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119 Anúncios · Cocles
119 Anúncios · Cocles
I cannot say enough nice things about Lourdes's place! I'd describe it as a luxurious cabin, with a fully functioning kitchen, separate bathroom with rain shower and a four-poster bed with lots of closet space. There's a lot of outside space too including a big dining table, BBQ, and an amazing 'relaxation' porch with hammock and rocking chairs which looks out on to the jungle. If you're lucky you might see some fantastic wildlife including monkeys and humming birds. At night you'll be soothed to sleep with the sounds of the jungle! Lourdes was such an attentive host, she left some food for us in the fridge and lots of extras to help us cook with. She told us all about the area, local buses, beaches, restaurants, and she even gave us a lift to town on a couple passions. Lourdes is an example of the perfect host, I cannot rate her and her place highly enough! By the way, the photos don't do this place justice.
SimonFebruary 2017The host canceled this reservation 48 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.
HenryEl terreno en el que está la vivienda es hermosísimo, rodeado de naturaleza, hay un río pequeño detrás de la propiedad. Se pasa muy tranquilamente. Hay un espacio para asar carne. Está cerca de la calle principal, se puede ir caminando ahí y a la playa. Para una estadía tranquila, es un excelente lugar. Los anfitriones son gente sumamente amable y simpática, están disponibles para lo que sea necesario. Muy recomendado.
PatriciaJanuary 2017Una excelente atencion, un lugar super lindo y centrico 100% recomendado.
RandyJanuary 2017This is a beautiful home in the jungle complete with all of the sounds of toucans parrots and howler monkeys. And just a short walk or bikeride to the beach. The house is perfect set up so we were able to cook our own meals and enjoy time away from the beach in a beautiful jungle back yard that's got some really nice fruit trees. We stayed here for 3 weeks and wish we could stay for longer. Lourdes is such a beautiful and warm host who gave us our space but was very close by if we needed anything. One of my favorite things to do in the late afternoon was to sit on the hammock out back and watch the toucans fly back to their nest in a large tree across the road. Very clean very comfortable. Great host great spot Thankyou Lourdes. Doug and Crystal.
DougMarch 2017What a lovely, charming home this is, just perfect for two people. The outside space is amazing and it's pretty great to see monkeys and sloths hanging out in the trees. Lourdes is a great asset to have as well - she is so helpful!
RebeccaFebruary 2017Tipo de acomodação
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Encontramos la villa exactamente como se describe en el anuncio. Todo muy limpio, cómodo con todo lo necesario para disfrutar nuestra estadía. La piscina es totalmente privada y desde el deck pudimos escuchar las aves y ver varios animales. Mi bebé de 2 años la paso increíble. He visitado muchas veces esta zona y este lugar es mi favorito hasta el momento.
LeticiaJuly 2016I will always cherish my memories of staying, no living! at Villas Kasha. There are so many things that I appreciated about our visit. For starters, Tania and Henri are very special people. They are beyond the normal descriptions of hosts...they were everything you would ever want in a host and were more like kind, caring and respectful neighbors/friends. This home is incredibly special. We felt so intimate with the nature around us and yet pampered and our every need taken care of. I am back at home now in California in my home by the beach and I still dream of being in this home! If you love nature, do yourself a great favor and book this beautiful home!
ElizabethJuly 2015Tania's place was beautiful. The property itself was beautiful, as was the house. The open air concept of the house was wonderful. My husband and I were really able to disconnect from the world and relax. The bed was very comfortable as were the pillows, which was a pleasant surprise. I don't normally mention the pillows in my reviews, but when you travel it's so nice to have but it is also very rare to find. I highly recommend this rental.
ClaireSeptember 2016Tania and Henri are excellent hosts! The villa is just as pictured and a fantastic choice! We were very satisfied with our stay! Perfect place to kick back after a day on the beach or exploring to refresh and chill out away from the main strip. The pool is perfect...right size, clean, surrounded by huge trees, monkeys, birds, frogs, and a sweet little creek. Private gated parking and 10 minute walk to grocery store and a couple of restaurants. I would recommend renting a small SUV in general for the exploring the area. Flat screen TV loaded with 10 or so movies in case you want to stay in one night. The space is ideal for a couple. Tania and Henri are very accessible, accommodating, and very respectful of your privacy. The A/C was top notch...and the place seemed brand new. My wife and I would definitely book this place again. Thank you Tania and Henri !
JasonMarch 2016Tania and Henri were great hosts and the house is exactly what we expected! It was a beautiful house that gave off that "cut off from the world" feeling. The house was far enough from Puerto Viejo as to not hear all the people and partying but instead hear the beautiful sounds of the jungle, yet it was close enough to a super market and Puerto Viejo to get there. The AC helped make the bedroom comfortable for sleeping and we were pleasantly surprised by how comfortable the bed and pillows were!! We had a bit of a difficult time getting to the house from San Jose and by the time we made it, it was late and we had no way of contacting Tania to let her know, but she greeted us none the less, late at night with smiles and with fruit and coffee ready to make our first morning a bit easier. Tania and Henri were there, ready and helpful if and when we needed it but were great in giving us privacy and quite honestly, we could easily forget someone else is there when we just wanted to be alone! Great house, great hosts, and great town. Cannot wait to visit again!!
MarcinOctober 2016Villas Kasha, Tania and Henri were exceptional. The accommodations are impeccably done and in a great location. Just close enough to anything you might need, but just far enough away to help you feel like a local instead of a tourist. I can't say enough about the pristine beauty of their property and the hillside on which it stands. Tania and Henri were excellent hosts, and I enjoyed practicing my spanish with Tania as we tried to communicate stories about our mutual CR experiences. My wife, one year old, and I enjoyed it immensely and we can't wait to see them both again!
PeterAugust 2015This is a great place!! Clean, quiet, comfortable, with all the needed amenities!! Great design! You can just relax in the swimming pool area while listening the sounds of nature! You are quite close of the town, beaches and restaurants, but still you have an absolutely privacy. I look forward to be back!
LuisaApril 2016Si esta algo alejada de la calle principal, pero eso es lo que ayuda a que uno se desconecte de todo. Tania y su esposo fueron muy amables en todo momento.
AlejandraOctober 2016Tipo de acomodação
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This hidden gem is magical. You feel a sense of peace the moment you pull up to the house. Right on a river and you are able to hear all the wildlife around. Cozy cottage.
BrittanyJanuary 2017Linda is just an incredible host, and her true Caribbean guest home is just the perfect mix of authentic and comfort. Right on a river in the jungle, yet close to everything. The house is in a walkable location, easy to access food, stores and so forth. You can take a taxi very cheaply to downtown, or bike if you like to. I highly recommend using the kayak or canoe to paddle a few mins down the river (in front of the house) to the ocean beach. WHAT a beautiful experience. Also, Linda is a wealth of information, she can give you the best tips on places to eat, drink, visit etc. She seems to be friends with EVERYONE!
