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Nosara
House, 3 Bedrooms + Library, 3.5+ Baths (Sleeps 7)
$600-$3500/wk - $1800-$6600/mo
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Traveler Reviews (13)

• Happy to be in Costa Rica

  Happy to be in Costa Rica

  • Guest Jan
  • Date of stay 02/22/13
  • Review Submitted 03/04/13
  This home provided a delightful mix of Jungle and luxury. The expansive porch that overlooked the Nosara coast line coupled with the tranquil infinity pool and the climbing Howler Monkeys, what more could you want. This home was located near a small village that hosted a number of great places to eat and swim. The nearby beaches provided a mix of black and pink sand and the water was clean and warm. At day’s end, dinning on the porch and watching the sun sink in privacy is unforgettable.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Beautiful house, amazing trip

  Beautiful house, amazing trip

  • Guest Suebakka
  • Date of stay 06/08/12
  • Review Submitted 03/12/13
  First, I would like to say Costa Rica is one the most beautiful places I've been to. When we first entered Las Colinas we were blown away, not expecting the house to be nearly as amazing and perfectly situated as we found it - the pictures do not do this place justice. Then we found out it came with a housekeeper. What?! We definitely had a "we're not worthy" moment followed by a "how many people would we need to kill to just stay here forever?" moment (jokingly, of course... we came up with 48). In short, great times were had by all - surfing, eating, relaxing by the pool, monkey watching, pretending we're going to stay up late and party and falling asleep at 9:30 instead, etc... You know, things one does while on vacation.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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• Opulence, beauty, and peace

  Opulence, beauty, and peace

  • Guest hazenfree
  • Date of stay 04/01/12
  • Review Submitted 06/04/12
  This is an absolutely amazing place. I piece of heaven complete with a gourmet kitchen, gorgeous private pool and breathtaking views. There is no better place to sit and watch the sunset than that the beautiful wrap-around veranda. We splashed in the pool, listened to the howler monkeys, surfed in the waves, walked in the jungle, and remembered why we love hanging out together. Thank you for an unforgettable vacation.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Pristine views and well-kept property

  Pristine views and well-kept property

  • Guest Neil W.
  • Date of stay 03/11/12
  • Review Submitted 03/27/12
  We spent a week at the Casita after a week in-town in Playa Guiones. At first we were taken back at the trip we would have to make to go to the beach, the market or to restaurants but we got used to it. The road up the hill was one of the few on which we didn't have to worry about dust while we drove the 4-wheeler. You must have transportation if you stay here. The views were amazing and they were often complimented by a troop of monkeys that visited for many sunsets and some mornings. The pool is amazing and is in a common area with the main house. So, though it is there for use it does feel like you are imposing a little when you go to use it. One small inconvenience of the casita is that it has windows on all sides and no shades on the side facing the main house. Therefore, when anyone is in the back yard or driveway of the main house there is less privacy. I would recommend this house for an older couple or one that wants to get away from the tourist/surfer/yoga throngs of Guiones. It's more quiet and relaxing than vibrant and exiting. The views, night and day, are second to none and the hosts/owners are very accommodating, friendly and helpful.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway.

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• Las Colinas

  Las Colinas

  • Guest Christine G.
  • Date of stay 02/20/12
  • Review Submitted 03/17/12
  We had a great vacation in Nosara. Susan and Michael's house was great with amazing views and all the amenities one could ask for. The children loved the pool and the daily visits from the monkeys as well as lounging on one of the several hammocks on the property. The view and the house exceeded our expectations and the pictures don't do it justice. We hope to have a chance to go back and stay there again. Susan and Michael were very helpful with getting us any information we needed and putting us in touch with the right people.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

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• Las Colinas Jan Review

  Las Colinas Jan Review

  • Guest DonP
  • Date of stay 01/10/12
  • Review Submitted 03/13/12
  My wife and I found our experience at Las Colinas to be one our very best. We travel internationally with some frequency and this became one of our all time favorites. The facility was more than we expected. Besides being just plain gorgeous it is very well appointed and has every imaginable convenience. We walked in, dropped our luggage and were living just like home. The views of the jungles and ocean are incredible and the sunsets glorious. They have full time help that keeps everything in perfect order. We loved the place. Our hosts were there if we needed them but otherwise allowed us to operate on our own. They provided us with excellent restaurant and ‘places to go, things to do’ advice. We did accept an invitation to join them for a dinner and it was a most enjoyable experience. Their kindness and consideration was exemplary. There were so many things to do there that our short week was grossly inadequate. We kept moving but there was so much more to do. We did not have to drive more than 20 minutes to find lovely beaches, great restaurants, walking tours, etc. There just wasn’t enough time to do everything we wanted and still occasionally lay back at the pool or on the beautiful beaches. We like to eat out and try various foods and we had so many opportunities to do just that. I would return again just for the food! When it came time we did not want to leave the place but alas, other duties call. We are now trying to work a schedule to return, hopefully with some of our children and grandchildren. I know they would all be as fond of it as we were and be a wonderful experience for them.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Amazing Vacation

