When you book
Enjoy a memorable vacation in Nosara! Here is what to expect when you book:
Assistance with airport shuttle or driving directions. I will contact you prior to arrival to learn your travel plans. I will provide detailed driving direction or I can arrange an airport shuttle.
In-person check-in. Check-in hours are 4–9 p.m.. I will greet you at the house to introduce you to the home, provide keys/codes, and answer questions. Check-out is at 10 a.m. For late-night arrivals, in most cases, a self-check-in can be arranged. Please ask.
Welcome package. Courtesy of the homeowner: coffee, milk, locally made banana bread or fresh bread with butter, and/or seasonal fruit. For grocery pre-stock services, please see below.
Guest essentials. The home will be stocked with an adequate supply guest essentials. Bathrooms include shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, toilet paper; and the kitchen includes: trash bags, paper towels, dish soap, salt, pepper, sugar and olive oil. Guests are responsible for restocking as needed during their stay. Beach towels and bed/bath linens are also provided.
Concierge Services for a fee
Grocery pre-stock – $40 + 10% of the total grocery bill. This service must be arranged at least 5 days in advance to review grocery list, clarify specifics, and coordinate pre-payment through a third-party payment app. Remaining funds will be returned in cash at check-in.
Private chef – $40 coordination fee (non-refundable): The fee is paid in advance via a third-party app, and it covers chef sourcing for your requested dates, coordinating menu selection and logistics with your group and the chef. Please note, private chefs have cancellation policies which will be shared at the time of inquiry.
If you prefer to work directly with the chef, I’m happy to share their contact information. Please note that not all chefs speak English.
Full-Service Concierge for a fee
For a full-service concierge experience, I can connect you with an independent concierge who’s ready to help make your vacation enjoyable with a variety of services:
rental car, golf cart, or ATV reservations
provide grocery pre-stock
arrange private cooks and chefs
make restaurant reservations;
coordinate reservations for tours and activities;
reservations for spa treatments or massage at nearby hotels;
referral to nanny services and reserve baby rental equipment; and
other special requests such as birthday cakes, photography, etc.