Costa Rica rentals with pool

This lodging is fantastic. The place is has beautiful décor, comfortable beds, very clean and the best property manager you can imagine. He really goes out of his way to help with any needs you many have. He even came and helped change a tire when we blew out our tire on a car rental. His name is Carlos and I don't know what we would have done without him. If you want groceries delivered to the house, he will also do that. Since a grocery store is quit a ways away, this can be very helpful. The pool is wonderful and has a bar and bbq. In the mornings and afternoons we had monkey frequent the property. Also, iguanas and even a sloth climbed down a tree one evening. I the only thing I would recommend is having a 4 wheel drive vehicle because the driveway is very steep and if is rains is can be slippery, Our SUV Mitsubishi rental would not make the climb , and we had to park below. But I would not let this discourage you, The place will be a highlight of your trip and so will Carlos. I liked that Carlos met us and led us to the property and explained all the lights, remote controls, security system etc. The experience you will have at this property will be a highlight of your trip.

Upon viewing this property, our group of 5 immediately nicknamed it the “Mansion.” It was exactly as described, just stunning and gorgeous! Erinn and her adorable dog Foxy greeted us upon our arrival and gave us the grand tour. The grounds and pool area were beyond compare and we enjoyed many morning coffees and afternoon cocktails there. Erinn was available to us and immediately responsive for anything we needed, a premier host extraordinaire! One day while the pool was being cleaned, we were treated to a sighting of the “resident” sloth enjoying a meal in a nearby tree; I had personally asked to see one and Erinn delivered! The 4:30am wake-up calls from the howler monkeys and birdsong thruout the day made the stay even more enjoyable. Additionally, a pair of agoutis entertained us with their antics and I watched one drag a huge coconut all the way across the lawn one afternoon. All in all, our time there wasn’t long enough and I look forward to returning. Finally, a huge shout out to Tune, our ground transportation driver, especially for our trip to SJO on our departure day. We encountered an accident on the main road and had to take a detour which was an adventure in itself! We enjoyed beautiful scenery along the route to Poas Volcano National Park and saw the La Paz Waterfall which was absolutely amazing! Thank you Erinn for an awesome and welcoming stay for our first visit to Costa Rica!

Apart from the fact that the place that we stayed was absolutely incredible as far as location to beaches, restaurants activities. Our host was absolutely amazing. Bert knew all the good places how to get us in where we can get discounts and was very friendly and helpful at all times. We had a great time and will return. Thanks Bert.

We were looking for a week of pure relaxation and that’s exactly what we got! The house is beautiful. We took a couple of day trips (Playa Blanca and the cloud forest), but the highlight of our trip was lounging in the hammock, dipping in the pool and watching the cows walk by at twilight. Great spot if you are looking for a restful escape, or a more local experience. The owners also offer a variety of day trips if you are looking for more adventure!

It was a lovely property, we enjoyed the plunge pool and location. We were close within walking distance to restaurants, grocery store and even the beach.

Our stay at Panoramica was incredible. The pictures do not give you a sense of how large the property is or how amazing the grounds are. The wildlife just around the property itself was so cool. Monkeys, coati, a thousand different birds and a family of cane toads that came to swim in the pool each night. The house itself is small though you won't spend much time inside. The outdoor areas are phenomenal with very nice furniture. The house is VERY well-stocked. I have traveled to VRBOs in several countries and have never stayed at one that had literally every convenience, kitchen item, etc. like Panoramica does. The dirt road is nerve-wracking the first time but easy after that. The house is located in a fantastic area. We had excursions every day (waterfalls, hikes, boating etc.) and nothing was very far away. My only beef was not with the house but the weather (so just an FYI for those considering times). We went in April expecting sunshine and heat. It was very overcast and rained every single day out of 8 days. So we didn't get as much use out of the amazing pool as we would have liked as it was too cold most of the time. However, the overcast made excursions much more pleasant since we were not baking in the extreme sun. So, if you want to hike etc., I would go in April for sure. If you want to simply lounge at Panoramica, I would pick a month in the dry season instead of April which we were told is "transition".

Our first time to Costa Rica and we hit the jackpot on this VRBO. The setting of this home is paradise. Very quiet, not touristy and a relaxing place to unwind. This is the ultimate place to watch the sunset. Carl is amazing and was the perfect host. Took care of us and showed us all the great places to eat! Thank you Carl and Cathy for sharing your piece of paradise.

We loved staying here and couldn't believe the proximity to the beach. The caretakers were amazingly sweet and thoughtful, too! Great stay!