Private Luxury Villa, Infinty Pool, Canyon Egde - Fabulous

• Beautiful Property

  Beautiful Property

  • Guest Sue
  • Date of stay 01/02/13
  • Review Submitted 01/18/13
  Costa Rica was a great place to visit and we couldn't have asked for a nicer place to stay! The grounds and home were beautiful and well maintained. The owner was very helpful in answering all our questions. The Villa Vista Inn nearby was a great place to have cocktails and dinner. So much to do nearby, we went white water rafting, ziplining, to the vocanos, La Paz waterfalls, and to the Beach! A great time:)

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers.

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• Will be back

  Will be back

  • Guest Becca
  • Date of stay 07/02/11
  • Review Submitted 01/12/12
  Having been to Costa Rica in the past, this house was a perfect way to enjoy the pieces we wanted to re-experience without having to deal with too many tourists. Incredibly relaxing, gorgeous views and unbelievable accomodations. We are avid cooks and after visiting the local farmers markets were perfectly happy to stay in this little slice of heaven and venture out only occasionally. Cannot wait to go back!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Fabulous Experience

  Fabulous Experience

  • Guest Joy
  • Date of stay 07/17/09
  • Review Submitted 07/31/11
  I have stayed in this wonderful home several times in the last few years. Each time the experience was relaxing and peaceful. The property is well kept, clean and well-managed. I enjoyed cooking dinner and looking out over the canyon. What a view! I have always felt safe and comfortable in this house. I would totally recommend this fabulous property. I have lots of good memories. Joy

  Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• abso fab!!

  abso fab!!

  • Guest ali
  • Date of stay 07/10/11
  • Review Submitted 07/24/11
  The house is AMAZING. It's in a fabulous location; convenient to shopping, volcanoes, hiking and other tourist activities. The views of the canyon are spectacular. The clouds provide a different view every few minutes. We thoroughly enjoyed your beautiful home, too. The ammenities and comforts you provided were perfect for our visit and we hope to go back very soon!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay in our house and we invite you to come back anytime!

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• Serenity in the Mountains

  Serenity in the Mountains

  • Guest Susan
  • Date of stay 10/12/08
  • Review Submitted 07/07/11
  My husband and I were fortunate enough to stay in this awe inspiring home for a week. All rooms open out onto a peaceful, natural setting overlooking the amazing infinity pool and canyon. It is beautifully and tastefully decorated and is a great place for entertaining or small groups/families. The smart design maximizes the view and also has a fabulous open kitchen and common areas for communal gatherings. This is simply a gorgeous house/property and a gorgeous view conveniently located just outside San Jose.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Serenity in the Mountains

  Serenity in the Mountains

  • Guest Susan
  • Date of stay 10/12/08
  • Review Submitted 07/06/11
  My husband and I were fortunate enough to stay in this awe inspiring home for a week. All rooms open out onto a peaceful, natural setting overlooking the amazing infinity pool and a gorge. It is beautifully and tastefully decorated and is a great place for entertaining or small groups/families. The smart design maximizes the view and also has a fabulous open kitchen and common areas for communal gatherings. This is simply a gorgeous house/property and a gorgeous view conveniently located just outside San Juan.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Wish I could live here!

  Wish I could live here!

  • Guest R T
  • Date of stay 02/12/09
  • Review Submitted 07/05/11
  We've been disappointed before when renting online, but as we were driven up to the house, we looked at each other, smiled and were both thinking: "as advertised." Turned out to be even more. Someone else mentioned the front door - wow, what a beautiful and huge piece of art! Just glad I didn't have to install it ... and it is very secure, as is the entire area. We met some neighbors who own property here and you'd think they were trying to get us to move to CR, they were so nice. We've been there three times now and see the same folks (and they're still just as nice). They even told us how to get hold of them should we need to do so. We (my wife and I) were amazed at how clean it was considering that we kept the screened in glass panels open much of the time. It's hard to describe the peacefulness and tranquility of the setting - just looking at the pictures make me want to chuck the work routine right now. And all the glass allowed us incredible views even when not out on the back veranda which overlooks the pool and the magnificent gorge. By the way be sure to take binoculars. When we had a small plumbing issue one trip and we were impressed how quickly and effectively it got taken care of. The people are extremely pleasant here and by the time the repair person left, we felt like we had a new friend. Usually the first night or two away from home neither of us sleeps well. Not so here and I attribute that to the sense of having been transported into this relaxed, stress-free zone. And on the one or two occasions when we decided to connect to those family not with us (letting them know we're there safe and of course rubbing it in with a few pictures to make them jealous), we had no issues with the technology. We've rented a variety of places in a number of locations and countries, but this is the only one to which we're drawn to return. Oh ... and you don't really need a car if you're up for having a tour guide tote you for a day or part of a day to see some sights. We did that and it was comfortable and worry-free.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, tourists without a car, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Nothing Short of Miraculous

