Elegant Tropical Home W/ Large Pool & Spectacular 360 Views Atenas, Alajuela Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 244323

Three pavilions and a garden surrounding a large private pool and hot tub.

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Location: Atenas, Alajuela, Costa Rica, Central America (30 Minutes from San Jose International Airport) View Map

Accommodations:  House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)

Delightfully relaxing Balinese-inspired house custom-designed to enjoy inside/outside living in your private oasis of sun, lush gardens, hummingbirds, butterflies, toucans, and sparkling pool waters. Nestled high on a peaceful hilltop, the panoramic views are fantastic: to the northeast, the Atenas Valley with Póas, Barva and Irazú volcanoes in the background, to the southwest the Rio Grande Valley and to the east, the Central Valley. Ideally located in a gated eco-residential community, a forty-minute drive from San Jose airport, this exquisitely crafted three-pavilion tropical hideaway is close to everything Costa Rica has to offer. Invite family and friends to enjoy the spacious pool and spa, lounge on the terrace with a good book, or surf the WiFi from the hammock.

Location: 26 miles northwest of San Jose; 15 miles west of the international airport and 43 miles northeast of Jaco Weather: Warm during the day; mild at night. The dry season runs from December through mid May. A stroll through the immaculate, palm-lined central park or lunch at one of the many typical small cafes serving local food in town awaits visitors to Atenas. Located on the Central Valley’s western edge, Atenas is a slice of quintessential small town Costa Rican life. With just 5,000 inhabitants (17,000 including the suburbs), Atenas is famous for having one of the best climates in the world, according to National Geographic. The words “El Mejor Clima del Mundo” are emblazoned on every Atenas bus; a valid claim as daily temperatures hover around 80 degrees and dip into the 60s at night. Temperatures: Daily averages 77 to 86 °F. Evenings vary from 62-70 °F. Altitude: 2600 feet above sea level.

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Garage
  • Covered Parking
  • Off Street Parking
• Beds
  • Queen Bed (2)
  • Convertible Bed
• Entertainment
  • Stereo System
  • Music Library: Internet radio plus large selection of digital music
  • Private Hot Tub
  • Private Pool
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Catering Available
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
  • Balcony
  • Lanai
• View/Location
  • Mountain View
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • Computer
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding

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Peak 2009   (Jan 18-Sep 30) - $1200/week
Green     (Oct 1-Oct 31) - $ 800/week
Holiday (Nov 1-Jan 17) - $1450/week
Peak 2010 (Jan 18-Sep 30) - $1275/week

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

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• 07/16/09
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  Emmy & Josh , Nashville, TN
  • My husband, Josh, did a lot of research on where to go for our honeymoon. After hours and hours, he came across this gem. We were a little hesitant at first to book a house through a website (it was our first time). But, we are so glad we did… The experience was wonderful from the start. Joe was extremely helpful. He helped calm our nerves and gave us the low down on the home, Costa Rican culture… and about anything else we could think up (my husband had soooo many questions in his attempt to make our honeymoon perfect). When we finally reached the house, we were seriously awestruck… Now, the pictures are good. But, they definitely do not do justice to the home, surrounding gardens and mountain view. We woke up every morning saying ‘wow, can this be real?’ We wouldn’t recommend going to this home if your goal is to party and have a wild time. However, if you would like to completely relax and close out the world, this is your oasis. We spent many house lounging by the pool and in the hot tub. We also loved opening all the bedroom doors mid- afternoons and taking naps with the mountain cross breeze. Ahhh heaven!! The house doesn’t have central heating/air. We weren’t sure if that would be a problem at first. But, because the weather there is like unto ‘eternal spring’, the house temperature was perfect. Also, I believe the Bali style of the home also has something to do with that. If you do decide to leave the house, you can’t be in a better location. Nestled in the charming town of Atenas, you are about an hour or two from most Costa Rican hot spots. We did a canopy tour and went to the ocean. But, because of the perfect Atenas weather and exhaustion from our wedding, we stayed in Atenas most of our trip. We found ourselves at Kay’s Gringo Postres (you’ll love Kay and Tom) almost every morning and at La Trocha almost every evening. These were our favorite restaurants. We also enjoyed a couple other places but found our Estados Unidos palates drawn to the two mentioned. We also got as many massages as we could fit in. They are really cheap (about $20 an hour). I could talk forever about our trip because it was so lovely (mission accomplished Josh). But, I've got to stop somewhere... =) THANK YOU Joe!!!! You were wonderful! Emmy & Josh
• 06/18/09
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  Roy , Annandale
  • This house was simply amazing. The view of the surrounding country-side and mountains were spectacular - even when it rained since you could see the clouds rolling over the mountains. The house has all of the amenities you'd need and a very convenient location. I could not recommend renting this house more!
• 06/18/09
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  Vanessa , New York, NY
  • After weeks of anticipation and a day of traveling, I had finally made it to the house... My jaw dropped when I first turned into the driveway. I was in paradise. This vacation home went above and beyond my expectations. It is spacious, clean, and beautifully decorated. The kitchen is stocked with all the cooking supplies you could hope for, the pool is huge and cleaned everyday by the friendly groundskeeper, and the views are breathtaking. With a GPS we were able to easily get around Costa Rica and it never took more than 40 minutes to get where we needed to go. The local town, Atenas, is bustling with activity and full of very kind people. After a day out exploring Costa Rica, it was such a pleasure to have a wonderful home to come back to, have a glass of wine, and relax by the pool. I could not recommend this place more. It is truly amazing.

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