  Amazing Vacation

  • Guest John M.
  • Date of stay 12/16/11
  • Review Submitted 03/12/12
  We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to experience your lovely home. We will enjoy our memories for a lifetime. We are sure your view is the best in Nosara. It was always nice to come home to a clean house and comfortable bed freshly made and we all thank Ceclia. Every thing was amazing from the pool , landscaped yard to the huge covered porch , lovely kitchen and tastefully decorated home . You have thought of everything one might need . Having a vacation rental of our own we really appreciated the attention to detailWe thank you again. We all agree this has been the most relaxing, wonderful vacation we have ever had. Being there got us into another state of being. We all still feel the glow and relaxed state of being and hope to truly integrate that into our lives. Thanks again, please keep in touch and know you have friends in the Redwoods. We hope to come back. We will miss you and your beautiful paradise. Sincerely, Jack, Shore Kate & Julia

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Our FAVORITE trip!

  Our FAVORITE trip!

  • Guest Nicky & Donny
  • Date of stay 09/01/11
  • Review Submitted 09/01/11
  My husband and I spent a week at this amazing property for our honeymoon and we can't wait to go back! The Casa and Casita are absolutely gorgeous in every way, the views breathtaking, and the entire property immaculate. The photos do not do it justice! Our trip happened to coincide with the owners' own vacation, and privacy was never an issue. We stayed in the main house (Casa) while the owners stayed in the Casita, and we would have never known they were even there! The property is designed so that both houses boast privacy, accessibility, and security. The property offer unbelievable sweeping views over the ocean and beach, as does the lovely infinity pool which makes you feel like you are floating over the hillside and the surfers below! The postcard-esque beach is only 5 minutes away. The miles of soft sand, beautiful blue hues, and amazingly warm water make for the ultimate beach experience whether you are a sun worshiper, surfer, or shell collector. The very friendly people of Nosara and the delicious local cuisine made dining out a delight. Exceptional food and very inexpensive! We are already planning our next trip and it can't be soon enough!!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Extraordinary Casa and staff!

  Extraordinary Casa and staff!

  • Guest Chris
  • Date of stay 07/18/11
  • Review Submitted 09/09/11
  What an extraordinary stay we had in this beautiful casa. Views are stunning! Our children were captivated by the pool and abounding wildlife. Visits from monkeys daily, coatimundi, a thin striped snake on the stairs to the pool caused a thrill. Cecelia and Brian are wonderful people. The house itself is sublime. It blends into the hillside and jungle as if it were always there. We all hope to return again and again. Thanks for sharing such a perfect place in this world.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• A Wonderful House

  A Wonderful House

  • Guest Emmanuel
  • Date of stay 04/10/11
  • Review Submitted 04/25/11
  We stayed here for 10 days in April with our two kids (5 and 8 years old) and had a lovely time. The house is beautiful, with an amazing view of Playa Giuones and Playa Pelada. The house is perfect condition, spacious and remarkably cool without AC. The large infinity pool had a great view and kept the kids entertained when we weren't at the beach, which is just a 3 min drive away. When we weren't at the beach we settled into one of the numerous hammocks enjoying the cool sea breezes. It is the perfect house for those wanting a quiet place to unwind and enjoy the warm water and surf of Nosara. I would recommend this place for families wanting a house away from the beach and a bit more privacy than you find in Guiones. -Emmanuel

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

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• Las Colinas, Nosara Costa Rica

