Playa Guapil near Dominical 25 Acre Estate - Amazing Ocean Views & Wildlife!! - Dominical

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Dominical, Puntarenas

Plage Dominical
‪5 min à pied‬
Hacienda Baru
‪2 min en voiture‬
Cascades de Nauyaca
‪11 min en voiture‬
Quepos (XQP)
‪30 min en voiture‬

Chambres et lits

3 chambres (6 personnes)

Chambre 1

1 très grand lit

Chambre 2

1 très grand lit

Chambre 3

1 lit double

3 salles de bain

Salle de bain 1

Savon · Serviettes fournies · Baignoire ou douche · Baignoire · Toilettes · Shampoing · Sèche-cheveux

Salle de bain 2

Savon · Serviettes fournies · Baignoire ou douche · Baignoire · Toilettes · Shampoing

Salle de bain 3

Savon · Serviettes fournies · Baignoire ou douche · Baignoire · Toilettes · Shampoing

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Terrasse en bois ou patio

Véranda ou lanai

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Jardin

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Playa Guapil near Dominical 25 Acre Estate - Amazing Ocean Views & Wildlife!!

Scenic views, ocean sounds, privacy, comfort, and security are all yours at this private estate on 25 acres of jungle. Plus, an amazing variety of wildlife everywhere you turn.

My three level, three bedroom home sleeps six guests comfortably with two king beds and one double bed on floors two and three. I have a studio apartment for myself on the ground floor. Your villa is private complete with a generous outdoor living area and a charcoal grill. Both units share the pool and a gas grill. Located in a private ocean-front community with over 1,200 acres of lush virgin jungle surrounding the estate.

This is a nature lover’s paradise! Many species of animals can be seen from the home including the famous white-faced monkeys, toucans, sloths, wild pigs, agouti, parrots and many more! This year I installed animal cameras and discovered an ocelot that walks through weekly! There is a large pond teeming with tilapia and a couple of goldfish. The orchard boasts many tropical fruits.
Lounging in the poolside hammock with a bird book in your lap is a wonderful way to spend the afternoon.

Sunsets are amazing from the property every night!

Responsable de l’hébergement

Toni

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Anglais et espagnol

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Sèche-linge

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Règlement intérieur

Arrivée après 15 h 00

Âge minimum pour la location : 21 ans

Départ avant 11 h 00

Enfants

Enfants autorisés : de 3 à 17 ans

Événements

Événements non autorisés

Animaux domestiques

Animaux de compagnie non autorisés

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Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont interdits

Cet hébergement utilise un système de recyclage des eaux usées et des produits de nettoyage écologiques.

L'hôte n'a pas indiqué si l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone ; pensez à apporter un détecteur portable lors de votre séjour

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À propos du quartier

Ballena

À Ballena, cette maison de vacances vous promet de passer un séjour exceptionnel. Tombez sous le charme de la beauté naturelle des environs au détour des emblématiques Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge et Parc national Punta Uvita, ou accordez-vous un après-midi de détente aux célèbres Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons et Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding.

Dominical, Puntarenas

À proximité

Plage Dominical - 5 min à pied - 0.4 km
Hacienda Baru - 2 min en voiture - 1.9 km
Playa Dominicalito - 7 min en voiture - 3.8 km
Refuge National de Faune Hacienda Barú - 7 min en voiture - 6.2 km
Cascades de Nauyaca - 11 min en voiture - 10.3 km

Comment se déplacer

Aéroport de Quepos (XQP) - 30 min en voiture

Restaurants

‪Scala - ‬11 min en voiture
‪Tortilla Flats - ‬10 min à pied
‪Restaurante La Parcela - ‬6 min en voiture
‪Coco's Restaurant - ‬8 min à pied
‪Fuego Brew Company - ‬11 min à pied

Foire aux questions

L'hébergement Playa Guapil near Dominical 25 Acre Estate - Amazing Ocean Views & Wildlife!! dispose-t-il d'une piscine ?

Oui, cet hébergement vous propose une piscine extérieure.

Les animaux domestiques sont-ils admis dans l'hébergement Playa Guapil near Dominical 25 Acre Estate - Amazing Ocean Views & Wildlife!! ?

Non, les animaux de compagnie ne sont pas admis au sein de l'hébergement.

