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

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 293 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

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Turu Ba Ri Nature & Adventure Park25 min drive
Carara National Park30 min drive
Caldera Port33 min drive
Puntarenas (JAP-Chacarita)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Single foldout sofa in living room

1 Single Bed

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

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

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Another angle of the bath room with lamps and basket made by local artisans...

Pool

Hot tub

Breakfast included

Kitchen

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site 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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

San Mateo

Located in San Mateo, this holiday home is in the city centre 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. Make sure you get close to 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

San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

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

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Pamela R.

6 Mar 2024

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.

29 Feb 2024

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

8/10 Good

Duane R., Olive Hill, Kentucky. USA

3 Jan 2024

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

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.

27 Sept 2023

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

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.

2 Apr 2023

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Grace Lund

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.