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Stunning sea view Luxury Villa with Private Swimming Pool, 10min from Curu Park

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

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3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8370 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking available
    Parking available

Explore the area

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Paquera, Puntarenas
  • Organos Beach
    10 min walk
  • Playa Langosta
    83 min walk
  • Reserva Curu
    10 min drive
  • Tambor (TMU)
    41 min drive

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About the area

Paquera

A family-friendly stay in Paquera awaits you at this villa. You'll be 0.8 km (0.5 mi) from Organos Beach and 5.9 km (3.6 mi) from Reserva Curu. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and villa features a private pool, a washing machine and free WiFi. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a stovetop and a dishwasher. 4 bathrooms, a fireplace and a balcony are also available. Housekeeping is available on request. .Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, gym and Hot tub as well as access to a playground. Additionally, you'll find concierge services, limo/town car service and a games room.

What's nearby

  • Organos Beach - 10 min walk
  • Reserva Curu - 10 min drive
  • Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Curú - 16 min drive
  • Curu Wildlife Refuge - 20 min drive
  • Los Delfines Golf & Country Club - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Tambor (TMU) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Liz Seafood Macho - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Soda Maria Guadalupe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Ginana - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bar Restaurante La Gallada - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Punta Cuchillo - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stunning sea view Luxury Villa with Private Swimming Pool, 10min from Curu Park

Stunning Modern Ocean View Villa, brand new renewed Pool and outside area September 2023

Just 10 minutes from Curu National Wildlife Refuge

Suitability Children Welcome, Pets check with the owner, nonsmoking in living area, deck, and terrace ok

3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Beds for 6 (+2*)
King size beds (2), Queen size Beds (1), Sofa (2), 4 Bathrooms + shower and 1/2 Bathroom. *This can be arranged on separate request: + Single Beds (+2)

4 Bathrooms + shower and 1/2 Bathroom in the pool area

Land Size — 5,000 sqm / 1 Acre +, Built area — 366 sqm / 3.940 square feet, Patio/Balcony/Pool and outside area 1,000 sqm.

Tucked into the lush foot Hills overlooking the famous “Tortuga Island” sits this architectural gem.

If you are looking for contemporary elegance, luxury, and privacy, close to all of the amenities and services, look no further!

This custom-designed home features all imported Spanish porcelain tile, granite and porcelain countertops, seamless glass shower doors, high-end “Helvex” fixtures, imported Italian doors, European brand window frames, and top-of-the-line stainless steel kitchen appliances.

The home design is very open and allows for maximum natural illumination, and breezes, as well as spectacular ocean and mountain views from all rooms.

The main floor features a large living area and an open kitchen that both flow out to the outdoor dining area and terrace which overlooks the pool and incredible ocean views!

There are two half baths on the downstairs level, one in the living area, and one accessed by the outdoor dining area. Downstairs also includes laundry and storage areas.

The second floor features another large living and T.V area as well as the master bedroom, with an oversized deck, walk-in closets an “on suite” bathroom, and a built-in “water feature”, a flowing cascade that drops from the second story of the home into the pool below providing a waterfall effect.

The pool has since Nov 2019 a brand new iChlor® Salt Chlorine Generator. No more spills, odor, stinging eyes, or irritated skin. Perfect for people with skin issues.

The two additional bedrooms upstairs also feature great views and illumination, one of the bedrooms features floor-to-ceiling sliding doors opening to the oversized deck, great for reading relaxing, and enjoying the constant breezes and great views!
This incredible home includes many other features, attention to detail was the goal between owner and architect, and this is a “don’t miss” opportunity for anyone seeking luxury, quality, and supreme privacy, located in an up-and-coming area!

The home sits on a 1 acre plus ocean view lot with all services installed.

Location and some more details:
Bellevue Isla Tortuga's Real Estate is located across the famous Tortuga Island in Costa Rica.

The ample and beautiful beach is separated by a natural river mouth, located at the left hand of the river mouth is Parque Nacional Curu which starts at the other side of the hill.

This real estate and the lots we offer have privileged ocean views to Tortuga Island, one of the 10 main tourist attractions of Costa Rica, beautiful nature with many animals, and only 5 minutes from the ferry station by car.

