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Slice Of Paradise, Bungalow for 2, full kitchen & bath, king bed, AC, & gazebo
Playa Matapalo, Punterarenas

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9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 76 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay with amazing hosts
Ron and Giselle were amazing hosts for our wonderful stay at Slice of Paradise. We were entranced by literally hundreds of butterflies as we strolled the 100 meters to the amazing beach; where we could choose to sit in the sun or under the shade of the palms, as we enjoyed the ocean breeze, ocean surf, and amazing sunsets. Ron and Gazelle were very responsive to our needs and requests. They were particularly helpful in sharing local knowledge regarding the excellent area excursions available to enhance our enjoyment of the Costa Rican Pura Vida hospitality. Everything was very easy and we had a wonderful time Thank you, Ron and Giselle! Tom & Lora
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Sunsets, Monkeys, Macaws and more!
My partner, and I can’t say enough about our stay at Slice Of Paradise- the Surf Shack! Ron was a phenomenal host and went out of his way to make us feel welcome, at home and even had some “cold beverages”ready for us upon our arrival that I had requested when I booked the accommodation. 😊 Ron immediately gave us a tour of the Surf Shack, which was fully stocked and included everything that was listed on VRBO. Ron showed us the beautiful beach which was a very short walk across the road where we spent lots of time swimming, walking and enjoying the beautiful sunsets! Ron arranged a private tour for us to go on a Mangrove Boat ride at a very reasonable cost - which we HIGHLY recommend. Ron was available when needed, for instance brought me some Benadryl late in the evening after I had a reaction to something. He also invited us to partake in the festivities he was hosting on New Year’s Eve (fireworks, dancing, traditional tico food) etc. which was a great way to ring in the new year! He even booked us dinner reservations! Ron always included us with things going on in the village, but we never felt pressured to go if we didn’t want to. We highly recommend renting the Surf Shack - we will be returning again! Amanda & Rob
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2024
Thanks for your kind words, all I can say is “THATS MY JOB & I LOVE MY JOB, WE AIM TO PLEASE OUR GUESTS HERE AT SLICE OF PARADISE” We also enjoyed having you as our guests & thank you for helping us bring in the 2024 New Year with our annual New Years celebration. We hope to see you back here again in the near future at Slice Of Paradise. PURA VIDA, RON & GISELLE

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Slothing good time!
We had a truly fantastic time at Ron's bungalow! As we arrived there was a sloth hanging out right at the driveway, definitely foreshadowing the relaxing time we were about to have. The walk from the bungalow to the beach is less than 100m, and the small shop and restaurants in Matapalo are a short drive or walkable themselves. The bungalow itself had everything we needed. We cooked in the kitchen and spent the mornings drinking coffee at the pavilion. We spent a fair amount of time hanging at the beach with chairs and surfboards provided by Ron. Most importantly, we caught the sunset every night! We even grilled on the beach. On another day we took a wildlife sight seeing tour in Siepre with a guide organized by Ron; he was such a help with so much. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and could not recommend Ron and his bungalow enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2024
Andrew & Hallie, Thank you for staying at Slice Of Paradise, we are glad you enjoyed your time here & hope to see you back again in the future. All the wildlife you get to see here helps make Playa Matapalo & Slice Of Paradise a special place to visit not to mention some of the best sunsets one could ever hope to see in Costa Rica while watching the sun sink into the ocean. PURA VIDA, RON & GISELLE

8/10 Good

Anne E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Playa Matapalo
Good value for the price. Bicycles and boogie boards a bonus! Bicycled north through quiet wetlands to end of road & even more remote stretch of beach. Drive to Playa Baru, Dominical & Ventanas for better boogie board waves. Ron, owner, is a wealth of information .
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2022
We're glad you enjoyed your stay, & only wish you could have stayed a little longer with so much to see & do in our area. Hope you will come back again for some more fun in the sun at Slice Of Paradise. PURA VIDA, RON

