Location: Esterillos, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Central America (Airport: 1.5hr - 18 Mi to Jaco & 24 Mi to Manuel) View Map
Accommodations: Villa, 5 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 4.5+ Baths (Sleeps 12)
Keywords: Family Home, Villa, House, Estate, Home
Villa Oceana is a LARGE and SPACIOUS home in an Exclusive Location ONLY 1.2 HRS FROM SAN JOSE (Brand new freeway- excellent roads) -
Villa Oceana is RIGHT ON THE COAST, NEAR THE BEACH IN ESTERILLOS, a small fishing village. It is a SHORT DISTANCE FROM MANUEL ANTONIO (24 Miles South) and only a short drive TO JACO, another busy touristy place (18 miles North). That way, you will get to enjoy the best of both worlds, go explore for the day. You'll love coming ack to a SERENE SETTING on a GATED RANCH with 24/7 SECURITY.
You will love to relax in Villa Oceana's elegant and comfortable EUROPEAN STYLE DECOR - This hill-top estate has its own LARGE PRIVATE POOL and SOCCER FIELD and ROOF TERRACES etc..... Sitting on a HILLTOP, you'll love the SPECACULAR PANORAMIC OCEAN & MOUNTAIN VIEWS and the light BREEZES will also keep you much cooler than lower altitudes so you'll hardly have to turn the A/C on! the home is very CLOSE TO SEVERAL OF COSTA RICA'S MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACHES with miles of deserted shores!. The Del Pacifico Ranch has a beach house for our guests ar Bejuco Beach which is only 1/2 mile away! You'll also be able to RIDE OUR HORSES ride there at Del Pacifico and on the beach!
TOTAL OF 5 BEDROOMS/SLEEPS 12: Main House: 4 BDRMS/3 baths/2 half-Baths/SLEEPS 8-9 -- Separate Studio: 1 BDRM in loft/Sofa-Bed downstairs/1 Bath- shower/kitchen/SLEEPS 2-3; Central A.C, POOL, WHIRLPOOL, Outdoor shower-Satellite TV, WiFi Internet and more. Everything you need is there (Bedding, bath & beach towels, toys, games etc... )
Rate Includes CONCIERGE service, Mid-Week MAID SERVICE ( Daily srvc available - please inquire). Other on-site services available: massage; sushi chef, cook etc... Manager will assist you with activities and services.
PERFECT LOCATION: 1.5 hr from SJO - TRANQUIL setting - halfway between popular town of Jaco & famous Manuel Antonio (abt 20 min each).. - EASY ACCESS to nearby activities: Horses, Surfing,Golf Sport Fishing, Snorkeling; Zip lines; Kayaking; Banana boats; Canopy tours; Crocodile tours; Bird watching; Mangrove forests, Quad rides in rainforest; Waterfalls; Botanic gardens; Nature hikes; Flying & Para-gliding; Tide pools; Shops; Restaurants!
Costa Rica & Villa Oceana are waiting for you!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : 2 central air systems (upstairs & downstairs) Better yet, enjoy one of the most desirable feature of this home: Let the gentle hill-top breezes cool you naturally
- Linens Provided : Quality BED LINENS, BATH towels, KITCHEN towels and BEACH towels too.
- Washer : Laundry room with sink, Washer/Dryer & Iron
- Dryer : Yes
- Garage : Large Garage with door opener
- Off Street Parking : Large Driveway
- Beds
- King Bed : In Master Suite upstairs
- Queen Bed : In Guest Suite downstairs
- Double Bed : In Detached Guest Studio -
- Twin/Single Bed (5) : Kids Bedroom #1: 2 Twin beds (can make a king) Kids Bedroom #2: 2 Twin Beds + 1 additinal Twin Mattress
- Convertible Bed : Twin Sofa Bed in living area of separate Studio
- Crib : Available upon request - no charge
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Private Hot Tub : Whirlpool in Garden, right next to pool
- Cable/Satellite TV : Over 600 channels, music etc... I-pod system bring your Ipod to listen to your favorite tunes - We also have WIFI INTERNET and VONAGE PHONE LINE (FREE Calls to US/Can)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : Only family rated movies
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool : Large private pool with Ocean Views and lounge chairs.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Fully equipped gourmet kitchen, everything you need is there. Another Fully equipped kitchen in Separate Guest studio
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Everything you need is there for great meal preparation
- Refrigerator : Ice maker and Water dispenser (Tap water is good to drink too)
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : Cook and chef services available, please inquire for rates etc...
