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Leave the Cold behind, Winter in the Safe Quiet Paradise of Costa Rica

Leave the Cold behind, Winter in the Safe Quiet Paradise of Costa Rica

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Entrance to Casita
Patio, barbecue and lounge area
Private Pool and change room
Casita from pool
JACUZZI

Overview of Leave the Cold behind, Winter in the Safe Quiet Paradise of Costa Rica

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 293 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Check out the area

Map
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  • Popular LocationTuru Ba Ri Nature & Adventure Park25 min drive
  • Popular LocationCarara National Park30 min drive
  • Popular LocationCaldera Port33 min drive
  • AirportPuntarenas (JAP-Chacarita)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Master Bedroom

Single foldout sofa in living room

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Leave the Cold behind, Winter in the Safe Quiet Paradise of Costa Rica

Our one bedroom guest house, rents by seven day minimum, weekly, or monthly, long term renters are welcome. Features a King Sized Bed, balcony, patio and high speed broad band. Perfect for working at home, honeymooners, and retired couples. Large private pool, complete with showers and washroom facilities. Temperatures range from 25 to 32 degrees Celsius which holds the pool temperature comfortable for swimming or massaging with the Jacuzzi Jets.
The Property is beautifully landscaped and maintained. Rooms have A/C and ceiling fans, cable TV, and high speed internet.
Located 45 minutes from Juan Santamaria International Airport and the newly developed area of Escazu and Santa Ana, for those who want to shop.
The beaches of Herradura, Jaco and Esterillos are 45 minutes away for golfing surfing, walking, or biking on the beach.
Beautiful sun sets.



Property manager

Grace Lund
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Another angle of the bath room with lamps and basket made by local artisans...
Atenas Magic Mountain - Breathtaking Views Lote 51 very quite and private
Pool
Hot tub
Breakfast included
Kitchen
9.8 out of 10, (17 reviews)
Atenas Magic Mountain - Breathtaking Views Lote 51 very quite and private

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only
When accompanied by a responsible guest

Events

No events allowed
No tents or camping allowed on site.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not allowed on the property.
Respect the surrounding environment, birds, plants & wild life.
Please use recycling containers and compost areas provided.
Park in designated parking area only.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No tents or camping allowed on site.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

San Mateo

Located in San Mateo, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. Minas Del Aguacate and Turu Ba Ri Nature & Adventure Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Balneario Las Musas and Playa Guacalillo Bird Observatory. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Turu Ba Ri Nature & Adventure Park - 25 min drive
  • Carara National Park - 30 min drive
  • Caldera Port - 33 min drive
  • Puntarenas Beach - 53 min drive
  • Jaco Beach - 76 min drive

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • Soda Mopri - 11 min drive
  • Titis Bar - 5 min drive
  • Bar El Pacífico - 11 min drive
  • Bar Y Restaurante La Glorieta - 7 min drive
  • Bar y Mirador Aeromar - 12 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 37 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We Had A Lovely Stay!
We can't say enough about our great stay in Grace & Ivan's Casita! Their home is in a quiet, peaceful, gorgeous location. All amenities needed are already in the home, beautiful pool & comfortable king size bed. Both Grace and Ivan went above and beyond and also helped us with our car repair problems-THANK YOU so much again! We take away from this nice stay a bonus of having two additional great people we call friends, Always Pamela and Josef
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4 Weeks of Excellence - second time in CR
All is true as per the previous on line 5 STAR reviews of Grace's Guest House Set in a rural area the location is fairly central to all of our interests (beaches, golfing, nature, sight seeing, shopping, restaurants and supplies) The car rental was essential for us.All in all great vacation as Ivan and Grace took us to places we would have never found on our own. The Casita was perfect for our needs and very well equipped as well as being privately located on the property. The property is truly a resort like setting( giant banyon trees, manicured hedges and variety of plants and flowers and iguanas and birds). Only steps from a well maintained pool. As for the hosts, Grace and Ivan are simply the best. You will not find finer people. We knew them for many years from when they lived in Canada but really got to KNOW them this past month. What a pleasure and a treat. Ivan and I coached our son's hockey team years ago so we had a lot in common .We are both Edmonton oiler fans and we got all the games on TV so good. And Grace, a real pistol with a huge heart. She has 5 rescue dogs that she has taken in. We called them our Walmart greeters as they happily met us at the gate every time we returned to the Casita. Great to meet Grace's CR family and friends .Grace and Claire clicked well. Don't worry about the doggy-do-do as Teo the grounds keeper and security guard was out every 6:00AM searching and picking up after the doggies.On days off Ivan or Grace had the pleasure.
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne & Brad D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our month long holiday
It was wonderful! Our hosts helped us see the country and drove us around to different sites. They were kind and generous with us. The guesthouse was perfect too. It has everything you'd need. We'd definitely recommend staying in here.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Welcoming and helpful owners
We had a great time staying at Grace's casita in San Mateo, the property is beautifully landscaped with lush gardens. The house was exceptionally clean with all amenities needed for our comfort. Grace and Ivan were very helpful in showing us around the different areas, where to shop, best beaches and much more. Although the property is located in a small town its ideally situated within close proximity to San Jose, and other provinces. The only thing I would recommend is that you need to have a rental car. Overall this was a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

terence M., ormstown

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Winter Getaway
The guest house is a beautiful cottage in the San Mateo country side. Great, well equipped, very homey & comfortable. The landscaping is stunning--so many different trees & flowers blooming. The pool was refreshing and you feel like you are in an oasis with the landscaping. Our hosts, Grace & Ivan, were fantastic. Very helpful giving us information on local sites (parks, beaches, restaurants) and directions. They took us to a look out in the mountains to see a spectacular sunset which we really enjoyed. We would definitely recommend this cottage to anyone wanting to go to Costa Rica.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Grace Lund

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Grace and Ivan live full time on the property where we keep busy with the Landscaping, and maintenance. I am Costa Rican and Ivan is Canadian, we love Costa Rica for it's friendly people and abundant plant and animal life.

Why they chose this property

After living in Canada for 28 years and raising two children, my Husband and I decided it was time to leave the Cold White North and find some peace, tranquility, and warmth. After travelling the country we decided to settle in the San Mateo area, the property produces avocados, mangos, lemons, oranges, star fruit, and attracts an abundance of exotic birds and wild life.

What makes this property unique

There are many amenities within a short drive from the property, waterfalls, beaches, golf, sport fishing, surfing, boating, restaurants, shopping, crocodile watching, adventure parks, which can be enjoyed on day trips. Then the tourist hustle can be left behind while you rest beside the pool and plan your next adventure.

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