L emplacelent , les hotes, la proximite des plages a washine machine is the only thing missing .everything else was great !

Stayed in May 2025

Along similar lines to other reviews, you have to respect the walk, a moderate level of fitness is needed, but then you’re in a quiet part of town with the birds… The WiFi was patchy but never down for long.

Lovely property, I liked being able to sit outside and watch the birds and the capybara. Inside nothing is fancy but everything functions which helped keep the trip on budget. The beds are comfortable and the air conditioning cool. Tiuana (sorry if spelt wrong) was helpful for queries and organising transport.

Stayed in February 2025

Lack of relaxing chairs or hammock. Could do with a bird feeder hanging. Too close to main road for us and noisy at weekends at night.

Property convenient to Castara. Good bird interaction. Beds comfy. Hot and cold water plus air conditioning was a bonus.

Stayed in January 2025

Great little self-contained property. Motmots (x3) came every morning for their banana fix. Couple of local small stores that are very friendly and have some useful bits n bobs, else there's the bigger store by the main beach. We would happily return to Golden Apple.

Stayed in January 2025

Parking, on the road

Stayed in October 2024

Parking was too far away, would have like a spot nearer to the villa.

Most things

Stayed in June 2024

The hill up and down to the village is a challenge for anyone who is slightly less mobile, so take this into account before booking, however, Bruce and Tiuana do rent cars so if you can afford it, Rent one. All in all, fantastic position on the edge of the oldest rainforest in the western world so what is there to complain about ?

Golden apple is perfect for a couple to stay in Castara. It has everything you need. The outdoor space is a bonus to sit and chill, listen to the birds that surround you and watch the world go by while drinking a rum or 2. Bruce and his family are marvellous, so helpful and kind. Make sure you have plenty of bananas to feed the mot mots and all the other tropical birds that wait for breakfast every morning. It's a joy to feed them, they will take it from your hand if you are patient enough.

Stayed in January 2024

For me because the Cottage was private. In cases where you don't want to go to the beach and just stay in. A pool would have been excellent. Also, a little laundry Area would have been nice, because of my family and I long stayed.

We did not had breakfast at the property. The Location was just what we were looking for. Quiet neighborhood. The people in the village were friendly and very helpful. Mr. Bruce was always available and polite.

Stayed in September 2023

The villa could use few improvements and preferrably a washing machine. Washing can be arranged but in highsight I prefer to have that facility myself as with the swimming and hot weather clothes get dirty fast. The villa is equiped for sleeping of 4 guests and including the sleeping couch in the living room up to 6, but only 3 chairs outside and 4 chairs inside. We stayed with 5 adults and had a few challenges.

A great compact but still roomy villa at walking distance from the sea. The villa is halfway up a hill so walking to the beach is a breeze, but walking back is a steep uphill workout. The airco is working very well in both sleeping rooms and very welcome. The lady of the house is friendly and takes good care of the guests. Every several days the villa gets a fresh up with clean sheets and new towels. Shuttle service and renting a car from the same host was possible and easy. The beach is very clean and the water is gentle and suited for anyone, no weird currents. Lifeguard available.

Stayed in August 2023

There was a small leak in the bathroom and some cobwebs. Otherwise, nothing to complain about

The facilities was perfect. The hosts very accommodating. We were able to indulge in birdwatching and agouti feeding on fruit in the backyard. An unexpected treat!

Stayed in March 2023

The gazebo area offered a lovely view and a pleasant breeze. Everything was well equipped and in full working order.

Stayed in November 2024

Everything was as expected, I don’t have any complaints.

Stayed in December 2023

Not suitable for folks with physical drawbacks. Must climb a steep hill from the road to the building. Only parking is on the roadside. It is not near to the beach, as suggested. Must walk a hilly quarter mile in each direction going down to the beach and back up to the house. The utensils in the kitchen need upgrading. The bathroom is like the ones on a cruise ship, a round tube, so there is hardly space for movement. Inside the house not well protected from insects.

A reasonably good place for younger, physically abled folks. Place was clean and the hosts communicated well.

Stayed in November 2023

The living area is not airconditioned and there are bricks which have openings to the outside and no fly screens. Therefore you get a lot of annoying insects, the citronella coils in the property did not deter them. We had a lot of bites despite also using our own insect repellant. There were cobwebs- we decided not to use the broom to remove them as they might trap a few of the insects. Small TV is placed above the exit door where you strain your neck to see it and was set on some language that looked eastern european. You are charged in American dollars so they can use their own exchange rate to convert to local currency, therefore the cost is higher than it appears. Very steep hill to the beach and restaurants then a short but steep track and a lot of steps to the property. Dog in property across the road barked every night and usually for a lot of the night. Also occasional loud music from adjacent property and cars using the track. The property is definitely not soundproofed. There is no drive to park on, you park on the road. We booked a taxi from the accommodation owner - it was a truck and the driver did not load luggage although she did help get it into the property. She used her mobile phone while driving. We also booked car hire through the accommodation. The first day the car was in very poor condition, it was replaced the next day with a better car but not the one we'd asked for.

It was not expensive (but see dislikes for overcharging). The sheets were replaced mid stay. Air conditioning in the bedrooms was on when we arrived and we were allowed to move in a little early. There was a full size cooker if you wished to cook. Air conditioning in the bedrooms worked well. Beds were comfortable and there was adequate storage for clothes. Taxi booked through accommodation stops en route for you to acquire a few supplies. Wifi worked for the limited use we wished to make of it.

Stayed in March 2023

Could have had some coffee or tea for breakfast.

Amazing value for your money

Stayed in June 2025

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Stayed in July 2022

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Stayed in June 2024

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Stayed in August 2023