so fantastic it made me cry!

Guest: rok drawing (New York)
Date of Stay: 02/15/08 Review Submitted: 01/17/09

This is going to take awhile.....I have so much to say about this stunning property. Following the homeowners very specific directions, you come upon the driveway into the property and it looks hidden and non descript. You turn off the coastal road and enter the property through a simple gate.......then you're eyes start to buldge because you can't believe this is where you have come to stay. A beautiful upward curving manicured tropical drive is lined with palm trees. This goes on for a good half of a mile as you ascend the reserve-like (I think it is a reserve - 50 acers) property. Then you see the house. Wow. I said to myself, "All my hard work in finding the perfect house for the perfect family vacation (my parents included) and I DID IT!" The house is soooo perfect. The photos say it all. It should be in architectural digest (remember David Bowie's house in Bali - this is as close as you'll come to it without traveling over the pacific). The views are stunning and dramatic. This is a great location for a photo shoot. I am an architectural designer and this was nirvana! I took soooo many pictures and hope to put them up on this site if there is a way to share them. Stop your search, I have done it for you (40 hours of house hunting - no kidding!) This is the place for you! The house itself is peaceful and secluded. Several mornings I woke up early and hiked up behind the house into the ancient forest to discover tree frogs, monkeys and toucans The dining is great in the dominical area and grocery shopping is 10 mins down the road. The caretakers are very enthusiastic and a wealth of information. Dominical is the place to go because it is still the unspoiled true Costa Rica. This may be over the top as far as a review but when you have a vacation this great after putting in so much time and energy you feel like you've won the Oscar for travel planning. The small print: I am in no way related to or knew the homeowners when I booked this house. I just loved it in the photos and made the contact!

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

BREATHTAKINGLY BEAUTIFUL!!!

Guest: Deborah (Switzerland)
Date of Stay: 12/16/11 Review Submitted: 02/01/12

My husband and I both agree that we had the best, most relaxing vacation ever at Lattice House. Also the nicest house we've ever rented with the most beauitful view ever, we're still dreaming about it. The house is in perfect harmony with the incredibly beautiful surrounding nature and wildlife. We did a few things while staying there, Sierpe boat trip and Manuel Antonio Park, fishing trip which were all wonderful, I'm in a wheelchair and though things aren't always too accessible in beautiful Costa Rica the people and guides were always very helpful and kind and will go out of their way to help. Mostly we just stayed at the house though and never tired of the beautiful views, awesome relaxing infinity pool and abundant wildlife there was to see. We loved the many Toucans, saw a whole troop of Capuchins monkeying all around the trees surrounding the house, howler monkeys, so many beautifully colored birds and butterflies, Coatis, just endless beauty! My husband loved using the big BBQ outside and the kitchen has everything you need too. On top of all that there is Ana who lives up the road who's so kind and helpful for anything you need, just great, we loved her! We definitely want to come back in the near future and highly recommend this house!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, people with disabilities, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Lattice House is Amazing, Incredible and All that we had hoped for and more!!

Guest: howie13 (Morrison, Colorad)
Date of Stay: 03/26/11 Review Submitted: 04/12/11

Have wanted to visit the "Villa" for at least 3 years. Have seen many pictures and descriptions, but they don't tell the whole story. You try to envision a vacation and hope it turns out good. This one turned out much higher than my best expectation!! My 'mother in law' met us at the front door (we were late arriving) and she said thank you 5 times and stated that I was "back in the Will". You can literally stay on the 65 acre grounds and see a lot of animals and birds that you drive to the parks for. A truly GREAT place. Spend at least 30 minutes on the meditation bench, it will chenge your life..

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, people with disabilities, romantic getaway.

"Lattice House was Absolutely Remarkable!

Guest: Paula (Chciago, IL)
Date of Stay: 03/12/11 Review Submitted: 03/17/11

The look on my husband's face when he walked thru the house and saw the pool, the grounds and smiled was really a once in a lifetime event especially for him! He was, as was our entire family, totally blown away but Lattice House, it's amenities, indescribable grounds all around and then then seeing the ocean below! All of this in one view! And then Toucans flew into the trees, it was like a movie! Yes there is also a very handy and complete town but as my husband exclaimed, "Why would I need to leave"! The rest of the family hiked the trials, saw the waterfall, went on the Canopy Tour, had some surfing lesson. I stayed by the pool, let Ana the house manager handle all the details and discussed an evening menu with our warm and most accomplished chef Alexandra. (that Ana had hired for our party).

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway.

Lattice House - a week in Rainforest Paradise

Guest: Travelling Family (Montreal, Quebec, Canada)
Date of Stay: 02/26/11 Review Submitted: 03/13/11

