Award-Winning Luxury Ocean View Villa - Private Pool - Special Rates

• A beautiful, private retreat

  A beautiful, private retreat

  • Guest lisa
  • Date of stay 07/14/10
  • Review Submitted 08/03/10
  Villa Mariposa is everything it promises: private, romantic, beautifully designed and exceptionally clean. Two things make this property a stand-out: one is the location, high on the side of a mountain, under a canopy of tropical foliage and butterflies with an ocean view just over the edge of the swimming pool, yet within short driving distance to exceptional restaurants, grocery stores and beautiful beaches. The other is the outside terrace, where day or night, you can lounge, entertain, enjoy delicious meals of locally caught fresh fish, swim - and even shower. The owners provide a detailed information package about everything related to the house: appliances, emergency contact information, recommendations on local activities and places to eat. Every aspect of booking, arriving and being in the property met my expectations for professional and curteous customer service. I have rented several exceptional vacation properties throughout the Caribbean and Latin America; Villa Mariposa easily merits its place on the top of my top-five list. Highly recommended.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway.

  Owner response: Lisa, Thank you, I appreciate all your comments. We do take a lot of care and attention to detail so our guests have a great experience when staying at the villa. Ellen

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• Spectacular Stay in Paradise!

  Spectacular Stay in Paradise!

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 03/09/13
  • Review Submitted 03/26/13
  My husband, son, daughter-in-law and I enjoyed a spectacular week at Ellen and Bernie's villa this March. Everything was even more beautiful than the pictures suggest. We all love to cook and we really appreciated how well organized and well-equipped the kitchen was. It is very much evident that the owners have put a great deal of thought into the design and lay-out of the whole house. Our stay there truly felt as if we were in our own home. The beds were exceptionally comfortable and the ceiling fans and open doors provided cool breezes at night. We enjoyed going for early morning walks - quite the workout on mountainous roads! The beaches in the area are all wonderful but our favourite was the national park. It was incredible to be able to walk for miles and see no one! The restaurants in Ojochal are amazing and rival anything we have in Toronto -only at a fraction of the cost! We particularly enjoyed Citrus and Exotica. Another treat was watching the sunset (Margaritas in hand) at the Hotel El Castillo. I guess the highest recommendation I can give is that within two days of returning home we had re-booked with Ellen for next March!

  Owner response: Patti, thanks so much for your wonderful review which expresses so well how we want guests to experience our home. It's so gratifying that you appreciate all the thought and care we have put into our home. We look forward to having you back next year! Pura Vida, Ellen

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• Magical

  Magical

  • Guest Monkeys and Toucans
  • Date of stay 03/02/13
  • Review Submitted 03/14/13
  This is my third time back to the villa and I so enjoy the beauty and charm of the Ojochal area in such comfort and style. The villa is perfectly appointed, well designed and with its many small, thoughful touches it makes it a wonderful place to stay. We look forward to returning.

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

  Owner response: Thanks Charlotte, it was great to have you back! Magical is such a great way to describe the experience of being at the villa and the Ojochal area. We do put a lot of thought into our piece of paradise and the memorable experience our guests will have so thank you for acknowledging that. Pura Vida until the next time, Ellen

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• Secluded, relaxing property with great view

  Secluded, relaxing property with great view

  • Guest Wesley
  • Date of stay 12/06/12
  • Review Submitted 12/19/12
  This is a nice house that is exactly as advertised. We enjoyed the quiet and solitude of the area, though you're never too far from the nearby attractions of the beaches and small towns.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Wesley, Thanks for your review. So glad you enjoyed your time at the villa.

