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

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hair dryer, towels, soap, toilet paper
Property grounds
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroom1000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

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  • Popular LocationTuru Ba Ri Nature & Adventure Park25 min drive
  • Popular LocationCarara National Park30 min drive
  • AirportPuntarenas (JAP-Chacarita)39 min drive
  • Popular LocationPuntarenas Beach53 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.

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not allowed on the property.

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Bicycle parking on site
  • Bicycle storage on site
  • Foosball table on site
  • Golf on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Tennis
  • Water park on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Property does not allow children
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: When accompanied by a responsible guest

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
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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Leave the Cold behind, Winter in the Safe Quiet Paradise of Costa Rica have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Leave the Cold behind, Winter in the Safe Quiet Paradise of Costa Rica pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Leave the Cold behind, Winter in the Safe Quiet Paradise of Costa Rica?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Leave the Cold behind, Winter in the Safe Quiet Paradise of Costa Rica?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Leave the Cold behind, Winter in the Safe Quiet Paradise of Costa Rica located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly vacation home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Minas Del Aguacate, Turu Ba Ri Nature & Adventure Park, and Aguacate Mines. San Ramon Municipal Market and San Ramon Museum are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

8/10 Good

Duane R., Olive Hill, Kentucky. USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Hosts
Owners Grace and Ivan live on the property 50 Yards away in the main house. Wealth of information provided by them and very helpful in understanding the area. Made to feel very welcome there and Ivan had no problem with me borrowing items to keep the rental clean. Location is within 10 to 15 min drive to 2 smaller towns that will have most of what you need. San Mateo does have a good bakery. Jaco a bigger place with beach 30 miles away but will take an hour to get there. You will need a car at this property. Very friendly dogs on the property that will come and greet you most days, just need to let Grace know before leaving and coming back so dogs can be secured. Enjoyed our stay here and meeting with Grace and Ivan. Tao keeps the property well maintained and looking good.
Stayed 32 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing retreat!
We arrived at the end of August and stayed for a month. We decided not to rent a car because our hosts, Ivan and Grace, were available to take us (for an agreed upon fee) when we wanted to go for a restaurant meal (we mostly ate in), get groceries in San Mateo or Orotina or go to a dentist appointment in San Jose! They also picked us up after our first night in San Jose and then took us back to the airport at the end of our stay. They are a lovely couple and helpful with advice on restaurants and things to do. We had never stayed anywhere for a month and we were so glad we had a lovely spot from which to work and relax. The shared pool is absolutely divine, their grounds are well kept. The casita itself is just what you see in the pictures. As this was our 4th trip to CR we wanted to have just peace and quiet and that is what we got! Thank you Grace and Ivan for a lovely stay.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peg T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Little Bit of Paradise
This little gem of a place is the perfect spot for exploring the Costa Rican countryside and culture. It is located under an hour from the San Juan airport and less than an hour to beaches or mountains depending on which direction the wind takes you. Grace and Ivan have a lovely little casita surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. It is a quiet, cozy retreat that is impeccably maintained. We could not have asked for better hosts! Both Grace and Ivan speak English and they were incredibly helpful to a couple of non-spanish speaking gringos. They provided insights into local culture and travel advice for exploring days. They will help you with anything you need! They will provide transportation at a reasonable cost and are very willing to show you the sights and sounds of Costa Rica. We took advantage of their offers but we also rented a car for part of our stay which we highly recommend. We also enjoyed seeing Teo's (security/grounds keeper) smiling face each morning. The Costa Ricans are beautiful people with ready smiles and warm hearts. The country is clean and trash-free unlike other countries we have visited. If you want a great experience, give this place a whirl. You won’t regret it.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous in San Mateo
Fabulous. The house is as described, a private oasis on the large property that includes a superbly well maintained swimming pool. The magnificent large, old, tree right in front of the "casita" houses a variety of animals, including iguanas and squirrels. Sitting on the covered veranda in front of the "casita" allows for the quiet observation of more animals than you see in many natural parks, including a large variety of birds. Often, in the early morning, you can hear howler monkeys that are apparently in the large trees behind the property and a distant river. The "casita" itself is spacious, while its kitchen has all modern appliances that make it possible to live there conveniently and full time if desired. Necessary purchases can be made in one of the many retail outlets, a short taxi drive away. Spending part of the snowy northern winters in this place is a bit like being in paradise. The stay in this casita is further made very agreeable by the pleasant and helpful hosts, Grace and Ivan and their groundskeeper Teo. Yes, highly recommendable if you can get it.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne & Brad D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Excellent
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorna D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

jerry w.

Liked: Cleanliness
casita stay
very nice property and very helpful hosts.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022