Atenas holiday house

Brand New Elegant Tropical Home w/ large pool & spectacular 360 panoramic views

Atenas house rental - The house at night
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Description House, 3500 sq. ft.,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Separate Toilet
Facilities mountain, village, private pool, jacuzzi, garden, terrace
Rates per property
Set rates in US Dollars
$1,275 - $1,450/week 
GBP Conversion - Estimated
£763 - £868/week 
Joe or Nancy Rees
Speaks: English, Spanish
Contact the Owner

Photos and Description of this Atenas holiday house 2 bedrooms, 1 convertible sofa, 2.5 bathrooms

Delightfully relaxing Balinese-inspired house custom-designed to enjoy inside/outside living in your private oasis of sun, lush gardens, hummingbirds, butterflies, toucans, and sparkling pool waters. Nestled high on a peaceful hilltop, the panoramic views are fantastic: to the northeast, the Atenas Valley with Póas, Barva and Irazú volcanoes in the background, to the southwest the Rio Grande Valley and to the east, the Central Valley. Ideally located in a gated eco-residential community, a forty-minute drive from San Jose airport, this exquisitely crafted three-pavilion tropical hideaway is close to everything Costa Rica has to offer. Invite family and friends to enjoy the spacious pool and spa, lounge on the terrace with a good book, or surf the WiFi from the hammock....
Atenas house rental - The outdoor jacuzzi and master bedroom pavilion.

The outdoor jacuzzi and master bedroom pavilion.
Atenas house rental - The entrance to the house. View from driveway.

The entrance to the house. View from driveway.
Atenas house rental - A panoramic view of the pool and pavilions.

A panoramic view of the pool and pavilions.
Atenas house rental - A well lit, 7' deep private pool.

A well lit, 7' deep private pool.
Atenas house rental - Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom
Atenas house rental - The master bathroom.

The master bathroom.
Atenas house rental - The view from the island in the chef's kitchen.

The view from the island in the chef's kitchen.
Atenas house rental - The spacious kitchen.

The spacious kitchen.
Atenas house rental - A gorgeous and comfortable living pavilion,

A gorgeous and comfortable living pavilion,
Atenas house rental - The view from the front of the house.

The view from the front of the house.
Atenas house rental - The view from the back of the house.

The view from the back of the house.
Atenas house rental - A hammock in the garden overlooking the mountains.

A hammock in the garden overlooking the mountains.

Location: Atenas in Costa Rica

Nearest Airport: San Jose International at 20 Miles
Nearest Beach: beach at 30.0 Miles
Car: recommended
Location: 26 miles southwest of San Jose; 15 miles west of the international airport and 43 miles northeast of Jaco Weather: Warm during the day; mild at night. The dry season runs from December through mid May. A stroll through the immaculate, palm-lined central park or lunch at one of the many typical small cafes serving local food in town awaits visitors to Atenas. Located on the Central Valley’s western edge, Atenas is a slice of quintessential small town Costa Rican life. With just 5,000 inhabitants (17,000 including the suburbs), Atenas is famous for having one of the best climates in the world, according to National Geographic. The words “El Mejor Clima del Mundo” are emblazoned on every Atenas bus; a valid claim as daily temperatures hover around 80 degrees and dip into the 60s at night. Temperatures: Daily averages 77 to 86 °F. Evenings vary from 62-70 °F. Altitude: 2600 feet above sea level

Availability for this holiday house rental in Atenas, Costa Rica

Updated:
Nov 10, 2009
Changeover Day: flexible
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Rental Rates for this holiday house in Atenas, Costa Rica

Rental Basis:
per property
Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend
Night		 Minimum Stay
holiday 01 November 2009 - 17 January 2010 $1,450 - - 1 Week
peak 18 January 2010 - 30 September 2010 $1,275 - - 1 Week

Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified (US Dollars), before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Additional information about rental rates

  • A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the reservation required to hold the reservation.
  • The remaining balance of the reservation as well as a refundable security deposit of $500.00 is due at least 30 days prior to arrival . Once the home is inspected and any extra charges are assessed, the client will be informed of any balances due and the remainder monies will be promptly refunded from the deposit within 14 days of departure.

