Casa Ylang Ylang - Ocean View Villa with Pool

• Paradise in the Jungle

  Paradise in the Jungle

  • Guest onebeachcowboy
  • Date of stay 04/30/13
  • Review Submitted 05/10/13
  We stayed here for our honeymoon and loved it. We were looking for something secluded where we could get away from it all, and we found it. After the first day we had trouble remembering the day and time. Exactly what we wanted. This house is beautiful, perched atop a mountain overlooking the Pacific Ocean The most beautiful sunsets you will ever see. The town of Ojochal at the bottom of the mountain is charming, & representative of the real Costa Rica. It is basically one main dirt road that runs thru the town, with another road going up the mountain to this and several other houses along the way. The restaurants in Ojochal and the surrounding area are amazing. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE 4 WHEEL DRIVE!!! The road leading up to the house is a steep, winding dirt road & can be tricky without 4WD, especially during rainy season. The house is situated in the jungle with banana and papaya trees on the property, with frequent vists from toucans, parrots, hummingbirds, iguanas, lizzards, giant toads,& geckos. The house does not have air conditioning, nor does it really need it. All rooms have numerous sets of double doors and windows that open, along with fans. Once the rooms are open air, there is a constant breeze blowing thru that makes the house very comfortable. We even had to turn the fan off at night on occasion because it got so cool. Especially loved the verandas and decks, where you can sit outside in the rocking chairs and just enjoy the views, take a dip in the pool, or a nap in the hammock. It was a very relaxing trip. While Ojochal is representative of the real Costa Rica, there is a nice sized ex-pat community that lives here, with quite a few Canadians ad Americans. Ken Stone, the local property manager is of great assistance, and there whenever you need him. He is a super nice guy, and a wealth of knowledge about the area, and will help you with anything that you need. There are grocery stores, butcher shops, restaurants, a small police station, etc all located down the mountain within the community of Ojochal, to meet all of your needs. We felt very safe in Ojochal and at the house itself. The people in town are very friendly, always throwing a smile and a wave your way. I would highly recommend Casa Ylang Ylang if you want to get away from it all, experience the real Costa Rica, all while living in paradise. The views are just majestic, and cannot be properly translated into words, other than "Pura Vida". We will be back!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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• Two Weeks in Paradise

  Two Weeks in Paradise

  • Guest Pamela
  • Date of stay 04/15/13
  • Review Submitted 05/05/13
  Having just returned from our two-week stay at CYY, we are tanned and relaxed (sure to be short-lived when the grind re-commences shortly). The property was as presented and is in a great location with wonderful beaches (Playa Tortuga, Playa Uvita, Playa Ventenas, Playa Ballena), and unique restaurants nearby. Exotica and Citrus were our favourite restaurants, and Momma e Pappa was great for casual nite take-out. We enjoyed the villa and the lovely grounds, and the sunsets were breathtaking. Ojochal’s temperatures for our entire stay were 97 – 100 and humid, and the wonderful pool was our salvation!! Our only complaint with the accommodations was there was no A/C in the bedroom. Five minutes after stepping out of the shower, we were both drenched. Sleeping was not comfortable – even with all the doors and windows open, and the overhead fan on high. Suggest adding a unit in the BR for future guests’ comfort ? Also – the bedroom linens could be nicer and of better quality. The coffee maker was partially broken, as the espresso maker did not work; however, we made drip coffee each morning so got our fix. You won’t need an alarm clock here! There is a flock of hundreds of parrots that come to the trees each morning around 5:00 a.m., making their lovely parrot sounds. They return each evening before sunset. We also saw what resembled mini-macaws. Unfortunately, not a monkey in site. It was early to bed and early to rise, as the sun and water wore us out. Ojochal is a village with quite an international flair. We met lovely people from Canada and Europe: for those of you researching for retirement - everyone we spoke with loved living in CR. Adjusting to the horrible off-road conditions and steep inclines was a challenge, but certainly got the adrenaline pumping. You MUST have a 4W to navigate these roads. Main highways are in great shape, however. Saving the best for last, the property manager, Ken Stone, was a doll. Very personable and helpful, and we rested assured knowing he was only a phone call away should we require his assistance in any matter. We very much enjoyed his company. (Of course he paid me to say this …. LOL … just kidding, Ken!!) Wonderful, authentic experience all in all. We came away with great memories, new friends, and are already planning our trip for next year. ?Thank you Diane, and Ken.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.

