Your Dream House - Luxury in a Spectacular Natural Setting

• This is It!

  This is It!

  • Guest frank j.
  • Date of stay 02/08/13
  • Review Submitted 02/26/13
  After renting other houses in Costa Rica for the past several years, my family and I recently returned to Casa Noche del Mono for a 2 week stay. Upon our return, we immediately remembered why this house is our favorite of all the houses we have rented over the years. First of all, the house itself is spectacular: this is not a typical rental house with sparse furnishing and cheap posters on the walls. The house is impeccably decorated with antiques, oil paintings and gorgeous tile throughout. Second, the surroundings are beautiful with sweeping vistas of the jungle and mountains and only a quick drive to lovely, uncrowded beaches. I should say that because of the secluded location, we saw more animals and birds sitting on the front porch at the house than on visits to nearby national parks. Third, the owners, Bill and Frank, are nearby and ready at a moments notice to answer any questions, help with any arrangements or solve any problems that might arise ... incredibly helpful and informative without being intrusive. Fourth, the location is perfect if you are looking for peace and quiet - close to towns and attractions but private and away from crowds. We were also pleasantly surprised to find that the entire house had recently been updated with fresh paint, new tiles in several rooms and a spectacular new pool deck (hard to believe that the pool could get any better!). I am so glad that we finally learned our lesson and will stop looking for the perfect vacation house ... we have already found it.

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• Has It All

  Has It All

  • Guest carol j.
  • Date of stay 02/20/12
  • Review Submitted 04/08/12
  My husband and I spent two weeks here in the company of two other couples. Other reviewers have described the property's beautiful setting, appointments and convenience, so I will only say "yes, it's all true!" This was our first trip to Costa Rica and staying at this property enhanced the experience immensely. Few roads on the Nicoya Peninsula are paved, and things are dusty in the dry season; but all this only increased our appreciation of the lovely lush and verdant setting of the villa, and our gratitude for the time and attention that the owners have put into making this place immaculate and beautiful. As others have indicated, Bill & Frank are the perfect hosts...providing anything and everything that you may need, but allowing you to feel as though this is truly your own home. The layout of the villa is perfect for travelling with friends, since everyone can have their own privacy, and/yet there are many spaces for gathering as well. The pool was stunnning, larger than most of the pools we saw at resorts in the area; and nothing can top the occasional visits of the howler monkeys in the surrounding trees! We saw more wildlife "at home" than anywhere. Bottom line is....if you are looking for a beautiful and serene vacation oasis on the Nicoya, this is surely it! The location provides a wonderful sense of remoteness; the hosts provide a true sense of security and support; the surroundings provide opportunities for adventure; the beach is only a few minutes away; and there are wonderful restaurants available within short drives. What could be better?!

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• Paradise

  Paradise

  • Guest David
  • Date of stay 12/05/11
  • Review Submitted 02/10/12
  Our family (including three kids - 9, 7, and 4) stayed at Noche del Mono for a week in December. As the other reviewers have noted, the house is fantastic - it's impossible to convey how beautiful the place is through photographs. We ended up spending half of our time in the house, the other half exploring the area. The jungle comes to your window and doorstep - literally - so you can spend as much time at the beach as you want and not feel that you're missing out on the wildlife experience. In fact, the forest really comes alive at night, an experience you'd miss on a day-tour. Bill and Frank, of course, were great hosts - they are intuitive, and customize their tips and advice to the needs of the guests. They helped us maximize our time and avoid tourist traps. The location of the house is excellent: Cobano, about ten minutes away, is the only "full service" town in the area; Playa Manzanillo, just 10 minutes away, was the kids' favorite, and had a nice beachfront restaurant/bar that we enjoyed at day's end. Noche de Mono is perfect if you're looking for a great place to spend a big chunk of your vacation time; if want to keep the more tourist-centered areas at arms-length (yet still be able to drive to Santa Teresa and Montezuma, both within 20-25 minutes); and if you want to explore a variety of beaches, waterfalls, and towns from a centralized location. It's an an ideal mix of privacy and convenience that should not be missed.