    Arrival and Departure Times: To ensure proper cleaning, the arrival time is after 2:00 PM and the departure time is before 10:00 AM.
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Fees

Cleaning:
£30

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday house rental in Atenas, Costa Rica

Property Type:
  • house
Floor Area:
  • 3500 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • mountain
  • village
Theme:
  • luxury
  • away from it all
General:
  • safe
  • jacuzzi
  • massage
  • water cooler
  • security system
  • soap
  • laundry soap
  • filtered water
  • hair dryer
  • local maps
  • towels provided
  • ceiling fans
  • toilet paper
  • telephone
  • linen provided
Kitchen:
  • dish washer
  • coffee grinder
  • oven
  • blender
  • stove top burners
  • fridge
  • clothes dryer
  • cooking utensils
  • spices
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • iron & board
  • washing machine
  • ice maker
  • freezer
  • microwave
Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms, 1 Separate Toilet
  • Master bath - Toilet, Bath (no shower), Shower Enclosure
    Guest bath - Toilet, Shower Enclosure
    Main house bath - Toilet
    pool - Outdoor Shower
Bedrooms:
  • 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 6 people
  • Master pavilion - 1 Large Double Bed
    Guest pavilion - 1 Large Double Bed, 1 Sofa bed/Futon
Entertainment:
  • books
  • games - all ages
  • books - fiction/non-fiction
Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • wireless broadband
  • computer available
Communication / Internet:
  • computer macintosh
Outside:
  • parking off street
  • patio
  • gated community
  • porch
  • walkway to water
  • garden
  • veranda
  • terrace
  • parking
  • balcony
  • garage
  • 8 garden chairs
  • 2 deck chairs
Swimming Pools:
  • private pool
Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • low allergen environment
  • pets not allowed
  • long term rentals available
  • wheelchair inaccessible
Local Activities:
  • diving
  • surfing
  • swimming
  • walking
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horse riding
  • wind-surfing
  • water skiing
  • mountain biking
  • mountaineering
  • paragliding
Pool / Spa:
  • outdoor hot tub
Onsite Services:
  • housekeeper optional
Onsite Equipment:
  • deck chairs
  • beach towels
  • binoculars
Attractions:
  • ATM/bank
  • botanical garden
  • churches
  • duty free shops
  • eco tourism
  • equestrian events
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • museums
  • playground
  • rain forests
Leisure Activities:
  • water tubing
  • beachcombing
  • bird watching
  • deepsea fishing
  • gambling casinos
  • hiking
  • jet skiing
  • paddle boating
  • rafting
  • sight seeing
  • snorkelling
  • bay fishing
  • surf fishing
  • whitewater rafting
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • scenic drives
  • volcano
  • waterfalls
  • zoo
Nearby Services:
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
Notes: The main pavilion includes a handmade Costa Rican dining table, a gourmet kitchen, kitchen island with bar sitting, a sofa, and love seat. Like the other buildings on this hilltop retreat, the design capitalizes on the perfect weather. The windows and floor-to-ceiling doors create a delicious cross breeze and overlook the gardens and mountain views. Hummingbirds are frequent visitors to gardens near the dining table. A toucan is also frequently spotted from thids property. The L-shaped pool is ideal for lounging, swimming laps, with lots of room for multiple activities to occur at the same time. The kitchen, featuring stainless steel appliances, has all the modern conveniences, including: microwave, blender, juicer, mixer, small food processor, filtered water from the refrigerator, coffee pot, bean grinder, and other accessories. With the town of Atenas just moments away, you will have everything you desire at your fingertips whether you wish to dine in or out.

Further details for this holiday house rental in Atenas, Costa Rica

Groundskeeper Onsite - Stress free vacation: This house has an on-site groundskeeper. This means you can relax knowing that you will have assistance with any concerns about the property.

Whitewater Rafting - Day Trip : Costa Rica offers an abundance of whitewater rafting (as captured in a 2009 New York Times article: Guest at this house have joined the Pacure River Tour Company. This company is owned by Americans and will come directly to the house for pick up and drop off. An excellent day trip!

Other Activities: eco tours

Learn more about this holiday rental at the owner's website:

Reviews for this holiday house rental in Atenas, Costa Rica

Rating
5 out of 5

The PERFECT relaxing getaway!!

emmyandjosh Nashville, TN
Review Submitted: July 16, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009
My husband, Josh, did a lot of research on where to go for our honeymoon. After hours and hours, he came across this gem. We were a little hesitant at first to book a house through a website (it was our first time). But, we are so glad we did…

The experience was wonderful from the start. Joe was extremely helpful. He helped calm our nerves and gave us the low down on the home, Costa Rican culture… and about anything else we could think up (my husband had soooo many questions in his attempt to make our honeymoon perfect).

