Wow you guys...this was the best trip many of us have been on.  We have ridiculous amounts of pictures should you want to see them or use them for your usage...I  will not send unless of interest...  But promise me, should I want to come back, I get first dibs.  I already discussed with my parents and they are interested in potentially renting in the future....but our group of 7 really loved this...
 
OK...so here are the highlights..(in no particular order..)
 
Jennifer and Sharon..amazing.  You guys always had your eye on us and it gave us a level of comfort we didn't even know we needed
Becky.you certainly directed us the right was in choosing this house!
Michael....we envy you...but wonder why you ever leave (though we did appreciate that you did this time)!!!
The house was to die for...mornings at the pool..afternoons out exploring..sunsets on the roof...(I write this as I sit in 20 degree weather)
Mar Y Sol was great for new years...we also cocktailed there one night and met waiter Juan who was great.
Angelina's...and Yellowfin..the boys of our house checked out Yellowfin the first afternoon and feel in love with it and Julia Stiles...thankfully she was taken or I may have lost my boyfriend to her..we went back to Angelinas one other night and Joe (Cookie!) was great to us and led us right with some margaritas and tuna sliders...
Chefs James and Miguel...so good...they were perfect...
Jennifer and Sharon.thanks for hooking us up with the local fiesta....sorry we missed you there but we loved it..
The ATV and Zip line tour was great.nice to be with just our group and the ATVs (for most of us) were a blast..
Car was a good move..we used a bunch.went to Tamarindo, Brasalito, Playa Grande, Potrero, Azucar
Ate at Bula Bula ..that is a find...
 
Our ride home was eventful with a Joan Rivers sighting at the airport in Liberia (see TMZ.com today for news on that) and a security breach in Newark that closed the airport for hours..most of us (except for Phili Paul) landed at 2am in Newark.and got our bags around 3am.. (oh yes, and a woman who lit up a cigarette on the plan..who does that!)
 
So many more highlights but I wanted to make sure you guys know that we appreciate all we did..I'm sure we forgot some stuff (camera charger for one)...can we pick it up in a few months!!!!

Hi Becky, Just a quick note to say thank you for all of your help and wonderful suggestions for our trip to Costa Rica. We had an amazing time at Casa Thu and the trip was truly perfect. We really appreciate all of your help. Jenny and Kevin were so helpful throughout our entire stay with restaurant suggestions and extending our reservation time and time again.

We hope to be back soon and will definitely recommend your services to our friends. All the best,

"Finally starting to get back into normal routine. Wanted to thank you again for the accommodations and hospitality. We loved the house and... enjoyed every minute of our vacation. If you ever have any clients that would like to hear from previous renters, please feel free to use me as a reference. We will highly recommend the Casa Las Brisas house to any of our friends". Best regards.

Hi Becky, ... We are glad to be home, although it is FREEZING here! We are missing the beach, our beautiful view, and the peacefulness of Costa Rica. What a beautiful country! I can easily understand why you have relocated there. Our trip was wonderful for many reasons.

Thank you so much for placing us at Casa Margarita - a gem of a house! It met our every need. The drive up, is quite a challenge, but once at the top, there is nothing quite like it! Please let Kevin know that we really enjoyed our ATV/Zipline adventure.

What a way to spend my birthday!! All in all it was a great vacation!!
Should we return to Costa Rica, we will be sure to rent from you again! Thanks again for your wonderful service. Best regards,

"I just wanted to touch base and thank you and Kevin for a great month! The house was wonderful and you were wonderful as well. We will recommend you to anyone we know that might want to visit Costa Rica."

"The property and surrounding area was wonderful and we felt very much at home.  It was beautiful, safe, and super comfortable.  The owners live nearby and were great at anything we requested.  They were able to arrange tours, transportation, and just about any service you could require.  Very friendly!!!  The home was immaculate and included full maid service midweek.  The housekeepers even did my personal laundry that I had left in the laundry room.  Each employee was beyond friendly and helpful!!!  I would recommend this property to family and friends. 

The area is great and convenient to several beaches and restaurants.  We enjoyed nearby spa services, a visit to the volcano Rincon de la Vieja and Tizrate Wellness Gardens for horseback riding, ziplining, and hot springs.  So beautiful!!!  We found the Tizrate tour through Anywhere Costa Rica tours and could not have been more pleased with the all-inclusive package for the day.  The food was fresh, plentiful, and wonderful and the bar service was included and the staff made our family anything we could dream up. 

There is also a full service spa but you have to request the services at the time of booking so they have the staff on duty the day of your tour.  Imaginge a couples massage in an open cabina with candles and flowers overlooking the hot springs as you listen to the birds chirp and look out over the beautiful, lush green hillsides.  This is the atmosphere at Tizrate, a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation!!!  We could not have been more pleased with the house, the staff, the tours, nothing!!  It is truly a magical place!"