Your Dream House - Luxury in a Stunning Natural Setting Mal Pais, Puntarenas Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 168710

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Location: Mal Pais, Mal Pais Area, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Central America (8 Minutes From Playa Manzanillo, 20 Minutes From Cobano)

Accommodations:  Villa, 3 Bedrooms + Den, 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)

Casa Noche del Mono sits within a private nature reserve in the hills above the Pacific Ocean on the southern Nicoya Peninsula. Our unique location ensures complete privacy and tranquility as well as abundant wildlife. Monkeys, agoutis, peccaries, kinkajus, deer, toucans, parrots and much more are all found within the reserve. The property is perfectly situated for exploring the nearby beaches and attractions of the area, including the towns of Manzanillo, Mal Pais, Santa Teresa and Montezuma.

The house itself is inspired by the Spanish colonial haciendas found throughout Central America and is the perfect blend of luxury and nature. Built around a central courtyard adorned with 5 fountains and tropical plants, the house remains a constant cool temperature. While all portions of the house are finished with the finest details (including granite and marble countertops, private terraces and bathrooms adjoining each bedroom, modern appliances and hand made tiles) the atmosphere is casual and perfectly suited to the natural surroundings. In addition to the 3 bedrooms, the house includes an indoor/outdoor rooftop terrace, a living room, a den within satellite television, dining room, eat in kitchen and a 60 feet long terrace overlooking the pool, jungle and mountains. The large, blue-tiled infinity pool is perched on a hillside with spectacular views and includes an underwater sitting bench. Deck chairs and lounging cushions are located around the pool area.

The lush gardens surrounding the house and in the central courtyard are planted with flowering plants and tress from around the world, including breadfruit, guava, mango, avocado, heliconia and roses. The grounds are maintained daily by a gardener. The rest of our reserve consists of secondary forest laced with streams. We have ensured that these areas have not been developed or cleared (except for trails) and therefore retain an abundance of plant and animal life.

Housekeeping and laundry services are provided daily Monday through Friday (or as often as the renter desires).

Our porperty is centrally located on the southern tip of the Nicoya peninsula with the beautiful beaches of Playa Manzanillo and Playa Hermosa less than a 10 minute drive away. In addition, the towns and beaches of Montezuma, Santa Teresa and Mal Pais are less than 30 minutes away. Numerous rivers also run through the area. During your stay, we will be happy to arrange horse back riding, spa/massage treatements, golf games, fishing excursions, surfing lessongs, canopy tours or any other activity the area offers.

If your dream vacation is total privacy and tranquility in a stunning natural setting as well as luxurious and centrally located accomodations, please contact us by email or phone. We will be happy to answer any questions that you might have about Costa Rica, the area or our house.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE LINK BELOW UNDER "FOR ADDITIONAL PICTURES AND INFORMATION"

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning: In den only.
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
• Beds
  • Double Bed (3)
  • Twin/Single Bed
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV: Including surround sound home theater system.
  • DVD
  • Video Library
  • CD Player (2)
  • Stereo System (2)
  • Music Library
  • Private Pool
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Catering Available: We will be happy to arrange a private chef.
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
  • Balcony
  • Lanai
• View/Location
  • Mountain View
• Communications
  • Telephone (3)
• Other Amenities
  • Full time housekeeper and gardener. Great animal, bird viewing from the house and pool. 8 minutes by car to beautiful Playa Manzanillo, 30 minutes to Montezuma, Mal Pais and Santa Teresa.
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly
  • Smoking Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • We will be happy to arrange horse back riding (beach or trail), spa treatments & massage, fishing excursions, boat trips, golf games, surfing lessons and canopy tours during your stay.

