Paradise Peak -158 Cinq étoiles Avis - Villa / Jacuzzi romantique du jardin botanique

Really great little gem close to San Jose but away from it all and tucked away in a sweet, flora and fauna filled quiet, beautiful valley. Hosts were so kind and inviting. Previous poster was right! Stephen is a mean baker who will spoil you with fresh baked goodies ...if your not careful, his delicious treats may spoil your dinner....this would be a shame because cooking on the outside grill is a delight! Love this place!!!

Die Betreuung durch den Vermieter war unvergleichlich. Mit großer Herzlichkeit wurden wir in der Nacht aufgenommen und konnten am nächsten Morgen über den paradiesischen Garten staunen. Steve und Nancy gaben uns so viele gute Tipps für Ausflüge in die Umgebung, die wir zum Glück alle auch wahrnahmen. Vielen Dank für diese ausgezeichnete Unterkunft und unvergleichliche Freundlichkeit! Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder- bis bald!!!

My wife and I had the pleasure of staying at Paradise Peak for five nights in June (rainy season). The property is secluded and offers truly spectacular views. Stephen and Nancy acquired the property in the early 90s and have transformed the land from a dead coffee plantation to a vibrant botanical refuge of incredible diversity.

The guest house we rented is private, safe and well provisioned. The ground floor has a large comfy bed, bathroom w/shower, kitchen, peninsula with two chairs and a small sitting area with TV and DVD. Indoor cooking is via an induction cook-top. An exterior kitchen area is available for more complex culinary efforts. A circular stairwell ascends to a second level with two smaller beds. The covered exterior patio has an outdoor table which is perfect for sipping morning coffee or a cool beverage in the evening. A outdoor jetted tub enables you to soak in nature. Aviary fans will be absolutely delighted with the variety of birds and their calls. Since the property is at altitude, temperature is quite comfortable with no need for A/C. Numerous trails run throughout the property that enable exploration of Mother Nature closeup. The views are spectacular. The hills across the valley offer a dynamic landscape that varies by time of day, lighting and cloud movement.

This location is ideal for people that want to unplug from the world and retreat to a nature sanctuary. As you are remote, don't expect high speed internet.

The hosts, Stephen and Nancy, are truly generous caring people. You will be absolutely spoiled! They are a force for good on Earth. Stephen spoiled us with fresh baked breads and a nice bottle of home brewed spiced rum.

Recommendations for guests:

(1) acquire local currency before leaving the airport as there are toll roads on the journey to Paradise.

(2) rent a stick shift versus automatic transmission

(3) make sure you have cellular service

(4) leverage a large format tablet (iPad or similar) to assist in navigating. Stephen can provide Google map coordinates. On/off ramps and turns are incredibly important and easy to miss and compounded by minimal signage.

(5) the Waze mobile app is also very useful for navigating Costa Rica

(5) be comfortable driving in chaos as Costa Rica roads and drivers can create interesting challenges

(6) The local Wal-Mart is the place to go for groceries. Stephen can also guide you to the local farmer's market.

The villa and surrounding tropical gardens nestled in mountain backdrop is gorgeous. We were treated like royalty by our hosts, Steve and Kathy. Spoiler alert: Steve is an avid and gracious baker. Be prepared to enjoy his fresh rolls and breads. We loved our 4 night stay; everything perfect both in and out. Thank you for sharing your beautiful C.R. home. Pura Vida. Tita & John

Steven and Nancy were perfect hosts for our 2 week stay at their Villa. It's an amazing location with fabulous view of the valley below. Being in the mountain region, always cool and comfortable. We came just before rainy season began in early May so there were some sunny days and also mysterious fog that rolled in too. Many birds, a treat for those with this interest. Their expansive grounds and plantings (many varieties of heliconia) offered numerous paths to explore to see their botanical wonderland. With a steep hill getting down to villa, I would not recommend for those with mobility issues, however, once my travel partner w/ rolling walker made his way down to the villa porch all the sights and sounds from this valley perch were immensely rewarding. I will add that Steve was a most gracious host by bringing over his freshly baked breads + muffins - an unexpected treat! This villa is furnished with many objects from their extensive travels, esp. Indonesian. No hesitation in saying this place is worthy of a 5 star rating.

Susan