About Us
The team that strives to improve constantly and ensures you get the best experience possible.
Costa Rica Private Homes
Costa Rica Private Homes is a full-service real estate and vacation company. We strive to deliver excellent service through our sales, management, accounting, and rental programs. We are selective about the properties we manage and the people we work with, in order to ensure a smooth operation and a top quality experience for all. Costa Rica Private Homes is happy to offer consultation to qualified individuals, those who are new to the area, or looking to upgrade to a higher level of service. Let us know how we can help!
We are Dedicated
Our Team
Matt Blasberg
General Manager and Founder
Matthew handles sales, rentals, and business development. Originally from NJ, with a mixed work background of banking, hospitality, and a management degree from Rutgers University. Matthew first came to Jaco in 2001. Immediately captivated by the Costa Rica lifestyle, tropical natural, and friendly people, his vision was formed to make a new life here. Years later, Costa Rica Private Homes is the result of that vision. Matthew feels that working with guests, homeowners, associates, and community, is a great privilege and an opportunity for constant learning and improvement. He believes the most important asset to CRPH is the team and community. “We want to do our best and be proud of what we do, knowing we can create value for others and succeed together”. Aside from work, Matthew enjoys surfing, golf, and being outdoors.
Laura Diaz
Guest Services Manager
Laura has been living in Jaco since 2005 and is our local pro at customer service. Her work background is mostly in tourism and restaurants. She is friendly, agile, and solution-oriented. Through her qualified local connections and personalized service, she ensures that all of our guests and clients enjoy the best possible experience. Laura brings tremendous value and motivation to all members of our team. She has a super positive spirit and communicates our vision of excellence.
Maria Torres CPA
Accounts Manager
Maria has been with CRPH since the beginning. She is a powerful resource for navigating the business waters of Costa Rica. Maria is formally certified in public accounting from Castro Carazo University, with a further specialization in taxes from TEC (Tecnológico de CR). She is always sharpening her skills and continuing her education. She stays up to date on accounting, banking, and legal issues. Currently, Maria is also studying international accounting at the University of CR to provide broader services to our clients. She is always available for a consultation.
Jose Perez
Architect
We share our downtown Jaco office with Perez y Reyes Architectos. This is a strategic connection for us and our clients. Jose is brilliant and efficient at all things construction related. He can perform inspections, assessments, acquire permits, design beautiful solutions for any repairs, or build entire homes and developments. He has a degree from the UNI (Nicaragua University for Architecture and Engineering), and is officially licensed by CFIA (Engineering and Architecture College of Costa Rica). If your home ever needs any structural attention, Jose is solid.
Testimonials
Some love from our customers during their vacations here with Costa Rica Private Homes in Jaco Costa Rica.
Matt has been advising me on travel to Costa Rica since 2004. To say that Costa Rica is my favorite destination for vacation is an understatement thanks to Matt and his expert advice. From planning excursions to finding the best accommodations to planning fun activities for friends and family I’ve always been taken care of and given the best service and recommendations by Matt.
Going to a foreign country where you don’t speak the language is an adventure in itself. Having Matt as our concierge eliminated the hassle of finding exactly what we wanted for a great price. Matt ensured that my family stayed in beautiful lodging while having access to the best surf beaches. We never had a bad meal as his recommendations were spot on. His ability to speak the language, knowledge of the country and his relationships make it a no brainer. When we travel to Costa Rica we make all our arrangements with Matt and highly recommend CostaRicaPrivateHomes.com!
Thanks Matt!
Costa Rica is one of my favorite places in the world, and having Matt as our tour guide made it that much better! He was super attentive to all of our needs and guided us through the town, but more importantly, he really helped us feel like locals and introduced us to the hidden gems of Costa Rica that we would have never found on our own. He has great energy, he is warm and makes you feel very comfortable in a foreign country, and really embodies the Pura Vida lifestyle!
This is our second time booking with Matt. Our most recent trip to Costa Rica was by far our best vacation in years. My wife organized the trip for ourselves and two other couples. Things were made extremely easy with Matt’s help finding the most amazing accommodations, coordinating transportation, stocking the kitchen for our arrival, booking activities for the week and always being there to provide assistance and answer questions. Our friends were blown away by everything from the beauty of the country to the friendliness of the people. Costa Rica’s Pacific coast has become our new favorite destination and we cannot wait for the next visit. Pura Vida!
Thank you Matt!