ChristinaFebruary 2017Linda's place was excellent. Upon arrival there was no pressure to be there at a set time. Linda lives on the property and was very accessible and helpful as she knows the area very well from years of living there. The first morning we saw howler monkeys, iguanas, and toucans right on property. We also took the canoe down to the small secluded beach, which provided a great trip in the mangroves where we spotted two sloths. I usually rent kayaks to go up the estuaries and they usually cost $10 for a couple hours, so access to the kayak was a treat. The cabina is also a 3 minute walk to the Super Cocles, where we were able to buy all of the goods we needed to cook at home. Overall it was a great stay, I will definitely be back!
BridgetJanuary 2017My family of 4 stayed at Linda's cozy home for 3 nights. First of all Linda is supper nice and a great host. We were her second guests ever, and she was very open to suggestions on how she could improve things for us and for future guests. She provided a thorough listing of things to do in the area and how to get around. The home was cozy and had everything we needed for our stay. Beds were comfy with new linens, the fridge is new, widows had screens to keep the bugs out. The location is central and quite, but you may need to rent some bikes to get around if you don't have a car. We would definitely stay at Linda's again.
ChrisDecember 2016We booked last minute with Linda and she was lovely to accommodate us and even provide extras like chocolate and a yummy pineapple. Place is beautiful clean spacious and safe. Easy access to puerto viejo and cocles. Very grateful and would contact to stay again. Thank u !!!
KimDecember 2016Linda's place is nestled on a little piece of jungle river, and I suggest you take advantage of the canoe! We saw an iguana, a Jesus Lizard and heard lots of howler monkeys as we took a paddle. Linda was friendly and eager to help us with anything we needed. Great host and a cool spot to unwind.
JoshMarch 2017Linda's cottage is charming and efficient. It was the perfect home in Costa Rica for me and my partner. 1. Linda is an wonderful person and a very warm inclusive host. She is my favorite air B&B host so far. Linda has the exceptional talent for creating an atmosphere in which you feel the utmost privacy and yet she is right next door, available to help with any details or good information you need to have an amazing wonderful time here in Puerto Veiejo. She also made us feel especially welcomed with fresh flowers when we arrived. 2. The cottage is outfitted for cooking simple meals and has the added luxury of a warm shower and cold water dispenser in the refrigerator. We shopped at the grocery store around the corner and the farmer's market and were able to cook many delicious meals on our own. We had many delicious meals in the area restaurants, with great recommendations from Linda. 3. The river out back of the cottage is amazingly beautiful and extremely convenient to the beach. WE made a daily ritual of taking the canoe to the beach and spending hours swimming and picnicking. We were delighted by daily sightings of wildlife, including a large family of howler monkeys frolicking in a tree outside the cottage and a sloth swimming across the river. 4. The cottage is very well located, just a bike ride away from everything needed. If you are looking for a resort type vacation, this is not the right place for you. This cottage is a clean, safe and quiet place to relax and enjoy the local vibe of locals as if you lived here year round. 5. I would highly recommend Linda's cottage for a real genuinely Costa Rican adventure!
PandoraFebruary 2017We stayed at Linda's during a spur-of-the-moment trip to Costa Rica. She was super-helpful from the very start; helping with arrangements for shuttle service to the house, suggesting hotels for a stop-over in San Jose and more. She even spoke by phone with our shuttle driver when he had difficulty finding the cottage(URL HIDDEN) The cottage is an authentic Caribbean-style two-room wooden house with a small bathroom and basic kitchen (small fridge, toaster and 2-burner camp stove). While small and simple, it was in a peaceful setting and a comfortable place to come back to after a day at the beach. The cottage is attached to Linda's own house, but she and her young daughter were respectful of our privacy. We hardly knew they were there(URL HIDDEN) Linda helped arrange bike rentals for us, which I would highly recommend for getting around(URL HIDDEN)There are lots of things to do nearby, including several beaches: Playa Cocles is within a 15 minute walk/bike ride, and Punta Uva (our favorite because of the calmer water and wide beach) is about a 20 minute bike ride. The Jaguar Rescue Center is within an easy bike ride as well(URL HIDDEN) There is an abundance of great food & drink options - from nearby "Tasty Waves" (awesome 2 for 1 tacos on Tuesdays), to a local French bakery just down the road, or take a taxi into Puerto Viejo where bars and unique restaurants are plentiful...and everything is delicious! We tried almost all the places Linda suggested and were not disappointed! Linda mentions in her listing that she offers concierge services, and this is where she shines. She is full of suggestions and always happy to help make reservations, or coordinate taxi service, bike rentals, etc. I don't know what we would have done without her help - thank you, Linda for being such a great host!
TeresaJanuary 2017Tipo de acomodação
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I really enjoyed staying here, it's a beautiful space in the more quiet Cocles which is just south of Puerto Viejo (about 10-15 min bike ride). There is a spot to rent bikes 2 min walk from the house. This place wasn't perfect, but it was perfect for me. The first couple of nights we were there, I think they were having issues with the water line? Running water wasn't 100% available. It seemed to be okay afterwards. Bed is a beautiful king size, however not the most comfortable (mattress probably needs to be turned or changed). Definitely bring bug spray with you! I would absolutely stay here again, and I do recommend it. This spot probably isn't for you though if you are a bit high maintenance.
JenniferApril 2016excelente lugar para relajarse
allamsolanoOctober 2016We spent 10 wonderful days with Manu in his perfectly rustic Jungle Loft. Manu was the perfect host, and he and his volunteers were friendly and super helpful whenever we needed anything. The living area is cozy, the bedroom was comfortable and the bathroom and hot shower were exactly what we needed after a full day of exploring. Looks exactly like the pictures! You can see and feel the love and passion Manu has for his extraordinary property. We spent lots of time lounging in the outdoor living space listening to the sounds of the jungle and saw monkeys, birds and other wildlife right from the comfort of the couch! The wifi was crazy good, we even streamed netflix on rainy nights. Gata the cat was a welcome visitor as she patrols the area of anything unwanted, and Pita the dog became our personal escort and greeter. (She is a Special spirit and we miss her!) location is excellent as long as you want to stay outside of the hectic part of town, (which we did) conveniences close enough for a couple of middle aged hippies to get around just fine on our rented bicycles. The beach is steps away and quickly became our favorite beach in town. Highly recommended place to stay for a quiet, rustic jungle experience with a fabulous beach steps away! Thank you Manu!
SarahSeptember 2016My wife and I didn't meet Manu but Olividar was very quick to respond to any requests we had while staying. The house was really nice and out of town, a lot more quiet which was what we wanted. Thanks again for everything!
TimDecember 2016Amazing and relaxing home inside the jungle..wouldn't hesitate to come back.
CarlosNovember 2016Manu was great and make me fell at home. He put a lot of love to he's property and the place has a cozy good vibe!
DiMarch 2016Manu was extremely friendly and helpful! He was there when we arrived and made sure we were comfortable. He was also available to offer suggestions on places to eat and beaches to visit. The property was extremely comfortable and about a 5 minute walk from a huge, gorgeous beach. Close enough to Puerto Viejo and other beaches that there's lots to do around, but extremely quiet and peaceful.
