Enchanting Villa Overlooking Pacific Ocean

This property is every bit as fantastic as pictured and described (and beyond!). The other reviewers did a fabulous job going into detail about the amenities here so I'll be brief.

My 11 year old daughter, husband, and I stayed here during the early part of the rainy season and it was phenomenal. Sunshine during the days followed by spectacular thunderstorms at night. The jungle was lush green with tons of flowers and we had the pleasure of seeing a tribe of howler monkeys each day along the driveway as we left and returned to the villa.

Tito took excellent care to prepare the pool each morning and we took advantage of this wonderful amenity every day. It is a saltwater pool so no yucky chemicals. The water temp was perfect and it was a welcome oasis from the heat. The views are unreal.

The house feels off the beaten path in a wonderful way but is only a short drive from many great restaurants, shops and the beaches of Nosara. We enjoyed Guiones for the surfing. We drove to Samara one day and paddled sea kayaks out to a small island for some snorkeling.

It was a perfect family vacation and after exploring the surrounding area, there is no doubt that we will try to stay in this villa again on our next trip to CR.

The owners were communicative and helpful. Tito was delightful and made us feel well taken care of. Daisy is a sweet lady with a sunny disposition. We found everyone we met in the town to be friendly and helpful. Already looking at dates for our next visit!

Unforgettable! If you want a home with easy beach access, close to town, this is not for you. If you want an adventure and a one-of-a-kind setting, this is it. I am not a morning person, but quickly became one at this home. Waking up in the master bed, you can look right out to the sunrise. Howler monkeys announce the upcoming sunrise, and it is amazing to sit with a cup of coffee on the patio, overlooking the mist in the valleys and the ocean.

The house is well-stocked, and the pool is a great addition. Tito helped with everything - including finding our friend who got lost hiking the first day. He doesn't speak English, but we were able to communicate with google translate on our cell phones. Daisy, the house cleaner, was great and very sweet. Our friend found what was a plantain, and when we asked Daisy what it was, she not only told us but fried some up for us. Delicious!

The road to the house is not for the faint of heart. 15 minutes on rough roads with many switch backs, but that's part of the adventure. The nearest town is Garza, about 5 minutes from the bottom of the driveway. Nosara and Samara (our favorite) are also relatively close and worth visiting. Prepare to drive across a river on the way to Samara!

This house is so remote, there is plenty of wildlife. We watched howler monkeys climb through the trees every day. Birds are everywhere. Coatis come right up to the edge of the patio and forage every morning. I'll admit I was hesitant to sleep with the doors open at night, but the breeze was worth it (just be sure to keep the lights off). At night, there are more stars visible than you can imagine.

After leaving, we stayed at a home on a beach with paved roads nearby. I didn't realize how much I appreciated this house until we left. It really is magical and a one-of-a-kind property. I highly recommend it.

We had a wonderful experience at this beautiful villa. But our first impression was a little scary. We arrived at the Villa after nightfall. The 4 kilometer drive up the approach road was daunting; Switchbacks and steep inclines. We were wondering if the decision of renting this house was a mistake. Then we arrived at the Villa; a pretty glowing jewel set upon the cliff top. The house is light and airy. French doors upstairs and down, open wide to the sounds and views of the jungle and sweeping views of the Pacific. The house is nicely appointed with comfortable furnishings inside and out. The grounds, pool, jacuzzi and Casita are beautifully maintained.

We were greeted by Tito, a pleasant and hard working caretaker ( who bent over backwards to help in any way) and the house dog, Silvie. Both, pleasant surprises. The house felt like a home.

Sunrise is the most special. Just before dawn, the Howler Monkeys start their serenade. You wake to the sunrise over the tranquil Pacific; the Villa is cool, breezy and inviting. Due to how the Villa sits on the land, you actually get sunrise and sunset. For sunset you take your cocktail behind and above the Casita and sit in a sitting area, whose purpose is sunset.

The Villa is somewhat isolated. You will need a four wheel drive to negotiate the local roads and the driveway. If you are OK with a little 4 wheeling, this house is right for you. 20 minutes to Samara, 20 minutes to Nosara; both are easy drives. Garza, 2K from the entrance has a great swimming beach and a couple of local restaurants on the beach.

Overall, the Villa was a wonderful experience. Just be sure that this kind of setting is what you are looking for, and you'll have a great time!

The place is fantastic! The roads are rough but you get used to them. Be sure to use only the fluorescent lights in the kitchen and the led lights in the wall sconces at night or you will have a lot of visitors of the insect variety! We enjoyed our stay here immensely! Can't wait to return!

Abbiamo trascorso 12 giorni in questa meravigliosa villa in una grandissima tenuta di foresta tropicale con vista sull'oceano.

Un vero paradiso con panorami sulla scogliera e con la piscina dotata di idromassaggio, la villa è stata progettata e arredata con gusto e attenzione a ogni particolare. Con una attrezzatissima cucina e con comodi tavoli all'aperto le cene diventano momenti deliziosi da godere immersi in tutta questa pace e in armonia con la vita selvaggia della foresta e con il ruggire delle onde dell'oceano che si sentono da giù nella baia. Tutte le sere abbiamo avuto la visita di un graziosissimo e del tutto innocuo armadillo che è venuto a farci visita mostrando la sua splendida corazza degna di un cavaliere medievale. Qui tutto intorno un entomologo avrebbe pane per i suoi denti! Si sentono e nella stagione secca si possono vedere molte scimmie e poi molti pizotes. Poi abbiamo avuto la compagnia di Sylvie, una dolce cagnetta che ci mancherà. Una esperienza indimenticabile è stata la passeggiata a cavallo con Jackson, nella foresta e poi sulla spiaggia (chiedere al gate). Impagabile Tito, il guardiano factotum sempre presente, che ci ha fatto godere tutte le sere dell'idromassaggio in piscina.

Se un giorno ritorneremo in Costarica, non mancheremo di ritornare a Villa Ventana Pavones.