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BEST location for yoga and the beach. In between Bodhi Tree & Playa Guiones
| Sleeps | 6 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 3 - 5 nights |
Overview
SPACIOUS House, 3 Bedrooms 2 1/2 Baths, (Sps 6) large salt water pool, bali bed
This beautiful house combines a short walk to Playa Guiones, or the Nosara Yoga Institute, with internet, phone, pool, a large pool deck and fully equipped kitchen in the residential K section, considered the most prestigious area in the American Project. The master (king bed) bedroom has an ensuite bath,with a large shower enhanced with Balinese river rocks to massage your feet. The second bath is a separate room with another large shower and sink. In addition there is another half bath. One bedroom has a queen bed, and the third can be twins or a king. All the bedrooms have large glass doors opening onto the pool deck and views of the treetops as well. The is a security alarm system and a separate safe in each bedroom, as well as individual ac units. Balinese furniture, beautiful textiles, upgraded linens, maid service once a week, daily pool service, very attentive owner and manager. Let us take care of you!!
Heartwaves has been a long term rental for the past two years, and we are excited to have upgraded the linens, towels, fans, kitchen items : all new for our return to the rental/ vacation market. Which has been going really really well. Thank you!!
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About Jane Fryer
My love of yoga and the ocean brought me to Nosara and Heartwaves is my home which expresses that love. I teach at the Nosara Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort up the street, and the Harmony Hotel Healing Centre,
and live locally.
Jane Fryer purchased this house in 2007
Why Jane Fryer chose Nosara
Nosara and Playa Guiones are the best of Costa Rica with an unspoiled beach and an incredible community of surfers, yogis, nature lovers and others seeking a special experience. We have gained a global reputation as a conscious sustainable community, and love hosting people from all over the world. With recent mention in the New York Times, CNN, and National Geographic, Nosara is on the map!! this piece only continues to expand as Nosara and especially Guiones beach gains momentum and visibility around the world. This little town has indeed changed since we arrived here 20 years ago. However, the beach, which is the reason to choose us ( well, the underlying reason), is still protected. Still divine, and still 3 km of the most gorgeous waves, and sunsets you can imagine. Perfect for surfing, strolling and merging with what is Mother Nature's finest. And, we have monkeys that visit in the trees surrounding the wrap around deck.
What makes this house unique
This house is in K section, which is quiet yet close to the beach. It is a short walk to the beach, 5-7 minutes, and has telephone and internet to stay connected. It is 5 minutes from the Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort, if you are taking classes there, and is a perfect space for socializing and entertaining. There is an 'energy' at Heartwaves that is like a luxurious tree house. The monkeys chat all day long, the birds grace the skies with sweet songs. Heartwaves gardens are spectacular, and the house is always surrounded by lush greens and vibrant colors. Since the two decks surrounds the big pool, the invitation to lounge outside is ever present. A large Bali Bed sits on the porch , and it's one piece that everyone wants to take home. The furniture is mostly Balinese, and we have a lot of comfy morroccan pouffes for extra seating and more lounging options. The beds also have extra pillows for reading and your total comfort.
Amenities
Playa Guiones House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- Housekeeper Included
- Check-in: 3:00 PM /
- Check-out: 10:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 6
- Parties/events not allowed
- Non smoking only
- Near The Ocean ...
- Air Conditioning ...
- Broadband Access
- Clothes Dryer
- Internet
- Linens Provided ...
- Parking Off Street
- Telephone
- Towels Provided ...
- Washing Machine ...
- Wireless Internet
- Catering Available
- Cooking Utensils
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Dining Area
- 2 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
Bathroom 2 -
- the master bath is a full one ensuite. The second bath is split. One room has a sink and shower. The other has a toilet and sink. Bedrooms 2 and 3 share this.
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
- King size beds (2) King bed in master bedroom, Queen size Beds (1) Queen bed in second bedroom, Twin or Single Beds (1) two twins in third bedroom can be made into King
- DVD Player
- Stereo
- Television ...
- Deck / Patio ...
- Lawn / Garden ...
- Outdoor Grill ...
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Hot Tub ...
- Private Pool ...