  Las Colinas, Nosara Costa Rica

  • Guest Pat and Mark
  • Date of stay 04/03/11
  • Review Submitted 06/11/11
  Thank you for the opportunity to visit Costa Rica from such a stunning location! The combination of wonderful architecture, beautiful appointments, and that VIEW make Las Colinas a destination to write home about. We arrived home late last night and are still savoring our experiences. We made it to La Dolce Vita (loved it) and Rancho Tico (loved it and Leo was as a perfect host). You also gave us a great source of information to make the most of our stay via the binder and your notes. The team of people you have in place also made our stay wonderful. We are greatly looking forward to visiting again and being able to take in more of the wonderful natural resources.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Perfect Home Away From Home

  Perfect Home Away From Home

  • Guest Go Ducks!
  • Date of stay 02/10/11
  • Review Submitted 03/01/11
  Our group was reticent to venture up the hill to lodge for this trip to Nosara. However, our fears were allayed the moment we pulled into the drive. The view from the house is second to none. Well, perhaps second to that of standing in the pool at its infinity edge while staring over the pacific; a position one could find somebody in our party at almost all hours of the day. The house, in a word: perfect. Each bedroom offered privacy from the rest of the house (we were three couples w/the Casita). There was plenty of room in the kitchen for everybody to participate in the preparation of meals. The great room and office were perfect for relaxing in the heat of the day. But, most spent the afternoons lounging on one of the hammocks and soaking in the views. When not watching monkeys from the patio and soaking in the afore mentioned views I would drive a couple minutes to Playa Guiones, drop my wife off at yoga, then head to world class surf (two sessions a day even on not so great days. Check out surfingnosara for surf reports and daily photos). She would walk the couple minutes to the beach after her practice just in time to see me getting worked by a wave and then we would enjoy the sunset. Heaven. Not everybody in our group was into surf or yoga so a few days we went a couple minutes in the opposite direction for ziplines, hikes, and a wildlife refuge. Everything we wanted was literally a couple minute to 5 minute drive in any direction (sunset drinks at Lagarta; great Italian at La Dolce Vita (Roberto is a riot); spectacular views and lobster at Vista Del Paraiso (Debbie is awesome, ask for wings and if you really want to win her friendship, bring her a bottle of gluten free soy sauce); pub life at Black Sheep; beach side dining at La Luna; and Tico nights out at myriad cantinas to name just a few of the attractions. I would be remiss if I didn't mention Robin's incredible ice cream too). To top it all off, Susan and Michael are the most assistive and supportive hosts one could hope for. They put up with our incessent questions and left an incredible list of resources to guide or visit. In fact, I believe Susan was coronated the Amenity Resource Queen of the Americas. I would hate to put pressure on them to be as patient and available as they were for us to all visitors but they were truly and remarkably incredible in scheduling our visit. Thank you so much Michael and Susan for all the time you spent. We had an amazing time. Can't wait to go back

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• We highly recommend Casa de Wolfe!

  We highly recommend Casa de Wolfe!

  • Guest Kathi
  • Date of stay 04/16/08
  • Review Submitted 03/10/11
  We had an absolutely wonderful time at Casa de Wolfe in Nosara. We stayed?nearly two weeks with our two children. The house sits on top of a mountain with gentle?breezes all day long. The photos are beautiful, but pale in comparison to being there. We spent most of our time either at the beach, the?pool, hiking in the rain forest or in the cafes at night.??The owners were so accommodating and helped us with our car?reservations and gave us lots of travel info. We had lots of great advice on?where to go so we had a pretty full itinerary. My husband and I would love?to go back sometime soon so we could just spend more time relaxing by the?pool and enjoy the view. Our kids had a spectacular time as well and?preferred to be more active. My son was in his glory observing all the wild?creatures in their natural habitats: Howler Monkeys, every type of lizard, sloths and even an ocelat in the rainforest! In addition to surfing and relaxing on the beautiful beaches, we took several tours, guides hikes, river boat trips, Hanging Bridges of Arenal--a must see! The house was beautiful and very spacious, open and clean. There are lots of?windows that overlook the pacific ocean. The front?porch is gorgeous, you'll spend a lot of time on the hammock there. The salt?water infinity pool was a highlight too. We spent long hours in the pool and often grilled by the pool for dinner. And if you don't feel like cooking, it's a short drive (or long walk) up the?mountain to Debbies for dinner or down the mountain into Nosara--lot's of nice restaurants to choose from. We took hundreds and hundreds of photos--many NatGeo worthy! The kids remember it as one of the best vacations we ever took. It really was a memory to last a lifetime for us and we hope to go back soon. The people of Nosara were very warm and wonderful too. We felt very safe there. We highly recommend Casa de Wolfe and Nosara!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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