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Outdoor dining
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 102500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Breathtaking Ocean Views at Sunrise Sunset, 4BD, Pool, Wifi, Fruit Trees, Jungle

SUNRISE SUNSET VILLA, 4BD/4BA - (Sleeps 8) It's all about the breathtaking views! Guests say it is "Heaven on earth", "On top of the world", and love that it's off the beaten path! Each room has spectacular views from this refreshing coast ridge location above Matapalo and Dominical. At 1500 foot elevation, enjoy cooler temperatures, listen to the distant surf and jungle birds, and no traffic noise.

Ideal for relaxing holidays and virtual nomads. Unobstructed, magnificent vistas of the Pacific Ocean and multiple mountain ranges. Fully furnished. Infinity pool, good Wi-Fi, full kitchen, washer, dining, work areas and smart TV. Close to popular activities, beaches and cafes. View wildlife from the pool and enjoy fruit from the 3-acre garden. Over 2500 sq feet on 3 private acres. All natural energy and mountain spring water.

DETAILS: A place to thrive and have it all! Whether you are doing an extended stay or a virtual nomad stay, this highly rated property is available for weekly, month-to-month and discounted longer rentals. Top-of-the-world views of the ocean and multiple mountain ranges. This is authentic Costa Rica. Walk right in to a fully furnished house including multiple areas for relaxation and work, and all the essentials with bedding and linens, pots and pans. Solid good wifi. This is an all natural, off-grid property with natural mountain spring water from the tap. With cooler temperatures at 1500', especially at night, open ventilation and fans keep you comfortable. No A/C. All rooms are on one level, with loft bedroom up a flight.

GUEST ACCESS: 4WD access. Allow 15 minutes from the coastal highway. Ascend 1500 feet over 3 miles to the coastal ridge, passing teak and bamboo forests and huge vistas, on a county maintained dirt/gravel road. For steep and rough spots, reserve a high-clearance 4x4, such as Toyota Prada, Nissan Patrol, Mitsubishi Montero. These are readily available at affordable rates when reserved in advance. It's a little extra effort for astounding views! There is ample covered parking at the house.

ROOMS IN THE VILLA:
Great room - Kitchen, dining, decks, seating area
Infinity pool
Master bedroom, ensuite bathroom
Sunrise bedroom, ensuite bathroom
Sunset bedroom, ensuite bathroom
Family room/loft bedroom, ensuite bathroom
Open and covered patios
Large carport
Laundry (washer, drying lines)
Decks and outdoor seating
3-acres with fruit trees
Wild life abounds!

EXTRA GUESTS: Seasonally, we can accommodate larger groups by adding the Cabina. This is a private, detached building behind the main house. (King bed, bathroom, 2nd kitchen). Must be reserved in advance (additional fee applies).

INTERACTION WITH GUESTS: The main house and pool are exclusive for your use. There are no other rental groups during your stay.

Our offsite local management team is available to escort you to the house, and assist you with your travel bookings (car rental, tours, etc.).

As is customary in large properties in Costa Rica, behind the main house there is a separate unit with its own kitchen - Cabina - for use by our seasonal onsite manager to care the grounds and gardens, as is a wealth of information about the local flora, hidden waterfalls and swimming holes and more!

Come for the Sunrise. Stay for the Sunset.

Property manager

Lenore Sempell

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outdoors smoking only. No smoking in rooms.

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Wash dishes and put away

Pets

Pets are allowed
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: This property has pool accessible from all rooms

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Prior approval required for events over 10 people.
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Life Top World Sleeps 2-8 Manuel Antonio Dominical Free Wifi
Oceanview Villa 3 Acres
Oceanview 3 Acres
Sunrise Sunset 3bd/3ba Pool in Manuel Antonio Dominical Area
Majestic Ocean Views Villa Sleeps 10 in Popular Central Pacific

About the area

Map
Matapalo, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Matapalo Beach - 15 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Linda Beach - 16 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge - 23 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Playa Dominical - 28 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 37 min drive - 18.7 miles