JessicaNovember 2015Really nice airy loft in a lush jungle setting in a quite area close to the beach. The loft is set high up from the ground so that bugs and mosquitos are less likely to enter than on ground level. The outside living area is spacious and really nice to just hang around and watch the wildlife surrounding the house. We saw sloths on multiple occasions. There's even a second, smaller balcony on the other side with a hammock. The bed is huge and features a mosquito net. The bathroom is pretty large as well and there's hot water in both, the shower and the sink. The kitchen is well stocked and the next supermarket is a 5 minute bike ride or 15 minute walk away. We very much enjoyed every day of our one month stay here. Fully recommended!
FelixAugust 2016Tipo de acomodação
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Un po' freddo e umido
FrancescoJanuary 2017Anna and Chad's place was incredible - the nicest place we stayed on our backpacking vacation for sure. The pictures don't do it justice! This place is very spacious - two large bedrooms, big back deck, and large living and dining area. Everything was so comfortable and CLEAN! Highly recommend. Also, Anna was SO responsive through the Airbnb app. She responded to questions we had in seconds and was so helpful arranging transportation for us and waking up super early to help us check out before sunrise. You'll love your stay here!
AshleyJanuary 2017This is a lovely rustic house well worth the money. The name Toucan Roost is perfect as there were toucans to be observed all day. About 800 m to the main road, but you can still hear the sea. The house is perfect for nature lovers as it i situated into the wild. It has a wonderful veranda where you can sit and enjoy all the sounds of nature, especially if you bring something to avoid being bitten by insects ( not many of them actually).The house is also perfect for families and self catering as there is a good shop close by (with a good chice of wines!). We loved staying there and Anna was the perfect host, very helpful and answered our questiones without delay. Thank you for a very good time, we would love to come back!
NinaJanuary 2017ruhige im Wald gelegene Unterkunft. Aufgeweckt wird man morgens durch die Brüllaffen, welche sich unter anderem auch auf Bäumen direkt vor dem Haus aufhalten. Gemütliche Terasse mit Hängematte für den Morgenkaffee inmitten des Waldes mit all seinen Tieren und Geräuschen - eine tolle Erfahrung. Anna und Chad sind sehr hilfsbereit und immer sofort zur Stelle, sollte ein Problem auftreten. Sie haben uns auch immer wieder Tipps gegeben, sei dies für Ausflüge, Essen etc. Der Urlaub in Puerto Viejo war eine tolle Erfahrung und wir waren gerne Gast in diesem Haus.
ArminJanuary 2017The host clearly aims to please, in all fairness. She was kind enough to allow early check in, however this still could not compensate for the depressive state of the casita. Dark and cavernous with high ceilings, it's a short drive from a paved road in the typical rough, hilly, Costa Rica style. It is protected by a wooden gate and has adequate parking behind the gate. There is a backyard deck, but the property is not a particularly attractive nor well landscaped- in a place where most rentals have an abundance of colorful flowering tropical plants. The kitchen appliances are there, but very worn and shabby. There was no washer as described in the listing, and it was the only place on our trip where we were advised not to drink the tap water? A dispenser and water was provided. According to the instruction sheet provided upon arrival, you are expected to remove your own garbage, and they ask you to take recycling to the next town over!? I have never heard of such a thing! Over all, I was "underwhelmed", and left early. All I can say about it is "meh", there are more unique, exciting, cleaner, and better places to be while here. I chose to leave after one night instead of four, rather than have regrets of spending my last days of vacation in such a place.
AnneJanuary 2017House is as described in the photos. It is located on a secondary road, like 300 meters off the main road, so it is still close to everything in Puerto Viejo and Cocles, but it gives you a privacy feeling since it's not in the main road. Please it's in the middle of the forest so from the back yard you will be able to see all kind of birds and even monkeys if you are lucky. Anna was puntual and receive us upon arrival on the house and explain us all related to the house. It has wifi and cable. At the house everything was very clean and neat. As a resume I will definitely go back to Anna&Chad's place when back in Puerto Viejo.
JorgeJanuary 2017Beautiful house in the middle of the jungle with all the comfort you need. Warm welcome from Anna & Chad. Great stay. Thank you.
DelphineAugust 2016Nuestra estancia fue maravillosa, la casa se encuentra ubicada en el bosque, todas las mañanas despertábamos con el sonido de las aves y monos aulladores. Cuenta con una terraza ideal para apreciar el atardecer en compañía de la naturaleza. La casa es muy bonita, amplia y fresca. Además cuenta con todo lo necesario para una agradable estancia. Anna es una chica muy agradable y siempre estuvo pendiente a nuestras consultas.
GabrielaDecember 2016Tipo de acomodação
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Irene et Wolfgang sont des hôtes très agréables, serviables et à l'écoute. Ils parlent anglais, espagnol, allemand et français!! Les logements sont très mignons et bel et bien en plein milieu de la forêt tropicale comme le dit l'annonce. De plus, la région est magnifique et présente beaucoup d'activités (pas forcément payantes) à découvrir absolument! Nous sommes vraiment ravis de notre séjour chez Irène et vous recommandons très fortement de passer quelques jours là-bas.
ClémentJanuary 2015Irene was a very accommodating host. The room was as advertised, and very spacious. The location was perfect for us to head into town, but far enough away not to be in the constant traffic jam that happens there. Irene even showed us a few animals including two sloths!
DeniseJanuary 2016El tucan jungle lodge really is a one of a kind jungle-paradise experience. The hosts - irene and wolfgang - are very friendly hosts and as they have been living here for 10years, perfect guides who know everything to do in this area. The lodges are tightly integrated into the jungle, with a small river close by, you're bound to see leguans, kolibris, agudis, racoons, sloth and more. The rooms are spacious and clean - its so comfi its often hard to leave the place ;). Although its in the jungle, the best carribean beach spots are just a 10minute walk away. If you are looking for a relaxed, eco-friendly stay, I can only but highly recommend el tucan. Thx wolfgang and irene for making us feel at home :)
FlorianNovember 2013La estancia donde Irene estuvo excelente : me acogio muy bien, el lugar es super lindo y muy muy tranquilo, la habitacion muy confortable y limpia. Recomendo sin duda alguna!
EliseJanuary 2017Irène nous a super bien accueillis, nous nous sommes tout de suite senti bien à peine arrivés! Le lieu est exceptionnel, des bungalows en plein dans la jungle, on pouvait y voir depuis notre hamac des paresseux et des singes! Le logement est très propre et confortable en plus elle fourni tous les jours des serviettes propres. Nous recommandons absolument ce logement ou nous avons passé un super moment! Merci encore Irène!
VeronicaMarch 2016Irene war sehr freundlich und half uns sehr den Weg mit dem Bus bzw. später mit dem Taxi zu finden. Vor Ort wurden wir herzlich begrüsst. Das Haus selber war in einem super Zustand und für ein Dschungel-Übernachtungserlebnis perfekt geeignet. Das Haus wurde täglich gereinigt und die Betten waren gemacht wenn wir heim kamen. Wir konnten Fahrräder mieten mit welchen wir perfekt und flexibel überall hin konnten. Wir waren sehr zufrieden und freuen uns gerne wieder zu kommen.
