Don't Miss This Oceanfront Luxury Villa Wow..What a View!

• Perfection

  Perfection

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 03/23/13
  • Review Submitted 04/07/13
  Wow. I can't even imagine how this could have been better. We stayed for two full weeks and wish we could haved stayed for the rest of our lives. It's truly hard to even leave the property. It has it all. We saw more wildlife on the property than we saw anywhere else. Adult sloth in the back yard, baby sloth in the front. Toucans and monkeys every day. Hummingbirds, lizards, macaws, butterflies, iguana, crabs, all kinds of birds, even the insects were interesting. The property managers were great and very helpful with suggestions. Also a lot of information available when you get there by reading the guest books and the binder that includes some lovely maps. What fun taking a shower with the windows open and looking out to see a monkey, toucan, and sloth all watching you! Dominical and Uvita are both close, good grocery stores in Uvita. The local fruit is heavenly.There is a fresh fish stand next to La Macha and we got some shrimp and took advantage of the wonderful kitchen and cooked at home many nights. I could go on and on but I guess I'll stop. If you're considering this place, book it.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Surely one of the most beautiful places on earth!

  Surely one of the most beautiful places on earth!

  • Guest Jim
  • Date of stay 02/02/13
  • Review Submitted 02/18/13
  There may be other places that are just as beautiful as Flying Toucans but when combined with the constant parade of wildlife and the quiet and peaceful setting, we think it is unbeatable. We have read, and wholeheartedly agree, with all the other positive comments from past guests. Our stay was for the Month of February, 2013.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Perfection in every way....

  Perfection in every way....

  • Guest Catherine
  • Date of stay 11/11/12
  • Review Submitted 01/26/13
  We had been dreaming of coming here for a long time and all our expectations were surpassed. The beauty and tranquility of Flying Toucans was just what we needed to de-stress and relax. We didn't do a lot beyond sitting in the sun and enjoying the pool (which was sublime with a view beyond your imagination). The house is out of the way and secluded, but we felt very safe. Every amenity you could want is here. The kitchen is both huge and modern (with full size fridge, microwave, dishwasher, and all the cookware you need) and looks out into the open-air living room and pool. The living room area has plenty of seating and is quite comfortable. Everything here is done in a classy way. The bedrooms have fans, and BEAUTIFUL bathrooms with showers that open to the lush jungle. The master bedroom had a very comfortable bed and a TV for watching one of the many DVD's provided. The second floor terrace is HUGE and has a wonderful double hammock for afternoon naps. While this home is gorgeous and pristine, you won't believe the wildlife that surrounds you. Howler monkeys, a sloth family that lives in the tree right off the master bath, white-faced monkeys, AMAZING toucans, hummingbirds, dragonflies, lizards, crabs, are just some of the wild life you will see. If you decide to spend any time away from the villa you will find the charming and fun surfing village, Dominical, just a few minutes away. Some fun bars and shops, even a lovely Catholic Church we attended can be accessed easily. Watching the surfers from the bar/restuarant Tortilla Flats was fun and the locals are always entertaining with their crazy stories. You must, must have dinner at least once at a fabulous place called Exotica in Ojochal. The food is so sumptuous and the husband-wife-chef-hostess offer a great place for romance or family fun. If you like horseback riding don't miss Nauyaca Falls Riding trip. Really fun. We loved FT so much we are coming back for our honeymoon in April!

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

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• Exotic Dream Vacation!

  Exotic Dream Vacation!

