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| Is
the house rented as a house or do you rent each bedroom separately? |
Whether
you will occupy one or both bedrooms, you rent the ENTIRE
house for yourself. You will not share part of the house
with anyone else.
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| Can
we use a credit card to pay? |
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We
do not accept credit cards. However, through Paypal, you may
use your credit card. We accept payments through
Paypal, bank deposits, wire transfer, traveler's checks - or cash. There is also
bank with an ATM in Puerto Viejo for cash withdrawals.
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| How
many beds come with the house? |
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The
house comes with 2 bedrooms. One bedroom has a queen sized
bed. The second bedroom can be converted from a king size bed to 2 twin sized beds.
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| What
is the maximum amount of guests in the house? |
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The
house can sleep up to 4 adults or children. Under special
circumstances, we may be able to provide a small mattress
for small additional children.
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| Does
the house have electricity? |
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Most
of the time! Yes, the house does come with electricity and
lights and hot water. During unexpected times, the power CAN
go out, but we have backup lanterns and the stove and hot
water are gas operated - so life goes on!
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| Do
we need a car to get to Villa Toucan? |
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Although
not required, a car is highly recommended! We are located
on top of two steep hills 800 meters from the main road. Guests
CAN walk up and down, but you'll be much happier if you have
car. A 4x4 vehicle is highly recommended. Scooters can make it to the property. There are several scooter rentals available in town.
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| Are
there a lot of bugs? |
At
times yes, and at other times - not at all. This depends on
the weather and season. The first few days may take some getting
used to - but after a while you'll get used to them. Almost
none of the bugs actually bite. The bedrooms are protected
with screens - and thus bug free! There are almost no mosquitoes
- although we are in the rainforest. Dengue or malaria are
not a problem here.
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| Is
the house safe? |
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Yes,
Villa Toucan is probably one of the SAFEST locations in our
area. Because of the relative remoteness and difficulty
getting up here - safety is not an issue! The region itself
is safe from crime - but petty theft can be a problem near
the beach. The house has a secret safe where you can keep
a few valuables locked up. You should always be careful with
your belongings when going to the beach or traveling on the
bus.
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| Can
we shop for food near the Villa? |
Yes,
we have a small 'pulperia' just 1 kilometer down the road.
The pulperia is a small general store - tico style - where
you can find basic foods from drinks to rice and pasta and
beer and spices. There are other markets slightly further away offering anything you might desire! There are also plenty of excellent restaurants
between Punta Uva and Puerto Viejo for you to enjoy.
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| Is
breakfast included with the house? |
No,
at this time we do not offer breakfast. However, it may be
an option. If you would like breakfast, we may be able to
arrange it several days a week for a small additional charge.
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| How
far is the house from the beach? |
We
are located about 1500 yards from the nearest beach. This
is about a 2 minute drive or a 10-15 minute hike. There are many
other beautiful beaches just minutes to the north and south
that you'll want to visit.
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| I
hear it rains a lot. Is this true? |
We
do live in a rainforest - so yes, you most likely will experience
some rain. We do not have a clear cut 'dry season' like on
the Pacific Coast. That being said, it is sunny almost every
day - and odds are very high that you will see much more sunshine
then rain. The rain brings out the best of the wildlife and
beauty of the rainforest - so you'll probably want to experience
a few tropical downpours!
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