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• Wonderful Location and accommodation

  Wonderful Location and accommodation

  • Guest Murray&Pam
  • Date of stay 02/24/13
  • Review Submitted 03/28/13
  We spent two weeks here. We enjoyed every day. The pool was perfect, the Tourcans shared morning coffee time by the pool. The kitchen was well stocked and Ken was available and attentive to all our needs. Most enjoyable you won't regret it. Also so close to so many great resteurants.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

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• Midwest cousins

  Midwest cousins

  • Guest Jackie & Bob
  • Date of stay 03/12/13
  • Review Submitted 03/21/13
  The house was just as described and we were very pleased with our week long stay. We watched many beautiful sunsets and beautiful vistas from the upper balcony. The pool was so refreshing after the hot afternoons on the beach. Everyone should visit the "Whales and Dolphins" restaurant for lunch and a swim in the pool far above the Whale Tail beach. We especially enjoyed the Ventanas beach with the caves and shade of the trees. We had a lot of fun riding horseback to the Nauyaca waterfalls. They served us a great breakfast and lunch. I would highly recommend staying here if you want to experience the real Costa Rica and get away from all the big resorts.

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

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• Terry & Addie Holden

  Terry & Addie Holden

  • Guest Addie B.
  • Date of stay 02/08/13
  • Review Submitted 02/28/13
  What you see on the website is what you get! The house was absolutely beautiful, the view was breathtaking, the pool was incredible and we had a blast! Thank you Diane and Ken!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• January in Casa Ylang Ylang

  January in Casa Ylang Ylang

  • Guest Hilda
  • Date of stay 01/12/13
  • Review Submitted 02/09/13
  Our two week stay at Casa Ylang Ylang was terrific. Ken, the property manager, was attentive and effective in solving our daily needs. He was pleasant and available, specifically, I had a life threatening accident and he managed the situation well exceeding all expectations. Casa Ylang Ylang was as beautiful as the photos presented. There were times when the water temperature matched the shade temperature with the fans running. It was incredible! We felt private enough to be comfortable skinny dipping. Sky TV and high speed Internet would have improved our ability to stay connected with family and friends. The fifteen minute drive on a bone jarring road with a 4x4 from the highway was harrowing!!!!! We enjoyed "The Dome" restaurant in Uvita, especially the Ginger Curry Chicken. The national parks are amazingly alive with wild life. At Manuel Antonio park we hired a guide, Miguel, for three of us at 7:00 a.m. It would have been an ordinary walk in the jungle without him. He even helped other guides find the exotic animals with a portable telescope.

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

  Owner response: Thanks for not choosing our own mountain for practicing your auto acrobatics. You must have discovered more challenging terrain nearby to blaze that new road down to the highway! At least you now have had an unforgettable vacation experience, plus reinforcing the value of both wearing your seat belt and not declining rental car insurance. High speed internet, you'll find, can be more often an aspiration than a reality. All we can provide is the best high speed internet that is offered in the area. Residents agree that it does have its pura vida moments. Glad that your overall stay was most enjoyable though.

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• Great place to stay!

  Great place to stay!

  • Guest Neal M.
  • Date of stay 11/14/12
  • Review Submitted 11/26/12
  Casa Ylang Ylang was a great place. We had no problem finding it with the help of Ken(Property mgr). He was very helpful in settling us in and acclimating us to the area. The only disappointment and a very minor one was the house could have been a little cleaner. We stayed 10 days and never had a cleaning person come by, but we took care of it ourselves. It wasn't a big deal to us. Otherwise a great trip. I would recommend it. Thanks, Neal and Pam Rosharon, Texas

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Pam and Neal - so you discovered that pura vida means 'flying critters' in pidgin-Boruca? I'm confident that Ylang Ylang was spotless upon your arrival. Most of us make a two minute broom circuit mornings while awaiting the coffee to percolate. Glad you considered it a minor inconvenience. If needed, always ask your VRBO managers to recommend a charming local cleaning person who will be happy to stop by periodically for a small fee, but you'll find that even Mel Gibson encounters last night's insects too, and does a daily sweep like we all do. Thanks be to easy-care tile floors everywhere, of course, and we appreciate your visit.