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Langosta Feliz - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪El Patio Café & Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rancho Alegría - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪La Fiesta Del Chicarron - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Rancho Pacifico lobby bar - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Breathtaking Ocean Views at Sunrise Sunset, 4BD, Pool, Wifi, Fruit Trees, Jungle have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Breathtaking Ocean Views at Sunrise Sunset, 4BD, Pool, Wifi, Fruit Trees, Jungle pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Breathtaking Ocean Views at Sunrise Sunset, 4BD, Pool, Wifi, Fruit Trees, Jungle?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Breathtaking Ocean Views at Sunrise Sunset, 4BD, Pool, Wifi, Fruit Trees, Jungle?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Breathtaking Ocean Views at Sunrise Sunset, 4BD, Pool, Wifi, Fruit Trees, Jungle located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Matapalo Beach, Linda Beach and Playa Hatillo. Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Breathtaking Ocean Views at Sunrise Sunset, 4BD, Pool, Wifi, Fruit Trees, Jungle Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get-away

It was a great house in a very private location. The views are unbelievable!
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful View

Great place and remote location getaway! Once you get acclimated to drive up!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Couldn’t be more aptly named. Truly spectacular sunrise and sunsets. Well wo

Super easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Most definitely rent a 4x4. Takes a couple of days to get use to the drive up but the view is worth it! Lots of tours close by, which I loved! Surfing, rafting and zip lining are a must!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay

We had a lovely stay up in the mountains. The view is breathtaking, the pictures don’t do it justice. When you’re up above the clouds your problems will melt away. We were sad to leave, but excited to come back. The host was very accommodating to our needs, and helped us have the best stay possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house and view

The view from the house is even more beautiful in person. The check-in process was great. There are tons of fruit trees all over the property. We saw lots of wildlife and very much enjoyed the pool. For sure need a 4x4 for the trek up the mountain. It was not too bad as long as it wasn’t muddy (but still not too bad). I definitely recommend this house and would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Elliot R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing in quepos

Incredible view, beautiful house and scenery. Great pool. There is Filtered water. Very remote- it takes roughly one hour to drive from house to quepos marina or Manuel Antonio. The road up the mountain is an adventure- about 20 minutes one way. Very steep. No AC- it cools to about 70F plus or minus a few degrees at night with fans. Nice owner and staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Michele C.

breathtaking views

We loved our time at this home. Gwendy and Zoltan ( and Christian) were wonderful people and made our stay extra special! The directions to the house were fabulous, but we were glad that Zoltan helped us with our first trip up the mountain. A 4 wheel drive is a must, and also GPS. We were the first to use the new kitchen and cabin, and although there were a few glitches with the stove and water, all was repaired and we enjoyed using this area. The cabin is a nice big area with it's own deck that makes you feel like you are sleeping in a tree house.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

Beautiful stay on top of the world!

We had a wonderful stay at Zoltan's mountain-top retreat. The vista was absolutely gorgeous and Zoltan was very friendly, giving us some fruits from the property to try and showing us some local places to go. Loved the dogs and other friendly animals on the property too! Driving up the mountain is not for the faint of heart; rent the best SUV you can and you should be fine. Keep in mind the property is solar-powered so the water can be a bit cold at times, but the hot weather more than makes up for this! If you don't mind the 20 minute drive up and down the mountain, there's tons of hikes and beautiful beaches nearby, which we took advantage of each day for the 2 weeks we were there. Would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Yorkge D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous views

My husband and I rented this property for a getaway. We were a group of 5 adults. We enjoyed our stay very much. The view from the property was amazing and we loved being surrounded by nature! We did have to wait quite a while to pick up the keys, as the person who was supposed to give us the keys kept us waiting on the road. The house and cabin were very clean and the beds comfortable. The refrigerator of the house was not working well, so we had to use the small refrigerator from the cabin. This was a bit inconvenient. Overall, the wonderful location "away from it all", the clean house, and gorgeous views made up for the minor issues. As long as you have a 4x4 and an adventurous driver, you will be fine on the road. We would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jungle villa overlooking the Pacific

