Villa front view! The landscapers did a great job!
Location: Nosara, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America (2 hour drive from Liberia,12 min. to Pelada,Guiones,Ostional)
Accommodations: Villa, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-7)
Keywords: Single Villa
Hello prospective renters !
I'm a fellow surfer in the Redondo Beach California area and hope you will come and enjoy our Villa in Nosara! This place is BRAND NEW! and everything in it is BRAND NEW! I've Just Purchased a very interesting vechicle called a Bajaj which is sort of like a 3 wheel golf cart with a roof over it and a surf board rack has been installed on each side. They drive them all over Asia! It can carry up to 3 people. which I am including at NO EXTRA CHARGE!. They usually rent for $50 a day down here! The money you will save on the Bajaj for a week is almost like getting my place for free!Its not in the pics yet but, I JUST HAD SURF BOARD RACKS INSTALLED ON THE Bajaj. 2 RACKS, ONE PER SIDE. Take it to the Beach,grocery store, wherever you like, whenever you like! just fill up the little gas tank for me when you leave:)I have some different size helmets. One for kids, and two adult sizes. I have also added a couple of doubles size air mattresses in case you have more people coming:)or more kids:)
The place has 1000 sq.ft. of interior space and 500 sq.ft. of patio. 2 beds ( both queen size), 2 baths with sunken whirlpool tubs. Granite & Stainless kitchen with a full complement of appliances, and a laundry room with a clothes washer/dryer. It’s on 1/4 acre with its own private pool that is fully tiled and graduated 4 to 6 feet!! It has super quiet split system a/c's with remote controls. There are 4 separate A/C's, one in each bedroom and two in the living room. The bedrooms have two very attractive ceiling fans and there are two in the living room as well.
You can do every kind of out door activity you can imagine, except snow sports!! You can hear the howler monkeys and parrots; you can completely open the front and sides of the Villa to be fully immersed in the jungle atmosphere. See the pictures here and then go to my website for Tons more, along with tips about what to bring on your trip to Nosara Costa Rica.
Please call me with any questions. Also,if you have a bigger party coming down, my neighbors here may be able to accommodate you so you can have two or more Villas that are adjacent to each other!! This place is a great value for the dollar, Brand New, and is very close to all the great activities the area has to offer.
To get here, you can fly into Liberia and drive 2 hours south. Or, you can fly into San Jose. From there it is a 4 1/2 hour drive but you can see some sceanic things along the way. From either airport now you can now take a small plane with Sansa or Nature air on to the small air strip right here in Nosara, having one of the three (in town) car rental agencies meet you there with a vehicle of your choice :)
You can even take a bus from San Jose for about $8 US dollars! Then hop on my Bajaj in Nosara and not even need to rent a car:)!
I hope you have a great vacation here and I will help in you any way that I can. I also have an excellent property management co. in Nosara that will take care of all your questions when you get here, and by e-mail or phone before you get here :) such as maid service, fun things to do. etc... they have been there many years and know the area well :)
You can call me any time on the numbers listed at the bottom:)
If you miss me leave me some good times to call you back:)
Pura Vida!
Dave Carroll
Redondo Beach (a Los Angeles suburb city in case you were wondering:) California
You will find at the house, two 24 speed mountain bikes., Suyrfboards- two epoxy tri fin boards 7'6" & 9'0, one 9'4" and one 8'0" fiberglass. Board rental in the area can be expensive, from $130 a week and up. Save your money and stay at my place!! My favorite and newest board is the bigger fiberglass board.
We are around a 12 min. drive to 4 beaches, its a little faster by car than the little Bajaj:) Also once you get used to the dirt roads you can go faster after a few days. But, hopefully after a few days, you can relax more, and be "OK" with not getting everywhere superfast:)! I've ridden the bicycle to the beach in 25 min.:) so that is an option for those not afraid of a little workout:)
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Air Conditioning available at extra charge. It has 4 split system air conditioners and they are very quiet! The whole place can cool down in just 10 minutes or so. I usually leave it off when I go out or it can get too cold!
- Linens Provided : I brought down two sets of 375 thread count sheets you can have put on if you like for the queen size beds.
- Washer : With a complete laundry room with brand new washer and drier you don't need to bring tons of close for a long stay!
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : The mattresses have box springs and a high quality mattress pad. Not the typical hard foam mattress you will find in most places.
- Double Bed (2) : I just added two double air mattresses with sheets, blankets and pillows.
- Convertible Bed : The couch does not fold out but could also be used as a bed if necessary.
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath (2) : Each Full bath has its own sunken wirlpool tub. Doors can be opened from the tub to the bedroom private balconys. The jets are stong! Make sure you have the water level nice and high before you turn them on or it will shoot across the bathroom:) These need to be tested since are not used often so ask me and I will check with my manager to see if they are working:)
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) : 27" TV with Stereo sound, DVD player, AM/FM/CD player with MP3 input. Each has its own remote control.