DariaJanuary 2015We loved stay here. It was a bit farther out of town and away from the beach than we thought it would be. But being in the middle of the jungle with all kinds of animals around made up for it. Irene was a very hospitable host, and was very helpful with all of our questions.
JohnDecember 2016Great place if you want to get close to the wildlife of the jungle. Reccomended if that is what you are looking for!
VegardJanuary 2017Tipo de acomodação
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Staying at Amelie's jungle beach house was a unique and very fun experience! Despite its unique and creative design, the house offers all the amenities that a city person would be used to. I didn't have a chance to meet Amelie, but her friend Claudine was an awesome and very helpful host and Papaya was a very cool cat!
IvoFebruary 2017We have just rented this home for three nights ... the place is gorgeous, even better than the photo's! We loved staying here as it is close to the beach, and we loved drifting off to sleep with the sound of the Howler monkeys nearby in the forest. Amelie was amazing to deal with. Thanks for renting us your beautiful home.
CarolynDecember 2016Disfrutamos mucho los días en la casa! El diseño de la casa nos gustó mucho y la decoración es. Muy linda, el jardín es hermoso y la regadera abierta es riquísima. Los cuartos, aunque un poco pequeños están bien pero lo mejor es la cocina, que está súper bien equipada (la mejor que hemos tenido hasta ahora!), cocinar es una delicia! La ubicación es muy buena y de fácil acceso desde la carretera. Amelie fue muy atenta con nosotros y todo estaba listo cuando llegamos. La pasamos muy bien!
IvanJanuary 2017Stay Here! Amelie's property will be on your mind for the rest of your days; you can walk to everything, toucans flying through the trees, howler monkeys in the distance, chickens roaming the yard, reading on the couch and having the entire backyard/jungle at your fingertips, modern and cozy, great kitchen, mosquito netting for worry free sleeping, and the best house cat of all time...Papaya! I wish I was back there right now! Thanks for everything.
ToddFebruary 2017Une expérience unique, le luxe en pleine jungle et à quelques minutes de marche de la plage.
AnnieFebruary 2017Une expérience unique, le luxe en pleine jungle et à quelques minutes de marche de la plage.
AnnieFebruary 2017A unique architecture not to be missed! The open spaces of this house, which is fully integrated in the tropical environment, are fantastic. Our host made sure that our stay was a great experience. And a short walk to one of the most beautiful beaches of the area. Fully recommended.
KerstenJanuary 2017My fiancé and I stayed here for 4 nights and it was exactly what we wanted from a vacation home. Amelie pays close attention to details, so not only is the place exceptionally clean upon arrival, but also beautifully designed and decorated. She was extremely easy to reach if something was needed. The house is the perfect place to relax and is close enough to everything for it not to be a hassle to go somewhere, but far enough away to feel like it is just you and whoever you are staying with. There also is the cutest, friendliest cat I've ever met there. There is an excellent space upstairs for yoga and a great collection of books, of which I picked up one and read in the perfectly-placed hammock downstairs. The kitchen is VERY well stocked with appliances so we were also able to easily cook up some meals. If you are considering staying somewhere in Puerto Viejo, my fiancé and I highly recommend that you stay at Amelie's.
PiaJanuary 2017Tipo de acomodação
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We loved our stay at Casa del Caribe! Fred was an extremely helpful host and super available for any request we had. The house meets expectations based on the pictures and reviews. The kitchen and bedrooms are fully stocked, the bed linen and towels are clean. Plus, there are extra towels and laundry available. Make sure to follow all of Fred's and Shelly's tips and remember that there's a back-up pump in case the water pressure doesn't make it to the second floor! Ask Fred for tips on which restaurants and beaches to visit because he was very knowledgeable and his recommendations were great.
AndreaDecember 2016Tipo de acomodação
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This being my very first Airbnb experience, it was a fabulous one! Jeff and his wife were wonderful hosts and the house was absolutely gorgeous. The hike is pretty intense but its worth it for the view you get to wake up to everyday. The house is perfect distance from the beach and from Puerto Viejo. The mosquitoes were virtually nonexistent being up so high. The beds were incredibly comfortable and the bathrooms were great too. The kitchen was fully equipped and a cleaning lady even came while we were away one day! Overall our trip was a beautiful experience and the house played a huge part in making it so wonderful!
JacquelineAugust 2016Great guest house in the middle of the jungle! Amazing view and beautiful scenery. Jeff was very helpful and arranged our transportation to and from the airport. The house is on a hill that's a bit of a hike, but we rented a scooter from downtown and getting around town was easy. Would recommend for anyone looking for an authentic Costa Rican jungle experience in Puerto Viejo!
SaraFebruary 2017Jeff and Sherry were fabulous hosts for a unique and beautiful rental overlooking the Caribbean near Puerto Viejo. Jeff provided great information on the home and area during and after the booking process and our stay! The home has amazingly beautiful views of wild life and the shoreline and is the perfect set up for 2 couples!
BrendaFebruary 2017Tipo de acomodação
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The best thing about the Romantic Jungle Cabin by the Beach was the 2 bikes. We rode bikes all over the Caribbean coast, exploring the gorgeous beaches. The sea breezes blew in the open bedroom windows, and we saw plenty of Blue Morpho butterflies! Cooking on the open porch was like camping with a little more luxury. The neighbors were friendly, and Thomas A., the property manager was extremely helpful and a wealth of knowledge about the local area. If you stay here, be sure to take the 1 km walk up the mountain to visit Manu Yoga--incredible. Another recommendation is Tasty Waves bar on Tues. for 2 for 1 tacos and margaritas!
Carolyn August 2012Costa Rica is Beautiful! The cabin needs some TLC. There were dead bugs in all corners of the cabins. It appeared that the cabin had not been cared for in some time. The floor fan was nice to have, but was completely rusted. Things just seemed run down. It was 50.00 a night and as we checked around the area we discovered that this was not a good value. Having the bikes were nice, but again they are in bad shape. I would check around the area for other places to stay. On a good note, the cabin is located in a great spot close to the beach and cool places to eat!!!
StaciMay 2013Thomas, the manager was very helpful. He picked us up from the bus stop and gave us a tour of the area and suggested a couple of restaurants (Koki Beach, Bread and Chocolate, Hawaiian shave ice) that were absolutely amazing. The Cabin was bare bones but served it's purpose as a place to sleep. I would suggest bringing bug spray along with you though as the mosquito's can be a bit much.