Quelle est l'heure d'arrivée à l'hébergement Playa Guapil near Dominical 25 Acre Estate - Amazing Ocean Views & Wildlife!! ?

Les arrivées sont prévues à partir de 15 h 00.

Quelle est l'heure de départ de l'hébergement Playa Guapil near Dominical 25 Acre Estate - Amazing Ocean Views & Wildlife!! ?

Le départ a lieu à 11 h 00.

Où se situe l'hébergement Playa Guapil near Dominical 25 Acre Estate - Amazing Ocean Views & Wildlife!! ?

Découvrez toutes les richesses de Ballena grâce à cette maison de vacances qui se trouve à moins de 5 minutes à pied des sites suivants : Playa Barú et Playa Dominical. Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons et Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding se trouvent également à moins de 10 minutes.

9,8

Exceptionnel

Les avis sont présentés par ordre chronologique, ils sont également soumis à une procédure de contrôle et vérifiés sauf indication contraire.

10/10

Propreté

10/10

Arrivée

10/10

Communication

10/10

Emplacement

9,8/10

Exactitude de l’annonce

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

7 déc. 2024

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Dominical Redux

Having stayed in this area many times over the years, this home is truly a standout. Although the entry drive is not for the faint of heart, the magnificent amenities, the creatively maintained landscaping, the view and proximity to both Dominical and Play Matapalo is quite convenient. Our host (and owner) was both gracious and helpful. We definitely will come back again.

Séjour de 3 nuits en décembre 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy F.

4 juil. 2024

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Great family rental in Dominical

This house is exactly as listed and was perfect for our needs. The views are spectacular and both the owner and property manager are truly beyond helpful. David, the property manager, works as your personal vacation manager for all of your excursions- he truly went above and beyond. I can’t imagine a better rental in this area.

Séjour de 6 nuits en juin 2024

8/10 Bien

Lisa G.

27 déc. 2024

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Great place. Couple surprises

Really great house with a beautiful view. Lovely and kind owner. Wonderful property manager. Two things we would have liked to have known before we booked. Although there are individual AC units in each of the bedrooms, they have to work very hard to remove the humidity and provide relief from it. There is no AC in the bathrooms, kitchen or main living area. And the owner encourages AC use only 15 minutes per day. So after coming back from a hot hike in the 88 percent humidity, there is little relief and things become sticky and damp. Also, the need for 4 wheel is no joke. Two of the steepest hills we have ever driven are required to get you to the house and they are gravel and become wet and slippery when it rains. We loved the beautiful country and wonderful people in Costa Rica.

Séjour de 5 nuits en décembre 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave/Antoinette H.

18 oct. 2018

Loved this place - everything was amazing!

This home was wonderful and had everything we needed. There are so many fun things to do nearby but what we really liked was the privacy, lushness of the land, and all the wildlife.

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

31 juil. 2022

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Heaven on earth

As close to paradise as you can get. Owners and house manager were so friendly and helpful. We highly recommend this wonderful property.

Séjour de 30 nuits en juillet 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyler H.

9 mars 2023

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Costa Rican paradise

The home was very clean and spacious with all of the essentials to enjoy your day relaxing near the pool or the porch with expansive views of the ocean with a nice ocean breeze all day long.

Séjour de 7 nuits en février 2023

10/10 Excellent

LIsa H., Peoria

6 févr. 2023

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Pura Vida Stay!

Highly recommend this VRBO to anyone wanting to visit Costa Rica. The owners Dave and Toni and Property Manager David were top notch. Responded to questions promptly and courteously. Their recommendations for exertions and restaurants were spot on. The house is spectacular with every amenity you would want. Beach views from the house are amazing and the pool/grounds/gardens are spectacular. Would love to stay here again. Thanks so much for a wonderful vacation. Pura Vida!

Séjour de 10 nuits en janvier 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne G.

26 janv. 2023

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Beautiful wildlife experience

The house was great! Well built and very comfortable. The pool was nice and the garden was beautiful. We saw so many amazing animals just from the deck. Parrots and Tucans and giant hummingbirds, a bird watcher's paradise! Our Costa Rica contact, David was very helpful and kind. We highly recommend this beautiful home, close to the beach but on the edge of the jungle. Right in the biological corridor, it is a spectacular location to see it all. We even saw an anteater!!