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A hidden gem.
What an amazing time spent as this hidden gem!! From the nightly visits from the monkey's to BBQ's in the gazebo, bike ride on the beach & horseback riding. My family felt at home. Ron, the owner, was an amazing host. I can't say enough about our time at this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sanford B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time at Slice of Paradise. Rob was an outstanding host. He was always available.
This place is perfectly situated halfway between Quepos and Uvita. We watched monkeys feed on the bananas, walked right out to the beach. And staged our planned activities from here. Our host, Ron, was excellent. Always available and very knowledgeable about the area. He offered great suggestions on where to go and what to see. We will definitely book again on our next trip back to Costa Rica.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2021
It was a pleasure having you as our guests, you were the perfect kind of guests that we like to have at Slice Of Paradise, full of energy & excitement for new adventures. I wish you would have had a few more days so I could have sent you to some of my other secret spots. I'll be looking forward to your next visit to send you to more local waterfalls and site seeing to see lots of wildlife. PURA VIDA & HURRY BACK

10/10 Excellent

Autumn J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location!
Beautiful location on a private beach! Hosts were very accommodating and had multiple wonderful suggestions of how to spend our time in the area. Location, location, location!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2021
Larry & Autumn, Thank you & we send a 5 star rating back at you for being our guest at Slice Of Paradise. There are so many more adventurous & beautiful places to send you in our area so we hope to see you again on your next trip to Costa Rica. PURA VIDA

10/10 Excellent

Byron B.

Slice of paradise indeed
We recently stayed in the surf shack and loved every minute of it. Ron was super helpful and accomidating in every way. The propery was perfect for relaxing in the gazibo or playing in the surf. So thankful we found this gem to come back to next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Affordable option - Pura Vida Costa Rica
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay thanks to Ron's hospitality. The beach was practically deserted and just stunning (jungle meets the sea). The water was so warm, perfect for jumping in the large waves and boogie boarding. We especially enjoyed our day exploring the towns south of Matapalo - lots of waterfalls, caves and quaint beach towns. Our 9 year old loved the morning "monkey show" outside our bungalow, watching them feast on Ron's bananas. We spent a day in Quepos at Manuel Antonio and a catamaran/snorkle/sunset cruise. It was a good recommendation from Ron based on what we thought we wanted to do but, honestly, but felt too crowded, touristy and over-rated. We enjoyed exploring on our own far better - it felt more authentic. We would recommend checking out RainMakers north of Quepos. It's a suspension bridge meets waterfall swimming kind of place (but way less touristy than Mistico in LaFortuna/Arenal). Overall, we had a wonderful stay and are plotting about how and when we can go back. Thanks for everything, Ron!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

laura b.

Amazing place and location
Ron's studio bungalow was perfect for us (2 adults). This place is definitely a slice of paradise! Ron is great and very helpful if you need recommendations on the area. 10 out of 10!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Rooms were clean and comfy. Ron was amazing. The nearby beach is beautiful and private.
We stayed at Slice of Paradice for several nights in March 2018 with our 3 teenage kids. There was plenty of room for everyone. The gazebo right outside was perfect for dozing in the hammocks and coffee in the morning. The nearby beach was lovely-soft sand and almost empty. We saw sloths and white faced monkeys. Ron was helpful and attentive. We would definitely go back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Valerie K.

Wish we could have stayed longer!
We had a great time staying at Ron’s bungalow. There is much to see and do in the area and Ron was very helpful in giving us advice on where to go and what to see. He also set up a zip line tour and sunset cruise for us. We couldn’t have asked for better hospitality - Thank you Ron! Hope to be back again one day for a longer stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks Valerie & Bryon, It was a pleasure having you as my guest and hope you come back soon for a longer stay next time. There so much more for you to see & do in our area. PURA VIDA, RON

8/10 Good

Kirsten H.