- health/beauty spa
- playground
- restaurants
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- boating
- eco tourism
- horseback riding
- miniature golf
- photography
- scenic drives
- shelling
- shopping
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- groceries
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- cycling
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- hiking
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- rafting
- rock climbing
- roller blading
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- spelunking
- surf fishing
- surfing
- swimming
- tennis
Reviews
Excellent!
4.6/5 -
(15 traveler reviews)
Peaceful and welcoming!
So much to say about this beautiful property, the welcoming owner, and friendly staff! This house is as beautiful, if not more, than depicted in the pictures. It is spacious, yet cozy. Gently sloping stairs lead to a covered terrace that overlooks the beautifully kept grounds and pool. There are multiple fans that help cool the terrace, a comfortable Bali bed for relaxing, a large grill, and a table and several chairs for al fresco dining or socializing. Inside, the house is clean and well equipped with kitchen items, towels, linens, etc. There are fans throughout the house and large screened doors and windows that allow the breeze to keep the temperature at a comfortable level. There is a/c and privacy roller shades in all of the bedrooms. The house is located in a more quiet part of Playa Guiones. The sound of monkeys, birds, and other jungle chatter woke us up for early morning surf sessions. The house is just a short walk to the beach and we made our way back to the house late morning to cool off in the pool and plan our day's adventure.
Jason, the grounds keeper, has an easy smile and manner. He tended to the property daily, made sure the pool and patio were clean, and checked in to ensure we were doing okay. The owner, Jane, and her sweet dog Charlie put us immediately at ease when she welcomed our family upon arrival. The owner stays on the grounds, but gave us plenty of space and privacy. We actually wished we would have seen her more because she has such great energy. This house provided a wonderful home base for our group of five (three adults and two teens) and we hope to come back soon!
Poor rental for the price, well below expectations
There were a number of problems with this rental.
The AC was not working properly and made loud sounds (as noted by a previous reviewer), there was no hot water in the master bathroom, and the house was not clean when we arrived with hair in the bathrooms. The swimming pool area was being repaired with a chemical smell that forced us to leave the house for a whole afternoon.
The customer service was also inadequate for such a rental. The owner said we left the AC on and would charge us for that since the upper windows were left open. But we checked and made sure the AC was off before we left the house. She seemed to want to make a few extra dollars off the rental.
We have rented from VRBO around the world and have always had a great experience so this was a pretty disappointing experience. I would definitely advise against renting this home.
Acceptable but not outstanding
My mom and aunt, and I rented this property for 7 nights, we left 3 nights early. I will give a quick list of Pros and Cons for our stay.
Pros:
~Price - off season rate for a 7 nights in a 3 bedrooms house was quite affordable for the area.
~Beach was about a 7 min walk away.
~Private Pool, above street level.
Cons:
~We left to go have breakfast and planned to come back for a swim, However, we came back to find half a tree in the pool. I thought maybe the tree had broke. But no, Jason, the gardener/pool guy, said he just needed to cut it because he could not keep the pool clean. A strange time to do this on the first morning of new guests and no notice. Anyhow, we had to wait 2-2.5hrs for them to finish cleaning up the mess.
~The living room furniture is not comfortable or functional for more than a single person or maybe a couple. Nor was the furniture under the covered patio, it does not work for 3 adults to just hang out for very long. Two people could use the outdoor bali bed but anyone else has to seat in one of the upright chairs. The furniture became an issue for us in the evenings after it was dark when we wanted to relax and hang out. We just could not get comfortable. Not an issue for us as we didn't go there to watch TV, I will note there is only one TV and it is in the master bedroom.
~There is a washer/dryer but it was kept locked up so we could not do laundry. We tried to ask the maid if we could do one load while she was there. She said no.
~Maid service, not sure if you want to call it that. I will say I don't believe the woman who 'cleaned' during our stay was the usual person. Nonetheless, a maid is still suppose to clean. She did sweep and take out the trash. We mostly stayed outside while she was there. However, 2 of us come inside twice to get something and found her just sitting on the couch in the living room. I thought maybe she was just killing time laundering the linens. Nope, nothing was washed. She did not change our sheets, only remade the beds. No fresh towels, in fact I had a dirty towel on the bathroom floor she folder and rehung on the towel bar as if it was a clean one, even though there was clearly a dirt mark on it.
