Location: Carrillo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Central America View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2.5+ Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
Keywords: Villa
Accommodation: The casa comfortably accommodates up to 10 in two identical bedroom wings. Each wing has a master bedroom and a secondary bedroom separated by a large shared bathroom. The master bedrooms have a king-sized bed; the secondary bedrooms have a double and a single bed. All bedrooms are equipped with individually controlled air conditioning. All linens and towels are provided.
Great Room: This spacious great room includes dining and entertaining areas. Large screen doors open on to the pool and a panoramic view of the ocean. The dining table comfortably seats 12 and has an adjacent wet-bar equipped with a refrigerator and a wine rack. Breakfast bar for 4 is located on the pass-thru to the fully modern kitchen. The powder room is conveniently located at the front door. The lounge area includes a 42" plasma TV, satellite reception, and a large library of books, movies, and games.
Pool Area: Cool off in the 10m x 5m infinity salt-water pool. Outdoor dining and entertaining are complemented by the barbeque rancho with sit-up bar, and the covered gazebo designed for dining, lounging, and, occasionally, whale-watching. Access to the washroom is convenient to the pool. Pool towels are provided.
Casa Staff: Included in the rental are the services of the casa staff, Ana and Freddy, who have a private apartment in the casa. Ana provides meal preparation, housekeeping, and personal laundry. Freddy maintains the pool and the property. Ana and Freddy are available six days a week. We suggest that you experience one of the several excellent restaurants in the area on Sunday, their day off.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed : 2 identical Master Bedrooms: one in the east wing, one in the west wing. Each Master has a king bed.
- Double Bed : 2 Secondary Bedrooms: one in the east wing, one in the west wing. Each secondary has a double bed.
- Twin/Single Bed : Each secondary bedroom also has a twin bed.
- Crib : Available on request.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Full cable service, including movies, sports channels, and music. 34" plasma TV in Great Room.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Private Pool : 5m. x 10m. private salt-water infinity pool.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Modern kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, toaster oven, toaster, rice maker, griddle, dishwasher, 2 sinks.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : Large twin-door refrigerator with freezer drawer below.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : Rental includes the services of Ana, the cook, housekeeper. Ana also provides a personal laundry service.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : BBQ rancho includes a gas BBQ, sink, and refrigerator. Also, is a sit-up bar for up to 8.
- Deck/Patio : Deck includes BBQ rancho, and gazebo for dining and lounging. If you are a sun worshiper, there is ample space for sun bathing.
- Balcony : Each of the master bedrooms has a walk-out to the patio.
- Gazebo : Large gazebo equipped with a dining table where you might enjoy breakfast, and lounge chairs for monkey watching and whale watching.
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Mountain View : Wonderful mountain view from the back of the house. The area is known as a forested desert and has many different flora and fauna according to the season.
- Communications
- Telephone : 2 telephone numbers
- Broadband Internet
- Other Amenities
- -Live-in chef/housekeeper/laundress, and a property/pool maintenance person included in rental fee. -2 master bedrooms, each with a king-sized bed. -2 secondary bedrooms, each with a double and a single bed. -Outdoor entertaining and dining complemented by a barbeque rancho with a sit-up bar, and by a covered gazebo designed for dining, and lounging. -Bedrooms are individually air-conditioned.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Activities
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Zip-Line Canopy Tours, Arenal Volcano Tours, Whale Watching, Monkey Watching.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Dec thru April - $3300/week
May thru Nov - $2700/week
Christmas/New Year's* - $4500/week
50% deposit required to reserve dates. Balance due 30 days prior to arrival.
Refunds are available on cancellations up to 60 days prior to arrival,
less 10% of the rental fee. *No refund on deposits for Christmas/New Year's.
$500 refundable security deposit required.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Your Own Private Paradise Including Full-Time Housekeeper/Chef
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Carrillo
We finally found the perfect paradise, adorned with extensive variety of beautiful beaches, flora and fauna unique to this beautiful country.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Horseback riding, sea kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing, 4-wheeling, whale watching, monkey-watching, bird-watching, butterfly-watching, canopy touring, world-renowned deep-sea fishing are just some of the activities available in the area.
Closest airport to casa. 2-hour drive. All major car-rental agencies, duty-free shops.
Closest major town. Supermarkets, hospital, dental and health clinics, animal clinic, utilities, legal offices.
Major tourist attraction. Active Volcano with hot springs, butterfly conservatory, zip lines, canopy tours, suspension bridge walk, eco lodge, botanical gardens, and sail- boarding on Lake Arenal.
white sand, restaurants, bars, surfing, scuba diving, surf fishing, boutiques, markets, souvenirs.
2-mile white sand beach, body surfing, shelling, jogging, horse-back riding, jogging, boat rentals, world-class deep sea fishing, restaurants, internet cafe, adventure tours, grocery & liquor stores.
Black-sand beach, expert surfing, surf fishing, turtle nest observing, sea kayaking.
Owner's Map of Carrillo
We travelled extensively to find a haven from the Canadian winters. We discovered Costa Rica in 1992, and immediately bought our vacation property. We commenced building the casa when we retired in 2006, and completed it in 2007.
