Property description was generally accurate and location was convenient. Directions to the property could be a little more explicit, especially about the exit from the Interamericana, with highway numbers, as Costa Rica now has a few road signs.
Pictures give a good idea of the living space, which is spacious and comfortable, and nicely decorated. The Central Valley view is in part obstructed by the neighboring (family-owned) house, and only available from part of the side terrace (pictured). The mountain views are great.
There is noise during the morning and evening on workdays from the ubiquitous motorcycles one finds in Costa Rica, as well as from roosters in the early morning and dogs barkling a lot throughout the night. We found that we didn't notice much of the noise after the first week, once we got used to it. This is a problem in most of the San Jose area, so if you are wanting to spend a single quiet week or are overly sensitive to noise, we would suggest a more rural area.
The house is well equipped, including the kitchen, has cable internet and wireless from the house next door, DVDs of some adult-oriented (generally OK for kids though maybe not interesting to them) and eclectic movies which we enjoyed very much. Laundry facilities are good, with an indoor drying lines area for rainy days. A monitored alarm system with remote control secures the house as well as the large walled and gated yard and parking area. There is a backup water system for the occasional one or two hour outages ( 3 times during our 6 week stay ).
The property's caretaker, Martin, is very attentive, and brought us fresh eggs and salad greens from the chickens and garden he maintains on the property. He also brought firewood for the fireplace on a couple of chilly nights. Martin has speaks very little English so brush up on your Spanish and treat him with the respect he deserves, and he'll do his very best for you.
Two small stores nearby have fruit, groceries and basic needs.
The El Gaitero restaurant up the hill a 10 to 15 minute walk was great - Spanish (Basque regional) cuisine and great service from the owners.
Also of note is the "Sakar" hairstyling and esthetics studio of Shirley Maritza Sequeira about 1/2 block down the street directly across from the front gate - $10 manicure, $12 pedicure, massage, unisex haircuts and styling.
Communication with the owner before, during, and after was very clear and timely.
We recommend this property as a comfortable base.