The photos do not do the vista justice-an open air panorama of mountains, jungle, and the Pacific from an elevation of 1500 feet. A spectacular view from an infinity pool awaits you every day. This place is all solar, off the grid. It takes 20-25 minutes to drive there off the main road. Four wheel drive is an absolute necessity. When you arrive, you’ll be greeted dogs, cats, and chickens. The place is modern and well laid out. You cannot see or hear neighbors except for an occasional person driving by. We stayed for two weeks and missed the solitude the day we left. The owner was not there during our stay. So, except for occasional visits by the caretakers, we were alone. It was a great experience.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bailey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise!

We had a wonderful time! Our family spent 4 weeks at this wonderful house. The view is amazing. The jungle is wonderful. The beach is wonderful. The people are wonderful. It is very secluded. A person certainly needs four wheel drive to stay here, but it is worth it. A person is 15 minutes from the beach at Playa Matapalo (good for wading, walking, and fishing, not for surfing or swimming). There is also a wonderful ice cream shop about 15 minutes away. Dominical is only about 20-25 minutes away with fun shops and great fishing and surfing (also has organic/gf foods if a person has special dietary needs). Quepos is only about 45 minutes away and is a larger city if people have more needs. A million things to do in the area. Some cost money, some do not. The property owner and the property manager are very attentive to people’s requests and concerns. Any questions about the property, safety, culture or anything a person may not understand, they are more than willing to help with. The cultural climate of Costa Rica is relaxed (NOT lazy). The term “Pura Vida” certainly applies to this house as well as this country. We would absolutely stay again!!!!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kersti K.

Incredible Vacation Retreat

I cannot say enough times how incredible this place was. We did some travelling within Costa Rica for a 10 day trip in December and stayed here for 4 nights of our trip. We were originally concerned we were staying in one place too long but could have stayed here the entire time. First, Zoltan is a great host, he is friendly, welcoming, and provided us with some great recommendations. We explored the area in all directions from the house, and I'm sure there was still more to explore. There are some incredibly quiet and serene beaches nearby, great hiking spots and waterfalls, as well as local towns and Manuel Antonio National Park. Just like the other reviews, you should really have a 4x4 rental car to get up the hill to the house (we found this was just good to have in CR in general) and make sure you do the first drive in daylight, but after the first drive up we didn't have any issues. It does take some time getting up the hill (15 -30 minutes) but the drive is beautiful and definitely worth it. The house itself is beautiful, with the main parts open to the air and the pool. The kitchen/dining and pool area is shared with Zoltan. The guest quarters are on one side of the house, with two bedrooms and bathrooms that are very private. They both have incredible views of the ocean and the surrounding mountains. We highly highly recommend staying here, and hope we will be heading back soon ourselves, this is truly one of the greatest homeaways we have ever booked!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

anna a.

Amazing

It was absolutely wonderful vacation. The pictures on the website could not fully reflect the true beauty of the place. In reality, it looked like paradise from above. The view of the sky and mountains were unrealistically amazing. We watched wildlife appearing each morning with the sunrise. It was very quite and private place of the solitude. The view from the terrace - breathtaking! Gigantic pool with pure blue water filled our vacation with complete joy, and it was unforgettable. The rooms were very clean with the quine beds and comfortable mattresses. Kitchen had a lot of utensils, and dishes/ pots were in good condition. The hosts, Zoltan and Wendy, were friendly to us, caring, and always ready to help. WI-FI was working without any problems. Some suggestion to tourists who decide to chose the place is that when you rent a car, make sure that the tires are good for mountain roads, otherwise, it can be a challenge. Also, the address for the house cannot be detected by GPS, so you should follow carefully a thourogh instruction provided by the owner. We had troubles finding the right road, but thanks to Zoltan, as he kindly met us down the road and together we wheeled up to the house. In addition, Zoltan and Gwendy very frequently offered us fresh fruits and vegetables picked out of their garden, and they were delicious! We also accepted some trips from the host. Zoltan was able to show us beautiful waterfall, rivers, and beaches where we together enjoyed the miraculous sunset full of colors and mystery. My friend and I had restful and unforgettable time there, and we definitely would like to recommend this place to others and, certainly, we would like to return to this paradise again.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Francis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful View!