- DVD
- Video Library : A variety of DVDs for Adults and Kids:) Plus your welcome to bring some and they have rental places in town.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : I have a variety of music there on CD's for you but the Radio takes a Aux. input which you can bring a Ipod and plug your headphone output into the radio
- Private Pool : So far, the only fully tiled and graduated from 4' to 6' pool in our little area. All others are 4' deep only. The pool has its own private decking as well.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : All Stainless Steel kitchen appliances! Brand new granite counter tops! Beautiful locally made wood kitchen cabinets!
- Cooking Utensils Provided : I was just there and left some spices,salt, sugar, aluminium foil, a garlic press, There is also a toaster, a coffee bean grinder, & a coffee maker with a washable filter.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Just got an outdoor grill this year:) I hope you like it:)
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai : There is 500 sq ft. of patio space and the villa design fully opens up to all of it! All the front doors accordion open and the side doors slide open. The tile floor just continues outside so it feels seamless. The bedroom doors slide open to their own private patio as well.
- View/Location
- Mountain View : There are some hills with a beautiful Jungle view with plenty of Howler Monkeys around:) Plus tons of birds which you can see on my U tube video.
- Communications
- Computer : We do not have one at the villa but if you bring yours you will be able to go online either at my place or at some of the wireless connections in town.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : We have wireless internet connection so if you bring a lap top you will be able to connect with the password we give you. The lap top will fit in our safe so it will be secure left at the villa. We have a data card and wireless router.
- Other Amenities
- Just purchased a 1 year old Bajaj (they drive them all over in Asia) that I am including with the rental at no extra charge. It can carry three people. It looks like a 3 wheel motorcycle golf cart thing with a roof over it and it has a surfboard rack on each side. In Guiones there is an RE agency that rents 4 of them for $50 a day. 3 size helmets are there as well for you. An Adult Small(should fit a kid well) a medium and an Extra large. I just added 4 surf boards, two mask/snorkle sets and two 24 speed bicycles. The surf board sizes are 9'4" 9'0",8"0" & 7'6". Two of the leashes have a key pocket built into the part you attach to your ankle. boards are renting for around $140 a week or more down there so you will be able to save some serious money if you like any of my boards. Don't leave the boards unattended please:) And beginners please don't run the fins into sand:) If you ding or break off a fin please take it to one of the local surfboard shops and leave it to be repaired.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : I would be careful around the pool with anyone who cannot swim. If you stay anywhere that has a private pool and you have a toddler I would get one of those alarms that float in the water and bring it with you to use during your stay.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Other Activities
- Near a world Class Yoga Institute! Some great restuarants! Live music! Near Playa Ostional, A preserved area where turtles come to lay their eggs, I just got back and was lucky to see some of the little hatchlings making their way to the surf:) There is world class surfing at Playa Guiones, You can take boxing classes,get a massage, There are all kind of tours and charters you can take; fishing, a quad tour, waterfall tour,kayaking, guided nature walks, 4 surf board rental shops in town, ATV rental, In case you want to have 2 of them to cruise around on:) 3 car rental agencies, They can pick you up in your rental car right from the small airport if you want to take a plane in from San Jose or Liberia, There are many options and things to do in this quaint little area. My new managment co. is also a travel agent!! so they have their finger on the pulse of all the cool things to do in Nosara(including car rental) or anywhere in CR and can help you make reservations plans ect.....
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$450 a week in low season August September & October
$675 a week in peak season November & February - July
Prime:Dec/Christmas, Jan/New Years $1000 a week, discount on 2 weeks
Prices subject to change, rates are seasonal. Inquire on long term
rentals, weekly, & monthly discounts.
All Rental Dates(rain permiting) and Rates include Free Bajaj transportation usage
Bajaj rents at a local Real Estate office in Guiones for $50 a day!!
So save money at my place on surf board rental and transportation costs!!!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2006
Hi there!
I'm a fitness trainer/wellness coach/surfer/nature lover/guitar player who lives in the Los Angeles California area.
I love Costa Rica and hope to be able to live there part of the year in the future.
I'm on the left and my buddy Martin who is a music producer in Santa Monica Ca is on the right.
Why the Owner Chose Nosara
This area has a really low key fun vibe, great surfing, beautiful nature with just the right amount of infrastructure. I'm into fitness and yoga and music and the whole vibe of the place fits me. It also attracts other people who I have a lot in common with:) I eventually am trying to figure out a way to live there part of the year and get out of this overcrowded and overly expensive area I currently live in.