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• Away from it all

  Away from it all

  • Guest Carrie
  • Date of stay 03/14/12
  • Review Submitted 06/19/12
  Villa Mariposa was everything we hoped it would be. It was a very private location, extremely well maintained and true to the luxurious pictures you see on the rental listing. Our group included 4 adults and 2 children and we had plenty of room. At first I was concerned that there would be no air conditioning, but the higher altitude of the property and ocean breezes made for comfortable lounging during the days and sleeping at night. The house also had high quality ceiling fans to keep it cool during the hottest times of the day. We especially loved waking up in the mornings with the sounds of the jungle and spotting the howler monkeys in the nearby trees. We spent most of our time on the terrace and ate every meal outdoors. Amazingly, there are very few bugs - no mosquitoes at all (not like Ontario)! It made for wonderful, lingering dinners. We also did many of the recommended tours and suggested local restaurants. All were terrific! Most of the tours are family run, so it was especially great to meet local folks. Everyone was so friendly. The Villa Mariposa property managers, Joan and Mau, were very responsive and will gladly help if you need any assistance. There is a dirt road that you need to take to get up to the villa off the main highway. You really do need a 4 x 4 on the hill terrain but it did not stop us from traveling out and about regularly. Even though the property is secluded, there are grocery stores, restaurants, gas stations and anything you could possibly need just a few minutes away. We felt very safe and welcomed everywhere we went. One recommendation is to consider your flights in/out of Costa Rica before you book the property. Depending on when your flight arrives in Costa Rica, it may be too late to make the 3 hour drive from the airport as the sun sets earlier in Costa Rica. You might want to consider staying at a hotel in San Jose the first night. The highway to Villa Mariposa is completely safe and paved, but may not be something you want to navigate for the first time in the dark. I would suggest the same with your departing flight - you may want to plan to stay in San Jose on your last night depending when you fly out. Our stay at Villa Mariposa was such a memorable family experience and we would absolutely recommend this vacation property to others. Carrie Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

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

  Owner response: Carrie, Thanks for the lovely, thorough review of your stay at the villa. So great to hear you had a terrific time and a memorable experience. That's what our paradise is about. As mentioned, we do recommend arriving before nightfall which is 6PM. The highways are excellent but the signs and lights are limited so seeing the landmarks that we note in our directions, not to mention the scene views along the way makes the trip more enjoyable and there is no need for GPS. Luckily there are direct flights out of Toronto that arrive before 2PM which gives enough time to enjoy the drive to the villa in daylight. Pura Vida, Ellen

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• FEEL AT HOME ON VACATION

  FEEL AT HOME ON VACATION

  • Guest Frederick W.
  • Date of stay 05/03/12
  • Review Submitted 05/17/12
  Talk about breath taking.....gasp!! I was in "awe" from the moment I walked through the doors of Villa Mariposa. Not to mention the beautiful coastal drive from San Jose to Ventanas. The 4 x 4 Montero Sport came in handy. The website shows and gives details about the property and it looks exactly as it shows, very nice and clean. Loved the privacy! Joan I must say that your website is very detailed and gives the much needed information for vacationers from dining, shopping to the tourism. The Dome restaurant was a favorite, we dined for breakfast and lunch. We missed the farmer's market but still had the opportunity to enjoy some fresh lobster and shrimp. We tip our hats off to "Mau" the property manager he was very attentive with accommodating all our needs, our car battery went dead and Mau was there for us immediately to help us get the car running again, what a cool dude!!! We did the ATV bike mountain tour in Uvita. What a thriller! We also enjoyed the Nauyaca Waterfall tour and lunch at Don Lulo's home. The boat ride from Sierpe to Cano Island was nice too. Oh how we miss waking up to that beautiful sunrise looking out at the ocean and watching the sun set after returning from our daily outing. Not only would we revisit this villa but we would "absolutely" recommend it to family and friends. This will be a vacation we'll never forget or the occasion. Fred reached his milestone here by celebrating his 50th birthday. Thanks for sharing your home away from home with us. Fred Williams & Kim Way Atlanta, GA

  Owner response: Thank you so much for your review, Fred and Kim. So glad you had a great trip. What a wonderful way to celebrate your 50th birthday. Ellen

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• Paradise in the "Jungle"

  Paradise in the "Jungle"