Séjour de 31 nuits en décembre 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

27 mars 2023

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Paradise

The property is absolutely beautiful with so much care given to the lush gardens and koi pond. The sounds of the birds and jungle are magical and we saw multiple Toucans and hummingbirds right from the expansive balcony. Even the private drive to the house is a great experience. Dave and Toni gave extensive information and recommendations on the area and were a pleasure to deal with. The house has lots of books on Costa Rican birds, mammals and plants so you can look up whatever you are seeing. We will definitely be back!

Séjour de 6 nuits en mars 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie D.

27 févr. 2021

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Absolutely Amazing!

Not even sure where to start! It was beyond what words can describe. From the beginning, Dave and Toni were great with communication and sharing helpful information. Super easy booking / check-in process and clear directions/access information. And David, their property manager and local tico, is amazing! He helped us every step of the way with booking activities/reservations and pointing out the more local attractions and beaches. He was engaged, accommodating and knowledgeable, and just helped to make our trip that much more memorable! Thank you so much David! And then you have the house/property-WOW! It was everything and MORE than we could have imagined! The pictures give a great perspective of what to expect, but when you pull up and walk out - just breath taking! It had everything we needed, from cooking to swimming to the beach essentials. And clean! We saw so much wildlife from the porch! Toucans, monkeys, macaws, agouti, peccary (small pig), numerous birds (including humming birds). Even iguana on the road to the house, which is so beautiful and amazing. Likely the best non pavement road in Costa Rica! We were there in the dry season (mid Feb.) so 4x4 wasn't used, but definitely a must have in general (not only for the house - but if you plan to explore) And the sounds, from the birds to the waves crashing - we can still hear them - amazing! The location was perfect, easy access to the road and very close to town. Beautiful and quick 30 minute trip down to Uvita for groceries, and very close to great beaches. Also very centrally located to easily experience Manuel Antonio and Marino Ballena (Whale Tail) national parks. Both were amazing (insider tip, keep driving past the parking vendors to get closer to the park entrances). David helped us coordinate amazing activities, from ATV riding (to a waterfall), horseback riding (to another waterfall), and hiking (to yet another waterfall!) and pointed us to the most amazing local beaches! And the Food! The local fruit was delicious. The Ceviche is to die for. And we absolutely loved the simple local Casado and Arroz con Pollo dishes at the less American locations (which you have your pick of). We highly recommend the personal chef, it was a great experience with unbelievable food! What else can be written?! The house, the property, the people, the scenery, the activities, the beaches, the food, the wildlife - I am sure we are missing something. But it was just amazing!! Pura Vida!!

Séjour de 8 nuits en février 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

11 févr. 2021

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

A piece of paradise

My family and I (husband and 2 teenagers) stayed here for 5 nights but we wish it could have been longer. The house is located at the end of a secluded/gated community and is a beautiful piece of property. You can see the ocean for miles. The landscape is beautiful and is surrounded by jungle, so you have the best of both worlds. Dave gave perfect directions to the house. We felt like we were on a scavenger hunt our first time in. It was a lot of fun. The house itself is beautiful, well decorated, and has very comfortable seating and bedding. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything you might need, including spices. The Pool is lovely and was perfect for cooling off. We throughly enjoyed our stay and hope to come back again soon.

Séjour de 3 nuits en février 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

24 févr. 2020

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Breath taking views!

We had a fabulous time at Dave & Toni’s place! The views are incredible, our boys (ages 3.5 & 7) loved swimming in the big pool, and the location is great! Monkeys came to visit in the afternoon, lots of bird sightings, and we even saw a whale (with binoculars we brought) from their balcony! Fabulous home, friendly owners and management. Thanks for sharing your home with us!

Séjour de 6 nuits en février 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jean P.

23 janv. 2020

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Ocean View

The house is very comfortable. Three bedrooms with a bathroom attached to each bedroom. A nice pool at the house to cool off in, and conveniently located to the beaches in and around Dominical. Many other attractions close by too.

Séjour de 4 nuits en janvier 2020

10/10 Excellent

wayne R.

14 janv. 2020

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Diamond In The Jungle

This villa is in a perfect location...total privacy deep in the jungle yet close enough to the real world for great eats and entertainment. The wildlife around the villa is terrific...the ‘show’ starts shortly after day break every day! A 4 wheel drive is a must...but don’t be scared...it’s fun! The interior of the villa is beautiful, well designed and comfortable. We spent 2 weeks here over Christmas and New Years. Treat yourself cause life’s too short not to! We’ll be back!