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Large Stainless Steel BBQ
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Balcony : ALl bedrooms have balconies and master has a terrace too
- Gazebo : Outdoor Palapa with table is great for eating outside in the shade.
- View/Location
- Ocean View : ALL AROUND Panoramic Views Ocean and Mountains- You can slightly hear the surf from your bedroom!
- Mountain View : House is on top of a hill with 360 views: Ocean to the South and Mountains to the North.
- Communications
- Telephone : VONAGE PHONE LINE * FREE CALLS TO US & CANADA
- Free Long Distance : VONAGE LAND LINE - FREE CALLS TO US & CANADA!
- Cell Phone : Local cell phone available for $10 with car rental - For all you local calls - FOr long distance, use FREE VONAGE LAND LINE
- Computer : We have US WIFI INTERNET - Bring your laptop,
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : we have US WIFI INTERNET - Bring your own laptop
- Other Amenities
- Private Soccer Field down below.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Please clear with manager or owner
- Kid Friendly : This is a great family home. Please note: pool is not enclosed (common in Costa Rica)
- Smoking Not Allowed : Thank you for not smoking inside the home. Penalty may apply.
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Other Activities
- Zip Lines, wild life river tours (birds and crocodiles!) , Water Falls, Island trips, Monkey tours....., National parks, Banana boats
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2011 DRY SEASON: S3,300/Wk + Reserve by 5/31 & SAVE Xtra $100 OFF! (Reg. $4,000)
2011 GREEN SEASON: $3,000 + Reserve by 5/31 & SAVE Xtra $100 OFF! (Reg.$3,600)
2011 Peak Weeks: $4,200 + Reserve by 5/31 & SAVE Xtra $100 OFF! (Reg. $5,000)
DRY SEASON: Nov 1-Apr 30 Except PEAK WEEKS (Dec 12-Jan 12 + Week BFR EASTER)
GREEN SEASON: May 1-Oct 31
Rate Includes Mid-Week cleaning - Additional maid srvc available
Rate Includes Concierge Service - Other services available: Cook, Chef, Massage.
4 Day Minimum (6 during Peak Weeks)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Panoramic Views-Beach-Pool -Exclusive Location-Great 4 Family
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Esterillos
We looked at a lot of locations and fell in love with the Del Pacifico Ranch because it is so pristine and calm, yet still close to both the busy towns of Quepos/Manuel Antonio and Jaco. Being the first buyer there, we were able to select a prime lot with the best views. The added bonus was the refreshing breezes which will keep you a few degrees cooler. Katrina fell in love with the European influence of the architectural design. She knew she would be able to let all her creativity and french taste fly there.... and she did! We hope you will enjoy the beauty, inside and out!
The Unique Benefits at this Villa
By far, the BREATHTAKING ALL-AROUND VIEWS, the early morning bird shows with dozens of green parrots and wild ducks. The feeling of being on top of the word, yet so CLOSE TO THE BEACH, and minutes from restaurants and fun activities. There are also HORSES at the ranch which our guests get to ride into the rainforest and onto the beach. The POOL is a great place to stay cool. For the kids, the SOCCER FIELD and tree swing is an added bonus. SPACIOUS AND LIGHT rooms with TASTEFULL DECOR. THe best thing is that after a day filled with activities, you want to go back home because it is so beautiful there, inside and out. In fact, some guests said they were happy just staying there some days.
Owner's Map of Esterillos
HI, we're George and Katrina Murdoch. We love to surf and soak in the sun so Costa Rica was a natural. We build and decorated this home ourselves. We loved it so much down there, we build two homes (check with us for more availabiities in our other home). We love sharing them with others. Katrina is from a very artistic family in Paris France so she enjoyed putting a lot of her natural flair in the decor.
Because we have a large family (6 kids) a very busy lifestyle and lots of fun loving friends, we wanted a place that would be truly relaxing for families and large groups of friends.
Our guests always say they got more than they expected, that's the way we like it! You will too....
Pura Vida, George and Katrina
Property Photos
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- Villa Oceana and Studio, Hill Top Views and breezes - Esterillos Villa Rental, with Ocean & Rainforest Views, Enjoy Golf, Sport Fishing, Tours, and Much More.