Property Photos
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- Doors leading to pool area from the Great Room - Guanacaste, Costa Rica Oceanfront Vacation Rental House with Infinity Salt Water Pool
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- Great Room - Guanacaste, Costa Rica Oceanfront Vacation Rental House with Infinity Salt Water Pool
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- Barbeque Rancho - Guanacaste, Costa Rica Oceanfront Vacation Rental House with Infinity Salt Water Pool
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- Dining room table seats 12
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- Modern, well-appointed kitchen
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- Housekeeper/Cook, Ana
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- One of 2 identical Master Bedrooms
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- Infinity Salt-Water Pool
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- Playa Carrillo
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- Playa el Roble
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- Playa Samara
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- Howler Monkey in the Backyard
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- Fishing at Puerto Carrillo
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- Canopy Tour at Samara
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- Sunset from the Gazebo
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- Sports Fishing
Traveler Reviews (18)
Dream House in Paradise!
Guest: Mandi
(South Carolina)
Date of Stay: 01/14/12
Review Submitted: 01/27/12
My husband and I and 4 of our best friends came here for a week in Janauary. It was pure heaven. Like everyone else says, the pictures do not do it justice. Most of our group hardly left the house and relaxed in the pool and hammocks. Ana was priceless. She was just wonderful. We are all foodies, and we all agreed that she cooked some of the best food we've ever had. She was very helpful too on telling us where to go for different things. There was great surfing and boogie boarding at Playa Carillo and Playa Samara. We all felt that Playa Samara was one of the best beaches we have ever gone to and highly recommend Gusta Cafe to eat at. I would have to say that our whole group felt that this was the best vacation ever (and we travel a lot). It was all due to the wonderful accommodations!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with teenagers.
Seattle Family
Guest: Ted
(Seattle)
Date of Stay: 12/16/11
Review Submitted: 01/03/12
We took our family and two friends (7 total, all adults) on a week at Christmas. Everything about the house was excellent. Photos were accurate, althaugh might have understated the property. Clean, great cook, owners very very helpful making our stay better. Strong recommendation to anyone. We enjoyed an evening turtle search, and the local ziplining was a blast. The kids went to yoga classes on the beach, and tried surfing at Playa Carrillo several times. We also visited several other beaches and towns within 25km north and south.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Review of Casa de la Loma
Guest: Cathy
(Seattle, WA. )
Date of Stay: 12/16/11
Review Submitted: 01/03/12
Casa de la Loma is paradise! The pictures on-line don't even describe what a lovely piece of property this sits on...180 degree view of the ocean, the infinity pool is superb, Ana, the cook and housekeeper, is fabulous, wished she could have fit in my carry-on bag home! Her husband, Freddie, kept the grounds, pool, etc all perfect. The cooking was so great, truly a vacation when someone else cooks for you, and cooks wonderful dishes and then cleans up!!!!!!!!!!!! The 2 master suite quarters were lovely, views of the ocean, the other 2 bedrooms are great for kids, etc...no views...we rotated our kids through those two bedrooms so each kid had the 2nd master suite for 3 nights each... A/C in the bedrooms which is nice during the night...lovely hammock, game table (which we used all the time!), adirondeck chairs, etc. is a great place, covered patio to escape the sun mid-day....also a wonderful covered bar area with BBQ, frig, sink....outside bathroom near the pool is wonderful! Grassy area off to one side of the house for stretching, yoga, napping, whatever! Stereo surround system that knock your socks off, extends to the pool area....TV, VCR, wireless connection, W/D (all laundry done by Ana!!) We walked to the beach, hiked to the hut at the top of the hill, surfed at Playa Carillo, fresh fish was fabulous, butcher delivered meat/chicken/pork to our doorstep, the list goes on and on and on..... We had a wonderful vacation, all 7 of us...probably one of the BEST vacations we have ever taken...I highly recommend Casa de la Loma!!!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Amazing property with 5 star treatment by the staff
Guest: liza
(Arlington, Va)
Date of Stay: 08/09/11
Review Submitted: 08/25/11
My family and I vacationed in CostaRica in august of 2011. We stayed at Casa Loma for one week. It was AMAZING! I am not a fan of very developed beaches and prefer more natural and untouched areas. The house is easily accessible from San Jose. Its best to have a four wheel drive to go up the driveway close to the house. Ana, the caretaker, is an amazing cook and she had dessert for us every night. The house is beautiful, comfortable, and amazing. We could have stayed a month. We like adventure and had five kids with us. Four were teenagers and one was a four year old. We didn't get bored at all. There was plenty to do and the house and location is so beautiful that you do not feel the need to leave the area for entertainment. We will definitely return here. I havetraveledextensively around the world. This is among my top 10 choices to revisit again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Un séjour exceptionnel
Guest: Nad
(Montreal)
Date of Stay: 07/30/11
Review Submitted: 08/25/11
Nous nous souviendrons tous de notre première impression en entrant dans cette maison : nous avons eu le souffle coupé ! La piscine, la mer à perte de vue avec ces grandes portes ouvertes. Et cette impression demeure, jour après jour. La maison est idéale pour 2 familles (nous étions 4 adultes et 4 adolescents) et les plages des alentours sont magnifiques. La maison est impeccable, climatisations individuelle dans chaque chambre, la piscine nettoyée chaque jour... et il y a Anna !!! Une femme souriante, attentionnée, travaillante, et une cuisinière hors-paire ! C'était une fête à tous les soirs avec tous ces plats sur la table... les enfants disaient que c'était comme le Jour de l'An tous les jours !!! Nous recommandons cette maison à tous nos amis depuis notre retour. Un endroit de rêve !