AnthonySeptember 2012The cabin really is situated in the jungle - accessible by an unlit and unpaved gravel road through a bit of jungle, so it is important to bring a flashlight of some kind in order to find your way back as it gets dark very quickly and early (around 6pm every day). Regarding the interior, we honestly had expected it to be a little different. There was a clothing rack which was completely rusted through at the bottom due to the humid air. It kept toppling over after we hung some clothes on it. The big windows in the cabin consist of shutters only (no glass) and are not fitted with mosquito nets so that you cannot open them if you do not want plenty of insects invading the cabin. The mosquito net that is hung over the bed and truly essential at night had holes in it, so you should try to keep as many bugs out of the cabin as possible. Therefore, the inside of the cabin was always very dark. You should also expect to share your shower with several worms and other insects, which we weren't prepared for. We recommend for you to bring your own towels as the towels provided where already dissolving and we were always covered in fussy cotton pieces after every shower. The walls in the bathroom, especially in and around the shower, could also do with a good scrubbing and a new paint job - there were dubious stains everywhere. The toilet and sink, however, looked recently cleaned and polished. The walls of the cabin do not go up all the way to the roof - instead, you will find a line of mosquito netting fitted all around the cabin right underneath the roof. This means that there is no way for you to "shut out" the humid air or the noise of the jungle (which is incredibly loud) so bring some earplugs if you are a light sleeper. Also, the mosquito netting underneath the roof had holes in it big enough for a lizard and several big moths to pay us a visit. Unfortunately, the two bicycles provided where not in great shape upon our arrival (flat tire on one of them, no rubber handles on the other one so that you always hat red, stained fingers from rust on the handles), but the property manager called for someone to fix the flat tire immediately. The guy turned out to be unreliable so it took 3 days for the bikes to finally be fixed. The location of the cabin is great, you can reach Playa Cocles (great for surfing) within minutes and there are several yoga studios within walking distance. There is also a hostel right around the corner where you can go for drinks and other evening activities. Overall, we would not recommend the cabin for romantic holidays, but if you are robust and do not mind sharing your space with insects, worms and small amphibians you will like...
JuliaAugust 2013I absolutely loved Mats place! It was a 2 min walk from my yoga school (Passion Yoga school). It is a 20 min walk into town, or a 7 min bike ride. I advise you to get a bike. They were for rent $80 for a month, however I did see cheaper later on. The beach is a 3 min walk from the cabina. There was wifi!- the wife throughout the city is a bit iffy, so sometimes connection can get lost.. but don't worry, you are in the beautiful jungle- so enjoy it. The stove was gas, you need to manually light it. The cabina runs on rain water. I was there for nearly a month and never ran out of water, but I've heard it can happen. Make sure to check out Tasty Waves. it is approximately 2 min walk from the cabina, they have wifi there as well. If you are being dropped of by shuttle, I recommend you to give them Tasty Waves or Carabeans (chocolate shop) as a land mark. A few of my favorite restaurants: Art cafe (vegan/ vegetarian), Chili Rojo -get the coconut curry, Bread and Chocolate. All of these restaurants are just in town (7 min bike ride from cabina). All in all, my 1 month stay in this rustic cabina was all I hoped for. We had all the dishes we could need, extra sheets, extra towels, privacy. The hosts and property manager were very helpful in complying with all my requests. They even had a fresh jug of water waiting for my when i arrived. There are bananas and coconuts on property- delicious! Also there was a stray cat, who is pregnant. Bring a flash light!! if you are lost when you get there, if you see the signs for Casa de Perla, you are in the right place. Hope i could help you make your final decisions on booking!!
Jade November 2016This is a sweet little cabin in the jungle, and it really is just a short walk/bike ride to a gorgeous beach! We stayed here for a week and, being curious, we asked around about prices. This is a great deal for your own place. We saw a toucan one morning in the yard and heard the howler monkeys at night. It's right up the road from a yoga place/juice bar and a very easy bike to fabulous restaurants, too. The property management company sent a really nice guy to pick us up at the bus station, and the bikes (included in rental) were a big convenience and savings. Recommended.
ErinAugust 2011My boyfriend and I had an amazing stay at Matt's cabina. After being somewhat familiar with Puerto Viejo, I was very happy we opted to stay in Cocles. It was close enough to town (15 min walk), but tucked away enough to experience the beautiful natural surroundings of the Caribbean. You truly can not go wrong with this place and it has everything you'll need while there. Overall, it was an amazing experience and I wish we were still there!
AshleyApril 2014This a a wonderful location and cabina if you are looking to be close but not too close to the action. The cabina is sparse but has the necessities. Enjoy living a simple existence. Many things are within walking distance and the bikes expand the distances you can go for beaches and restaurants. We would highly recommend the Carbeans coffee shop and chocolate tour. Thomas made some great recommendations for restaurants and the Saturday market for fresh food. Highlights are Botanica Organica, Shastu Fusion and Helena Browns. Please pay attention to the safety precautions. We took the public bus from San Jose and it was a 4.5 hour ride for about $10 one-way. Use the San Carlos terminal in San Jose.
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A nice and clean cabin in a quiet neighbourhood, very close to the beach and in walking distance to a supermarket and restaurants. The hosts are very friendly and helpfull - a perfect stay for a beach holiday in the caribbean.
Iris October 2014I had a great experience here at Cedric's place! The cabin was just what I was looking for. It is in a great location, off the main road, but close to the beach, food, and grocery store. It is quiet and relaxing, with plenty of birds and animals in the trees nearby. If you want the noise and partying of Puerto Viejo, it is a short ride into town. Any minor issues with the house that came up were dealt with quickly. I would definitely stay here again!
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We enjoyed our stay at the butterfly house. It was perfect for our group of 7. We loved the outside area with the hammocks and couch. The contact for the house was prompt and available to help us as needed. Thank you!!
ChelseaAugust 2016The house is wonderful and well equipped. The contact with mary was perfect. She always replied fast at our requests. There's lot of noise because of dogs and cocks during the night. We enjoyed.
Silvia & ChristianMarch 2017My boyfriend and I, along with two other friends decided to stay here, and we couldn't of been happier with our choice. Everything with this place was amazing from start to finish. The caretaker Jonathan was there as soon as we arrived. He gave us the tour of the place, followed by advice and ideas of things to do in the area. The house was in a perfect location, a short walk to the grocery store, and the neighbor rents bikes as well. The house itself is beautiful. The open concept allowed us to enjoy the fresh air and garden every morning. The house is also surrounded by a gate, so we always felt safe. It is a 15 minute bike ride to town which was perfect. We all absolutely fell in love with the area and the people. Everyone was so kind and helpful. Every restaurant we went to in town was great. The food was always extremely fresh AND healthy. Not one of us wanted to leave this place we would have stayed if we could. If you weren't considering this area on your tour of Costa Rica you definitely should be. And you should be staying at Marys. We all will definitely be back soon. Pura Vida :)
JuliaFebruary 2016Excellent place just a short walk to the beach. Honestly, what an awesome place to call home for a week. The caretaker there is very helpful and accommodating. Highly recommend enjoying your morning coffee here for a week.
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great location, everything was as described,would visit again
AlexApril 2016Julie was a great host. We were last minute booking but Julie was flexible on check in and check out times. property is far enough from main road to limit noise but beach and store still close by. great base for cocles area. We didn't get a chance to explore the river sadly. We had a great time meeting family and friends too. social place.
