Villas Casa Loma - (Villa 3): Villa tropicale avec piscines et vues spectaculaires!

It was great fun this year having you with us again ! You will be pleased, we hope, with the new additions to gardens and facilities currently being introduced... Among the additions/replacements are 2 BBQ units, so hopefully your next visit will be a bit more "grill-friendly"... The light rains have startedd a bit - mostly in the evenings so we can always count on lots of sunshine. . Of course the reain is wonderful for the gardens - and the animals, too. Sunsets are spectacular most evenings, too... .We are experiencing the return of many lovely birds - many of whom are nesting in our extensive gardens. Our resident turtles, parrots, cats and dog are all prospering. Spring is truly in the air here ! Currently we are doing a lot of new planting - fruit trees, plumerias of various colours, pineapples, mangos, papayas - even avocados. (We are hoping that they will all "take" and prosper.) Always lots to do - always a labour of love ! The ocean has been warm and inviting and we saw a couple of whales frolicking in the bay in front of our property again the other day... Of course, you have already discovered the incredible variety of beaches in the area ! ....We went for a 1/2 day sail up the coast last week and it was a truly rewarding experience ! As you have discovered, having a vehicle adds tremendously to the things that you can see and do in the area, although there are certainly enough local activities to keep active individuals more than busy here. In the event that you run out of ideas of things to do, there are a couple of fantastic tour operators to help you select excursions and - as always - we are always happy to suggest trips and tips. Recently we went with a couple of our friends/guests to an old sugar mill for a day''s outing... Very interesting and educational ! It is something we strongly recommend you do. Also there is a lovely day trip to a local coffe growing region near Nicoya which is historical, educational and really quite beautiful. All in all a unique and wonderful experience. A new bakery has opened just across the road from our property and this- along with the nearby supermarket, etc. - really makes life easier for us. No need to drive long distances to find a wide variety of interesting food, goods and services. Life just keeps getting better here in our little corner of Paradise ! We and our staff areall looking forward to seeing you again shortly. Have a great summer and huggy back ! PURA VIDA !! Tom and Igor

We were so fortunate to be able to accommodate both families all in private and close proximity to each other. Since your departure, we have been busily planting white, red and yellow plumeria trees at critical spots around the property. Some have already begun to flower and the perfume from these trees is almost overwhelming ! Not only beautiful, but a treat for the senses, too ! The slightly cooler weather has now begun with a little very light rain. This has encouraged more of the wildlife to come calling: Hummingbirds, coatimundis, gorgeous little red foxes - even deer - have been spotted around our compound. For seafaring types, whales, dolphins and the occasional turtle have been spotted - often from the terraces of our Villas ! Our own pair of turtles living in the back garden are mating again now that the weather is cooler with a bit of rain. Waves have increased a bit and the surfing is great. Nearby Playa Grande and Tamarindo Beaches, as well as Flamingo, Conchal and Las Catalinas all offer great surfing and water activities, including fishing and sailing, of course. Life is good here. We are looking forward to seeing you all again soon ! The fun has just begun here in our little corner of Paradise ! PURA VIDA !! Tom and Igor

Hi, Matia ~ Thank you for your visit and kind words about Villas Casa Loma. We trust that you arrived back home safely and that the girls are now back pursuing their studies - refreshed and renewed by the special experiences they had during their stay in Costa Rica. You all certainly managed to squeeze a lot of fun experiences out of your stay. Beaches, great restaurants, zip lining, surfing and sightseeing kept you all quite busy during your stay. That is what we are aiming for: Full enjoyment! Thank you for your visit and come back soon. Costa Rica is missing you! PURA VIDA! Tom and Igor

Hi, Rachel! We sure enjoyed your stay here and look forward to hosting you again... (Perhaps on your next birthday?)...Sitting on your terrace, watching the night sky, sipping champagne and chatting with our friends was a wonderful way to help you spend your birthday. So glad you and Todd had a pleasant, relaxing time here in our little corner of Paradise! Come on back soon! You will certainly be a welcome addition to our tropical oasis. (We saw a pod of whales directly off your terrace the other day!) Come for the adventure and stay for the ambiance. PURA VIDA!! Tom and Igor