Stunning Villa in Private, Exclusive Resort Community
- Minimum stay:2-7 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Relax by the pool as your personal cook serves you frozens drinks and enjoy the stunning and expansive views of Balanos Bay and volcanoes. This is a one of a kind vacation experience in a gated resort 8 home community. When you arrive you will be welcomed by our staff and your meal can be waiting for you if you choose the chef/food package. After that, it is up to you what you want to do. Head down to the sandy beach of Playa Rajada 1/2 mile away where your beach chairs, snorkel gear, kayaks and fishing equipment are waiting for you. Make sure you have your personal cook pack a cooler for you of drinks and snacks. Bring plenty of sunblock. Our area of Costa Rica is the driest in the country so sunny weather is almost guaranteed in the high season. Enjoy the 4 bedroom, 6 bathroom home and relax on the outdoor covered lanai, or the second floor balcony and read a book. Stay indoors and watch satellite TV on the flat screen. Or you can lie in bed all day in the terrycloth robes provided. If you are more adventurous rent the boat and catch a rooster fish. Ziplining and rafting is nearby. Whatever you choose to do, you will have a vacation of a lifetime for a fraction of the price. Our resort community has been written up in the New York Times, Elle, USA Today, In Style Magazine, and featured on Fox News Business Channel, News 10, The Daily News and the New York Post and even on the Macy's Jumbotron in Times Square. Come visit us and see what so many people have been raving about!
Keywords: private villa, ocean view, private pool, housekeeper, private cook, fitness center, horseback riding, kayak, bikes included, Liberia airport, canopy tour, rafting, fishing, scuba diving, kitesurfing, secluded beach
Property Type
- 2 story
- Villa
- 3000 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Non Smoking Only
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
Bedrooms
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, Beds for 8-10
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 4
- Convertible bed(s)
- King size beds (2) eurotop mattresses, Twin or Single Beds (4)
Bathrooms
- 6.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
- Bathroom 3
- Bathroom 4
- Bathroom 5
- Bathroom 6
Kitchen & Dining
- Stove
- Oven
- Dishes & Utensils
- Pantry Items
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Refrigerator
- Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils
- Microwave
- Catering Available
Amenities
- Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer
- Washing Machine
- Linens Provided
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Television
- CD Player
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- DVD Player
Communications
- Broadband Access
- Wireless Internet
Pool & Spa
- Private Pool
Outdoor Features
- Lanai / Gazebo
- Balcony
- Deck / Patio
Theme
- Adventure
Location & View
- Mountain View
- Beach View
- Water View
- Ocean View
Activities
- Restaurants
- Surf Fishing
- Sound/Bay Fishing
- Snorkeling
- Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
- Mountain Climbing
- Deepsea Fishing
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Basketball Court
- Mountain Biking
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Kayaking
- Fishing
- Whitewater Rafting
- Tennis
- Medical Services
- Massage Therapist
- Groceries
- ATM/Bank
- Fitness Center
- Sight Seeing
- Horseback Riding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Boating
- Whale Watching
- Walking
- Scenic Drives
- Eco Tourism
- Beachcombing
- Rafting
- Wind-Surfing
Other Activities
Reviews
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Great time, personal service, wonderful house, awesome vistas
Great time, personal service, wonderful house, awesome vistas
- Guest Wesley
- Date of stay 12/07/11
- Review Submitted 07/08/12
I'm actually writing this review late because I looked it up to rent again and realized I hadn't wrote one in the first place. The house is extremely nice and well laid out. The development, such as it were, consists of only a small number of lots and even smaller number of houses, such that we had great privacy. The views of the ocean from the pool were terrific. We took day trips to both Nicaragua and Lake Arenal, so this should give you an idea of how conveniently located the villa was located. I would recommend using the chef services--our meals were great. The house was consistently cleaned, the owner and on-site management were extremely responsive, and I would recommend it to anyone.Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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Marvellous Time
Marvellous Time
- Guest grumpy554
- Date of stay 12/18/11
- Review Submitted 02/22/12
As described. We were looking for accomodation near the kite surfing area in northern Costa Rica and found this one. We took the all inclusive option. Five of us so more than ample space, facilities are excellent, management makes sure that all your needs are catered for. Wifi works fine. Plenty of equipment at the beach and the staff there very accomodating. Staff were so very pleasant, evrything was kept clean, laundry done daily, Wendy the cook was splendid, all food properly and scrupulously prepared and very willing to adjust to our requests and tastes. Owner was good to communicate with. Maybe some of the plumbing could be serviced otherwise it was a five star stay. Thoroughly recommendedRecommended for: Families with young children, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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Can't say enough about this vacation
Guest comment entered by ownerCan't say enough about this vacation
- Guest anonymous
- Date of stay 11/20/09
- Review Submitted 07/24/11
This was our second time here at house #10. We went in April of 2008 last time. Very different landscape. It was just after the rainy season so it was very lush. There were different birds. I loved the flock of green parrots that flew over our house daily. The monkeys were still visible even with the leaves. The staff was outstanding from the maid to the chef (Carlichi- who I would request if going down) and Ricardo who made sure that our day was planned. Lucie came to the room to give us a massage. Best massage ever. Ricardo even came out on the boat with us who was captained by our Costa Rican local fisherman Jose. (Request Jose for the boat). Jose took us to a secluded area in Santa Rosa park and the kids and wife went fishing while I went spearfishing with Jose. Ricardo came on the boat and Jose had a first mate so I was comfortable leaving them on the boat to fish. Jose pointed out fish to shoot and I shot. 4 10 pound fish were speared. A 100 lb shark was shot but he got away. (not kidding). Earlier in the week I went scuba diving in Playa Del Coco. It was ok. I also rented tanks from a local diver (Frank) and dove around Playa Rajada and El Jobo on my own. Not that great. Next time I will go with Frank to Santa Rosa. I can't say enough about this vacation, Recreo and house #10. Thank you Recreo for another vacation of a lifetime!!! See next yearDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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wonderful chefs
