Spectacular View of Pacific Ocean, Isla Gaza & Osa Peninsula

• Memorable Hillside Family Getaway

  Memorable Hillside Family Getaway

  • Guest Canuck
  • Date of stay 12/15/12
  • Review Submitted 03/18/13
  Stayed a month over the Christmas Season. Saw the end of the rain and the beginning of the heat. We were 3 couples and an infant so appreciated the separate rooms and 3 bathrooms & ample living space indoors and out. Good for 2 couples or large family. Pool is as described and we enjoyed using it at the beginning and end of our days. Les & Jane were extremely attentive before, during and after our visit and dealt quickly with any issue that arose. The couple who met us and gave us the intro to the house were wonderful too. The spectacular view was even better than described and we much enjoyed the sunsets and sunrises, listening to the monkeys, watching the tucans and green parrots. We also enjoyed all manner of insects and flowers which many don't see when they stay in the tourist zones. Ojochal [Ohoshall] is a treasure as are many of the mostly deserted beaches nearby. Great little coffee place across from the police station and the farmers markets were good too. The gravel and dirt road to the house is 20-30 mins each way which adds time onto each outing. The house is showing signs of wear and is not as luxurious as we expected from reading the posting. For those who care, the TV is tiny with limited English or sports channels. Several things in disrepair such as BBQ, and some issues with cleaning and maintenance services, especially over the holidays. It is also not as private as we'd expected but still a vacation that was quieter and more peaceful than a resort. And our family had a wonderful time together over the holidays.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children.

  Owner response: Thank you for your review. Glad you enjoyed the view, Ojochal, beaches and the view! We have listened to you and have replaced the one faulty burner on the BBQ and now have a larger HD LCD TV. We apoligise about the maid service over Christmas - we will in future let guests know that over holiday periods the maid service will be adjusted to accommodate her holidays. And thankfully the municipality worked on the roads in Ojochal since your visit and the trip to town has been reduced.

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• family vacation in Ojochal

  family vacation in Ojochal

  • Guest Melinda
  • Date of stay 07/16/11
  • Review Submitted 08/24/11
  Our family of 7(son, wife and grandson, daughter and boyfriend, of course us) enjoyed a wonderful week at this lovely home. The accommodations fit perfectly for us. We enjoy cooking and spending time together and the outside grill, table and seating worked well for us. There were several good resturants close by when we didn't feel like cooking. Although, I would recommend making reservations ahead at Citrus and Exotica. The home is conveniently located to many beaches, activities and grocery stores which we took advantage of. Rafting, zip-line, scuba, river trips, horse back riding to waterfalls. Uvita Information center was a great help with all the necessary details. Most of all we loved sitting pool side and watching the tides change- the view is awesome. Waking up to parakeets, parrots, tucans and howler monkeys in the distance. It has been a long time since we have all been able to vacation together. I couldn't have picked a more spectacular place. Thanks for sharing your home. We hope to return.

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

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• Simply spectacular antidote to a Canadian winter

  Simply spectacular antidote to a Canadian winter

  • Guest Fish
  • Date of stay 01/23/11
  • Review Submitted 04/12/11
  Now that we have returned to a black and white Saskatchewan winter we love to remember the brilliant colours, new sounds, and first time experiences we had at Toucan Tango in South Western Costa Rica, in late January of 2011. We wonder if it might have been a dream. Each day began by sipping coffee on the patio as monkeys, toucans, and parrots played nearby. The view beyond was of lush forests leading the eye to the ocean. Once breakfast was over, the exploring began. We were delighted to visit beaches located within a short drive, each offering some unique and memorable feature. We swam in a waterfall, free from other tourists, and then caught fish at a Tilapia farm, and sat sipping ice cold local beer while the kitchen transformed our catch into a beautiful lunch! One day, we visited a reserve where we bought beautiful art, and learned about the culture. Driving along the top edge of a mountain to the reserve we captured breathtaking views on camera. Even buying groceries, was fun. We soon learned that you don’t need to buy lemons because you just pick them off the trees in the garden. Also, glorious fresh flowers grow wild everywhere. The late afternoon swims in the infinity pool became a routine. This was the perfect start to our fabulous evenings. We often watched the sun go down from the pool, had a luxurious shower, and then using either the outdoor kitchen, or the well thought out indoor kitchen, prepared a feast to consume on the softly lit patio. I can still taste the bananas, picked earlier in the garden, then baked to perfection in rum and butter. Imagine having dessert after eating the whole chicken slow roasted on the outdoor rotisserie. Some evenings we ate delicious meals at exceptional restaurants. There is an amazing selection of places to dine out. For us, Toucan Tango is a bright and colourful memory, which will warm us until spring arrives. During our stay, we were surprised to meet several people from our part of Canada. Clearly, this is the perfect antidote to a Canadian winter.

