House in El Yaz, Orosi Alley

Paradise Costa Rica Central Valley Estate Sleeps up to 30 !!

Paradise Costa Rica Central Valley Estate Sleeps up to 30 !!

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acres of rolling Costa Rican glory for your front garden

Overview of Paradise Costa Rica Central Valley Estate Sleeps up to 30 !!

9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 306500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

El Yaz, Orosi Alley
  • Popular LocationRuins of Ujarras8 min drive
  • Popular LocationTapanti National Park29 min drive
  • Popular LocationIrazu Volcano National Park52 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 30)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Bunk Beds, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

4 Twin Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

4 Twin Bunk Beds

Detached Unit

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Paradise Costa Rica Central Valley Estate Sleeps up to 30 !!

Loads of space, sunshine, beauty and ultra fast wifi - perfect for your pandemic get-away work and study headquarters! Villa Alas Azules is nestled about an hour east from the capital of San Jose, in a gorgeous, picture-perfect hidden Orosi valley, one hour drive north to the Caribbean ocean, and an hour’s drive south to the Pacific. The estate rests at an elevation of about 4000 feet where temperatures couldn't be more lovely year round! Also fiberoptic high speed broadband wifi 200 mbps was installed in December, enough to conduct any work and school requirements needed.

Virtually all of Costa Rica’s rich treasures are within easy reach and under about 20 miles, from zip lining, canopy tours, rafting, rainforest tours, natural hot springs, waterfalls, to bird watching, hiking trails and star gazing. Even some of the country’s most important archeological sites like Guayabo, or the Ujarras ruins, and the still surviving colonial architecture in 10 minutes away small town of Orosi.

This spectacular home is uniquely outfitted on 9 acres with a basketball court, koi pond, Jacuzzi, edible vegetation (lemons, limes, grapefruits, bananas, coffee, eggplants, green beans, cilantro, peppers, tomatoes, etc), views of beautiful waterfall from the long front porch during the green/rainy season, fully stocked kitchen for cooking and serving, a covered gazebo outdoor kitchen with grill overlooking the valley, lots of walking and hiking trails, hammocks, badminton, croquet, Foosball, etc. There is TV with cable and DVD player, and hook up for iPod stereo music. During Easter, New Years or Christmas, there is a 1 week min stay & a $350 sur charge for high season. $35 per pet for the entire stay. $35 access to laundry room for your stay, otherwise its locked.

There’s loads of space for large family groups, or lots of privacy for those who prefer that. Small stores are less than a mile, larger grocery stores are located about 15 minutes away in Paraiso, while mega style stores like Walmart are located about 30 minutes away in Cartago, which you pass on the way from the airport to the property.

Local Costa Rican art is on display throughout the home and within the gardens. Note the hand carved columns at the gazebo, the benches, the stone carvings, etc. The home is handsomely and solidly built with hardwoods, glass brick, tile, concrete and stucco. The blue exterior paint on the lower portion of the house is one of the famous traditional ways of building a Costa Rican homes.

The home acquired its name for 3 reasons: the lower blue on its exterior walls, the two blue feathered peacocks that lived on the property for many years (Fred and Mathilda, who have since joined bird heaven), and the spectacular Blue Morpho butterflies fluttering into view on any given day.

An onsite groundskeeper tends to the gardens, while a cook and housekeeper can be affordably hired each day to make your meals and clean house (about $35 per day). Also available if you hire one of our approved guides to drive is a new in 2022 15 passenger van with large luggage rack on top for $650 per week. We can arrange airport pickup by local staff (email to inquire for prices) and to conduct tours.

Ask us questions, we love to help! We have so many more photos and videos to share.

We have had some problems in the past with 2 people renting the property thinking they could have dozens or hundreds of people to spend the day on the property, and we do not allow this. Each guest or visitor will be charged at the nightly rate, regardless of whether they spend the night. Also please note if there is an area internet outage, that this is beyond our control, and we cannot offer refunds. Note the caretaker has a small white dog, so you may occasionally see its white fur on the cushions of outdoor patio furniture. Additionally this is an older home that frequently hosts volunteers with an NGO doing work nearby; it is thus lived in, not a new hotel, and so its shows signs of frequent use.

Keywords: Orosi, central valley, costa rica luxury, paraiso, peacocks, birdwatching, zip lining,canopy tours, rainforrest, waterfalls, tucans, Irazu volcano, Tapanti,Cachi Dam, Guayabo

Property manager

Kimberly Haleycoleman

Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 6 total)
Pets are $25 each per stay paid in advance only

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed
Laundry facilities are available for an extra fee

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Santiago

Located in Santiago, this vacation home is on a lake. Museo Municipal de Cartago and Iglesia de San José Orosi are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Ruins of Ujarras and Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Limpia Concepción. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.

What's nearby

  • Ruins of Ujarras - 8 min drive
  • Our Lady of the Angels Basilica - 21 min drive
  • Tapanti National Park - 29 min drive
  • Parque Nacional Tapantí-Macizo Cerro de la Muerte - 34 min drive
  • Irazu Volcano National Park - 52 min drive

Getting around

  • San Jose Curridabat Station - 76 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Posada de la Luna - 12 min drive
  • Coyotes Bar Y Pub - 11 min drive
  • Los Pizotes - 13 min drive
  • Mírador Valle Nuevo - 8 min drive
  • Restaurante La Casona del Cafetal - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Paradise Costa Rica Central Valley Estate Sleeps up to 30 !! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 6 total).

