What Our Guests Are Saying About villa Isla Azul

April 27 - May 2, 2024

Brooks Group of 8, Dothan, AL

Hello Steve,

I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to share my thoughts on our recent stay at Villa Isla Azul. I cannot express how delighted both my guests and I were with every aspect of our experience.

Having stayed at numerous places over the years, I always take the time to reflect on each trip and gather feedback from the other guests. This stay, however, has set a new benchmark. As a travel agent, it is crucial for me to personally experience the places I recommend to ensure I can vouch for the quality and service of the properties I represent. I can confidently say that Villa Isla Azul exceeded all my expectations.

The accommodations were flawless. The villa was impeccably maintained, beautifully decorated and equipped with everything we could possibly need. There wasn't a single detail overlooked, and it was clear that a lot of thought and care went into making the villa a perfect retreat.

The staff, however, truly made our stay exceptional. Antonio's kind smile and unwavering attention to detail made us feel incredibly welcome. His dedication, from preparing drinks to setting the table, was unmatched.

Jami, was nothing short of amazing in the kitchen. Her culinary skills were a delight, both in flavor and presentation. Each meal she prepared surpassed the previous one. We had planned to explore local restaurants more, but after experiencing Jami's cooking, we all agreed that nothing compared to her incredible meals.

Lastly, Antonia's housekeeping was fast, efficient and impeccable. Her meticulous care ensured that the villa was always spotless. I didn't feel a speck of dirt anywhere. Antonia's kindness and discreet presence added to the overall pleasant atmosphere.

I would love to continue recommending Villa Isla Azul and any other properties you manage.

Kind regards,

Sandy

February 6 - February 2.13.24

Miles Group of 9, Ridgefield, WA

My husband and I were at one the of the Costa Rica Villas 7 years ago with a group from Texas. Everything was so wonderful that we often talked about it. We were describing our experience to a group of 7 friends about a year ago in Washington, and they all decided they wanted to go. I contacted Steve, the manager for the properties, who is great and easy to work with. He, along with Kay, are extremely responsive and take care of all of the details of your stay.

Within a couple of days, we were all booked. We immediately started worrying that maybe we had praised it too much and our friends would have unrealistic expectations. Well, we just returned and ALL expectations were met and exceeded. We didn’t have any reason to worry. Although this was a different villa (smaller), Villa Isla Azul was even better than the first one where we had stayed.

First, the view was absolutely breath-taking and it would be very hard to beat. We had a great view from everywhere, although the one from the pool was our favorite. The pool was the best ever, with its negative edge, but also because there was always some shade and sun. For the sun worshippers in our group, that was perfect, but for those of us that needed some shade, we could enjoy it as well.

Although the villa itself was a perfect set-up, what made it the best was the staff. Maria prepared the house perfectly for our arrival and kept it immaculate the entire time. Both our chef, Yamileth, and our bartender, Antonio, catered to our needs and wants from 7:00 to 7:00. The meals were all delicious and presented as if were eating in a 5 star restaurant. Antonio always helped her in between making and serving us our frozen beverages. It didn’t take long for us to realize our favorite was his Antonio speciale, which had bananas, pineapple, strawberries and rum. The best part was he always greeted us and served us with a beautiful smile. The week was truly paradise, and it was very difficult to say good-bye to our new friends. We are back home now but our memories will keep us happy until we can return.

January 13 - January 20, 2024

Tucker Group of 9 Plymouth, NH

We were a group of 9 adults. It was truly a magical stay and we are already thinking about when our next visit will be!

House- The house was everything we had hoped for and more. From the minute we got out of the van and saw the view until we headed home it never got old. Every bedroom was immaculate and decorated perfectly. It was great that each bedroom had a bathroom attached. The living room area was cozy and well decorated as well, however we didn't spend much time in here. The outside and pool area was perfect; I loved that all the meals were served outside. We spent pretty much all waking hours outside. We heard the monkeys in the morning time, but never saw them. We did see many birds and a couple of large iguanas. 

Staff- Antonio was fantastic, serving us drinks and getting us where we needed to be. The food was all delicious, the chef is an amazing cook! Everything was so tasty and well presented! the housekeeper did a fantastic job each and every day! All three people were fantastic!

Tours and Extras- Allan's son, Alen, was so helpful. He planned all our trips including the transportation. First thing we did was jet ski down on Ocotal Beach, Antonio dropped us off and we hopped on the jet skis for the next hour. It was so much fun! After jet skis we had a drink and a snack at Father Roosters. Monday, we were off to Diamante  for zoo and zip lining. The superman zip line was an adrenaline rush for sure! Tuesday, we did a snorkeling and sunset cruise on the Don Bosco sailboat. We snorkeled and then stopped at the beach and saw & monkeys just hanging out. the sunset was beautiful! Wednesday, the husbands did a fishing trip and had a great time. They came back with blackfin tuna that was grilled up for dinner that night. Wednesday afternoon we had massages at the villa. This was super convenient  and they were great massages! Thursday, we went to La Leona Waterfall with Allan. This was amazing. Definitely was a little bit of a challenging hike but La Leona was worth it! Allan and Renee were terrific guides! Friday we requested a ride from Allan to Coco Beach; we had drinks and lunch and some souvenir shopping.

Overall it was super fun! I have talked about this trip with many friends.

April 1 - April 8, 2023

Thank You for Villa Azul and the Best Spring Break Yet!

Hi Kay and Steve – We had an amazing time at Villa Azul last week! Antonio and crew spoiled us to death, and I’m quite sure all adults came back several pounds heavier. We were able to get an equal amount of adventure and relaxation. And we all loved the new dog!! We woke up one morning to about a dozen howler monkeys in the mango tree (I think they were mangos, but the tree next to the drive way.)

McCarthy Group of 11 from Atlanta, GA

February 9, 2020

Just got back and had a wonderful time!!! First, the views from the pool are terrific.

More important is the staff was awesome. Yama’s cooking was as wonderful and better than most restaurants. Her smile every morning was the start to another great day. Antonio took great care of everything. Maria did laundry everyday for us and kept up with our mess.

This was one of our best trips!

John