Mermaid House in Playa Chiquita, Costa Rica – Home 3206481 House
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- 2 nights min stay
Mermaid House in Playa Chiquita, Costa Rica – Home 3206481
- House
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- 2 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 0.3 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car not necessary
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Spectacular two-story jungle home, 10-minute walk from uncrowded, pristine beaches by public and private (caretaker has key) paths. 25 ft ceilings open into the canopy. All species of birds, monkeys, sloths, and other wildlife surrounds. Two large decks upstairs with spacious living room, modern kitchen and dining area. Exquisite floors, woodwork, etc. One bedroom upstairs, one downstairs (separate entrance) both with bathrooms (upstairs Jacuzzi tub doesn't work but shower fine). Caretaker lives on the property. Very secure. Wi-Fi.
Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: Full bed
Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds - 2 Full baths
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Deck
- Internet access
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Washing machine
- Stereo system
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 14:00, Check out time: 12:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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8 weeks before |
25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
David T.
- Calendar last updated:
- 24 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 10
- Based in:
- United States
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 6 reviews
Very Good
6 reviews
- Excellent
- 4
- Very Good
- 0
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 1
- Terrible
- 1
“The Mermaid House is a gem in the jungle”
Our stay at the Mermaid House in Playa Chiquita was amazing. The beautiful house settled in the jungle had just been refurbished and very clean...Gorgeous! We were blown away by the monkeys howling in… More
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
Response from the owner Christine, thank you for the wonderful review. It was great having you and your friend stay at the Mermaid House. DT
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Really disappointed, run down , uncomfortable,”
House has so much potential. In its hey day would have been wonderful. It requires a lot of maintaince to be suitable. Nothing worked , lighting , fans , light switches , spa bath and showers It is al… More
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Response from the owner I doubt this reviewer read the Trip Advisor description of the Mermaid House! (re Spa, beach access and downstairs bedroom). See pictures! Additionally I reiterated in my welcome note that the Jacuzzi didn't work and the multiple beach accesses are 10 minute walks on various public paths. The caretaker who lives in smaller house within the compound is very conscientious and keeps the grounds and the Mermaid House in lovely condition. His dog is mid-sized and friendly. The downstairs bedroom does indeed have a separate entrance as described in TA and I do not recommend it for small children without an adult. This review is highly inaccurate. Not sure about "hey day" comment as house was built ten years ago and is widely known as most dramatic and comfortable rental in the area. Thank you, David Thoreau.
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“Magnificent place”
My husband and I traveled in Costa Rica for 2 months in March and April of 2015. This house was one of our favorite places during that entire time. The views from upstairs are magnificent. It feels… More
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Response from the owner Thanks Janice. i was a pleasure having you.
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“Paradise in the Jungle”
"My husband and our friends loved staying at the Mermaid House. The house was beautiful, the lighting, architecture, furniture, everything. It's like living in a luxurious tree house. We go… More
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Response from the owner Thanks very much for the time and effort it took to write this thoughtful review of the Mermaid House and the Playa Chiquita area. Best, David Thoreau
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“Beware!”
My family of 4 stayed at the Mermaid House for 3 nights in March. We arrived late at night and had a hard time finding the place as there are no signs or lights around there. We also couldn't get… More
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Response from the owner The Mermaid House has received over a dozen reviews from Flip Key and AirBnB clients and all have been glowing except this one. The house is in fact less that 150 meters from a beautiful private beach. They are two trails off the main road and both less than a five minute walk to the beach. I make a point of telling clients that although the Jacuzzi function of the tree lined master bath tub doesn't work, the shower and the tub itself are spectacular and in perfect working order.
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“Great modern home in a tropical beach town”
This is a great vacation home in a jungle setting. It is right across the street from the tropical beach – with many more walking or biking distance. The house is a solid modern home while at th… More
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Response from the owner Hi Tina, Thanks so much for the review. David Thoreau
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with David (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send David (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact David (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view David the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send David (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send David (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to David (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from David (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. David (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call David (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact David (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send David (the owner) a message.
If David (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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