What time is check-in at Paradise Costa Rica Central Valley Estate Sleeps up to 30 !!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise Costa Rica Central Valley Estate Sleeps up to 30 !!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Paradise Costa Rica Central Valley Estate Sleeps up to 30 !! located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Ruins of Ujarras and within 6 mi (10 km) of Casa del Soñador and Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Limpia Concepción. Lankester Gardens and Mirador Orosi are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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7.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

7.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breathtaking view, perfect for our family, best vacation ever
Absolutely amazing experience for our family on every level!!! Host Kimberly and caretakers Luis and Federico was wonderful and responsive to deal with. The house was amazing and worth every single dollar for our special life occasion. This property is especially good for large groups, with lots of separate places to gather, though we were hard pressed to get anyone to move from that view on the front porch with all the comfy lounge sofas!. As an aside we especially liked climbing the canyon walls at escalada (sp?) and the hot springs at Chucaras. The nearby restaurant Cassona de Cafetal was spectacular view but service was slow. We were nervous after reading a review that mentioned scorpions, but either that was an anomaly or was dealt with swiftly. Wifi was not as fast as at home, but in the end that made our whole group focus more on each other than our devices. Other than that, no complaints. Thank you again for the wonderful experience, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Raul G.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Nice but scorpions roam the property
We rented the property to spend 4 nights from dec 29, 201to Jan 2nd our party included 8 adults 4 children between the age of 4 and 10 and a senior citizen aged 80. We arrived to the property at aroind 6 p.m. and it is indeed a beatiful place the check in was hasle free as the caretaker was on hand to greet us. The house and premises are nice but musty and humid which is normal for the topical setting. Upon opening the door we we grewted by a Scorpion which we diaposed of. When we entered the home there was another scorpion inside which we also disposed of. We started to get nervous for our children. We managed to stay the night however early in the morning walking on the gardens adjacent to the patio and on the patio itself we found no fewer than 8 other scorpions some dead some still alive even small ones. Upon realizing that the property was infested with scorpions and very concerned and nervous for the safety of our children we decided to pack and leave the property. We considered it wasnt safe to stay there. Before leaving we did contact the caretaker which stated he was aware of the scorpions but that hos orders.were just to move them away and not get rid of them. I also contacted the owner Kimberly regarding the matter and her only reaponse was " Hi Raul, I am quite shocked. Did you show Luis? We have been there for 10 years and never seen one. Federico has been staying there with volunteers every month without a single issue so I am quite confused" which i find confuaing myself as the caretaker being a humble person told us his instructions from said Federico was to not harm the scorpions and to just move them away. I have not received further communication or at least a note of sympathy as we were unable to.stay in the house due to the Scorpions. This is a nice comfortable but be advised that if you have concerns about scorpions tuis is not the place for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C., Cypress TX

Lovely home; wonderful weather
Great home; wonderful weather--perfect temps. Property is clean and well maintained. Wonderful hiking on property itself--several fruit trees where you can pick the fruit and eat it right on the property. Lots to do in the immediate area--zip lining, white water rafting, beautiful waterfall hikes, horse back riding, coffee plantation (Chucaras), swimming holes, ROPES course, neat restaurants--open for lunch only--no dinner (fav restaurants include Bocaditas de Cielo, Casona de Cafetal, and Sanshari). Has many amenities of home--washer/dryer. Would love it if they could add a dishwasher and an outdoor grill. This rustic home made for a wonderful vacation. It wasn't just a resort--you get a real feel for Costa Rica living. Thank you for a lovely home away from home!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H., Dallas

This place is amazing our family and friends will never forget it!
We immediately fell in love with Orosi and the estate the minute we arrived. I was blown away by the constantly changing views in this valley. The house was perfect for our family of 20! We were conecrned about bringing our young kids and would there be enough to do??? Well... my kids had so much fun that they asked if we could live there. I don't know how to explain how amazing this place is... peacocks on the property, cloud forests, every tropical plant and flower you could imagine. And did I mention that the people of Orosi are so kind and welcoming. We will be back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

WOW! wow! WOW! a dream come true
I've been asked by the owners to tell a little btit about my experience staying there, so here goes! M wife and I had been to Costa Rica several times over the past ten years. We enjoy the Pacific coast for its surfing, but do find teh heat and mosquitos can get to you, then a few years ago we decided to drive through teh central vallle and we were shocked to find this little piece fo Switzerland in Latin America! The house is beautifully crafted in historical style and includes everything we need for a stress free, fun filled stay. For example I really appreciate the fun, pretty, tasteful year round christmas lights hung in teh outdoor kitchen gazebo overhanging the mountain. We;re celebrating 40 years of marriage and have to say thatAlas Azules, this grogeois central valley property, has become an instant favorite of our lifelong travels.I coudl write more, but that sums it all up

About the host

Hosted by Kimberly Haleycoleman

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We would love to move to Costa Rica and come here every chance we get with our kids and their friends, and share the property with others when we are pursuing our careers elsewhere.

Why they chose this property

You would be hard pressed to find better weather and more spectacular array of outdoor activities, peace and quiet, relaxation, clean air

What makes this property unique

Waking to a constantly ever more beautiful show of sunrises and sunsets while sipping the world’s best coffee grown in Costa Rica, hearing exotic birds chirping all around – even those gorgeous rainbow toucans! Paradise!
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