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• Most Peaceful Place to Stay

  Most Peaceful Place to Stay

  • Guest Stacy R.
  • Date of stay 07/03/11
  • Review Submitted 07/29/11
  Travel has been a passion of mine for 20 years. I have to say that Finca Noche Del Mono was the nicest, most pleasant place I have ever stayed. I was enamored first with the photos on homeaway.com, but the actual house and surroundings far surpassed my expectations. The owner, Bill, was very responsive and pleasant. He provided detailed directions from San Jose. The drive was long (6 hours including 1 hour on the ferry) but the landscape was beautiful. Bill was at the house to greet us warmly. We walked through the huge wooden front door and could see all the way through the house, past the pool and on to the mountains. The house is very spacious and open. Bill designed and decorated this house with the detail I would expect in Architectural Design magazine. The tiles are handmade and several rooms had original design tiles. The colors of the house are bright and warm. The kitchen has everything you need, including spices, which I have noted many home rentals do not have. The huge veranda off the back is wonderful to sit and have morning coffee, afternoon drinks and dinner at the table set for four. The gardens are lovely, lush and well-tended. The pool is always the perfect temperature. We spent many hours swimming or just lounging in the pool watching the nearby howler monkeys and variety of birds. Bill stopped over a couple of times to ensure all was well and to see if we needed anything. His housekeeper comes in twice per week and will do your laundry and clean anything upon request. The house also comes with satellite TV and wireless internet that was surprisingly fast. I would happily continue to spend my vacations at Finca Noche Del Mono. It is the perfect place for rest and relaxation, a family reunion, friends to reunite, several couples to travel or to enjoy time with your loved one(s). The house is clean, well kept-up, comfortable and most of all peaceful. I highly, highly recommend Finca Noche Del Mono for your next vacation!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

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• Great Escape

  Great Escape

  • Guest Brad from Maine
  • Date of stay 02/07/11
  • Review Submitted 03/03/11
  I was reluctant to write this review because I really wanted to keep this jewel for myself. But here goes. My family took a week long vacation and stayed at this little bit of paradise in the jungles of Costa Rica! It was wonderful, and I would highly recommend it to any friend, family or you. I believe the pictures do not do the property justice, as it is far more beautiful in real life. The hosts go out of their way to make the holiday easy and carefree, offering their advice and assistance as requested or required! The property is spotlessly clean and perfectly maintained. Be patient in getting there - it is somewhat remote - and be prepared with a four wheel drive vehicle. But once you do get there, be ready for one of the most pleasant surprises of your life. As I write this, I can't wait to get back.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.

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• Private Paradise

  Private Paradise

  • Guest Jeri
  • Date of stay 12/16/10
  • Review Submitted 01/05/11
  The photos you have been drooling over do not do justice to the beauty of this house, and it's peaceful and tranquil location. From the glorious pool, to the fabulous kitchen and comfortable bedrooms it is the perfect place to relax and get away from it all. With plenty of room to spread out you won't ever feel like you are on top of each other. Enjoy the wildlife that comes to visit each day by the pool. Whether floating in the pool, relaxing on the veranda or taking advantage of the private outdoor spaces, it all adds up to a Costa Rican paradise. We didn't want to leave and can't wait to go back.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• WONDERFUL AND AMAZING

  WONDERFUL AND AMAZING

  • Guest Colorado Traveller
  • Date of stay 08/18/10
  • Review Submitted 10/30/10
  We couldn't have asked for anything more! We have 4 kids -- ages 6, 7, 8, and 9 -- and we planned a 2 1/2 week trip to Costa Rica this past summer. Needless to say, we needed to rent a house with a swimming pool! We are frequent visitors to Costa Rica, especially the Malpais area, and were very pleased to find this amazing house on the internet. My husband and I checked out the house when we went down in March, and were absolutely astonished with how beautiful it was, and so we booked it for August with the kids, and believe me, it did not disappoint!! Bill and Frank, the owners, could not have been more helpful in so many ways. As it was the rainy season, we ended up spending a fair amount of time at the house on rainier days - which was an absolute joy!! Bill made sure that he checked with us before he went up to Cobano for groceries, and always picked up anything we needed. The house itself -- toucans, howler monkeys so close in the trees, frog eggs on flowers, green iguanas... just so beautiful and interesting and comfortable. Even on the occasional rainy day, there was so much room that we never felt cramped or cooped up. The house is so large and comfortable that even with 2 adults and 4 kids there was plenty of room to escape. We will definitely be back!!! Thank you so much, Bill and Frank!!!

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

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• Absolutely wonderful!

  Absolutely wonderful!