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- Villa Oceana and Separate Studio - View from back street - Esterillos Villa Rental, with Ocean & Rainforest Views, Enjoy Golf, Sport Fishing, Tours, and Much More.
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- Garden Pool & Whirlpool with Ocean Views, lounge chairs - Esterillos Villa Rental, with Ocean & Rainforest Views, Enjoy Golf, Sport Fishing, Tours, and Much More.
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- Spacious and Full of Light family rooms - Open Floor plan
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- Confortable Living area, SatTV, Hi FI, iPod deck, games, books, DVDs ...
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- Dining room table and Gourmet Kitchen, fully equipped, with lots of light!
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- Lg Master Suite, Vaulted ceilings, Lots of light Terrace & Balcony, teak floor
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- This is the Ocean View from Master Bedroom Balcony
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- Guest Suite downstairs with Balcony and Mountain views
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- Kids Bedroom # 2. A third Twin bed can be added - Balcony with Ocean Views
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- Nature and Ocean View from Kids Bedroom #2
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- Kirds Bedroom #1 - 2 twins can make a King. Mountain Views
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- Stay cool for lunch under the Palapa, and a siesta in the hammock
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- Horse ride at Bejuco Beach (1/2 mile from Del Pacifico Ranch)
Traveler Reviews (21)
Gorgeous home! Great Location perfect vacation
Guest: sophie m.
(California)
Date of Stay: 03/18/09
Review Submitted: 04/14/09
Our stay at Villa Oceana was simply the BEST! The house is spacious and absolutely gorgeous, beautiful decor, very comfortable and personal. Far nicer than other homes we've stayed in! The pictures don't do it justice! We were so impressed! The VIEWS were amazing! We loved how we didn't have to use the AC much since the house was cool naturally with the light breezes... We had so much fun in the large pool... .. We loved the area too! There's so much to do and it was actually great to be able to choose to go either towards Jaco or towards Manuel Antonio, more variety... The people at Del Pacifico (the ranch where the house is) were very nice and helpful. We loved riding the horses right there in the rainforest and onto the beach! The house manager also helped us with activities, maids etc...We absolutely loved staying in this beautiful home adn recommend it highly! Staying at Villa Oceana made our Costa Rica experience even better! It was hard to leave! Definitely a great vacation home for families!
Owner response:I am so glad you like staying at our home. I agree with you, it is so grand, the pictures don't do in justice... you just have to see for yourself! Glas you like the location, it is truly an advantage to be out of the busy center like Jaco and Manuel, yet so close to them both! Hope you come again.... Pura Vida, Katrina
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
PERFECT!!!
Guest: cw46
(utah)
Date of Stay: 05/28/10
Review Submitted: 08/05/11
We stayed in this beautiful home last summer. We had such a great time. It was about a 15 minute walk to the beach or a quick drive. The food and local resaurants were amazing!! We had our 6 children and 2 parents. Pleanty of space for all 9 of us. The pool was so nice. It was truly a trip of a lifetime and we will never forget it. Thanks for the amazing time
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.
It's Paradise in Esterillos!
Guest: Laurel P.