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• Peaceful, beautiful, remarkable and life changing

  Peaceful, beautiful, remarkable and life changing

  • Guest Ross
  • Date of stay 10/31/12
  • Review Submitted 11/21/12
  We had most wonderful time in Costa Rica at our fantastic rental. We booked this house after reading reviews and doing our research. We could not have been more pleased with our stay at Ylang Ylang, which was a beautiful and perfect setting for us. The villa is situated in the middle of the jungle with beautiful view of ocean and greens. We woke up every day with only birds and animal sounds. Every morning a flock of las Cusingas birds when come by to at the ripest papayas in the front yard making their delightful sounds with their beaks. It was a very peaceful and magical experience with spectacular sunsets each night. I can honestly say it was the best vacation rental we have ever had. With its 270 degree ocean view we could actually hear the pounding of the ocean waves from our gorgeous terrace and bedroom all night long! The owners had everything we needed in the villa from a blender to make the most amazing smoothies with Golden ripe Costa Rican Pineapples (3 for 2 dollars), Papayas and bananas (from the trees on our rental) to the Wi-Fi and large DVD library and books. The villa is right by a charming little town called Ojochal. The beaches nearby were never crowded and very beautiful. We even purchased fresh Mahi and Ahi from a local fisherman on the main road back to our Villa. We really appreciate Ken Stone (property manager) who was there to answer any questions and offer fantastic suggestions. Ken was very helpful and made the rental process smooth. We even had our best and most special breakfast with Ken, and all his local cohorts, right down the road from our Vacation home. Ken would always come right over, on the rare occasion when we needed his help. The house is truly as beautiful as the pictures show. We spent all of our time at the house on the back patio having dinner, playing cards and enjoying the pool. Every morning, and every 2 or 3 hours after that all day long, we would swim in the pool. We also enjoyed our coffee, smoothies and most meals on the terrace watching hummingbirds and butterflies flit from flower to flower with the sound of the crashing surf just off in the near distance. Bliss. I would love to come back again and we are already made plans for next year. Pura Vida!

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

  Owner response: No fair! Don't reveal all our secrets! The calendar is already far too busy to reserve time for ourselves to come and enjoy what you've so elegantly described. The many birds are particularly enchanting all right. It's hard to justify interfering with their enthusiastic pillaging when you can buy a six pound ripe papaya at the local tiendas for only seventy cents, isn't it? Many thanks for your kind words. Like us, you've discovered that the rainy season could also likely be the best time of all to visit the Pacific Sur. Shhh!

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• Awesome Location and Views

  Awesome Location and Views

  • Guest sabrina s.
  • Date of stay 10/05/12
  • Review Submitted 10/18/12
  Casa Ylang Ylang was a nice base for our week long vacation in Costa Rica. The pictures and description of the home are very accurate. The town of Ojochal we found to be very charming and has exceptional restaurants. The property manager lives in town and was helpful whenever we needed anything including advice on tours.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• Honeymoon Bliss

  Honeymoon Bliss

  • Guest PhillipM
  • Date of stay 09/18/12
  • Review Submitted 10/18/12
  Casa Ylang Ylang lives up to the breathtaking pictures and more so! My husband and I stayed here for 11 days on our honeymoon and could not have asked for a more perfect setting. Ojochal is right down the hill with wonderful places to eat and other amenities, and yet you still feel secluded from the rest of the world when at the villa. For our honeymoon, all my husband and I wanted was time for ourselves after the craziness of the wedding and Casa Ylang Ylang was all we could have wanted. The spacious rooms and balconies overlooking the ocean provided the most romantic backdrop, while the fully equipped kitchen allowed us to cook for ourselves with ease. AND THE SUNSETS!!! The view looking out over the ocean from our bedroom balcony as the sun set each evening was incredible, pictures don't do it justice. The property manager Ken was wonderful as well, providing extremely detailed instructions for arrival as well as a host of suggestions for things to do, places to each and what to avoid. He is simply lovely! :) He even checked in on us a few days into our stay to make sure everything was how we imagined. Would definitely recommend staying here to anyone looking for a chance to explore Costa Rica's pacific coast and my husband and I would absolutely stay here again! Thank you so much Ken for taking such good care of us and thank you Diane for letting us stay in your beautiful villa!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway.

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$925/wk - high season (Dec-Apr)
$825/wk or $2500/mo - green season (May-Aug)
$675/wk or $2000/mo - rainy season (Sep-Nov)
minimum stay 1 week (8 days/7 nights)
check in 2:00 pm, check out 10:00 am
$500 deposit (fully refundable if cancellation 30 days or more prior to date of 
occupancy of rental contract)

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