We left for Costa Rica in a snowstorm, and returned in a snowstorm, but the week in between at Lattice House was glorious, not long enough. We rented this property after research on the web, and a few e-mail exchanges with the owner, who assured we wouldn't be disappointed, and we weren't. You get exactly what is advertised, . We were three families travelling from various parts of North America, meeting in CR for a family vacation, and everything went off without a hitch, mainly due to Pat and property manager Ana's close attention to detail. As pre-arranged, we were met at the airport by Mariano for the trek over the mountains. I would highly recommend using him for any transport needs, we felt very safe and secure in his hands for the extended drive to Lattice house as the new highway happened to be closed. We arrived at Lattice House to a tico meal waiting, and fell into bed. The next morning we awoke to an immaculate house and property, and rental vehicles were delivered directly to the door. Ana had organized any requested tours ahead of time, and although you can be as busy or as relaxed as you'd like, we found the perfect balance of doing something every second day, and just hanging out at the house, and exploring the property and area on alternate days. This is not a vacation for those who like to be in the middle of the action, rather it is a tranquil setting away from the tourist areas, yet all conveniences are a short, simple drive away (groceries, gas, bank, doughnuts in Uvita - 7 kms down the newly paved coastal road). Every night we fell into bed by 10:00pm, and were up by 6:00am. There's nothing like having coffee on the deck in the morning with the wonderful vistas, watching toucans and aracari's, not to mention the myriad of other birds with the sound of howler's in the background. Sounds and feels surreal now that we're home. We saw howlers, white-faced capuchin monkeys, coatis, agoutis, two and three-toed sloths, lizards, bullfrogs, lots of toucans, scarlet macaws, and an array of really interesting bugs (praying mantis, stick bugs, beautiful butterflies, etc., etc.). The house perfectly met our needs, the kitchen was fully equipped and we didn't want for anything. We BBQ'd about half the time, and ate out the other - plenty of restaurants. The bathrooms were all beautiful, but by the end of the week, we were all scheduling our time in the outdoor shower! Beautiful country, warm people, idyllic setting, we'll be back!

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

Ward's Stay in March

Guest: Snowbirds (Lockport Manitoba Canada)
Date of Stay: 02/26/11 Review Submitted: 03/08/11

Lattice House was excellent. We had a family get-together so there were 5 adults, 1 teenager, a 4 year old and a 7 month baby. The house fit our needs perfectly. It was well equipped, very comfortable, and very clean. We also had to fight for the outdoor shower as everyone preferred it. The comfortable beds in the air-conditioned bedrooms were appreciated on the hot nights. On our arrival we were provided with a great meal which we appreciated after traveling for so long. The grounds and the view was spectacular with many animals and birds (howler monkeys and toucans to name a few). Everyone was very helpful and friendly and went out of there way to make us feel at home and had many recommendations to make our stay special. The 'Argentinian Bakery' was visited often and any of our meals we had out were great. We would highly recommend this property to not only families but adults only as well as it is suitable to all. It truly is paradise!!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, pet owners, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Beautiful Place, excellent help!

Guest: Jaqknits (NC - USA)
Date of Stay: 02/05/10 Review Submitted: 04/25/10

Lattice House is delightful, peaceful, spotless, and, Ana was wonderful! The early mornings and late evenings were fabulous with birds and beasties (love the howlers!). Could have really done without the day-long clicking cicadas though - it was amazing how after a few days they grated on the nerves - but I understand they are only here a short time each year (luckily). My hearing-impaired FIL had trouble with that background noise in particular. But again, the place is delightful and so close to so many wonderful attractions (zip lines, snorkeling and horseriding in particular). The Uvita Saturday market was a pleasure. I would love to return!

Owner response:Yes, I understand the cicadas were particularly bad this year---everywhere in the area, not just at Latttice House. We all wish there is something to deter them, but alas, we are in their jungle, and they win the battle!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Lattice House is fabulous

Guest: Canuckfamily (Calgary, Canada)
Date of Stay: 04/02/10 Review Submitted: 04/11/10

We recently stayed at this house near Uvita/Dominical. The house and grounds are fantastic. A lot of thought has clearly gone into the design of the house and its upkeep. The website is accurate, and both the owner and on-site manager (Ana) are very helpful. The views are spectacular and the house sits on a huge lot with gated access. The house has a lived in feel with beautiful artwork and furniture in the house, and Asian statuary throughout the grounds. We have stayed in four different VRBO houses on three separate trips to Costa Rica and this house was far and away the best. There are several great restaurants in the area and the beaches are great. Daily visits from Toucans and many other birds that I wish I could name. An attentive, non-intrusive local manager provided helpful advice on the area. Highly recommended.

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

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/30/10 Review Submitted: 01/30/10

We just returned from a two week stay at Lattice House in January 2010. The house is located within a gated private reserve, that is extremely private, and yet very accessable. The grounds are spectacular - every morning we went and picked fresh grapefruit for our breakfast and were mesmorized by the birds and wildlife. The house itself is 5 star. Absolutely no complaints - everything was as represented. We never used the air conditioning once, and the temps were in the mid 30's most days. The bedroom cools off nicely in the evening with the ceiling fan and window open. Pat the owner, was a delight to deal with. Ana is the property manager who lives just up the road and is extremely helpful and genuinely a very friendly person to meet. IF you are lookng for a luxurious getaway, with one of the best views in the area - this is the house..... I would like to say we would stay again but we so much enjoyed Costa Rica that we are now looking at a property of our own in the area. BR, Calgary Alberta

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AMAZING

Guest: Sheldon1 (Miami Florida)
Date of Stay: 04/25/09 Review Submitted: 09/11/09

We stayed at the Lattice House in April 2009 with a group of 4 couples. The place is SIMPLY AMAZING…we were all blown away from the minute we pulled in the driveway and looked through the glass doors to the view of the pool and the ocean. The house is incredible. We were sad to leave and can’t wait to return.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway.