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Flower gardens pool table 14 x 45 ft outdoor kitch 300+100 Mb fiber opt internet

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Front view of left half, stepless entry to porch is near the palm tree on left
Lower left roof is house, Irazu volcano in background (telefoto exaggerates)
10 steps up from 2 car covered parking on right + 3-car porch level outdoor prkg
Front porch, outdoor kitchen to right and old ping pong table in background
Outdoor kitchen, Weber for briquets on left, sink, gas griddle+2 burners, mango

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3 1/2 child bedroom

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Flower gardens pool table 14 x 45 ft outdoor kitch 300+100 Mb fiber opt internet

ALSO SEE OUR 2 BR Birdwatching Penthouse LISTING 576198

**300 Mbps fiber optic Internet-Cable TV, 100 Mbps separate backup**


Here is the unedited review of house 573635 from the Kings of Florida:

'My husband and I traveled from Florida to Costa Rica for the Medical Tourism. We stayed here for 10 days and it was perfect. Very clean, quiet and peaceful. I highly recommend to anyone traveling there. Close enough to everything yet far enough away to relax at the end of the day. Everything you need. A true Home away from Home. The care takers are wonderful people. Very kind and helpful. It was a true pleasure to have met them. Highly Recommend!!!!' (end of Kings' review)

We will pick you up at our expense at the airport or car rental office so you will not have a problem finding the place. On your way from the airport we will also take you grocery shopping at a nice supermarket near the house. Agnes next door, a retired professor, gives Spanish lessons for $15 an hour for one person. If needed we will arrange a taxi back to the airport at your expense.

US owner offers this 3 1/2 BR 2 bath newly remodeled and expanded home on the east side of Santo Domingo, Heredia, on a half acre with ample flower gardens, fresh flowers every day, many kinds of birds in the yard (106 kinds identified so far), ideal year-round spring-like temperature zone, at an altitude 1500 ft above the mosquito zone. Spring weather year round (mid to high 70's/23-26 C, never too hot) 3 1/2 BR 2 Baths (showers only, no bathtub)--Pool table, ping pong table and huge outdoor kitchen, all on one floor, porch side entrance has no steps. Rich wood panels on high ceilings with large central skylight, ceiling fans in all rooms (opening window adjusts temperature with gentle natural breeze), 9-foot regulation mahogany pocket billiard table with one inch Italian slate, 45 by 14 ft skylighted teak ceiling front porch, outdoor kitchen with Weber for charcoal briquets and large gas grill and sink, New spinning exercise bike, sun porch ringed with flowers, large glassed-in separate dining room-office with large desk, computer monitor, printer, surrounded by walls of blooming flowers, guest parking, open floor plan, 300 Mbps fiber optic internet and cable TV, backup internet is 100 Mbps fiber optic, TWO simultaneous Wifi internet systems exclusive to this house (not shared with any other house) to drive ALL your devices simultaneously and run clear Skype/Whatsapp video calls, Youtube, Netflix, 55 inch smart TV hooked to wifi, sun porch with rocking chairs, gravity chairs, large umbrella and round table, views of coffee fields and surrounded by lawn and flower gardens, 20 minutes to the new (2013) Lincoln mall with first-run movies and top restaurants, 30 minutes to the new (2018) Oxigeno mall, 30 minutes to National Theater and the museums, 10 minutes to the Brumas del Zurqui coffee shop with the coffee judged best in the world in 2012, 14 minutes to the award winning Bougainvillea Hotel gardens and restaurant, 12 minutes to the Toucan Rescue Ranch exotic animal park. 15 minutes to the Bromelias del Rio restaurant and bakery, 18 minutes to the SIBU organic chocolate factory, restaurant and tour, 30 minutes to the Britt coffee tour farm and packing plant, 60 minutes to the Jungle Tram (Rainforest Adventures) or the ZooAve bird sanctuary, 1.5 hours to the Lankester Gardens or to the Sarchi woodworking town, 2.5 hours to either Atlantic or Pacific beaches. New teak cabinets, new teak bedframes with Guatemalan bedspreads, big closets, US appliances including new dishwasher (rare in Costa Rica), new clothes washer, electric dryer, kitchen eating bar for 6, functional stone fireplace (never used-never cold enough), new curtains, new (2022) spinning type exercise bicycle and weights, fully furnished and equipped, fully screened but well above the mosquito altitude zone, covered parking for 2 cars, electric gate with remote control, part time handyman-gardener-mechanic, sleeps 6, just bring your wireless devices and clothes, No smoking No pets.
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About the area

Pará

Located in Pará, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. El Fortín and Casa Amarilla are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sabana Park and Braulio Carrillo National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Toucan Rescue Ranch and Spirogyra Butterfly Garden. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as cycling and ecotours in the area.
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Los Angeles de Santo Domingo, Heredia