~ The A/C unit in the middle bedroom makes a loud weird noise everything 10-15 mins, a bit annoying when you are trying to sleep.
~ The window blinds have metal end caps that tink against the wall when the a/c is going.
Anyhow, we decided to find somewhere else to stay and left 3 nights early
Function Meets Relaxation
My husband and I spent the last 2 weeks at Heartwaves, and it was our little Eden in Playa Guiones!
The house was clean, the towels were fluffy, the kitchen was well-equipped, and the pool was refreshing. We found the location to be perfect for us… close to the beach, restaurants, and shopping… but far enough for quiet and privacy.
While not surfing or dining at one of Guiones’ many awesome restaurants, we spent most of our time on the lovely covered patio. I felt like a lazy princess lounging on the huge Bali bed. Perched up on the hill amongst all the palm branches we watched howler monkeys in the mornings, little lizards and iguanas (I named all of them) and enjoyed listening to the chorus of Costa Rica’s birds and frogs. The ceiling fans (3 on the patio and some in every room of the house, even the bathrooms!) gave a great breeze and chased away the mosquitos. We made dinner on the big grill several times, and ate al fresco outside at the big table.
The house is situated on a hill above one of Guiones’ dirt roads, but the gardens around the house are lush creating privacy. The road isn’t heavily traveled, however we noticed more “traffic” first thing in the morning and before dinner when people were starting and ending their day. Personally I enjoyed watching how many people the locals can fit on a motorcycle or the ingenious ways surfers carry their surf boards to the beach!
The bed was comfortable and was a true king-size mattress, with new pillows and linens. The armoire was huge so we didn’t have to live out of suitcases, which was nice. We were thankful for the AC unit at night which helped us sleep.
My husband was impressed by the internet strength (sometimes it’s the little things, ya know?).
Heartwaves has a full time gardener who takes care of the gardens and pool. Jason was polite and discreet and did a wonderful job.
The house is not brand new, but it functions very well and is priced accordingly. Jane, the owner, is a Yoga instructor with a wonderful spirit and it is reflected in the artwork and vibe of the house. We can’t wait for our next visit!!
Perfectly Perfect
Heartwaves was perfect for our very active family of 6! We spent 12 days over Christmas at this beautiful jungle oasis. The house is beautifully landscaped that provides lots of privacy and set back from the road. The pool is perfect size and provides convenient place to cool off. The house is so comfortable, clean, and stocked with anything you might need. My 4 kids age in range from 7-18. We all surf and do yoga. This house is located nicely for a quick walk to both. Best surf break around, and awesome drop in yoga classes. Jane was very helpful and responsive, as were both the housekeeper and landscaper. The town provides great food options wether you want to eat out or buy local and cook at home. We fell in love with Heartwaves and Nosara and hope to return someday.
Perfect jungle oasis
Heartwaves 2 proved the perfect homebase for a group of five of us (two couples and one single person) who were in Nosara for a too-short trip. Jane was very responsive from the start and continued to be throughout the booking process, arrival, and our stay. The house itself is beautiful -- the perfect size for the five of us with ample patio space, plenty of room to doze off in the shade or sun in the afternoon, a pool in which to cool off, a grill for cooking dinner and dining outside. Though not in the heart of the small town of Nosara, everything was easily within walking distance, and access to the beach is especially close (five-minute walk or so). This all served to make us feel like we were truly away from it all - but there is nothing inconvenient about the location. Everything in the house is in perfect working order, including air conditioning, kitchen, security system. The kitchen is particularly well-stocked if you're the type to cook. And Jane, in addition to being so helpful and responsive, is also so lovely. When I go back to Nosara, I will absolutely try again to stay at Heartwaves.
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Abundant yoga and massage, Nosara is all about surfing, the beach, and the overall gorgeousness of Nature. The Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort up the street has nice bikes for rent. Heartwaves is halfway between Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort and Bakers Beach entrance on South Guiones.
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Damage Deposit | $800 |
Rates are subject to change until reservation is confirmed. Included: Maid service twice a week. Laundry once a week. AC, etc. Will send contract and prefer payment via Pay Pal or ach transfer to Welles Fargo, US Bank. Sometimes discounts are available... please inquire!!
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
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