PhilSeptember 2016This place was wonderful! Great location for quiet, private beaches, as well as getting to the beach, shops, and restaurants in Puerto Viejo. The place was clean and comfortable with a great outside sitting area with a hammock. Julie was a great host - helpful and respectful. I would definitely recommend this accommodation!
Kristen May 2016La casa es tal y como se describe. Habitaciones amplias, porche muy acogedor. La cocina está en regular estado, con el equipamiento justito. Los anfitriones son encantadores. El rio está justo detrás de la casa. En él es posible bañarse. Yo recomendaría este alojamiento.
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Amelie is a great host and the house was very nice. We like to cook, so it had a great kitchen for that. It is great for kids since the yard is fenced in, and the walk to the beach is about 10 minutes. The house was all we had expected and it meet our expectations.
EricJanuary 2017Great Caribbean style home! Beautiful decorated and perfect location! It's great being in a home that is well taken care of. Very quick communication with host for anything you need.
BrittanyJanuary 2017Great Caribbean style home! Beautiful decorated and perfect location! It's great being in a home that is well taken care of. Very quick communication with host for anything you need.
BrittanyJanuary 2017Amazing!
MattJanuary 2017Second time renting from Amelie. Everything was great again! Easy coordination for arrival, house clean, kitchen stocked with everything needed. Loved hanging out on the balcony of this house-lots of birds come by.
MichelleMarch 2017Very nice house with charm. All basic amenities available including great wifi. Nice location near the beach in a safe area.
KerstenJanuary 2017Esta casa tiene todo lo que uno necesita. Me gusto mucho que el living comedor este en la terraza. Uno puede disfrutar de las vistas al jardin desde toda la casa. La cocina esta muy bien equipada con todo lo que se necesita y los dormitorios son muy confortables y con una decoración muy cálida. Es una casa de madera típica caribeña, donde uno puede descansar y disfrutar con buenas comodidades.
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This week my wife directed me to an inspiring quote from German philosopher Martin Seel; I expanded on this and its possible application to drama and theater the next day.
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When you log into a game, what are you looking for? Deeper than the vagueness of the answer �Fun�, your looking for something whether you know it or not, but what exactly are you looking for when you log into a game? You couldn't have come only to appreciate the artwork or perhaps you'd serve your time better at DeviantArt or another art based website. What your looking for is obvious, �Entertainment�, that's what games are, but the answer isn't quite that simple.
People are different and therefore want different things, think about it, a person may play a game only desiring that sense of community and friendships, but another person wouldn't care if he's the only conscious being in the game's world. Others may only want a quick pass time while they wait at the doctor's office or whatever, while another person wants to team up with other humans whom they can communicate to accomplish a great feat such as defeating that Dragon threatening the peaceful village. (I think I'm the only one still intrigued with the fact that there are actual people behind those avatars who can understand me with complete comprehension, we're the ultimate AI)
So unfortunately no one can make The Game that Everyone will always want to play, but they can make a game that many people play if they share your idea of entertainment. Some people want to use skill alone to take down their enemies whether it has to do with their strategy or steadiness of hand along with constant finger movement (First Person Shooters.) So now you know no one game can satisfy everyone.
�Surely the *sparkles* will make everyone want to play my game�, sure it will at first as it draws random people, but gameplay dominates it after 5 minutes and your looking for the nearest sword, but the people are saying, �Go start a fire so you can eat!� So you eat some grub and look for the nearest attackable creature, then you slap a few dead, yes! *Your stomach starts to rumble* �I have to keep eating? What kind of game is this?� It's a survival game Bob, and Your in it. *X* The game was never Bob's idea of fun, he wanted to swing his sword around as fast as possible and grind his face off with high stats that never end, but not everyone wants to grind their faces off. (Or have the time for it.) So that means that endless grinding games would be geared toward people with endless amounts of time. (which most don't have, or not for long anyway.)
When you log into a game, you know exactly what your looking for and when you find it, it will draw you in and keep you coming back. So my advice to Game Developers like many have said before me is to create something you want to play, because it will catch the people like you. Also, look at your game as a player, not a developer. Would you stay on a game where you only press �attack� to make an attack stat higher to compare to others and brag? Would you stay at a game where all information is given in a big white box on the corner of the screen?
Tl;dr? Create your game as the player, not the developer. Remember, you have a particular audience and �Byond� doesn't count. If something detracts you, it will others as well.
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tl;dr I dont give a fuck about what people think of my games. I am making them for my on enjoyment. I enjoy creating games. If they want me to program/develop what they want, they should pay me.
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My standards are so low now, I just look for a BYOND game that won't make me put a gun to my head.
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My standards are so low now, I just look for a BYOND game that won't make me put a gun to my head. Wow, I do know standards aren't at a high point on Byond currently. The appeal of Byond is the ease of anyone making a game, but we don't have a lot of developers who are working on pro quality games, beside that fact we don't have a lot of people developing period, that's why people are encouraging people to create any games because if we constantly have people developing different games, Byond would at least grow in numbers enough to encourage people to develop better games and bring in others who desire to dedicate. |
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That's because we don't have people who are true game developers. We just have people who think it would be nice to create a little idea they've been pondering over but really couldn't care less if it ever comes to fruition.
BYOND could use some people with a burning passion to develop, not people who treat it as "just another hobby". The problem is those developers will pass up BYOND for a more commercial language, so the chances of someone on BYOND taking game development that seriously are slim. Hopefully the Flash client will change that. |
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@ EmpirezTeam: I see what your saying, you speak truth.
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This is a very nice post and it speaks to me as a player, I hate it when Game Makers go for a game that has log/dummy training with only a few verbs to fight. If you want to make a game like that with no skill why would anybody play it? However, games like Naruto GOA, Naruto Evolution, Bleach (Falacy)e.t.c. (Only talking Anime here because the majority of games I play are anime based) take some skill and don't reward levels off the bat for using Auto clicker on a verb. Some people like Grinding, some people like skill and some people like Mindless Adventure.
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My only piece of Swag but it is a great piece!
Let's see what you've got......T-shirts, Flyers, Skunk junk......and of course some of your favorite Busse blades
I was gifted this Basics flyer by a very generous HOG thanks once again my Friend. My Busse Combat T-shirt is in the wash at the moment but I have an old pic to post (From a HOG meet and greet). When I ordered my first SAR 4 from the Busse Company store I received my first item of "Skunk Junk". I had always heard of it but had never seen any I have to say I was psyched when I got some. I ended up "re-gifting my Skunk junk when I sold a Busse. It was a nice Paracord lanyard but I have heard of marbles and even cat hair.....LMAO.
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I would love to buy a few Busse Knife Group koozies.
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I scored this one free of charge from a really good Rat over at the swamp! I bet you didn't even notice the swamp rat has scrap yard under it and the scrap dog has swamp rat under it. Bunch of drunks in this family!
I also have some scanned articles from the now-defunct American Survival Guide, if you're interested.
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Wearing a shirt, a HACK and a Basic 9 at Glacier National Park.
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I got two t-shirts this week from the Company Store.