From San José - International Airport in Costa Rica SJO it is 90km - you arrive in Puntarenas by car in 60 minutes and then you continue 60 minutes by ferry in the Nicoya Peninsula. Once you get there, you only need 5 more minutes to get to this privileged real estate place in Costa Rica.

There is a hospital, shopping area, beach restaurant 2 min drive and several other restaurants only 7 minutes by car (Paquera).

The next tourist place Tambor is a car drive of 20 minutes and has a national airport destined for many different flights. Two airlines, Nature Air and Sansa offer 25-minute flights from San José to Tambor. On the other hand, there is the possibility to go to 20 different national destinations in Costa Rica from San José, with very short flights (return fare approx. 130$, private machine 500$ one way). Montezuma, Mal Pais, and Santa Teresa are 45 – 60 minutes.

Considering how important the choice of a rental home may be; I hope that the following simplifies your search and sheds light on what makes a Bellevue Isla Tortuga vacation so special...

Free/included:
• The luxury of absolute privacy
• World-class design and architecture
• Solar water heating systems
• Open, airy, and light-filled living areas
• The area’s closest and best view to the famous Isla Tortuga
• Pool with waterfall
• Inflatables for adults/kids & volleyball and soccer inflatables for the pool
• Amazing tropical garden for you to enjoy, lots of animals can be seen from the villa
• A chef’s kitchen and outdoor BBQ
• Rooms with individually controlled air conditioning, brand new installed Feb 2019, and ceiling fans
• Kitchen towels, bath towels, and pool/beach towels provided.
• Within 5-minute drive to everything, you'll need ...yet a world away from everything you won't miss…
• End cleaning of the villa
• Kitchen & Dining: Ice Maker, Cooking Utensils
• High-speed wireless internet access

• Amenities: Chef's Kitchen, Washer, and Dryer, All Dinnerware, Cooking Utensils, Linens, Beach and Bath Towels provided

• Entertainment: Stereo, CD, DVD, Wii for kids and …adults:-), Special TV room with Sky sat and great surround system, connect your iPod, iPhone or mp3 via wifi to the great indoor and outdoor sound system, every room with an individual on/off the sound system

Extra costs

• Luxury hotel-style concierge & activities services
• Our Gourmet chef is available upon request
• Daily housekeeping services
• Private in-house massage
• Communications: Telephone
• Quad 4 x 4 rental
• Car rental 4 x 4

Activities
Front door: Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Massage Therapist.
2 min car drive or walking: Swimming, beach, surfing
5 min car drive distance: Restaurants, 2 Groceries, Sport Fishing, Medical Services, Hospital, Dentist, Shopping, ATM/Bank, Wildlife Viewing
20 min car drive distance: Sport Fishing, Snorkeling, PADI Diving, Waterfall, Quad and horse riding tours, Golf, national airport (25 min flight to San José)

Best time to visit?
If you check lonely planet or similar travel books, they write always that the best time to visit is during the dry season from December to April. Honestly, I think there is very much to see as well in the second part of the year. Why?

From

May till November we have the green season and September/October is the rainy season. During the green season, it rains usually 1.5 to 2 hours in the afternoon or night. Everything is green, with lots of flowers and animals. Less hot than in the dry season and no dust on the roads. From July/August there is a 90% chance you will spot whales, from July-January we have 25 minutes from here an amazing Turtle Program with where you can visit in small groups. The peak season is September/October.

September/October we have the rainy season, the same as in the green season but there is a chance of getting 2-3 days of rain without stopping.

You need to rent a 4 x 4 as the streets are in very bad shape in Costa Rica. The house is on a Hill, very private, to get to the town and around a car is essential.

Property manager

Carlos Solana

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available
  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: On the outside areas.

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 3,983 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Stunning sea View Luxury Private Swimming Pool 10min Curu Park
Stunning sea View Luxury Private Swimming Pool 10min Curu Park

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Stunning sea view Luxury Villa with Private Swimming Pool, 10min from Curu Park?

Yep, Stunning sea view Luxury Villa with Private Swimming Pool, 10min from Curu Park is a short 10-minute walk from Organos Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find water sports equipment and motor boats.

