RELAX, UNWIND and ENJOY- Paradise Awaits!
About the property
- Villa1500 sqft
- Bedrooms2
- Sleeps4
- Bathrooms3
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay4 nights
Contemporary 2 Bedroom with includes a Guesthouse and an exceptional view!
This gorgeous two bedroom home, which includes a Casita (Guest House), in the 'Lomas del Paraiso' (the Hills of Paradise) gated community in Atenas, Costa Rica, will be perfect for you. The town of Atenas is known for its Best Climate and spectacular mountain views. The property is very contemporary in style and extremely well appointed. It offers an exceptional mountain view and at night you can see the twinkling lights of the nearby village. This all just a 10 minute drive from Atenas!
The House and Casita (Guest House) are built with high ceilings and floor to ceiling windows to enjoy the beautiful view. The great room includes a living area with leather couches, high definition TV and a dining table seating 6 people. The large, well-equipped, gourmet kitchen offers a generous island-bar and is perfect for evening gatherings. The master bedroom is furnished with a king size bed and the standard floor to ceiling windows. The master bath offers a private outdoor shower built of beautiful local rocks and a large walk-in closet. There is an additional bathroom in the main house with a shower and a small, rock wall enclosed outdoor atrium, accessible from the living room.
The Casita (Guest House) includes a bedroom with a queen size bed and a sitting area. The bathroom is spacious with tiled shower. The Casita also offers the standard floor to ceiling windows to enjoy the mountain view. It has its own terrace so you can enjoy your morning coffee. The Casita has its own TV.
The 12 meter lap pool is perfect for keeping in great shape or just floating lazily. The play pool is great for enjoyment and simply having fun. The terrace with its lounge chairs and dining table is a perfect place to read a book or just relax. The patio dining table seats 6 people.
The property is visited by a wide range of exotic birds including Toucans, mot mots and montezuma oropendolas. Freddie (the Iguana) will visit and sunbath on the patio.
PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE WILD LIFE!
Atenas has 4 supermarkets and a great Farmer's Market on Fridays where you can purchase fruits, vegetables, cheese, flowers, fish, pork, chicken and home made baked goods. There are also a number of excellent restaurants. Don't miss the El Balcon, a European style cafe where one can have breakfast, lunch or wonderful pastry. You feel like Pizza? Try La Finca Pizzeria in town.
Atenas, situated in the Central Valley, halfway between San José and the Pacific Ocean, is the perfect base from which to explore Costa Rica and see cloud forests, rain forests, tropical birds, butterflies and many other animals. You can easily make day trips to go zip-lining in the treetops, hiking in the mountains, cruising in the jungle and birding for a remarkable range of tropical birds. Do not forget to visit the Vulcano Paos.
Sükran Arik, our Property Manager will be available if needed. You will receive weekly maid service. We also offer Airport Pick Up and arrival grocery shopping for a fee.
You are also just over thirty minutes from Escazu, by the new highway, and its posh restaurants, wonderful shops and the remarkable MultiPlaza shopping mall. San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica, has many cultural and historical sites, and is about 45 minutes away. In the house, you will find a brief guide to the area which we have prepared, as well a guidebook, which you can use to identify the sights you would like to see and how to find them.
Casa Michel is approximately 35 minutes from the Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose/Alajuela. The many easy day trips include Beaches (Jaco - 38 miles, one hour; Herradura Beach 40 miles, 1 hours), Volcanos & National Parks (Poas Volcano Nat'l Park - 22 miles, about an hour; Arenal Volcano Nat'l Park - 50 miles, 2 ½ hours), Towns (Sarchi - 9 miles, 20 minutes; Cartago - 43 miles, one hour +).
You will not be disappointed in our home, the stunning vistas or Atenas where you can leave all your cares behind and enjoy complete relaxation.
Note: Tap Water safe to drink. Weekly housecleaning included. More frequent service available at extra cost.
Property Manager
Brigitte Michels
- Response rate:
- 90%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- english, german, italian, Swiss German
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 08, 2018
About Brigitte Michels
Married, from Switzerland splitting time between US, Mexico, Switzerland and Costa Rica. I love all places and I am delighted to be able to share this one with you. I love elegant design, many types of cuisine and seeing as many parts of the world as possible.
Brigitte Michels purchased this Villa in 2010
Why Brigitte Michels chose Atenas
We considered many wonderful places before buying our home in Atenas. Ultimately, we chose this house in this location for a number of reasons including the superb climate, the extraordinary beauty of Costa Rica and this area in particular, the many, the many things to see and do (including just laying by the pool with a glass of wine and watching the clouds filter through the mountains) and the exceptional people of Costa Rica - Ticos, as they refer to themselves. Many people call this area paradise and we certainly agree.
What makes this Villa unique
In addition to being in the lap of all the beauty that mother nature offers, Casa Michel is close to a huge variety of eco tourism sites and it is a short 30 minute drive, by the new freeway, to Escazu which has many exceptional restaurants and shopping possibilities.
Amenities
- Internet
- Swimming pool
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Hot Tub
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
- King size bed in the master bedroom, Queen size bed in the Casita (Guesthouse)
Bathrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- The master bath has a large soaking tub and a large outdoor shower. Each of the other two bathrooms have a large shower.