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Paradise in Costa Rica
Guest: Gina
(Louisville, Ky)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11
Review Submitted: 08/09/11
What a wonderful vacation in Casa De Loma ! We had 2 families - 4 adults and 6 children (ages 6-13) in our party. The accomocations were PERFECT for this group ! I agree with the other reviews that the pictures do not do the property justise. It is much more beautiful than the photographs show. The house is open and airy - then you walk out to the infiniti pool that overlooks the ocean. Kids were up and swimming early in the morning and late at night and easy to supervise. The views are breathtaking. We enjoyed watching howler monkies in the trees just a few feet away from the house. Every morning we took a walk/run down the steep hill and the gravel road. Anna was wonderful and made our stay even more special. The food she prepared was delicious and the house was kept immaculate (in spite of the 6 children !) Our favorite beach was Samara - less than a 10 minute drive. Be careful in the early afternoon at high tide because the waves are very rough, but it calms down in the late afternoon. You will definitely need a car, because the closest beach - Carrillo is probably a 5 minute drive, but too long to walk - especially carrying any beach stuff. Everyone went Zip Lining with the Wing Nuts group and we all LOVED it ! Don't miss that ! Also a few of us went Horseback riding and it was a real treat. We saw even more beautiful views of the house and Ocean. I will definitely be back to Costa Rica.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Living LARGE!
Guest: MARINE
(Fredericksburg, Virginia)
Date of Stay: 06/23/11
Review Submitted: 07/27/11
So, we had a family reunion - picked this place that looked interesting and within our budget - the pictures looked nice and it came with a Chef/ House-keeper, so we committed. LET ME TELL YOU! We were in awe! Listing pictures does not do this location justice. The house and property is just amazingly beautiful – felt RICH! And the tentativeness that was given by Mrs. Ana (Chef/ House-keeper) was above and beyond! There is nothing like waking up to a GORGEOUS view! Walking out through the living room, on my way out to the pavilion by the pool to sit and relax with a cup of REAL TICO coffee that Ana had ready and waiting! THE VIEW! THE VIEW! THE VIEW! Ana's eagerness to please was genuine and constant. Her cooking was just DELICIOUS! Monkeys where cool – and we were able to see a bunch! Beaches – depending on your adventure level and if you can make it “out” of the house (both my daughters 18 & 20 did not want to leave the pool)! – First tour Samara and the Beach, and then take a day to drive out to Playa Conchal and shop for “gifts” in Playas de Coco!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
The most beautiful week...
Guest: Beckey
(Fort Worth, Texas)
Date of Stay: 06/12/11
Review Submitted: 06/19/11
This has been the most beautiful week! The house is gorgeous and perfectly arranged to enjoy the wonderful ocean and countryside views. We spent our time doing lots of swimming, beach time, a fabulous zip line tour (Carrillo Adventures), and shopping!! We were so blessed to be completely spoiled by Ana. What wonderful meals and warm, friendly service!! Enjoyed getting to know her a little bit and also hearing what it is like to live in Costa Rica. Freddie, the grounds and gardens are beautiful!! Loved meeting Allison and even got to see some of her artwork, beautiful!! Thank you for a fantastic week!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
"Oh my God"
Guest: Erin
(Omaha, NE)
Date of Stay: 05/08/11
Review Submitted: 05/18/11
We had an absolutely amazing vacation at Casa De La Loma. It is an amazing home tucked away in a very beautiful part of Costa Rica. The house was very clean, very well kept, and very beautiful. Ana, the chef, was fabulous. I am a vegetarian and she was very accommodating. Every meal was better than the next and they were all fabulous. We hope to go back soon!!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Anja
Guest: Ann
(Toronto, Ontario)
Date of Stay: 01/29/11
Review Submitted: 03/16/11
Casa De La Loma is simply amazing! As soon as you enter the home the infinity pool overlooking the Pacific is beckoning you to get in and in we got withing 20 minutes after our arrival. Any worries about home or work vanished. Never so destressed in my life so fast. The home is immaculate and the lush grounds, beautiful flowers are so welcoming. The staff and serviice impeccable. Did i mention the fabulous views, wonderful temperature, awesome food and presentation by Ana, the housekeeper and glorious sunsets. When we awoke the first morningand every moring after that, the sun was shining, the sky and ocean so blue, this is the view from our bedroom and I haven't even taken my head off the pillow. Pinch me because I must be dreaming. Exceptional vacation. number one on our list.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
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