Does Stunning sea view Luxury Villa with Private Swimming Pool, 10min from Curu Park have a pool?

Stunning sea view Luxury Villa with Private Swimming Pool, 10min from Curu Park has a heated pool and an outdoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Stunning sea view Luxury Villa with Private Swimming Pool, 10min from Curu Park?

This property features a heated pool, as well as a private pool and a fireplace.

What makes Stunning sea view Luxury Villa with Private Swimming Pool, 10min from Curu Park a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, private pools, and fireplaces all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Stunning sea view Luxury Villa with Private Swimming Pool, 10min from Curu Park.

Is Stunning sea view Luxury Villa with Private Swimming Pool, 10min from Curu Park family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and an arcade, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Stunning sea view Luxury Villa with Private Swimming Pool, 10min from Curu Park is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Stunning sea view Luxury Villa with Private Swimming Pool, 10min from Curu Park?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Stunning sea view Luxury Villa with Private Swimming Pool, 10min from Curu Park?

No, Stunning sea view Luxury Villa with Private Swimming Pool, 10min from Curu Park does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Stunning sea view Luxury Villa with Private Swimming Pool, 10min from Curu Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Stunning sea view Luxury Villa with Private Swimming Pool, 10min from Curu Park Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

chris f., Gypsum, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfort and Adventure
Luxurious home situated in a location perfect for those looking for adventure or to just chill out. We did both! Carlos was extremely helpful and communicative. He signed us up for a couple very memorable tours that were super fun and within a 15 minute drive from the house. An easy 10 minute walk down to the secluded beach was always rewarded with sightings of monkeys and exotic birds…not to mention the warm calm surf of the beach itself. Check this place out for yourself if you have the chance. It’s worth it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Edward S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not a luxury property anymore
While this property has some nice features, to call it a “luxury” property is a misrepresentation. The reason we chose Carlos’ place over all the other properties was because of the numerous shining reviews. We thought if the reviews and pictures were that great, how could we go wrong? We hate to say it, but this property did not live up to the either. Despite its good qualities, we were overall disappointed with It and feel that the great reviews are not quite accurate. The current state of the house is quite run down. The linens and upholstered furniture photographed are not what are currently in the house. The upstairs couch was so old and soiled we had to put sheets over it to sit on it. Sheets are old and stained and coverlets are old ill-fitting blankets. Closet shelves are broken and just laying on the floor and cabinet doors are falling off the hinges. The outdoor furniture on the yoga deck was incredibly dirty and not well-maintained. The indoor screens to the balcony were slit and tattered. There were insect cocoons nestled in all the curtains (no curtains pictured in photos). The listing photos seem to have been taken a very long time ago. Also, we were alarmed with the amount of insects infesting the house. My wife and I live in San José and we have previously lived in Africa (we are no strangers to this climate and the accompanying insects). That being said, the house was crawling with all the insects of the jungle. When we arrived, there were ants swarming all over the kitchen counters and the fridge. They were in the beds and on the nightstands. The bathtub looks really nice on the listing photos, but in reality it was constantly covered in ants. We alerted Carlos right away and he said he was aware of the ant situation in the kitchen but the previous two occupants had not complained about it. He said we were welcome to have the house fumigated (not an option, as we have three young children) or to buy ant traps (we did but it didn’t help). Doors and window frames had huge gaps allowing passage for all sorts of insects. Despite the condition of the interior of the house, the view was not disappointing - it was spectacular. The pool was fantastic. Carlos was a wonderful help when it came to booking excursions. The bioluminescent kayak tour was fun and unique. The highlight was our children getting to help release baby turtles not once, but twice from the local beach. Curu preserve was also nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic Setting with Exceptional Host
The title perhaps says it all... I wanted to provide a review for Carlos and his amazing service before we even started our vacation. His detailed information and patient guidance about ferry schedules, 4x4 rental, excursions, and COVID testing were very helpful. The home is exquisite and it has a million dollar view. We had wonderful visits from local animals (howler monkeys, sunbathing iguanas, and even a curious coatimundi!), frequent dips in the perfect pool, and the most beautiful sunrises and starlit skies at night. The kitchen was well equipped (including a water filter and ice maker in the fridge and a delightful juicer that inspired my next purchase at home)! The drive up is an adventure, and we are *very* thankful that Carlos insisted we rent a 4x4! We did a few of the excursions he recommended, including the bioluminescent kayak tour and Isla Tortuga with Bahia Rica - they were wonderful and memorable! We also had *great* ceviche and arroz con calamar at Liz/Macho's in Paquera, bought seafood at the restaurant on the right at Playa Organos, and ate lunch one day at the restaurant on the left with a view of the beach. We were looking for a peaceful, remote, nature-filled, and beautiful location for our family vacation with three young adult children and had such a great time that we did not want to leave. Thank you to Carlos and his team for a memorable experience and exceptional service! We have already recommended to all of our friends and WILL be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Todd Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views