When we finally reached the house, we were seriously awestruck… Now, the pictures are good. But, they definitely do not do justice to the home, surrounding gardens and mountain view. We woke up every morning saying ‘wow, can this be real?’

We wouldn’t recommend going to this home if your goal is to party and have a wild time. However, if you would like to completely relax and close out the world, this is your oasis. We spent many house lounging by the pool and in the hot tub. We also loved opening all the bedroom doors mid-afternoons and taking naps with the mountain cross breeze. Ahhh heaven!! The house doesn’t have central heating/air. We weren’t sure if that would be a problem at first. But, because the weather there is like unto ‘eternal spring’, the house temperature was perfect. Also, I believe the Bali style of the home also has something to do with that.

If you do decide to leave the house, you can’t be in a better location. Nestled in the charming town of Atenas, you are about an hour or two from most Costa Rican hot spots. We did a canopy tour and went to the ocean. But, because of the perfect Atenas weather and exhaustion from our wedding, we stayed in Atenas most of our trip. We found ourselves at Kay’s Gringo Postres (you’ve love Kay and Tom) almost every morning and at La Trocha almost every evening. These were our favorite restaurants. We also enjoyed a couple other places but found our Estados Unidos palates drawn to the two mentioned. We also got as many massages as we could fit in. They are really cheap (about $20 an hour).

I could talk forever about our trip because it was so lovely (mission accomplished Josh). But, I've got to stop somewhere...

THANK YOU Joe!!!! You were wonderful!

Emmy & Josh
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Rating
5 out of 5

Wow, wow, wow.

Vkrees New York, NY
Review Submitted: May 11, 2009 Date of Stay: May 2009
After weeks of anticipation and a day of traveling, I had finally made it to the house... My jaw dropped when I first turned into the driveway. I was in paradise.

This vacation home went above and beyond my expectations. It is spacious, clean, and beautifully decorated. The kitchen is stocked with all the cooking supplies you could hope for, the pool is huge and cleaned everyday by the friendly groundskeeper, and the views are breathtaking.

With a GPS we were able to easily get around Costa Rica and it never took more than 40 minutes to get where we needed to go. The local town, Atenas, is bustling with activity and full of very kind people. After a day out exploring Costa Rica, it was such a pleasure to have a wonderful home to come back to, have a glass of wine, and relax by the pool.

I could not recommend this place more. It is truly amazing.
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Rating
5 out of 5

A simply amazing place to stay!

R3 Annandale, VA, USA
Review Submitted: May 11, 2009 Date of Stay: May 2009
This house was just a fantastically beautiful place to spend a few days lying about in the sun. The views are beautiful and stunning. The rooms are spacious and well-furnished. The place is very welcoming and homey. The property was very clean, well-maintained, and well laid out. The swimming pool was always clean and ready to use.

I had no complaints in the least and would be more than willing to rent again.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 4/4
Rating
5 out of 5

Relax in Costa Rica

1430 Virginia United States
Review Submitted: April 6, 2009 Date of Stay: March 2009
The property was outstanding. The property consists of a main house with 1/2 bath and kitchen and living room and two house with bedrooms and full baths. The views were incredible as was the weather. The town of Atenis is nearby with easy shopping and eating. It is a quick trip from San Jose and an easy trip to the Pacific Coast. It is an excellent home base for enjoying what Costa Rica has to offer or just relaxing!!
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Rating
5 out of 5

Beautiful home, perfect for relaxation!

Rachel & Rob Richmond, VA
Review Submitted: April 4, 2009 Date of Stay: March 2009
My husband and I enjoyed every moment of our stay. The pictures can't convey the refreshing cross breezes, and the complete privacy enjoyed on this mountain top. The climate is perfect here.

Each building feels like your own private hide away. The property is lovingly maintained, clean, and spacious. A groundskeeper is available to assist you with any concerns about the property. Though did not have a need to utilize this service it was comforting to know he was available!

We shopped for groceries in town and then made full use of the great kitchen! The appliances are new and work perfectly. We even did a load of laundry before we left, so convenient. I would recommend this house to anyone who wants to get away from it all.

Can't wait to go back!
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