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Best steam cleaner
Whether it's a steam floor cleaner or a multi-purpose handheld steam cleaner, finding the best one can be tricky. Luckily we've listed some of the best
Five years ago you'd be lucky to find one outside of a commercial cleaning firm, but steam cleaners are now the latest must-have home helper. Forget the antiquated mop and bucket, steam cleaners can tackle everything from wall tiles and hobs to wooden floors and bathroom suites eliminating dirt, bacteria and grease with every high pressure pass.
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Most are also detergent-free, using the natural power of steam and a microfiber cloth to do the donkey work. This also makes them an eco-friendly, allergy-happy and cost effective cleaning solution. They're also quick drying so you'll never get penned in the corner of the kitchen waiting for the puddles to disappear.
Which model you choose will depend on the size and style of your home. If you've got wall-to-wall shag pile carpets a handheld steam cleaner for upholstery, bathroom and kitchen will be ideal, while acres of hard floors and tiles will benefit from an upright modern steam mop or cylinder steamer.
Multi-functional models offer the best of both with various nozzle attachments included to clean everything from rugs and carpets to grouting and glass.
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Kärcher SC3
Steam cleaners are all the rage among the safety-conscious brigade who'd rather not be smearing chemical detergents all over the abode. Steam cleaners are not only adept at removing grime and other ingrained dregs off wooden floors, tiles, grout, ovens, taps and windows, they're also efficient at straightening creases out of curtains and clothing and bringing airborne dust and pet hair to ground. Steam cleaners are also said to kill 99.99% of germs which accounts for roughly .99% more microbe deaths than a bottle of Domestos. Die, you little bastards, die!
Kärcher is a major player in the steam arena. The Teutonic manufacturer's SC3 holds a single litre of water in its 3.5-bar boiler and heats up in 30 seconds flat – and that's quick.
Its anti-scale cartridge automatically decalcifies hard water – handy for urbanites in hard water areas – while its two-level steam control allows for both general use on floor tiles and baths and heavy duty steam-blasting intensity for grubby grout, toilets, taps and oven hobs. It's easy to store, too, relatively light and not too awkward to pull along. And its two-metre steam hose is long enough for all but the most inaccessible areas.
Like every other steamer on the market, the SC3 comes with more tools than you'll ever need, including a general hand tool, a detail nozzle for the removal of last night's boiled over bolognaise sauce, a round brush for the odd carpet mishap and a 30cm-wide hard floor attachment for restoring your tiled flagstone floors to the condition they were in before you ill-advisedly decided to buy a pair of bearded collies. The unit also comes with the usual gamut of terry cloths to soak up excess water so that all that's left is smear-free cleanliness.
If you're in the market for an extremely powerful steam cleaner that doesn't cost the earth, then give this vigorous vaporiser a whirl. It won't let you down.
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Polti Vaporetto Airplus
Produced and assembled in Italy, the dashing pull-along Vaporetto Airplus comes with an ample 1.6-litre water tank that should provide around an hour of steam-cleaning power without the need for constant revisits to the tap. And that's a good thing because the lack of a separate water-filling reservoir means having to wait a few minutes before refilling is allowed (an anti-slacken valve prevents opening until the pressure has dropped). Heat up time is a fairly respectable five minutes.
The Vaporetto is exceedingly well equipped to deal with a wide variety of domestic cleaning tasks; it even has a deodorant reservoir that suffuses the room with a pleasant aroma. Tucked away under the burnished orange and white-liveried body is a compartment containing a multitude of little clip-on tools designed for different cleaning jobs. The instruction manual doesn't let on which tool is best for a particular assignment so experimentation is the order of the day. As with all steam cleaners – and indeed most espresso machine's milk frother attachments – the first pull of the trigger produces as much water as steam. So, to prevent spurting water soaking your curtains or making a mess of the oven hob, we advise holding the unit's hose end over a sink or a bucket first. After a few spluttering seconds it'll start producing clouds of ultra fine steam at a sufficient rate of 85 grams per minute.
The Vaporetto does many tasks very well, but don't expect miracles.
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Thane H20 X5
Great price considering it comes with enough attachments to clean every conceivable crevice; the H2O X5 converts quickly between handheld and steam mop and heats quickly to avoid unnecessary dripping. Not the sturdiest of designs but considering the choice of brush and pressure nozzle attachments, floor scrubbers, clothes steamer, carpet refresher and window cleaning attachments it's a worthy contender.
Price: £79.99 I |Amazon
Vax Steam Fresh Pet steam cleaner
Steam is an impressive deodoriser, but if you've got a house full of pets it can still be hard to get rid of their whiff. This powerful 1600W Vax is supplied with a specialist pet detergent which works with the steam to neutralise nastiness. Combined with the removable pet hair pad and compact scrubbing brush your home should stay smelling sweeter for longer. Like spraying Febreeze, but actually cleaning as well.
Price: £70 I Amazon
Bissell Vac & Steam
Logically this 2-in-1 bagless vacuum and steam mop hybrid shouldn't work. The combination of dust and water just screams icky mess to us, but in practice it works like a charm sucking up the dry dust and dirt before the steam and microfiber pad gives the floor a quick drying clean. We're not claiming it is perfect – wet dirt is impossible to ignore – but it's a great time saver especially as the steam can be used separately.
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Polti Vaporettino Lux Steam Gun
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I wanted to put the spotlight on this amazing jewellery line. Its from Flux & Stone, a Canadian jewellery brand from Vancouver. All pieces are handmade and inspired by nature. How pretty is this copper triangle necklace! So simple and dainty and I love the rose gold! Check out the website if you're interested in beautify pieces at an affordable reasonable price point.
strolls with julien
So life is a little different now, but I'm absolutely loving it! Heading out the door and going for a walk with my husband and our dog is no small feat! I'm loving baby fashion so much. So not only do I have to think about my outfits, Julien has to be dressed to adorable baby perfection. Speaking of baby perfection, After a lot of research and stress over the diaper bag, I ended up going with this Little Unicorn bag. I love its simplicity and size. Most of all, I love that it doesn't scream 'diaper bag' right when you see it. And how cute is this stroller! I literally had a non-negotiable policy on getting a Bugaboo since years before I was even pregnant. Dreams really do come true, you guys! But in all seriousness, it's an mazing stroller. So easy to use and light. I love that you can get different fabric sets and basically have a new stroller every time!
PS: Thank you so much for all the kind emails, comments and instagram love on Julien! We really appreciate it!
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Happy New Year! 2017 is already here and it's crazy! Wishing you all prosperity, happiness and lots of love for the new year! This is definitely going to be the best year yet for us as we are starting our new journey as parents. Speaking of which, meet Julien Mackinlay Yellowlees! He came to us on December 13th at 8 pounds and 10 ounces. I can't believe he's almost 3 weeks old already. I'll have a separate post on his birth story in the coming weeks. For now, I'm just busy at home with this little one. Outfit posts should resume within a couple of weeks, I swear!
the final stretch: pregnancy update
Hi lovelies! I'm almost 39 weeks now! My pregnancy has still been pretty good. I've been feeling well, thankfully, throughout the whole thing. I stopped working out at about 36 weeks. So let's see how the last days of it will be! I've definitely been feeling the extra weight. My husband asked me what I'll be most excited about after the pregnancy and right now i'd have to say it's not being short of breath after climbing one flight of stairs. I know it's ridiculous, but it just makes me feel so out of shape when I catch myself breathing heavily or being winded way too quickly. I would also say I'm excited to sleep a whole night through without getting up 5 times to pee, but I'm pretty sure I'll be waking up more often for other reasons!