Views were amazing, and property owner Carlos was extremely helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clay C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderfull Week in the Jungle
The property is amazing with a stunning view of Tortuga Island and the surrounding ocean. It is secluded but not far enough away from the small town of Paquera to make it difficult to get supplies or visit nearby restaurants/activities. Carlos goes all in with his guests by providing you all the contacts and information you need to stay super busy doing fun things if that is what you are after. He checks on you throughout the trip to make sure you have what you need and all your questions are answered. Not sure which is better....Carlos or the house, but both are pretty spectacular. Paquera while not a sprawling metropolis is charming in a special way. Very friendly people and you can find anything you need during your stay. I am a spoiled American who definitely takes for granted all we have here in the States that you live with daily and never take the time to notice. What Paquera lacks in riches it makes up for with the beautiful landscapes, the people and their culture. I certainly learned a few lessons about life during my short stay. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Dennis W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pura Vida
Fantastic Carlos was wonderful and has become a close friend
Stayed 50 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monique R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Owner was the best part!
This house is in the jungle! It is secluded! For us, it was perfect. We went on daily hikes (just down the driveway!) The house was just as advertised however the best part was the owner! He booked great excursions, recommended the best restaurants, the service was better than 5 star! And the onsite guy, Ivan!!!! OMG...I cant say enough about him - Amazing! Ivan doesnt speak english but we used google translate to talk and it worked just fine! We took 3 kids, ages 11, 9 and 2. They all had a great time! Walking up and down the driveway we saw monkeys and lizards and all kinds of bugs! It was really a jungle experience for the kids. A must was the refuge with Milton. He was a great tour guide and kept the attention of the 2 older kids. They ate fruit from trees, got to learn about all the animals, saw a wild bore, deer, monkeys....I mean we saw it all! All arranged by the owner, Carlos! Nothing negative to say!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of our favorite family vacations!! Spectacular!
If you’re considering this home, don’t hesitate! Not only do you get phenomenal views of the water and the mountains, but you’ll be sure to see monkeys and scarlet macaws as well! The longer we were there the more we fell in love with Pequera and all there was to offer! Carlos was an absolute blessing and arranged all of our trips and was SO helpful! We had surf lessons, went zip lining, had massages and a meal prepared in the home, we went charter fishing and on a bioluminescent kayak tour, the list goes on! We were an easy drive to Tambor, Montenzuma and Santa Teresa and checked out the areas and had a wonderful experience with Carlos giving suggestions. The only small thing would be to have the laundry area and some of the corners deep cleaned. But I am a total neat freak, so this may not be a big deal for others. We returned home today and already we miss Bellevue on Costa Rica.... Pura Vida is t just a saying, it’s truly their way of life! Thanks so much Carlos for helping us create a vacation of EPIC proportion!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute Paradise
We had high expectations heading to Costa Rica for the first time. From vehicle rental to the ferry ride it was all new to us, luckily Carlos was amazing and was always willing and eager to help. We arrived late at night and were greeted by an enthusiastic staff member who guided us up to the mountain side property. Although unable to see the view at the late hour, the home itself was enough of a view to keep us occupied and intrigued for the night. The house is such a grand and open concept it makes you feel comfortable, safe and relaxed. In the morning when the sun came up, our family was left speechless with the breath taking view from any window within the home and any corner from outside the home. The house really makes you feel connected to nature, from the sounds of animals in the jungle just feet away to the ocean crashing into the shore that can be watched all day long. All rooms are beautifully furnished and had all the amenities we needed, whatever we did not have Carlos had staff promptly deliver said item. Groceries were also easy and enjoyable to obtain, the town of Paquera was a short drive through the jungle away and the people there are amazingly friendly...not to mention they have some of the best fresh fruits and seafood I’ve had the pleasure of tasting! The beach is an even shorter drive away where the ocean water is refreshing and calmingly warm and the waves are sure to excite! Throughout our trip to paradise we had the pleasure of meeting and interacting with Ivan, Milton, Thomas, (another) Carlos, Louis and many many more friendly , knowledgeable and amazing staff. Each one of them made our family get away all the more special and memorable. From jungle waterfalls, surfing and learning about jungle wildlife to waking up to the sunrise beaming through the beautiful big bedroom windows and while hearing the waves crashing, we really have nothing but great things to say about Carlos and his beautiful property. I also forgot to mention the pool on the property that gets a perfect amount of sun and shade throughout the day to cool off from the hot sun! I’m sure that when you stay at this heaven on earth property you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristy N., Pickerington

