. This was my first time in Costa Rica, and I took a chance to stay somewhere off the beaten path, and I am very very pleased with what Lili had to offer. I will note this cabin is not for the squeamish :) seeing as the local geckos and anoles will be your roommates while staying here. There is also no hot water. This however did not bother my boyfriend and I, it was all a part of the experience. On a daily, Lili brought delicious fresh fruit grown on her property. She provided a booklet with all of the local "to dos," what to explore and what to avoid. She answered any and all of the questions we had. If you needed anything she was truly available to help, even offering her phone service and wifi options for very reasonable fees. Almost every day my boyfriend and I stopped for food or a beer in the Jolly Roger which was literally in the driveway of Mira Olas, and we enjoyed walking to the Rio Claro to cool off. There is a lot to explore in the village of Pavones, and I would have loved to spend more time there getting to know the people and maybe attempting to surf ;) With that being said, my boyfriend and I don't surf and even we found plenty to do! We took a local boat across to Matapalo, and I could have died and gone to heaven :) Very secluded, luscious green trees, beautiful swimmable beaches, we saw monkeys, toucans, macaws, giant iguanas and swam in a small cool waterfall pool. Needless to say my boyfriend and I were beyond pleased with out stay in Lili's Jungle Cabin and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a remote stay in the beautiful Costa Rica surfer or not !

Elisabeth's Pavones apt/home is such a fantastic piece of property, and it was a great way to experience a more remote side of Costa Rica. It is secluded, unique, and in my dictionary upscale (I am typically camping when on vacation). It was nice being on the outskirts of Pavones, the surrounding area is teeming with life, and the fruit orchard surrounding the property made eating a slight adventure. Very close too the beach and a trail that offers a great view of the sunset and access to a river. Elisabeth is super nice and very helpful...helpful enough to show me how to clean a fish from the local market.

While there were 5 days out of 7 raining and sometimes heavily, but we still enjoyed the stay in the jungle house. regular visits of squirrel monkeys. Liz was very caring of us from arranging pick up from Paso Canoas to explaining of how to reach San Jose using local means of transport, for which we are very grateful. The prices in three local stores are really inflated, so whoever visit this place better do your shopping (especially beer and rum) in advance in other places and better trust Liz advises.

Elisabeth's jungle cabin is a real treasure. Everything was as presented. Although quite beautiful, the description and images do not give proper justice to the magical quality of this place. I give it 5 stars and then some. During my stay, Elisabeth was out of the country. I was impressed at her responsiveness, and prompt follow ups to my emails. Although, she was a not on site, I felt her presence and (URL HIDDEN) was as if she was actually "there". For the week that I was there, the property was being managed by a woman named Isa. Isa is a sweetheart and hard worker. She took care of all of my needs.

Llegamos tarde en la noche y Elisabeth tenia dejado las indicaciones y las llaves en la puerta. La casa estava lista para recibirnos. El lugar está realmente en el medio de la selva y te sientes parte de la naturaleza. Aun así tiene fácil acceso, un camino para el rio y está cerca de la playa. Una antena de celular cerca de la casa molestó al principio, ya que buscábamos la naturaleza, pero al paso de los dias se volvió sin importancia por los animales que nos visitaban a diario además que por las noches las luces se encontraban apagadas por lo que pudimos apreciar la belleza del cielo noturno. Elisabeth siempre pendiente de nosotros por si necesitábamos algo y nos ofreció frutas de su pomar para nuestro gusto! Una gran experiencia conocer Pavones y quedar en tan increíble lugar.

La casa es muy bonita limpia con todo lo necesario para pasarlo bien una paz y una calma que nos se puede explicar solo por el ruido de tucanes,monos,loros,pajaros,tiene cilantro por toda la finca para las ensaladas buenisimo, diferentes tipos de frutas super organicas, un rio a 5 minutos donde desconectaras totalmente agua pura limpia y cristalina, unas rocas para hecharte unos clavados vamos expectacular. Con buenos restaurantes y la mejor izquierda para surfear... Cocos a monton y gratis que mas quieres pedir en el paraiso... Un 11 total

We stayed at lilis place for a few days and thoroughly enjoyed our time, especially the daily fresh bananas grown on site:) secluded cabin with everything you need to relax but still close to the store and bus stop.

Lugar muito bom, quarto confortável. Proximo da praia e do mercado local com muita natureza!

Die Lage des Condos ist ein Traum! Klein aber fein.