Séjour de 3 nuits en décembre 2019

10/10 Excellent

Randall J.

8 janv. 2020

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

The listing is fantastic, the property is even better!!

Absolutely loved the home, the property, and the area. Very easy to get to, private, secluded, and safe. The owner Dave was helpful and responsive. David, the local property manager and concierge was very pleasant and provided good recommendations for local restaurants and arranged a great rafting trip for us. I think our next trip to CR will be booked based on the availability of this home. Best I've found in CR. SIX stars from me!

Séjour de 2 nuits en janvier 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

20 déc. 2019

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Wonderful home with wildlife near Dominical and beaches

The home is wonderful and we plan on staying there again in the future. The home is just as its appears in the photos, no surprises & no disappointments. It's very comfortable and has a great vibe. The furniture, including the beds and pillows are comfortable. The beds are firm with plenty of support but have soft toppers and were perfect for us. There are plenty of pillows. The kitchen is well-equipped with more utensils and appliances that we had need for. The gas grill had plenty of propane and we cooked several meals using it. The pool is nice and the pool-guy comes several times per week to clean and take care of it. The twenty-five acres is heavily jungled with perhaps two acres cleared and landscaped for the home and pool. There is a trail leading to the end of the property where it borders Hacienda Baru. We saw lots of capuchin monkeys as well as a numbest of peccaries and even a few agouti. There are a multitude of birds who visit the trees on the property. The capuchins eat and play in the trees above and below the home. There are great views of their antics from the second floor patio and the master bath. Dave and Toni were very communicative as we prepared or our trip; one or the other would return calls and reply to emails promptly. David, the local property manager and de-facto concierge visited us at the property our first morning in the home. He was informative and helpful. He arranged two excursions for us, one to Villa Arturas Animal Sanctuary, a should see, and a paddle board trip through there mangroves with Pineapple Tours. The drive is two kms on a steep dirt and gravel road from the main gate to the home's gate. You will need a 4x4; we were fine here and on all of the muddy back roads we explored with a small SUV. Although you drive two kms from the main road, 34, gate up through the hills to the home, the road twists back towards the main road and it is a vey close to 34. It's about 30 meters from the road and 20-30 meters above it. You cannot see the road, there is only one other property visible a long way down the hill and across the road. But, there is traffic noise. The home is very private, but the proximity to 34 allows car and tuck noise to reach the property. It was far outweighed by the home, the pool, and the land, but it is pretty noticeable and should be mentioned as the only drawback to the home. Like I said, we plan to stay here again.

Séjour de 7 nuits en décembre 2019

10/10 Excellent

Voyageur vérifié

12 août 2019

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Paradise Found

1st, the owners are spectacular with details. We received a 16 pg document about the rental and more importantly about the surrounding areas. It was great. For sure you MUST have a 4x4 vehicle, no doubt. We loved eating at the Jolly Roger and both Uvita and Dominicalito were great beaches for kids. Great property.

Séjour de 5 nuits en août 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mario R.

8 août 2019

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Difficult to find better!

We spent the entire month of July 2019 in the house of Dave & Toni. We were on our 6th visit to Costa Rica and our 4th rental house. Difficult to find better by our criteria: the house is secluded, safe (gated community style), offers a breathtaking view (at the top of a mountain) and is very comfortable; good weather, bad weather (wide balcony). The Pacific Ocean stretches infinitely under our eyes constantly that we cook or that we are at the pool. Flora and fauna are omnipresent; monkeys, koati, toucan, sloth, macaws, pig, etc. gives us the impression of being out of the world. Located at the height of the flight of the urubu and surrounded by the musical concert of the different birds, we no longer had the taste to leave for the beach. Short trips made it possible to take advantage of the different beaches nearby depending on whether we wanted an isolated beach (playa linda and guapil) or even more alive (playa dominical and dominicalito). Our 15 year old son surfed with Jeudy Costa Rica Explorer: a must. The staff of the house was friendly and they were able to answer all our questions. Easy to go grocery shopping or find any other service (bank, dental, etc.).