(Kalamazoo, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 12/17/10
Review Submitted: 12/28/10
December 2010 Hello Katrina, Just wanted to let you know we had a wonderful time at Casa Exotica and Villa Oceana. The homes were even more beautiful than you described and portrayed on the website. The setting and the location of the homes was perfect. We loved going to both Jaco and Manuel Antonio and Quepos plus enjoyed the whitewater rafting on the Pacuare river. The local beaches of Playa Bejuca and Esterillos Oeste were beautiful and great places for the kids to become proficient in surfing after their lessons the first day. We enjoyed local restaurants, the beautiful Xandari and the laid back surf bar, Backyard Bar as well as El Hiacco for fresh fish and El Barco for Pizza in Jaco and El Avion in Manuel Antonio. We also enjoyed the Discovery Spa Jungle tour on Horseback in Hermosa as well as ATV and Zipline excursions and the beautiful beaches of Manuel Antonio. Your home was the perfect retreat to come back to for relaxation by the pool and sharing of stories of our excursions. We’ve never had a more enjoyable family vacation and there’s still so many activities we didn’t have time for. The mornings were truly magical as you described. From 5:45 to 7:00 a.m on the rooftop terraces were amazing times to enjoy the monkeys, birds and all of the jungle sounds and sights and I couldn’t believe we were all up and around by 6:30 every morning…even a few of the teenagers who usually sleep til noon on vacations!. We were able to view the spectacular Lunar eclipse on a fabulous clear night on your rooftop terrace. Gabriel Rocha at Rock Property management was fantastic responding to any questions or concerns and stocking our homes with groceries ahead of time as well as making reservations and recommendations for us. The driver he set us up with Gilberth from Jaco travels was superb and both informative and fun to have with us. I can’t thank you enough for entrusting your beautiful homes to us….we will recommend them to many who we share our stories of beautiful Costa Rica. Best Regards, Laurie Postmus
Owner response:I am so glad you and your large family were able to stay at both our homes and enjoyed it so much. I am particularly glad that you enjoyed our wonderful location and also the early morning hours which are truly magical in Costa Rica. Thank you for sharing your experience with others!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Beautiful House
Guest: Cathy
(Santa Barbara)
Date of Stay: 08/11/10
Review Submitted: 08/23/10
A beautiful house for vacation. Elegant, very well furnished and comfortable. We stayed at the house next door, Casa Exotica, but had a chance to see this house. It is honestly very attractive. Amazing ocean views from the balconies and fabulous landscaping surrounding the area. We loved it. ~ the Aiellos
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Fabulous time!
Guest: cw46
(utah)
Date of Stay: 05/26/10
Review Submitted: 06/10/10
This house in Costa Rica was perfect. It was a beautiful place to come home to after many busy days. Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your home!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Way beyond what we expected
Guest: sophie m.
(California)
Date of Stay: 01/17/09
Review Submitted: 04/10/10
When we first saw Villa Oceana, we knew we had "Hit the jackpot" what an amazing setting and home! The interior is large, full of light and beautifully decorated in a very "feel-at-home" style. The area is beautiful, right on the coast, real quiet and close to lots of fun things to do. Horses are right there at the ranch, very affordable, we did it twice. The manager was very helpful, and also the people right there at the ranch. Our Favorites: Horses & Crocodile tour! Even staying at home relaxing was a treat in such a beautiful setting. We wouldn't recommend it for those looking to party it up, but for families like ours, or a group of friends, this is definitely a perfect situation and we definitely recommend it. PS) We really appreciated how the house stayed much cooler than other places down by the beach. We didn't have to turn the AC on much, the light breezes were much nicer!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Dawn & Mark McC and Becy & Jeff M. CA.
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Date of Stay: 07/15/09
Review Submitted: 04/09/10
We shared Villa Oceana with another family, it was great! The kids loved it… the pool, horses, views, bird shows, Zip lines, River tours, Quad rides… and colorful restaurants. It was a short 15 min. walk to the beautiful beach, and we were also glad that there were hardly any insects. We followed the owners’ advice to leave all doors and windows open most of the day and we did stay cool WITHOUT the AC most fo the time! We will come back! Becky & Jeff M. and Dawn & Marc McC, CA. July 09
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Guest: Michelle & JP. LM, Sta Monica, CA
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Date of Stay: 07/31/09
Review Submitted: 04/09/10
My husband and our three girls plus all four grandparents had a wonderful family retreat at Villa Oceana. We had seen pictures before as we know the owners well, but we were not prepared for the grand setting and the thoughtful details. My parents in particular have travelled a lot, they said that unlike most places they have stayed at where the pictures look really good but the reality is a let down.At Villa Oceana, the reality is so far better than what we expected! We were so happy to have stayed there. Micjelleand JP LM Family, Sta Monica Aug. 09
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Guest: Matt B. N.Y.
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Date of Stay: 08/29/09
Review Submitted: 04/09/10
As a group of 9 law students, we stayed at Villa Oceana for a few days after taking the Bar exam. It was a perfect setting for relaxing. The situation of the house is grandiose and exhilarating. The house had everything we needed, and more. It has a very welcoming feel to it. Definitely European! A dream come true. Matt B., New York, NY. Aug. 09
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Guest: Maureen F.
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Date of Stay: 08/20/09
Review Submitted: 04/09/10
Dear George and Katrina, Our family absolutely loved every minute of our vacation. The home was perfect for the 10 of us. Thanks for letting us use the Ping Pong table next door. We appreciate your hospitality. Maureen F., August 08
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