Liked: Cleanliness
A honeymoon in paradise!
We got married on the beach and spent our honeymoon in Costa Rica. Carlos was a wonderful host. He made sure we had everything at our fingertips that we wanted. He had Alex meet us in town and show us how to get to the villa. Carlos had fresh fruit, wine and beer in the refrigerator waiting for us. If we needed anything Carlos would send someone to meet our needs or wants. We had his chef come into our home the day of the wedding to make us a Costa Rican gourmet dinner. It was amazing! The kitchen is stocked with any appliances you might need. Carlos arranged for a water taxi for us to go to a romantic moon lit dinner on an island. 💕 The view from the home is spectacular!! We loved that the area was not to heavily busy with tourists when we went. We sat out on the decks in the morning and evenings and saw many different birds and howler monkeys in the trees around the home. This is by far the best VRBO home I have stayed in. Make sure you get a 4 wheel drive vehicle and leave plenty of time for travel We can not wait to go back. Thank you Carlos for sharing your home with us. . Pura Vida!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shannon V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay
What an amazing spot! It’s just what my family of 5 likes...remote and quiet, but with still plenty to do in the area. The house was perfect for our needs, with great views and a terrific staff to make sure our stay was perfect. Carlos went above and beyond, both helping us plan activities and dealing with the few very small issues that arose in a timely manner. It was a really amazing trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marquita W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house, excellent experience
Carlos's house is exactly as described and pictured (and in some ways even better!). We truly loved our stay, the town of Paquera, and the surrounding areas that we were able to explore. Carlos was the consummate host, making sure that we had everything we needed, provided special tips for our excursions, arranged tours for us, and treated us better than family!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Marie T., Toledo, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, relaxing paradise
My husband, three children and I spent 4 wonderful days at this lovely location in Paquera. The house was perfect for us. Comfortable beds, plenty of space. The kids spent hours playing in the pool. We relaxed in the evening playing games and watching movies. The view is phenomenal! We saw so many butterflies, birds and the monkeys visited twice! Carlos was a wonderfully helpful host. He arranged two tours for us with Milton. Milton is a fabulous guide, tailoring the tours to our interests, showing us many birds, and teaching us about the plants. Sonia cooked us dinner and breakfast and both were delicious. Her seafood stew is out of this world! We also enjoyed the bioluminescense kayaking trip. Absolutely magical. Thank you, Carlos, for all your help, advice and planning. Our family will remember this trip forever!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!!!
Everything was amazing. The location offered the best view of Playa Oraganos and Isla Tortuga and we were visited a few times by howler monkeys. The house has everything we needed to relax and unwind and cook for ourselves which is one of the things we love to do on vacation. Carlos is one of the best hosts you could ask for. He is extremely attentive and made sure we were taken care of. He booked our tours and a reservation for dinner. He also set us up with the Tortuga Bahia Tambor beach patrol to find/rescue sea turtles eggs on our last night was a wonderful end to an incredible week.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heidi P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay near paquera
Great house Remote Listened to monkeys everyday Local chef came to the house to cook for us. Exceptional meal Carlos was very helpful!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Avril W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house, 5-Star host!
The house - if the pics online are beautiful, the views in person are stunning! Comfortable beds, great appliances, cold AC and lots of little things already in the kitchen (coffee and filters, spices and Carlos left fresh fruit). Perfect pool for our kids (ages 4 and 7). We saw monkeys within 10 minutes of arriving and could hear the howler monkeys every morning. The location is great and the beach 2 minutes from the house, Playa Organos, is one of the most beautiful I have seen. There are no crowds and perfect waves for beginners to surfing. Buy the ice cream from the stand on the beach-comes in a plastic baggie and was delightful! Now-CARLOS is a thoughtful and amazing host! He helped us to plan so many wonderful activities and introduced us to great local guides. Our surf instructor, William, radiates warmth and got all of us up on the board. I told Carlos I was celebrating my birthday and he left a bottle of champagne and handed a “secret note” to my husband that he’d left party decorations too. Carlos helped us with every little thing-including how to pay the masseuse he arranged when we realized we were out of cash that afternoon and so was the ATM in town (an embarrassing problem to say the least!) We hired a photographer and during our last shot a rainbow appeared. Carlos joked that he arranged it, but I think he could have. In all, a lovely house, great location both as a base to explore other parts of the peninsula and a perfect place to sit still and relax. We miss it already and plan to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Scott W., Orange County CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Hilltop view with an amazing isolated feel!
We loved our stay. The property, while quite remote and requiring a 4WD vehicle without question, was an amazing architectural wonder and had everything we needed. Carlos, as an owner, was incredibly attentive and helped to step in when we needed help with local activities, pizza delivery, etc. He had everything clearly mapped out with instruction for everything. My kids loved the pool and the region was beyond beautiful. We would definitely stay there again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sam A.