So my original due date was December 19th, but oh how things have changed! At every ultrasound, we've been told Baby Yellowlees is measuring big. We know ultrasounds aren't always accurate, but in this case, I think it might be right. My baby's breeched and is sitting in meditation pose. Every time my doctor feels my belly, she mentions how tight things are in there and that he's a big boy. In other words, there's no room for him to turn. I have a cesarean booked for December 13th. Hopefully this little man hangs in there for a few more days!
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Quiet environment, cozy room, nice "fika", good selection of tv channels.
Everything was good. What can I say. Based on rent it was more then my expected. Very friendly staff. Particularly 24/7 coffee and breakfast were ausum. Thank you very much
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Location is great, we visited the main attractions by walking. Good breakfast. They have free fika all day and waffles buffet in the evening, it was super.
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the location is handy, close to the Fish Market, the shopping street and the Port. Also walking from the stop of the airport bus is only away like 10 minutes. The breakfast was great and the possiblity of having a tea or coffee throughout the day is a big plus! The staff was very friendly and helpful.
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The location was perfect. The hotel as well as the room was clean and the personnel was very helpul and kind. The free coffee and snacks all the time was great.
The location is great, it is close to the zone where the pubs are. Free coffee and juices all day and waffle buffet was a really pleasant surprise and made my stay here.
Location was quite central and close to the port area, within walking distance of most sites.
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Great location: close to public transportation and the city center. Good breakfast. Unlimited free wifi.
Breakfast was pretty good, mostly bread and jogurt. Also coffee, tea, juice and cookies available 24/7. Walking distance from the city center.
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This central Gothenburg hotel is a short walk from the Göta Älv River and Rosenlund Ferry Stop. It offers free Wi-Fi, refreshments all day and waffles in the afternoon.
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Making Progress
Decorating is definitely a long process. When working with a strict budget, like 98% of our clients, decorating with what you have can be a challenge; especially when you are moving into a new home. The beautiful living room furniture in the old house might be the wrong scale for your new living room, your old bedroom drapes might not be the right length for your new bedroom... the list goes on. Today I want to share one of my favorite projects that truly has been a process, and is still not complete.
Phase 1 started with the major renovations:
1. Rip out all the old wall to wall carpeting in the entire house.
2. Tear down a wall between the tiny "den" and the kitchen to create one large family kitchen.
3. Drywall over dated paneling in the living room and install a faux coffered ceiling.
4. New kitchen cabinets, appliances, and lighting.
The cost of renovating puts a big dent in the decorating budget so we had to come up with a decorating game plan that was more long term. First floor Phase 1 consisted of purchasing new Ikea parsons chairs for the dining room, a worlds away inspired sideboard, new kitchen chairs, and lamps for the living room.
One year later came Phase 2: Hanging drapes in the kitchen, dining room, living room and foyer.
Phase 3 will probably be next year. On our list of things to purchase are two new burlap chairs for either side of the fireplace and the diamond print seagrass rug for the living room, as well as a muted blue green silver tone oriental rug for the dining room.
Patience is key when decorating. There are some things you will simply never find at Home Goods, so waiting for the perfect finishing touch is definitely worth the wait.
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- Gillian MullinsNovember 09, 2011
Absolutely beautiful! Can you share the wall paint colors?
ReplyDelete The dining room color is Benjamin Moore Gray Wisp 1570. Living Room is Hollingsworth Green HC 141 walls and Greenmount Silk HC 3 for the ceiling. The Kitchen Walls are smoke embers AC-28.
Not all the colors will look the same as they do in the pictures so try a sample first if you are thinking of re painting a room!- Gillian MullinsNovember 17, 2011
Thank you for sharing - again, everything is just stunning!
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The tiny fishing village of Peggy's Cove, just as the sun was starting to drop on the evening of July 4, 2007.I've been going to this place for 50 years and never tire of it. It's about 30 miles south west of Halifax,Nova Scotia, on the open Atlantic coast, and every year attracts thousands upon thousands of tourists from all over the world. The permanent population is about 50.
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Peggy's Cove Evening,featured in "Going Coastal"
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This is so beautiful … I was only here just 4 weeks ago … I wish you all the best in the Challenge.
Thanks Dave.I have been going there for 50 years. Probably the most favourite place in the world to me. I have over a hundred pics of it in every kind of weather on another photo site.(probably shouldn't mention it here!)
So quaint and beautiful!! :-)
A beautiful capture George, it looks a lovely place to be.
Thank you again for the two features. Even more so because Peggy's Cove is a place I have loved most of my life and it's what has made the Features. I was just fortunate enough to try to do it justice.
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Police investigating the murder of a prominent loyalist in Northern Ireland have arrested a woman.
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Downing Street has insisted that political stability in Northern Ireland is the responsibility of the UK Government, as Stormont parties prepare to enter a third and final week of talks to restore the power-sharing institutions.
Police chiefs in Northern Ireland are planning cuts of around £20 million from next month because of the political instability.
Brexit could put an extra 10 cents (8.7p) on the price of a loaf in Ireland, the milling industry warned.
A man in his 20s has suffered injuries to his head and upper body during a street robbery in south Belfast.
A man in his 20s is in a critical condition in hospital after the silver BMW he was driving was involved in a crash on the Curragh Road in Coleraine.
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An abortion support group has raised over £6,000 as part of an "emergency appeal" after PSNI raids connected to the illegal purchase of abortion pills online.
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The Pentax Optio W30 digital camera is waterproof, dustproof and sandproof, making it an ideal companion for the family beach holiday, where no doubt it will be dropped in the sea and the sand. To put the Pentax W30 to the test, I spent an afternoon on-board a RNLI lifeboat, speeding along the south coast of England at 25 knots and getting thoroughly soaked. Find out if the W30 managed to survive and take good photographs in our latest in-depth review.
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The Trust will seek to restore the waterway ecology that developed in harmony with its operational functions during the 150 years of the canal's working life, but was extinguished when the canals were abandoned and filled in.
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LHCRT volunteers do not work directly with children and young adults.
Where a service in support of children and young adults is provided, it is a requirement that they will always be in the care of teachers, carers or group leaders.
The Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust Ltd encourages the participation of all sections of the community in its activities without discrimination by race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, class, religion, gender, sexuality, employment status, age or disability, subject only to compliance with legal requirements including Health and Safety and insurance on its construction sites.
The Trust will expect any contractors or consultants working for it to subscribe to similar policies on equal opportunities.
All canal restoration works undertaken by or on behalf of the Trust will so far as is reasonably practicable be designed to maximise access by the disabled, consistent with conservation of heritage features and the safety of users of the waterway.
Health & Safety Policy can be found here