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Montezuma Heights "Buho" cottage. Into the great wide open. Sleeps 2

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A sunset view from a balcony with a pool, palm trees, and outdoor furniture.
A pool area with mosaic tile flooring and a view of the sea.
A rustic kitchen with wooden beams, a refrigerator, a sink, and a window with a view.
A balcony with a view of the ocean, a green sofa, and a small table.
A wooden cabin with a large open window overlooking a pool and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Outdoor pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

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Montezuma, Puntarenas Province
  • Place, Playa Palmeras
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Montezuma Falls
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Montezuma Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cóbano Airport (ACO)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Common area

1 Double Bed

Loft

1 Double Bed

Inside bathroom/shower

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Montezuma

Located in Cóbano, this cottage is by the sea. While the natural beauty of Santa Teresa Beach and Parque Nacional Curu can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Los Delfines Golf & Country Club. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Montezuma, Puntarenas Province

What's nearby

  • Playa Palmeras - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Montezuma Falls - 7 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Montezuma Beach - 9 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Montezuma School - 10 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Montezuma Catholic Church - 10 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bakery - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Indígena Café & Chocolate - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Cocina De Leña La Cobaneña - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Howler Café - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Montezuma Latino - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Montezuma Heights "Buho" cottage. Into the great wide open. Sleeps 2 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Montezuma Heights "Buho" cottage. Into the great wide open. Sleeps 2 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Montezuma Heights "Buho" cottage. Into the great wide open. Sleeps 2?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Montezuma Heights "Buho" cottage. Into the great wide open. Sleeps 2?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Montezuma Heights "Buho" cottage. Into the great wide open. Sleeps 2?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Montezuma Heights "Buho" cottage. Into the great wide open. Sleeps 2 located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Playa Palmeras, Montezuma Beach and Montezuma Falls. Playa Las Manchas and Montezuma Catholic Church are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The sunrises from this bungalow are unmatched internationally. The jungle experience (howlers included) was enhanced by the fun streets of Montezuma combined with the hospitality from Peter. We plan to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb 2026
Thanks so much Rebecca for your kind words. Welcome back anytime 🙏
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical Montezuma

Perched on our piece of the cliff, we heard the howlers, watched the clouds, and swam in the pool to the sounds of the sea.This place is as close to heaven as one can get!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2025
Thanks so much Dori for your kind words, we appreciate it. Hope seeing you back. All the best Peter and Rocio
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxation in Paradise

We decided to change accommodations a few days before arriving in Montezuma Beach and couldn't have made a better decision. Enjoying the pool and working or reading on the covered patio were beyond relaxing. You're surrounded by nature while still enjoying the comforts of a full kitchen. Couldn't recommend staying here enough!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2025
Thanks so much Ethen for your kind words, it was a pleasure having and meeting you. See ya time. Peter
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!

This property was absolutely beautiful! Breathtaking view with amazing wildlife all around! Great communication with the owner and property manager! We visited 5 other places in CR on our trip and this property in Montezuma was our ABSOLUTE favorite!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical place to stay …

The view from this property is amazing. The distance to town was not bad. The food in the town of Montezuma was wonderful too. Peter was a great host and we had all that we needed. We thoroughly enjoyed the covered patio watching the sun rise in the AM. And we took full advantage of the pool during the heat of the day. We will be back to visit for sure!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2024
Thanks a lot Lisa for your review, we really appreciated. Always welcome back. Peter and Rocio
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Beautiful!! 🌴🦜☀️

Thank you for 3 beautiful days!! One of our favorite places we stayed while in beautiful Costa Rica. We loved the property and the views were incredible. There is a beautiful deck overlooking the ocean we sat on for breakfast and dinner. The pool was so refreshing too! The bed was very comfortable. We saw so many birds, monkeys and iguanas during our stay. We hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Thank you very much! It was amazing! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views and close to nature.

We loved staying here. The place was very clean and the necessities for the kitchen were provided. The view, garden, and ability to see many birds and butterflies has been our favorite. It did get hot with no AC and lack of breeze on our last night, but we were thankful for the fans that were in the rental. Peter was easy to reach and even got us connected to a friend who rented us an ATV so we could explore the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you so much Natalia, a pleasure having you. All the best Peter and Rocio
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous view!