This beautifully situated house in the hills above Matapalo is generally clean and functional. The pool is very nice and the kitchen is modern but without a dishwasher. The washing machine was not functional and the dryer is not accessible for guest use. The property manager, Jhonnathan, was very helpful in a number of ways and helped us book a fantastic fishing trip. The biggest problem was the road, which was in very poor condition and difficult to drive safely even with a 4 x 4, esp. when it rains.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Emmanuella R.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Un vrai désastre/real mess

En partant, l’annonce est erronée. Elle indique que le prix inclu petit déjeuner, mais c’est faux. Ellle demande d’avoir un 4x4 pour accéder le logement, mais je vous dis honnêtement, ça prend un cascadeur, quelqu’un qui aime l’adrénaline, un aventurier pour aller là bas. Imagine passer exactement 25mn sous la pluie dans une route sinueuse, rocailleuse, glissante où l’on traverse cours d’eau, riverain. C’est déconseillé sur toute la ligne. Belle piscine, mais insécure, on peut tomber facilement du falaise. Pas du tout reposant pour une famille. Reptile partout. Imagine leur cri la nuit. Une vraie bluffe!!! Tout ce qui compte pour la propriétaire, c’est d’être bien noté sur Vrbo. Votre sécurité importe peu. C’est pas sans raison qu’elle ne donne pas la possibilité d’annuler le séjour. Elle joue beaucoup sur les mots. Elle pourra vous dire que c’était bien indiqué sur le site… mais je vous dis ce qui est vrai et j’ai des vidéos. La route est dangereuse, n’amenez pas votre famille. Comme suggestion, elle propose un chauffeur à 60$usd par trajet, imagine, à 15h il commence déjà à faire noir et il pleut quasiment à tous les jours. C’est une vrai prison en apparence luxueux. On voit à peine la mer, méfiez-vous!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Schöner Urlaub

Das Objekt die Lage einfach traumhaft. Anfahrt zum Objekt nur mit 4x4 möglich aber wie geschrieben dafür ist man absolut für sich und kann toll entspannen.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

ashley s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning view with open space for large family

The view was fantastic and the open areas allowed family to gather or separate into their rooms. Recommendation to get a high clearance 4x4 especially in rainy sesson august due to road up to the house. Close to the beach, Uvita Whale Tale and such. The house is located in the forest area so expect critters to visit and frogs at night.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Dustin K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glamping with a spectacular view...

Cannot beat the beautiful view of the jungle and ocean. It's amazing. Lots of things to see when driving to and from the property. The property itself is self sufficient which is cool, and is open to all the jungle has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anita D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathe in the natural setting of Costa Rica

This was our first visit to Costa Rica and was a combination of family reunion and exploration. Our host was so very helpful in giving suggestions and advising us accordingly. Our mountain retreat gave us the flavor of the costa rica natural habitat with its breathtaking view from the infinity pool (which we used alot) and the rising and falling sounds of the jungle. The road up to the property definately requires a four wheel drive vehicle which our host was very clear about. It was lovely to go to the beach etc and come back to the natural environment that was cooler than down by the ocean.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3 Miles to Paradise

Spectacular view await. Once you turn off the coastal highway, it is a three mile climb up the ridge to a little piece of paradise. Zoltan and the goats meet you at the retreat surrounded by the fruit trees he has planted. The picture of the property on the website shows the infinity pool and the view of the ocean in the large indoor/outdoor space which is the "living room" for the property. We stayed in the "cabina", a charming and rustic structure immediately adjoining the main house. The breezes thru the shutters cooled us as at night as we listened to the birds and the howler monkeys. Zoltan cooked us a fish dinner one night, delicious! We enjoyed day trips to the Manuel Antonio Park (not to be missed!), and wonderful black sand beach. Highly recommended for a relaxing stay surrounded by nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

vaughan r.