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

  Owner response: Thank you Gord and Maureen for your lovely review. People find it difficult to believe that you can see more wildlife here than at Manuel Antonio park! And now we are even seeing scarlet macaws flying in pairs looking down from the pool's infinity edge. Plus if you return, the pineapples and oranges in the garden should be ready for eating too!

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• R & C's Winter Vacation

  R & C's Winter Vacation

  • Guest DRFR
  • Date of stay 01/15/10
  • Review Submitted 11/25/10
  Our stay at Tucan Tango was indeed memorable. The villa itself blends beautifully with the landscape and the landscape itself is glorious. Who could ask for a more pleasant setting? The proximaty to beaches and local sites was definitely a plus and rest assured, there's lots to see and do. The entire scene made us feel as though we had died and gone to heaven. We look forward to our next visit.

  Recommended for: Age 55+.

  Owner response: Thank you Ron & Carol for your kind review and for sending us some great photos. We look forward to seeing you both again. With best wishes, Les and Jane

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• Costa Rican Paradise

  Costa Rican Paradise

  • Guest Jen
  • Date of stay 01/04/09
  • Review Submitted 11/23/10
  Our 10 day stay at Toucan Tango was as close to a Costa Rican paradise as we ever could have imagined. We began every day by eating breakfast on the patio surrounded by rainforest and a stunning view of the ocean. Toucans often sat in the near by trees and we ate papayas and bananas straight from the garden. We rented an SUV and every day was a new adventure either going to one of the many near by beaches or taking part in the great activites that were offered a short drive from the house. We went horse back riding to a hidden waterfall , kayaking in the ocean, zip lining through the jungle, and on a boat cruise through the mangroves. Every evening we rushed home to experience the amazing views of the sunsets from the patio and had a few margaritas in the pool to kick off the night. For dinner we alternated between making dinner at home, using both the spacious kitchen and outdoor BBQ and driving down the mountain to the two five star restaurants-Exotica and Citrus. I would highly recommend both. We stayed with two other couples which was perfect with three comfortable bedrooms each with their own bathroom. The house was very private and clean with modern appliances and ammenities that made if feel like home. Local artwork and furniture added to the ambience of being in the rainforest. I can't say enough about Toucan Tango and would recommend it to anyone who is looking to have an amazing and memorable stay in Costa Rica.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Dear Jen, Jane and I say "muy gracias" to you for such a lovely review of your stay here at Tucan Tango. You guys sure seemed to have a lot of fun and if the surf board could speak it would be saying it wants you guys to come back again! We hope you'll all be able to come again soon. Sincerely, Les and Jane

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• P&J's vacation in Paradise

  P&J's vacation in Paradise

  • Guest P&J
  • Date of stay 01/03/09
  • Review Submitted 11/21/10
  The owner's desciption of Tucan Tango said it all. It was a vacation in paradise.The villa was amazing with more amenities then we have at home.The views from everywhere on the property were spectacular.Although there was no reason to leave the villa we did go to the nearby village (Ojochal) for a great dinner.Our nightly swims in the infinity pool with the firefly fountains(they were made in Canada)were more then romantic.We will never forget the wakeup calls from the Howler monkeys and the Tucans that we saw every day right outside our bedroom window.We were glad that we listened to the suggestion that we rent a 4x4 as we enjoyed our day trips without any worries about having to deal with the less then perfect road conditions. However, even those adventures added to the wonderful memories of our vacation in Costa Rica.Tucan Tango more then lived up to our expectations. We will definitely return very soon.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Dear Pat and Jamie, Thank you for submitting your review and saying such nice things about our villa in the rain forest and the Ojochal area. We'll ask the howlers to keep it down in the morning but when they occassionaly do, the parrots make up for it so you can't win! I hope we'll have the pleasure of seeing you both again. Sincerely, Les and Jane

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• Touch of Paradise

  Touch of Paradise

  • Guest Timnick
  • Date of stay 01/05/09
  • Review Submitted 11/18/10
  My wife and I stayed at this beautiful villa and were delighted with its ameneties, the view and the abundance of wildlife. We are bird watchers and have never seen such a wide variety of species. We heard and saw large numbers of howler monkeys nearby and having been unsuccessful on an Amazon voyage were amazed at how plentiful they are in the region.

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

  Owner response: Enter Text Dear Tim and Nicky, Thank you for posting such a wonderful review and we look forward to having you visit again , especially as the mccaws are now breeding on Isla Gaza which you can see clearly from the villa.. We've also just planted some almond trees in the back upper garden so hopefully they may decide to mate up here at Tucan Tango too! Sincerely, Jane and Les

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2012/13 Pricing
Holiday season  (Dec 18th - Jan 8th)$2350 per week,
High season Dec 1st-April 30th (n.i. Dec 18th-Jan 8th) $2050 pw .
Low season May 1st to Nov 31st $1750
Minimum rental 1 week.
Discount for rentals over 4 weeks
Check in Time : Confirm with owner . Check out time 10 a.m.

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