What's nearby

  • Toucan Rescue Ranch - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Ayma - 11 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Saprissa Stadium - 12 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Lincoln Plaza - 13 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Braulio Carrillo National Park - 15 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 15 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lechuza Vegana #2 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Soda Doña Marlen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sapo Texano - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafetería Natí - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bromelias Del Río - ‬7 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucille Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very large, comfortable, and spacious home with many diverse amenities in the kitchen and baths. Host cannot possibly be more helpful, from translating Spanish to information on local sights and even repair of electronic devices! Steve was always available
Our first sunset from the rockers on the porch
The back garden and play area
Hotel Bougainvillea in the garden after a lovely lunch
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Steve's house, for nearly a month. The house was fully stocked with everything needed in the kitchen, even most spices. Amenities such as dishwasher, washer and dryer, toaster oven and microwave, all hard to find in the area - and worked great. The sunrises and sunsets on the "veranda" were stunning. The road just before the property is rough with large potholes, so a higher vehicle is recommended, but overall, this is a beautifully traditional Costa Rican casa experience I'm sure you'll enjoy. (Side notes: almost no creepy crawlies experienced the whole time, and we were there during the windy month of December, and there is quite a bit of rattling overnight, so some earplugs might help..)
Stayed 23 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2026
Thanks for the good review Mike. The road has been fixed and a high clearance or 4x4 car is not needed.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl C.

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

Very Peaceful, Comfortable, Well-Furnished Home

I second everything said in previous reviews about this home, it's peaceful location, and it's wonderful host. Steve has furnished the house with everything anyone could need. One time I thought I finally found something that was missing (a potato masher), but upon further searching found three! Steve lives in another unit on sight but is never obtrusive. We thoroughly enjoyed talking with him when he did visit us and appreciated not one but two tours of the area as well as lunch at the Bougainville Hotel. My favorite part of the home is the lovely veranda furnished with Costa Rican leather rockers. I spent early mornings drinking coffee and listening and watching the birds. It was so peaceful. My husband and I also enjoyed playing ping pong on the veranda and playing pool. The internet which is now on fiber optic works perfect for anyone needing to work from home. If you just want a quiet place to stay with the best climate in the country, this is the spot. We will definitely be returning. Thanks, Steve, for your friendship and all your help in making our stay memorable.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis M.

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

Peaceful hidden gem, highly recommended!

Beautiful property, plenty of natural light most of the home, lots of outdoor space and natural vegetation, far enough away from the city to feel like a little sanctuary, but close enough to plenty of restaurants, super markets, farmer's market, and anything else you might need. Great selection of movies (DVDs) for everybody, pool table, ping pong table, a nice porch to watch the sunset and see rainbows from. Steve (the owner) made us feel right at home, he was always making sure we had everything we needed (and more), he gave us tips on fun local things to do, and he just made our stay truly amazing. We highly recommend staying at this property, we'd definitely come back, it was perfect for our family of 4 (kids 9 & 2), we had no issues doing remote work and remote school during our long stay (the office space is beautiful, surrounded by windows to enjoy the sunsets, the rain, the butterflies, the birds -lots of them-, makes you forget you're working or doing homework)... We'll miss this place a lot, it was a great find, a hidden gem. Thank you so much Steve! Pura Vida!, we'll be seeing you again soon for sure!!!
Stayed 60 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yael N.

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

Great place

Beautiful place and very nice owner!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

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

We enjoyed our stay !

It was a lovely, spacious, homey home and kid-friendly ! We loved being so close to the Britt coffee tour and the Bougenvilla hotel. The host was very gracious and helpful. It was a a great first stop to our Costa Rica experience.
Stayed 23 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rey S.

Relaxing

Great place ,very private
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Jack F.

Comfortable and spacious...A truly interesting and unique place. We really enjoyed it.

We stayed at this home for 10 nights and enjoyed every minute of it. The climate was perfect (a lot of rain, but hey, its the rainy season). The three plus bedroom two bath home has large rooms and plenty of them. Excellent High speed/Wi-Fi (we encountered zero buffering when streaming Netflix and/or websites). My first impression was not as positive, because the house could use some cosmetic updating (floor tile in main area is old,and looks it....the master bath looks out of date also, but works fine,). Despite looking a little worn on first impression, we rapidly became very comfortable here.....Everything worked great, the pool table provided an interesting way to spend a few minutes each day (not totally level....but then they rarely are...I would recommend that Steven get a pro in to make it roll true, but as is, it was quite servicable). We spent most of the daylight hours out front on the wonderful covered veranda....there is a nice view across the valley to the east, and the grounds have beautiful flowering plants, birds and hummingbirds. Eduardo and Agnes, who look after the place, were both friendly and helpful and always available to provide advice, directions, etc. I took a few Spanish lessons from Agnes, who is a well educated and fascinating person and a fully qualified language teacher (in several languages)...I really enjoyed our talks/lessons...they were both interesting and helpful. Overall a wonderful experience and a good value. We felt, and were, totally safe, secure and comfortable during our stay. We had a wonderful ten days with no problems or complaints. Hated to leave.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marci M.

Had all the basic necessities for an enjoyable stay.

Steven is an excellent host! Very quick to respond and has many people in place to assist if anything is needed.
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maureen p.