  • Guest marc s.
  • Date of stay 12/22/12
  • Review Submitted 01/18/13
  We (Husband/Wife with 5 year old) stayed at Flying Toucans over Christmas 2012. It was a vacation like no other that we had experienced before.The wildlife was the most memorable (monkeys and toucans). We only left the house once a day and usually for a short periord of time. Nate, the 5 year old, preferred never to leave. The attention to detail was impressive. Everything for every day living was there which was very different from other houses that we have rented. Costa Rica in general requires that you are adventureous by nature. The time share/ all inclusive crowd need not apply. Driving is sketchy from American standards and there is a lack of signs. We found the driving fun though. The other reviews discuss many things that we concur with. We had fun driving to San Isidro and experiencing what regular Costa Ricans do. Playa Hermosa was nice and drive up ceviche was good and cheap. Fishing and snorkeling with captain Isidro was a highlight. Daryl, the manager, was an irreplaceable resource and completes the deal.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Our family's 3rd visit to Flying Toucans

  Our family's 3rd visit to Flying Toucans

  • Guest Mike
  • Date of stay 12/29/12
  • Review Submitted 01/03/13
  At this writing my family is enjoying our 3rd visit to Flying Toucans. If you never leave the villa while visiting, that would be just fine. Yesterday was a good animal spotting day and we never left the villa. In the morning a troupe of howler monkeys made their appearance and hung out with us for most of the day. Later white-faced monkeys visited us. A mated pair of toucans has been with us since our arrival. On our previous two visits we heard about the sloth that frequents Flying Toucans but never saw him. Yesterday he arrived and is still with us today. Flying Toucans is literally minutes from dozens of beaches. Yesterday we walked the "Whale Tail" when at low tide the beach appears and look just like a whale tail. We invested a couple of hours looking at ocean creatures left behind in the tidal pools. Today we are off to Hermosa Beach with great waves for swimming and body surfing. We also want to return to Parque Marino Balleno when at low tide you can climb over the mountain to Playa de Arco, which is very remote with dramatic cliffs. On this trip we went white water rafting for our first time on the Rio Coto Brus, which was a lot of fun. Every year we ride the horses at Don Lulu's where you ride into the jungle to a waterfall and for the brave, can climb the waterfall (with assistance) and dive into a pool below. Tico breakfast riding in and lunch riding out. In other years we've ridden ATVs, zip-lined, etc. Lots to do here. The local Tico restaurants are called "Sodas" and are ran as an extension of a local’s home and staffed by family. Sodas are quite common where we enjoy "casados" which in Spanish means "to marry" which means they marry a great piece of fresh fish (or pork or steak) with a nice salad then with beans and rice for $6-7. Great food and very safe to eat. 2008 was our first visit to Flying Toucans, which was a great adventure and something we though was behind us. Then in 2009 we couldn't stand the thought of not going again so we booked ourselves back to Flying Toucans. With our kids now in college, a few years passed and we thought a 2012 visit might be one of the last family vacations before they started their own families so we are back again. Daryl and Donna, who manage Flying Toucans, have become familiar faces and always helpful with any questions or plans that you would like to make while at Flying Toucans. Something tells me we will return!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Best Vacation Ever!

  Best Vacation Ever!

  • Guest FILTERFRED
  • Date of stay 10/06/12
  • Review Submitted 11/05/12
  We wanted a relaxing vacation for my wife's 60th birthday and Flying Toucans was more than expected. We have been all over the world and we both agree that this was the most relaxing, beautiful vacation we have ever taken. The views, sounds, tropical flowers and animals were so surprising, entertaining, and enjoyable. We spent 10 wonderful days at Flying Toucans and did not want to leave. We are so happy that John and Mary shared their tropical paradise with us. We can't thank them enough for the wonderful memories we have taken with us. We will definitely be returning in the future.

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

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• This house exceeded our expectations and was amazing

  This house exceeded our expectations and was amazing

  • Guest Korin
  • Date of stay 06/30/12
  • Review Submitted 09/24/12
  First let me say, if we had not stayed at this house we never would have seen all of the animals on my "must see" list! We took three guided tours and still saw more animals from the house then anywhere else. Being able to just hang out all day and see the toucans, howler monkeys, white face monkeys and more just from our living area was incredible. How can you beat that? The kids had fun playing in the pool and we all enjoyed the daily animal entertainment. Regarding the house, it is a wonderful design and you can't beat "living" in the outdoors. The owners and property managers were all extremely helpful as well. I just can't say enough about how wonderful this house and location are. I would highly recommend this to everyone, you will love it!

