Location: Atenas, Alajuela, Costa Rica, Central America (30 Min to Beach and Airport. a Great Central Location) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms, 2.5+ Baths (Sleeps 4)
We love our new home in the hills completely surrounded by nature overlooking one of the most beautiful valleys in the world. The Costa Rican government has chosen it as one of their natural wonders and it is under their protection. We are a great home base for your Costa Rican vacation.
Mornings are peaceful, with butterflies floating on the light valley breeze, the only noise is from the birds chirping around you. Sometimes you can hear the cows and horses that live on the pastures next door as make their way down the hill to the river below, but they are your only neighbors. I love nothing better than having breakfast (made in our brand new kitchen) on the terrace just being their audience of one. During the day, you can relax poolside, sip smoothies or a glass of wine and completely remove yourself from the stress of contemporary life. But if you want to check your emails, we have Wi-Fi, and your Blackberry works in Costa Rica.
We have pocket windows that open completely to the outside world, and from all the terraces and from inside the house you see trees and green and mountains, no matter where you look. Three is a spectacular night sky, and you can view millions of stars. At certain times of the year, we sip wine at sunset and watch the distant lightning dance over the top of the mountains beyond our valley. There is complete privacy yet on the other hand there are neighbors close by.
Our little town of Atenas has wonderful restaurants, many supermarkets with Chilean and Argentinean wines, and modern American kitchen necessities. The central square is a two minute drive or fifteen minute walk from home. A farmers market where all the surrounding farmers bring delicious mangoes, veggies, colorful fruits a local specialties happens every Friday in the park.
If you are looking for a more active time away from home, butterfly farms, volcanoes rainforests, river rafting, horseback riding, are all within an easy drive. If you want to hang ten or simply stroll on the pristine Costa Rica Beaches or swim in the warm Pacific water of famous surfing beaches like Jaco and Playa Hermosa which are only 45 minutes away.
It's no accident that Costa Ricans' motto is 'Pura Vida'. They are lovely, well educated, warm and welcoming people.
You are going to have a great time!!!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: Brand new large capacity GE
- Dryer: Brand new large capacity GE
- Linens Provided: Fresh, white and brand new
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Everything is Fresh and New in Our Home. Linens and Appliances Are Less Than 6 Months Old.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Rain forest canopy tours, best surfing in the world; volcanoes and hot springs.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Peak ..... Jul 01-Sep 01 .. $1200/week ($185/extra night) .. $3500/month
Rainy .... Sep 02-Nov 21 .. $ 900/week ($125/extra night)
Holiday .. Nov 22-Jan 17 .. $1350/week ($195/extra night)
50% non refundable deposit is required to hold the reservation.
The remaining balance + refundable damage deposit, cleaning, and
and transaction fees are due 14 days prior to arrival (30 days if
paying by check).
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2009
Why the Owner Chose Atenas
I love Costa Rica. The people are lovely, they have a high literacy rate, a great education system and a great health care system. Our home is in the town of Atenas, with one of the loveliest town squares in all of South America. Because we live on a mountain, you'd never know we were two minutes away from a great bottle of wine and 30 minutes away from a hospital run by Baylor University!! And of course, near beaches, rainforests and volcanoes.
Atenas has one of the lovelies town squares in Central America we are within an hour of rainforests, butterfly farms & the best surfing in the world, and 2 hours from a volcano!! We have great stor
Owner's Map of Atenas
Hi there, We called our property La Luna Vista because of it's total connection with nature. There is no where you look that you don't see trees or mountains. But when I built the home, I wanted it to be a "Home", with all the modern conveniences in the kitchen and with Wi-Fi, so I could (for work) stay connected with the rest of the world. It's the best of all worlds! I come at least once a month to make sure the house is perfect, but I have wonderful property managers who will meet you and show you around. It's good to have a contact in a foreign country!
Property Photos
- the pool floats over the valley - Atenas, Costa Rica Vacation House with a Pool, Wi-Fi and Only Two Minutes from Restaurants!
- Japanese tub and shower overlook the valley - Atenas, Costa Rica Vacation House with a Pool, Wi-Fi and Only Two Minutes from Restaurants!
- A Buddha welcomes you to paradise, tranquilty, serenity, and total relaxation - Atenas, Costa Rica Vacation House with a Pool, Wi-Fi and Only Two Minutes from Restaurants!
- View from the pool!
- Pocket windows open the living room completely to the pool and mountains
- The entire house overlooks the eco preserved valley
- Enjoy the pool!
- This is the 3rd bathroom for guests
- One bedroom has its own terrace...
- The dining room opens to a garden and to the valley below
- Our neighbor Ballerina
- 2nd bedrm bungalow has private garden & outdoor shower
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #253909
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