  • Guest Kim W.
  • Date of stay 05/03/12
  • Review Submitted 05/17/12
  Talk about breath taking.....gasp!! I was in "awe" from the moment I walked through the doors of Villa Mariposa. Not to mention the beautiful coastal drive from San Jose to Ventanas. The 4 x 4 Montero Sport came in handy. The website shows and gives details about the property and it looks exactly as it shows very nice and clean. Loved the privacy! Joan I must say that your website is very detailed and gives the much needed information for vacationers from dining, shopping to the tourism. The Dome restaurant was a favorite we dined for breakfast and lunch. We missed the farmer's market but still had the opportunity to enjoy some fresh lobster and shrimp. We tip our hats off to "Mau" the property manager he was very attentive with accommodating all our needs. We did the ATV bike mountain tour in Uvita. What a thriller! We also enjoyed the Nauyaca Waterfall tour and lunch at Don Lulo's home. The boat ride from Sierpe to Cano Island was nice too. Oh how we miss waking up to that beautiful sunrise looking out at the ocean and watching the sun set after returning from our daily outing. Not only would we revisit this villa but we would "absolutely" recommend it to family and friends. Thanks for sharing your home away from home with us. Fred Williams & Kim Way Atlanta, GA

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• Paradise found

  Paradise found

  • Guest Pura Vida
  • Date of stay 03/24/12
  • Review Submitted 04/03/12
  Truly a visit to paradise. The villa is perfectly located in the rainforest with stunning ocean views and tropical breezes. Well appointed with attention to detail, this property is perfect for a couple(s) or families looking for a vacation in paradise.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Thank you for the kind words, Charlotte. Yes, it feels like paradise every time I am there. Ellen

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• very nice house, view, and pool

  very nice house, view, and pool

  • Guest Joel S.
  • Date of stay 03/07/12
  • Review Submitted 03/26/12
  My group of 4 adults enjoyed our week stay....we wish we could have stayed longer. The house is in very good shape and had all the amenities one could want while on vacation in Costa Rica. The surrounding wildlife, views, pool are lots of fun. We really enjoyed the farmers market in Uvita, especially the fresh tuna. The owners and property management are all very easy to work with, and answer any questions or concerns in a prompt mannr. Do rent a 4 wheel drive as the road up to the house from the main highway is a mix of gravel, and rock and is very steep in places. We had a Toyota rav four 4 wheel drive vehicle, and the drive up the road to the house took between 10-12 minutes, and the drive down took between 8-10 minutes. Many of the roads in the area are gravel/dirt roads and some are very steep, so be prepared. We felt it was worth it to be in paradise, and we felt as if we were in paradise while staying at villa mariposa. We would stay here again and would recommend villa mariposa to our friends and family.

  Owner response: Joel, glad you enjoyed your stay in paradise and great feedback on avoiding renting a RAV4, we have had issues with those vehicles as well. We've had good success with the Daihatsu Bego and Toyota Prado with much faster and more comfortable rides up and down the mountain, usually about 8 minutes. By the by, our road is renowned as one of the best maintained gravel roads in the area. We are very fortunate that this spectacular, unspoiled southern Pacific Zone of Costa Rica is now easily accessible on a great new paved highway. Thanks for your positive review. Pura Vida, Ellen

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• Villa mariposa is awesome!!

  Villa mariposa is awesome!!

  • Guest Jared R.
  • Date of stay 02/28/12
  • Review Submitted 03/09/12
  I couldn't have asked for a more professional owner and manager! The house was amazing! The view in the picture doesn't do it justice! I was impressed how many amenities were in the house. It was like I was staying at my parents house while they were away! Thank you Ellen and Mau!! I will be staying at villa mariposa again in the near future. Don't short cut and rent a car we got a 4x4 and it was needed. Thank you again! One love Jared

  Owner response: Jared, thanks so much for your review. So glad you had a great trip and enjoyed your stay at our villa. And yes, access to our gorgeous mountains and pristine beaches in the southern zone is best with a 4x4. Great to hear you will be back soon. Ellen

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