We really enjoyed our stay. We were there for a week in late May ("rainy season") and pretty much had the place to ourselves. Even though is it technically a hotel with multiple units, it felt more like visiting friends. We had two units for our group of six (couple in their 50s with four kids aged 22, 20, 19, 15) and both units were clean, well maintained, and quiet, with powerful air conditioning. Steve and Martha could not have been nicer or more helpful. They went out of their way to make sure we were happy and enjoying our time in Tamarindo. Martha served up delicious breakfasts every morning and arranged excursions for us (night time turtle tour, day trip to Nicaragua, estuary tour, and sunset catamaran cruise). Yes, the hotel is located uphill from the beach on a bumpy dirt road, and yes, there are stairs to climb to get to the rooms, so this place is not for anyone seeking luxury or who has mobility issues. You might find some bugs or even a lizard in your room but if something like that does happen, you can be sure that Steve and Martha will be there to help. We were very comfortable here and never felt unsafe, even when making our way back to the hotel late at night. If you are a go-with-the-flow kind of person (ie - Pura Vida), this is a great choice for you.
