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Cartago Hills Home with Amazing View of San Jose

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A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with chairs and a table.
A bedroom with a large bed, a television, a chair, and a view of greenery through large windows.
A house with a red roof, surrounded by greenery and a clear blue sky.
A dining area with a brick wall, wooden chairs, a central table, and hanging blue pendant lights.
A living room with a brick wall, a television, and a fireplace. There are two sofas and a coffee table.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Cartago, Cartago Province
  • Place, Paseo Metrópoli
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Las Ruinas de la Parroquia
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Our Lady of the Angels Basilica
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Cartago Hills Home with Amazing View of San Jose

If you are looking for a getaway retreat in between two of the principal towns of Costa Rica, this 5,000 ft2 (450m2) home is an option for you! It can be your homebase for any trip around the great metropolitan area, at a 2 hour drive from the beach, or 40 minute drive to volcano. For those who like the feeling of home on business trip, you can't miss this spot.

The house is tastefully furnished and equipped with every comfort as part of a family gated property. It is well positioned in a quiet area between San Jose and Cartago, at about 10 minutes from downtown Cartago and 20 minutes from San Jose. It is accessible to shopping areas and supermarkets as well as tourist attractions such as the Laguna of Cachi, Tapanti National Park and Irazu Volcano. The home is surrounded by gardens, includes basketball court and soccer fields, ideal for nature lovers.

The space:
On the 1st floor: (open kitchen (4 ring stove), microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer combination), Living/diningroom, wood burning fireplace, front and back terrace with grill oven). On the adjoining upper level: balcony with view of San Jose city, master bedroom (king bed with master bath and walk-in closet), 2nd bedroom (queen bed), 3rd bedroom (queen bed, sofa bed, tv room with netflix and 2x single bed on mezzanine), bathroom (shower, washbasin, toilet), sitting room with office space.

Home includes ping pong table, trampoline, private soccer field/garden and cottage with BBQ, parking. Property in general: basketball court, soccer field (shared with second owner). Complimentary wireless Internet is available.

Maid service/cook may be available on site at additional cost (sleeping headquarters available for maid).

Our guests receive attentive, personalized service from time of booking until your departure. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Covid Contingency: following vrbo guidelines we have made the following list of exceptions/recommendations.
1- Please minimize wandering off immediate house and sorrow songs and interactions with other home owners in property. Basketball court may be used if secondary home owners are not in premises. You can enjoy amenities of your home rental. Ping pong, bbq and play area.
2- As much as we normally offer cleaning service, massage and other beauty salon services, due to pandemic we prefer to avoid these for your safety.
3- We normally like to provide welcome basket but this also has been recommended to avoid. We are sorry.
4- There will be extra cleaning supplies in the house during your stay and the same will be spotless clean prior your arrival.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1239285vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

San Nicolás

San Nicolás is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sabana Park and Lankester Botanical Garden, while Cartago Municipal Museum and Museo de Insectos are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at National Stadium of Costa Rica or Cartago Sports Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
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Cartago, Cartago Province

What's nearby

  • Paseo Metrópoli - 13 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Las Ruinas de la Parroquia - 15 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Cartago Municipal Museum - 15 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Our Lady of the Angels Basilica - 16 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Terramall - 18 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Fercori Station - 22 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Panaderia La Excelencia - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Café Con Esmero - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Casona Mexicana - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chamber’s Burgers & Shakes - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cartago Hills Home with Amazing View of San Jose pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cartago Hills Home with Amazing View of San Jose?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cartago Hills Home with Amazing View of San Jose?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cartago Hills Home with Amazing View of San Jose?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Cartago Hills Home with Amazing View of San Jose located?

Situated in San Nicolás, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Paseo Metrópoli, Elias Leiva Museum of Ethnography and Cartago Sports Center. Dr. Max Peralta Jiménez Hospital and Las Ruinas de la Parroquia are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Alexandra Gutierrez

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We open our home to all traveler who wants to get to know Costa Rica in and out. Just as we fell in love the first day we set foot in this property, you will too with its beautiful views and secluded on a mountain but still close to the many beautiful areas that this country can offer. Set is a base for one or two day trips and have a place that can feel like home.

Why they chose this property

We have planted every tree and decorated space with flower gardens allowing birds and butterflies to live among us.

What makes this property unique

It's not easy feeling like you are away within the mountains and still being so close to two major towns.
We can arrange on site massages and manicure/pedicure!

Languages:

English, Spanish

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