Location: Escazu, San Jose, Costa Rica, Central America (2.5 km from Escazu centro)
Accommodations: House, 1 Bedroom + Loft, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 2-3)
Keywords: House
What makes The Mountain Chalet different?
- You can see the house before you come! Simply scroll to the bottom of the listing and click on the video of our rental.
- Incomparable 270º view above the central valley, mountains and volcanoes.
- Excellent location: Low-density private residential area 5 min away from all the amenities of Escazu, one of the best areas in the central valley. Only 12 miles from the airport.
- Fully equipped: We provide everything from the bed and bath linens to the kitchen appliances, tableware and utensils.
- Good communication: Free cell phone for local calls, 24x7 Broad Band / Wifi Internet and computer available.
- Efficient transportation: You can either rent a car or simply tap into a reliable English spoken taxi driver that we recommend. Taxi fairs are inexpensive, approximately $4 for local trips.
- Cleaning service included twice a week: Relax, we clean and you enjoy.
- Secure: 24x7 live-in Guard / Gardener.
- Simple payment method: PayPal / MoneyBookers / Electronic Check
- Affordable: Starting at $80 per night. Weekly and monthly rates also available.
- Private and expansive / Contemporary design layout / No neighbors or other guests to worry about.
- By clicking on the comments link you can read our guests comments. We have more reviews than any other rental in the area.
- We provide a small book guide to our recommended shopping centers, restaurants, trail walks in the mountain, Spanish classes, day tours to the volcanoes and waterfalls, nanny services, live music, swimming and exercise facilities.
- Enjoy the mountain and garden: Lots of green area. 1,100 square meter property.
- Maps to get here: Simply scroll to the bottom of the listing and click on the map to The Mountain Chalet.
- Full description:
At the tip of the mountain, quiet and away from the stress of the city, this private and contemporary ‘A frame’ house overlooks the main cities of Costa Rica, distant volcanoes and mountain peaks. Both day and night the view is breath taking. The house faces east and therefore the view of the sunrise is beautiful. At nighttime it's comparable to looking at an ocean of lights as far as you can see.
The chalet used to be the studio of a famous Costa Rican painter, Cesar Valverde. It was his inspirational getaway retreat where he created some of his most recognized paintings. Today it’s a unique vocational destination.
As you walk towards the house, across the entrance stairways you’re surrounded by tropical plants that are lit up at nighttime to guide your way and illuminate the green colors of the entrance.
From the stairways you’re led to the main outdoor porch, a perfect place for relaxing, reading, enjoying the fresh air of the mountain or simply contemplating the views. The porch is integrated with the living room and the kitchen / dinning area as one open space which creates a great feeling of expansiveness.
This fully furnished house is ideal for a couple or a single person. The first floor has dimmer lighting, comfortable seating, a nice fire place within the living room to keep you warm at nights and a fully equipped kitchen / dinning area that is ideal for home made dinners as well. There is also a half bathroom, storage area and washing facilities.
The second floor of the house is the master bedroom suite. It is a spacious, wooden floor bedroom with dimmer lighting and a centerpiece king size bed from which you can also enjoy view, rest, watch television or listen to music. Lastly, there is a comfortable hammock to lie on, a contemporary full bathroom and a walk -in closet.
A computer is available for you to check your emails and stay in touch with your friends and family as well. You can also connect to the Internet wireless in case you prefer to work with your laptop from any part of the house (enjoying breakfast from the terrace, lying on the hammock, next to the fireplace, etc.)
Above the second floor, there is a small open loft with a full size bed as a secondary sleeping area. The stairs accessing this floor are somewhat steep; and we recommend that these sleeping quarters not be reserved for the elderly or small children.
As the owner and host of the Mountain Chalet, I have a small studio next to the chalet where I live. It is completely separate from the house but they share the same exterior walkway. Separate from the house there is a live-in guard and gardener.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : (in the unit)
- Dryer : (in the unit)
- Linens Provided : (Bed & Bath)
- Garage : Parking area inside the property but not covered
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Double Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Stove / Sink / Toaster / Blender / Coffee maker / Tableware
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Cell Phone : Available for local phone calls free of charge. Receives incoming international calls as well. A $90 refundable deposit is required.
- Computer
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Cleaning service provided twice a week
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Live Theatre
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Another option is to take day trips to: see the volcanoes, go white-water rafting, walk in the cloud forest, visit coffee plantations, go to the beach (the closest beach is only 1 1/2 hours away.)
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May 01-Dec 01 .. $80/night .. $490/week .. $1650/month
Dec 02-Apr 30 .. $90/night .. $550/week .. $1850/month
Minimum 3 night stay.
Payment Methods: Credit Card / PayPal / Electronic Check
Payment Instructions will be send to you upon receipt of reservation request
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
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- Front side of the house - Costa Rica Vacation
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- Master Bedroom - Costa Rica Vacation
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- The View - Costa Rica Vacation
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- Master Bedroom
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- Kitchen / Dinning
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #136131
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