Guest comment entered by ownerwonderful chefs
- Guest anonymolus
- Date of stay 11/19/09
- Review Submitted 07/24/11
We arrived at our Recreo home late in the evening due to our travel schedules and expected to end our travels with a snack before bed. We were instead greeted by two absolutely wonderful chefs who were preparing us a 4 course meal to make sure we were welcomed appropriately! How cool is that?! We awoke the next morning to what looked to be a paradise. The house was fabulous and the property was beathtaking. Throughout our stay we were constantly amazed by the level of service we received from the staff. One of our favorite spots was the Mountaintop Cantina. Without the golf cart its quite a hike but worth every step. The view is unbelievable and it's a great spot to gather for either dinner or an afternoon cocktail. We worked with the on-site Concierge to coordinate a couple of wonderful secondary day trips which were hugely successful. They took care of every detail including the customs details at the Nicaraguan border. It's the perfect place to escape. No matter what you're looking for they can accommodate. We looking forward to our next trip back!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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"most unbelievable vacation we ever had
Guest comment entered by owner"most unbelievable vacation we ever had
- Guest anonymous
- Date of stay 04/11/10
- Review Submitted 07/24/11
"This was the most unbelievable vacation we ever had. We stayed at Villa #10 and had a 4 bedroom, 6 bath house. It had a very large lani overlooking the water, we spent alot of time enjoying the beautiful views. It is a very large house, with big bedrooms and a big living room. We took our own golf cart to the beach and went exploring everyday. The best part was the cook, she would cook us an authetnic costa rican meal every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner For the first time my kids ate fish for dinner and beans for breakfast. I would recomend the canopy and tubing tour, it was great. We are already planning to go back again next year. "Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Rate 2 night min stay |
$300 | $1800 | $4050 | |||
| Christmas Dec 21 - Dec 29 7 night min stay |
$4200 | |||||
| Easter Apr 12 - Apr 20 7 night min stay |
$3500 | |||||
Fees:
- Property Damage Protection: $49
- Taxes Not included
Cancellation policy:
100% refund if canceled at least 90 days before arrival date.
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Location
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose La Cruz:
The Villas at Recreo are located near the city of La Cruz in the North Pacific Guanacaste region of Costa Rica only 1 hour 30 minutes northwest from the Liberia airport overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Bahia Salinas. Isla Bolaños National Wildlife Refuge is just a few minutes from Recreo in Bahía Salinas where it was established to protect nesting sites for Brown Pelicans and Magnificent Frigate birds and is a favorite spot for bird enthusiasts. Recreo is located just 20 minutes from the Nicaraguan border and day or overnight trips to Granada or San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua are popular. Rincon de la Vieja Volcano is also a popular day trip from Recreo. At this National Park, guests can observe evidence of the country’s volcanic activity: mud baths, geysers, caverns, natural saunas, steaming baths and hot water lagoons. Guests will find activities ranging from canopy and zipline tours, white water rafting, horseback riding to the waterfalls, hiking, rock climbing and relaxing in the thermal waters and healing mud.
The Unique Benefits at this Villa:
When you arrive you will be greeted by our very friendly staff. Cold refreshing beverages and an authentic Costa Rican meal can be waiting for you prepared by your personal cook if you choose. The beauty of the views of Bolanos Bay and the Volcanoes are hard to describe. Whether it's relaxing at your private pool sipping a freshly made frozen beverage, spearfishing off the beach at Playa Rajada, enjoying the sunset on the private boat tour, fishing for rooster fish or ziplining through the canopies, you will not be disappointed.
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Photos
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Every room except kitchen and 1 BR has waterview
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living room
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outdoor lanai
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One of 2 bedrooms with king beds and eurotop mattresses. Balcony and water view
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Playa Rajada. Sandy beach but rocks on right good for diving, fishing, snorkel
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Pair of whitefaced monkeys drinking out of the pool.
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Our cook for the week. Unbelievable food.
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Zipline at Spider Monkey Canopy Tour. 15 minute drive from house.My 9 yr old son
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View of pool and water
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Dining room table seats 10
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2 bedrooms have twin beds like this. The other two have king sized beds.
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Other br with king bed. Balcony and waterview.
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Me and my family
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fishing with Jose. Lives in area. Great guy. Has 20' whaler and 34' Grady White.
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When you come make a campfire at the beach and roast some marshmellows.
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Sunrise at our house. Nothing like it.
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