Paradise
If you want to wake up to howling monkeys, love birds, parrots. iguanas and more, this is the place to be. Few minutes away from the village and groceries, bakery and every day necessities are at your fingertips. One minute from the beach, and you're in for the best fish soup you've ever had. Add to it a great host who checks up on you daily to ensure you're doing well and the package is complete. Amazing place ... I'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

kim p.

Luxury Jungle Paradise
Our vacation was amazing. The house is everything it appears to be in the pictures: beautiful, private, lacking nothing. The view is exceptional. Dawn and dusk are filled with the sounds of birds and monkeys as well as the ocean. I’m so happy I chose this location and this house. Amazing wildlife, beach and activities but without the tourist feel. However tourist towns within easy reach. This place feels like an amazing secret that won’t last. Carlos is as everyone has said extraordinary. He’s like a vacation genie without limiting wishes. We are usually pretty self sufficient on vacation, but found ourselves relying on his expert knowledge of the area and the people. His guidance exposed us to wonderful people, places and experiences. It was the vacation of a lifetime and I hope to return soon!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jed W., Logandale

Paradise For Sure
We did a lot of research, and it paid off. We read many previous reviews on how helpful and tentative Carlos was and it was all true. Very kind and helped organize restaurants and activities. His home is beautiful and loaded with everything you need. The view waking up in the morning is a dream. Pool is amazing. The recently built deck is awesome with great views. We loved hearing the monkeys and surrounding nature. 4x4 is encouraged to get up the driveway and is worth it! There is AC in each room. The deck upstairs is great for views. Surround stereo is a cool feature and works out at pool. He has lots of board games, reading material, kitchen is loaded, the house is just amazing. Oh, and the beach is wonderful, just 5 min from house.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Amazing views and a fabulous house!
Our family felt at home as soon as we arrived late at night. The open floor plan was very welcoming! The view was stunning when we woke up the next day. Carlos who is the owner of the house is really helpful and so are his people. The house is a true eco-destination! You can hear and see a variety of local birds and animals on the property including the sighting of the howler monkeys.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid A., Toronto, Canada