  Nothing Short of Miraculous

  • Guest Beth M.
  • Date of stay 03/28/11
  • Review Submitted 04/15/11
  If, as said by Goethe, "Architecture is frozen music," then this house is a symphony. If you are lucky enough to find yourself in a position to be able to stay at this palace, like me you will soon be singing its praises. The intelligence and elegance of this comfortable and magnificent home cannot be adequately described in the limited allotment of this review. When you stay here you enjoy much more than the perfectly tasteful luxuries of the impeccably stocked kitchen, the hardwood floors, and the floor to ceiling glass. The genius of this design brings you right into the middle of the canyon from every spot in the house. You are one with the raptors and songbirds that soar on the updraft that is constantly wafting through and keeping the house at a perfect temperature. You are floating with the hummingbirds and blue morpho butterflies that hoover everywhere. To smell and breathe and become a place is a rare and exquisite experience available only through the kind of brilliance manifested by this magical home. If you can tear yourself away from the home to enjoy all that is easily available from this perfect location, you'll find yourself dreaming of returning, and then hustling back in the evening to catch the bewitching sunset from the back porch perch. This is a home with heart, soul, culture, imagination, understated intelligence. The owners are folks of the highest integrity. Their description of the charms of this home are understated to say the least. The house manager is more than gracious. He instantly makes you feel like you are a part of everything. He seems to know what you need even before you do. The grounds people, neighbors, and townspeople are a pure delight. Rosario itself is a perfectly scaled set of small villages with the quintessential mountain church nestled in and amongst the coffee fincas of the gorgeous Central Valley. This location is the soul of Costa Rica, and the hearts of the people could not be warmer. I only wish there was a rating with twice as many stars. If I were smart, I would keep this perfect rental a secret -- but this is such an incredible place to stay I feel compelled to let the smart traveller know about this true find.

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

  Owner response: My husband and I are so delighted that you share our appreciation for Costa Rica and its beautiful people and rich cultural heritage. Thank you for your thoughtful review of our home and of the local surrounding area. We are beyond delighted that you and your family had such a special time on your vacation and want you to know that you are welcome in our home anytime.

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• Awe-inspiring

  Awe-inspiring

  • Guest cherylaa
  • Date of stay 12/27/10
  • Review Submitted 01/04/11
  I chose this house because the pictures of the views from the property absolutely took my breath away. What I was not prepared for was how truly magnificent the house and furnishings were. The front door makes for a truly grand entrance being (our guess) 8 feet wide and maybe 14 feet high. The dining room, many of the living room chairs and the outdoor furniture are all made of wood, clearly of the region, are impressively finished, each beautiful, comfortable. The kitchen is fully appointed, making cooking and clean-up a breeze. The review said the property was done by a local, famous architect. That is so apparent in all the details through-out the house. One of my favorite things was that each bedroom has an outdoor shower (you can see them in a picture: small stone "closets" providing privacy, yet still with that out-doorsy feeling. It is so very invigorating to take a shower at night, after the temperatures have dropped and having a hot stream of water coming down. I would not only recommend this property to friends, but I want to go back myself. This place was pure paradise for me. Overall I did give this property an "excellent" rating. More towels (although there are laundry facilities to wash the towels that were provided) and more comfortable beds are all that stand in the way of making this house 100% perfect~!

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

  Owner response: Thank you for your lovely review! We would like to respond to this review to say that we brought down two huge suitcases of bath and pool towels to the house when were were there last and also new linens for the beds. The mattresses are very comfortable and are the top of the line that are sold in Costa Rica. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at our home and look forward to welcoming you again in the future! The Taylors

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Additional Fees and Taxes:

There are no fees and taxes aside from the VRBO renters insurance.