Watching the sunrise each morning from the covered patio was wonderful. It was nice to have the ocean breeze keep you cool in “the Heights”. The pool is a real plus! We enjoyed visiting with and meeting others from the New England area of the US as well as Montreal and Toronto Canada. Santiago, the caretaker, is very nice. We appreciated his emptying the trash and providing fresh linens and towels mid week,
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2025
Thanks
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Very nice but a few surprises.

I will message Peter & Rocia privately for further comments.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This charming cottage is set in stunning surroundings. Peter, a gracious host, ensures good communication with guests. Despite some initial difficulty finding the property after arriving in the dark due to a road closure, Peter kindly guided us from Montezuma.Once we arrived, the serene beauty of the place quickly made us forget our journey. The views of the ocean and the surrounding wildlife were breathtaking. The cottage, though small, is functional, with two beds one up and one down, a compact but adequate bathroom, and a well-equipped kitchen. We enjoyed most of our meals outside to take in the beautiful scenery, and there’s a nice-sized pool for a refreshing swim. We even got the chance to photograph the Milky Way and watch the sunrise. Highly recommend staying here, strongly recommend a 4x4 for driving the area. Montezuma has everything you need: restaurants and grocery stores for supplies and local tour companies. We loved the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Surreal place in Montezuma

Absolutely loved our stay. The host Peter and wife were charming and very helpful. Great advice and anticipated our needs. Santiago the caretaker looks after everything meticulously. The view is breathtaking and during our 15 days enjoyed everything from morning coffee to dinner overlooking the gorgeous view. We were in Buho which is right by the pool. We felt we still had privacy and swam every day or before retiring at night. You are surrounded by the beauty of the forest. I loved the book they prepared to explain highlights of the area. Lovely pictures too! Highly recommend. PURA VIDA!
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2023
Thanks so much Anita, we appreciate your kind words. You are always welcome. Peter and Rocio
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This a was true 5 star 4 week vacation. My hosts, Peter and Rocio became our friends are the finest people you will be your pleasure to meet. The property has the finest Mountain View of the Pacific Ocean. The sunrises are postcard perfect. Schools of fish can be seen from the vast view from the detached veranda. I observed whales on several occasions breaching the water. The lush tropical forest is full of howler monkeys, koati, iguana, lizards, and white faced monkeys. The Boho Cottage is perfect for a couple. The full kitchen and loft for sleeping made it truly a home away from home. The caretaker Santiago is a hard working and friendly man that I had a friendship with despite a language barrier. He helped me change a challenging flat tire without hesitation and with a smile. And again I found Peter to be beyond a helpful super host he was a genuinely good person that wanted us to enjoy the country like he does and we became friends. I will definitely return to stay with my new friends in paradise.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunrise + Serenity

This is a great place to stay. Quiet and an unbeatable view. The cottage itself is rustic and small - but no one comes to Costa Rica to stay inside! Very comfortable to sleep- lots of breeze so no A/C was not an issue. Not bugs either. The views from the covered veranda that is levered out over the cliff is phenomenal. We spent almost every end of day/evening there watching the waves and listening to the howlers. Bring some candles to enhance the ambiance even more. 3km drive into town (if you use the shortcut)but be ready for steep grades and narrow roads. It may be unnerving the first time you do it once but after that it’s easy. As others have said - we had the pool area to ourselves most of the time if we stayed home during the day Take the Tortuga Island trip with Zuma Tours - on a weekday when it is less crowded. Hike the falls. Enjoy the restaurants. And relax. True Costa Rica. Thanks for sharing this slice of heaven with us
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and location!

Pros: We loved our stay at this beautiful little house. Located 11 mins from the beach and with the most stunning sunrises. Santiago helped with the checkin and check out process which was very easy and he was also very nice with us. Cons: we wished the mattress were more new you can’t sleep well here if you are planning to stay more than two nights. I feel like for the price we could have gotten a better bed. Some of The appliances were a bit dirty still as well as the pool.m, but Santiago managed to clean the pool a bit more. Overall, we didn’t care… this place has everything so you can enjoy the best of both worlds jungle and the ocean. I’ll will stay here again for sure because I believe this is the best house in town to Stay at. Thank you Peter and Rocio for such a nice goodbye call. Kio and Henric.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rainy season in Guancaste

We explored all the adventures Montezuma and surrounding area had to offer. Beaches, nature, food, and friendliness.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Amazing Property. STAY!!