Exceptional views, stunning house surrounded by beautiful Costa Rican nature!
We arrived in the darkness off the ferry and Carlos our host was there to greet us and lead us to the villa, just a short 10 minutes ride. Which we were so appreciative after a long day of travel from Canada. The house is even more beautiful than the pictures, absolutely stunning!. Spacious, clean and welcoming and just beautiful in its luminous night time lights with all of nature’s sounds around us. Carlos even had a welcome package for us , ordered us a pizza at our request and took the time to explain the ins & outs of the house and the lay of the land. The next morning at sun rise, we were just mesmerized in seeing our surroundings, hearing & seeing the howling monkeys, seeing all the natural beauty this place offered us. Cooking in the open space kitchen with the amazing view was a dream every day. I chose to be the chef for our group and had a full kitchen tool box to create with. Everything you needed for the house was also available, toilet paper, garbage bags, napkins, sun screen, soap & shampoo, beach chairs, etc.. Carlos is an eloquent, attentive and unintrusive host. Whatever we needed, whenever we needed assistance, he was replying to us and addressed all our inquiries immediately! That brought ease of mind for us and made the stay very, very easy. His native staff Ivan, who cleaned the pool and attended to the grounds was so pleasant to see every other morning. The local merchants were very kind and succeeded in providing us with what we needed, Oh, the fresh fish! Again Carlos available if we had difficulty communicating with them. The nature tour guide Milton was extremely knowledgeable and we had wished we had booked more tours with him. He definitely is a national treasure. If you are looking to book that special home that gives you privacy in the natural flora and fauna that CR provides, away but yet a short 20 minutes drive to the tourist areas, 5minute to your own long walking beach with warm water for swimming, a pool to play & splash in and hot weather. This is the place. We will return to Carlos’s villa, hands down, just not soon enough! Absolutely loved our 10 day stay! Thank you from Mark & Ingrid.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas C.

3 words: Best Trip EVer
First time in CR but not the last. We were lucky to fall upon a magic place host by Carlos, the best person one can find. Despite his busy schedule, he hooked us up with the best guides, destinations and cooks available. Paquera, Bellevue Isla Tortuga, where we stayed offers views on par with some of the most beautiful in the world, all from a perfect home. I can go on with accolades but I think you get the picture. If you hesiate, you will lose out. Some Pros and Cons... Pros: - Beautiful scenery in a quite place - Almost private beach 10 minutes walking distance, 2 minutes by car - All amenities close by in Paquera Village - Wildlife at your doorstep - Many activities close by - Safe drinking water from tap - Warm, like super warm, so swim! Cons (not really): - requires a 4x4 vehicle - roads are rough - You will not want to leave - Warm, like Super hot! Activities we enjoyed: - Curu tour with Milton (Passionate guide you can't get enough of) - Bahia Rica Isla Tortuga Tour - Bahia Rica Bio Luminescence tour (Awesome) (Thomas and Vidgis are awesome people) - Dinner from Elke's Kitchen (Wow) - Montezuma - Santa Teresa with Coco Luis (rough roads but nice to see)
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ewa O.

Wonderful
Bellevue Isla Tortuga is beautiful! The view is just breathtaking, even in front of your eyes it seems to be a dream… Deep jungle everywhere, home to howler monkeys and lots of wonderful birds. Lots of fantastic insects for nature lover like myself. This house is the essence of Pura Vida, it's picturesque beauty and peacefulness will bring you instant wellbeing and you just wish you could never leave this place! The house has everything you need and Carlos is a wonderful host. We spend absolutely amazing vacation there!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Esther O.

Gorgeous, spacious home in a beautiful remote setting
This home was absolutely beautiful, stocked to the gills with extensive cooking equipment, plates and silverware for many people, a grill, stereo system and air conditioning. The common areas were extremely spacious which is what we were looking for because we were on a dance retreat, studying partner dance with some friends. Also, the owner was exceptionally responsive throughout our entire stay, offering us advice on how to use items in the home, where to buy fresh vegetables, and what route to take back to the airport to avoid traffic. There was also a caretaker very near by who came to clean the pool every day and also showed up immediately to help resolve many minor issues. The beach is a three minute drive away. You'll need to rent a 4x4 vehicle to make it up the driveway. I can't think of anything that would have made this stay more perfect - everything was spectacular.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018