The location of this property is great; not exactly right on the beach like we thought but great
Ron takes AMAZING care to make sure that his guests know the best places to eat and which tours are the best!! He arranged an all day boat tour for us which was fantastic; we saw whales, dolphins and swam with turtles and beautiful fish!! The monkey show is surreal and makes this location in the jungle such a unique experience!!! The studio bungalow has great air conditioning but it was lacking some updates such as a toilet and mattress and a clean fridge which are important. The kitchen needs some more utensils for the true chef at heart such as tongs, good knives and a great frying pan. We didn't mind eating out but part of the reason we stay in a Home Away is to do some cooking. The gazebo with the hammocks is a perfect spot to relax and listen to the sounds of the jungle and the ocean at the same time!!! Rob definitely wants his guests to be happy during their stay and this wasn't much appreciated!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Kirsten & Rob, thanks for being my guest and what a beautiful day we picked to go to Cano Island, it was an experience & adventure I will alway remember listening to the whales singing and communicating with each other & the snorkeling was also great that day. So sorry for the upgrades that needs attention & hadn't been done before your arrival date . Its the end of the season & you were my last guest until the new high season begins Dec.1st. The items you mentioned are already being addressed and there will be new utensils for the kitchen by then. My apologies for the stains on the toilet seat, the cleaning lady had used harsh cleaning chemicals on the plastic seat that she should not have used and it left it with a stain. I will be getting a new toilet seat this weekend when I'am in San Jose. I very much appreciate your input that needs to be addressed to keep my guest happy and comfortable in the bungalow. Thanks again for being my guest at Slice Of Paradise, I enjoyed your company and visiting with you & Rob & especially going on our trip together to Cano island on your tour. I think you also had a wonderful white water rafting experience with my guest in my other bungalow. I hope to see you back again one day. I think what you meant to type on your last comment is, "Ron" not Rob, "Definitely wants his guest to be happy during their stay and this WAS much appreciated". You are so right about that. As they always say in Costa Rica PURA VIDA. RON

10/10 Excellent

Mark H., Belmont, California

Great spot, low key, 100 yards from the beach.
We loved our stays at Ron's Slice of Paradise. It was much better suited to our family than the hustle and bustle of touristy Manuel Antonio. Ron showed us a couple of nearby sloths. (there are a lot of them if you keep your eyes open). He also had a great beginner surfboard that he leant me. The sea was fairly rough (3-4 ft waves) while we were there, so probably not ideal for small kids or weak swimmers.... but we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jared A., Orangeville, UT

Such a great place!!!
My wife and I, along with our 2 teens stayed at Slice of Paradise for almost 2 weeks. We loved everything about it! The location is great...practically on the beach. We had almost the whole beach to ourselves, and had a good time boogie boarding and riding beach cruisers. It's close enough to buzz down to Dominical or up to Manuel Antonio/Quepos. There were a couple of good food options right in Matapalo. It was nice to swing in the hammocks under the gazebo and hop on the WiFi. Ron was a great host! He took us kayaking through the mangroves, helped us book a snorkeling cruise, SUP tour, waterfall hikes, etc. Thanks for a memorable vacation!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
It was very nice to have you as my guest Jared & family. I do believe we got everything crossed off you list that the family wanted to do and then some. Hope to see you back one day for some more adventures in Paradise. PURA VIDA, RON

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien O.

Liked: Cleanliness
À côté de la mer!!
Magnifique bachelor avec commodités pour cuisiner ce qui vous fait envie. Quelques soucis avec l’eau chaude mais une volonté indéniable du propriétaire pour régler le problème! Très belle découverte! Beaucoup de choses à faire dans les environs (kayak, trek etc..)
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks for being our guest Sebastien, Hope you come back next year with your 3 children to have some more fun on the beach and do some exploring at some other waterfalls & beautiful hikes in the jungle. Your kids will love the daily monkey show at Slice Of Paradise. PURA VIDA, RON