Séjour de 31 nuits en juin 2019

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

25 avr. 2019

Amazing Property and wonderful hosts

Our stay at this location was wonderful. As we drove up the long, winding mountain road, we felt like we were in paradise. The property is very isolated and remote which is what we love about it. There were many animals we saw going to the property. Once at the house, we fell in love with everything. The view has to be one of the BEST in Costa Rica. The home was perfect for our family of 7. We had a few issues in the beginning with the security entrance gate and passcodes. Dave was available and helpful with all of our requests. Our stay was amazing!!! We would highly recommend this property to anyone that wants seclusion, wonderful views, and an amazing home with very nice pool. Thank You! -The Skalberg Family

Séjour de 4 nuits en avril 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brett and Lanie L.

19 avr. 2019

True Costa Rica Gem

We just returned from an 8-day stay at Dave and Toni’s villa in Dominical. This is a beautiful home nestled in the middle of the lush jungle forest and overlooks the Pacific. If you’re looking to experience complete tranquility and seclusion with insane sunsets and spectacular sweeping views, then this is the villa for you. The property is in a small-gated community that has some steep hills to climb before you arrive at the house. The 4x4 drive (mandatory) up these hills was an adventure on the first go, but with a bit of practice, was very easy. I would recommend arriving in the daylight. That drive would be daunting at night (especially if it was raining). The home is designed in a way to enjoy the breathtaking views from every angle and room. One of our favorite times of day was around 5:30pm when the monkeys would come jumping (“crashing") through the trees behind the swimming pool. We had some of our best monkey sightings here at the house, including a mommy monkey with her baby. That was a real treat! You could occasionally see tropical birds soaring around and catch the Blue Morpho butterfly floating through the area. Gorgeous! Once the wildlife quieted down, we would watch the sunset from the hammocks on the deck. The huge screened windows, sliding doors and outdoor seating areas give this property the feel of outdoor living. We were visiting during the hot/dry season so it was imperative to leave all the windows open to get some cross breeze during the day. At night, the air conditioner could cool down most rooms and then we could turn it off. The small bedroom by the kitchen was the only exception. That room stayed very warm and did require the air conditioner during the night. Every morning, the sun rises early and the jungle will greet you with all its sounds: birds, monkeys...don’t even know all the animals we heard every day. David, the local property manager, was available for any questions and advice before and during our stay. He visited us the evening we arrived. David has a wealth of knowledge and booked our rental car and various activities throughout the week. He’s very passionate about the area and willing to share his experiences. Overall, our trip was the perfect combination of tropical fun, adventure and quality time with our family. 5 star experience and highly recommended. Pura Vida!

10/10 Excellent

Natali S.

15 avr. 2019

Endless Ocean View, great waves & wildlife galore!

Waking up and going to sleep to this beautiful ocean view, the array of colorful birds, the playful monkeys & curious coti's was a true treat this past week at Dave & Toni's little slice of paradise. House was great for our group of 6- upstairs room was fun for the teens to have their own little ocean view tree house style room. Costa Rica is an adventure lovers paradise, this house gives you adventure with a glamorous twist as we felt like a King & Queen all week. David, the caretaker is awesome! He reserved a front seat spot for us at his hotel for Latin live music night/ dinner was super fun! I'd recommend getting the WhatsApp for super quick communication with him. The horseback riding trip was a highlight (David booked for us) . Great surf all along Dominical area. We have been lucky enough to also stay at Dave & Toni's other villa in Dominical they have been excellent with both transactions! Already figuring out how to get back for another trip to beloved Costa Rica.

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

12 avr. 2019

Private paradise

This property blew us away with the 180 degree views of the Pacific Ocean and the private jungle setting. There was no better place to watch the sunset in Dominical or Uvita, than in the hammock at this house! The home was clean and well appointed with ample linens, pillows and towels. The kitchen was well stocked and easy to cook in. We loved throwing the compost scraps down into the jungle and watching the coatis come up for a snack. The pool was lovely and clean and our 2 boys would have lived in there if we’d let them. The owners were responsive, accommodating and pleasant to deal with. The area itself is spectacular. This was our first time in this area (twice to Nicoya) and we loved how many things there were to do in a short drive. Manuel Antonio was a great day trip, we surfed daily at Dominical, Dominicalito or Hermosa - all within a 15 minute drive. Uvita is about 20 minutes away and we spent a few days at playa Colonia, as well as Ventanas (great caves!). There is an hour and a half boat trip out of Uvita that gets you to Corcovado or to Caño island - our best snorkeling experience to date. A horse back ride to the Nauyaca waterfall was a highlight - very close as well. The restaurants in the area were mostly very good - our favourites were Por Que No and Phat Noodle. To note - the drive up to the property is indeed 4 wheel drive and is intimidating. We tried it (accidentally) in 2 wheel drive and it doesn’t work ;) . There is an open staircase to the loft so if you had young children that might be a bit stressful. Overall we had a wonderful time at Dave & Toni’s and loved our stay.