La casa es increíble mejor de lo que muestran las fotos. Las vistas una maravilla. El lugar es precioso también si se busca tranquilidad y descanso. Ideal para nosotros. Pasamos una excelente estadía. Es indispensable vehículo 4x4 para subir a la casa o un auto alto en buen estado. El anfitrión no estaba pero nos comunicamos siempre con él. El casero del lugar es una persona muy amable y servicial. El baño no tiene agua caliente pero es común en el país. Todo perfecto

This place is amazing. The pictures of the view and sunset do no justice to seeing them in person. Santos (grounds keeper) is very nice and welcoming. The house is very quaint and nice. The outdoor shower is a bonus to wash off the sand and sea before going into the house. At night you can hear the howler monkeys and in the day you can see the toucans and the macaws flying around. The driveway is a bit steep but once you go up and down a few times it isn't as daunting. Gustavo was wonderful with communicating about directions and was always quick to respond. We both HIGHLY recommend this house and will definitely go back.

We had a great time here! Great views in a peaceful and beautiful area !

Wonderful location and vet private. We really enjoyed ourselves.

La casa es tan cual se ve en la fotos. Totalmente equipada para una estadía cómoda de dos personas. la vista es increíble! Nuestros desayunos y comidas fueron en el balcón mirando el Océano La atención de Gustavo y Santos merecen un 10. Súper cálidos y atentos a nuestras necesidades Gracias !

stunning view and Gustavo was a great host!

If you're looking for a secluded escape and privacy, this is the place. James was a great host. We'll be back!

The place was perfect. Close to surf, close to restaurants was perfect. The location could not be any better with beautiful landscape and a slight elevation from the beach gives this spot a nice cooler environment with privacy. Best spot in town so happy can't wait to return. The family that runs it was so helpful and easy to talk to. Felt very welcomed. Thank you!

The nicest place to stay in Pavones. The cabanas are located in a private jungle garden so there is added privacy. There was even a sloth living in the garden! You can have your room cleaned as often as you like, just by putting the sign on your door. We chose to have our room cleaned two times over the course of 6 days which was perfect. Jamie and Sean were very helpful with reserving taxis to/from the golfito airport, helping us with general tourist questions and overall extremely friendly. We love Pavones and we will definitely be back to stay at the Riviera again.

Great location near waves and town. Once the bridge is done it'll be even more convenient. Will definitely come back if I return to pavones.

Nos encantó este lugar! En la realidad es mucho mejor que en las fotografías. Es confortable, limpio, y acogedor, muy espacioso; ubicado en un lugar muy tranquilo, rodeado de vegetación y árboles frutales. Jamie y su esposo fueron muy atentos. La propiedad está muy cerca de la playa y del pueblo, además tiene una entrada privada al río. Definitivamente regresaremos!

This is a quiet, private, secluded, and really lovely place to stay in Pavones. The landscaping is immaculate, and large windows on all sides of the studio let in lots of natural light and beautiful views of the garden trees and birds. A short walk through the village takes you to a beautiful sandy beach, an endlessly long surf break, several food stores, a surf shop and some really great places to eat. You really cannot beat the easy, relaxed lifestyle the amenities and location afford. Many of the accommodations this close to the surf break are a bit meager but Riviera is impeccably maintained and elegant in its simplicity. My husband and I came to surf and enjoyed our stay immensely, we will definitely be returning soon. Pura Vida Sean & Jamie!!

La Riviera is a beautiful place situated centrically in the perfect spot, walking distance to the restaurants and surf point - a beautiful place to stay! Thank you Jaime!

Awesome place to stay. Nice big outdoor kitchen and eating area. Nice place and nice people, and it's a 2 minute walk to pavones.

I met nice people while I was here. Ended up staying longer than I originally intended. They were very accommodating. Caza Olas is clean and a short walk from the waves.

Very good place ! Very nice people there ! Thank you , guys !

I visited a lot of Hostels during my time in Costa Rica, and Caza Olas was my favourite. Like all the other great hostels it was clean, affordable, had a fan in the room, and a shared kitchen. I also liked that the dorm slept 4 people instead of 10. However, what really set this place apart from the rest, was the people I met there. All of the staff are incredibly kind and inviting. The type of visitors you'll find there lazing in the hammocks, rinsing their surf boards, or baking banana bread are absolute gems. Not to mention how helpful the owner Andrea is! He lent me a surf board and helped me arrange a 4am taxi to catch my flight. I really felt like I had a family at Caza Olas and the attitude there is laid back and worry free. Needless to say: I miss it.

I would highly suggest staying at High Tide. The beach is just across the street and there's lots of space on the property to roam. Fun time!