Location Type
- Mountain ViewSpectacular mountain views during the daytime and sparkling lights of mountain villages at night
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Linens ProvidedUpscale bed and bath linens
- Broadband AccessSee internet
- Covered ParkingSee car port
- GarageCar port
- Hair Dryer
- InternetWireless, (4MB down; 2MB up) connection throughout the property
- Iron & Board
- Clothes DryerA relatively new (2013) LG.
- Living RoomWhite synthetic leather couche and and HD TV with a blu-ray/dvd player and floor to ceiling windows
- Mobile PhoneCall anywhere in Costa Rica. No international calls please.
- Parking
- TelephoneCall anywhere in Costa Rica. No international calls please. There is a landline provided in master bedroom.
- Towels Provided
- Washing MachineThe washer is a relatively new (2013) LG. Carla the housekeeper is willing to do your personal laundry - fees applies.
- Wireless InternetUse your computer anywhere on the property
Kitchen
- KitchenLarge kitchen with all appliances, spices, oils, etc. for cooking plus coffee maker, blender, toaster and rice cooker
- Coffee MakerWe are providing a Nestle Pod Coffee Maker – a small selection provided at arrival. Drip Coffee Maker also provided.
- Dishes & UtensilsComplete set of ceramic and glass, utensils as well
- DishwasherWhirlpool
- Freezerlarge freezer as part of refrigderator
- Ice Maker
- Cooking UtensilsEverything needed to cook gourmet meals
- MicrowaveMicrowave in the kitchen Instructions/buttons in Spanish
- OvenNormal size electric oven
- Pantry ItemsOils, spices, condiments, etc. are provided.
- RefrigeratorLarge Whirlpool refrigerator/freezer with ice maker
- StoveGlass-top electric range
- Toaster
Dining
- DiningBoth the indoor and outdoor dining areas comfortably sits four.
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 6 people
Entertainment
- BooksMany, some of which you are free to take with you, if you haven't finished them by the time you leave
- DVD Player
- Satellite / CableSKY television with 50" HDTV in living room and 40" TV in Casita (Guesthouse).
- Television
Outside
- Deck / PatioDinning terrace and lounging terrace around the swimming pools and the Casita (Guesthouse) with exceptional mountain views
- Golf40 to 45 minute drive to nearest course
- Lawn / GardenPlanted, trees, grassy areas as well as a tropical garden in both front and back of house
- Outdoor GrillPropane gas
- Porch / VerandaGreat terraces with spectacular views from both main house and Casita (Guesthouse)
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- limited accessibilityNot built for handicap access but all on one level with no stairs
Pool / Spa
- Hot TubThe master bath features a large soaking tub (not an actual hot tub but quite nice) with a view of the mountains.
- Private Pool(2) Two Pools: Play pool 4 x 7 meter / 13 ft x 23 ft Lap pool 12 meter / 40 feet
Onsite Services
- Staff
Attractions
- arboretum
- botanical garden
- churches
- health/beauty spa
- playground
- recreation center
- restaurants
- zoo
Leisure Activities
- bird watching
- eco tourism
- horseback riding
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- mountain biking
- cycling
- golf
- hiking
- kayaking
- fishing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- surfing
- swimming
Notes
- Outdoor shower in master bath; Casita/Guest House with full bath and own dining terrace. weekly Housekeeping, gardener ,pool maintenance service and property manager provide a full range of services (no cleaning fee); Ten minutes from town of Atenas.
House Rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
Please ask the owner or check their rental agreement when booking the property.
27 Reviews
Latest reviews
Home from Home
Thank you very much!
Amazing view and relaxation was the best i had in a long time.
Spectacular Scenery
Hi Jen and Bob,
Thanks very much for your review.
We were very surprised to hear that there were no toiletries and that the sheets were musty. These things have never happened before and should not have happened now. We have already communicated with Aad and Marian to insure that they do not happen again. As to the ants, we are sorry about that and, in fact, the house had been sprayed a few weeks before but ants can be really hard to avoid in Costa Rica.
In any case, we are really glad that you enjoyed your stay in spite of the issues and would be delighted to have you back either in Costa Rica or our place in France.
Thanks again,
Barry
Magnifiaient!
Thanks very much Daphne'. We are so glad that you and your family enjoyed your stay!!
All my best,
Barry
Outstanding Property!
Hi Jim,
Claudia and I are just so happy that your triplets had a great birthday!! Needless to say, it was our first triplet birthday. We would love to see you return or, for just you and Tina, you might consider our other place in Saintes, France, an hour north of Bordeaux.
All our best,
Barry
Paradise
Hi Tim,
Claudia and I are delighted that you had such a good time at Casa Dos Leones! We would love to see you return or to visit our other home in Saintes, France, an hour north of Bordeaux.
All our best,
Claudia and Barry
Location
Rain forests, cloud forests, national parks, Pacific and Caribbean beaches, wildlife reserves, zip-lining, hiking, eco tourism in abundance are all within reach of a day trip.
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Rates are subject to change until reservation is confirmed. Please see Rental Agreement for other details. Normal check-in is Saturday at 3:00 PM and check-out is Saturday at 11:00 AM. Please check with us about early check-in or late-check-out; We will be as flexible as possible. Stays not beginning and ending on a Saturday, may be subject to additional charges.