We arrived to mother dear late sat night after river rafting and few nights in arenal. Jimmy and Debbie were outside to greet us right away and even helped carry our luggage. They were sure to give us all information we needed right away and showed us around in depth. We had alittle food and drinks in the fridge to... More

I could not have asked for anything more! Mother Dear had everything. We had the perfect amount of privacy, the sound of the waves, the cool breeze, and comfort. The house was spotless and very warm and welcoming. With fresh flowers throughout and even a bit of food and drink to get us started! You are steps from the water,... More

Mother Dear is so excellent. The house was beautifully crafted and so private. Jim and Deb were excellent hosts, you wouldn't even know they were there unless you needed them for something, in which case they were very helpful. The location might be the safest place to stay in the entire town. They have an excellent gate system and some... More

My boyfriend and I stayed at Mother Dear after an adventerous trip in Panama. This cottage was absolutely BEAUTIFUL, and just what we were looking for for some peace and relaxation after our Race2adventure trip. The view from our balcony was absolutely breath-taking! Jimmie and Deb were super helpful in orienting us to the area, and we loved going to... More

I took my 14 year old Daughter and myself--it was everything we hoped it would be and more. Debbie and Jim were wonderful and did everything possible to make our stay enjoyable and confortable. Unfortunately we picked up a bug and were out for a day sleeping (probably from all the zip lining and outdoor adventures we had done before... More

My husband and I stayed at Mother Dear for four nights in mid-March. We totally loved the cottage, the beautiful gardens, and the sound of the surf lulling us to sleep. There were two nearby restaurants and more if you went into town, but the kitchen has everything you'll need if you prefer to eat in. Debbie and Jimmie were... More

The best of the 11 different accomodatons we stayed in CR- and by some distance! Location of the apartment, on stilts, some 20 metres from the beach & 40 metres from the ocean is hard to beat. But it's the actual standard of the accomodation itself which excels also- the apartment is large with a huge bathroom, all the facilities... More

This excellent cottage was our absolutly most lovely staying when we visited Costa Rica...the house..... the garden ......the view ..... the owners .... the absolutely relax....... The only miss for us was that we only could stay 3 nights......./love and thanks Eva Ingegerd o Jan Hedberg/SWEDEN

If we ever make it back to Costa Rica, we will only visit/stay at one place! We had 3 nights at Mother Dear in February 2013, and it went way too fast. Had I known the experiences that awaited me on the Oso Peninsula, I truly never would have left Debbie and Jim's AMAZING property. First of all they are... More