The Unique Benefits of this Villa
I like Surfing, eating bannana pancakes, playing guitar, snorkleing,an occasional zip line:)
Yoga, Kirtan, jogging,& working on my Spanish is always fun:)
Besides being a great location with tons to do within a few mile radius, Its also a great home base to go visit the rain forrests, Arenal Volcaneo plus many more of the beaches along the coast of the Nicoya Penninsula. I've been to the last two Shiva Rea Yoga Retreats at the Blue Spirit in Garza which is just north of me. I've also been to a great yoga retreat in June of 2011 at my next door neighbors place the Costaricayogaspa. They are the next driveway down from me. There is also a new grocery store right at the Rasta Bridge which is super close to my Villa. less than 1Km. Feel free to call me for more info as I normally go once to twice a year for close to 7 years now:)
Property Photos
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- Villa front view! The landscapers did a great job! - Nosara Vacation Villa with a Private Pool
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- Front view of Villa with pool and outdoor shower! the vegitation is much bigger! - Nosara Vacation Villa with a Private Pool
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- View from rear, outdoor patio & pool side of Villa with tall outdoor shower! - Nosara Vacation Villa with a Private Pool
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- kitchen table with a view!
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- Living room with accordian type doors to patio, & slide open side doors!
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- Stainless Steel and Granite Kitchen:) Other side has a stove & more cabinets:)
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- Bedroom with colorful curtains, pillows, a/c and ceiling fan! Has its own patio!
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- 9/4,8/0, 9/0, 7/ 6. the first 2 are fiberglass 2nd 2 are epoxy tri fin.
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- This is called a Bajaj, its a durable little vechicle to get you to the beach:)!
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- Light weight patio furniture can be used here or easily placed out by the pool!
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- If your into lounging around on a hammock we got you covered:)!
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- Bajaj pic with rider in back seat. Back bench seat holds 2 people easily:)
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- Bajaj with rider in the back & 1 surfboard on rack:)!
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- This is me monkeying around in the SIbu sanctuary. Great tour I reccommend:)!
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- 24 speed bike with basket:)
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- 24 speed bike:)
Traveler Reviews (3)
We loved Surf Monkey Villa!
Guest: Tracy
(Playa Del Rey, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/25/11
Review Submitted: 12/12/11
We had an amazing time in Nosara and staying at Surf Monkey Villa. The house was perfect and made for a great experience in the jungle. We were very comfortable and enjoyed the pool, the minimalist lifestyle and the location. We had a few occasions where we lost power and water (as everyone there does) but we made due and had a great laugh about it. My only suggestion is to definitely rent a car. You'll want to drive to all the different areas of Nosara. The roads aren't the greatest but it adds to the charm of the town. The neighbors behind us were extremely nice and took us on a hike so we could see the ocean from our area. They didn't speak English and we don't speak Spanish but we communicated just fine. They even opened up coconuts for us to drink! If you're looking for things to do contact both Dave the owner of the house and Heidi at Nosara Travel. They offered great advice and we loved everything they suggested. Heidi took real good care of us and planned every day's activities perfectly. We ate at every place Dave suggested and loved all of them. I was very sad to leave and can only hope to come back real soon and stay at Dave's place and be around the amazing, friendly people of Nosara. This place won't disappoint you.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
Absolutely Brand New! Surf Monkey Villa
Guest: Kitty and Dick
(Port Townsend, WA, USA)
Date of Stay: 01/10/11
Review Submitted: 02/20/11
We spent the month of January at Surf Monkey and loved every minute of it. The pool was beautiful and very private. Other than the gardener, we seldom saw people. The house was roomy and all necessities had been provided. The plantings were lovely and made you feel like you were in a forrest. The monkeys in the morning and evening were delightful. The birds, butterflies and iguanas were lovely. We were disappointed that the 3 wheeled vehicle was not available. That would have been fun. It was also right on the main road, and the dust and noise were considerable. The location, between Guiones and Pueblo Nosara, was great! I would recommend the house to anyone.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
Guest: Martin Blasick
(Santa Monica, CA)
Date of Stay: 01/26/09
Review Submitted: 01/26/09
Yes!!! Nosara is a great area and Surf Monkey was a super place to stay. The pics are accurate except that it's even more beautiful in real life. Monkeys were right outside the front door. We'd heard them but hadn't seen them for a couple of days. Finally!! It's really amazing seeing wild animals just hanging around, literally. Once you know how to spot them they are suddenly all around. As for Surf Monkey, it's clean and nice. The Balinese design is nice because the entire front half of the house opens up and become a giant patio by the pool. There's sunken jacuzzi baths in both bathrooms. Very relaxing. It's not right in Nosara, but that made it even easier to go north to the turtle beach. There we saw little baby turtles walking to the ocean under the full moon. Something we'll never forget. All in all I highly recommend Surf Monkey. There's 3 surfboards available plus a boogie board which saves rental fees from the surfboard shops. If you want to get away from it all and see more stars in the sky than you ever thought possible you couldn't find a better place.
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