Villa Pochote - Private Ocean View Beach Villa

• Awesome

  Awesome

  • Guest Jimbo
  • Date of stay 03/01/13
  • Review Submitted 03/26/13
  Trey was a terrific host. He was there when we needed anything and always available for helpful tips. His local knowledge and surfing experience is unparalleled. His description of the facilities was dead on and his directions to finding the place was good as well. Overall, our stay with him was the best value in our travels around Costa Rica.

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

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• Paradise Found! Wow!

  Paradise Found! Wow!

  • Guest Mikey
  • Date of stay 02/13/13
  • Review Submitted 03/11/13
  We had a wonderful 2 weeks at Villa Pochote...the house is great, the view spectacular, the wildlife plentiful. What made our stay even more special was Trey- he is a warm,welcoming, knowledgable host. He went out of his way on so many occasions to make sure we had an exceptional experience- we even went fishing Costa Rican style in the ocean at Montezuma for a day, and cooked the fish that Trey caught over a fire at the beach. Trey made sure there were plantains in the tree in front of the house so the cappuchin monkeys would visit (along with the howlers who came every day). We are so glad to have chosen this rental!

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

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• Great Time In Costa Rica

  Great Time In Costa Rica

  • Guest WillandCourt18
  • Date of stay 02/03/13
  • Review Submitted 02/12/13
  My wife and I traveled to the peninsula off Costa Rica and spent a week at the Villa Pochote. We had a great time and here are a couple of comments about the area and property: Accommodations: This place is a great value for housing in the area. They are simple and provide everything needed. We were pleased with the Villa and it was as pictured online. The A/C worked well, the wifi was great, satellite tv work well (not that we used it) and the kitchen had everything needed to cook (i.e. pots, pans, utensils, plates). We cooked our own food for a couple nights and it was a great way save money and relax more. The patio & porch were the best things about the villa. We began and ended each day on the patio looking out toward the ocean/forest. The property is safe and each villa has a security system. Area: The villas/property is between Manzanillo and Santa Teresa. It was outside of the tourist trap areas and provided a true Costa Rica experience. It would take 5 minutes to Manzanillo and 15 min to Santa Teresa. This place would be a perfect escape for couples looking for a quiet place. Also for families looking to bring their kids who will have a great area to explore and be outside. The beach is just down the hill and a simple walk. The waves can be heard from the villas. Owner (Trey): Trey is the guy that makes this place roll. He was a great resource and helped set up our ATV rental, zip line tour, taxis, gave beach recommendations and answered any questions. Trey is a surfer from the US and was always willing to help and translate for us. He made the trip.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children.

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• Petit coin de paradis

  Petit coin de paradis

  • Guest cenphil
  • Date of stay 12/26/12
  • Review Submitted 01/21/13
  Belle petite maison située à 5 minutes à pied de la plage. Loin de tout et très paisible. On y voit beaucoup d'animaux sauvages, singes hurleurs et à tête blanche, iguanes, lésards, chauves-souris.... Le propriétaire est très avenant et très disponible. Le seul bémol est que la région est très poussiéreuse à cause de la route en terre. L'accès est préférable en 4x4 mais est faisable en voiture à la saison sèche. J'y retournerais sans hésiter.pp

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

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• Awesome place this!

  Awesome place this!

  • Guest Paco
  • Date of stay 12/17/12
  • Review Submitted 01/17/13
  We had an awesome time at Villa Pochote. Spent ten great days there. The house was awesome, private and quite and Trey was great, he was very accomodating to our every need. We felt pampered and special. The grounds were absolutly beautiful and peaceful and the view and sunset from the house were to die for. I highly recommend the stay at Serendos de Paz to anyone. The surf and fishing were great and we loved the sleepy little village and beach at Playa Manzanillo. We had the most suprizingly killer pizza from the village just a couple of minutes away. My daughter says it was the best she'd ever had! Good job guys can't wait to see you again next year! PURA VIDA!!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, people with disabilities, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Experienced the real Pura Vida!

  Experienced the real Pura Vida!

  • Guest CostaKevin
  • Date of stay 11/14/12
  • Review Submitted 12/17/12
  I had an amazing time staying at Villa Pochote. First of all, the house is removed from the hustle and bustle noise of Santa Teresa, but it is close enough to enjoy the restaurants, shopping and nightlife of Santa Teresa while staying in a quiet, beautiful local's town. I used to live in Santa Teresa years ago, and enjoy going into town to visit friends and attend social events, including some of the best party nights! Nothing feels better than coming home to a quiet house, removed from the development of Santa Teresa, and enjoy a quiet night's sleep. Basically, at Villa Pochote, you can have the best of both worlds. The management of Villa Pochote is very professional. I was received and treated well, and the house was perfectly clean, and stocked with all the necessary kitchen and bath items. The town of Manzanillo has services too, including a couple of restaurants and grocery stores. Other than these services, you can enjoy the remote location, experience the lifestyle of Tico-living, and be within a stone's throw of the beach while listening to the monkeys in the property's surrounding trees. I felt like I had an authentic experience that I would recommend to first-time visitors to Costa Rica. If you are looking for the best of both worlds experiencing true Pura Vida living, while being close enough to enjoy the amenities and services of a developed town like Santa Teresa; Villa Pochote is what you are looking for.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• A relaxing week in paradise

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  A relaxing week in paradise

  • Guest Barb and Tom, Michigan
  • Date of stay 01/14/12
  • Review Submitted 09/12/12
  My husband and I arrived in the dark of night, far later than planned. A kind gentleman greeted us and showed us to our home for the week. We were impressed by the wood finishes on this property, the walls and ceilings were beautiful, the bed comfortable! In the morning the view! We had no car, no food, so Trey had a delightful breakfast sent over to us, then volunteered to take us shopping in town! What a great ride along the gorgeous coast! Hailing friends along the way in 2 languages, Trey gave us a brief history of the area and good ideas on where to surf, eat and find fun! That was our first 12 hours at this graceful property! This was our favorite beach to walk in our month long travel of CR last January, miles and miles of open beach with a soft, tree-lined coast. Trey is a easy-going, knowledgeable host with a wealth of experience in the area. We heartily recommend him and his property! Barb and Tom

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• Awesome.....relaxing....the "Real Costa Rice"

  Awesome.....relaxing....the "Real Costa Rice"

  • Guest April
  • Date of stay 06/07/12
  • Review Submitted 09/10/12
  This property was wonderful! We stayed here for the first portion of our trip and didn’t want to leave (the other locations paled in comparison). I would recommend this to anyone that wants to see the "Real Costa Rica". I would not recommend this to those that prefer a 5 star hotel and are not adventurous as it is hours from a major city along dirt roads.....which was PERFECT for us. There are miles of deserted beaches to explore and the property has amazing views of the ocean, jungle, monkeys, crabs and indigenous flora. The monkeys and crabs come right up to the porch (great for photography). There are many excursions close by as well as other small towns for shopping (wonderful bakeries). Trey and Winston (the best guard/lap dog ever) are great hosts. Trey offers a wealth of knowledge about the area and Costa Rica as a whole. I was surprised to learn how planting and harvesting is done in harmony with the tides and full moon. We can’t wait until we can visit again. The only thing missing was a hammock :) Thanks again for a wonderful stay!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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August 1, 2011 - Oct 31, 2012:
Villa Pochote 2BR
High season (Nov-Apr) .. $900/week
Low season (May-Oct)  .. $750/week
Christmas, New Year's, Easter Week 2011-2012:
Villa Pochote 2BR ................ $ 1000/week

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