8/10 Bien

barbara f.

11 avr. 2019

Beautiful views

We had a wonderful time staying at this house. The views are spectacular and the house has some very special features. The master bedroom/bathroom is really great and the outside areas are all nice. The house is comfortable and well stocked. A few notes: The common living space and kitchen are a bit small and there is no inside dining table or eating area. The upstairs bedroom has excellent views but this room is more like a loft space and cannot be closed off for privacy. The pool needs some tile repair. There is also a very steep one mile road to the house.

Séjour de 7 nuits en mars 2019

6/10 Satisfaisant

Cheri H.

23 mars 2019

Average stay.

The property had a beautiful view and some wildlife(mostly coati and birds). The kitchen was well stocked with spices and cookware. We were here during the hottest time of the year and the home was pretty hot unless you ran the air which is very costly.

Séjour de 7 nuits en mars 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

8 mars 2019

Amazing homes, sunsets and location!!!

Thanks so much Dave & Toni! We loved your house, perfect for three couples. Everyone had their own bathroom. Having a half bath by the pool and the shower outside was very convienent. The information you provided before we arrived was amazing. We ate at several of the restuarants and did several of the activities you recommended. The house was clean and the kitchen had everything we needed to be comfortable. Loved all the wildlife, the hiking, the sunset views and the amazing customer service we received from you and Toni. I would absoulately recommend this location to family and friends. We will more than likely book with you when we come back to Costa Rica. Judy

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I love the tropics. I lived in the Caribbean for 16 years and have owned property here in Costa Rica for almost 20 years. I was lucky enough to move here full time a couple of years ago. Is this TMI? I was pregnant with my now 38 year old daughter and was looking for a place give birth. Costa Rica's stats were great, good medical care, high literacy rate, conservation programs and goals, and broad minded social justice policies. All of those priorities are still in place and continue to be fostered. I consider myself a creative but am a bit of a dilettante - I dabble in this and that. The most obvious example that you will experience is my garden. When I bought the house the gardens did not include much besides grass and hibiscus. For the first few years I focused on my orchard and building my pond. Now I am looking toward plants that attract more birds and planting more flowers. Last year I planted an ice cream bean tree. The monkey's, the scarlet macaws and I can hardly wait for the first beans to arrive!! They are supposed to taste like vanilla ice cream.

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Comunidad Ecologica Guapilena is a special place on earth. We are 400 acres divided into 20 privately held lots. There are currently 14 houses. I own 25 of those acres. It is legally an ecological reserve bordered on one side by a 100 acre refuge and above by another municipal "animal corridor" so the animals can get from the mountains to the sea. We are limited as to what we can use the land for. Add to that Costa Rica protects certain types of primary jungle trees. What you end up with is a magical jungle paradise. I have seen three types of big cats, herds of peccaries, anteaters, sloths, scarlet macaws, squirrel monkeys, whitefaced monkeys, toucans, 3 foot tall Crested Great Curassow (a big bird), guans, Chachalacas, the list goes on.

Even though you are officially in the jungle, 10 minutes away is the little village of Dominical, and about 30 minutes to the north or south are two small towns with a great variety restaurants, shops and services. It is a wonderful blend of convenience and jungle.

Right in front of the house are miles and miles of beaches. Quite often you can spend the day on the beach and only see 5 other people. There is kayaking, white water rafting, parasailing, fishing all within 30 minutes. We even have a vanilla farm nearby that also grows cacao - the treats at the end of that tour are wonderful.

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What make this place unique? One word. VIEW. The house sits about 340 feet above sea level. You can see Manual Antonio National Park to the north and Cano Island to the south. That is 150 kilometers of view. The house is comfortable and colorful, tranquil and tropical. As I type this I can hear a female sloth calling for some attention. It doesn't get better than this.