What a perfect choice we made to stay in Buho Cottage hosted by Peter and Rocio. From the moment I booked I knew I made the right choice. I am a little high maintenance but they answered any questions I had promptly and they were so helpful! This place has a Billion Dollar View!!! We are up with the first break of sunrise and trust me it is glorious from anywhere you sit outside. The sounds of the birds and the beautiful nature below you just makes you never want to leave. The colors of the different species of birds that fly by is astonishing. They have a sweet heart of maintenance man named Santiago who is very consistent with maintaining the grounds and always helpful when asked. My spanish is not very good at all but he gets it. The cottage itself is so cute and also has an upstairs loft and view point. The bed was very comfy and nice for my back! It has everything you need and I can not over stress enough how I could tell this property was built with love and creativity. The pool just outside was a perfect way to cool down while you are gazing at the panoramic view of the ocean below. As listed this property has a shared space and honestly we had so much privacy and 98% of the time we had the pool area to ourselves. The odd time when we ran into someone it was so nice to meet a fellow traveler and exchange a story or two. The place is very quiet at night and we slept beautifully. The area is very well sexured and we felt so safe we slept with all doors and windows open. We had the opportunity to actually meet Rocio and Peter and now have new friends! Do not hesitate to book this property as in our opinion the best rental with the best breatth taking views in all of Montezuma!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Thanks so much Catherine for your kind words, we really appreciate it. Peter and Rocio
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location

Great location. Breathtaking views. We stayed 2 weeks, the lighting in the kitchen is really dark, to cook after 6pm I had to ware a head lamp. The mattress is showing its age and is uncomfortable. The bathroom sink has no hot water. To wash my face in the middle of the day I had to do it at the Kitchen sink or run the shower. The location can not be beat. Beautiful starry nights, breath taking sun rises.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2022
Strange people, strange review. Thanks anyhow
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Peter and Rocio made our stay amazing! While the spot is up in the mountains, the accommodations and information provided made it an easy to access spot. We loved the cottage and truly feel we had the best views in all of Montezuma. Very private and special place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pura vida

Todo esta muy bien
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unbeatable spectacular view

This is my third time to Costa Rica, and I have to say Peter’s place is one of the best view there is. Spectacular sunrise with panoramic view. The property was well kept and they have a caretaker on site to take care of everything. Communication was great and any request we have made are responded in a very timely fashion. Thank you for a great stay and we will be back! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2022
Thanks so much Snow for your kind words, we really appreciate it. All the best Peter and Rocio
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical Stay!

This was our favorite rental we have ever stayed in. The view is spectacular, almost breathtaking. I don't think there are any other houses in this vicinity with similar views. The pool and outdoor spaces were delightful, though shared, but usually we had them to ourselves. We stayed in the Art House (our host upgraded us last minute) and it was like a magical princess castle! This was an incredible stop on our honeymoon and I wish we could've stayed longer. HIGHLY recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exquisite location

Be prepared to be amazed by the beauty and special care that has been created by Peter and Rocio. They were incredible hosts and went out of their way to make us feel welcome and comfortable. We had the luxury of staying in 3 different casitas. Each one with its own special and private outdoor areas to relax and take in the spectacular ocean and jungle views. Comfortable beds, well appointed and equipped with all the kitchen utensils needed to create wonderful meals. We watched with delight howler monkey's swinging through the trees over our heads. The pool overlooking the ocean was masterfully executed to soak in the spectacular views of the ocean and lap up the Costa Rican sunshine. Its a short drive to the town of Montezuma where you can walk along the beaches and jungles to a lagoon and waterfalls. The town has lots of wonderful shops, and restaurants. My husband and I cannot thank you both enough for you extending not only your hospitality but what will hopefully be a lasting friendship. We look forward to returning soon. Steven and Virginia Law
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2021
Thanks a lot to you both for coming by. It was a pleasure having and talking to you. Hope seeing you back. All the best Peter and Rocio
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Views

We had a lovely & adventurous time in Montezuma. Peter & Rocio are excellent hosts. We are already looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks so much guys, a pleasure having you with us. We would be happy seeing you back. All the best Peter and Rocio
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quelle vue!

Petite casita bien équipée et confortable avec une vue incroyable sur le pacifique. Un autre logement situé au rdc et donc d autres locataires sur le site. Entretien tous les 2 jours super pratique et divers endroits extérieurs pour l apéritif. Véhicule 4x4 obligatoire pour explorer les environs.. Ambiance à Montezuma très décontractée...
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you so much guys. It was a pleasure having you with us. Hope seeing you back. All the best Peter and Rocio
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