On top of the world view and experience

Staying at this property was definitely a highlight of our trip. It's off the bean path and it's not 5 star because it's fancy and "perfect", it is 5 star because it's a wonderful unique experience with amazing views and lovely hosts. We are a family of 4 from Oregon. The drive up definitely required 4 wheel drive and I was white knuckled a bit just knowing we needed our rental car to get us through the whole trip. It really was fine but I wouldn't do it at night and can imagine it would be tricky in wet weather. Once there we were greeted by the dogs which I LOVED. Super sweet outdoor dogs that keep an eye on things. The view is outstanding. I felt like I was on top of the world and the pool was a great place to be in while experiencing the views. The property is impressive .. over 300 fruit trees, peppercorns, coffee plants, turkeys, chickens etc. While not everything is producing fruit yet, just seeing all the varieties was so cool. The owners live on site and are super low key and enjoyable to talk to. Zolton took our family of 4 out on an afternoon visit to a swiming hole that everyone loved. Breakfast 'included' for us was fresh farm eggs that we cooked ourselves in our kitchen and they offered fresh fruit and bread. Zolton also got some 'kids'cereal which was thoughtful since it's good for us ALL to be happy on vacation! The property is on solar so a couple nights we ran out of power in the evening. They offered the generator but we figured it was part of the experience, so flashlights and candles did the trick until the morning when the sun came out and it went back on. Just keep your phone charged in case you like that sense of security. (Also you can hear the neighboring hotel just enough to NOT be a nuisance but to know you aren't alone in the middle of the jungle). One of the things I love most is the open air kitchen and dining area where the pool it. You can also leave the cabana doors open if you want open air, and the cabana kitchen is open air. Also the cabana and adjacent bath is made of super cool wood. I loved it and told my daughter it felt like living inside a tree (in a good way). All in all don't expect perfection but expect an off the beaten path experience with great hosts, amazing views, and some quiet time. I would definitely go back and loved our visit. While I don't want to oversell it I did love it so thank you Zolton & Gwendy!

6/10 Okay

Garry b.

Good vacation stay for those looking to get away from the crowds.

The pictures do the views justice. Amazing sunrises starting at 5:30am and overall stunning vistas of the Pacific Ocean, mountains etc. Pay close attention to the suggestion about needing a good 4X4 as the road up to the house is NOT for the weak of heart. Would definitely recommend only renting a PREMIUM 4X4 to be sure. Overall the place is very secluded when on the property so gives a good feel for Costa Rican biodiversity and nature.....cicadas, frogs, monkeys all around! Sleeping arrangements are good and separate from the shared main area. Dedicated kitchen area for guests is apart from shared areas and clean but a little underequipped. We did not take advantage of private tours or personal services but enjoyed the areas close to Savegre very much. Dominical beach was good for intermediate surfing and only 35 minutes away. Coastal highway is amazing ride down to Osa Peninsula with amazing views all around. Overall, our family of 5 enjoyed our experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Terry D.

Secluded jungle getaway with incredible views

Our stay at this property was great. The view from the pool area is breathtaking and provides gorgeous sunrises. It was very cool to see the various gardens, chickens, goats, etc. on the property. The drive up the hill is a bit further and rockier than expected but for a few days it wasn't that bad. We would leave for the day and just make sure to have everything needed before returning for the evening. This is very much a jungle retreat with open air kitchen. There are many bugs considering it is in the middle of the jungle but they were actually less than I expected. Zoltan provided some interesting conversation and recommendations for areas to go see. He cooked a delicious dinner for us one night using some ingredients that were growing among his gardens.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Linsey H.

The views from the property are fantastic

The views are amazing.. The property has everything you would need. However the drive to the property does require a 4x4 and is best driven in day light
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018