  • Guest Jane B.
  • Date of stay 07/16/10
  • Review Submitted 08/05/10
  Slightly off the beaten path, but well worth the drive to the most beautiful home! Fantastic views, a gorgeous and totally comfortable home, and wonderful hosts. Every decorating detail was thought of. Bill had many good recommendations that saved us time and set us up with the horseback riding adventure of a lifetime. I couln't have imagined how nice this home would actually be. I am so glad we visited and hope to return again some day. Thank you Bill for your gracious hospitality! We wish you the best.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Genuine Beauty and Tranquility

  Genuine Beauty and Tranquility

  • Guest Surfing Family from Florida
  • Date of stay 06/08/10
  • Review Submitted 07/05/10
  Breathtaking, comes to mind when I think back to our first sunny morning in this gracious home. A warm welcome and a glass of wine awaited us following a very long travel day with three children. Imagine our delight when all expectations were exceeded at the end of our journey that included car, air, ferry and Costa Rican dirt roads. My children's surf instructor who joined us for the trip pulled me aside instantly and said it was the most beautiful home he had ever entered, what a great way to start a vacation! From the moment of arrival, our hosts Bill and Frank could not have been more kind or accommodating. Their visits to the property were anticipated and welcome as we always had a running list of questions that needed answers. Simple directions or more complicated requests were given thoughtful response. Additionally, the caretakers, Marvin and Sonia were lovely. The language barrier between us was more entertainment than problematic. Although we were on a family surfing vacation, we chose to stay a short drive from the beach to experience all this gorgeous countryside has to offer. What a great decision! Butterflies, Monkeys, Giant Frogs and Birds greeted us each morning poolside as we absorbed majestic sunrises over the mountains. We became early risers as we could not wait to enjoy our time at the house before loading up our boards and heading down to Playa Hermosa and Playa Carmen for a full day of great waves. Our favorite spot in the home was the private sitting porch upstairs off the kitchen. Always cool and breezy with inviting chaise lounges and an amazing view. We designated this area "off limits" to children and indulged in hours of relaxing and reading selections from the extensive library provided. I could not be happier with the experience we had at this home in Costa Rica. In fact, we extended our stay as our hosts had a few days between guests. Clean, safe, private, spacious, secluded, tasteful and a cute little restaurant down the road .................. what more could you ask for in a vacation rental?! A little slice of heaven:)

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

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• Best Homeaway Vacation Property!

  Best Homeaway Vacation Property!

  • Guest Perris
  • Date of stay 04/17/10
  • Review Submitted 05/10/10
  This house is amazing!! Eight of us went for a week and stayed in the house during Mid-April 2010. We arrived by ferry and were greeted by a family of Howler Monkey's in the trees along with the friendly owner of the home Bill. We walked into this beautiful entrance of palms to find this huge fountain and surreal looking Spanish style home. The design of the home provides each bedroom with an incredible amount of privacy. There are about 50 different indoor and outdoor spaces to get lost reading a book or watch the wildlife dance along the trees. Every morning we woke up, put on our bathing suits and sat in the pool. If you are a fitness nut you could even do a few laps. The scenery is beautiful and so peaceful with the exception of the occasional frog or gecko. The house is tucked away with a mountain view but the perfect distance from Manzanillo, Santa Theresa, Playa Hermosa, and Mal Pais (10-30 minutes drive). Bill and his team are awesome and they take care of everything including fresh fruit from the garden every day, clean laundry, and if you need it, they can even set up day excursions. We were able to negotiate a fishing trip for 5 people for $200 US. In less than 2 hours we caught 14 fish and took home enough Tuna to feed 8 people for 3 nights. There is a full kitchen with all of the necessities if you are up for cooking. Not feeling comfortable with your language skills? Don't worry because this area of Costa Rica was extremely easy to get around with or without fluent Spanish and if you get stuck you can always ask Bill for help. Overall, if you are looking for a dream spot for a family vacation, honeymoon, or to get away with a group of friends this is definitely the BEST place in the area. Trust me, I spent hours on Homeaway and VRBO looking for a place and this one definitely exceeded my expectations on value, location, and amenities. If you are feeling adventurous and want to save some money I would take the ferry from Puntarenas to Paquera rather than the flight from Tambor. All together it took us about 4-5 hours to drive from the airport in San Jose, take the ferry, and drive through the Peninsula to get to the house. For those that prefer a more direct route you can take a flight from San Jose to Tambor then drive about 1 hour. I have told everyone I come in contact with that they need to check this place out if they are looking for an affordable yet luxurious getaway. Look no further...this is the spot! Pura Vida

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