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

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• Fabulouw, Amazing!!

  Fabulouw, Amazing!!

  • Guest BettyU
  • Date of stay 08/18/12
  • Review Submitted 08/30/12
  What a vacation, everyday was a new and exciting experience in Costa Rica. From the moment we arrived, the entrance of Flying Toucan welcomed us, to the wake up call in our comfy beds from the resident toucans, or the Howler Monkeys announcing the dawn, the birds, the humbingbirds, the pool view, the view of the humpback whale in the bay in from of FT. Everying was amazing, John and Mary have made this a vacation home you will feel welcome, comfortable, and will be planning your next visit before you leave. You won't be disappointed.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway.

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• Awesome Place!

  Awesome Place!

  • Guest jhpat
  • Date of stay 06/23/12
  • Review Submitted 07/20/12
  Best Week ever! My wife and I booked FT early this year. We were looking forward to daily adventures, hiking, zip-lining, etc. Then my wife broke her foot a month before we came down. Though she was out of the boot by the time we arrived, we were worried about what to do. We shouldn’t have been. Mary was in the area, so when we arrived, she let us in and gave us the grand tour of the place. You can just tell the pride she has in the place. The setting was unbelievable! The view was amazing. The pool was a little warm (tropics) at times, but generally refreshing and very accessible – and there was an outdoor shower. We used the kitchen a little and mostly ate out, but the kitchen was well-equipped and should be fine for most people. The outdoor seating was fine, but Mary said she is getting new furniture, which should be great. It was the middle of rainy season and even though we didn’t wear bug spray and got maybe five mosquito bites all week. BRING SUNSCREEN!!! Upstairs, you have two master suites. Each had individual A/C (not window) that worked very well. The bathrooms each were great with beautiful walk-in showers that opened up to the outside. One of the rooms had a futon that we didn’t use. There is a LARGE deck off the master bedroom with a hammock and some chairs. The beds (queen) were fine but nothing special. We ended up not wanting to leave the place to go on adventures anyhow. We just went to the many good local restaurants. The beaches down the hill are a bit tricky to get to in the rainy season, but were beautiful. Puerto Nuevo Beach is gorgeous, but try to go at low tide. Make a point to hike to the whale’s tale in Marina Ballena Park in Uvita. Every morning my wife woke up at 5 with the howler monkeys carrying on. She spent hours each day pacing the property, taking pictures of howler monkeys, white faced monkeys, a sloth, toucans and aricari, vultures, hummingbirds and probably most everything you’d see if you went on a hike at Manuel Antonia. We were constantly amazed at the wildlife. Coco the howler even visited and checked out the kitchen. Fortunately we had no food out, so she just left, but not after giving us a “hurt” look as if she expected us to feed her lunch. I could go on for pages. Just book the trip already.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Perfect Peace in Paradise

  Perfect Peace in Paradise

  • Guest Phil & Heather Bayer
  • Date of stay 02/02/12
  • Review Submitted 02/22/12
  Flying Toucans more than lived up to expectations and we felt right at home from the moment we walked down the garden path and took in that stunning view of the ocean across the infinity pool. Everything we could wish for had been provided and being surrounded by an abundance of nature's spectacular plant and animal life all made for a truly amazing, memorable and wonderfully relaxing vacation. In addition, the comprehensive arrival briefing and excellent service and advice provided throughout by the property managers, Darryl and Donna, left nothing to chance and made the Flying Toucans experience all the better.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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May  1 - Aug. 31 2013   $2,475/week - $355/night
Sept 1 - Oct. 31 2013   $1,875/week - $275/night
Nov. 1 - Dec. 21 2012   $2,175/week - $325/night
Dec.21 - Dec. 28 2013   $3,675/Christmas Week
Dec.28 - Jan.  4 2014   $3,975/New Year's Week
Jan.4 - April 30 2014   $2,975/week - $425/night
May  1 - Aug. 31 2014   $2,475/week - $355/night
Rates do not include 13%tax,  $25 per person per night over 4 occupancy 

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