SecondTimeRound was 5-Star AGAIN !!! * * * * *

We're a 3-Generation Family who were LUCKY enough to again find,for the second year in a row,Steve's-Super-StayPlace for two months... ( Christmas Season 2017). His home is very,very ROOMY... & COZY at the same time.It has SO many extra useful,intriguing and interesting features that it's hard to list them all ,but here's a few: OUTDOORS: HugeDeck& Kitchen-BBQ Area,Gardens&Flowers,Birds,Sunsets,Deck Chairs & PingPongTable. INDOORS: Large PoolTable,3BigBdrms;very Bright&Airy Dining Area:VERY large&handy BAR area;great Wifi& TVconnection;VERY well-stocked kitchen;VG supply of Linens for a lg.group...the list could go on&on... ....Biggest asset is Steve,himself...and his support group who take care of the unexpected and give a terrific personal touch. We'll always appreciate Steve's concerned nature and his knowledge of all-things-CostaRica !!! Plus,he's a relaxed sort of guy and became a friend in the process. HighFive to a GoodGuy and a CozyCasaGrande!!! Adios& PuraVida Steve,from the PanekPeople,Alberta Canada
Stayed 61 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Damian S.

Great house and great owner

We stayed in Steve's house for three months and it served us really well as a large-ish family. Steve must be the most helpful host that I have ever come across in these circumstances, with torrents of information available both before and during the stay. The house is great and the pool and table tennis tables a real boon. Heavy rain on a tin roof is an interesting experience, but that is Costa Rica for you. For us, with a longer stay and the demands of work and children's homework, the broadband was sketchy but perhaps we were just unlucky. Eduardo, the neighbour and "onsite" manager, was really helpful as well. An ideal and peaceful place if you are spending a little time in Heredia.
Stayed 88 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D.

A Second Home

Staying at this property felt like home to us. It is safely located at the end of road in a gated lot. The weather is beautiful and air conditioning is not needed in the house at all. There are fans throughout the house but your best bet is to open the screened in windows and let the beautiful, cool breeze blow through the house. The property is exactly as described and the wifi works very very well. I was pregnant and planning on delivering our daughter at CIMA which as the crow flies is close but it is a quite a drive (even for my Costa Rican husband) through San Jose. Steve, the owner, took the time to show us his favorite routes to get through the city from his house. He was very considerate throughout our entire trip and he makes sure that you have everything you need. If Steve can figure out a way to help, he will! He's just a great guy. I strongly recommend this property!
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10/10 Excellent

andre d.

The house the owner the ambiance were way above what we expected. We highly recommand this place.

Everything we wanted and more. The owner became a fiend and really wanted us to be happy in house and we were.
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2016
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10/10 Excellent

COLLEEN D.

Absolutely wonderful place to stay....

We stayed in this lovely house for four weeks and totally loved every minutes ..... The house itself is warm and inviting..... The grounds are beautiful and the weather perfect..... The owner sends you a PDF file with an extensive list of things to see and do as well as information on food , banking and Costa Rican life. Steve ( and Edwardo) were very helpful and went above and beyond to accommodate and make our Costa Rican vacation a marvellous experience. We would definitely recomend this place to everybody and hope to go again ourselves .
Archival

10/10 Excellent

william b.

Wonderful Retreat for Three week Stay

A perfect option for relaxed living in beautiful setting. The house, furnishings, appliances are all excellent. The kitchen has everything you need. I found myself particularly drawn to sitting on the large and beautiful front porch to read and to be entertained by a variety of birds. Owner Steve is great to work with and his written suggestions of nearby "things to do" and places to see was a real plus. The manager, who is the next door neighbor, is unusually nice and helpful. I could not be more satisfied and I highly recommend this property.
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Fantastic 2 month stay in warm Costa Rica

Great place to stay. I can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed our 2 month stay here. It is a clean and quiet place to stay just far enough outside the city with no traffic yet only 10 minutes to the large mall and San Jose access. It has wireless internet access, cable TV (46” flat screen), beautiful front porch with outdoor kitchen, full sized appliances including washer and dryer with three bedroom and two baths. Enough room for the whole family. Owner Steve is very helpful and always accessible to answer any questions. The yard is beautiful with many flowers and hummingbirds visiting every morning. The groundskeeper on site was very helpful with any needs we had. I highly recommend staying here if you are visiting CR. It’s a great value and we will be back on our next visit. Also, ask the owner about his car rentals. Very reasonable compared to renting from the rental cars companies. Thanks Steve AAA+++
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10/10 Excellent

Shawna K.

Highly Recommended !!!!!!!!!! A+

My husband and I traveled from Florida to Costa Rica for the Medical Tourism. We stayed here for 10 days and it was perfect. Very clean, quiet and peaceful. I highly recommend to anyone traveling there. Close enough to everything yet far enough away to relax at the end of the day. Everything you need. A true Home away from Home. The care takers are wonderful people. Very kind and helpful. It was a true pleasure to have met them. Highly Recommend!!!!
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