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High Season (Dec-Apr, excluding Christmas & New Years):
$230/night (3 night minimum) .. $1400/week .. $5250/month
Low Season (May-Nov):
$160/night (3 night minimum) .. $950/week .. $3560/month
Christmas and New Years (December 15 - January 2):
$300/night (3 night minimum) .. $1800/week

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 03/29/09
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  Kim Freeman , Landrum, SC
  • This was the most wonderful house we've stayed in in Costa Rica with the most wonderful hosts. The caretakers, Marvin, Sonia and their little boy Josue were great people. The pool, living areas and bedrooms and baths were great for our family of six. We had a blast and saw every bird and animal in Costa Rica while visiting here. Thanks to Bill and Frank.
• 03/28/09
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  Tamara Behner , North Carolina
  • We have been renting homes in Costa Rica for eight years and this home is by far the most incredible,hospitable,relaxing yet adventurous place we have stayed.The wildlife is so abundant we danced with the Howler monkeys daily,rode quads to the beaches and were able to see shooting stars from the rooftop terrace at night.The owners gave us the best of all vacation worlds at this marvel of a home.From a super family gathering to just chill'in at the pool you have it all at Noche Del Mono.
• 01/08/09
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  Debbie Frank , Akron, Oh
  • WOW..the pictures on the website cannot capture the beauty of this jungle property. Beautifully decorated and meticulously cared for, Bill and Frank's home made us feel like royalty. Our family (there were 7 of us) loved being able to cook and entertain ourselves each morning and night on the beautiful outdoors veranda and porch. The sounds of the howler monkeys in the morning and at night were an extra treat to wake up and end the evening with. Our coati friend, squaking parrots, iguanas, and Senor froad (not sure if he was a frog or toad) added to the ambiance of the jungle experience. The beautiful and less visited beaches of Manzanillo and St. Theresa make this a very special place for the first time (or frequent in our case) visitor to Costa Rica. We will definitely be back. Bill and Frank are most gracious hosts and made us feel welcome and comfortable in their beautiful home. I would highly recommend this property to anyone who wants to experience Pura Vida!
• 01/02/09
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  Anne Davis , Asheville, NC
  • An oasis in the jungle would be the best way to describe this villa. The home is beautiful and immaculate as are the grounds and pool. Wildlife is everywhere - howler monkeys, coati, birds, iguanas. Plenty of spots to relax - the rooftop deck is amazing. The three separate bedroom suites were all fabulous with their own private balconies. Bill and Frank, the owners, were WONDERFUL. They made us feel so welcome and were a wealth of knowledge. Marvin was nice enough to take us on a hike through the jungle which was one of the highlights of our stay. We didn't want to leave! So, if you want a unique vacation in a gorgeous location, this is the place to come. We are definitely planning on coming back.
• 12/17/08
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  Barbara Benson , Portland, OR
  • Returning home after a 2 month Sabbatical traveling to Guatemala, Costa Rica, Belize and Mexico we must comment that our stay at this amazing Villa was a highlight. The home itself is very comfortable (all the western conveniences) and absolutely beautiful.From furnishings to decor this home is special. Bill and Frank, the owners, are exceptionally kind and helpful and made every effort to provide us with information or services when needed. We were thrilled with the jungle setting as we daily enjoyed visits from a clan of 10 or so Howler monkeys and were delighted by the care and effort that has gone into the lush gardens. The fresh water pool was especially nice, always clean and well tended. This home is certainly the place to stay if you are going to be visiting this area. We undoubtedly will return one day!
• 07/21/08
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  • My wife and 2 boys (7 and 13) stayed at this beautiful Casa. This house actually made the trip. After an adventerous day of exploring, it was great to be able to come back to Casa Noche del Mono and get a way from it all. An infinity pool with howling monkeys and toucans, a great kitchen to cook the fish that we caught the 2nd day, sky satelite TV for the kids, the fountains inside the house, Bill and Frank being incredible hosts, and Marvin - taking us for an eco tour around the 25 acres of the property, made this vacation the best for our family. It was way better than described on VRBO. We will be back next year. Scott, Jeanette, Tay and Blake...
• 07/07/08
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  Lisa Calise , Cedar Parl/Texas
  • My husband and I stayed here with our two children and my teenage sister in June of 2008. Where do I begin?!?!? The pictures do not even begin to do this property justice! Not only was I in awe of it's natural beauty and surroundings, but the home itself was beautiful and very comfortable. Add to that the hosts/owners were so friendly and welcoming. Their home was our home away from home and they made every effort to make sure our stay was enjoyable. The pool was magical as it overlooked the mountains and lush gardens and almost every day we awoke to the howler monkeys. I would highly recommend this property to anyone who is looking for a truly relaxing vacation, but still have all the adventure of the outdoor activities, ocean and good restaurants in close proximity. Thanks Bill and Frank, we miss you...Pura Vida!!

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